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ADW Launcher + Beautiful Widget

My home in DHD with ADW Launcher & Beautiful Widget.
Wallpaper by zedge!!

so as a android and DHD newbies how did you getting it looking like that and what is the android icon in the top left?

He changed the look of the phone by replacing HTC Sense with a program called ADW Launcher. You can get it in the Market. A program with the same capability is Launcher Pro. Check it out

thanks very much i will give them a go

combat goofwing said:
so as a android and DHD newbies how did you getting it looking like that and what is the android icon in the top left?
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The icon is for a task killer app - which you don't need!

I don't like the style personaly but it's original ^^

hi guys, short question...i am new to android, so if i install awd or launcher pro, do i have to uninstall/deactivate sense first? can i switch back to sense?

When a new App is installed, which changes some standard behaviour, you will be prompted which App you want to use. After installing LauncherPro press HOME Key, you will be asked, which App should be taken for that. You can also check the box for useing it every time.
When you want to go back, you have to reset that thing in Settings - Application.
So you can easily go back to Sense. Or you can uninstall LauncherPro, same effect.

thanks for the info. i will try it...

Hey guys, I have just installed ADW Launcher and set it as default but now I can not find the Home button to long press and back to HTC Sense?
Here is my homescreen, How can I find this home button to leave ADW?
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7159/snap20101225134124.jpg

eozen81 said:
Hey guys, I have just installed ADW Launcher and set it as default but now I can not find the Home button to long press and back to HTC Sense?
Here is my homescreen, How can I find this home button to leave ADW?
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It should be the same as LauncherPro. Go in settings -> Manage app -> Choose ADW and Clear Default ( if I remember well I don't have it installed atm )

Salv0 said:
It should be the same as LauncherPro. Go in settings -> Manage app -> Choose ADW and Clear Default ( if I remember well I don't have it installed atm )
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Yes, finally, thanks a lot you are life saver

faby71 said:
My home in DHD with ADW Launcher & Beautiful Widget.
Wallpaper by zedge!!
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Hi, thanks for sharing this with us, but why did you open a new thread instead of posting in the Show your display thread???
There's a warning in the forum rules about opening new threads when a similar one alrady exists.
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[Q] adding apps to home

After adding apps through adb is it possble to have them on the main screen rather than in the extras section?
Steve

stevetotheo said:
After adding apps through adb is it possble to have them on the main screen rather than in the extras section?
Steve
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I think this is next on the list
It will be HUGE!
EDIT: Maybe one of those shortcut programs will work? BetterCut? I think I will try it.

Launcher Pro
You can do this now: use LauncherPro.
Interestingly, looks like several of the native Nook apps (music, picture frame etc) have widgets. Maybe a sign of what's to come from B&N.

Any videos showing how well launcher pro is working? Is there a way to switch back?

No video, but if its not doing it for you, there's always the option of uninstalling.
It's working fine with the exception of some buginess in changing the dock icon actions -- trying to do so causes it to quit. It does give you apps on the home screen, widgets and an app drawer.

LauncherPro is better than the default home IMO.
The trick is to set the home to use a 10x10 grid. You have plenty of room for shortcuts and widgets!

I'm testing ADW now and am finding it better in general -- if for no other reason than you're not stuck with icons for the phone etc in the dock.

quietglow said:
I'm testing ADW now and am finding it better in general -- if for no other reason than you're not stuck with icons for the phone etc in the dock.
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thanks, this has worked nicely for me.
I have not set a default for the "N" button, I keep letting it ask me.
If I set it to default of using AWD, can I get back to the Nook Default at some time in the future? I am not sure if that's in the ADW settings?

gormly said:
thanks, this has worked nicely for me.
I have not set a default for the "N" button, I keep letting it ask me.
If I set it to default of using AWD, can I get back to the Nook Default at some time in the future? I am not sure if that's in the ADW settings?
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You can just uninstall AWD and you'll be back to the stock launcher.

gormly said:
thanks, this has worked nicely for me.
I have not set a default for the "N" button, I keep letting it ask me.
If I set it to default of using AWD, can I get back to the Nook Default at some time in the future? I am not sure if that's in the ADW settings?
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There's also and app called home switcher that will allow you to change it whenever you want. so you can install adw and launcher pro and change when you want to.
I prefer launcher pro myself and agree that the 10x10 grid with the big screen is awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec2JkyQ4P-w

Why would you need to go back to the default launcher anyway?
Here is my vid of LauncherPro on Nook Color (in HD!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I0jwGAgjlo

Adding to Home
I'm using Panda Home 2 and Home Switcher with good success. n takes me to the panda home and the nook color dock still gives me access to the library, shop, search etc on top of it.
Return to previous book is still there and usable as well.

I just installed Launcher Pro. All I can say is freakin SWEET! Its a full blown android tablet now. The NC is going to FLY off the shelves as more people read about this!

With launcher pro or any of the other home replacements, is there still access to the library and shop, etc? I like the way it reads books and don't want that to change.
Also, has anybody bought anything from B&N's shop since they loaded an alternate home page? What happens to stuff that would normally show up on your daily shelf or on the B&N home page?

With launcher pro installed, you can still bring up the library from the other launcher (that button with the arrow at the bottom/middle of the screen). I have not purchased anything since installing launcher pro, but I assume it would just show up in the library as normal.
mad5427 said:
With launcher pro or any of the other home replacements, is there still access to the library and shop, etc? I like the way it reads books and don't want that to change.
Also, has anybody bought anything from B&N's shop since they loaded an alternate home page? What happens to stuff that would normally show up on your daily shelf or on the B&N home page?
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Are there any home screen alternates that will allow you to put books or files on the home screen along with program apps?
I loaded ADW Launcher and it's so much better than the BN home screen. If I can put specific books or files on the home screen as well, that would make it perfect.

mad5427 said:
Are there any home screen alternates that will allow you to put books or files on the home screen along with program apps?
I loaded ADW Launcher and it's so much better than the BN home screen. If I can put specific books or files on the home screen as well, that would make it perfect.
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Astro lets you make shortcuts out of any file. You should be able to make a shortcut of an epub file. Not sure about Magazines and children's books though.

Just installed Launcher Pro. Couldn't add shortcuts, by long holding on the home page. But I was able to add through long clicking on the actual app.
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I just installed Launcher Pro. All I can say is freakin SWEET! Its a full blown android tablet now. The NC is going to FLY off the shelves as more people read about this!
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gigadigit said:
Just installed Launcher Pro. Couldn't add shortcuts, by long holding on the home page. But I was able to add through long clicking on the actual app.
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how did you guys install ADW? I'm getting Failed to install - older SDK.
Thanks

Help with Widgets

My NC is fully rooted and I have a bunch of apk's installed and working. My question is how do I get widgets to work ? When I long press on the home screen the only option I get is change wallpaper ?!? Please help ..
Also ... how do I move icons from my EXTRA desktop to the scrolling window at the bottom of the screen ?
Cheers

You need to install a Launcher....something like Launcher Pro or any of the others that have been confirmed to work.
Thibor69 said:
My NC is fully rooted and I have a bunch of apk's installed and working. My question is how do I get widgets to work ? When I long press on the home screen the only option I get is change wallpaper ?!? Please help ..
Also ... how do I move icons from my EXTRA desktop to the scrolling window at the bottom of the screen ?
Cheers
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txskeets said:
You need to install a Launcher....something like Launcher Pro or any of the others that have been confirmed to work.
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What other launcher apps are there ? I have heard bad things about Launcher Pro ... ?
Thanks

Zeam is an option I've seen that looks pretty good. Apparently you wont have problems as long as you change your wallpaper while in landscape mode .

The official word from B&N is their home/launch doesn't support widgets.
http://connect.nookdeveloper.com/t5...n-NookColor-core-OS/m-p/41/highlight/true#M16
I've been successfully using ADW launcher (with widgets and all).

How to use widgets?

Hello,
I am new to this whole rooting Nook color thing. I recently rooted mine and have been enjoying the new abilities, but I cant seem to add shortcuts to the "desktop" or home screen and can't add widgets. I searched around for a little bit but didn't really see anything listed about this..
Thanks guys

Long-press (hold) on the home screen. A window to "Add" will pop up. Tap on Widgets and enjpy

Filiab said:
Long-press (hold) on the home screen. A window to "Add" will pop up. Tap on Widgets and enjpy
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Thats what I tried, because I am used to using Android for my phone. But the only options that come up are "Clean up this panel" and "Change Wallpaper".
Not sure why I would have different options than you?

What launcher are u using? Also long press should do it!
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using XDA App

Just the stock one. I rooted it but didn't know I had to change the launcher. I am not even sure how to do that >_> haha

Go to Market and download a launcher. Zeam, ADW and Launcher Pro seem to be the most popular. I think Market is under Extras.
edit: I use ADW but they are all similar.

Also if you want examples of how to spice up your homescreen, check out the screen shot thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860404
Most of them include which widgets they are using.

Thanks I downloaded Zeam and its working great!

[Q] di11igaf's rom v5.2 menu problems

I just flashed di11igaf's rom v5.2 and if you go to the thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897416) and look at the screen shots, there is a five icon home screen menu that's silver. I flashed specifically for that, and as soon as it loaded up after flashing, I got the three icon one. Any ideas on why or how to fix it?

is that launcherpro? i think theres a option to use that or the android launcher as default when you hit the home button

There was launcher, launchpro and twlaunch, and I picked launcher

Dupontrocks11 said:
There was launcher, launchpro and twlaunch, and I picked launcher
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Thats why... You need to pick launcherpro. If you already set default, then download an app called home switcher or home manager and clear defaults then choose launcherpro. Then go press menu>Preferences and custumize it however you want. Btw launcherpro is just and app and can be downloaded from the market onto any phone and rom. And anyways most roms have it already, just because it isnt on the picture doesn't mean it isnt in the rom. And next time you can just as this in the rom thread and you would have got a faster response.

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Thats why... You need to pick launcherpro. If you already set default, then download an app called home switcher or home manager and clear defaults then choose launcherpro. Then go press menu>Preferences and custumize it however you want. Btw launcherpro is just and app and can be downloaded from the market onto any phone and rom. And anyways most roms have it already, just because it isnt on the picture doesn't mean it isnt in the rom. And next time you can just as this in the rom thread and you would have got a faster response.
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I thought that could be the problem so i just went into recovery and flashed again and I picked twlauncher and then launcher pro and it gave me the different menu. I then refreshed the window on my laptop and you gave me a confirmation, so thanks. I still dont have the cool sliver mesh menu so if theres any ideas about that, its appreciated but if not, thanks for your help.

go into the prferences and advanced setting then choose dock then custom dock and u should have the custom docks in your album to choose from then use launcherpro icons

Thanks but I recently switched too firefly and the dock its great so I'm gunna stick with that, but thanks anyways.
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