Hello,
Is it somehow possible to use the folder feature that is launched with Android 4.0.1/Ice Cream Sandwich with LauncherPro?
I've installed LauncherPro and I'm very pleased with how it works. I've been using it with every phone I've owned that has been an Android device, and I feel it's very sad that I am not able to use the new folder feature system that came with Android ICS.
Is there a possibility that you can install an .APK and from that have the ability to still stack the programs on the homescreen?
Thanks in advance.
same problem with adw ex. Patience. I like stock a lot though. Might roll with it.
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Desca said:
Hello,
Is it somehow possible to use the folder feature that is launched with Android 4.0.1/Ice Cream Sandwich with LauncherPro?
I've installed LauncherPro and I'm very pleased with how it works. I've been using it with every phone I've owned that has been an Android device, and I feel it's very sad that I am not able to use the new folder feature system that came with Android ICS.
Is there a possibility that you can install an .APK and from that have the ability to still stack the programs on the homescreen?
Thanks in advance.
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The new folder feature is built into the stock launcher. Launcher Pro is a launcher replacement with its own feature set. The two programs are mutually exclusive.
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same problem with adw ex. Patience. I like stock a lot though. Might roll with it.
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Adw has folders now
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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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n2mschf said:
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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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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I have heard that Go Launcher is frowned upon on the Nexus, saying its not an ICS launcher, should only use Apex...Nova...or CM9 launchers.
Is Go not optimized to work for ICS ?
I got pretty used to all the Go features on my last phone, would like to use again.
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then use it... no one's forcing you to use apex or nova.
apex or nova is preferred because it builds off of stock ICS launcher and improves on it for further customizations.
people just want to retain the "holo" look of ICS.
zephiK said:
then use it... no one's forcing you to use apex or nova.
apex or nova is preferred because it builds off of stock ICS launcher and improves on it for further customizations.
people just want to retain the "holo" look of ICS.
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Launchers wont send your device to the depths of hell. Use GO launcher and if it doesn't work right, go with stock or find something new.
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Thanks for advice. Will Go be updated to be more of a ICS base ? Or is it stuck as a Gingerbread launcher mainly ?
This is for my Brother actually, who just got the Nexus and installed all the Go stuff. I freaked on him, like Dude WTF you can't use Go on a Nexus.
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Y not?
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Only time will.
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Zorachus said:
Thanks for advice. Will Go be updated to be more of a ICS base ? Or is it stuck as a Gingerbread launcher mainly ?
This is for my Brother actually, who just got the Nexus and installed all the Go stuff. I freaked on him, like Dude WTF you can't use Go on a Nexus.
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They probably won't because I believe Apex/Nova requires Android 4.0+ and GO Launcher EX includes phones who are on pre-ICS.
If they were to do that, it'd be very similar to Apex / Nova so what's the point? ICS is only a small % of Android users for now. The vast community is on 2.3.X.
And yeah, he should just get Apex/Nova it should be FAR more superior than GO Launcher or LauncherPro or ADW EX. I won't go into the debate of Apex vs Nova because there's a whole thread for that. Both are similar, Apex is more popular and offers more features for FREE. Both paid versions for Nova & Apex cost $3.99 respectively.
I personally use Apex. But it's up to you.
And coincidentally after posting that, http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/05/go-launcher-v3-00-beta/
GO Launcher 3.0 Beta
Hi,
I'm using Apex Launcher. It seems that it's the same stock Launcher but a bit better.
I'm wondering if Apex author took source code and enchanced it or he made Apex from zero?
Thanks!
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Nova Launcher is better
Galaxy Nexus GSM
Hi there,
Yes, the stock launcher is open source. The source resides inside a folder in the AOSP repository. I remember looking at it when I built AOSP for the first time.
That said, it's highly likely the Apex dev started from stock as a base, in fact we're nearly sure he did that, since that's the best way to mimic stock yet add some nice tweaks.
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I would say most third party launchers are based on the stock launcher. Adw is also open source, so they could pull from that as well.
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nxt said:
Nova Launcher is better
Galaxy Nexus GSM
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Thanks for sharing but that's not what he asked. Try to answer questions and not **** up threads with this crap.
I would assume it's open since it's apart of stock and that's open source
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Yes the launcher is open, that's what nova and apex built off of. Same with the browser. Ics+ browser is the stock browser with enhancements.
This type of mods are my single favorite thing about android and nexus phones. Its open to build upon with whatever options you'd want to add, built just as if it came from Google like that (given the dev is good).
I cant promise that it will work! but it should. Anyways the attachment is in the post. Happy Honeycombing! xD
Anybody try this?
I tried this a while ago on ics and it worked on a tf101. Not sure if it still will in jellybean though.
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I tried it.
It sucks.
I'll pass their launchers are extremely buggy and not stable
It works at first then after a few all hell breaks loose
They been like that since it came out....never fixed it
I'll stay with apex for now
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Apex with Tablet UI is working out great for me , Tablet UI should have been Nexus default layout.
anilkuj said:
Apex with Tablet UI is working out great for me , Tablet UI should have been Nexus default layout.
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I'm using Apex and it's working really well for me. I don't see anything options in the settings for a Tablet UI, so I'm a little confused by your comment. Does Apex automatically use a Tablet UI versus a phone UI on the N7 or....?
dferrey said:
I'm using Apex and it's working really well for me. I don't see anything options in the settings for a Tablet UI, so I'm a little confused by your comment. Does Apex automatically use a Tablet UI versus a phone UI on the N7 or....?
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You need to set the Tablet ui in the build.prop file.
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dferrey said:
I'm using Apex and it's working really well for me. I don't see anything options in the settings for a Tablet UI, so I'm a little confused by your comment. Does Apex automatically use a Tablet UI versus a phone UI on the N7 or....?
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You need to be rooted and them use an app to change DPI ..easy
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First, I'm not as tech. savvy as you all here. I'm just a person who doesn't like HTC's Sense design and I'm not sure on how to get rid of it so I can have the true Ice Cream Sandwich experience.
So, I tried the idea the person had here: lifehacker.com/5600912/turn-off-htcs-sense-ui-on-your-android-phone. I went to homescreen and nothing changed at all. Then I looked through all of my apps only to find that there is no launcher.
I'm really iffy about downloading another launcher as that sort of defeats the purpose of trying to get/find the default launcher that should be here. What should I do?
wu fan said:
First, I'm not as tech. savvy as you all here. I'm just a person who doesn't like HTC's Sense design and I'm not sure on how to get rid of it so I can have the true Ice Cream Sandwich experience.
So, I tried the idea the person had here: lifehacker.com/5600912/turn-off-htcs-sense-ui-on-your-android-phone. I went to homescreen and nothing changed at all. Then I looked through all of my apps only to find that there is no launcher.
I'm really iffy about downloading another launcher as that sort of defeats the purpose of trying to get/find the default launcher that should be here. What should I do?
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Download nova or apex
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Thin_Bezel said:
Download nova or apex
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Thanks but what are those? Are those alternate launchers? I don't want to use any alternate launchers, I want to use Android without all that extra stuff.
wu fan said:
Thanks but what are those? Are those alternate launchers? I don't want to use any alternate launchers, I want to use Android without all that extra stuff.
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Download another launcher.. apex or nova is stock ICS with more customization if you want stock ics you'll have to download Cm9 custom rom
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XxlemonxX said:
Download another launcher.. apex or nova is stock ICS with more customization if you want stock ics you'll have to download Cm9 custom rom
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Alright, thanks for clearing that up. C: Just tried out the Nova launcher and it already works just a little faster and looks much nicer.
Well I feel the oposite. I'd rather have Sense than stock ICS launcher.
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