LauncherPro
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Introduction
First of all; This is a very basic guide (...) to help people just starting out.
LauncherPro is an alternative launcher for Android. Launcher meaning your homescreens, basically.
It allows for much more customization than the HTCLauncher (Rosie) or your phones equivalent does.
It is a free application but has "Plus features". These features include 5-6 Sense-like widgets. Since HTC widgets are dependant on HTCLauncher
(Rosie) to function I advise you to unlock the Plus features. You also help support the developer by unlocking these features.
Basics
You've already downloaded and installed LauncherPro and now you're ready to set it up! First of all, press the Home button on your phone and choose LauncherPro to be default.
You can always change your default Home application by going into Settings > Manage Applications > LauncherPro > Clear Defaults
Second: Press the Menu button on your device and choose Prefrences. From here you can choose basic settings. Unlocking the Plus features gives you a lot more settings. Set it up to best suit your likes.
This thread is not a walkthrough of LauncherPro, so if you need a manual you should check this out
Your dock
Hit the Menu button > Prefrences > Apperance Settings > Dock background
From here you can change your dock background. LauncherPro allows up to three docks (Scrolling behavior). There are a couple docks you can choose from, or you can use a custom dock.
If you're not a big Photoshop wiz there's a thread sharing dock backgrounds here (LauncherPro forums). If you on the other hand want to create a dock the correct size of the image is 480x84 pixels.
After applying a dock you suddenly realize the old icons are still on the dock - To change the icon all you need to do is long-press the icon and a menu should pop up. From here you can change
the icon. If you don't want a shortcut at all you choose blank. If the dock doesn't use icons like the screenshots above you need a transparent icon. You just long-press on the icon you want to change
and find the icon of your choice in your gallery. If you're asking yourself where to get a transparent icon, look no further. I've attached it.
Icons
There are many icon packs to choose from. My favorite place to look for icons is DeviantART > Customization > Icons > Dock Icons. There are also icon packs posted in this forum.
To apply an icon first off all you need to have it stored on your SDcard. Now just long-press the icon you wish to change and choose from your gallery
Mods
If you've unlocked the Plus features and want theme them - It's possible. Signals23 has posted a thread about it here. Basically your LPP widgets look a lot better.
ClassicalGas has got a thread that really shows the potential that LauncherPro has. Here's the thread covering "Scrolling Wallpaper Dock"
Under Prefrences there are certain settings that can help you improve the look of your homescreens. Prefrences > Homescreen Settings > Homescreen Grid.
It gives you more space on your homescreens. Instead of having 4x4 grid, you can have 10x10 - or whatever floats your boat.
Additional information
You can add any shortcut you wish on your homescreens using Desktop Visualizer.
To change your statusbar you have to edit your framework-res.apk or flash a theme
Yes, you have to be ROOTED in order to change your statusbar
This is where you share your screenshots which you've taken using ShootMe on a rooted phone
There's a Most Wanted Widgets thread here
Reserved in case I need to put something here.
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks! Very informative post. What weather widget is that in your first screen?
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This look is achived using Launcher Pro & Desktop VisualizeR, both apps are free to download from Android Market.
Instructions:
1. Download & Install Launcher Pro & Desktop Visualizer
2. In Launcher Pro settings (menu key -> preferences -> Advanced settings) turn on 5 Icons rows option.
3. Download and extract png icons to any folder on your SD Card
4. Set your homescreen background to black (Background included in package)
5. Longpress on homescreen to add icons, select Widgets -> Desktop Visualizer:
-There are 3 types of icons:
-1x2 (Phone, SMS)
-2X1 (Facebook, Market)
-3x1 (Gallery, Gmail, Internet, Music)
6. Select 1x2, 2x1, 3x1, depending on what icon you want to add.
7. Click on the widget, Select icon from SD card, select action that you want to open when you click, delete label, and for touch effect select Light Blue
8. Add all of icons in the package, organise them as you want.
9. Remove all icons from the dock.
10. In Launcher Pro settings, go to Appearance Settings -> Dock background -> Custom background and select the dock from package.
11. Long press on the middle of the dock, Change shortcut -> App Drawer -> Custom Icon -> And select android launcher icon from the package.
Download Mirror
That's it. If you like my work, or you want an icon tile request, post a comment. Hope you like it.
What about the white icons in the notification bar?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910918
I really like it
btw, is the version in your link (WP7 v2.0 For Darky's v8/v9.1) only work with darky for galaxy S? does it work with HTC phones?
nanhtrang said:
I really like it
btw, is the version in your link (WP7 v2.0 For Darky's v8/v9.1) only work with darky for galaxy S? does it work with HTC phones?
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Yes,that's only for sgs darky, but i'm sure that there's a way to change icons in the notification bar on almost every rom/device, what device are you using?
Would this work for a QVGA phone?
Tsjoklat said:
Would this work for a QVGA phone?
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Dunno, maybe, becouse Desktop Visualizer scales down images ("icons") if they are too big and you can play around with a feature in LauncherPro (widget resizing). You can try, if it doesn't work, I could make a smaller resolution version, but I only have a HDPI device and I couldn't test it.
mirzahodzic said:
Dunno, maybe, becouse Desktop Visualizer scales down images ("icons") if they are too big and you can play around with a feature in LauncherPro (widget resizing). You can try, if it doesn't work, I could make a smaller resolution version, but I only have a HDPI device and I couldn't test it.
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I gave it a twirl and it looks horrid LOL, not that it is your fault! The text is just unreadable when you resize it
Tsjoklat said:
I gave it a twirl and it looks horrid LOL, not that it is your fault! The text is just unreadable when you resize it
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Well, it is for HDPI But, I will try to make a MDPI version, so keep up for an update. Also, I'm working on a green icons, and a multicolor version. In a day or two I will post it.
mirzahodzic said:
Well, it is for HDPI But, I will try to make a MDPI version, so keep up for an update. Also, I'm working on a green icons, and a multicolor version. In a day or two I will post it.
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I'll check back later
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Yeah! Those icons on the shelves, below the Jorte calendar are launchable icons. The icons are embedded into the wallpaper onto the shelves (which are embedded as well).
I have seen in a couple of threads, people asking for tips and tricks (T&T) on how to do this, and it has been explained by kind sharers many times over. Thought I would create this thread for those in need, and keep other threads free from clutter!
For this tutorial, I would be sharing T&T on using ADW Launcher (or ADW Launcher Ex), because that's the only launcher I use, which in my personal opinion is a great launcher. I would sincerely request that other launcher users, like LauncherPro or GoLauncher, to share their details here too, and I will update this post with the relevant launchers.
So here we go.
How to embed shelves and icons?
There are software like photoshop (payable) and GIMP (freeware) which allows you to do editing easily. Shelves (various designs of them!!) can be found at deviantART. Simply use them, open with GIMP, place the shelves at where you want them to be on the wallpaper. Done. Same applies to icons.
How to make them launchable?
For this, we need a transparent icon, which I have attached here. [Please click on it, let xda open it up in preview, and save it from there. Otherwise, right-clicking+save removes the transparent effect.] Save the transparent icon into your sd-card.
1. Go into your launcher, press and hold on the app (for example bar-code scanner) and drag it to the home screen.
2. Place it over the embedded icons.
3. Using the adw launcher options, press and hold on the app icon, on a pop-up dialog, hit the "edit" button.
4. Press the icon, it will ask where you want to get the icons from. Select "Select Pictures" and select "Gallery"
5. Select the transparent icon which you saved in your sd-card. And Done!!
Notice
Sometimes you have different set ups. For mine I have 4 Icons in a row on a shelves, and 2 shelves. Having a 4x4 homescreen doesn't allow me to place the app icons at where I want them to be. So I would need to create more rows and columns for my screens. ADW Settings > UI Settings > Screen Preferences > Desktop Columns or Desktop Rows. Personally I have a 8 columns by 10 rows set up.
I am done here. Once again, fellow alternative launcher users, please PM me or comment here on how you do your stuff! I would be more than happy to update this post with other alternatives.
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nothing new, you can also use desktop visualizer but gonna be useful for newbies for sure
KOala888 said:
nothing new, you can also use desktop visualizer but gonna be useful for newbies for sure
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Perhaps you can share your tips here on using desktop visualizer?
Hello Guys, now we have a almost stable ICS!(nightly2a) thanks to freeoptimusteam, they are awesome
So... im presenting Nova launcher:
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Highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+ Features include: Scrollable Dock (for Tablets and Phones) Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
Customizable App Drawer: Transparency Scrolling style, choose between horizontal paginated or vertical continuous
Scroll Effects Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack and more for Prime users.
Infinite Scroll Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously.
Folder Icons You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon.
Backup/Restore Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running.
Widgets in dock Add any 1x1 widget to the dock
Bulk Add Add multiple apps to the desktop or a folder at once
Activities shortcut Select hidden activities from your favorite apps
*Nova Launcher Prime Features (Paid version)*
Drawer Groups: Folders in App Drawer Unlimited custom tabs
Gestures Quickly start Nova Actions or Apps from gestures on the desktop, such as pinching, swiping or two-finger swiping.
Hide Apps Keep a clutter free drawer by hidding never used apps.
Dock Swipes Get more use out of your dock apps by setting swipe-actions
Permissions: Root/Superuser: Adding widgets from the app drawer require Root due to Android framework limitations. Widgets will be displays in a list like Android 2.x if root is unavailable or denied. Internet/Network State/Wifi State: Optional & Anonymous error/usage reporting. Download of opt-in Beta updates. Directly call phone numbers: Only used if you place a direct-dial shortcut on the homescreen. Wallpaper/Vibrate/Status Bar : Standard Launcher functions Choose Widgets: Only if installed as a system app or root. Required for adding widgets from app drawer. USB (SD) Storage: Backup/restore and beta updates
Notes: Only works with ICS!
Screens:
I like a lot this launcher, test, give feedback and Hit tnks if you like
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy5sYXVuY2hlciJd
great ! ics trebuchet doesnt give much options, so its the best choice
i prefer the apex, it has more features
wow great!
Are you a GTA fan and looking for something to make your homescreen look attractive and unique? If yes, then you're in right place! Style your phone with a GTA V look and make your friends jealous of you. Download this cool theme now and make the anticipation for GTA V even BIGGER!
* Requirements
This theme
UCCW App (available for free on Play Store)
Any launcher that supports 6x4 Homescreen Grid (Nova Launcher Recommended)
* Instructions
1. Install UCCW from Play Store. [THIS IS IMPORTANT: You need to install this app before downloading this theme or otherwise it won't work. If you have already installed the theme then just reinstall it again after downloading the app]
2. Download this theme and and open it. Now tap on Install Skin button.
3. Use the 6X4 Desktop Grid and hide the dock under launcher settings (This theme can work without these settings but the layout may be different)
4. After you're done with installation, double tap on the Homescreen and select UCCW Widget and select the required widget as indicated by their name.
5. Repeat the above step till you get Homescreen as shown in picture.
6. (Optional) Select the Cube Scroll effect under launcher settings for 3D effect. For Nova Launcher - Nova Settings>Desktop>Scroll Effect
For adding App Drawer or Search icon on homescreen, use the same method as you used to add widgets. For e.g Nova Launcher Users - Long press on homescreen>Nova Action>Select the shortcut you want to add.
* Instructions for adding your own app shortcuts in widgets
If you want to edit or add custom apps in widgets then follow these steps -
1. Open UCCW app and select Hotspot (Lock Widget) from the menu option.
2. Turn "OFF" the Hotspots.
3. Go to desktop and tap the button on widget you want to edit.
4. Select the app you want from the appropriate Hotspots.
5. After you have done editing, make sure you turn "ON" the Hotspot again to apply the changes.
If the weather is not showing your correct location on widget then you can change the weather location by going into UCCW settings.
FAQ
Q - There are still some gaps between widgets, what to do?
A - Make sure your desktop grid is 6x4 and the Width and Height margin is set to none in launcher settings.
Q - Why can't I open apps by clicking on widgets?
A - Make sure the hotspot is on in UCCW. To change the settings, open UCCW app, touch the menu key and make sure you select the hotspot (lock widgets) to 'ON' mode.
- Still got some issues? Don't hesitate to mail me.
- This theme is not affiliated in any way with Grand Theft Auto franchise or Rockstar.
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Download it from Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gurjot.gtavtheme&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImluLmd1cmpvdC5ndGF2dGhlbWUiXQ..
its awesome
Can someone give me a working link for this theme?
Nice work!
pistacios said:
Nice work!
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Yeah it's awsome but I can't find a working link for it
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Didn't realize how old this thread was... sorry
Hi guys,
I see that any guys seek a gta 5 theme for android... but nothing find.
I create a gta 5 theme for Cyanogenmod 11 called "Vinewood - CM11 Theme", you can have link or info on xda (thread with the same name), play store (apps/vinewood), and epikurprod.com
I hope , that s you appreciate it ^^
Hi, i add a youtube link from my theme Vinewood, see topic on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...heme-gta-5-t3019292/post58578809#post58578809
CRYSIS 3 UCCW THEME
Crysis fan ? & looking for something to make your homescreen look attractive and unique? If yes, then you're in right place! Style your phone with Crysis 3 UCCW THEME,look and make your friends jealous of you. Download this cool theme now and make the anticipation for Crysis !
Make your homescreen a full CRYSIS console and enjoy this latest high-tech look.
* All You Need Is
# This theme
# UCCW App (available for free on Play Store)
# Nova Launcher Recommended-(Homescreen Desktop Grid 6x4)
Instructions for installing
1. Install UCCW from Play Store. [THIS IS IMPORTANT: You need to install this app before downloading this theme or otherwise it won't work. If you have already installed the theme then just reinstall it again after downloading the app]
2. Download this theme and and open it. Now tap on Install Skin button.
3. Use the 6X4 Desktop Grid and hide the dock under launcher settings (This theme can work without these settings but the layout may be different)
4. After you're done with installation, double tap on the Homescreen and select UCCW Widget and select the required widget as indicated by their name.
5. Repeat the above step till you get Homescreen as shown in picture.
6. (Optional) Select the Cube Scroll effect under launcher settings for 3D effect. For Nova Launcher - Nova Settings>Desktop>Scroll Effect
For adding App Drawer or Search icon on homescreen, use the same method as you used to add widgets. For e.g Nova Launcher Users - Long press on homescreen>Nova Action>Select the shortcut you want to add.
* Instructions for adding your own app shortcuts in widgets
If you want to edit or add custom apps in widgets then follow these steps -
1. Open UCCW app and select Hotspot (Lock Widget) from the menu option.
2. Turn "OFF" the Hotspots.
3. Go to desktop and tap the button on widget you want to edit.
4. Select the app you want from the appropriate Hotspots.
5. After you have done editing, make sure you turn "ON" the Hotspot again to apply the changes.
If the weather is not showing your correct location on widget then you can change the weather location by going into UCCW settings.
FAQ
Q - There are still some gaps between widgets, what to do?
A - Make sure your desktop grid is 6x4 and the Width and Height margin is set to none in launcher settings.
Q - Why can't I open apps by clicking on widgets?
A - Make sure the hotspot is on in UCCW. To change the settings, open UCCW app, touch the menu key and make sure you select the hotspot (lock widgets) to 'ON' mode.
- Still got some issues? Don't hesitate to mail me.
[email protected]
- This theme is not affiliated in any way with EA SPORTS.
Here Is Its Exclusive Look..........
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Here you can download it-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.crysiskaxxmaxx.notepadskin&hl=en
Your suggestions are most welcome.........