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ADW Launcher

Has anyone else tried the ADW Launcher off the Android Market?
It installs alongside the default TouchWiz launcher so you can revert to the default settings if you don't like ADW.
The interface feels a lot smoother with this launcher running.
Here's a screenie from my phone:
{
"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"
}

this guys video has it enabled comparing it to the Desire....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvnzBtZimS4
looks really nice with the custom lauchers enabled....
only thing worrying me about the Galaxy S now is root and bluetooth/emulator incompatibility issues....
also how do you find the battery life with the launcher? heard it drains the battery quite a bit?

i have install the ADW Launcher, so how do i launch it, does the galaxy s do to be rooted?

No root needed to run ADW Launcher.
Next time you press the "Home" key you'll get the choice of completing the action with ADW Launcher or TwLauncher.
Edit: Also trying out LauncherPro beta.
On another forum someone suggested using "Home Switcher" to quickly switch between different launchers - available on the market.

i use LauncherPro beta and works nice on Sgs, and like you say one push on home and you can chose what launcher to go for.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2r79ffb.jpg
Does anyone know the name of this widget? It is better than my Beautiful widget bar

dan 6a said:
http://i46.tinypic.com/2r79ffb.jpg
Does anyone know the name of this widget? It is better than my Beautiful widget bar
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thats the weather and news widget from the nexus one

johnnie93 said:
thats the weather and news widget from the nexus one
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And is know as the Genie Widget.

MarvinTheAndroid said:
No root needed to run ADW Launcher.
Next time you press the "Home" key you'll get the choice of completing the action with ADW Launcher or TwLauncher.
Edit: Also trying out LauncherPro beta.
On another forum someone suggested using "Home Switcher" to quickly switch between different launchers - available on the market.
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if you have the time can you compare the default home against adw and launcher pro in terms of speed, looks and features?
thannnks

The toggle bar widget on that screenshot, is that SwitchPro Widget?
Nice and discreet with % battery indicator, liking the look of it...

dan 6a said:
http://i46.tinypic.com/2r79ffb.jpg
Does anyone know the name of this widget? It is better than my Beautiful widget bar
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Here's the Genie Widget installed on my Galaxy S:

yeah is that switch pro with battery indicator?

NeoXTC said:
yeah is that switch pro with battery indicator?
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no that's a stock widget named power control

emelie said:
no that's a stock widget named power control
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it is switch pro. the funny thing is, the battery strenght does not match up with what the android system says

boodies said:
it is switch pro. the funny thing is, the battery strenght does not match up with what the android system says
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After phone restart my switch pro battery indicator started working.
Will test further...

How can you select the Samsung widgets in ADW?

Samsung widgets in ADW
I'm having the same problem. I like some of the Sammy widgets, but they seem to have disappeared once ADW was activated. Also, I can't seem to find a way to switch between launchers. Tried pressing the home key every way I could think of, but no joy.

Halieus said:
I'm having the same problem. I like some of the Sammy widgets, but they seem to have disappeared once ADW was activated. Also, I can't seem to find a way to switch between launchers. Tried pressing the home key every way I could think of, but no joy.
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Clear the defaults against adw under settings -> applications then press the home button - it will give you a choice of launchers again. Once back in tw the sammy widgets will appear again.

Thanks, that did the trick. I just wish I could use sammy widgets with ADW.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Does anyone know where I can find the default missing Google widgets?

[HOWTO]Customize your Lockscreen with Widgetlocker

I didn't find a thread dedicated to customizing your lockscreen, tought it might be a good idea to post a quick how-to in case some people didn't know about this yet. I've gotten a lot of help from this community so I wanted to give something back, even if it's something small
So the Widgetlocker app allows you to modify your lockscreen, you can add app shortcuts, widgets, sliders, actions, change the background and a bunch of other stuff.
1. Download the Widgetlocker app.
2. Open the app, get into the "tool mode" (tutorial has a good explanation on the different modes).
3. Long press on the screen and there you can choose to add a custom slider, application shortcut or widget.
4. For custom sliders chose ICS theme to make it look like stock, then long press and click edit. You can add up to 4 different actions/shortcuts/applications.
Here are some screenshots of mine, nothing fancy, just 2 extra sliders with 4 apps each. Added flashlight and sound toggle to the default slider and weather widget below the clock.
{
"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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You can press thanks if I helped. Enjoy!
Lots of themes for Widgetlocker are available here (thanks zombieflanders)
Edit: Resized screenshots for easier viewing

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

When I was looking at reviews of this app on the Market, I noticed some people complaining on battery drain, have you experienced that, or any other negative side effects of using Widgetlocker?

bekyndnunwind said:
When I was looking at reviews of this app on the Market, I noticed some people complaining on battery drain, have you experienced that, or any other negative side effects of using Widgetlocker?
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Haven't experienced any battery drain so far. The app was a bit quirky at first but checking the "Root Helper" option in advanced settings and disabling the default lockscreen helps a lot.

Good info for those who don't know about it, gabster21. As an addition, there's eleventy billion (no, really, there's so many that they had to create a new index on Google Docs) WidgetLocker themes in this thread, with support from the dev here. BTW the dev is the always-awesome and responsive [email protected], who is responsible for Nova Launcher, which even in beta whoops the stock launcher's butt, so if you haven't already, be sure to thank hi as well as gabster21 and zHk3R.

zombieflanders said:
Good info for those who don't know about it, gabster21. As an addition, there's eleventy billion (no, really, there's so many that they had to create a new index on Google Docs) WidgetLocker themes in this thread, with support from the dev here. BTW the dev is the always-awesome and responsive [email protected], who is responsible for Nova Launcher, which even in beta whoops the stock launcher's butt, so if you haven't already, be sure to thank hi as well as gabster21 and zHk3R.
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I had a look at those earlier but forgot to add that to the first post.. done it now, thanks!

Another cool feature, useful for advanced users (especially those with root): If you go into WL's settings menu and hold the volume-down button for a couple seconds, you get an additional menu of "experimental" settings. But as the title says, they really are experimental, which means they're unsupported and may not work or even break functionality.

When the ICS slider is at the bottom it expands very small, much smaller than the stock bubble (where the selections sit). But when the slider is moved up from the bottom of the grid it expands all the way, giving a longer travel from the center before a toggle is selected. Does anyone know why this is?
EDIT: I would delete this if I could figure out how. The circle expands less because I had a shortcut on the bottom which would get cut off if it expanded more.

Hello droids
I completely forgot how to customize the maingrid of the app.
In my previous setup i had clock, battery % and (eventually) battery status charging (like gabster21 lockscreen)
I need phosphoreus, but how to config again in this way?
Thanks

Ok for now i solved by an experimental function (hold down volume button in settings menu) but i would know still how i did that customization in the maingrid...
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[APP] Lockscreen Policy - Disable Android 4.2+ Lockscreen Widgets, Camera

{
"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"
}
Published to Google Play, Here
(Attached v1.2.2, v1.2.3)
This gets rid of the lockscreen widgets and camera on the homescreen on Android 4.2 or higher.
If you have root, you can disable the bold-hour clock widget from the action bar menu, under 'Clock Hack'. (since 1.2)
The app is completely free. I don't foresee adding anything much to this app (I could add a couple of toggle widgets).
This is a lightweight app at 80KB.
There's a known issue under 4.2.2:
With the clock hack disabled, the clock widget toggles between the bold hour clock and the non-bold hour clock every other unlock. If your device is rooted, you can use the clock hack to get the device to consistently display the non-bold hour clock. Otherwise, there isn't anything I can do for you immediately. Sorry for the inconvenience, but I had no control over this.
Disable widgets and/or camera access on the lockscreen under Android 4.2.
Usage:
1) Run application
2) Make selections, and press activate
3) In the 'Activate device administrator' screen, choose 'Activate'
4) Verify settings, and press 'Apply'
5) To change settings, either press the 'Reset' button or hit the back key from the app to return to the setup screen
Uninstall:
To uninstall, uncheck the application from the 'Device Administrator' list under 'Security' in 'Settings'.
Privacy:
I do not collect any personal information with this completely free application.
No permissions other than device administrator required.
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Google Play developer link
Ratings, reviews welcome
Implements root tooles by Stericson
http://code.google.com/p/roottools/

Cool!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Thanks! The flashing widget placeholder on the lockscreen was annoying as hell.

This app succeeds where stock Android has failed. :good:

Thank goodness...
The lockscreen was seriously driving me nuts. I hated seeing that widget box every time I turned it on. Thank you for providing a way to turn it off. I just wish Google had made it optional in the first place.
Now, if you could just help me change that ugly, ugly clock font. :good:

It might be possible to change the default clock as more devs support lockscreen widgets, because I think it's just a widget there...

Looks good I am going to have to try this out.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Installing. The lockscreen changes haven't impressed me much.

works on Nexus 7

THANK YOU!
installing NOW.

I'll test it for you on Nexus S, send me the apk via PM or open it on Google Play.

Thanks for the report for the Nexus 7. I checked out some videos and realized that tablets don't have a camera swipe gesture on the lockscreen. Checking the 'camera' option doesn't really hurt anything though, at least as of the currently available Android API.
Functionally the app is not going to change much. The icon is hideous, but I know it's annoying to have to update for something minor like that, so that's not coming until there's a good idea for something that needs to be in the app.
knzo said:
I'll test it for you on Nexus S, send me the apk via PM or open it on Google Play.
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It doesn't do anything for devices not running Android 4.2. If your device runs Android 4.2 already, you will see it in the Play Store.

chislon said:
It doesn't do anything for devices not running Android 4.2. If your device runs Android 4.2 already, you will see it in the Play Store.
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Alright, when I flash back 4.2 I'll see if I can download from Play, thanks.

APK Download?
Hey, could you please share the APK?
I can't download it on Play Store because my Galaxy Nexus on 4.2 seems to be incompatible...

Allow Clock Replacement Widget?
Thanks for getting this app up so quickly!
I know you're probably not going to add much to it, but I have one request. Is it possible to make it work with clock replacement widgets like the "Fixed 4.2 Clock Widget" (can't link to it in the Play Store because I haven't posted 10 times yet).
That widget fixes the weird bolded-hour clock thing Google decided to do for 4.2, but I can't use it if I disable widgets with your app. If there was a way to disable the addition of new widgets (swiping to the left) but still allow a replacement widget on the primary lock screen, that would be perfect.

Would it be possible to disable Google Now? I'd really appreciate that ability. How did Google screw the lock screen so bad?!

Not sure how the clock widget can be changed.
Also noticed that if a music player has lockscreen widgets, they show up on a new page...
You can disable system apps in Android 4.2. If you disable Google Search in Applications, you lose the swipe up gesture from the soft buttons, but the lockscreen will still show a weird looking dot where Google Now is activated.

AnsenBayer said:
Thanks for getting this app up so quickly!
I know you're probably not going to add much to it, but I have one request. Is it possible to make it work with clock replacement widgets like the "Fixed 4.2 Clock Widget" (can't link to it in the Play Store because I haven't posted 10 times yet).
That widget fixes the weird bolded-hour clock thing Google decided to do for 4.2, but I can't use it if I disable widgets with your app. If there was a way to disable the addition of new widgets (swiping to the left) but still allow a replacement widget on the primary lock screen, that would be perfect.
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Was just thinking the exact same thing. You're right, if this could be done it would be absolutely perfect. :good:

Why oh why do we have to look at that awful clock font? If only there was a way to remove it completely. And why did they decide to have that place holder flash up on the left every single time I unlock? I know I can add a widget, there's no need to remind me every single time I unlock!

I don't think I see a good way of changing the default widget unless you replace the system clock app.

[How-To] Android 4.3 Lockscreen - Adding Widgets

Android 4.3 Lockscreen - Adding Widgets/Creating your own Lockscreen
The Android 4.3 Lockscreen is an enigma. For those of you that have it figured out, good for you.
For the rest of us... some things just take a little longer.
- Transparent Weather Clock by Droid27 pictured for demonstration
Step 1. Settings/Lockscreen/Multiple widgets - Check this option
Step 2. Lock the phone
Step 3. Unlock the phone, place your finger near the top and HOLD and swipe down the screen (and release). You should see the Lock symbol at the bottom.
{
"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"
}
Step 4. Swipe right until you see the + symbol (You can have multiple lockscreens configured).
Step 5. Add your widget.
Step 6. Press the Lock symbol to save. This is my finished product.
How to make your new lockscreen the default lockscreen:
1. Open locksceen
2. Swipe down like above notes
3. Swipe right to get to your new lockscreen
4. HOLD AND DRAG the entire screen over to the very right of the screen, it will start to scroll right. Let it finish until it is now the HOME lockscreen.
(the lockscreen position indicator at the bottom will move as it drags also until the home icon is highlighted as default, then you can release)

Good idea to write it out. I'll admit that I have never even bothered setting anything but lock screen wallpaper because this is about what I thought was involved, lol, and I "pick my battles" for what to figure out.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

erikalin said:
Good idea to write it out. I'll admit that I have never even bothered setting anything but lock screen wallpaper because this is about what I thought was involved, lol, and I "pick my battles" for what to figure out.
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I got tired of staring at just the clock and it was hard to find any information on the new 4.3 lockscreen because you can't really add anything to it, you have to create a new one.
Edit: And OMG, that clock weather widget has a ton of neat stuff you can customize the look of the widget with too.
Transparency level, darkness, fonts, icons, notifications, what info displays etc...

Nice write up :good: .

I'm on MOAR and I can't get by first step... I can't find that option. Thanx
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avruma said:
I'm on MOAR and I can't get by first step... I can't find that option. Thanx
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It will only be available with Swipe as the default lockscreen (no security enabled).

tdunham said:
It will only be available with Swipe as the default lockscreen (no security enabled).
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Thanx, yes I use a pattern lock. I thought in MOAR mod control if you allow secure lock screen widgets that this may work...?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

avruma said:
Thanx, yes I use a pattern lock. I thought in MOAR mod control if you allow secure lock screen widgets that this may work...?
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There's a difference between the Multiple Widgets and Lockscreen Widgets.
The Multiple Widgets enables multiple lockscreens where you can add an app shortcut or third party widget and the Lockscreen Widgets doesn't really enable third party widgets, just a few very limited things. I posted a screenie of the sub-menu it provides.

tdunham said:
There's a difference between the Multiple Widgets and Lockscreen Widgets.
The Multiple Widgets enables multiple lockscreens where you can add an app shortcut or third party widget and the Lockscreen Widgets doesn't really enable third party widgets, just a few very limited things. I posted a screenie of the sub-menu it provides.
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Oh cool thanx. Maybe in MOAR 10.0 then
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

For anyone that tries this, feel free to share a screenshot of your custom lockscreen.

Media widget

Hello
I just installed the Next Launcher,
Id like to implement a widget similar to the one used be the stock rom; whereby if the Radio is playing, the station is shown on the widget, or music playing etc.
Does anyone know where to get this?
Thanks.

I'd like to know that too, but AFAIK that functionality is integrated in the original launcher and cannot be transfered to other launchers.
About the music player, I resorted using another app that has its own widget, but I lost the knob functions:
left knob push: pause play
right knob rotation: move to previous/next
I have the original stock rom and don't use the xposed framework.

Yeah thanks,
No problem, Ill manage without.

You can use the KGL widgets from Android 4.2.2 versions, sure theyre on the fileserver somehwere.

Thanks typos1 for the suggestion.
I found the widget repository:
http://huifei.fs-fileserver.de/content/apps/KGL Widgets/
Going to test them tomorrow on my Eonon with ADWlauncherEx

Tested tonight...
Media player widget works correctly: start/stop/previous/next/time elapsed/length
However no cover shown, song title limited to a few words only.
Radio widget: works almost correctly, only pause button has no effect.
However no station name shown, station frequency only.
Overall, these 2 widgets are relatively small, and it might be difficult to precisely push their buttons especially when driving.
{
"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"
}

themissionimpossible said:
Tested tonight...
Media player widget works correctly: start/stop/previous/next/time elapsed/length
However no cover shown, song title limited to a few words only.
Radio widget: works almost correctly, only pause button has no effect.
However no station name shown, station frequency only.
Overall, these 2 widgets are relatively small, and it might be difficult to precisely push their buttons especially when driving.
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And they don't change automatically when you change sound source. E.g. in JY launcher default fixed "widget" it changes automatically into the radio / player if you change the app. With separate widget for each app you have to overcrowd screen surface keeping both widgets while only one is effective.
I would like if we could have combined widget...

Yes I agree, the best thing would be something like the Klyde or Joyous Launcher's "widget" thats not actually a widget at all but built into the launcher, made into a proper widget, but without the clock (dont need one as its in the notification panel) as I also want other widgets on my homescreen, but the Klyde/Joyous launchers dont allow other widgets.
Unfortunately I cant really code, so its not something I can do, but when I ve got time I do intend to at least try and decompile one of these launchers and try and remove the time bit (and the stupid car apps bit), maybe even try and figure out how to turn them into proper widgets.
(By the way, when I used the KGL widgets I used one per desktop - dont forget as Android is Linux you get several desktops - so you dont have to overcrowd.)

typos1 said:
Yes I agree, the best thing would be something like the Klyde or Joyous Launcher's "widget" thats not actually a widget at all but built into the launcher, made into a proper widget, but without the clock (dont need one as its in the notification panel) as I also want other widgets on my homescreen, but the Klyde/Joyous launchers dont allow other widgets.
Unfortunately I cant really code, so its not something I can do, but when I ve got time I do intend to at least try and decompile one of these launchers and try and remove the time bit (and the stupid car apps bit), maybe even try and figure out how to turn them into proper widgets.
(By the way, when I used the KGL widgets I used one per desktop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3305168
So i think this is a start no if we can get someone to resize it for 800 then we would be golden i believe
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