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[APP] New WP7 Android Launcher project

UPDATE
For personal and financial reasons I'll temporarily discontinue uploading new releases of the 7Launcher project.
The launcher is not dead!! It will either be incorporated in the WP7Android Project or it will go payed/donate on the market in the near future.
I'am working on new features and and improved overall stability/quality. Already implemented Live folders & tiles, improved stability and drag&drop mechanism. When it will be re-released will have social network tiles, contact tiles&live folders and more live tiles.
A big THANK YOU to all that took an interest and tested this project and my apologies to those who still love the 7Launcher.
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Hi guys.
Not so long ago I've tested some WP7 Roms and I must say... I was quite impressed with the new windows mobile looks and feel. Simple, elegant and yet functional (didn't expect that from Microsoft ). Of course it will still be a while for the first daily usable WP7 Roms (battery life is crap) and quite frankly the only thing i'am not happy with in current Android builds is the e-mail client. On that side, WP7 is even worse... I'mean fewer options that in the stock android client.
Anyway, like I've said before was quite impressed with the WP7 looks. I've searched a little and found some beta apps on the market that bring the WP7 launcher on the Android phones, but none of them worked quite right for me. So, I've decided to cook my own...
The app doesn't have to much features but I've built it for my own needs and taste.
Features (for long click on apps list or tiles):
- Pin/Unpin tiles
- Uninstall apps
- Exchange tiles position (just chose Move tile and then Move here)
Options:
- Change wallpaper (the launcher background is black, but it's useful for the lock screen wallpaper)
- Use built in icons for some apps or use default app icon on the tiles
- Change the tile color
- Reset tile color to default
- Chose between opaque and transparent background (uncheck this if you want to see the wallpaper)
The app seems stable enough for daily usage. Only tested it on my own HD2 and ADV emulator.
Landscape mode might not look so good on your display.
To replace the original launcher just clear the launcher cache and defaults then press home button and select this app.
Please let me know what you think.
Starting today the releases will have build numbers (ex. 01,02....)
21.03.2011 (beta 07-1) - quick notifications fix
21.03.2011 (beta 07) -Available now
* Added Drag & Drop support for re-arranging the tiles. Long Click on a tile, release and move around... Drop it over another tile to switch places, drag it outside the left screen border to remove it. Needs serious testing
* Added weather tiles background support. It's not as complicated as it might seem... just puts a picture under the weather info depending on the current conditions. I love the way the SlideShow tile looks like and made an improvement to the weather as well.
* other fixes
15.03.2011 (beta 06-1)
* Added SlideShow tile. Well, it may not be a slideshow but it randomly changes pictures from a given root. If u click on the right-top corner of the tile you get the picture preview.
* minor fixes to weather and launcher app
!! Important: I recommend clearing the launcher data before starting the new version. Until i find a way of modifying the db without a wipe. Please give feedback about stability
14.03.2011 (beta 06-0)
* Modifications to apps core
* Added the possibility to have multiple weather tiles with different locations (same update interval)
* Added StickyNotes - post-it like app & tile. Just add the tile on the tiles screen and click on it to change text
* You can use multiple post-its by adding a new instance of the app to the tile list. Each note's tile can have a different text which can only be modified by clicking the tile itself.
* Added 3d/shadow effect for tiles (not visible on default black background - see new Screenshoot)
* minor fixes to weather and launcher app
!! Important: I recommend clearing the launcher data before starting the new version. The new version uses a different method to keep track of tiles.
10.03.2011 (beta 05-2)
* Fixed weather tile and app (again ) Now it should update even in standby. The previous release didn't update data if the app/service was paused...
08.03.2011 (beta 05-1)
* Fixed weather tile and app
* Added night weather icons !! Be aware: because Google API doesn't provide Sunrise/Sunset info, the night mode is set between 11PM - 5 AM
* Made some modifications to tile notifications
07.03.2011 (beta release 05)
* Rewritten UI redraw procedures to support double tiles
* The landscape mode has 4 columns instead of 3
* Option to disable auto-rotation
* Added live weather tile - to use the tile install the Weather app, add it to tile screen and activate the service form the menu. The life tile config and forecasts are done in the Weather app. If u don't install the Weather app you'll get stuck with my home city forecast and 1h update interval!!
* Other minor fixes
!! Please report any UI bugs attaching a screenshot of the problem. Some users may experience text display problems. I'am having a hard time to adjust the font size because the default varies from build to build.
25.02.2011 (beta release 04)
* Added the option to change tile text color
* Added tile notifications for missed calls, messages, email (should work for stock mail) - disabled by default, you can enable it in
the More menu. Needs testing!!
* Other minor fixes
24.02.2011 (beta release 03)
* Added some eye candy animation to tile redraw (tell me if you like it)
* Some minor fixes
23.02.2011 (beta release 02)
* Added the possibility to theme the tile icons. How does this work? Well, it may not seem like much but i like to keep things simple. The app adds a WPL folder on your SD card. Inside you'll find a folder named Themes.
To make your own theme, just create a sub folder in the <Themes> directory and name it as you wish. This will be your theme folder. Now add icons to the folder.
Important Notes!!!
- The icons must be named like this: tile_<app name>, where <app name> is the application you want to use a custom tile icon for.
- The icons are 175x175 transparent PNG files (didn't test for other sizes... might work, might not)
- The <app name> is case sensitive. Ex if you want to replace the tile icon for calculator then <app name> = Calculator => /sdcard/WPL/Themes/<Your theme>/tile_Calculator.png
18.02.2011 (beta release 01)
* Implemented the auto-rotation. Now the app auto rotates on a custom procedure. Might not work well for everyone (awaiting feedback)
* Modified the transparent background method. Now you have the system wallpaper, even if it's a live wallpaper!
* Added new color picker (full spectrum). A big thank you to Yougly for posting his code (http://www.yougli.net/android/a-photoshop-like-color-picker-for-your-android-application/)
* Added the possibility to change apps list text color
* Lowered the Min SDK req to 8 (let me know if it works). Warning: some features might not be available in older SKD's.
* Some other fixes..
PS: Be aware!!! It's my first Android app... I'am not responsible for any damage or problems you may incounter.

looking good, downloading...

Sorry, somebody already did it:
http://pt.appbrain.com/app/metro-ui-pro/chrisman.android.home.metroui.stable

SoundSurfer said:
Sorry, somebody already did it:
http://pt.appbrain.com/app/metro-ui-pro/chrisman.android.home.metroui.stable
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Like i said in the initial post mate... there are two apps on the market that i know of, but didn't liked them.
This is my own implementation.

I'm looking forward to what this project will become! If you manage to capture look, feel & smoothness of WP7 home screen on Android, then you're app will be brilliant. And with extra options (and high quality) it can even be oponent to LauncherPro or ADW.Launcher!

very cool ! haha ...
Thank you so much!

doesn't install for me

works like a charm, also the behaviour is almost same as WP7. really like it, and I'm looking forward for next releases

Apps count: 1
Apps source: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android Commander\temp
Starting operation...
Installing app: w7Launcher.apk
pkg: /data/local/tmp/w7Launcher.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
714 KB/s (496653 bytes in 0.679s)
*** Operation complete! ***

criszz said:
Apps count: 1
Apps source: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android Commander\temp
Starting operation...
Installing app: w7Launcher.apk
pkg: /data/local/tmp/w7Launcher.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
714 KB/s (496653 bytes in 0.679s)
*** Operation complete! ***
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Sorry about that... I forgot to mention that is compiled for v9 (Ginger). I'l have a look to see if i can do anything about it.

moky2008 said:
Sorry about that... I forgot to mention that is compiled for v9 (Ginger). I'l have a look to see if i can do anything about it.
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oh , ok then i will wait for new version. an app like this is a great ideea.

thanks man, downloading it.
Will provide feedback

add in notifications and ability to change tile pics it it'd be great!

Hello!
I took your launcher for a test drive and was impressed. I have written a very detailed review at my blog that you might want to read. It also includes a wish list of improvements that'd make it even better and more usable in my opinion. Here is the review: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-windows-phone-7-launcher-on-android/
Oh and one thing that I didn't mention in my review (to avoid getting you negative publicity) but would like to bring to your attention: I experienced a few Force-Closes when changing the screen orientation by tilting the device while I was messing around with the options. Can't manage to reproduce it intentionally but it happened more than just once. Other than that, it runs pretty slick on my Nexus S. Kudos to you!

HQRaja said:
Hello!
I took your launcher for a test drive and was impressed. I have written a very detailed review at my blog that you might want to read. It also includes a wish list of improvements that'd make it even better and more usable in my opinion. Here is the review: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-windows-phone-7-launcher-on-android/
Oh and one thing that I didn't mention in my review (to avoid getting you negative publicity) but would like to bring to your attention: I experiences a few Force-Closes when changing the screen orientation by tilting the device while I was messing around with the options. Can't manage to reproduce it intentionally but it happened more than just once. Other than that, it runs pretty slick on my Nexus S. Kudos to you!
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WOW!!
Thank you for the great review (didn't expect that ).
I'll look into all the things mentioned in the review (as long as the time will allow me ).
The double tile option is indeed hard to implement as the tile management is done within a GridView.
The live tiles and notification would be possible but it would take on more memory. Personally i don't find any other use for them beside looks. I've left the android stock notification bar default on purpose. I love its functionality, and didn't see any point of reimplementing a notification system as long as the stock one works just fine But as mentioned above, i'll look into all the requests.
This project doesn't aim to be a WP7 clone. My goal is to implement the best of both systems, meaning the WP7 looks with the Android great functionality.
Thank you again!
PS: The FC on auto-rotation happens with shake like movements due to save/restore procedures. I hope this will be fixed soon.

How to install on HTC desire HD?

Seems great
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

great.
good job
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Buen trabajo.
Genial

mate, your application is simply wicked. working well on my unit and haven't had a crash or a freeze. a friend of mine has a mozart and i must say your interface is a good contender. HQRaja's review is spot on and i'm looking forward to the next release.

Nice, but I had to uninstall it. As you said the battery drain is very high. I'll come back to it as soon as you fix that. Thanks
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

[POLL] What kind of live tiles would you like?

After posting my app (WP7 Android Launcher), I've got some suggestions of implementing live tiles.
While this might not be an easy process I'am willing to give it a try.
Please let me know what kind of live tiles would you like and what do you mean by live tiles (for me alive tile would be for example a weather tile that would update it's info on a 1h.. or so fixed interval).

Weather is a must. I would also like to see contact tiles that rotates to status updates, photo album from flickr-sdcard-facebook album, maybe even a tile that lets you update your status by directly typing into one of the tiles kinda like motoblur, a calendar, maybe a folder tile that would open a folder so we can have like a game tile and a favorite apps tile.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

I like to see, atleast, the contacts as live tile. Now, it would blow away WP7 if you could make the photos tile live as well.
Thanks,
AzN

naked chicks!!!

matthew33 said:
naked chicks!!!
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LOL!
I'd like to see that too.

matthew33 said:
naked chicks!!!
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x2 on teh nehked muchachas lol

moky2008 said:
After posting my app (WP7 Android Launcher), I've got some suggestions of implementing live tiles.
While this might not be an easy process I'am willing to give it a try.
Please let me know what kind of live tiles would you like and what do you mean by live tiles (for me alive tile would be for example a weather tile that would update it's info on a 1h.. or so fixed interval).
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1.) Weather Tile that updates once per hour
2.) Dialer Tile that turns red when you have a missed call
3.) Message Tile which turns a different color when you have a new message.
4.) Gmail Tile which changes color when you get an email. [If you can make it so if you get an email with a colored label, it turns into the color of the label, etc, ie red for work, yellow for starred, etc etc etc]

if youre looking for a major challenge id say attempt to make a tile that could be similar to sense ui's friend stream, maybe the messaging tile could show the unread count and pan to the latest unread message and then back, and maybe a calendar that shows a few recent entries, (the friendstream tile idea might only be usable if the feature of expanding tiles to take up more than one tile-space could be incorporated, which would be a nice feature regardless of live tiles) but overall you have created the best wp7 launcher ive seen i even bought one of the crappy ones from the market and your version is MUCH better, thank you for allowing me to convince everyone that i can dual boot wp7 and android and switch at will in a second or two btw

GoCkillaz said:
1.) Weather Tile that updates once per hour
2.) Dialer Tile that turns red when you have a missed call
3.) Message Tile which turns a different color when you have a new message.
4.) Gmail Tile which changes color when you get an email. [If you can make it so if you get an email with a colored label, it turns into the color of the label, etc, ie red for work, yellow for starred, etc etc etc]
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I've implemented a basic notification system in the latest build. Doesn't change color or anything but you'll get a WP7 like count next to the tile icon for missed calls, received messages and stock mail (the mail didn't test but should work)

Twitter please

Phone status:
Wi Fi
APK data
Airplane mode
vib - ring - silent
Screen Brightness
Battery power
One tile what has all this would be great, also having it open to an app that can easily flip these on and off would be great.
thanks

I want a single calendar tile. the 2 spaces are too much for me, i dont get much agenda's just want to know the date..
weatherduck is a good tile app for weather

mans550 said:
I want a single calendar tile. the 2 spaces are too much for me, i dont get much agenda's just want to know the date..
weatherduck is a good tile app for weather
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What, like this?
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.softxperience.android.today

[APP] Fun - Tonight's Weather - [R] 28/03/2001 - [U] 28/03/2001 -

Name: Tonight's Weather
THIS IS NOT A REAL WEATHER APP
It is, though, a fun little application that continuously tells you (if you have it pinned to start) that tonight's weather will be DARK, and if you launch it, it'll give some "detailed" information and even a long-term weather forecast.
It is, in fact, the most accurate weather prediction software ever invented.
The phrases used are from George Carlin's stand-up comedy extract 'The Hippy Dippy Weatherman'. (find it on youtube, go to 1:30)
The start screen tile also changes with the theme.
Source: Designed and compiled it myself.
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?rwfrypv2aus5rhv
Warning: It needs to be sideloaded to your phone.

[APP] Easy Animator -[R]- 5/22/11 -[V]- 1.3 -[U]- 6/2/11

Released another app called Easy Animator for WP7. Was shocked there was nothing like this out there, so I made it..
Download link, Zune software
UPDATE 1.1:
+] Frame counter with current frame selector
+] Improved playback speed options
+] Frame selector
+] Improved toggle overlay feature
Update 1.2:
+] New layout (a little nicer and cleaner looking)
+] Brush size selector!
+] Background changes for future update to include saving/loading
The next version will include saving/playback and hopefully exporting as video to media hub as well! Not sure when it will be ready, depends on how popular it really is and how much free time I have!
Please comment here as well as rate and review in the Marketplace, it really helps us out! Also checkout my other great apps by either searching Marketplace for "Erlensoft" or clicking "More from elrensoft" from within the app!

Update 1.3:
+] More colors added
+] More Brush control, can change shape now
+] Completely changed overlay, now there is a build up and transparency feature. Read the help section on how to use them. Should fix all complaints/request with regards to this option with the combination of the two (essentially, people were meaning different things when they were talking about overlay)
+] Few minor layout changes
+] More background work to add saving/exporting and playing back (I am very new to programing and it is harder then I though, but making solid progress!)
Progressively getting better and better! Very useful now!
Hopefully it will be pushed to the market place around the world by the end of 6/3/11

This is actually quite useful when you need it! Awesome!

[APP] tileArt [R]- 21/10/2011 -[U]- 21/10/2011 -[V]- 1.0

There are a few custom tile apps in the marketplace, they do a good job. But. There is one thing they all do, they are all about functionality. Pin a website, pin a note, pin a reminder.
tileArt is about making your start screen COOL, making your start screen YOUR OWN!.
Take any picture, manipulate it with your fingers, cut it up and tile it.
Take any photo, cut it up and tile it.
Lets make our start screens TRULY our own! Tile a picture of the earth over 3 vertical tiles, Tile 2x2 tiles of your daughter (on the vid!)
Sneek peek @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzvQniGH0wI
In marketplace next few days!!!!!!!!!! SUBMITTED ALREADY!
!!!!FUTURE!!!!
We have big ideas for this. We are developing a website where you can design and upload you Tile designs, be it 1 tile or a collection of 2x2 or 3x1 (with 1 in the middle). You will be able to upload you designs to this website and our app will allow you to download and pin it to your screen. It will work a similar way to sharemyplaylists.com where people post playlists for spotify.
Now is the start of the WindowsPhone Start Screen Revolution......... Lets customize.
The site?
www.sharemytile.com
Watch this SPACE! but buy the app early and you will all get a special reward!