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New version of ADW (ADW LAUNCHER EX) looks pretty sweet

Here's an article on AndroidPolice with a 6 minute video demonstrating the new features.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/1...eleased-transitions-to-a-whole-new-dimension/
This one might finally get me to drop LauncherPro Plus!
Differences between ADW.Launcher and ADWLauncher EX
* 5 different app drawer styles/behaviors
o 3D Nexus One like application drawer
o 2 different plain vertical drawer styles, the "old one" and a new fast and smooth one
o 2 different iPhone-like horizontal application drawers, a traditional paginated one and a new one with continuous fling
* Different desktop transitions: new animations while navigating through your desktop screens. Try them all, they’re crazy!!!
* New Icons configurations/look and feel: Tweak your desktop icons, change its sizes, add coloured backgrounds, change font size, color, etc!
* New fast presets mode: Quickly change the whole desktop configuration by 1 click!
* Editable desktop icons for applications, shortcuts and folders!
* Lots of code improvements
* More, more more to come!!

Played around with it while some features are cool it still lags. Im going to stay with launcher pro.
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Moh_Jay said:
Played around with it while some features are cool it still lags. Im going to stay with launcher pro.
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That's the biggest reason I switched to LPP from adw. It wasn't a problem with the features, its just not as fast and smooth as LPP.
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I didn't find any lag with this new version... but I'm still sticking with LauncherPro Plus because the widget resize feature works better and because the LPP widgets are so nice.
I didn't mind paying the $3.50 for ADW just to contribute to a developer who has put so much into his work and it's all been free until now. Plus, this way I'll get automatic ADW updates and maybe eventually it will add the features I want.

Has anyone figured out how to hide app labels in the drawer? I hope he doesn't leave out that feature in this version.

ant this a paid app? If so you cant post it
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FFXTDS said:
ant this a paid app? If so you cant post it
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You are correct. He shouldn't have posted it, he'll get what's comin to him

Why can't you post paid apps?

Androidude said:
Why can't you post paid apps?
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It's called warez...it's against the rules

What are you guys smokin? There is no posted app in this thread. I posted a link to the article on AndroidPolice... I even said I didn't mind paying for the effort of the developer, why would I then post a copy so everyone else doesn't have to?!
Unless you're talking about a post that has since been deleted... in that case, my bad! =)

I was talking about the other post
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911jason said:
What are you guys smokin? There is no posted app in this thread. I posted a link to the article on AndroidPolice... I even said I didn't mind paying for the effort of the developer, why would I then post a copy so everyone else doesn't have to?!
Unless you're talking about a post that has since been deleted... in that case, my bad! =)
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Lol, yes talkin about a post that's already been deleted...

Oh okay... I missed that! =)

[Q] What is this and where can I get it???

Wow.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QHhFR-puEo
Why is my HD2 not this cool???

definitely interested in knowing!

...looks really amazing. Would like to try this new UI too. But didn't find any information over it, what launcher this could be.
Hope someone can enlighten us very soon

I'm guessing it's a combination of stuff, and not actually made into a rom.
For example, https://market.android.com/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture&feature=search_result and https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.MyLockScreen_free

This 3d efffect he uses in his video you can get if you use "MultiPicture Live Wallpaper" as already posted in combination with e.g launcher pro.
in multipicture live wallpaper you have to use:
- transition type: 3D Rotation
in lauchner pro:
- preferences->homescreen settings->transition effect: Flip2
also ensure, that you have:
- preferences->Appearance settings->Disable wallpaper scrolling: unchecked
For users that want to use their device in landscape only this is a very nice combination..in portrait it looks very awful in my opinion

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j4n87 said:
This 3d efffect he uses in his video you can get if you use "MultiPicture Live Wallpaper" as already posted in combination with e.g launcher pro.
in multipicture live wallpaper you have to use:
- transition type: 3D Rotation
in lauchner pro:
- preferences->homescreen settings->transition effect: Flip2
also ensure, that you have:
- preferences->Appearance settings->Disable wallpaper scrolling: unchecked
For users that want to use their device in landscape only this is a very nice combination..in portrait it looks very awful in my opinion
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Haha that's 100% correct, you xda guys sure are on the ball!! ..except I used AWD EX launcher the task bar at the bottom/ swipe hiding was built into CM7, btw do you guys know how to get an "app organizer" that organizes in categories IN the actual app scrolling menu? That's the last bit of my 100% customization missing

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Haha that's 100% correct, you xda guys sure are on the ball!! ..except I used AWD EX launcher the task bar at the bottom/ swipe hiding was built into CM7, btw do you guys know how to get an "app organizer" that organizes in categories IN the actual app scrolling menu? That's the last bit of my 100% customization missing
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I think the closest you'll get to actual app drawer organizing would be to sort the apps in groups on ADW launcher. It has the option to create and edit groups in the app drawer, and choose which one to view. I've never seen anything that allows you to put your apps into folders within the app drawer, which has never made sense to me since it would be so much more convenient. Thats the one thing that WM still has over Android imo.

wow, very nice that

What music player is that? It looks pretty cool.

huggs said:
I think the closest you'll get to actual app drawer organizing would be to sort the apps in groups on ADW launcher. It has the option to create and edit groups in the app drawer, and choose which one to view. I've never seen anything that allows you to put your apps into folders within the app drawer, which has never made sense to me since it would be so much more convenient. Thats the one thing that WM still has over Android imo.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=se.brokenbrain.drawer
With this drawer you can create folders.
....at least you can see that on the pictures. Unfortunately I'm not able to download it in my region.
It is a free app, could s.o. download it and share it here?
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eyeisdasteve said:
What music player is that? It looks pretty cool.
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Here you go:
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.abrantix.rockon.rockonnggl
on the previous page I posted a link to an drawer which seems to be able to create folders.
The app drawer he used in the video is alt drawer, can be find for free here on xda.
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video player
eyeisdasteve said:
What music player is that? It looks pretty cool.
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If you're interested the video player is called "moboplayer" it plays almost anything lol

Where did you get that lockscreen from? I love it!

bnd10706 said:
Where did you get that lockscreen from? I love it!
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.MyLockScreen_free

Just looks like a launcher plus some cool third party widgets and stuff. He says in the comments that its not a ROM, and that he'll post a tutorial soon. Until then, check out Regina 3D launcher... its in the android market. I'd post the link if I wasn't a noob...

thank you for alll answers but i have this problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16145088#post16145088

vrtskt4 said:
Just looks like a launcher plus some cool third party widgets and stuff. He says in the comments that its not a ROM, and that he'll post a tutorial soon. Until then, check out Regina 3D launcher... its in the android market. I'd post the link if I wasn't a noob...
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...check post #5 of this thread.
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j4n87 said:
Here you go:
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.abrantix.rockon.rockonnggl
on the previous page I posted a link to an drawer which seems to be able to create folders.
The app drawer he used in the video is alt drawer, can be find for free here on xda.
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Thanks!!!

When I originally asked what this was when I posted this thread, I didn't expect so many answers. Thanks you everyone for the responses. It looks like I will have some fun changing my HD2 on my next day off!

What weather app is that? This is really cool.

3D UI Tutorial Has Arrived!

So a lot of you wanted to know how I did my 3D UI in my last video.
(watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JyfrD4VrHY if you haven't already)
Annndd this is how I did it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17cSpKUdJcI
If you liked the video, maybe pass it on to some android friends!
Enjoy!

hey, thanks for this really helpful. two questions:
1.) what version of widgetlocker are you using?
2.) can i get a link to that misfits wallpaper you have on your video? im a fan of the show

kebong said:
hey, thanks for this really helpful. two questions:
1.) what version of widgetlocker are you using?
2.) can i get a link to that misfits wallpaper you have on your video? im a fan of the show
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Thanks man, I'm using Version 2.2.1
and I'll link you a wallpaper pack if you like, I think there's about 10 misfits wallpapers in there.

Thanks alot =)
it looks amazing.

Great tutorial James, thanks. By the way, would you happen to know how to change the overscroll effect from the blue glow to the bounce effect?

Not sure.
Sharpshooterrr said:
Great tutorial James, thanks. By the way, would you happen to know how to change the overscroll effect from the blue glow to the bounce effect?
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Hey, i'm not sure on how to do this exactly. I'm pretty sure it's hard coded into an apps menu:
http://www.barebonescoder.com/2010/05/android-development-bounce-animation/
Sorry I couldn't be of more help haha

@James Harrison
yeh, that wallpaper pack would be nice thanks mate

Very nice tutorial! I want to do this on my DHD, but i think i'll just wait for my Note to arrive next week.

James Harrison said:
Hey, i'm not sure on how to do this exactly. I'm pretty sure it's hard coded into an apps menu:
http://www.barebonescoder.com/2010/05/android-development-bounce-animation/
Sorry I couldn't be of more help haha
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That looks too complicated for me lol. Thanks anyway.

James - Great video. Can you let me know what the music app is and also the application drawer app is. I searched marketplace for '3', for the music app, and nothing similar appeared. Thanks fella.
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Prozac69 said:
James - Great video. Can you let me know what the music app is
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looks like "cubed" to me

Prozac69 said:
James - Great video. Can you let me know what the music app is and also the application drawer app is. I searched marketplace for '3', for the music app, and nothing similar appeared. Thanks fella.
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+1 and the 3d launcher?!
THANKS a LOT

Prozac69 said:
James - Great video. Can you let me know what the music app is and also the application drawer app is. I searched marketplace for '3', for the music app, and nothing similar appeared. Thanks fella.
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"3" as in "Cube"
https://market.android.com/details?...sIm9yZy5hYnJhbnRpeC5yb2Nrb24ucm9ja29ubmdnbCJd
Altdrawer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154299
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+1 and the 3d launcher?!
THANKS a LOT
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ADW EX Launcher with Multi Picture Live Wallpaper.

Great vid, now I have this to add to my project list for the week. I need to go from android newb to pro with a rooted phone with updated kernel and a custom launcher set up.

Fabulous tutorial. When I get my note Ill try not to mess up what you instructed.
One question though. With the 3d UI can I use live/active wallpapers (the ones that move like the moving galaxy) instead of pictures?

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mr.burn said:
Fabulous tutorial. When I get my note Ill try not to mess up what you instructed.
One question though. With the 3d UI can I use live/active wallpapers (the ones that move like the moving galaxy) instead of pictures?
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Hi, unfortunately it's only static wallpapers i'm afraid

Static screen problem
This question is for James, I presume, the maker of this tutorial. I've followed all your steps for the 3D UI, but, for some reason, the picture is staying static, there is no cube effect when I scroll screens, and yes, screen scrolling is enabled on AWD Ex. Help? =/

Did you enable the transition effects in Multi picture live wallpaper as well?
For me it works perfectly on Go Launcher Ex. I sat the transition there as well to outside cube.
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Brilliant tutorial mate, loved the UI and some really cool apps as well... will def me downloading some of them...

what keyboard do you use? (app)

Wallpaper quality very poor. Need a little help.

So any time I try to set a "HD" image as a wallpaper, it blurs and zooms in way too much. I've noticed this is a common issue with honeycomb tablets and have tried the "tricks" to get around it, but no luck. I know you can set wallpapers to look correct as I've seen the screenshots. Any tips on getting this done as the stock wallpapers just don't cut it?
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What dimensions and resolution are the images you are trying to use?
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Been trying 1920x1408 as I've read that was the optimal resolution with the way honeycomb crops wallpaper images. Some look halfway decent, most just look awful. And honestly not sure image dimensions. Just been googling HD images
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scoobysnax8569 said:
So any time I try to set a "HD" image as a wallpaper, it blurs and zooms in way too much. I've noticed this is a common issue with honeycomb tablets and have tried the "tricks" to get around it, but no luck. I know you can set wallpapers to look correct as I've seen the screenshots. Any tips on getting this done as the stock wallpapers just don't cut it?
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Search "Multipicture live wallpaper" in your market app.
It will set your images up correctly no matter what resolution they are (provided they aren't super low-res). It's a free app.
Once installed, it comes up as a choice in your regular wallpaper settings.
Sorry, I can't post links up, or I would link directly to the app.

Also, if you have a little photoshop beginning skills, you can make a template where you can overlay your image as a layer, and see exactly where things need to be moved.
When you set wallpaper from Gallery, they use a sizable template, so it will give you a good idea of what the parameters are.

ATGAdmin said:
Search "Multipicture live wallpaper" in your market app.
It will set your images up correctly no matter what resolution they are (provided they aren't super low-res). It's a free app.
Once installed, it comes up as a choice in your regular wallpaper settings.
Sorry, I can't post links up, or I would link directly to the app.
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Thanks. I got that and tried. While it does keep the whole image and leaves it without distortion, it is framed inside a black box. But it's better than before lol. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.
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Moscow Desire said:
Also, if you have a little photoshop beginning skills, you can make a template where you can overlay your image as a layer, and see exactly where things need to be moved.
When you set wallpaper from Gallery, they use a sizable template, so it will give you a good idea of what the parameters are.
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Saw this as an option as well by others. Very little Photoshop skills, but I can learn lol. I'd like to use some of the different pics I find and this seems like the best alternative to still be able to use most of the image. Thanks
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scoobysnax8569 said:
Saw this as an option as well by others. Very little Photoshop skills, but I can learn lol. I'd like to use some of the different pics I find and this seems like the best alternative to still be able to use most of the image. Thanks
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Yeah, I think I'll try and make a template when I get some free time.
There was a guy who had one a long time ago, in the themes section, but the link to download was broken (he had it on megaupload), and I looked and seems he deleted the thread a week or so ago. Link didn't work, but it had an image of how the template looked (similar when you choose wallpaper from gallery)
I can tell you some things.
1. keep it as a psp so you can keep the layers
2. Remember, it will have several layers. Overall size, portrait, and landscape.
3. Use a different color and transparency for each layer.
4. Also, don't forget the top, bottom, and side borders.
5. Use your image as a new layer, and move it to the back of the template, do you can see what parts are going to be shown in both portrait and landscape. Then you can resize and move around the layer as needed.

Moscow Desire said:
Yeah, I think I'll try and make a template when I get some free time.
There was a guy who had one a long time ago, in the themes section, but the link to download was broken (he had it on megaupload), and I looked and seems he deleted the thread a week or so ago. Link didn't work, but it had an image of how the template looked (similar when you choose wallpaper from gallery)
I can tell you some things.
1. keep it as a psp so you can keep the layers
2. Remember, it will have several layers. Overall size, portrait, and landscape.
3. Use a different color and transparency for each layer.
4. Also, don't forget the top, bottom, and side borders.
5. Use your image as a new layer, and move it to the back of the template, do you can see what parts are going to be shown in both portrait and landscape. Then you can resize and move around the layer as needed.
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Thank you very much for the help. I'll give this a whirl as soon as I can get back to my laptop and have a chance to teach myself a little. I've found a somewhat decent alternative in the meantime, Wallpaper Wizardii. It's not perfect, but it is by far the best results other than making my own. Oh and nice ROM by the way. Thanks for your hard work.
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Try Picspeed HD Wallpapers 170,000+ on Market
has a built in bg setter works on few diff scales

MD; I found two links. One with original thread with broken link but explaining what to do. Second has the template and some other basic info. Maybe this will help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056305
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?PH...5l3bvdgk0mnm6&topic=14415.msg180938#msg180938
Bill......

merc669 said:
MD; I found two links. One with original thread with broken link but explaining what to do. Second has the template and some other basic info. Maybe this will help......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056305
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?PH...5l3bvdgk0mnm6&topic=14415.msg180938#msg180938
Bill......
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Thanks for those links. Good way for me to learn the stuff. Appreciate it
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Another great tool that will work for this purpose is Wallpaper Wizardii. It's free and is not a live wallpaper. Lots of options... In your case you should choose the "scale" option if you decide to try the app.

drkalo said:
Another great tool that will work for this purpose is Wallpaper Wizardii. It's free and is not a live wallpaper. Lots of options... In your case you should choose the "scale" option if you decide to try the app.
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Found it and using it! Works great. Thanks for the tip
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Stock Like Wallpapers?

I love the stock colourful wallpaper and always come back to it. Has anyone got any similar abstract sort of style wallpapers to share? Loads of wallpaper threads but lots of them are too busy for my liking. Don't like wallpapers of people or cars or anything like that. Big fan of HTC sense wallpapers from the desire days ha ha.
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Give this a try. Stock wallpapers from several different brands.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wonderful.androidwallpapers
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Looks good but the wallpapers once applied seem very low quality in comparison to the stock lg ones
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ephumuris said:
Looks good but the wallpapers once applied seem very low quality in comparison to the stock lg ones
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If you're on Google+ there's some Wallpaper communities you can browse through. Android Wallpapers is my favorite. Some people post individual ones. Some zip them up for download. Nick Cooter has an amazing wallpaper collection. Like almost a GB worth now. You could search for him on G+ too

All you'll ever need: http://wallbase.cc/home