[HELP]How to cook Launcher Pro Plus into CM6? - Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need some help into cooking Launcher Pro Plus into CM6. I bought and installed it to my current CM6 test5 from koush and it runs really,really good. Best one yet. I understand that it works great, as is, but I'd like to cook it in and take ADW Launcher out.
I know I would need to do much more than just switching out apk's. What other files would I have to modify for cooking it in?
Would it be much easier for me to push,pull, and modify a few files from my current ROM?
I just want it installed as my main launcher in system. The PLUS version is a paid app so I'm sure I won't be the only one asking how to do this.

7 zip works.
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Wouldnt it be as easy as deleting ADW and the just pushing Launcher Pro to /system/
Don't really think you need to do anything else.

TNS201 said:
Wouldnt it be as easy as deleting ADW and the just pushing Launcher Pro to /system/
Don't really think you need to do anything else.
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Heh. Well that's what i'm trying to find out. I thought I would have to modify more files to instruct the install process or 2.2 to look for Launcher Pro Plus, instead of ADW.
I'm a noob so I don't know.

Greasy Joe Bick said:
Heh. Well that's what i'm trying to find out. I thought I would have to modify more files to instruct the install process or 2.2 to look for Launcher Pro Plus, instead of ADW.
I'm a noob so I don't know.
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Nope. Any file manager will do fine.
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jdkoreclipse said:
Nope. Any file manager will do fine.
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Ok. Thanks. Didn't think it would be that simple. I'll pull the ADW apk from test5 zip and replace with LauncherPro Plus apk.
**UPDATE** Worked! easy.

Greasy Joe Bick said:
Ok. Thanks. Didn't think it would be that simple. I'll pull the ADW apk from test5 zip and replace with LauncherPro Plus apk.
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You can have multiple launchers on your phone. If you put LauncherPro and others on your phone. If you have more then one installed at first it will ask you when your first boot your phone to select which one you want to run. It also has an option to set as default, meaning that is the default launcher that will always go to. If you don't set a default, every time you press the home key it will ask you which launcher to run. If you set a default and later want to change it to another launcher, go to settings>applications>choose the current default launcher and select clear defaults. Then it will go back to asking what you want to launch when you press the home key and you can choose a new default.

homeswitcher is an app in the market that lets u manage your launchers...very easy, great app!

BillytheKid82 said:
homeswitcher is an app in the market that lets u manage your launchers...very easy, great app!
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Sadly, no support for froyo
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jdkoreclipse said:
Sadly, no support for froyo
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yes there is, im running it on Sky Raider froyo v1.9 right now. here's the apk if it doesn't show up in the marketplace.

Not for cm6. It is shot. I can change homes , bit when i hit the home key, it just redirects me to my old hyme.
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Why not just remove ADW through root and reinstall LauncherProPlus from Titanium Backup? Provided you already have a version saved on there?

So... you're going to put one of t
he few paid apps that deserves a couple if bucks in a publicly available download?
Edit: nevermind, my noobness didn't read the post more carefully. My apologies.
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[REQ] easy app uninstall

Ok, I have noticed on some alternative launchers (like launcher pro for example) if you drag an icon onto the "desktop" from the app drawer and hold it on top of the trash for a few seconds, it will prompt you to uninstall the app.....
Is there any way of getting this implemented into some of the custom roms around here? or is there something I could install as an "update.zip" to acquire this ability? I like the stock sense launcher so I don't really want to install and alternative launcher for this.....surely there is a way!
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Ok, I have noticed on some alternative launchers (like launcher pro for example) if you drag an icon onto the "desktop" from the app drawer and hold it on top of the trash for a few seconds, it will prompt you to uninstall the app.....
Is there any way of getting this implemented into some of the custom roms around here? or is there something I could install as an "update.zip" to acquire this ability? I like the stock sense launcher so I don't really want to install and alternative launcher for this.....surely there is a way!
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+1 for sure! It's the only thing I miss from cm6 since I went to desire z
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Why not just download uninstaller?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Why not just download uninstaller?
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does it do what I requested? I've never heard of it....I'll have to look into it, thanks!
It's an app you click into it lists all installed apps so you can uninstall easily its not the same thing but its easier uninstalls
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I'll pass then....if I'm gonna do that then I'll just go into the built in manager apps and uninstall it.
Thanks anyway!
Like I said, it is a feature that I like about launcher pro, but I don't want to install a different launcher JUST for that feature. Oh well, I'll just deal with the normal process!

[Q] How to...?

I was wondering if there was a way, and how to, edit the default app icons, so when opening up the app list or placing one on the home screen, the icon is one other than the original?
Thanks
You would have to change the icon in each apk file.
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What rom are you using? Because cm6.1 and 7 nightlies you can pick any picture you want on your desktop only. I think there are some launchers that will let you pick also.
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fundio said:
What rom are you using? Because cm6.1 and 7 nightlies you can pick any picture you want on your desktop only. I think there are some launchers that will let you pick also.
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redemptive, but i have launchepro, so I know I can use the feature on that. But what I mean is: I have really nice icons i found, and I use SiMi folder widget. I can't edit the icons in the widget, those are the default ones in the apk. However, i tried editing the apk itself, but it disappeared when i rebooted, which seems to happen a lot.
Did you sign the apk after you got done editing it? Any third party apks will need to be resigned, any stock apks do not.
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Did you sign the apk after you got done editing it? Any third party apks will need to be resigned, any stock apks do not.
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Last time i tried this using apk manager, it still wouldnt work, but i can give it another shot.
I get to signing it, but from there i try to install and it says "application not installed"
Do I need to uninstall the original apk first or something?
crazyg0od33 said:
I was wondering if there was a way, and how to, edit the default app icons, so when opening up the app list or placing one on the home screen, the icon is one other than the original?
Thanks
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If you use adw or lp, you can do that by long pressing the icon and selecting a custom one. If not, you'll have to theme them
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FINALLY I figured out apk manager for image editing!!!
Now my apps dont disappear on reboot and my widgetlocker is sexy again!
Thanks guys
How did you do it? Does it have to be signed?
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Download apk manager from the forums...then when you use it on the apk, just extract it, don't decompile it, then drop in your image and zip it as a regular apk, don't recompile, and then sign it...that's it
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[Q] noob question about launchers and app organization

Hello all. I've been lurking on the forum for a bit over a month now while trying to learn as much as i could about android and the epic4g. It's my first android phone and first experience with android.
That being said, i have had experience with ios devices (i own an ipod touch 4g and ipad2) and jailbroken apps like folderenhancer, and prior to going to android i've exclusively owned symbian devices.
For specs, I'm currently running LauncherPro Plus as my launcher on the genocide 2.0 kernel with the Syndicate Rom Frozen v1.2 rom, rooted of course.
What i'm wondering though, is if there is some way to create folders and nest folders to better organize all of the applications i have on the epic. I've played around with Folder Organizer, and it seems okay, but it's not the most intuitive software, especially when you start nesting folders by using their labels.
I would preferably like it within the launcher, so that when i hit the application button (or whatever it is called, the button that pulls up the list of all installed apps), i could then click on my custom folders and quickly find what app i want. Having to flick and scroll through all my apps alphabetically isn't the most efficient method of organization (IMO).
Thank you!
I'm not sure about launcher pro, I used it for a few days but I like the Anarchy Launcher that came with the TrInItY rom when I was running DK28 so I've just always used that . You should, however, just be able to long press and make/ set a folder on whatever screen you are on and then open up your app drawer and find the app you want and long press on it and drop it in the folder you made. Don't know if that will help you accomplish what you wanted to do but that's what I did to group apps for easy access...
Tw4 is first and second
Go launcher ex is third and fourth
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gtuansdiamm said:
Tw4 is first and second
Go launcher ex is third and fourth
Go launcher does have pretty good folder options. I would recommend trying that one as well.
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I know right
Fr4g00r should just copy and past the go ex code for folders syraight on to tw4
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gtuansdiamm said:
I know right
Fr4g00r should just copy and past the go ex code for folders syraight on to tw4
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Would you mind posting the tw4 you use? There are so many in fr4g00r's thread, an I don have the onei used at first.
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I'm not sure about launcher pro, I used it for a few days but I like the Anarchy Launcher that came with the TrInItY rom when I was running DK28 so I've just always used that . You should, however, just be able to long press and make/ set a folder on whatever screen you are on and then open up your app drawer and find the app you want and long press on it and drop it in the folder you made. Don't know if that will help you accomplish what you wanted to do but that's what I did to group apps for easy access...
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I have not heard about the anarchy launcher, but i have tried things on launcher pro and am not able to make folders in the app drawer. I will look into it, thanks.
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Tw4 is first and second
Go launcher ex is third and fourth
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Tw4 meaning touchwiz? I haven't looked into that, but i will, thanks. Go Launcher i have seen before, and that was what i was going to try, based on how many themes and things were available for it.
anderson620 said:
gtuansdiamm said:
Tw4 is first and second
Go launcher ex is third and fourth
Go launcher does have pretty good folder options. I would recommend trying that one as well.
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Thank you!
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nickveldrin said:
Hello all. I've been lurking on the forum for a bit over a month now while trying to learn as much as i could about android and the epic4g. It's my first android phone and first experience with android.
That being said, i have had experience with ios devices (i own an ipod touch 4g and ipad2) and jailbroken apps like folderenhancer, and prior to going to android i've exclusively owned symbian devices.
For specs, I'm currently running LauncherPro Plus as my launcher on the genocide 2.0 kernel with the Syndicate Rom Frozen v1.2 rom, rooted of course.
What i'm wondering though, is if there is some way to create folders and nest folders to better organize all of the applications i have on the epic. I've played around with Folder Organizer, and it seems okay, but it's not the most intuitive software, especially when you start nesting folders by using their labels.
I would preferably like it within the launcher, so that when i hit the application button (or whatever it is called, the button that pulls up the list of all installed apps), i could then click on my custom folders and quickly find what app i want. Having to flick and scroll through all my apps alphabetically isn't the most efficient method of organization (IMO).
Thank you!
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Go Launcher EX does the folder organizing you want very well. You can even create folders in the app drawer and create shortcuts to each folder on the Home screen, etc.
Zander here's the link
http://db.tt/cjMPHGL
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mikalhernandez said:
Go Launcher EX does the folder organizing you want very well. You can even create folders in the app drawer and create shortcuts to each folder on the Home screen, etc.
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I agree and use GO in this manner as well. And when u open app drawer and move apps in folders, if that folder also has a shortcut to homescreen it will have the new added app as well. I had launcher pro come on my rom as well but removed it for GO instead bc I like the folder setup way better
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[Q] Is it possible to get this app drawer...

With out using a launcher?
Hmm?
The launcher is "what you see"
It's like explorer.exe on your windows computer.
You have to have one.
Adam1422 said:
With out using a launcher?
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The LauncherPro app gives you that capability. In its preference menu, simply maneuver to the 'advanced' setting and enable the 'use 3D drawer' feature.
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dougjamal said:
The LauncherPro app gives you that capability. In its preference menu, simply maneuver to the 'advanced' setting and enable the 'use 3D drawer' feature.
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This wont change anything with my theme or rosie or anything? Basically will this just give me the app drawer and thats it?
Adam1422 said:
This wont change anything with my theme or rosie or anything? Basically will this just give me the app drawer and thats it?
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It'll change your homescreen and your app drawer.
It won't touch your theme.
Yes, you will not have a rosie anymore because launcher pro will take it's place.
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With out using a launcher?
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It has been on some themes and rosies mods, but I cant remember for what roms. look in the themes/mods section for whatever rom you are running, and you might get lucky.
Evo4eva said:
Yes, you will not have a rosie anymore because launcher pro will take it's place.
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He will have 'both' and until he makes one of them the default launcher, he will be prompted to choose between the two whenever he hits the home key.
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He will have 'both' and until he makes one of them the default launcher, he will be prompted to choose between the two whenever he hits the home key.
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Wow, really ? Of course there always has to be somebody to point out the obvious. I doubt the op is that ignorant that he can't figure that out when it asks him. I guess some people just can't help but argue. Yet another useless post in the wonderland that is XDA.

[Q] Change app name

Hi,
Does anybody know how to change the shown app name in the apps menu?
For example i want to change English names to dutch..
I searched the web and found the following:
http://www.guidingtech.com/12252/rename-android-apps-change-icons/
http://envyandroid.com/archives/301/change-the-android-app-icon
None of this works, apk edit doesnt work, i keep getting these errors..
Plz help!
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Does anyone know if this is possible?
jonasdhondt said:
Does anyone know if this is possible?
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Plz help...
jonasdhondt said:
Plz help...
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This was the first link in google...
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5551939/how-to-change-the-name-of-application-in-launcher-in-android-according-to-the-la
If you download a custom launcher from the market you can change the names to whatever you like. GO Launcher EX will allow you to change the names however due to GO Launcher being a RAM hog your phones performance will slip a little. I'm unsure if other less-RAMhogging launchers will let you do that but you can look on the market.
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If you download a custom launcher from the market you can change the names to whatever you like. GO Launcher EX will allow you to change the names however due to GO Launcher being a RAM hog your phones performance will slip a little. I'm unsure if other less-RAMhogging launchers will let you do that but you can look on the market.
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Does that work in the app drawer? I only ask cause I'm using sense.
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GUImess said:
Does that work in the app drawer? I only ask cause I'm using sense.
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Yes. It's been a while since I used GO Launcher so I've forgotten how you get the menu up to change it, but it definitely works.
99Aaron99 said:
Yes. It's been a while since I used GO Launcher so I've forgotten how you get the menu up to change it, but it definitely works.
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can't this be done without launcher? By changing the apk?

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