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im looking for a good today screen launcher...ive looked through tons and tons of pictures of today screens on here, and found a couple that look close to want i want, but i dont know how they did it.
im looking for an app so that my today screen is a launcher like the iphone/ipod touch kinda layout...
or like the programs folder but with a custom background.
ive used spb plus and clauncher but you cant use decenct quality icons, and there always small...
also...when i use a background image on my phone, it always adds a transparent white layer over top of it, how do i just make it my image?
The HTC Home plugin combined with the HTC Home Customizer is pretty widely used and allows for a lot of customization.
i installed that but i didnt have much time to play with it.
didnt like it that much, and i accidentally called a friend of mine at 1am...i think i hung up before it rang but im not sure
is there a way to do what im walking about with the htc home customization tool?
Berserk87 said:
i installed that but i didnt have much time to play with it.
didnt like it that much, and i accidentally called a friend of mine at 1am...i think i hung up before it rang but im not sure
is there a way to do what im walking about with the htc home customization tool?
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you could try something like wisbar advance desktop. you can create whatever icons you want or use the high quality ones already built in. check out my today screen here: link. i use it in conjunction with htc home as well
i got the htc customizer to get close to what i want.
i removed all the other tabs exept launcher.
is there a way to remove the bar under the icons?
and maybe add another row of icons?
the htc home plugin puts some weird icon on my taskbar to show battery charge but it looks really weird and removed my time/date :S
and it slows my phone down, smaller alternative?
Berserk87 said:
the htc home plugin puts some weird icon on my taskbar to show battery charge but it looks really weird and removed my time/date :S
and it slows my phone down, smaller alternative?
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Take a look at some of these, you may have to do a little work but you should be able to get what you want.
http://rotlaus-software.de/forum/viewforum.php?id=5
p.s. There is a reg edit for the battery icon/time/date issue. I will see if I can find the link.
Here it is - http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=5108&highlight=reg+edit+cab
I love my today screen with the Sprint plugin (the one w/ 5 icons) but I would love it even better if there was a way to run it twice so I could have 2 sprint plugin bars w/ 5 icons each for a total of 10. Please let me know if this is possible, I have looked at other launchers but none of them are close to what I want, the sprint plugin is nice and simple!
not sure why you would want that but you could do it with Ultimate Launcher
No you can't run the same plugin twice, once it's activated, it cannot be opened again on the same screen.
This might do the trick. http://www.ppclink.com/?ppclink=product&do=view&id=64
artkrime said:
I love my today screen with the Sprint plugin (the one w/ 5 icons) but I would love it even better if there was a way to run it twice so I could have 2 sprint plugin bars w/ 5 icons each for a total of 10. Please let me know if this is possible, I have looked at other launchers but none of them are close to what I want, the sprint plugin is nice and simple!
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Just run a little Sprint Nav and then rltoday or similar.
You could get another row of links easy with a multitude of today plug-ins.
You could even just run Mortscript / MortButtons and get it going...you could get 8 rows of shiny icons to push.
Hacking and Dev, tons of stuff...
This just showed up today its called SecondToday. Heres the link: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-secondtoday.html
developer web site: http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_wm_tools_im_cs.htm#SecondToday
Have not used it yet so I can't really say if its good or crap but read the post on Freeware.
Hope this helps.
Peace
Title says it all.
I hate touchwiz. Looks to iPhone-ish for me. Now that this phone has root access, all that's left for me is to kill touchwiz and get over to no LED flash
PS. Been looking for an answer to this question, havent found it so Im posting here.
TouchWiz is great. The only thing that looks "iPhoneish" is the app menu which you can change to a scrolling list view.
You can load up launcher pro on top of it...and afterwards maybe it can be token out of the source code that samsung released and flashed on as custom rom.
That said Touchwiz doesn't look too bad..I mean the iphone didn't invent icons on a black screen...I had icons on my windows 95 pc and chose black background...must have been copying the iphone back in 1995 >.> lol
I have Launcher Pro Beta installed and I love it. It takes away all the ugliness of TouchWiz, while still leaving a lot of the great features and apps that TouchWiz has to offer. My friend was very jealous of how my phone looked like this compared to his vanilla android Droid. Especially the text messaging field.
I really wish there was a way to use the standard contacts, calendar, messaging without the touchwiz integration, using something like adw launcher is nice until you go into the touchwizish apps and then it feels quirky.
Waiting for standard android 2.1/2.2 instead of just changing the launcher
So is there a definite answer to this?
Adw launcher
Check out adw launcher its awesome and its on the market
I am using launcher pro beta right now and it is working great.
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Don't know how you guys can hate on TouchWiz. Only issue I have is it's a bit jerkier than LauncherPro, but looks wise it's nice.
LOL when the phone was first released in the Galaxy S version i was like WTF SAMSUNG? why did you make the phone look like an iPhone and make the icons and app drawer look like the iPhones? it seemed very unoriginal, but after the Vibrant came out and they took the single home button look away and added the 4 capacitive buttons i liked the phone and one of the first things i did was get adw.launcher and i couldnt be happier
only thing that blows about it is not being able to use any of the new Samsung widgets but no biggie adw.launcher is the best replacement IMO. Its super fast, you can use Live walls and you can make your task bar and notification bar go bye bye for a cleaner sleeker look
ADW all the way!
Thought the same thing when I first saw the Galaxy (threw up in my mouth a little). Realized it was TouchWiz and I knew I'd put ADW on first thing. Problem Solved!
cojonesx said:
I really wish there was a way to use the standard contacts, calendar, messaging without the touchwiz integration, using something like adw launcher is nice until you go into the touchwizish apps and then it feels quirky.
Waiting for standard android 2.1/2.2 instead of just changing the launcher
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You can probably pull the APKs out of a standard vanilla ROM and push them to system/app dir to replace the touchwize apps. Just pull them out of a N1 rom or soemthing.
So there still hasn't been an answer to this. I have LauncherPro installed, and only 98MB memory available. Uninstalled, I have 140+MB available. I like how LP can have a customizable, infinite loop dock and all that. I like how its snappier than TW and how you can have a 3D "cube" style apps drawer. I just wish there was a TW style app drawer. I like the pages deal going side-to-side with customizable pages. I put all important apps on the 1st page, tools on 2nd, games on 3rd and rarely used apps on the 4th. I just don't like how I can't customize the dock and how slow it makes my phone (because it does and you can't deny it.)
also, how the heck do I "watch" a thread and make it email me on replies? I haven't figured out this board so much, but then again, I don't use my computer alot since I have this handy dandy vibrant haha.
You can customize the dock. Three of the four icons can be replaced (Not Apps). I replaced Messaging with Gmail. Check the full user manual (on T-Mo site).
Hey mates,
i have this friend (he's the typical iDork) who keeps annoying me with comments about how ugly he finds my homescreens...
i used to have only one scene (The Sense HD remix scene in minimal grey).
now i'd like to install launcher pro and make it look awesome, custom icons, everything designed as minimal as it gets.
only problem, every time i hit "home" my beloved desire asks me what homescreen it should return to. i know i can make it remember one of the two, but if i want to change then, i'd have to work through the settings and options...
so, here's my request:
a SIMPLE, SEXY WIDGET, that can instantly change the launcher assigned to the home button. i think it's not much work to do, if the API allows apps to change settings (not sure about that).
I'm a C++ programmer with zero experience in java, so i can't do it myself.
finally, i'd like to know how i can mod the launcher pro in the ways seen around on this forum (e.g. Mnml Icons as buttons etc.)
Thanks for your time,
Max
PS: does anyone know a widget for email/sms with a minimal style, such as Cal Widget with transparent background.
Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > LauncherPro > Clear Defaults.
Do you need a widget for that? ..
this isn't my point
i want to be able to switch between two launchers FAST, so i have, let's say a private and a business launcher, one designed for usability, and the other for style.
i don't want to reassign the home button everytime i want to switch, thats why i wnat a widget, or a shortcut, which i just touch once.
but since it seems like i'm the only person here switching frequently between launchers, i guess i'll have to code something myself.
anyway, thx for your time.
Oh.
Not a bad idea.
Good luck.
maxupp said:
Hey mates,
i have this friend (he's the typical iDork) who keeps annoying me with comments about how ugly he finds my homescreens...
i used to have only one scene (The Sense HD remix scene in minimal grey).
now i'd like to install launcher pro and make it look awesome, custom icons, everything designed as minimal as it gets.
only problem, every time i hit "home" my beloved desire asks me what homescreen it should return to. i know i can make it remember one of the two, but if i want to change then, i'd have to work through the settings and options...
so, here's my request:
a SIMPLE, SEXY WIDGET, that can instantly change the launcher assigned to the home button. i think it's not much work to do, if the API allows apps to change settings (not sure about that).
I'm a C++ programmer with zero experience in java, so i can't do it myself.
finally, i'd like to know how i can mod the launcher pro in the ways seen around on this forum (e.g. Mnml Icons as buttons etc.)
Thanks for your time,
Max
PS: does anyone know a widget for email/sms with a minimal style, such as Cal Widget with transparent background.
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There is an app on the market that can do that.
TheRedDrake said:
There is an app on the market that can do that.
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HomeSwitcher.
Works from 1.5 - 2.1, I think.
Certainly doesn't support 2.2
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HomeSwitcher.
Works from 1.5 - 2.1, I think.
Certainly doesn't support 2.2
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No,not home switcher. It was called easy switcher or something like that, can't say for sure. It supported widgets for quick switching also. I found several with similar function Launcher switcher/Home manager/, don't know if this one has widgets.
thanks mates,
homeswitcher does indeed not support android 2.2.
anyway, i found "Launcher Switcher" BUT:
- doesn't provide a widget
- sends me to the android settings screen, when i want to re-bind the home button
so, i stiiiiiiiiill haven't fouuuuuuuuund, what i'm looking foooooor....
Cleardefaulthome
It takes you straight to the current launcher info page where you press clear defaults, then press home and select the one you want. Its the best option atm.
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Guys,
I need to set this up for a grandparent, and I need a launcher that has some "lockdown" mode, where you can set up like 10 buttons, and it can't be messed up. 5 website shortcuts, 3 online radio stations, couple more things, that's it. Grandparent with fat fingers/little knowledge, but very excited to use. Any ideas? Can't use a launcher that can be easily and accidentally changed (buttons dragged, deleted, screen altered, etc). I just need it like a kiosk - rock stable and little options...
Thanks for any ideas
Wp7 launcher might be best. Not sure if you can lock the homescreen. Windows phone seems to be for old people anyways.
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acsi007 said:
Guys,
I need to set this up for a grandparent, and I need a launcher that has some "lockdown" mode, where you can set up like 10 buttons, and it can't be messed up. 5 website shortcuts, 3 online radio stations, couple more things, that's it. Grandparent with fat fingers/little knowledge, but very excited to use. Any ideas? Can't use a launcher that can be easily and accidentally changed (buttons dragged, deleted, screen altered, etc). I just need it like a kiosk - rock stable and little options...
Thanks for any ideas
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AWD/EX has an option to lock home screens. Then has an option to remove the quick button for "unlock homescreen". It cost a couple bucks but might be the best option. and still leave the Android feel.
GO launcher has that option..
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Easy to use launcher w/screen lock
Hi,
I've been researching this for my dad too and found the Nemus launcher. Haven't tested it out yet, but looks like it might fit your bill (large icons, can lock screens, can be customized to have only 1 home screen).
It's available via the Google Play store, just search "Nemus."
Good luck and hope I helped.
Big launcher isn't free, but it is designed for the elderly.
Wp7 launcher looks good, but I can't find any info on layout locking, which I need. Go is great, didn't know it had that - and I will look into ADW and the other one too-- thanks for the responses. You all did your part in (indirectly) helping an elderly person across the road today... Well done...
BIG Launcher
BIG Launcher is exactly what you need - you can hide dangerous apps and lock the settings by password. Also it offers the interface with simple design and large texts.
Possibly espeir(iOS) launcher people seem to think iPhone is super user friendly
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