Hey guys, I found a nasty little bug that has made my epic unusable. Basically if you have all your home screen pages filled up and decide to create a shortcut of an app (in this case it was dolphin browser) from inside the app, Touch Wiz will crash no matter how many time you reboot the phone. All other programs work just fine, however touchwiz will without fail crash. I am trying to find a way around this without reflashing but it looks like that is my only option. Be warned everyone EB13 is not ready for prime time.
Edit: Found a quick work around, just install launcher pro from the market and hit the home button and switch your launcher to launcher pro. Now can anyone tell me how to switch back?
So why not use something other than tw? Why would you load up that many icons on 7 pages? Home Switcher from market...
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Edit: Found a quick work around, just install launcher pro from the market and hit the home button and switch your launcher to launcher pro. Now can anyone tell me how to switch back?[/QUOTE]
Download home switcher for froyo on the market its free
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Top Nurse said:
So why not use something other than tw? Why would you load up that many icons on 7 pages? Home Switcher from market...
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I didnt I had 3 full pages. Also turns out even turning off touchwiz and switching back to it ruins it. Also not the appropriate place for this but isn't possible to add more homescreens to launcher pro. But thankyou for the advice.
ishal said:
I didnt I had 3 full pages. Also turns out even turning off touchwiz and switching back to it ruins it. Also not the appropriate place for this but isn't possible to add more homescreens to launcher pro. But thankyou for the advice.
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Yes you can add screens to launcherpro by hitting (from launcherpro) menu>preferences>homescreen settngs. To fix touchwiz, hit menu>settings>applications>all, scroll down to TWlauncher cick it, and clear everything.
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Sounds like a bug in Touchwiz, not Froyo.
Thank you XDA for helping me through what was pretty much me over reacting.
I would really urge you to play around with Launcher Pro for a while. Try the different settings and see what they all do. I can't imagine using Touchwiz now. I love the way launcherpro both looks and works.
dr_gibberish said:
I would really urge you to play around with Launcher Pro for a while. Try the different settings and see what they all do. I can't imagine using Touchwiz now. I love the way launcherpro both looks and works.
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Aug 31st... the first day I had my phone I moved to Launcher Pro and haven't looked back... not a single reason to use TW
Try hitting menu/settings/apps/manage apps/all.
Find twlauncher and clear data and cache. It will likely blow out anything you had on you screens but may allow you to use it again if that's what you are looking for.
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snowmanwithahat said:
Aug 31st... the first day I had my phone I moved to Launcher Pro and haven't looked back... not a single reason to use TW
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TW is for folk who want their phone to feel more iOSish, and if that's what they want, meh. More power to 'em.
I used LP for a long time, but am giving Go Launcher a whirl these days. I kinda like it even more, but...
Ugh, Launcherpro has THE BEST agenda widget on Android. No free widget I've tried even comes close. Really frustrating.
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snowmanwithahat said:
Aug 31st... the first day I had my phone I moved to Launcher Pro and haven't looked back... not a single reason to use TW
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Amen to that, brotha! I love launcher pro. Really works well.
snowmanwithahat said:
Aug 31st... the first day I had my phone I moved to Launcher Pro and haven't looked back... not a single reason to use TW
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Got my phone in august 31, moved to launcherpro sept 4, havent looked back either, its great, especially with the scrollable dock and all the customizations you can do!!
Meh - LP is pretty good but I suspect most people don't use most of the options, making it kind-of big. I haven't found a better option though. It's pretty darn good.
I use LauncherPro, and I have long since deleted both TouchWiz an the stock launcher from the /system/apps/ folder. It frees up a bit of space.
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Meh - LP is pretty good but I suspect most people don't use most of the options, making it kind-of big. I haven't found a better option though. It's pretty darn good.
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ADWLauncher EX
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ADWLauncher EX
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Adw ex is my favorite as well. It seems smoother.
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kelmar13 said:
Try hitting menu/settings/apps/manage apps/all.
Find twlauncher and clear data and cache. It will likely blow out anything you had on you screens but may allow you to use it again if that's what you are looking for.
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Yeah this is what I was going to suggest. It WILL delete all your settings related to the launcher.
Why fill your homescreens with apps anyway...talk about cludered ...
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I am using the paid version of LauncherPro and loving it. Very stable over TW.
Darkk
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Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?
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Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?
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Using launcher pro at the mo without any issues. Nice and smooth.
I'm using launcher pro. It's just as smooth as the stock launcher, and I prefer the 4 dock shortcuts to the the 2 in the stock.
There is an issue with the 3D app drawer, it doesn't work properly, so I had to turn off that feature. I'm sure the dev will update for Gingerbread soon enough. 3D drawer is cool, but not a deal breaker for me.
LauncherPro Plus always.
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Launcher Pro Plus
Using ADW Launcher. I think I might go back to stock though because I love the new app drawer effects and whatnot.
Launcher pro plus, can't beat its widgets
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Using LP, needed/wanted the 7 screens.
Stock
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No problems for me. I prefer the options of launcher pro.
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Launcher Pro Plus for the awesome Widgets, five column launcher, and the four app dock bar. I also like the sliding additional docks more than ADWs flip up one.
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Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).
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Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).
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Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.
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Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.
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Yes, that's what I'm doing. I posted a bug report on the dev's website several days ago, but no response from him yet. I'm patient, though.
When people were reporting here "using launcher pro with no problems" I thought they might have meant including the 3D app drawer.
All my phones ever get is Launcher Pro Plus!
LauncherPro Plus.....
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I was really hoping to remain stock Android, but I've caved and switched over to AWD. Gingerbread is chalk full of glitches - for example, sometimes when attempting to move icon apps on home screens, they'll automatically snap back into place, and/or sometimes disappear altogether without having gone anywhere near the trash can. AWD does not have this problem whatsoever. There are a slew of other odd glitches with GB. I hope 2.3.2 addresses some of these bugs.
I made the switch to ADW EX from LPP. I like how ADW handles the icon labels more, and the transition effects are sweet.
I'm probably going with Launcher Pro, but Santa FedEx hasn't shown up yet with my new toy.
I got used to LP very quickly, after being rudely hit about the head with that wonderful TouchWiz. I might try out the stock launcher just for s&g, but I suspect I will need more than 5 home screens. I haven't found any reason to go for LP Pro yet.
I use ADW, may upgrade to ADW EX once it's got a bit more version history to prove it's worth the cash. I'm not zealously defensive of any particular launcher, though. Some people like stock, some people like Launcher Pro, some people like ADW, et cetera.
If you're not totally happy with what came on your phone, shop around! Try out some alternatives and find one that you enjoy using. Since we're talking entirely about UI here, you, the user, are the one in the best position to make the choice. ADW.Launcher and Launcher Pro are both free. Their paid versions add features, but you should be able to tell whether you like them or not from the free ones. It's not really important what other people use, what you should use is the one you like.
Is there an easy way to uninstall or just disable the Dell Stage UI? It BLOWS. I have an AT&T Unlocked Streak w/QDLTool Froyo 2.2. I like the basic OS, but this Stage thing is terrible. I tried looking through different threads, and the only thing I have seen so far is to flash something else.
It seems as though Dell Stage is an app, as I found it in the system file under apps.
Thanks
Download another launcher
Launcherpro
Go launcher
Zeam
Ads launcher
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After installing other launcher, next time you press home button it will ask which app to launch, select the launcher you would like, make sure you select the check box for default selection. You might need to do this for some other actions too, but once done the launcher will get executed from next time.
I have tried 3 or 4 other but din't find any better. Slidescreen looks good but not enough to replace.
Go with ADW Launcher EX. They just came out with the EX Edition. Its Really Really Nice. Then, download Home Switcher from the Market. Either way, once you set the different launcher as your default launcher, it will launch that one everytime.
Note: Be sure to delete everything off the Stage UI so theres no widgets or any icons on the screens. Then just keep all of the stuff added on our other launchers screen.
If you are rooted, you can use another launcher and delete Stage with Ti Backup. I used the "freeze" feature to make sure it was okay and it was fine for me.
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Is there an easy way to uninstall or just disable the Dell Stage UI? It BLOWS. I have an AT&T Unlocked Streak w/QDLTool Froyo 2.2. I like the basic OS, but this Stage thing is terrible. I tried looking through different threads, and the only thing I have seen so far is to flash something else.
It seems as though Dell Stage is an app, as I found it in the system file under apps.
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Moving to General
Ah good. Just deleted mine. Wasn't sure I was able to delete it without side effects. I have frozen dell sync. Don't need it but not sure I have to keep that. Anyone know?
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How about the dell backup app. Can I delete that too?
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If you are rooted, you can use another launcher and delete Stage with Ti Backup. I used the "freeze" feature to make sure it was okay and it was fine for me.
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So you deleted it?
I have Titanium and almost deleted Stage but feared a side effect.
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CGI_Ram said:
So you deleted it?
I have Titanium and almost deleted Stage but feared a side effect.
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Yeah, im using ADW EX make sure you have another launcher set as the default and you you can delete stage with no problems. Im on 2.2 318 with Perf fix. But, back it up and freeze it first just to make sure.
Terrigno said:
Go with ADW Launcher EX. They just came out with the EX Edition. Its Really Really Nice. Then, download Home Switcher from the Market. Either way, once you set the different launcher as your default launcher, it will launch that one everytime.
Note: Be sure to delete everything off the Stage UI so theres no widgets or any icons on the screens. Then just keep all of the stuff added on our other launchers screen.
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ADW Launcher EX is superb (just like Compiz and Beryl on Ubuntu ) thanks for sujesting, I didnt know it was released.
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ADW Launcher EX is superb (just like Compiz and Beryl on Ubuntu ) thanks for sujesting, I didnt know it was released.
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loads of comments on the market place saying that Launcher Pro is better than ADW EX.
Anyone with experience of both launchers out there with a recommendation??
sn707 said:
Yeah, im using ADW EX make sure you have another launcher set as the default and you you can delete stage with no problems. Im on 2.2 318 with Perf fix. But, back it up and freeze it first just to make sure.
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I have the exact same build as you.
Thanks for the feedback.
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loads of comments on the market place saying that Launcher Pro is better than ADW EX.
Anyone with experience of both launchers out there with a recommendation??
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I think it's just personal preference. I prefer launcher pro plus. They are both good alternative launcher. Try them both then decide for yourself. You can use the free versions to get an idea.
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For those interested. I dont use adw myself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1031836
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It's pretty much using the Gingerbread Launcher as a base rather than Froyo. It's odd though, even if you're not using it as your main launcher when you uninstall anything the launcher crashes.
I've experienced this on CM7 as well as EC05.
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It's pretty much using the Gingerbread Launcher as a base rather than Froyo. It's odd though, even if you're not using it as your main launcher when you uninstall anything the launcher crashes.
I've experienced this on CM7 as well as EC05.
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Hmm, well, it is just a beta.
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There is nothing that can match GO Launcher EX.I used them all and this is the best one followed by Zeam launcher.
Adw launcher ex. Its just the bomb. I hope I get a free upgrade.
cd's or tapes?
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Adw launcher ex. Its just the bomb. I hope I get a free upgrade.
cd's or tapes?
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+1 ADW Launcher EX is by far my favorite home replacement. I love the hidden dockbar. This beta a is not good... At all. They'll fix it before long, I'm sure.
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+1 ADW Launcher EX is by far my favorite home replacement. I love the hidden dockbar. This beta a is not good... At all. They'll fix it before long, I'm sure.
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Dumb question, but how do you activate/deactivate the hidden dockbar? I have had this as my home replacement but haven't been able to figure that out....
If you want to enable/disable, go Settings -> More -> ADWSettings -> UI Settings -> Dockbar
If you want to use it, swipe up from bottom of screen to bring up hidden dockbar, swipe down from top of hidden dockbar to hide it.
I always lock my desktop (especially after customizing either dockbars) b/c if I don't I always end up screwing up my dockbars by dragging icons off of them. Some launchers have dockbar launching icon which is handy, but the only thing I don't like is that it doesn't look like you can edit it or move it.
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Dumb question, but how do you activate/deactivate the hidden dockbar? I have had this as my home replacement but haven't been able to figure that out....
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Move your finger down on the dock i believe just swipe down....
To get back to normal dock swipe up...
I set mine up to open/close with the home button.
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There is nothing that can match GO Launcher EX.I used them all and this is the best one followed by Zeam launcher.
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Why does everyone like GO launcher so much? The themes are awful
First let me say I'm not rooted. With that out of the way, are there any home launchers that are optimized for this tegra 2 phone? I've used ADW, Launcher pro, and Go Launcher and all 3 of them ran slightly slower than just using the stock launcher.
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Since dual core is so new there are no launchers or even many apps that make any use of the extra power
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Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of. Has anyone had any success with a home launcher running fast and smoothly on a non rooted atrix?
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GO Launcher EX ran fast on my non-rooted Atrix. There are a lot of settings for GO Launcher and I just set all the transitions to the fastest settings and it ran fine. I didn't notice any lag at all. I'm rooted now and I'm still using GO Launcher EX.
In fact I'm using all their add-ons for SMS, Dialer, Weather, Score, etc and they all run pretty fast on the Atrix.
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Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of. Has anyone had any success with a home launcher running fast and smoothly on a non rooted atrix?
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When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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Or he could just freeze the stock launcher with titanium backup that works well.
Evil.Bonsai said:
When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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Yeah, I went through all the usual proper steps. Just for kicks I just reinstalled go launcher a few hours ago. Within 1 hour it started freezing my phone causing my screen to either stutter or just go totally unresponsive. Going to go back to adw and see if it happens with that
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I have had no problems with ADW Launcher EX.
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I have had no problems with ADW Launcher EX.
DK
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Same here. It's the best option for Android phones.
Do you think the Fancy Widget clock widget might be a problem? I've read that it does some funky freezing to some people.
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Do you think the Fancy Widget clock widget might be a problem? I've read that it does some funky freezing to some people.
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It's a strong possibility.
Since my Galaxy S, I've stopped using all running widgets.
Actually come to think of it, all my current icons are shortcuts which is probably why Launcher Pro runs as smooth as butter for me...
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Or he could just freeze the stock launcher with titanium backup that works well.
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+1
My LWP runs MUCH smoother after freezing all the recommended stuff I'm on GingerBlur 3.5 BTW
JUST ROOT!!
Running adw ex.. noo slow downs whatsoever
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+1 for zeam, I've been using it for months now and its very smooth. It is very minimal by comparison to most others though.... which is what I was looking for actually.
Im using go launcher and having no problems whatsoever... I also use fancy widget on my home screen.
Have also used both lpp and adw* both ran pretty good as well. I just prefer go launcher
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omnius1 said:
First let me say I'm not rooted. With that out of the way, are there any home launchers that are optimized for this tegra 2 phone? I've used ADW, Launcher pro, and Go Launcher and all 3 of them ran slightly slower than just using the stock launcher.
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Root, flash GladiAtrix 3, then use ADW Launcher or Launcher Pro. I use both. You will see a significant speed increase.
Hmmm I might bite the bullet and do that. What's the best root method for a bell canadian atrix?
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Hmmm I might bite the bullet and do that. What's the best root method for a bell canadian atrix?
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Get to the french 2.1.1 sbf section and get to there... Its seriously fun
on a side note go launcher ex just got updated and there are some new app drawer animations that I like.
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Ive used both Launcher Pro Plus and GO Launcher EX extensively, and GO Launcher EX has been the smoothest, fastest, best launcher.
I can vouch for the new update with the Icon Transition in the app drawer, its pretty slick. Good stuff here.. not sure how the GO team keeps this stuff free.
same as post above, golauncher is just as good if not better than lp plus, and its free. no brainer
ADW EX has been updated today with a lot of fixes and options for Tablets including having the dock on the bottom in landscape and many more! There are tons of fixes for Honeycomb tablets especially for 10" screens. If you are an ADW EX user, but found it too buggy before, it night be good for you now! You can also set the secondary dock as the default which has scrolling like launcher pro.
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If you are an ADW EX user, but found it too buggy before, it night be good for you now!
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Yep... I had stopped using it, but this was a killer update. It is really great now.
Yup Anderweb always comes through. Excellent update. BTW what happened to the option of changing the dockbar background?
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Nice to hear! I can't wait to get my TF back in my hands from the shop....
fantastic update! Been eagerly anticipating this
Note to any noobs like me - backup your layout. It doesn't transfer over to the updated app and now I have to set it up from scratch :S
Niice! Thanks for letting us know, I had no idea. I've been missing ADW Ex since I updated to 1.7.. And the new additions to it sound great.
EDIT: What is the new version number? The online market still says 1.3.3.
1.3.3.1
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher
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1.3.3.1
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher
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Guess the web market only shows 3 numbers..thanks anyways
Actually it shows all 4. It also shows update date of august 16th.
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Hmm..mine doesn't. Whatever though, doesn't really matter..
But ugh, is there any way to remove the top bar? it's quite annoying.
love being able to customize like this.
How can i rate adw in market? I want to give it 5 stars :-D
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love being able to customize like this.
How can i rate adw in market? I want to give it 5 stars :-D
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I also cant find option to rate apps in market app
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Hmm..mine doesn't. Whatever though, doesn't really matter..
But ugh, is there any way to remove the top bar? it's quite annoying.
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You can hide it albeit temporarily through launcher actions.
YoshimuraSei said:
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I also cant find option to rate apps in market app
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Log-in to the internet site with your browser, sign in with your username and password and then you can rate apps
im new to this, love the speed of the scrolling screen when i had a quick play. but looking for advice
i want a clean home screen with none of the + signs, adecent weather /time/date widget and app shortcuts same size as stock
what are people using for this sort of things decent add on recomendations would be great
How to change apperiance of main black dock? I can change only bar with 5 blank spots..not this bar for tablets.. Any ideas?
My new homescreen
Ok, now that looks clean. I love not having those icons all over the screen. If this is from ADW, I'm tempted.
Only wish that we could put things all the way to the edge of the screen, with the dockbar. Can only do it without, and that's annoying too.
Is there a good way to set wallpapers with ADW? I keep getting a half black half wallpaper result.
Thanks in advance.