So I use that popular LCD changer that most of you use, and set it to 200... or 190. BUT... no matter what it won't let me use the extra space to relocate and use more icons, on either the desktop or the apparently pages. There's enough room for lots more icons per page, but my Tab thinks there isn't and keeps snapping them back to where the original density would limit them to.
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Is this a limitation of the OEM launcher system? Which reminds me... is there a way to replace the Samsung browser icon on the launcher (to the right of the Alps button) with, say, Dolphin or Firefox?
Think there's already a thread on this I think.
Anyway, changing the density will not change the layout of the home screen (lower dpi wont add an extra column) unless you manually change it with LP/ADW or whatever other home app you use.
And do you mean you want to change the shortcut? Longpress as you do with any other.
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Think there's already a thread on this I think.
Anyway, changing the density will not change the layout of the home screen (lower dpi wont add an extra column) unless you manually change it with LP/ADW or whatever other home app you use.
And do you mean you want to change the shortcut? Longpress as you do with any other.
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if you had used the LCD Density program you would know what he was talking about. thats an idea dont you think?
What he's saying is this:
LCD Density makes things smaller and on the desktop it appears to give more room for more icons however that room / space is not usable at all.
You can use launcherpro to make more icons on the launcher
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Launcher pro replaces the OEM one... can't the OEM launcher be used to do what I want?
I don't think there is anyway to do that in the stock launcher.
You need to use either ADW launcher or launcher pro.
I recommend ADW.
Oh btw if all you want to do is have more icons on the launcher you need not use LCD density changer.
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i use lcd density changer and also adw ex (paid for version of adw). density at 180 and have 10 icons per row and 10 per column... fits the screen perfect and is just right for me.
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if you had used the LCD Density program you would know what he was talking about. thats an idea dont you think?
What he's saying is this:
LCD Density makes things smaller and on the desktop it appears to give more room for more icons however that room / space is not usable at all.
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What bit of my post have you ignored? The middle bit?
That's what I said. Changing the density will not change the layout of the desktop. It wont give you more rows because that's not what it does. It makes the phone think the screen is larger thus makes everything smaller.
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Having all of those icons and rows must be an editable option that comes with the paid version of ADW. I can't get more than 4 icons across and 4 down with free ADW and 180 lcd.
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In the free version you should be able to change rows and columns under screen prefs in adw settings
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Thanks, but the only options or any type of settings I see for the free version of ADW are the "Launcher Actions" when you long press the home screen (or other any of the adjoining screens). I'm sure you already know but these are just shortcuts for ADW actions. I suppose I will check out the paid version.
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You press menu>more>ADW Settings then scroll to Desktop Rows/Columns.
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Awesome. Thanks man. Something so simple yet I could not find it. Exactly what I wanted!
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Is there a way to add more panels to the home screen?...I could use 2 more....I looked under ADW settings and did not see the option. Thanks....
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I think the max is 7. Were you looking for more? You can have 1-7 under ADW's settings.
For me, I've actually been doing fewer screens. I prefer to fit more in less screens. Less flipping around that way.
There are several apps that let you fit more apps into less space via clever widgets. I use FolderOrganizer the most; and Multicon and a few others.
ADW changed the way you manage screens. It's no longer just a 'setting'.
launch the screen preview (usually set on the home button) and then hit the menu button. You can then add or edit your screens. It's a bit of a complicated interface, but allows for moving screens (say you want to move your right-most screen over to the left most spot, etc), deleting screens, adding screens, and setting which one is the 'home' or default.
Yeah I figured it out last night.... Its under the EDIT heading...Slowly figuring this out Is there a way to modify the Framework.res or a similar file to get the stock 2.2 cube 3d app window in ADW? Not a requirement, but would be cool. Working on theming and want to make that a part of my theme
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Yeah I figured it out last night.... Its under the EDIT heading...Slowly figuring this out Is there a way to modify the Framework.res or a similar file to get the stock 2.2 cube 3d app window in ADW? Not a requirement, but would be cool. Working on theming and want to make that a part of my theme
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You would not edit the framework for that... you would edit the ADW .apk. Everything that you see on your home screen is in ADW.Launcher .apk. Unless.. you're not using ADW of course.
Ok. Just decompile the ADW.apk and find the that screens info and replace with 2.2 3d? Any help is appreciated. I'm learning this stuff
Hello, I have installed in my Streak the application Lcd density and have put the value 200 and it works of marvel, has increased the icons, the text and everything in general. One sees quite now of marvel.
Yes, that is a fine progam. I have gone to 240 but only for a while.
If you have any issue with programs switch back to 160 and check the program.
wouldn't work on my 2.2, 318...changed resolution, hit the reboot button and nothing happened.
Hello, you have to be root, the application to disburden of the market busybox and apply the lcd density.
Even after root, there is a line in the build.prop that you may have to add in order to get the LCD program to run.
And, if you are already going into the build.prop to edit, you might as well just adjust the LCD density from there. I'll see if I can find it.
I ran for a little on 160, but I found the icons to be too small. Then I switched to 240 and found that it was OK but not great. I'm on 200 now and I find it to be perfect.
PS: Here's the line.
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
Just add that in somewhere and then you can edit it as you please. You can set it to 160 (default) or as high as 240. I think it needs to be in steps of 20 (ie: 160, 180, 200, 220, 240) but it might be as little as steps of 10.
I find 140 way too small and 200 way too big. 160 is just nice. But I dont like the HUGE gaps between icons. It's only like 4 rows a screen. And the screen is so big. I like to have only 1 screen. Rest of the apps are in the drawer. So its a little irritating now. Currently, have the beautiful widget clock with weather ( takes up 2 rows), a row of beautiful widgets such as brighness toggle, wifi, timed silence and vibrate widegets and a row of apps such a messages, foursquare, market and facebook.
I really wish all the real estate on the screen could be utilized.
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I find 140 way too small and 200 way too big. 160 is just nice. But I dont like the HUGE gaps between icons. It's only like 4 rows a screen. And the screen is so big. I like to have only 1 screen. Rest of the apps are in the drawer. So its a little irritating now. Currently, have the beautiful widget clock with weather ( takes up 2 rows), a row of beautiful widgets such as brighness toggle, wifi, timed silence and vibrate widegets and a row of apps such a messages, foursquare, market and facebook.
I really wish all the real estate on the screen could be utilized.
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I think the new pay version of ADW.Launcher (EX?) can now let you resize specific icons. It might be worth looking into. I had just paid for the Plus version of Launcher Pro, so I'm not going to go down that route just yet.
Maybe you could add more rows of columns to your sceen. Maybe 4 by 6 or something like that.
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I tried it last night after finally getting rooted. I tried 200 and think it would be perfect for when I have the streak in y car dock driving down the road but for everyday use I prefer the default of 160.
Mine is rooted, with super one click
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Hello, you have to be root, the application to disburden of the market busybox and apply the lcd density.
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mellojoe said:
I think the new pay version of ADW.Launcher (EX?) can now let you resize specific icons. It might be worth looking into. I had just paid for the Plus version of Launcher Pro, so I'm not going to go down that route just yet.
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That was right. ADW Launcher EX was the first app I bought when I got my streak. Didnt play with the settings so much. Yea you can add columns or rows (Both up to 8). The default is 4x4. However, although the icons look fine in portrait mode, they get screwed up in landscape mode. Some icons even over lap one another. I am sure there will be a sweetspot where a combo will work for both portrait and landscape. If anyone finds that combo, please let us know. Till then back to 4x4 for me.
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That was right. ADW Launcher EX was the first app I bought when I got my streak. Didnt play with the settings so much. Yea you can add columns or rows (Both up to 8). The default is 4x4. However, although the icons look fine in portrait mode, they get screwed up in landscape mode. Some icons even over lap one another. I am sure there will be a sweetspot where a combo will work for both portrait and landscape. If anyone finds that combo, please let us know. Till then back to 4x4 for me.
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I use ADW EX and 4x6 is tbe sweet spot for me.
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have a look at the attached screenshot. i decreased the screensize (smaller). now i can just use the space like for the standard screensize. i tried some apps already but with no app i can use the full space
i prefer have rather 1 home screen with all what i want as having 5 home screens
any hints so far
thanks
Try Launcher Pro from the app store to change from the default home launcher...in the options you can specify how many columns and rows your home screen(s) have, so that you can fill up all that unused space with icons if you wish.
You can't fill it because the launcher doesn't think they're there. The stock launcher is 5x5. Decreasing the density doesn't give you more rows&columns.
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Try Launcher Pro from the app store to change from the default home launcher...in the options you can specify how many columns and rows your home screen(s) have, so that you can fill up all that unused space with icons if you wish.
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spot on with this response.
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hello all
have a look at the attached screenshot. i decreased the screensize (smaller). now i can just use the space like for the standard screensize. i tried some apps already but with no app i can use the full space
i prefer have rather 1 home screen with all what i want as having 5 home screens
any hints so far
thanks
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you might be interested of this. Laungh-X Pro is the solution!
hello ovigt
thank you for the name of the software.
i will try it
i found awd launcher yesterday. and it fulfill the wishes
as you can see in the screen 8x6 icons. if i place a bigger icon (like the watch - 2 icon size) it still allow me to put some next to it.
do they have a trial version ?
i mean - the 1.8 are not the problem - if that tool is what i am looking for. it needs to be smooth with movements, not a battery killer and easy to handle.
thank you
I installed The pre rooted GB today and so far am liking it, but I want more icons on the home screen. Is there any way to change/edit the home screen or what is the best option to keep the features of GB home but have the capability of editing and personalizing.
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here is a widget app that allows for more icons in a 1x1 space...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.h9kdroid.multicon&feature=search_result
I think Launcher Pro allows for grid re sizing, though rotating the screen may make everything look "off"
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
not exactly the solution you had in mind i know but its the best i can come up with
for me i just use the app drawer and group apps accordingly...
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I installed The pre rooted GB today and so far am liking it, but I want more icons on the home screen. Is there any way to change/edit the home screen or what is the best option to keep the features of GB home but have the capability of editing and personalizing.
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You probably want to install an alternate launcher if I understood your need correctly.
Both ADW and LauncherPro allow resizing the home grid, so you can fit in more icons and customize the home screen in general.
I use ADW and it allows to set up the grid for portrait and landscape modes individually. Can't say for sure about LP, but it probably can do it too.
Hello,
Been using Nova Launcher Prime for quite a few months now. I really enjoy how light and slick the launcher is, however I generally add icons and little more than that. I don't really play around with the grid settings, margins, however I have seen so many great home screens for the Nexus 4 I'm beginning to get a little jealous as many are using Nova and not some bloaty launcher like Buzz.
I have found when using an icon pack, the dock icons are never the same size as the icons above on the main home screen. If I check "small icons" in dock settings they are smaller as I would expect, however if I uncheck this then the dock icons are bigger than the homes creen icons.
It gives any layout I'm trying to achieve an odd look. I wanted to give my screen an MIUI/Iphone home screen look where the icons in both dock and above are the same size. The only way I think I can do this is remove the dock, but then I won't be able to add dock backgrounds should I wish.
Anyone understand where I'm coming from here?
Also, if someone can point me somewhere to get the best out of Nova, put together some cool home screens etc, Thank you.
Have you tried resizing icons under nova settings>look and feel>icon size? Haven't really paid attention to the icon differences as I don't use a dock now.
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I've noticed that some icon packs don't play nice with nova. Meaning that the icons get stretched out and look like they're cut off. Now if I manually add the icons, they're fine. It's not all icon packs though. Have you tried other icons?
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I think there is also an option for the hight of the menubar itself (normal and higher). maybe this will help.