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Trouble with Lancher Pro (free)

You know..with me being new at anything dealing with a Android phone,can sometimes be a real PITA...
I had a problem with starting Launcher Pro. I did everything I could to use it but no matter what I did I couldn't access it. I was pretty sure I had to change the defaults to do this,but everything was grayed out so I couldn't. I PM'd the Impaler747 who has helped me and others like me out several times ( Thanks Bro ) and he confirmed the defaults had to be cleared..and suggested the normal approach to doing so,which was
OK, do this. Go into settings, applications, manage applications, and then scroll down until you find launcher pro. If it's not there, then you don't actually have it installed, which would be the problem. However if launcher pro is there, then select it. Scroll close to the bottom, and select "clear defaults"
After you confirm that you'd like to clear the defaults, hit your home button. A dialogue should come up and ask which program you'd like to complete the action with. Check the "use as default" box, and then select launcher pro, not ADW.
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so I knew I was on the right track..but still couldn't clear the defaults..I knew I had it loaded..hell I even downloaded it to my PC then copied it to my SD..but I just couldn't change the defaults in ADWLauncher nor could I access the LP settings..
So..I headed to the LP forum and started researching as I should have first before bugging folks with NooB questions ..and low in behold a few others had similar issues..The problem was the given answer "Use Home Switcher" which will allow you to clear the defaults and go back to being able to switch between ADWLauncher and LauncherPro doesn't work with Froyo 2.2...So..figuring I had to find something else to work with CyanogenMod-6 V6.0.0-RC1 which is 2.2, I headed to the Apps market and listed right below HomeSwitcher was the answer to my needs..ClearDefaultHome..this little free app does 1 thing and 1 thing only and that is to allow you to clear the defaults and switch..No more problem
So..I guess many of the old timers here are probably thinking.."what a dumbass" ..and that's ok..cause I'm still on the bottom of the learning curve,like a whole bunch of folks about these..but I just thought I would pass this on just in-case some other newbie like myself was having similar issues..
So..to all the Newbies like myself..when things go wrong..Don't Panic..most all of the answers are available..just think it through..and go look for folks having similar problems..and what they did to fix them..Most of the time..along with a dash of common sense will get you through..
Mac

Go back into manage applications and depending on what launchers you have you need to find the one you are currently using; sense, launcher, adw and then clear default. Or you can do a search on xda for home selector and download and install on your phone. Once done open the app and choose which launcher you want.
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unCoRrUpTeD said:
Go back into manage applications and depending on what launchers you have you need to find the one you are currently using; sense, launcher, adw and then clear default. Or you can do a search on xda for home selector and download and install on your phone. Once done open the app and choose which launcher you want.
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That's the way it is supposed to work..but it would not allow me to clear the defaults..That's why I was having a problem...and went looking for a solution to fix it...It's all fixed now as I said before..but Thanks anyway for your suggestion..
Mac

HaHa!!!
See what happens when I don't read the entire post. I was using the app you mentioned, but think I found another one that is like Home Selector which lets you choose your default launcher. Does cleardefaulthome do that or just clear the default launcher until you press the home key?

unCoRrUpTeD said:
HaHa!!!
See what happens when I don't read the entire post. I was using the app you mentioned, but think I found another one that is like Home Selector which lets you choose your default launcher. Does cleardefaulthome do that or just clear the default launcher until you press the home key?
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It clears all th defaults so you can choose either one..That's all it does..It makes fixing a simple mistake..well just as simple..
Mac

The most effective way to change your default launcher is to physically uninstall ADWLauncher and push the Launcherpro.apk into your /system/app/ directory via adb. Firerat posted a very clean and effective method of doing this on the Cyanogenmod forum boards. If someone happens to have a link please post it. Remember as always nandroid first before screwing around with your system files.
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AxillaXVII said:
The most effective way to change your default launcher is to physically uninstall ADWLauncher and push the Launcherpro.apk into your /system/app/ directory via adb. Firerat posted a very clean and effective method of doing this on the Cyanogenmod forum boards. If someone happens to have a link please post it. Remember as always nandroid first before screwing around with your system files.
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While this may truly be a effective way of doing this,it isn't for the majority of folks like myself that have never or rarely ever use any type of command line prompt in a terminal window.
While I do understand the need to learn how to do this when working with these phones,especially while changing things around on them,for some of us finding a easier solution without a steep learning curve is really the fastest way of effecting the changes we need. Hence..the reason of my post to give a easy solution to those needing one.
Here is a posted review I found today of what I used to fix my problem..
http://andranon.com/2010/07/22/clear-default-home-android-application-review/
Mac

I think I see what the issue was. You were trying to use launcher pro, right? If I read that right, you were. Clearing the defaults in the app you were trying to use would do no good, even if you could. You needed to clear the defaults in ADW, not launcher pro. Then mash home to get the dialog box.
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user7618 said:
I think I see what the issue was. You were trying to use launcher pro, right? If I read that right, you were. Clearing the defaults in the app you were trying to use would do no good, even if you could. You needed to clear the defaults in ADW, not launcher pro. Then mash home to get the dialog box.
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I couldn't clear the defaults from either unfortunately.In ADW the clear default button was grayed out...and even though I had LP loaded..I couldn't open the program..even when I completely un-installed it from the phone and re down loaded it and re-installed it. That what was freaking me out I pulled the battery..re-booted several times...and was just about ready to start from scratch.. Luckily it didn't get that far and found the right app to fix the problem..
Mac

Ah, I misunderstood then. Glad you got it sorted out.
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[Q] app drawer launcher in notification tray?

I'm working on my wife's and mother-in-law's NCs for Christmas. I don't want to replace the stock nook launcher, because both will be doing a lot of reading on the devices, and LauncherPro might make it a bit harder to use for the mother-in-law.
Is there an app that can launch just the app drawer from the notification tray? Since the stock nook launcher doesn't update new apps until you reboot, I thought that something sitting in the tray that could open all the apps on the device would be handy.
I've been looking all morning and was hoping that somebody here knows of something like that. Thanks!

Found something: in case anybody else has a need similar to mine, here is a two-app solution that I figured out.
App 1: Appicker. This app is sort of like an app drawer, it has some better features but it works just fine for launching apps.
App 2: Quick Launch. Quick launch is what makes the magic happen. It lets you set an app to launch with certain button presses. I went into the settings of this app and set Appicker to launch when I double click the home button.
Note: Appicker could be replaced by any other app launching app that you find that's better. I saw some others, like TaskOS, and I'm going to compare them all.

Let us know if you find a better solution. I'm outfitting a NC for a Christmas gift myself.

I went with adw launcher and configured it to open the app drawer with an upswipe.
Between that and the library tab being in the middle of the launcher I think my 80 yr old mom has it figured
Galaxy Tabs.....Worth every penny!!

the best way is to install soft keys...press the 'n' and have home set to soft keys.
then install your fav launcher and have the 'n' to always open that launcher.
wen you press the 'n' it will take you to the downloaded launcher but wen u press the soft keys home button it will take you to the original nook color home
this is wut I did for my moms nook color

johnnydeathmatch said:
Found something: in case anybody else has a need similar to mine, here is a two-app solution that I figured out.
App 1: Appicker. This app is sort of like an app drawer, it has some better features but it works just fine for launching apps.
App 2: Quick Launch. Quick launch is what makes the magic happen. It lets you set an app to launch with certain button presses. I went into the settings of this app and set Appicker to launch when I double click the home button.
Note: Appicker could be replaced by any other app launching app that you find that's better. I saw some others, like TaskOS, and I'm going to compare them all.
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Sorry if I'm reviving the dead here but I just found this post. Dose anyone know of something similar to Quick Launch but that's free? I don't have a google acc. set up to accept payments

KidVulcan said:
Sorry if I'm reviving the dead here but I just found this post. Dose anyone know of something similar to Quick Launch but that's free? I don't have a google acc. set up to accept payments
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SoftKeys is free, it works great. If you have some other need that it can't serve, post what it is. HTH.

[Q] Location of APPS

I apologize if this has all ready been asked. I did a search and nothing came up for the NC. This is my first Android device and I'm new here, take pitty
Anyway, I managed to download several apps from the Android Market but have no idea how to find/use them?

Did you install them, or just download them?
Did you install a launcher (ie. LauncherPro, ADW, etc)?
If you installed the apps, and you have a launcher, then they should be in your app drawer. You can get that by using the app drawer button on your launcher's home screen. Tapping the app drawer button should bring up all of your apps -- including both the market and stock nook apps.

I think I just downloaded the apps. You don't install them while in the market, right? If that's the case then I definitely just downloaded them. One of the apps I downloaded is a launcher that most everyone seems to like on this board, zeam I think it's called. Of course now I have no idea how to find it, or any of the other apps I got. Using it would be nice

Check your app drawer (the icon in the middle of the row of icon on your home screen). It is likely that, if you used the Android market, you installed the apps. That is the normal function when looking at market apps.
Cheers,
kev

Ok, I think I got it. I somehow managed to start zeam and I can access everything ells from there. Thanks for the help guys

Modifying the stock UI

Hey guys,
Currently running CM7 RC4 on my emmc. I was thinking about going back to the stock firmware, because I'd like to use the B&N functionality in store.
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
I've noticed that a lot of the time they are able to keep the stock pull up menu on the bottom of the screen, with a appdrawer launcher immediately above it.
Thanks for the input!

joelszs said:
Hey guys,
Currently running CM7 RC4 on my emmc. I was thinking about going back to the stock firmware, because I'd like to use the B&N functionality in store.
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
I've noticed that a lot of the time they are able to keep the stock pull up menu on the bottom of the screen, with a appdrawer launcher immediately above it.
Thanks for the input!
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I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.

lyam23 said:
I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.
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Not true. There is a thread here that shows how to do it with BN 1.1.0 and rooted with auto-nooter 3.0

Hmm...browsing the forum it appears that a lot of rooted users do indeed still have access to in store features. Therefore, my original question is still pertinent for me. But thank you for the warning, I appreciate it!

lyam23 said:
I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.
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I can do everything in the store with my autonooted 3.0 Nook Color, including 1 hour in-store browsing of titles.
I've got all sorts of stuff installed on my NC, too.

joelszs said:
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
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Pretty much. What I did is basically what's outlinked on the nookdevs site:
1) Installed custom launcher of my choice (ADW originally but switched to LP because it's so much smoother/quicker for me.)
2) Used home switcher to set soft keys as the default launcher
3) In Soft keys set it so your custom launcher is the default launcher. (I also have SK setup so one click gives me "home" and two gives me the soft keys.)
The stock pull up menu is still there and works for accessing the stock B&N stuff, but for the most part it looks and works like a normal android device.
As for the in-store stuff. It sounds like the problem is with B&N still having some issues with in-store setup to support the NC at some stores as people have also been reporting the same problems with stock non-rooted NC's.

I use Zeam, without softkeys, as the stock notification bar has all of that functionality.
Zeam is a tiny bit buggy on the NC though. Anyone know how to set a different launcher as default?

Install another home launcher and home switcher. Hit the N button and it should ask which launcher to start with. Make sure you check the box so it will set that as the default launcher and launch the one you want to be your default.
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[Q] Change the "Home" key KFHD.

Good afternoon to you all here at XDA,
Until recent I have had no problems with any on my devices when it comes to exploiting and unlocking them but today I started to play around with my girlfriends KFHD and have now run into a few snags.
For now I would like to focus on the Home key function.
I have just installed ADW Launcher EX and after setting it all up, discovered that the home key just takes me back to the stock Kindle Home screen. Is there anyway in which I can set my home key to be default to ADW rather than stock so it will load my ADW's default screen?
Side note: I know you can use Go Launcher EX which I use with my phone but I don't fancy messing around, adding this app to the system folders and the device has a locked bootloader and not mine.
Any help is much appreciated,
Thanks for your time,
Madrox.

I believe the device needs to be rooted. So you can convert the launchers apk file to a system app.
Once it's a system app, you can set it as the default launcher and the home button will work like you want it to.
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jmoak said:
I believe the device needs to be rooted. So you can convert the launchers apk file to a system app.
Once it's a system app, you can set it as the default launcher and the home button will work like you want it to.
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Thanks for that,
The device is rooted and everything is unlocked and ready to go apart from the Bootloader.
I have seen the /system/app approach but do not want to try it as I cant find out if it is safe on 7.2.2. I've only seen this done on earlier versions and as said device is not mine and I have no Factory Cable, I won't be trying that just yet.

ADW launche r and 7.2.2
D.MADROX said:
Thanks for that,
The device is rooted and everything is unlocked and ready to go apart from the Bootloader.
I have seen the /system/app approach but do not want to try it as I cant find out if it is safe on 7.2.2. I've only seen this done on earlier versions and as said device is not mine and I have no Factory Cable, I won't be trying that just yet.
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I just set ADW Launcher as systam App with 7.2.2. I had to : as user app it wasn't working at all, All seems to be all right with my tablet. Only, I can' t use widgets and wallpapers - don't know why - while with 7.1.2 they worked perfectly.
Hope to be of some reassurance for you

Tested with GO Launcher EX 3.13 after reading other posts. After messing around half the day with other things, I never actually noticed this post was similar to another about Launchers so this is now a closed matter.

Like nova launcher
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nora_noob said:
I just set ADW Launcher as systam App with 7.2.2. I had to : as user app it wasn't working at all, All seems to be all right with my tablet. Only, I can' t use widgets and wallpapers - don't know why - while with 7.1.2 they worked perfectly.
Hope to be of some reassurance for you
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Follow these instructions to add widgets: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828
Worked fine for me
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