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Helixlauncher(2) on Desire

Has anyone tried to install the Helixlauncher or Helixlauncher2 app created for the Nexus One on their Desire? I'm curious because it seems the stock android 2.1 launcher2 from the Nexus One is removed from the Desire rom, and I really like the look of it and don't think I will use the Sense widgets anyway to save battery.

Renco said:
Has anyone tried to install the Helixlauncher or Helixlauncher2 app created for the Nexus One on their Desire? I'm curious because it seems the stock android 2.1 launcher2 from the Nexus One is removed from the Desire rom, and I really like the look of it and don't think I will use the Sense widgets anyway to save battery.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Amcaot1Us

Yeah I know the 2.1 launcher was available in the preview devises like the one in the video, but this launcher is removed from the final device (see the launcher2 threads in the general Desire section).

deprecate said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Amcaot1Us
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It does't work that method any more when you try it just starts sense again they have taken the launcher out, Helixauncher2 app works nice from the market place i like how you can drag things either side of the all programs launcher.
If anyone wants to try these things and wants to change easy from one to the other so you can set one as default download home switcher from the market place then you can use which ever you like.

Home Switcher doesn't give me an option for default Android.

It will when you install helixlauncher 2.

Jabbypants said:
It will when you install helixlauncher 2.
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Jabbypants said:
It does't work that method any more when you try it just starts sense again they have taken the launcher out, Helixauncher2 app works nice from the market place i like how you can drag things either side of the all programs launcher.
If anyone wants to try these things and wants to change easy from one to the other so you can set one as default download home switcher from the market place then you can use which ever you like.
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So does it mean that if I install HELIXLAUNCHER2 & Home Switcher from Android Market. Then I should be able 2 have standard android 2.1 or what... Your help is appreciated friend...
K7

Tried it for a day and it froze on me twice. Never had my Desire freeze on me before and i installed nothing else new so i'm putting it down to this. Removing!

This kills weather animation if you switch back to Sense, and seriously why would you buy HTC and not use Sense it is the best UI around and once rooted will be completely customised.
How ever on other android devices this would be a great app.

K 7 said:
So does it mean that if I install HELIXLAUNCHER2 & Home Switcher from Android Market. Then I should be able 2 have standard android 2.1 or what... Your help is appreciated friend...
K7
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This works fine for me i been using Helix for 4 days now with no issues, if you install Helix 2 and home switcher when you launch home switcher you have a choice of using Helixlauncher2(stock 2.1 android like the Nexus) or Sense UI.
I switch between the 2 all the time and have had no problems with it at all, one day i might prefer sense the other nexus style just depends
In the picture below what i like with helixlauncher you can drag things either side of the launcher and they stay there as you move about the screens, which i like and it saves 4 icons on your main screen.
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K 7 said:
So does it mean that if I install HELIXLAUNCHER2 & Home Switcher from Android Market. Then I should be able 2 have standard android 2.1 or what... Your help is appreciated friend...
K7
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Yes. Works perfect for me like that.

If any body knows if Helix Launcher & Home Switcher are uninstall-able & if after uninstall if leaves any ill-affect (as one of the post above says it destroys something in weather animation)...
K7

I tried Helix again and this time not got any freezes but now my icons when i press the menu button are all there but the text is really far to the right. So you see 1 and a half letters for each item lol.

I find it odd as it works perfectly for me you are getting helix launcher 2 and not just helix launcher.

Jabbypants said:
I find it odd as it works perfectly for me you are getting helix launcher 2 and not just helix launcher.
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Yes I'm not that slow. I guess its possibly conflicting with some sort of app or setting.

I have them both working side-by-side without a single quirk. Removed it first time so this is a typical reinstall.
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Managed to reproduce the error again. Something to do with the screen rotation not sure what i did but once the text is stuck it requires a restart of Helix 2 or the phone.

ephumuris said:
I tried Helix again and this time not got any freezes but now my icons when i press the menu button are all there but the text is really far to the right. So you see 1 and a half letters for each item lol.
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I am having this issue too. I think it has something to do with using 3D apps like openGL games where the screen automatically rotates, because the Helix launcher is also 3D accelerated but then back in portrait mode.
This issue also exists with custom 2.1 roms on Hero when you use the Google gallery.

[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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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...

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.
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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
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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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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.

what do you have on your homescreen?

What kind of programs, widgets, applications, etc. Do you have on your home screen??
The g2 comes with 7 screens.. I only have my main home screen setup. Any suggestions on what to put on the other ones?
Sent from my T-Mobile G2

get launcher pro plus, the epicness will amaze you. get widgets like: to do list; beautiful widgets; countdown widget; tesla flashlight widget, phone dialer widget, these are a few. launcher pro plus comes with its own facebook, message, phone contact widgets pretty similar to htc sense

I really like this buzzbox app for current news.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

bigstunta101 said:
get launcher pro plus, the epicness will amaze you. get widgets like: to do list; beautiful widgets; countdown widget; tesla flashlight widget, phone dialer widget, these are a few. launcher pro plus comes with its own facebook, message, phone contact widgets pretty similar to htc sense
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Cool thanks bro
Sent from my T-Mobile G2

Being used to the G1 I'm having a hard time using up all the screens. I've delegated my home screen with with most used apps,left screen for entertainment, and the right screen for tweaking.
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3rd screen: Standard power widget, 5 settings shortcuts, droidlight, speedtest, and calculator.
Home: Search, Battery Left widget, Audio Manager widget, Gallery, Camera..
5th: my "Cloud" screen (amazon mp3, youtube, Market, and the like), a folder for Google maps and sky stuff, Astro file, and a simple notepad.
6th: Browser shortcuts, Dolphin, Xda, Music, and Persian Analog Clock widget.
Cluttered? yes

I don't really know what to put for all these screens. I came from a MT3G, but with cyanogen I could have like 9 screens but could edit it back down to 3. Now I'm stuck with 7...
So I made one dedicated to music, I like this page

how are you guys taking screenshots?
I have launch pro plus but I'm more like a minimalist.
I just have the black background (which matches the black tmobile gel case actually) with Beautiful Widgets. One of the other screens is just a basic Launcher Pro Calendar Widget, and the another is Friends (Facebook+Twitter).
I put my commonly used apps/games on the bottom (quick launch) which also has 3 pages.

For that one I used Shoot Me app from the market, but requires root.
You can also use USB Debug. ADB on pc too

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What app are you guys using to do a screenshot?
EDIT:
Nevermind i see the previous post mentioning ShootMe

nighthawk626
I like your layout.
What apps you have on there?
I love that you have your discharge date countdown on your home page.
But 1600 days!? You do a 6 yr term?

rockgod said:
nighthawk626
I like your layout.
What apps you have on there?
I love that you have your discharge date countdown on your home page.
But 1600 days!? You do a 6 yr term?
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The same ones that bigstunta101 mentioned, they are pretty neat. But yea I'm on the 6 year to-hell-and-back ride.
The apps are: countdown widget, system info widget, tesla light, taskiller, mobile signal widget and cache clearing app I think. But thnx
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ddgarcia05 said:
I really like this buzzbox app for current news.
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+1 great widget
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Here's my homescreen:

Ha, I figured out screen cap ! (PDAnet for the drivier install, Android SDK for capture)
But... How do you paste it full size?

Oh yeah!! I got it!

Shots!
A few of mines!

My browser setup!
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My ADW Launcher EX themed kindle - Post your pics

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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!