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Can someone explain the UI? launcher pro?

i received my SGS yesturday, never used or really looked at the android platform before as ive been on WM on my Xperia x1 for the last 18months, bloody contracts!
i would love someone to explain how the ROMs, UIs etc work on android, seems different from my WM device where i was using custom roms the whole time.
Can you change the UI without flashing etc, so still been warranty intact and that?
So my SGS has samsungs UI? what does android default look like? ive had a little look around but not found much
thanks in advance
EDIT:
found that you can change the launcher via market apps
cant find any vids etc on the latests versions on youtube, guess ill download and see. Do i need another app to switch back to samsung default (touchwiz?)
LauncherPro Beta 0.6.7 latest everyone has?

sensi_ said:
i received my SGS yesturday, never used or really looked at the android platform before as ive been on WM on my Xperia x1 for the last 18months, bloody contracts!
i would love someone to explain how the ROMs, UIs etc work on android, seems different from my WM device where i was using custom roms the whole time.
Can you change the UI without flashing etc, so still been warranty intact and that?
So my SGS has samsungs UI? what does android default look like? ive had a little look around but not found much
thanks in advance
EDIT:
found that you can change the launcher via market apps
cant find any vids etc on the latests versions on youtube, guess ill download and see. Do i need another app to switch back to samsung default (touchwiz?)
LauncherPro Beta 0.6.7 latest everyone has?
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I posted a video on youtube running Launcher Pro, the latest version will be the one you download from the market. There's another really good launcher called ADW launcher. (they are both free)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujg2cpzZPBM

sensi_ said:
cant find any vids etc on the latests versions on youtube, guess ill download and see. Do i need another app to switch back to samsung default (touchwiz?)
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If you set another home app as the default you'll need to go to Settings > Applications > Manage Apps > (whichever home app it is) > Clear defaults. Next time you hit the home button you'll get asked which you want to use.
Have fun!

I use "Home switcher" from the Market. Pretty handy...

stock froyo 3d lancher.apk here it is

i have found the stock froyo 3d lancher for sense roms , very smooth and the best , look at attatchements lancher .apk

bumbing for general benfit

Works great on DarkStone's HD2Froyo,
i've tried getting it from a Sense ROM but it wouldnt install, thanks!
EDIT: i've noticed with the widgets, it looks as if theres a live wallpaper (i have a static) set and takes away the quality of the widgets.

mr_billionaire said:
Works great on DarkStone's HD2Froyo,
i've tried getting it from a Sense ROM but it wouldnt install, thanks!
EDIT: i've noticed with the widgets, it looks as if theres a live wallpaper (i have a static) set and takes away the quality of the widgets.
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pleased to help you
iam using it with mattc leo froyo but i don't have this issue

hoss_n2 said:
pleased to help you
iam using it with mattc leo froyo but i don't have this issue
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I an using the same build as you. Here comes a stupid question - do I just drop this in the Android folder? I have never had to install anything in android yet

pablo11 said:
I an using the same build as you. Here comes a stupid question - do I just drop this in the Android folder? I have never had to install anything in android yet
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Put the .apk on your SDcard and use Astro or something simular to launch it.
Depending on the build you may also have to select in phone options to allow non marketplace apps to install.

How would you uninstall this if I wanted to go back to Sense?

legit!!!!!!!!

nzxtneo said:
How would you uninstall this if I wanted to go back to Sense?
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you can switch between interfaces by taping home button ,

Works like a charm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot.
2 interfaces with one click!!!!!!!!

hoss_n2 said:
you can switch between interfaces by taping home button ,
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Awesome, thanks a lot!

the left button (phone) doesn't seem to work, anybody got an idea how to map that to the dialer app? or contact app?

mouki_9 said:
the left button (phone) doesn't seem to work, anybody got an idea how to map that to the dialer app? or contact app?
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just tap the cal button we don;t need it anyway , but iam with you it needs to be fixed

hoss_n2 said:
just tap the cal button we don;t need it anyway , but iam with you it needs to be fixed
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same issue here as well clicking on phone icon the message comes that " Application is not installed on your phone"
comeon guys its just penuts for you to resolve it, i like dethis interface, also does any one knows how to get back default android lock screen as my rom has htc sense lock screen?
cheers

idonxda said:
....... also does any one knows how to get back default android lock screen as my rom has htc sense lock screen?
cheers
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Delete HTCLockscreen.apk from /system/app and then reset

Hmm, I can't get this to work on FroyoStone.
When I open the .apk file it tells me it's already installed, even though I don't have the 3D launcher, and it gives me the option to uninstall. I even tried uninstalling the old package, rebooting and reinstalling the file found here... everything looks the same.

Shawn_230 said:
Hmm, I can't get this to work on FroyoStone.
When I open the .apk file it tells me it's already installed, even though I don't have the 3D launcher, and it gives me the option to uninstall. I even tried uninstalling the old package, rebooting and reinstalling the file found here... everything looks the same.
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sure it will be the same , it is the stock lancher like what is in the froyostone

hoss_n2 said:
sure it will be the same , it is the stock lancher like what is in the froyostone
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Oh, really?
I thought this was the 3D launcher like you see in Nexus One. You know, the one where the bottom of the list fades away in a 3D manner.
The one on FroyoStone doesn't seem 3D at all, it's just a grid of icons on a black background.

Shawn_230 said:
Oh, really?
I thought this was the 3D launcher like you see in Nexus One. You know, the one where the bottom of the list fades away in a 3D manner.
The one on FroyoStone doesn't seem 3D at all, it's just a grid of icons on a black background.
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go to settings apps , apps manager , lancher pro and choose clear defaults then press home button and choose lancher

ClydeB1 said:
Delete HTCLockscreen.apk from /system/app and then reset
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deleting the file would give you trouble turning off your alarm. only a shutdown would turn off the alarm. do you have to do something else for this to be solved?
EDIT
never mind, found the solution on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-754938.html
thanks

HTC Apps on CM6

I've had some problems getting HTC apps working in cm6 latest nightly.
I get my apks from DC froyo.
First I tried an easy install which failed.
Then I moved it to the system/app folder and chmod and chowned to make sure the permissions and owners were the same as stock.
Right now the HTC internet browser opens but force closes.
How can I get it working?

Aren't the HTC apps tied to the Sense framework? If so, I don't think it'll be possible to get them working on a non-sense ROM.
I could be completely wrong.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.

jkinnison90 said:
Aren't the HTC apps tied to the Sense framework? If so, I don't think it'll be possible to get them working on a non-sense ROM.
I could be completely wrong.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.
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No you are not completely wrong. You are completely correct. Sense is deeply integrated into Android. It's not like there are just some added libraries. The source code that compiles into the framework.jar and framework-res.apk, etc are directly modified by HTC. This means Sense is no mere skin. It is a complete integration into Android. Regardless, without this framework HTC apps will only run on Sense phones. Some can be ported over but it's a difficult process so most likely the apps you want will not be ported over. Out of curiosity though, which apps are you trying to use on CM6?

If you want Sense, go back to Sense.

topdnbass said:
How can I get it working?
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Use DC.
Can't use HTC apps without Sense. Please check the FAQ in the future.

if you provide the applications you're trying to run, perhaps alternatives can be suggested for you.

I personally like the HTC Tip Calulator widget....
and the HTC Notes....
But you can't use them on adw.
I don't want an app shortcut, I want a widget.

I prefer AOSP thankyou very much.
I just like the option of having some apps that I got used to.
HTC_ime for example. The keyboard.
Even though I use swype.
The camera app which pwns the stock.
Got flashlight and car panel working.
FM radio and weather would be nice too.
There were some nice Widgets but the only one I miss is the clock.
Any porting tips?

topdnbass said:
I prefer AOSP thankyou very much.
I just like the option of having some apps that I got used to.
HTC_ime for example. The keyboard.
Even though I use swype.
The camera app which pwns the stock.
Got flashlight and car panel working.
FM radio and weather would be nice too.
There were some nice Widgets but the only one I miss is the clock.
Any porting tips?
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i liked the HTC keyboard as well. I'm assuming that you did your due diligence and found this did not work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7429254#post7429254
4G and FM Radio is not working in CM6 yet.
this is listed in the CM6 OP.
i'm not sure what HTC browser your talking about. perhaps try installing Dolphin HD browser.
last nights CM6 build incorporated a new camera app and deathray (er...Flashlight app w/ widget). just get the nightly build and flash over what you have...i wipe 'cache' and 'dalvik cache' ...you loose no settings.
i use 'MyWeather' but then, i don't care for weather widgets. have you even looked on the android market for this? maybe try browsing from a computer on a site like www.appbrain.com
i use digital clock widget to provide my time date...many folks praise Beautiful Widgets.
here is a post that may be of use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7312516#post7312516
tips...
- everyone once in a while...copy a nand backup onto your pc (ie: what if you SD card gets lost or borked?)
- read the entire forum for the ROM you're playing with
- use the search function liberally. (both on xda and google)
- read more

DraginMagik said:
i liked the HTC keyboard as well. I'm assuming that you did your due diligence and found this did not work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7429254#post7429254
4G and FM Radio is not working in CM6 yet.
this is listed in the CM6 OP.
i'm not sure what HTC browser your talking about. perhaps try installing Dolphin HD browser.
last nights CM6 build incorporated a new camera app and deathray (er...Flashlight app w/ widget). just get the nightly build and flash over what you have...i wipe 'cache' and 'dalvik cache' ...you loose no settings.
i use 'MyWeather' but then, i don't care for weather widgets. have you even looked on the android market for this? maybe try browsing from a computer on a site like www.appbrain.com
i use digital clock widget to provide my time date...many folks praise Beautiful Widgets.
here is a post that may be of use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7312516#post7312516
tips...
- everyone once in a while...copy a nand backup onto your pc (ie: what if you SD card gets lost or borked?)
- read the entire forum for the ROM you're playing with
- use the search function liberally. (both on xda and google)
- read more
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Thanks for your post, but.
This isn't about anything specific, i simply want to know how to get apps ported, without the java source.
That said, I AM using dolphin, but I prefer the copy-paste that I can only find with HTC sense, I was hoping the browser on stock sense would help.
I've come across that thread, and use Swype without much issue, but having no trackball () makes me wish I had some arrow keys.. Not available in that thread.
Since my OP I have customized ADW and i'm quite pleased with it overall.
Now I just want to be able to use any app I wish. Regardless of alternatives!
Beautiful widgets is good, but has no analog clocks last I checked.
I do use it either way, but again, this isn't about anything specific.
I want to unlock apk's so they work anywhere. Any rom. Not just with HTC apps, but even the touchwiz apps!
Don't care about 4G, and i know that there are bugs being worked out with CM6 but i'm following it closely. On the 8/11 nightly build right now.
Finally, I read too much. I know a lot more than I put on..
Been "playing" with android roms since Dream (especially CM).
The problem which I have won't be solved by simply looking around for a version of the APK that works.
I want to know how they are being ported/unlocked .
If you can help, then thankyou very much!
Otherwise, I don't need your irrelevant tips. (No offense intended)

topdnbass said:
I've come across that thread, and use Swype without much issue, but having no trackball () makes me wish I had some arrow keys.. Not available in that thread.
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Swype from the Swype key to the SYM key. Voila.

[Q] android without a launcher

hi guys
ive been using android with sense for a long time, i installed home++ this week and all is good.
is it possible thought to run android without any type of launcher such as sense or home++? if so how do I do it? I've tried clearing defaults but it just gives me the same choice as before either sense or home++.
sorry if this is an incredibly stupidly question!
JT

tildesley said:
hi guys
ive been using android with sense for a long time, i installed home++ this week and all is good.
is it possible thought to run android without any type of launcher such as sense or home++? if so how do I do it? I've tried clearing defaults but it just gives me the same choice as before either sense or home++.
sorry if this is an incredibly stupidly question!
JT
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you mean so it's just the stock android ui? yeah you can.
Flash a ROM that doesn't use sense or any other launcher ! something like VanillaEclair.

alexluckett said:
you mean so it's just the stock android ui? yeah you can.
Flash a ROM that doesn't use sense or any other launcher ! something like VanillaEclair.
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ok yeh i understand that, but if im happy with my current rom (ok I lied, I can't be doing with the hours of setting up my phone again) so how do I do it on my current rom with sense & home++. surely there must be way to turn off a launcher?

Download Home Switcher from the Market ! Hopefully that will help !

To be pedantic, you need a Launcher for your phone to work, but one is built into eclair for you.
Uninstalling Rosie is the permanent method, but I advise the market app that switches home application.

pulser_g2 said:
To be pedantic, you need a Launcher for your phone to work, but one is built into eclair for you.
Uninstalling Rosie is the permanent method, but I advise the market app that switches home application.
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i always thought there was a launcher over the top for 'effect'
shows what i knew lol

Android Contacts

Hello Everyone,
Im using HTC Desire with AuraxTsense 8.1.1 and ive seen a few roms with the core android contacts app. I tried using mybackup pro to back this app up and install it but it says "application not installed". Do i need to download a .zip and use recovery to install this? where could i get those files from either an .apk or a .zip.
Thanks for any help guys.

i believe the contacts is two apks contacts and contactsprovider. And you cannot get them into a sense rom by merely installing it, theres some wierd issue with it if u try to replace the senseui's contacts with it...

I know what you mean with wanting this, but if you're willing, try a different rom to see what you like at the same time? Something AOSP built. If you search there are ways to adb push the stock contact app which is what you want, but that includes the dialer which you also need if you want the contacts.
If you're willing to experiment, try a different rom. I was on AuraxTSense 8.1.1 also, but the battery drain was totally annoying. So I went to Oxygen and I haven't looked back (and has the contact app which you want). Done 18 hours on my phone today with relatively standard usage and,went down to 32%, amazing tbh.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

You can try to flash the "Android_Contacts.zip" file that is found on the mini-site I built for LeeDrOiD's ROMs. I have done so in the past (flashed through recovery) and both the HTC People AND stock Android Contacts seem to co-exist in perfect harmony It simply asks you which you'd like to launch when tapping the "Phone" button for example.
Of course it would be wise to perform a Nandroid backup first just for safety's sake!

Sense should allow all that harmonies in AOSP rom too. why dont they~~

Thanks for all the replys. im gona go try that website now!! ill post how i get on.

ok tried that but just got a load of force close messages before i could even start up the app. is there any .apk on the marketplace that would do this, or even a similar app. I know you can get it on sense cause i had it on one of the sense roms that i use. I just like AuraxTsense because of the power control in the notification area.

well actually i dont understand why do you want the android dialer? Sense dialer is what people want. Well at least i want it it, want it so much but sad it cant be used on AOSP roms.

Cause i love having to click a phone app and having my dialer/contacts/recent calls all in one app and just tabbed on the top. I dont care if its the android dialer but this is the best one ive seen laid out for what i want. Is it possible to get the samsung one or a similar app?

Ricochet I totally agree on that. The standard Android dialer app is way more functional and looks nicer too IMHO. Only thing missing is T9 search. I used Dialer One from the market when I wasnt rooted, however found it to be less snappy then a standard app.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

scar45 said:
You can try to flash the "Android_Contacts.zip" file that is found on the mini-site I built for LeeDrOiD's ROMs. I have done so in the past (flashed through recovery) and both the HTC People AND stock Android Contacts seem to co-exist in perfect harmony It simply asks you which you'd like to launch when tapping the "Phone" button for example.
Of course it would be wise to perform a Nandroid backup first just for safety's sake!
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I tried that and it somewhat worked. The dialer comes up but the contacts aren't there. The favorites and call logs are populated though. I'm using an HD rom though so I'm not sure it's the same (RCmixHD)

Tust found "TouchPal Smart Dialer" in the market. The main screen is a mix of HTC with Android Contacts tabs at the top. Gonna try this out to test functionality, but the layout is awesome!

Thanks man, that app is exactly what i wanted.