I've asked this question before but I'm looking for a Launcher alternative. Back in 1995 there was a PC operating system competing with Windows. I think it was called Xerox Tabs, but I cannot confirm that.
The home screen looked like a Franklin Daily Planner with Tabs on the side.
I'd like an Android launcher like that. I'd like to be able to customize the tabs, what opens each time you click the tab, and the over all appearance of the launcher.
I've seen something similar called Opus Dimini in iPad, but it's not a launcher. I've also used this:
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"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"
}
But it's not exactly what I'm looking for. I think we would need more than just a theme, but really a launcher with pages that flip, and you can display anything from widgets to icons and folders.
Is anyone up to this? Or know of something that would work?
Thanks in advance.
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I think that Total Launcher can do what you want. I've made and use a similar theme with tabs:
https://s32.postimg.org/y28u4vur5/screenshot1.png
https://s32.postimg.org/a65pd3n91/screenshot5.png
Total launcher is the only launcher which let you completely change the look and functionality of home screen.
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Found this in the Android Themes > Post your Home Screen section
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"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"
}
Decided to try something different with my screen and use BattStatt/Tajm widgets, however, mine ends up looking like so
Either I'm not setting something correctly or this doesn't display well on our Vibrants using custom fonts. I'm using Helvetica Neue. It works with the default DroidSans font but that defeats the purpose.
Please help! ><
You can't expect widget makers to plan for every font available. They test with default fonts only, I'm sure. Contact the devs maybe?
How did you get the text icons for the launcher bar? I like them a lot
Tried the Helvetica Neue that comes with osx and is a bit better i think
The_Chrome_Coyote said:
How did you get the text icons for the launcher bar? I like them a lot
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I got the icons here: The Kobhens Iconset. It comes with some premade icons.
I used the .psd to create my own. Modified the text in photoshop and exported as .png.
I'm using LauncherPro btw. Not sure how to do it in ADW.
I thought this was kinda cool on the new myTouch.
Recent apps on notification pulldown.
power widget and recent apps are in.... all we need now are widgets...
{
"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"
}
Sorry and this is in the Nexus Gen threads because.....?
kpjimmy said:
Sorry and this is in the Nexus Gen threads because.....?
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Think outside the box....
Also, our Nexus one has the Desire 720HD video, camera, music, albums, Samsung launcher and icons, Acer launcher, MIUI power widgets, Droid animation start up, and many many more things... implementing a little of this and a little of that to create the best ROM.
Adding this to our Nexus would be a win.
Get busy then
I posted a thread about this a while back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798760
so far no good replies.....I remember reading something about not being able to draw in to the notification menu, so it seems to be rom dependent. I'm not sure about that though .
In any case, for the mean time I recommend using itching thumb as a task manager / switcher.
Also, I feel like this thread should be moved to development or themes and apps.....
I've been using Multi-picture LW with GO Launcher and it's working well. Now since GO Launcher doesn't have the option to add Launcher Action buttons/icons in the homescreen, and since I need those to achieve the customization I like, I've been forced to use ADW EX Launcher.
*That doesn't mean I hate using ADW, I just think GO Launcher is more of my cup of tea.
Well the thing is, Multi-picture LW doesn't work well with ADW. Whenever I go to a different homescreen, the pictures doesn't change. And when I tried to remove the pics, it gives me a blank screen saying I'm looking at Screen 2, although I'm on a different screen. I try moving to a different screen, it still says screen 2.
Any ideas?
UPDATE!
Here's a screenshot so you'll know what I'm talking about:
{
"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"
}
Notice that the Screen Indicator clearly says that its in the 3rd screen, but Multi-picture LW says its one the 2nd screen. Weird.
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Seeing as every other device forum has one of these, i thought i'd start one here to see what the more creative amongst us have set up.
Mine is a very simple setup using nova launcher and clean clock widget.
Warning: The image is large.
{
"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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MINE
Asadullah said:
MINE
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Whats the details?
What did you guys use to replace the launcher? Just install and hit the home button and it offered to do so, like normal?
phin586 said:
What did you guys use to replace the launcher? Just install and hit the home button and it offered to do so, like normal?
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Yeah. I chose nova launcher "always". If i need the ouya launcher is available in the app drawer.
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Whats the details?
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adw launcher, sgs3 theme, sgs4 wallpaper
Is it just me who noticed this? For me this looks ugly
{
"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"
}
I don't really have an opinion either way. I see why it might upset some people, for naturally square icons like Gmail it looks funny but I think the round maps icon is cool and chrome has always been round!
This is not news to me either.
If it annoys me too much (and I do not think it will), I could always use a 3rd party launcher and an icon pack.
AstroDigital said:
This is not news to me either.
If it annoys me too much (and I do not think it will), I could always use a 3rd party launcher and an icon pack.
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True,
Assistant is part of the nav bar so you won't even lose that.
pixel launcher is not appealing to me at all either
Honestly i think its slicker and cleaner the google launcher so +1 for me also who actually uses stock launchers anyway.
+1 Nova launcher here and im a beta user