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.
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How do you deal with the sunlight? My normal backlight setting is not bright enough and the max is not quite enough.
Also, does anyone know a way to map a key to toggle between two different brightness settings? Navigating those menus every time I enter or exit a building is too much.
Hi,
I had the same problem, sorted it by using the today plug-in LAUNCHER, download at http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/launcher.shtml I then navigated the windows folder to the icon for back light, make a shortcut and paste into the launcher folder, then you can tap the icon on the today screen to open the back light controls, you must have your PC set to show hidden folders to access the windows folder on your PPC.
Hope tat helps,
Regards Steve C
doesnt work
The link opens loads of pop ups but no download
please advise
Sorry about that try this http://www.freewareppc.com/ then look for launcher
The file
The file I hope if the attachment works (first try lol)
Thanks for that mate.
what a neat little app. so smaaaaallllll
just need to figure out what I need on it I guess you could also create larger icons so that they appear bigger.
must be possible plus setting and pasting in for tomtom etc etc etc.
Thanks again
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
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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 Guys,
I have a question...basic one
When i add a "New Folder" on the Home screen, it is empty. Now how do i Add my favourite Apps or games to it????
Not able to find it out.... can someone guide me....
Thanks.
Easy mate, just drag and drop the apps you want on top of the folder. You'll see that the folder icon will "open" and when you drop the shortcut, it's added to the folder. To rename the folder, open it and hold your finger on the title of it for a second or so, btw.
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Easy mate, just drag and drop the apps you want on top of the folder. You'll see that the folder icon will "open" and when you drop the shortcut, it's added to the folder. To rename the folder, open it and hold your finger on the title of it for a second or so, btw.
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Thanks man...it worked.....
Might I suggest using the app folder organizer.
It's more pretty (nicer icons and customizable) as the default folders
Help - cannot move app icons or create folders on Home Screen.
I have had my Tab S 10.5 for 2 weeks now and realised that I cannot seem to move icons on the home screen or create folders on the home screen. When I hold-drag an icon on the home screen it says 'Tap Edit to rearrange widgets, shortcuts, or create folders' but I cannot find where the menu is for Edit etc. When I hold-drag on an empty part of the home screen I get the home screen highlighted with Wallpapers and Widgests at the bottom.
I can create folders in the app list and move to the home screen but get the same message when I hold-drag an icon to move into the folder.
Please can someone help me with this?
Thanks.
dawkinsmj said:
Help - cannot move app icons or create folders on Home Screen.
I have had my Tab S 10.5 for 2 weeks now and realised that I cannot seem to move icons on the home screen or create folders on the home screen. When I hold-drag an icon on the home screen it says 'Tap Edit to rearrange widgets, shortcuts, or create folders' but I cannot find where the menu is for Edit etc. When I hold-drag on an empty part of the home screen I get the home screen highlighted with Wallpapers and Widgests at the bottom.
I can create folders in the app list and move to the home screen but get the same message when I hold-drag an icon to move into the folder.
Please can someone help me with this?
Thanks.
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out of curiosity have you checked for software updates under the About tab un General? i unboxed mine and there were 3 updates waiting and said addresses issues and maybe this is one of them?
i can not replicate your problem and if it were me i would reset it
fletch33 said:
out of curiosity have you checked for software updates under the About tab un General? i unboxed mine and there were 3 updates waiting and said addresses issues and maybe this is one of them?
i can not replicate your problem and if it were me i would reset it.
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Yes I have checked for updates and it's up to date, I tried resetting it last night but still get the same issue.
dawkinsmj said:
Yes I have checked for updates and it's up to date, I tried resetting it last night but still get the same issue.
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well without spending time with ODIN and flashing things maybe you should return it for a replacement? is that easy for you to do?
fletch33 said:
well without spending time with ODIN and flashing things maybe you should return it for a replacement? is that easy for you to do?
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Yes I will be returning it this week to the JB Hifi I purchased it from. I will make sure I test for this issue before installing any updates.
Issue Resolved!
I have just found out how to create folders for the Home Screen and rearrange app icons on the Home Screen.
I was searching videos on YouTube and came across video tutorials for the S5 which helped me, to create folders you go to the apps screen then hold down an icon and drag it to the top left where 'create folder' should be and let go, then a folder will appear which you can name and after you save it the folder appears on the Home Screen, before you save you can also press on a + symbolto add more apps to the new folder.
To rearrange icons I don't know how I missed this, press the Home button to make sure you are on the Home Screen, then down the bottom right corner next to the Apps icon there is a pencil icon for Edit Page from here you can move app icons around and into existing folders.
I contacted Samsung live chat twice about this issue and they did not know how to resolve it and I was about to take my Tabs S back for a replacement!
Thanks for the replies to my post it is appreciated.