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Home Replacement With Landscape Mode

I found and APP Called, LauncherPro Beta that is a nice Home Replacement, when your phone is in landcape mode, it switches.
Another related APP is HomeSwitcher to switch from Home to Home
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Android Launcher (Home app), LauncherPro adds some new and exciting features:
- Super-smooth scrolling
- Animated screen previews (like Exposé or HTC Sense)
- Up to 7 home screens
- App drawer with a fly-in effect and smooth scrolling
- Shortcut dock

cool..... Do you have a question about this app or are you introducing it to us?

Just tried it again I think but anyhow it's cool but takes too long to switch to landscape mode and you can't change the shortcuts like in helix. On another note cool trick i learned for those who don't have root download pandahome which is a real cool launcher but kinda slow and change the lockscreen to the iphone lockscreen and when you remove pandahome the lockscreen will stay. And then you can go to something faster like say helixlauncher

Landscape takes longer the first time you rotate. Also, it depends on your ROM. I am running Fresh 2.1.2 and it is almost tolerable as far as how fast it is in rotating to landscape. 3 seconds to rotate the screen, 3 more to load the widgets. As far as customizing the bottom like helix, the dev says that this will be included in his next update. I admit, I do like this feature in helix, but the boring app tray turned me off of it.

lineman78 said:
Landscape takes longer the first time you rotate. Also, it depends on your ROM. I am running Fresh 2.1.2 and it is almost tolerable as far as how fast it is in rotating to landscape. 3 seconds to rotate the screen, 3 more to load the widgets. As far as customizing the bottom like helix, the dev says that this will be included in his next update. I admit, I do like this feature in helix, but the boring app tray turned me off of it.
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yeah the app tray does suck in helix. I used them both in the stock ruu which I don't have to say is the fastest and beta is slow slow so if you know the dev ask him to work on the speed some how and it will definitely be killin helix. Also I know that there are two different methods for making an app switch to landscape mode he/she should try them both.

I can't speak for the comparable speeds cause they are both running very fast on Fresh 2.1.2. Both blow away sense.

lineman78 said:
I can't speak for the comparable speeds cause they are both running very fast on Fresh 2.1.2. Both blow away sense.
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To the hell with the both of them zeam launcher is where it's at kills em both on speed

Zen's MT3G Slide ROM also has a landscape home screen built in.

thatguythatdid said:
To the hell with the both of them zeam launcher is where it's at kills em both on speed
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Zeam and LauncherPro were neck and neck on my Fresh 2.1.2 build...but LauncherPro's launcher (app drawer, not sure if launcher is the actual name for that, lol) was a bit faster and scrolled smoother.
I wish the devs working on these launchers would make the eye candy transitions optional - I don't want eye candy, I WANT SPEEEEED!!!

Zeams Achilles heel is the limited list of optional side buttons but eh app drawer scrolls faster than any home I've tried.
Helix is plain as it gets but I like it best so far.

Just a heads up for everyone, LauncherPro now supports customization of the links on the bottom with the update he pushed last night. All you have to do is long press on each icon and it pops up the shortcuts menu to allow customization.

Anybody recommends another’s Home Replacements APPS?
I have...
HelixLauncher
HelixLauncher 2
LauncherPro Beta

[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...

[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.

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

allisontb said:
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.

Flashlight?

Sorry for the dumb question but where is the flashlight (torch) app/button on the stock Verizon G2? I use it in the morning while collecting my work things so I don't wake the kids but since activating it yesterday I have yet to find it. Help a fellow out if you could.
Thanks

Widgets > Flash. No "app".

Steamer86 said:
Widgets > Flash. No "app".
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Dumb question: and for the international version D802? Mine doesn't seem to have neither App nor Widget. Which one are you guys using?

On D802 it's called Flash as well (under Widgets). Did you freeze or delete system apps?

@nomad4ever, non stock camera app or gallery or frozen?

That's weird. I triple checked in both the app drawer (under widgets and apps) and when long pressing on the desktop to add widgets, but it's just not there. I use Apex Launcher and apps frozen are only Google Chrome and Google Play Books, Music, Newsstand etc. I use the stock camera, the gallery is there, although I use Quickpic. Hmmmmm!
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nomad4ever said:
That's weird. I triple checked in both the app drawer (under widgets and apps) and when long pressing on the desktop to add widgets, but it's just not there. I use Apex Launcher and apps frozen are only Google Chrome and Google Play Books, Music, Newsstand etc. I use the stock camera, the gallery is there, although I use Quickpic. Hmmmmm!
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I think the Flash is somehow built into the stock launcher. I noticed this while I was transitioning to Nova launcher. Run LG launcher, I get the flashlight, Nova launcher, no flashlight.
The stock flashlight is a Widget only, you won't find it in apps.

yyz123 said:
I think the Flash is somehow built into the stock launcher. I noticed this while I was transitioning to Nova launcher. Run LG launcher, I get the flashlight, Nova launcher, no flashlight.
The stock flashlight is a Widget only, you won't find it in apps.
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Ah, maybe that explains it! I prefer Apex mainly because I could import my home screen layout of my old GNex (too lazy to set up everything manually again) and due to the more aesthetic folder options.
Gotta find a lean 3rd party Flash then... Alright.
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Change screen grid size

Tearing my hair out - I have read everywhere under the sun that there is a setting for 4x4, 4x5, or 5x5 screen grid with the default launcher. Mine is 4x5 and there is no such setting to be found.
Long press on home screen brings up Wallpapers, Widgets, and Settings. Nothing about grid size.
The Settings option has App Suggestions and Allow Rotation toggles. Nothing about grid size.
PE1 stock rooted ROM at the moment if that matters.
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This is the options I get on stock launcher after long pressing on home screen. When you select screen grid then you can select from the options you listed above. Currently running 5×5 myself, have been since I bought the phone
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jroyalty7 said:
This is the options I get on stock launcher after long pressing on home screen. When you select screen grid then you can select from the options you listed above. Currently running 5×5 myself, have been since I bought the phone
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Right, I know that's what I'm supposed to see. But as I said in my original post, that's not what I see. See attached-- no Screen grid option! And there's not one under Settings, either.

OK my hair is mostly gone but I did figure this out!
When I was setting up the phone I did the back-to-back restore settings with my Moto X Pure. This automatically installed and applied the Google Now Launcher! TouchWiz has the 5x5 grid launcher but Google Now does not.
So, I switched it to the TouchWiz launcher. Unfortunately all the screens that had been so cleverly duplicated from my other phone were lost. So I switched back to Google Now Launcher and I guess I'll live without 5x5!

That sucks but glad you figured it out.2
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Nova launcher has all the way up to 12x12. Just putting that out there in case you hadn't tried nova I use nova prime and it even has backup and restore options.
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xCHAOSNCx said:
Nova launcher has all the way up to 12x12. Just putting that out there in case you hadn't tried nova I use nova prime and it even has backup and restore options.
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Been using Nova ever since Apex kinda went to crap on my GNexus back in 2012 or so. Still using it to this day. With 1080p/QHD on 5-inch or larger screen, 6x5 is the way to go if you ask me. I cringe at my wife and other Note users with their default layout and 4x4 grid on such a huge screen, and using the default icons and widgets that Samsung puts there. So they get 8 icons on their main screen beneath the weather widget, with a ton of wasted space. Reminds me of my frustrations with iPad.....4x5 grid and no options to change it, including in the 12" iPad Pro that my wife has. With jailbrake, my Air 2 was set to 8x6 grid and it still had plenty of white space. Stupid iOS anyway, hehe.

snake2332 said:
Been using Nova ever since Apex kinda went to crap on my GNexus back in 2012 or so. Still using it to this day. With 1080p/QHD on 5-inch or larger screen, 6x5 is the way to go if you ask me. I cringe at my wife and other Note users with their default layout and 4x4 grid on such a huge screen, and using the default icons and widgets that Samsung puts there. So they get 8 icons on their main screen beneath the weather widget, with a ton of wasted space. Reminds me of my frustrations with iPad.....4x5 grid and no options to change it, including in the 12" iPad Pro that my wife has. With jailbrake, my Air 2 was set to 8x6 grid and it still had plenty of white space. Stupid iOS anyway, hehe.
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I used Nova a couple time on different devices several years ago and liked the feature set, but each time found it had a negative impact on stability, so I quit using it. How is that aspect these days?
I now expect my phone to go a week or three without ever being shut down or having an unexplained reboot. Can I expect that with Nova?

droidmark said:
I used Nova a couple time on different devices several years ago and liked the feature set, but each time found it had a negative impact on stability, so I quit using it. How is that aspect these days?
I now expect my phone to go a week or three without ever being shut down or having an unexplained reboot. Can I expect that with Nova?
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I personally have been using nova for about 1.5 yrs now and I've never had an issue with any type of stability or performance
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