I have started the task of getting my head round UL and how it works. There is quite a bit to learn and a whole shedload of threads dotted about all over the place with useful information.
Some of these threads are about UL, others about icons and/or their use in UL. The purpose of this thread is to act as a reference point for all of the threads on UL related matters.
The intent is to save time trawling through the site by having all the links in one place.
Feel free to add to this; however it would be useful if you could ensure that you don't duplicate a thread already mentioned here.
Cheers
WB
UL Related Threads:
Tabbed today screens and UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365334
350 UL icons including Prada items
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=379229
English version of UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365621
Bluemetalaxe worlds biggest icon thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378260
gofawkurself UL icons thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386213
uptono6ood chrome icon set
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378018
gt500 icon collection for UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2117130
dv8ways .ico set fo UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=373303
kcguy 2 new skins for rltoday & UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2102854
bluemetalaxe icon pack for UL (iphone glossy) - See post 13 in this reference thread for position re update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371553
how to disable auto minimise in UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371709
blemetalaxe update on worlds biggest icon set for ppc (227)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2036835
photo dialer query for UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=370285
disable UL tab highlighting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=387005
problem with UL with more than 2 today plugins
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378817
creating a button link in UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=387117
ultimate launch setups to view
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389019
Thanks wacky, it sure makes my job easier.
Great list, but it would be great if you could tell what each thread contains?
yes it will be a good starter for those who wants to use ULtimate launcher theme hopefully there will be an indication for each link that you have given
but anyways this is a great thread and greater is the one who has started this
Thanks a lot for saving us time
it will be better if someone can make a thread for battery status theme that they have used in coordination with the Ultimate launcher
I do believe they go hand in hand
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350510
NOTE: there is a thread here but still to many pages for a reader to read but what I am asking is what theme that you are using in coordination with your Ultimate launch
-> aurora is a good alternative but it sometimes get too complicated ( I have done it though) for the other members to make IMHO
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Great list, but it would be great if you could tell what each thread contains?
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Yes, it's better if you give more information about every threads
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Yes, it's better if you give more information about every threads
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Done (see post 1).
WB
UL Customization
Word to the wise, don't change the background color of UL unless you have your device backed up or better yet, you can boot in safe mode and disable UL from your today screen. I changed the background color and it locked up my device. I did 3 soft resets and I couldn't boot in normal mode. Luckily I had a safe mode tool installed so I booted into safe mode and disabled UL.
However, this is one of the coolest launchers I have ever used. It's a little rough around the edges. Hopefully it will get better as time goes on. I just wish their was an English forum to post bugs and requests to for the author of this cool software.
I have changed my background color many times and it never locked up my device.
I'm under the impression that it may be rom related sometimes, and not UL. On some roms, I can use youtubeplay, and others I can't or it'll install, but wont open. On some cooked roms, I can use igo, Tom Tom, and others I can't. You'd believe that if you have jbed installed, you'd be able to use Opera Mini. As it is well documented on this site, many are having issues with it and having to tweak this and that create/install mortscripts, blah blah, blah. Sometimes it not the app, it's the cooked rom. Some have had to remove and reinstall UL because they were having today plugin issues. Just my two cents. My point is that the user maybe doing all the right things, but still encounter minor glitches that others may not experience.
good idea. Robo !
Robosiris,
I believe you have hit the nail on the head there. You are already aware of the problems I have had wth UL and plugin deinstallation.
I love this forum because it is all about helping each other out and sharing experiences; one reason why I thought a reference thread would help (I need to ask the mods to make it a sticky).
What I find really annoying is knowing I have followed all steps to the letter, don't get the result I am looking for, then someone comes along and tries to be a smartarse rather than being helpful!
I too am looking forward to the next version of UL where hopefully some of these bugs would have bee ironed out and the software will be compatible with a broader range of roms.
Meanwhile I hope we can all continue to share our knowledge here and help each other out.
WB
wacky.banana said:
Robosiris,
I believe you have hit the nail on the head there. You are already aware of the problems I have had wth UL and plugin deinstallation.
I love this forum because it is all about helping each other out and sharing experiences; one reason why I thought a reference thread would help (I need to ask the mods to make it a sticky).
What I find really annoying is knowing I have followed all steps to the letter, don't get the result I am looking for, then someone comes along and tries to be a smartarse rather than being helpful!
I too am looking forward to the next version of UL where hopefully some of these bugs would have bee ironed out and the software will be compatible with a broader range of roms.
Meanwhile I hope we can all continue to share our knowledge here and help each other out.
WB
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In my thread, I tried creating UL manual (if you will, lol) because it's so customizable and almost impossible to write everything. So I just hit the finer points.
Creating this thread is indeed a smart move and good idea. I can see this thread (or Sticky) becoming a Wiki for UL. I think this is one of the many applications that needs a Wiki.
Update: you can now download all my icons, INCLUDING .ICO (see first post here for link)
@ Admin or whoever, please delete the link to the "iphone glossy", its not uptodate, thank you.
this thread is a very good idea - has introduced me to both UL and rltoday!
A thought - people should post what themes / skins they are using with either (or both) UL and rltoday, they work really well together.
I am using the skin by Focaldesign:
http://www.focaldesign.be/HTC/?see=Focaldesign-Pi3cH
skins UL and rltoday. it is brilliant, but would like to see what else people are using....
I have a quick question too - how to i change the font for UL?
I have copied the font to the \windows\fonts directory, and then in the options changed the font name (under the font tab - typeface name)
but doesnt make any difference.
Any thoughts?
selspiero said:
I have a quick question too - how to i change the font for UL?
I have copied the font to the \windows\fonts directory, and then in the options changed the font name (under the font tab - typeface name)
but doesnt make any difference.
Any thoughts?
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You'll need to change the entire system's font, there are cab installers in the forum, I use Segoe.
Thread doesn't seem to be to active, so how about showing some screenshots of what yours looks like, I'll post mine once I finish it.
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Thread doesn't seem to be to active, so how about showing some screenshots of what yours looks like, I'll post mine once I finish it.
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I love UltimateLauncher for all of it's customization options, but I already bought SPB Pocket Plus 4 and I'm not sure how to integrate UltimateLauncher with Pocket Plus. Seems like over-kill. If anyone is running both together, I would love to see a screen shot as well, or at least an explanation of how both complement each other.
I don't think it's overkill at all. I have seen some people's setups that have UltimateLaunch running in full screen "virtual page" mode, with Pocket Plus running on one page, and Weather Panel or SBSH Pocket Weather running on another, and Today Agenda on a third.
UL is one of the best mobile purchases I've made.
I'll second that Robo, UL is money, for the first time in a WHILE, I didn't mind spending.
This was my 3rd topic in Q&A, and my second topic in Q&A with plenty of views and no replies. I'm starting to think the developers don't even look at Q&A. So i'm posting here.
Hey guys, i'm currently using TF2D on my Tilt and i have the landscape settings installed, made by btprice.
I've noticed that it is about 60% functional. However the messages, contacts, music, and email tabs all display nothing.
Pictures,home, and settings all display their tab but are not scaled and positioned for landscape mode.
Weather and programs tabs are completely functional. I haven't tried location though.
Now, i was thinking of fixing the images for landscape mode. but upon reading the forums a little bit more, i saw the diamond gold blend theme. the author stated that manilla2d will never be fully landscape(I can link to the post if needed). Does anyone have an answer as to why this is?
I would really love to get TF2D in landscape, and i'm willing to help with the graphics. mbarvian's alternative(even though he did a great job) is just too slow for me.
thanks!
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This was my 3rd topic in Q&A, and my second topic in Q&A with plenty of views and no replies. I'm starting to think the developers don't even look at Q&A. So i'm posting here.
Hey guys, i'm currently using TF2D on my Tilt and i have the landscape settings installed, made by btprice.
I've noticed that it is about 60% functional. However the messages, contacts, music, and email tabs all display nothing.
Pictures,home, and settings all display their tab but are not scaled and positioned for landscape mode.
Weather and programs tabs are completely functional. I haven't tried location though.
Now, i was thinking of fixing the images for landscape mode. but upon reading the forums a little bit more, i saw the diamond gold blend theme. the author stated that manilla2d will never be fully landscape(I can link to the post if needed). Does anyone have an answer as to why this is?
I would really love to get TF2D in landscape, and i'm willing to help with the graphics. mbarvian's alternative(even though he did a great job) is just too slow for me.
thanks!
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Some of the tabs don't have landscape support in the xml file, while some do. Best of my knowledge, htc never released a tf2d on a device with sliding keyboard, hence the reason for not having complete landscape support included or files to get it from. It would probably take someone rewriting part of the tf2d plugin to enable it. So leaves you where you are, either using a workaround(mbarvian style) or having some tabs that you can't get to work or can't get the layout perfect on.
whats with posting in the wrong section?
@other members, do not reply to these threads it encourages people to continue posting in thew rong sections, if you want to help you can pm a mod to remove it. Thanks for your cooperation.
QUESTION GO IN THE Q AND A SECTION. PERIOD.
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Hope your glad you got your answer, BECAUSE YOUR GETTING A VACATION
Hi master themers
I have been trying to theme the phandroid app to no avail. I wanted it basically to be the same as the xda app.
I managed to swap out all the .pngs needed and even edit the xml files to give a black backgroud and white (and gray) text, signed etc... Installs fine too, but then just force closes after a little while, without being able to do anything.
Just the png's works fine, but the text doesn't work and still leaves BG's white
Unfortunately there are so many references to bg and text colour within the xml's, theres no way around editing them. Once I got past all the errors recompiling I managed to sign etc, Still no Joy
Its unbelievable just how desperate I am to get this black themed for better battery life (AMOLED screen). But after 3 hours of messing around, I have to stop - defeated.
As I am a complete amateur, I was hoping one of you kind souls would possibly help me out please? I have been using apk manager myself. If anyone is really experienced with theming existing apks, including at an xml level, I would certainly love to hear from you...
Thanks in advance
EDIT> forgot to mention, the version in particular I am trying to theme is this one:
http://phandroid.com/dump/android-market-publish-fail-lol.apk
Or if anyone in the know could suggest a better method, or where I could be going wrong please?
Sorry Dan, I doubt I can help with your theme but did notice that the link doesnt take me to the .apk
Perhaps somebody on this thread can help Where to find the colors for making a theme
KBanause seems every clued up
LfcFan1977 said:
Sorry Dan, I doubt I can help with your theme but did notice that the link doesnt take me to the .apk
Perhaps somebody on this thread can help Where to find the colors for making a theme
KBanause seems every clued up
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Looks like they took.it down. I've got the .apk anyway. Latest version is a bit dodgy
Thanks for the link
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Hi all. Guys please help me. Already three months im trying to create a theme for golocker ive successfully understood basics. A basic go locker theme uses lockscreen.xml as main marque source and series of png images.There is nothing difficult. But some advanced themes as Transformer theme or Bug theme uses 3d graphics. I've spent already two month trying to find out how to do something like that. Mean use my own activity as a golocker screen instead of just editing lockscreen.xml. I've tried to decompile a number of themes trying to understand its implementations but it not enough. Please can somebody help me? I know it is possible to use your own activity as a golocker screem but how?
Use the Theme Factory on the Go website.
Like the title says how can I put a video into apk and let it play after someone opened the app
No one helps me ? I thought this is a forum
It is a forum. What you are asking for though isn't java help, its smali help so you're asking in the wrong forum. I would recommend doing some serious research into the decompilation process of apks. Additionally to me this looks like you are trying to make a spam version of a normal app (won't ever work btw because of the apk signing process) so its not really any wonder why no one has offered any help.
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It is a forum. What you are asking for though isn't java help, its smali help so you're asking in the wrong forum. I would recommend doing some serious research into the decompilation process of apks. Additionally to me this looks like you are trying to make a spam version of a normal app (won't ever work btw because of the apk signing process) so its not really any wonder why no one has offered any help.
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I dont want to make a spam version its for private use
I saw modded apks which have toast frame messages and even a splash screen so I tought it would be possible to add a video too
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I dont want to make a spam version its for private use
I saw modded apks which have toast frame messages and even a splash screen so I tought it would be possible to add a video too
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It is, its just a lot of work and I doubt anyone in this forum would be bothered enough to do it in smali, besides the developers that actually know smali properly enough to do this are very few and far between.
Jonny said:
It is, its just a lot of work and I doubt anyone in this forum would be bothered enough to do it in smali, besides the developers that actually know smali properly enough to do this are very few and far between.
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Can you move the thread to proper forum ?
And btw maybe its possible to just make a splash screen but use an animated gif that would be awsome