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[Launchers/Home Replacements] Launcher Pro Beta

The one i am using at the moment, is very very fast with alot of options check it out.
Launcher Pro Beta.. its on the market
http://www.launcherpro.com/
Very snappy screen switching!
here are some screen shots
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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0.4.1 ?
i only have 0.30 via the market :/

0.4.4 is out. market has a problem so grab the apk from www.launcherpro.com

I think that this is the best launcher replacement by far. Very smooth and light.

I love this launcher as well.
I have a stupid question however. They talk about "drawers" a lot...what is this feature?
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I prefer Launcher Pro to the other apps I have tried like Helix, ADW - loving the amount of customisation you can do with it and how snappy it is as well.
As for a 'drawer' well thats the part you pull up where all your apps are found

Is that all? Why do they make it sound like such a huge feature? I have been looking for a widget or setting and found nothing.
Thanks for clearing that up for me

I have 0.4.4 version. Best launcher for me, better than adw launcher

So, What the name of the clock-htc-like-widget?

Dock on LauncherPro
Can someone tell me how to change the icons on the dock. I know if you hold on them you get a very specific list of things you can put on their but gmail and the calendar arent even ones you can pick. I like those on my dock. is that possible??

jeffjano said:
Can someone tell me how to change the icons on the dock. I know if you hold on them you get a very specific list of things you can put on their but gmail and the calendar arent even ones you can pick. I like those on my dock. is that possible??
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Just pick "Applications" from the menu that comes up when you long press an icon and it'll bring up a second menu with a list of your installed apps

Dinghuz said:
So, What the name of the clock-htc-like-widget?
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it is beautiful widgets and the widget is beautiful home

I've tryed many launchers, but Launcher Pro is the fastest one. Helix1 is a little slower.

Dinghuz said:
So, What the name of the clock-htc-like-widget?
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WEATHER WIDGET DONATE. i think that skin was black swirls or swirly, something like that.
I prefer to to beautiful widgets.

fancy widget is really nice too.

Froyo Bugs
Has anyone else encountered the problem of not being able to install custom icons? It fc's
Also, LauncherPro on Froyo has an app2sd problem that sd apps do not load until LauncherPro is restarted.
I was thinking about using the Script Scheduler I found on this site to kill then restart LauncherPro at every boot, but my bash skills are woefully inadequate. Anyone think they can give me a hand?

jeffjano said:
Can someone tell me how to change the icons on the dock. I know if you hold on them you get a very specific list of things you can put on their but gmail and the calendar arent even ones you can pick. I like those on my dock. is that possible??
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Go to appilcations. It takes a while to load, but you can place any app there.

best Launcher! fast and lots of customization. even though i've been experiencing a few FC's now and then. :|

stonedroid said:
best Launcher! fast and lots of customization. even though i've been experiencing a few FC's now and then. :|
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I Use them from the begining, and no force close detected on my Milestone.

works flawlessly on my milestone with GOT Thai ver...

LauncherPro FTW!

I just switched from sense to Launcher Pro Beta, and I must say that it is amazing... It's just so much more predictable and useful, not to mention faster and smoother. On top of that, from what I have heard, it is great for battery life, just switched so I haven't had a chance to test that out yet.
If you haven't given it a shot yet, download it from the market and try it out, I promise you will not regret it. Its MUCH better than sense. I never had a problem with sense, but I just figured Id try something new, and it paid off...
P.S Does anybody know if the new software patch that came out today will be included in any of the developers roms? I'm not to sure how that stuff works.

ADW.Launcher is also a worthy alternative, imo. Very customizable.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.adw.launcher

starplaya93 said:
P.S Does anybody know if the new software patch that came out today will be included in any of the developers roms? I'm not to sure how that stuff works.
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There should be an updated DamageControl out tonight built off the OTA.
And yes, LauncherPro is definitely the best launcher that I've used! I love it!

I downloaded this from the market to try it out but it doesn't look like anything has changed. How do I switch to it and possibly back?

tempe38 said:
I downloaded this from the market to try it out but it doesn't look like anything has changed. How do I switch to it and possibly back?
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Press the Home key, and you should get an option to select between HTC Sense, Launcher, and LauncherPro. If that doesn't work, just download Home Switcher from the Market.

tempe38 said:
I downloaded this from the market to try it out but it doesn't look like anything has changed. How do I switch to it and possibly back?
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hit menu and go to preferences or so, then you will see changes

i like this launcher but i think im stupid lol cant get the icons to change :/

TheBiles said:
Press the Home key, and you should get an option to select between HTC Sense, Launcher, and LauncherPro. If that doesn't work, just download Home Switcher from the Market.
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There we go, thank you.

I loved the extra speed and how the shortcuts were laid out. I also liked that you didnt have to have the writing under each icon. BUT I missed my full screen calendar, toggle widgets, etc. So Im back to sense. I dont have access to these when using a different launcher. Am I doing something wrong?

camdz said:
I loved the extra speed and how the shortcuts were laid out. I also liked that you didnt have to have the writing under each icon. BUT I missed my full screen calendar, toggle widgets, etc. So Im back to sense. I dont have access to these when using a different launcher. Am I doing something wrong?
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You can't use HTC widgets outside of the Sense launcher. However, there are replacement widgets in the Market for almost everything you are missing. For example, Pure Grid Calendar Widget and Weather & Toggle Widgets.

TheBiles said:
You can't use HTC widgets outside of the Sense launcher. However, there are replacement widgets in the Market for almost everything you are missing. For example, Pure Grid Calendar Widget and Weather & Toggle Widgets.
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I played around with it after that post, but just couldnt get it how I wanted it AGAIN. So Im back to sense haha. I really need 6 icons on the dock at the bottom to avoid extra icons on my home screen. I also wanted a 4G toggle to match the rest, and that doesnt seem to be out. The only one out (that I could find) is a light bulb..

camdz said:
I played around with it after that post, but just couldnt get it how I wanted it AGAIN. So Im back to sense haha. I really need 6 icons on the dock at the bottom to avoid extra icons on my home screen. I also wanted a 4G toggle to match the rest, and that doesnt seem to be out. The only one out (that I could find) is a light bulb..
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You know with LauncherPro you can change it to 5 rows of icons (20 total) on the screen at once, right? You can potentially have 28 more slots than with Sense.

TheBiles said:
You know with LauncherPro you can change it to 5 rows of icons (20 total) on the screen at once, right? You can potentially have 28 more slots than with Sense.
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Im talking about JUST the dock at the bottom. Not shortcuts added to the screen itself. Right now I have the rosie bar at the bottom that launches my app drawer/phone/etc. Then I have 4 icons above it. Handcent, Gmail, Internet and People. With LauncherPro I can have all 4 of those on the dock, but then the 5th spot is taken by either the app drawer or phone. I want both. I know you can do the scroll thing, but its not the same. I just like a simple look and wanted everything I have now on my HOME screen.
Here is the setup now. I want all of the same access on the home screen, and it cant be done with LauncerPro. 5 short cuts on the dock and then a random widget on the screen just wouldnt look as clean.
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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Edit-And the 4G toggle thing is something I really wanted to. If I could get one to match the rest of the toggles, I would be happy with LauncherPro.

Philosuffer said:
ADW.Launcher is also a worthy alternative, imo. Very customizable.
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ADW.Launcher works pretty good.
A few things I like:
- You can make as many columns and rows of Icons as you want per screen (up to 8 x 8, so that would be 64 icons per screen).
- Swipe down anywhere on a screen to make the top bar come down

ADW or LauncherPro

Been looking a ADW over @ modaco!
Now we've got 2.1, anyone here tried Launcherpro?

I've tried both.
Launcher Pro is very slick however you are stuck with 4 x 4 icons as far as I can tell.
ADW you can put more icons on the screen and can also lock it into portrait by using the persistence option, so that's what I use now (even though I'd previously paid for Launcher Pro on my last phone, d'oh).

Been messing with ADW over the last hour, I've got so much more screen space, i'm not sure what to do with it all
Also sorted my fancy widget, which 2.1 really screwed up.

miker71 said:
I've tried both.
Launcher Pro is very slick however you are stuck with 4 x 4 icons as far as I can tell.
ADW you can put more icons on the screen and can also lock it into portrait by using the persistence option, so that's what I use now (even though I'd previously paid for Launcher Pro on my last phone, d'oh).
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The very reason i have adw

Can you guys export your adw settings regards to icons nd widgets? I've been trying but cant seem to get it right. Looks aweful.
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk

I've tried ADW after reading this and it looks like it has real potential but I have a daft question. How do you add icons to the desktop? I've tried dragging them from the drawer as per the stock launcher but they just disappear and I've tried creating shortcuts but that just seems to launch the app.

Toute, if holding your finger on the screen and choosing shortcut -then application-then choose app- launches the app then some thing is wrong and I recommend reinstalling adw
It should work in the same way as the standard launcher, except dragging from the app menu-which has never worked for me
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

Fazziebear said:
choosing shortcut -then application-then choose app- launches the app
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See, I told you it was a daft question, many thanks Fazziebear

When in ADW in landscape look to the right side of screen you should see a vertical bar with two shortcut icons and what looks like a grid.
Tap the grid this will launch the ADW app drawer (black backround etc) scroll to the app you want then just tap it.
This is an awesome bit of kit, it's like have two phones, trying to set it up so i've got the Dell launcher for work and ADW for play. Sought of 'SPAS-12' with pump or auto.
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Thanks Checkbox, that's pretty much the same as the drop down drawer, neither is too convenient when you have loads of apps. Besides, I've got 5 screens to play with, it would be criminal not to fill them all up with my most used apps. I can separate them by type this way too, general/work/games/photography/technical etc.

If you want the look of ADW in 'Streak Launcher' try Multicon Widget http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.h9kdroid.multicon
Awesome

Running launcher pro and its awesome. I thought it was possible to change the location of the of the dock to one of the four sides of the screen (top, bottm, left, and right). Has this feature been removed or am I missing something?
thanks cheers.

launcher pro or go launcher if u want resizeable widgets
launcher pro if u want 6 x 8 icons
go launch if u want 30 desktops

checkbox111 said:
If you want the look of ADW in 'Streak Launcher' try Multicon Widget http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.h9kdroid.multicon
Awesome
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Not so awesome under Stage UI. The icons are not spaced correctly. The icons show up in groups of four and don't look like it flows like the Multicon homepage shows. Also there's wasted space between Fancy Widget and the Multicon icons.

My favourite is Sweeter home is still in beta but it has loads of themes and totally transforms the look of the streak
check out www.sweeterhome.com
I have nothing to do with it, just a happy user

LauncherPro
drgopoos said:
The very reason i have adw
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LauncherPro Plus now better than ADW now I think
I can use 5x4 icons on my streak, post message to twitter and facebook with integrate social widget
Try it ! Cool ..

flub said:
My favourite is Sweeter home is still in beta but it has loads of themes and totally transforms the look of the streak
check out www.sweeterhome.com
I have nothing to do with it, just a happy user
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I tried this and love the themes. This could be the best launcher when official version comes out. I went back to launcher pro because ibhad to many force closes.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

Trust_no1 said:
LauncherPro Plus now better than ADW now I think
I can use 5x4 icons on my streak, post message to twitter and facebook with integrate social widget
Try it ! Cool ..
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X2. ADW doesnt have a 3d app drawer either.
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flub said:
My favourite is Sweeter home is still in beta but it has loads of themes and totally transforms the look of the streak
check out www.sweeterhome.com
I have nothing to do with it, just a happy user
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What theme are you using?
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Install them both Doesn't use any extra battery.
Something i tried and looks great IMO
Instal ADW with Gingerbread theme (the backround looks fantastic on Streak)
Instal Launcherpro and use that, you then have Launcherpro with a backround that i can't find or replicate properly, looks awesome.

[Q] Adw launcher & Honeycomb

Have installed adw ex on my Transformer, I love it, except the top row, with the adw icon, adw unlock etc.
Is it possible to remove it, and if so how?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

I don't think it's possible.

You'll get use to it. I don't even notice it anymore.

Can someone post a screen of this, I'm curious to what you guys are talking about.

JCopernicus said:
Can someone post a screen of this, I'm curious to what you guys are talking about.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I didn't get used to the intrusive logo or lock desktop icon and message so went back to the stock launcher.
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Wtf? Why is there a persistent logo on a launcher?
Jeez ander....

Tried LLP and it works better, but I can't remove the dock on LP. And can't
use swipe up to open appdrawer.
Guess I'll have to write to ADW and ask for a option to remove it.

I have been writingsoftware for ages and that is why I stay away from UX. Cannot please everyone (including me LOL)
Skickat från min ASUS Eee Pad TF101

This kinda stopped me from using ADW too...it would be nice if 'lock desktop' could be replaced with 'Apps' or any option we like.
I did email the dev about this a while ago when the Transformer came out but the reply sounded like it won't be updated.

Is there another launcher that removes the top row, enable swipe up/down and without or capable to hide the dock?

dnilsson said:
Is there another launcher that removes the top row, enable swipe up/down and without or capable to hide the dock?
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Try GO Launcher, it has swipe up/down also.
Only thing is it's not in the Market but you can side load it plus it's jsut not as good as ADW EX but that's just my opinion.
On the plus side it has gestures and you can resize widgets like the default launcher

Somebody on the post your home screen page had removed the logo, I wish there was adw that integrated the stock features like holographic, and Google search
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

Only if we could have ADW + Stock top (with the My Apps and + button)
that would be PERFECT.

From what I've read on the adw thread in the theme forum, the developer is working on being able to get rid of that top adw button and quite possibly even getting rid of that whole upper section too.
I tried Launcher pro and even optimized it but it still didn't feel as smooth and responsive as adw. I honestly think adw is perfect except for that top icon section.

baseballfanz said:
Try GO Launcher, it has swipe up/down also.
Only thing is it's not in the Market but you can side load it plus it's jsut not as good as ADW EX but that's just my opinion.
On the plus side it has gestures and you can resize widgets like the default launcher
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How do I install Go launcher if I cannot find it on market?
Poetik said:
From what I've read on the adw thread in the theme forum, the developer is working on being able to get rid of that top adw button and quite possibly even getting rid of that whole upper section too.
I tried Launcher pro and even optimized it but it still didn't feel as smooth and responsive as adw. I honestly think adw is perfect except for that top icon section.
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That sounds great! Hope they will release a fix soon

rilot said:
I don't think it's possible.
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Yes it is. It is just a program and CAN be altered.

Missing ADW Settings
Hey all, I think I could live with the bar at the top (although I agree it's a little obnoxious), but I can't get to any of the standard ADW settings. They're just blank. I'm not sure how to take a screenshot or I'd attach it. Any thoughts? Do I need to root my transformer for it to work?
- Alli

allisontb said:
Hey all, I think I could live with the bar at the top (although I agree it's a little obnoxious), but I can't get to any of the standard ADW settings. They're just blank. I'm not sure how to take a screenshot or I'd attach it. Any thoughts? Do I need to root my transformer for it to work?
- Alli
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No root needed to use ADW EX launcher.
To take screen shot you can use the native function.
Go into Settings>Screen>Click on the Screenshot box.
Now when you press and hold the Recent Apps key it will take a screenshot.

My ADW Launcher EX themed kindle - Post your pics

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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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This is my Kindle with ADW launcher EX and a theme for the icons(only some like the menu have theme applied).
Beautiful widgets is the weather and time.
I just started messing with the looks/themes, so far I like it, want to see what you all have so far.

Not ADW Launcher but oh well...
6.1 Rooted (for now)
Go Launcher EX
Widgetlocker

haven't set up my Fire's homescreens yet. I need to get on it.
the wall paper changing is holding me back. I actually like it but they don't scale landscape.
when posting photos please post grid settings.

You guys know you can change the Name's kindle in the top left?
You have to log into amazon and change device settings.

Thelgow said:
You guys know you can change the Name's kindle in the top left?
You have to log into amazon and change device settings.
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Tried that - settings didn't take. On the "manage devices" page, under Kindle Name my new desired device name is listed but it's not picking up on the device. any ideas?

keithjeffrey said:
Tried that - settings didn't take. On the "manage devices" page, under Kindle Name my new desired device name is listed but it's not picking up on the device. any ideas?
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After updating on the web site, you must go to Settings > Sync.

Android16 said:
This is my Kindle with ADW launcher EX and a theme for the icons(only some like the menu have theme applied).
Beautiful widgets is the weather and time.
I just started messing with the looks/themes, so far I like it, want to see what you all have so far.
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Is the ADW faster than the go launcher?

tex321 said:
Is the ADW faster than the go launcher?
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I've used both (on the KF), and its hard to say. I like Go Launcher EX - well, just because. Its hard to explain these things, its like a favorite flavor of ice cream.
That said, Tested.com did a write up on the two, plus LauncherPro - you might want to check it out.*
http://goo.gl/k5kcG
*Not Affiliated.

hoss12300 said:
Not ADW Launcher but oh well...
6.1 Rooted (for now)
Go Launcher EX
Widgetlocker
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Which clock is that?
Also I dled a few different different google search bars (specifically an ICS themed one) but cant seem to change the default one and help?

This is mine

RawRmon said:
This is mine
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umbreon!:3
lll post mine tomorrow.
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Showing my rooted kindle fire on 6.2fw I have installed go launcher ex, honeycomb theme, android marketplace installed, 3d weather widget, live paper hack so it doesn't auto change wallpaper.

Android16 said:
This is my Kindle with ADW launcher EX and a theme for the icons(only some like the menu have theme applied).
Beautiful widgets is the weather and time.
I just started messing with the looks/themes, so far I like it, want to see what you all have so far.
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Great I was waiting to see if someone used adwex yet. Got the girlfreind one for Xmas so I have to wait to play with it.
Throw the adwEX ICS theme on there!
I run CM7 ics theme and adwex ics theme on my atrix, about as close as you can get to the real thing for now anyway. No port for the atrix yet
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How do weather widgets work when their is no GPS? Probably a dumb question.

If you set them with the location you want weather information for, yes.
If not, no.

bal1985 said:
How do weather widgets work when their is no GPS? Probably a dumb question.
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Most weather apps have an option to use to use the internet to determin location, wont be exact but it will show the general area your in. Of course without an internet connection they wont update.
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ledd760 said:
Which clock is that?
Also I dled a few different different google search bars (specifically an ICS themed one) but cant seem to change the default one and help?
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It's the Beautiful Widgets 4x2 Superclock
As for the second part of your question, do you mean the default search engine? Lost me there bro.

keithjeffrey said:
Tried that - settings didn't take. On the "manage devices" page, under Kindle Name my new desired device name is listed but it's not picking up on the device. any ideas?
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Go to your Kindle and hit Sync. It will update the name then. I think it's in settings somewhere.
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ADW Launcher widget problems
Hi all,
I recently got the Kindle Fire version 10.2.3, and installed ADW Launcher for it. This worked fine, but then a few days after installing, one of my widgets stopped displaying. I tried to remove the widget and add it again, but after removing it I couldn't get it back. When I clicked on the "widget" button to add it, nothing happened.
I tried to remedy this by updating to ADW Ex, and everything else worked fine, but again, I cannot add or alter or do anything with widgets.
When I press down on the home screen and the options pop up, all of them work, except for 'widgets'. I can see the icon, but upon pressing it nothing happens.
I have deleted and reinstalled both ADW and ADW Ex several times, and always the same happens. I don't know what to do! It's really annoying because ADW seems to be the only launcher that works with this version of the Fire. But the widgets are a central function of the launcher and I want them to work!
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks in advance!