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This looks promising! I can't wait till the devs get a hold of this one!
http://www.larvalabs.com/product_pages/intelligent_home_screen.html
Imo this blows MotoBlur and Sense UI out of the water. Looks great and much more efficient than the standad launcher. I hope addons will be vailable in the market to add new notifications for things like facebook. I think I'm more excited about this than flash..
it does seem promising but will it run better and/or as well than the standard Sense UI or the MotoBlur?
This looks very, very trick.
And you posted this in development why?
But I do like that interface idea. WinMo 6.5 anyone?
Was just about to post this loool, lucky i searched to see if i was the only one with the news.
Looks awesome, if someone ports this etc.. it will be great.
this looks very very promising!
bolmedias said:
And you posted this in development why?
But I do like that interface idea. WinMo 6.5 anyone?
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I agree, for me if I wanted a homescreen like that I would just stick to WinMo. Well, probably don't want the thing crashing on me so I wouldn't go with WinBlows. Hehe, but I assume some people find it more useable, wouldn't it be better as a full-screen widget of some sort? that way you could still use the multiple home screens, just have the larva labs one on the main screen... hmmm
Looks interesting. I'm waiting for it.
On the other hand, this is an app, not a ROM development deal, so I moved the thread.
So essentially this is just a double-ended windowshade? Drag down to see notifications and up to see widgets? I still prefer the standard setup where notifications remain in the minimized windowshade until it's dragged down. It also seems this would make it more cumbersome to launch apps.
IMO Larva Labs should stick to making games.
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I agree, for me if I wanted a homescreen like that I would just stick to WinMo. Well, probably don't want the thing crashing on me so I wouldn't go with WinBlows. Hehe, but I assume some people find it more useable, wouldn't it be better as a full-screen widget of some sort? that way you could still use the multiple home screens, just have the larva labs one on the main screen... hmmm
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As a widget you wouldn't be able to drag, as it would drag the widget itself, so it would have to use buttons instead...
I'm not impressed.
HOWEVER, I am conducting beta testing/bug detection for SweeterHome.
WOW! should you see some of the features that SH will be coming out with!
I can't wait till it is finalized! It's working great right now - but, there are several more features that are being developed and some final tweaks that have to be made.
This program has a cool concept... But, I still want to be able to see my wallpaper, my widgets, etc.
This app is just too plain vanilla.
Wouldnt this be a good idea if it just took up one screen, instead of being the only one? That way people could loook at all their cool widgets and what not
i want to try this
From what I heard it's a lockscreen? =\
So it's similar to Flyscreen, but only with one screen?
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So it's similar to Flyscreen, but only with one screen?
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Flyscreen is not a home replacement, this is.
I would like this as a lock screen also.
But
Sweeter home ftw
shaneaus said:
I'm not impressed.
HOWEVER, I am conducting beta testing/bug detection for SweeterHome.
WOW! should you see some of the features that SH will be coming out with!
I can't wait till it is finalized! It's working great right now - but, there are several more features that are being developed and some final tweaks that have to be made.
This program has a cool concept... But, I still want to be able to see my wallpaper, my widgets, etc.
This app is just too plain vanilla.
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I have a grudge against the dev of Sweeter Home for taking so long to update his HR :/
And it won't pass till the new release is available and I can steadily use it as my default HS.
Regarding SH - The dev is working on SH when not at work. She had a project at her regular job that took up ALL of her time and she had to abandon her personal projects for awhile. She is now working hard on SH again. But, because of her constant updates and some cool innovations that she doesn't want to be stolen she is only allowing a very few people to beta test (also, she gets enough info from the beta testers she has to stay busy - more testers would just complicate her job). But, she is making a LOT of progress. She has about five or six completely new features, it runs smoother, and looks great so far. Just be patient.
Didn't mean to highjack this thread. I like the idea behind this app. But, I wouldn't want it as a home replacement. It would be nice if it could operate as a window shade. A user could decide the screen to place the shade pull on and on what side of that screen. Then the user could pull it out select an option and the shade would draw back as the selection implemented. Or, while adjusting the app it would stay open until the "close shade" button was selected.
That IMHO would be a MUCH better option than a home screen replacement.
I just bought the GDE and it kicks butt.
I like GDE
Patiently waiting for a release version of SweeterHome, which is still under development.
sillyshyme said:
I just bought the GDE and it kicks butt.
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The developer is from this forum and his recent posts says his got something special in the works but it might take him awhile. The fade transition is simply the fastest transition I have seen on Android or the iPhone for that matter. Cube reminds me of Compiz but is not quick enough for everyday use
Where can I find sweeterhome?
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http://www.sweeterhome.com/projects/sweethome/wiki
trying it now
the YouTube videos look great, but the preview is sucking on my Droid
I kinda like a new one I'm trying, it's called "Home++." I think it might still be in beta technically, however.
I'm using Home++ right now and I'm loving it.
Home++ is awesome , although it still beta.
http://larvalabs.com/product_pages/intelligent_home_screen.html
using this now
it's awesome!
yoshitoshi said:
http://larvalabs.com/product_pages/intelligent_home_screen.html
using this now
it's awesome!
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Kind of reminds me of WM6.5 a bit in terms of layout/looks, but I do kind of like it.
Currently I'm using Home++, and really liking it, i like the toolbar along the bottom.
Am interested to try Intelligent Home screen, have signed up for the beta, but haven't heard anything about it yet
anzoshi said:
Currently I'm using Home++, and really liking it, i like the toolbar along the bottom.
Am interested to try Intelligent Home screen, have signed up for the beta, but haven't heard anything about it yet
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You can get the beta file here: http://www.myhangoutonline.com/downloads/?did=24
I personally use HOME++ until Intelligent Home Screen gets worked on a little bit more. IHS would be an awesome lock screen. But not home replacement. Specially since you can't place any widgets on it.
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You can get the beta file here: http://www.myhangoutonline.com/downloads/?did=24
I personally use HOME++ until Intelligent Home Screen gets worked on a little bit more. IHS would be an awesome lock screen. But not home replacement. Specially since you can't place any widgets on it.
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Intelligent Home Screen is really cool and so different. It is still way slow and buggy. I am sticking with Home++ for now.
I love GDE
GDE running fast on my G1
I've been using Home++ too for a few weeks, and I'm amazed that for a beta it's so functional and smooth. Haven't had it FC or do anything else weird either.
I used GDE for a while, but aesthetically it doesn't really feel that good (even with the theming support). Will give it another go once the version goes up a bit.
mrandroid said:
You can get the beta file here: http://www.myhangoutonline.com/downloads/?did=24
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Thanks for the link mate. Will give it a go now.
yoshitoshi said:
http://larvalabs.com/product_pages/intelligent_home_screen.html
using this now
it's awesome!
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a little off topic but what phone is that featured on the page? looks like the g1 but differant button layout and stainless around the screen
Uh that is the GSM Hero pictured.
Hey guys, I was looking through the nexus forum and found a post for Launcher Pro. It's available in the market for free and it's super fast. Check it out! The swiping is ridiculous and it works on the G1 MT3G
www.launcherpro.com
hmmm, just installed it and it is fast. Not nearly as many options as ADW but it sure is fast. Have setup all my screens again but will give it a try for a while to see how it fairs.
Wohoo...
Multitouch pinch to preview and the little bumps almost make the sense experience complete
This is crazy smooth! My only complaint is that it FC's when I try to pick a wallpaper from it. And cyanogen says that Launcher2 is not stable for our phones, but this is 17 times better. Anyone know the adb code to make it stay in memory? I'm not having any issues with it but I still like to have it in memory=p
Awesome stuff!
Requesting: scrollbar in the drawer; apps assigning for / editing for the shortcuts.
HOLY CRAP this app works flawlessly on my cm5t5 g1.
I would like for there to be more options though.
Great job so far mang, keep up the great work!!
Very very nice indeed!
Shame that I can't edit the icons using Bettercut and/or restore a previous Home-screen arrangement using MyBackUpPro. Without these things I will have to use ADW's Launcher for now. Which is not a punishment by itself
[Edit] With the "new" version (the one with the appdrawer handler still visible when you open the drawer) this IS possible (editting using BetterCut), nice job!
What does it actually do for a CM5.0.7t5 phone? Has Cyanogen weighed in on this?
hi there!
awesome launcher, smooth as hell.
But i wonder if theres an option to let in rest in memory.
I experience some wait time when im getting out of apps, so that the homescreen has to rebuild itself. with the default cm5t5 launcher theres the option in spareparts that makes it stay in memory so it was there very fast after quitting apps.
cheers
Using this launcher with cm5.0.7 test5 and its fantastic. Im also running the overclock kernel at 652 and its smooth!
Question though, wouldn't the spare parts option to keep launcher in memory apply to whatever launcher you are using?
Weird, it does not show up in the market for me...
I am using htcclays's csdi. I know that rom was from overseas originally... Does it mess up the market too?
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Ninjineer said:
What does it actually do for a CM5.0.7t5 phone? Has Cyanogen weighed in on this?
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Do you have to wait for Cyan to tell you when to go to the bathroom too? Just nandroid then try it
edit: my bad, that a was a **** answer.
s15274n said:
Weird, it does not show up in the market for me...
I am using htcclays's csdi.
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I think its 2.0+ only
its just a launcher. uninstall and install it like a normal app. its not some system hack, i duno why some of you are worried about it. dont even need to nandroid, it doesnt mess up any system stuff. doesnt even require root access. it's a pretty smooth launcher. adw is trying to rework his to make it smooth as well.
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Question though, wouldn't the spare parts option to keep launcher in memory apply to whatever launcher you are using?
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yes it works, i set LauncherPro as default launcher when asked when phone booted, then i used SpareParts option to leave launcher in memory and it worked. Now when i close apps im instantly in my homescreen without having to reload it every time. works like a charm =)
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yes it works, i set LauncherPro as default launcher when asked when phone booted, then i used SpareParts option to leave launcher in memory and it worked. Now when i close apps im instantly in my homescreen without having to reload it every time. works like a charm =)
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That's what I suspected and that exactly what I did and saw. Then I see people questioning it and thought "maybe they know something I don't". Oh well..
xavier6303 said:
Using this launcher with cm5.0.7 test5 and its fantastic. Im also running the overclock kernel at 652 and its smooth!
Question though, wouldn't the spare parts option to keep launcher in memory apply to whatever launcher you are using?
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I don't think so, otherwise people with sense roms could push spare parts into their roms and make the option work. I do know that there is a thread on doing just that in general, but I'm too lazy to search now=p
so im guessin' the LauncherPro isn't for 1.6 fones, like the G1?
^ yeap, see my post above.
Been using it since yesterday on G1/CM5.0.7t5 and it's mighty fast.
Excellent work!
A 5 column launcher would be nice though, if it doesn't affect performance...
bittermormon said:
Do you have to wait for Cyan to tell you when to go to the bathroom too? Just nandroid then try it
I think its 2.0+ only
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And have something go wrong, brick my phone, and have only myself, and you, to blame. No thanks. Better safe than sorry. Go troll something else.
With my limited understanding of the flashing process and all of this, I don't take risks. Besides, no one on here is going to be accountable for bad advice given and replace the phone there crappy advice bricked. If you can't give advice without a disclaimer, then shut up about me asking questions like this.
I remember a thread on here a while ago where people were theming to get the Windows Phone 7 look. There's now a launcher on the market called Launcher 7 that does most of the work for you, you should check it out.
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Just tried it out. Its very smooth, and its the best one I have come across.
im enjoying this launcher,its really smooth.
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Definitely. If there's one thing that I'd like to see more of on the Market, it's more "alternative" launchers like this. Launcher Pro, ADW, Go, etc. all have their differences, but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing. It's nice to see new ideas out there. I remember a while back there was a launcher that showed all of your texts, email, facebook notifications, etc. in kind of an agenda view. It never really took off, but it's good to see devs think outside the box about the homescreen.
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Definitely. If there's one thing that I'd like to see more of on the Market, it's more "alternative" launchers like this. Launcher Pro, ADW, Go, etc. all have their differences, but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing. It's nice to see new ideas out there. I remember a while back there was a launcher that showed all of your texts, email, facebook notifications, etc. in kind of an agenda view. It never really took off, but it's good to see devs think outside the box about the homescreen.
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I strongly agree
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but they're more or less the same in that they're all plays off of the whole multiple homescreen and a dock thing..
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Because thats the core of how android to this point is intended to work. I like Launcher7, its fast, smooth and functional so I play with it here and there but the tile UI is comparatively bland and boring even with widget support (and the custom ones I've seen that arent bland and boring are WAY too busy). I'm gonna put it on my wifes phone since she'll love the big ass simple tiles concept.
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Because thats the core of how android to this point is intended to work. I like Launcher7, its fast, smooth and functional so I play with it here and there but the tile UI is comparatively bland and boring even with widget support (and the custom ones I've seen that arent bland and boring are WAY too busy). I'm gonna put it on my wifes phone since she'll love the big ass simple tiles concept.
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sir I want to say this without coming off as a hater at all..
but that homescreen needs a little bit of work, it looks gaudy and awful!
majorbro said:
sir I want to say this without coming off as a hater at all..
but that homescreen needs a little bit of work, it looks gaudy and awful!
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without using custom images those 2x1 and 1x1 tiles (and the headphone/camera images) are all there is. I'm not going to spend anytime importing images because I like my android phone as an android phone and it wont get any use anyway. I was basically showing how the UI looks unmolested.
Guys,
There is a great app called 'wallpaper wizardrii' in the market for free. It will allow you to set your own wallpaper in its native format and not stretch it across all the screens. Not for everyone but maybe some people would like the option.
Happy Friday!
Thanks! This is exactly what I've been looking for!
Downloading now. Thanks.
thanks this is a great app
tried it on my xoom and it just FCs when applying a wallpaper
Nice app thanks for the heads up
Slow, buggy, and the UI absolutely sucks, though if you mess around with it for long enough, you can get a wallpaper to stay.
Oh, also I think it just crashed my laucherpro.
Not worth it unless it gets updated, fixed, or nuked from orbit.
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Slow, buggy, and the UI absolutely sucks, though if you mess around with it for long enough, you can get a wallpaper to stay.
Oh, also I think it just crashed my laucherpro.
Not worth it unless it gets updated, fixed, or nuked from orbit.
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I would try an unibstall and a fresh install followed by a reboot. Works great on my tbolt.
I'm using it with adw ex and its flawless....