[Q] resize icon apps drawer - Nook Color General

I'm sure this was asked somewhere else - so I beg the digital masters for my insolence - but I've looked all over, searched, and haven't found it... can someone inpart on me the code fu needed to change the apps in the drawer so they don't take up so much real estate?
Many Thanks in advance,
jthatcher

jthatcher said:
I'm sure this was asked somewhere else - so I beg the digital masters for my insolence - but I've looked all over, searched, and haven't found it... can someone inpart on me the code fu needed to change the apps in the drawer so they don't take up so much real estate?
Many Thanks in advance,
jthatcher
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Look at alternative home replacements. I know LauncherPro and Zeam offer the ability to change the number of columns in the application launcher, that would reduce the extraneous white space.

Wow.... yea I should have thought that.... for some reason I thought coding was involved... silly N00b me

I guess you are looking for this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884602
HTH.

Related

pattern lock screen background!

Hey I've searched all over for which xml to edit to change the opacity/background of the pattern lock scrren. I really would like to change the opacity so you can see the wallpaper behind the dots!
I've search and search.
And quite frankly the search on this forum sucks. So I figured I would post here b4 I go to the themes subforum and get blasted by a moderator about how I didn't search!
Thanks in advance y'all
EMERYfan1988 said:
Hey I've searched all over for which xml to edit to change the opacity/background of the pattern lock scrren. I really would like to change the opacity so you can see the wallpaper behind the dots!
I've search and search.
And quite frankly the search on this forum sucks. So I figured I would post here b4 I go to the themes subforum and get blasted by a moderator about how I didn't search!
Thanks in advance y'all
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Get Lock2.0
Btw, this has been asked before
i don't want lock 2.0..
i really dislike it! i really just want to change the xml files so i can change the opacity of the patter lock screen background
plain and simple..
no i phone memory hog of an app substitute!
but thanks
EMERYfan1988 said:
i don't want lock 2.0..
i really dislike it! i really just want to change the xml files so i can change the opacity of the patter lock screen background
plain and simple..
no i phone memory hog of an app substitute!
but thanks
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Sorry, I'm not much help when it comes to the coding and whatnot, but maybe a dev or someone with that knowledge will pop in and help you.
Figured i would post here first! Then when i post in theme section i have the satisfaction of know my thread woont get closed cause i didnt search or post in wrong secction... hehe . Thanks anyways ill figure it out!
You know you gotta follow protocol around here now.
Indeed yeah as this place as become huge now. I was thinking the same as I'd like to change it much like how on the Hero build you can too. As far as I'm aware there isn't a definite answer if you can or not.
Sorry to up an old topic...
Hi,
While keeping searching, I finaly stumbled upon this thread...but there's no answer in it. As it's from 2009, has anyone found an answer to EMERYfan1988's question by now ? Cheers.
I got rid of the "dark filter" over the pattern lock background, and make the pattern lock dots smaller and more transparent. See my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17806354#post17806354

cant find certain files (for a theme)

i cant find the background for "all programs" in both list view and grid... does anyone know where they are located? preferable grid
and also the background for the all programs header.. i cant seem to find that either!
thanks!
edit*
let me add the background for the smaller people widget i cant find that either lol
maybe no one knows and thats why these arnt changed in other themes? lol
No, I've searched it myself and can't find an answer.
oh thanks for trying!
i wanted to change the background of the programs list also, never found the corresponding image file. please let us know if you find it.
Not sure if i understood this correctly but background for grid view in Launcher ? have a look at pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png in drawable. Don't use rosie anymore, insteaded i swapped Launcher.apk with advanceLauncher.apk found in the dream section.
fwers said:
Not sure if i understood this correctly but background for grid view in Launcher ? have a look at pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png in drawable. Don't use rosie anymore, insteaded i swapped Launcher.apk with advanceLauncher.apk found in the dream section.
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this seems to be the right file for the android stock launcher, since we are talking about rosie/sense launcher this doesn't help... thanks for the hint though.
xsirhc6x said:
and also the background for the all programs header.. i cant seem to find that either!
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this might be all_programs_header_title.9.png. at least the name suggests it
afaik you can't just alter these *.9.png files, but you'd need to look that up if it doesn't work.
kendong2 said:
this might be all_programs_header_title.9.png. at least the name suggests it
afaik you can't just alter these *.9.png files, but you'd need to look that up if it doesn't work.
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thanks everyone! maybe il put together a list of where everything is...
and well im not sure but for anyone else who doesnt bother editing .9.png, i find that if the file covers a whole box (like a header) instead of covering part of a box(like bottom rosie buttons) then you can easily change colour by:
(using photoshop)
- create new layer on top of image
- paint it what ever colour
- right click the layer and bring down the transparency so you can see the detail
... this has never given me problems

Add apps next to launcher icon

hey again...i swear i'm going to suffocate these boards with 'how to's, hehe
i searched and couldn't find a way to "add" apps next to the launcher/app drawer on the bottom of every screen
can we do this in metamorph? is there another general way of doing it?
thanks!
truthlesshero said:
hey again...i swear i'm going to suffocate these boards with 'how to's, hehe
i searched and couldn't find a way to "add" apps next to the launcher/app drawer on the bottom of every screen
can we do this in metamorph? is there another general way of doing it?
thanks!
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refer to this, unless you were joking considering how obvious the thread is and searching it would not be hard at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645550
the problem is that I ONLY want to add the apps, idon't want to change anything else...
truthlesshero said:
the problem is that I ONLY want to add the apps, idon't want to change anything else...
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Then I'd start learning how to code. It's not something a metamorph could fix easily (Can't just replace a png or something like that).
truthlesshero said:
the problem is that I ONLY want to add the apps, idon't want to change anything else...
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You cannot do that with standard android launcher, you'll need a custom one like gde,helix, launcherpro, pandahome, etc
adw LAUNCHER (FROM ANDERWEBS) LETS YOU CHOOSE OPTIONS FOR DOCKBAR ON/OFF, LEFT OR RIGHT TAB OR BOTH, TINT OR NO TINT ETC. FLASH FROM ZIP AND ACCESS ADW SETTINGS IN THE HOME SETTINGS TAB.
as an FYI....it just says to flash the file..
so if it works like a rom, i have a telus milestone, which cannot be flashed for roms...
so am I SOL?

Touch Wiz Ux Mod

I am looking to mod the Touch Wiz Ux launcher to have a centered AllApps Button. Instead of all the way to the right, I have seen other people do this to the launcher before, but i cant seem to Figure our where or how to make this possible. Would greatly Appreciate it if you could, lend any sort of help to which xml or what needs to be done thanks. I am also looking to change it so you can put 5x5 apps on the pages, i seen this done. Not the App drawer 5x5, that already posted, but the actual launcher page, having the ability to have 5 apps by 5 apps. If there is an xml or somebody knows which one i need to edit for that as well it would be great appreciated.
YourPartyBoy said:
I am looking to mod the Touch Wiz Ux launcher to have a centered AllApps Button. Instead of all the way to the right, I have seen other people do this to the launcher before, but i cant seem to Figure our where or how to make this possible. Would greatly Appreciate it if you could, lend any sort of help to which xml or what needs to be done thanks. I am also looking to change it so you can put 5x5 apps on the pages, i seen this done. Not the App drawer 5x5, that already posted, but the actual launcher page, having the ability to have 5 apps by 5 apps. If there is an xml or somebody knows which one i need to edit for that as well it would be great appreciated.
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Good Luck !
Good , best of luck..:thumbup:
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Good luck mate!

Newbie Android, want to fully customize my HD2

Hello to all.
I'm recently port a NAND Android rom (NexusHD2-ICS-CM9-HWA V2.9a) and I'm trying to customize it (visual and performance's too).
I installed the NOVA launcher, which I think it's the best - I tried 3-4 popular others, but Nova I think is the better...
So, now, I want to replace/change:
All system's icons. I need some large icon packs to choose from.
Customize and change the look and use of the LockScreen. How can I customize it (visually) and how can I add weather, sms, email & generally other notifications?
I want to change the wallpaper of my home screen. I think I need wide wallpapers (to moving when I'm scrolling from one home screen to the next). Where can I find some? And where are the default wallpapers located???
I also want to change ringtones, notification sound, sms, etc. Where are they located?
And finally, I may want to change the splash animated boot screen - it's fantastic in NexusHD2-ICS-CM9-HWA V2.9a rom, but I think I need something more "light", not so "heavy".
Generally, I found quite difficult to locate and change/customize my Android rom. Why's that? It's almost difficult like... iOS (loool).
Thxs for any help, fellas.
Come on, this is literally you asking us how to use your phone. I understand issues with flashing but this is a bit extreme don't you think? Most of your questions could have been answered by actually using the phone
Anyway:
System icons - download an icon pack from the Play Store or from XDA then apply it in Nova
Look/use of the lock screen - you'll have to either flash a 4.2.2 ROM or buy WidgetLocker from the Play Store. I think NexusHD2 has an option to have weather and time on the lock screen though
Wallpaper - Seriously? Just long press on the homescreen and select a new wallpaper or press menu on the homescreen and select a new wallpaper or even go to settings>display>wallpaper and select a new wallpaper. As for where to find them, just download a wallpaper app from Google Play or download images from various places on the internet
Ringtone - again, seriously? Go to settings>sound and you'll find the options there
Bootanimation - search on XDA and you'll find your answers
Thxs.
I know what are you saying, but it's not my phone (I have iOS and I'm keep learning it and reading about); it's my wife's, so I want just to customize it and leave it to her, I don't want (and don't have time) to learn the Android as well...
Thxs for the answers, mate.
Nigeldg said:
Come on, this is literally you asking us how to use your phone. I understand issues with flashing but this is a bit extreme don't you think? Most of your questions could have been answered by actually using the phone
Anyway:
System icons - download an icon pack from the Play Store or from XDA then apply it in Nova
Look/use of the lock screen - you'll have to either flash a 4.2.2 ROM or buy WidgetLocker from the Play Store. I think NexusHD2 has an option to have weather and time on the lock screen though
Wallpaper - Seriously? Just long press on the homescreen and select a new wallpaper or press menu on the homescreen and select a new wallpaper or even go to settings>display>wallpaper and select a new wallpaper. As for where to find them, just download a wallpaper app from Google Play or download images from various places on the internet
Ringtone - again, seriously? Go to settings>sound and you'll find the options there
Bootanimation - search on XDA and you'll find your answers
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Obviously you took me for an idiot.
I'm not talking "how to change wallpaper/ringtones", but WHERE THE HELL are they located, to copy-paste there my own! And I don't want to "download" anything, I'm making my OWN sound and visuals, so I need to know WHERE to place them.
lupus_hegemonia said:
Obviously you took me for an idiot.
I'm not talking "how to change wallpaper/ringtones", but WHERE THE HELL are they located, to copy-paste there my own! And I don't want to "download" anything, I'm making my OWN sound and visuals, so I need to know WHERE to place them.
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I didn't take you for an idiot at all, it's exactly what the post you wrote suggested. It was probably the translation that was bad, but I assure you I wasn't assuming you were stupid. You can place a wallpaper anywhere on your SD card, as long as you know where it is you can just browse to it in a file manager then set it as your wallpaper. You should also be able to set it as a wallpaper from the gallery. As for ringtones I'm not sure but you should just be able to paste it in /system/media/audio/ringtones I think.
lupus_hegemonia said:
Thxs.
I know what are you saying, but it's not my phone (I have iOS and I'm keep learning it and reading about); it's my wife's, so I want just to customize it and leave it to her, I don't want (and don't have time) to learn the Android as well...
Thxs for the answers, mate.
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It's not a easy way to customize HD2..you dont want to learn then why not you buy another phone to your wife..
agip6605 said:
It's not a easy way to customize HD2..you dont want to learn then why not you buy another phone to your wife..
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seriously you have no clue what your rambling about
its really easy to do if you can search correctly
What an asshole this Greek dude!
Nigel, I can't believe you actually bothered answering him and on top of that got that treatment from him! And no "thank you" at all.
Man, he's unbelievable, that one.

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