hey mates,
don't know if you guys did this; but i discovered something useful when i installed phm plus (freeware). once installed to the unit; going to the folder containing the app gives you 2 subfolders with shortcuts. apparently; one of them contains icons for accessing system software; examples of which are bluetooth, the clock, remove programs, memory, and just about everything. so, if you use tdlaunch or something similar which allows you to put icons / shortcuts on the today screen; you can essentially put system shortcut icons. simply use file explorer, go to the folder containing the system shortcut icons (via the phm plus app), copy and paste them on a folder where you have your shortcuts. from there; you can then put the icons on the today screen. for my case; i now have the clock app on my today screen. instead of clicking today-settings-system-clock; i can simply click on the icon on my today screen and the clock app comes up.
hope that helps.
cheers mates
rob
Anyone know a way that i can make folders in my start menu so that i can move icons/shortcuts around? I feel that it's too cluttered and would like to be able to move them around and make folders...
goto the \windows\start menu folder.
remember if you do place or move shortcuts around, any program, shortcut key or program link; linked to that shortcut, will no longer work unless you remapp the shortcut.
Thanks a bunch!
Hi I hope someone here can help me?
I have downloaded some games for my phone and have them saved on the storage card but how do I get them to appear in the list off the programs tab so I can play them? At the moment I can only get them to work through file explorer but its a bit of a faff!
Help please someone!
tap and hold on the game .exe ..select "send to shortcut to programs"it'll appear on ur programs list!
in the file explorer screen? if i tap and hold on a game I get 'cut, copy, rename, delete, send, beam file'?
You can add programs to the list using Diamond TF3D Config!
You need to add shortcuts to the programs from your sd card installation directory to the \windows\start menu folder.
Read here to find out how to make a shortcut:
http://www.vijay555.com/?Help:Command_Lines
V
OK I'm new to HTC and Windows Mobile etc and generally not very techy so bare with me please!
Do I really have to install another program just to move the games to the right place?
I don't know what Diamond TF3D is?
Vijay - thanks for the link but it is all a bit much for me I think - is there no simple way to just copy and paste it to the right place without needing a new explorer etc?
this is what i see when i tap and hold on the game .exe
the option might not be on the pop up menu that comes up after you tap and hold on the .exe .. u've to scroll down the menu.
btw.. what games have you installed on ur storage media!?
if i go to File explorer then Storage card I can see my games (java - not sure if this matters?) Bubble Bash, Date or Ditch, New York Nights, Solitaire and Sudoko - also have a barcode reader app that I can't get in the right place, assume I'm doing the same thing wrong!
If I click and hold on any of the games I get cut, copy, rename, delete, send and beam file. If I press menu (bottom right) whilst highlighting any of them I get Go To (with sub options My Documents, My Device, Folders and Open Path...), Refresh, Show All Files, Sort By, Send, Beam File, New Folder, Rename, Delete and Edit
Also how did you do the screen shot thats really cool and would prob help me to show you what I'm doing wrong!
Hi Finnbob.
You can get screenshots with several different apps, but I'd recommend this one...
http://www.mymobiler.com/
I'd recommend that regardless, as it's just a really useful application!
Incidentally, the screenshot that jtf420 showed us isn't the standard rom. That's not the menu that I get either, as I've only got the standard stock rom on my phone.
Using file explorer, navigate to...
\My Device\Windows\Start Menu
And then create a new folder in there, calling it something relevant like "Java Games". Then just copy and paste the games into that folder (or you can do "paste as shortcut" and leave the actual games where they are).
Hope this helps.
John.
screenshots are made with a prog called PocketScreen 1.3 (thanks RHAPSODY) and it's usually included in may ROM's made by Great CHEF's
regarding the option - "send shortcut to Programs" works only with exe
good guys above have already answered how to make shortcuts for non .exe files .. it might sound complex..but give it a try..
else..u can make a executable file for ur jar (but this kills the idea of java and might be complex process too)
or
use esmertec jbed to launch ur java applications.
ah thank you all! and thank you especially john, I knew there must be a fairly simple way of doing it!
does anyone know if I can change the icons? at the mo all the java games have this 'e' as the icon but this means when I pick them to go on the programs tab I can't tell which is which til I've opened it!
Not an answer to the question really, but if you create a folder in the start menu, then clicking it will open a window that's similar to the programs or settings folder (not really a folder - more an icon view). This will have the full names under the icons, so it won't be a problem.
I don't know how you'd go about changing the icons, I'm afraid. Windows, yeah. Windows mobile, no.
hi everyone
i would like to have a couple files to appear directly on the home screen as i use the 5 times a day so it becomes quite a headache having to navigate my way through the sd card n folders n then to look for it
it would be ideal if i could just see it there on my homescreen or maybe even a folder but im more keen on it just being there
kind regards
if its a document make a recent doc folder on the home screen ..
thanks for that
is there no way to just have the file straight on the home screen?
i think i might tell the dev of simi folder to incorporate documents
Use LauncherPro and Astro. Long click anywhere on the screen and select "shortcuts". A list will appear and select Astro. Now you can browse your sd card to find your files one by one and tap it. a prompt will allow you change your icon file and shortcut name..tada.you are done.
Hello all, This is my first Android Phone using iphone 4 as my main and SGS2 as secondary, i have a few things i would like to know how to do. Please dont flame me being an apple fan and what not im just here to learn.
what i have : Samsung Galaxy S 2, Flashed and rooted.
what i cant figure out.
and yes i did search with no luck
1) is it possible to have folders like in Ios? i tried looking and tried a few and they just dont work?
2) Best app to protect Pictures and Videos ( Password) i tried Gallery Pro looking for something like Video Vault ( IOS ) Link = collect 3 ( cant post a link)
what i like about Video safe is it has Duel system one pw will open something and the main pw will open other files
3) application that would hide / pw a folder with apps inside of it
eg, Folder name = Social Under social Folder a bunch of chat programs and to access that folder you need to enter a pw.
4) not looking for a app lock that would protect an app with a pw since the apps name / icon will be visible.
5) i bought the phone from Clove, and its EU version, is it possible to add something so that i am able to read arabic? ( websites, chat, etc) arabic keyboard is nice but not necessary.
thanks all will post more as i start looking for things that i cant find or dont understand
Thank you all in advanced!
cptzbug said:
Hello all, This is my first Android Phone using iphone 4 as my main and SGS2 as secondary, i have a few things i would like to know how to do. Please dont flame me being an apple fan and what not im just here to learn.
what i have : Samsung Galaxy S 2, Flashed and rooted.
what i cant figure out.
and yes i did search with no luck
1) is it possible to have folders like in Ios? i tried looking and tried a few and they just dont work?
2) Best app to protect Pictures and Videos ( Password) i tried Gallery Pro looking for something like Video Vault ( IOS ) Link = collect 3 ( cant post a link)
what i like about Video safe is it has Duel system one pw will open something and the main pw will open other files
3) application that would hide / pw a folder with apps inside of it
eg, Folder name = Social Under social Folder a bunch of chat programs and to access that folder you need to enter a pw.
4) not looking for a app lock that would protect an app with a pw since the apps name / icon will be visible.
5) i bought the phone from Clove, and its EU version, is it possible to add something so that i am able to read arabic? ( websites, chat, etc) arabic keyboard is nice but not necessary.
thanks all will post more as i start looking for things that i cant find or dont understand
Thank you all in advanced!
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Hi There, in relation to your First question, there is an App free on the market called "application Folder" which creates folders which have a very similar look and Feel to the iOS counterparts.
As for the Password lock questions, im not aware of Any apps that can lock specific folders, suggest Searching the forum or the Android Market !
Arabic Keyboards can be downloaded off the android market, Download a new Keyboard (like swiftkey or Gingerbread keyboard) and see if they have arabic Localisation !
hope that helps
is it possible to add something so that i am able to read arabic? ( websites, chat, etc) arabic keyboard is nice but not necessary.
Topic in Dev section for Arabic .
Applications .
http://www.appbrain.com/
thanks all will post more as i start looking for things that i cant find or dont understand
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1066631
jje
cptzbug said:
Hello all, This is my first Android Phone using iphone 4 as my main and SGS2 as secondary, i have a few things i would like to know how to do. Please dont flame me being an apple fan and what not im just here to learn.
what i have : Samsung Galaxy S 2, Flashed and rooted.
what i cant figure out.
and yes i did search with no luck
1) is it possible to have folders like in Ios? i tried looking and tried a few and they just dont work?
2) Best app to protect Pictures and Videos ( Password) i tried Gallery Pro looking for something like Video Vault ( IOS ) Link = collect 3 ( cant post a link)
what i like about Video safe is it has Duel system one pw will open something and the main pw will open other files
3) application that would hide / pw a folder with apps inside of it
eg, Folder name = Social Under social Folder a bunch of chat programs and to access that folder you need to enter a pw.
4) not looking for a app lock that would protect an app with a pw since the apps name / icon will be visible.
5) i bought the phone from Clove, and its EU version, is it possible to add something so that i am able to read arabic? ( websites, chat, etc) arabic keyboard is nice but not necessary.
thanks all will post more as i start looking for things that i cant find or dont understand
Thank you all in advanced!
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Check this out for Getting your SGS2 arabic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063205
If you're using TouchWiz, open the applications menu, hit the Menu button, Edit, the tap and hold the app you want to place into a folder. Drag it into the folder above 'Add Folder'. Repeat for the other apps you want to place into the folder. When you're done, press Menu, tap Save, and Yes. Your new folder will be the last icon in the application menu.
To rename the folder name, open the folder then tap and hold the Folder 1 text on the top. It should pop up a box where you can change the name.
Cheers
Greenie-UK said:
Hi There, in relation to your First question, there is an App free on the market called "application Folder" which creates folders which have a very similar look and Feel to the iOS counterparts.
As for the Password lock questions, im not aware of Any apps that can lock specific folders, suggest Searching the forum or the Android Market !
Arabic Keyboards can be downloaded off the android market, Download a new Keyboard (like swiftkey or Gingerbread keyboard) and see if they have arabic Localisation !
hope that helps
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Thanks Greenie,
i tried gingerbread KB thanks! gave me the arabic kb and i can type but still cant read
application folder seemed really nice and promising untill i found out it works only on home screens as a widget so when you go back to app list they are all there again.. i think its an android thing
Thank you so so much greenie will let you know what happens soon
Greenie-UK said:
Check this out for Getting your SGS2 arabic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063205
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THANK YOU Greenie!! will try it asap and report back!
yamanote said:
If you're using TouchWiz, open the applications menu, hit the Menu button, Edit, the tap and hold the app you want to place into a folder. Drag it into the folder above 'Add Folder'. Repeat for the other apps you want to place into the folder. When you're done, press Menu, tap Save, and Yes. Your new folder will be the last icon in the application menu.
To rename the folder name, open the folder then tap and hold the Folder 1 text on the top. It should pop up a box where you can change the name.
Cheers
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OMG i love you! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
yamanote said:
If you're using TouchWiz, open the applications menu, hit the Menu button, Edit, the tap and hold the app you want to place into a folder. Drag it into the folder above 'Add Folder'. Repeat for the other apps you want to place into the folder. When you're done, press Menu, tap Save, and Yes. Your new folder will be the last icon in the application menu.
To rename the folder name, open the folder then tap and hold the Folder 1 text on the top. It should pop up a box where you can change the name.
Cheers
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For the red part: You can drag the little box where you dropped the apps into to the applications screen.
cptzbug said:
OMG i love you! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
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No problem It's a bit less clumsy than using a 3rd party app.
prodygee said:
For the red part: You can drag the little box where you dropped the apps into to the applications screen.
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Ah, that's more intuitive. Thanks for the hint.
There is a Q&A section, what made you post it here?
yamanote said:
If you're using TouchWiz, open the applications menu, hit the Menu button, Edit, the tap and hold the app you want to place into a folder. Drag it into the folder above 'Add Folder'. Repeat for the other apps you want to place into the folder. When you're done, press Menu, tap Save, and Yes. Your new folder will be the last icon in the application menu.
To rename the folder name, open the folder then tap and hold the Folder 1 text on the top. It should pop up a box where you can change the name.
Cheers
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Been racking my brain trying to figure this out. Much appreciated.