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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).

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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.
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

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.

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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

ddgarcia05 said:
I really like this buzzbox app for current news.
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+1 great widget
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App

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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[Q] Adw launcher & Honeycomb

Have installed adw ex on my Transformer, I love it, except the top row, with the adw icon, adw unlock etc.
Is it possible to remove it, and if so how?
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I don't think it's possible.

You'll get use to it. I don't even notice it anymore.

Can someone post a screen of this, I'm curious to what you guys are talking about.

JCopernicus said:
Can someone post a screen of this, I'm curious to what you guys are talking about.
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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I didn't get used to the intrusive logo or lock desktop icon and message so went back to the stock launcher.
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Wtf? Why is there a persistent logo on a launcher?
Jeez ander....

Tried LLP and it works better, but I can't remove the dock on LP. And can't
use swipe up to open appdrawer.
Guess I'll have to write to ADW and ask for a option to remove it.

I have been writingsoftware for ages and that is why I stay away from UX. Cannot please everyone (including me LOL)
Skickat från min ASUS Eee Pad TF101

This kinda stopped me from using ADW too...it would be nice if 'lock desktop' could be replaced with 'Apps' or any option we like.
I did email the dev about this a while ago when the Transformer came out but the reply sounded like it won't be updated.

Is there another launcher that removes the top row, enable swipe up/down and without or capable to hide the dock?

dnilsson said:
Is there another launcher that removes the top row, enable swipe up/down and without or capable to hide the dock?
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Try GO Launcher, it has swipe up/down also.
Only thing is it's not in the Market but you can side load it plus it's jsut not as good as ADW EX but that's just my opinion.
On the plus side it has gestures and you can resize widgets like the default launcher

Somebody on the post your home screen page had removed the logo, I wish there was adw that integrated the stock features like holographic, and Google search
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

Only if we could have ADW + Stock top (with the My Apps and + button)
that would be PERFECT.

From what I've read on the adw thread in the theme forum, the developer is working on being able to get rid of that top adw button and quite possibly even getting rid of that whole upper section too.
I tried Launcher pro and even optimized it but it still didn't feel as smooth and responsive as adw. I honestly think adw is perfect except for that top icon section.

baseballfanz said:
Try GO Launcher, it has swipe up/down also.
Only thing is it's not in the Market but you can side load it plus it's jsut not as good as ADW EX but that's just my opinion.
On the plus side it has gestures and you can resize widgets like the default launcher
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How do I install Go launcher if I cannot find it on market?
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From what I've read on the adw thread in the theme forum, the developer is working on being able to get rid of that top adw button and quite possibly even getting rid of that whole upper section too.
I tried Launcher pro and even optimized it but it still didn't feel as smooth and responsive as adw. I honestly think adw is perfect except for that top icon section.
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That sounds great! Hope they will release a fix soon

rilot said:
I don't think it's possible.
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Yes it is. It is just a program and CAN be altered.

Missing ADW Settings
Hey all, I think I could live with the bar at the top (although I agree it's a little obnoxious), but I can't get to any of the standard ADW settings. They're just blank. I'm not sure how to take a screenshot or I'd attach it. Any thoughts? Do I need to root my transformer for it to work?
- Alli

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Hey all, I think I could live with the bar at the top (although I agree it's a little obnoxious), but I can't get to any of the standard ADW settings. They're just blank. I'm not sure how to take a screenshot or I'd attach it. Any thoughts? Do I need to root my transformer for it to work?
- Alli
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No root needed to use ADW EX launcher.
To take screen shot you can use the native function.
Go into Settings>Screen>Click on the Screenshot box.
Now when you press and hold the Recent Apps key it will take a screenshot.

show off your in car nexus 7 2013 home screen.

I want to start a thread to see how everyone is setting up their in car home screens. looking at others home screens may help give ideas to other forum members whom are not satisfied with their current setup. Please give detail such as what launcher plus any widgets, apps, or tasks you may be using.

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Heres mine, Im using invisible widget to access the "Icons". Using an app which ides the nav bar, and also using nova prime!

BurningCanine said:
Heres mine, Im using invisible widget to access the "Icons". Using an app which ides the nav bar, and also using nova prime!
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I saw yours and I like how simple it is. Is there any way you can pm me your zw file for the home Screen.
I was also looking at digital car. It's a nice interface but this is Still in alpha, so some features do not function, the way I would like them to. .

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I saw yours and I like how simple it is. Is there any way you can pm me your zw file for the home Screen.
I was also looking at digital car. It's a nice interface but this is Still in alpha, so some features do not function, the way I would like them to. .
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I am working on a file that includes all of the apps and icons that people would generally use. I should start a thread seeing what apps people mostly use during the car installation. I like how simple it is, and it would be cool if i can find a way to scroll to a different setup with different apps.

BurningCanine said:
I am working on a file that includes all of the apps and icons that people would generally use. I should start a thread seeing what apps people mostly use during the car installation. I like how simple it is, and it would be cool if i can find a way to scroll to a different setup with different apps.
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It would be interesting to have certain "buttons" to show a popup, probably can do that via popup widget and zooper. it would be nice to able to press another buttkn and switch to a dedicated "homescreen, with apps for that particular function. For example, if I press map, it shows a window with waze and the other side a larger compass and a minutes til hom /work widget, or if I press music it takes me to a page that has my music app (musix) and on the side a visualizer of sorts Or a scrollable music library which will play a song if it is selected. And with the changing home screen the wallpaper changes along with it. It would even be cool to have something like aviate app from yahoo that changes with the time of day or even the weather. Just brainstorming.
I know there is a general thread on in car installs but it goes between 2 devices with different hardwares And different roms/options available But a dedicated thread of apps and widgets or an all around theme will probably be beneficial to all since most the time they are both interchangeable.

butwhydoitalk2u said:
It would be interesting to have certain "buttons" to show a popup, probably can do that via popup widget and zooper. it would be nice to able to press another buttkn and switch to a dedicated "homescreen, with apps for that particular function. For example, if I press map, it shows a window with waze and the other side a larger compass and a minutes til hom /work widget, or if I press music it takes me to a page that has my music app (musix) and on the side a visualizer of sorts Or a scrollable music library which will play a song if it is selected. And with the changing home screen the wallpaper changes along with it. It would even be cool to have something like aviate app from yahoo that changes with the time of day or even the weather. Just brainstorming.
I know there is a general thread on in car installs but it goes between 2 devices with different hardwares And different roms/options available But a dedicated thread of apps and widgets or an all around theme will probably be beneficial to all since most the time they are both interchangeable.
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I wish i was better at coding and app development because i think it would be cool to implement such a theme or app like this, users could choose color schemes crop their own logos, choose what apps to run. And it would create an overlay for them.

My tablet was out of service...I somehow fried the motherboard with a faulty OTG cable. Thought I'd update on how the home screen looks. Still have not installed it into the car.

butwhydoitalk2u said:
View attachment 3232529My tablet was out of service...I somehow fried the motherboard with a faulty OTG cable. Thought I'd update on how the home screen looks. Still have not installed it into the car.
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Can you tell me what that top left widget is? How did you make this home screen? What launcher is this?
Dave

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onepuff, what theme is that? I like it. cookie are those physical buttons at the bottom or screen buttons? I am starting to miss forward/back especially when I want to change a song and I don't have pandora in the forefront.
Dave

It's just a wallpaper with transparent Zooper widgets. Same guy that did the one in OP's post did the main design. I just played with it in photoshop. He had some icons for things. I just made text for everything to make it simpler for me to change.

heres my homescreen, made in photoshop, invisible buttons via desktop visulazer , and nova launcher
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4691/aDBv7s.jpg

moiloon said:
heres my homescreen, made in photoshop, invisible buttons via desktop visulazer , and nova launcher
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4691/aDBv7s.jpg
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I did the same! (buttons, photoshop, nova)

RR 7.1.2

G35 tablet install
G35x 2005 2013 nexus 7

Alfa Romeo GT
Qi charging and BT audio sound
Bonus my car
Enviado desde mi Nexus 5 mediante Tapatalk

Here is my updated Homescreen
https://youtu.be/d8KqejvybwY

(Q) S7 Edge Video Player Widget Missing?

Hi Guys,
Been loving my S7 Edge but cannot understand or work out with what has happened to the Samsung Stock Video Widget?
I downloaded the Purple Samsung Stock Video Player App from Samsung Store and went to install the widget as I love seeing a screen shot of what I am watching and behold... there is no Video Widget anymore???
Can anyone confirm if this has been left out completely or my ROM is stuffed.
I have only had the phone for a couple days!!!
If the Stock Video Widget is gone... can you advise a real good Video Widget to replace this.
Thanks in advance

I have Samsung's Video app installed as well and see no widget associated with it. Can I ask what you were able to do with the widget that you can't do with the stock features of the app and/or TouchWiz?
I was able to take a screenshot of my screen while using the app with the standard volume-down+home-button key combination.
You can use the Video app's built-in feature to obtain a floating window to watch your video while using other apps, and the Video app also responds to TouchWiz's standard multi-window features like split-screen usage with another app via a long-press on the task-switch button, or a small free floating version of the app's full window by a finger slide from either upper screen corner to the center of the screen.
For all of these usage patterns, I tested and was able to successfully take screenshots that included the content currently displayed in the Video app.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Hi mate
I want to install the widget on my home screen so I can simply click play on the widget and continue watching a video.
This is crap!!!
No Video widget, No Air view ... what has Samsung done!!

They didn't have the widget in the gs6 either

twilight79 said:
Hi mate
I want to install the widget on my home screen so I can simply click play on the widget and continue watching a video.
This is crap!!!
No Video widget, No Air view ... what has Samsung done!!
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I think I may have misunderstood what you're trying to do. Are you using the Video app to play a video remotely on another device, and wanting to use a widget to, for example, pause/resume or otherwise control playback?
If so, do you not get an actionable notification on the shade during video playback that offers this ability?
For example, here's a screenshot of my notification shade as I use the Video app to play the Movie "Big Hero" on my Amazon Fire TV using my S7 Edge and Samsung's Quick Connect feature:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Even without a widget, the notification controls allow me to control playback with my phone, and even do it from within other apps on my phone (not just from a specific home screen) by just pulling down the notification shade.
Sorry if I'm still not understanding what you're trying to do that requires a widget.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

TJCacher said:
I think I may have misunderstood what you're trying to do. Are you using the Video app to play a video remotely on another device, and wanting to use a widget to, for example, pause/resume or otherwise control playback?
If so, do you not get an actionable notification on the shade during video playback that offers this ability?
For example, here's a screenshot of my notification shade as I use the Video app to play the Movie "Big Hero" on my Amazon Fire TV using my S7 Edge and Samsung's Quick Connect feature:
Even without a widget, the notification controls allow me to control playback with my phone, and even do it from within other apps on my phone (not just from a specific home screen) by just pulling down the notification shade.
Sorry if I'm still not understanding what you're trying to do that requires a widget.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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Hi dude..
Thanks for the comprehensive write up but all i want is just the stock video widget... just like how you have the weather widget or any other widget...
I like seeing my fav character batman on the stuck widget.... i just like the eye candy...
Another good example... if i like nikki benz and want her undressed on my video widget so i can resume playing her lovely body from the stuck video widget with her body on there
Hope this makes sense
Just want the eye candy

Totally understood. Just offering the best alternatives I could think of since I guess for whatever reason the widget is not available anymore.
Weird, because the Samsung Music app, which offers many of the same remote-casting features for audio that the Video app does for video, continues to have a very nice and functional widget.
Here's hoping you find something that works for you. [emoji106]
Cheers!
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TJCacher said:
Totally understood. Just offering the best alternatives I could think of since I guess for whatever reason the widget is not available anymore.
Weird, because the Samsung Music app, which offers many of the same remote-casting features for audio that the Video app does for video, continues to have a very nice and functional widget.
Here's hoping you find something that works for you. [emoji106]
Cheers!
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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Thanks champ
Exactly...
They have the Music widget but what happened to the STock Video Widget??
We have such a powerful phone but man why take away a widget?
Cheers