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[MOD] LauncherPro with fixed People widget

I didn't like how the LauncherPro People widget had the name covering up the picture so I changed around the grid to fix it. Hopefully the developer will fix this in future releases, and modders can possibly include this simple fix in their versions.
signedLauncherPro.apk is the release candidate version with only the People widget changed.
signedcom.fede.launcher-1.apk is signal23's CLEAR version (white text / clear bg) - Full screen size as seen here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783427
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DIRECTIONS FOR ADDING THIS FIX TO YOUR MOD
You basically need to decompile your LauncherPro apk, change lpwidget_contact_item.xml and then recompile it. It's pretty simple if you know the basics of Android apps. You need APK Manager. Here's the detailed instructions.
1. Send your launcherpro apk from your phone to your computer. You can browse to data/app in root explorer and it should be there. I usually send it via dropbox.
2. Put the APK in the put-apk-here-for-modding folder in APK Manager.
3. Load script.bat. Select launcherpro using (22). Decompile (9)
4. Browse to the Projects folder and browse to com.fede.launcher-1.apk\res\layout
5. Edit lpwidget_contact_item.xml in notepad to the following
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<FrameLayout android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="130.0dip"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<ImageView android:id="@id/imagey" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="100.0dip" android:scaleType="centerCrop" android:layout_gravity="top|center" />
<TextView android:textSize="13.0sp" android:textColor="#ffffffff" android:ellipsize="marquee" android:layout_gravity="bottom|center" android:id="@id/texty" android:background="#aa000000" android:padding="5.0dip" android:fadingEdge="horizontal" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:singleLine="true" />
</FrameLayout>
6. Save it.
7. Back in APK manager, compile (11). Compile it as a System App. It will ask you if you want to copy over original files, do that . It will prompt you to go to the new "keep" folder and delete any files that you are modifying in the new apk. Delete resources.arsc in the root folder and then delete lpwidget_contact_item.xml from the layout folder. Go back to APK Manager and hit enter.
8. It will compile the rest of it for you. Sign it using (12).
9. You now have a signed version of the APK in your place-apk-here-for-modding folder. Transfer that to your phone. Uninstall your current version of LP and install the new one. Restore your old settings.

Thanks, that's always bugged me too

THANK YOU!!!! That issue was bugging the crap out of me too, but I didn't know how to fix it. I'm so glad you figured it, and your instructions are so clear and easy to use. I hate when people give instructions and skip steps, so noobs like me would get lost. But your instructions worked step by step!! Thanks again man!

awesome!!! thanks!

I used your apk yesterday and I love it, only problem I have is my bookmarks popup is now light grey.
Not a huge deal as I hardly use it, but thought I'd let you know.
Thanks.

Thanks for your work and perfet modding/ but may I ask author to attach onli modified pepople widget apk files ? without louncher files ? I just asking about ready to install widget becouse I am want to use this app with my standart launcher on SE Xperia X10.
it is possible ? hope so and BIG THANKS for all

HTC TyTN user said:
Thanks for your work and perfet modding/ but may I ask author to attach onli modified pepople widget apk files ? without louncher files ? I just asking about ready to install widget becouse I am want to use this app with my standart launcher on SE Xperia X10.
it is possible ? hope so and BIG THANKS for all
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No it's not possible.
You need LauncherPro Plus.

ilangoadigal said:
I didn't like how the LauncherPro People widget had the name covering up the picture so I changed around the grid to fix it. Hopefully the developer will fix this in future releases, and modders can possibly include this simple fix in their versions.
signedLauncherPro.apk is the release candidate version with only the People widget changed.
signedcom.fede.launcher-1.apk is signal23's CLEAR version (white text / clear bg) - Full screen size as seen here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783427
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Any chance this could be updated to the latest version of LauncherPro?
Many thanks in advance
Edit: Never mind. I was able to do it using your instructions. Thanks again, this is GREAT!

awesome! thank you
going to try it out, hopefully it still works on the newer version

This would be awesome if we could use LPP People widget and the Bookmark widget as stand alone .apk's, it's one of the biggest reasons why I use LPP. I HATE there docking system.

Raadius said:
This would be awesome if we could use LPP People widget and the Bookmark widget as stand alone .apk's, it's one of the biggest reasons why I use LPP. I HATE there docking system.
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true..........

ilangoadigal said:
I didn't like how the LauncherPro People widget had the name covering up the picture so I changed around the grid to fix it. Hopefully the developer will fix this in future releases, and modders can possibly include this simple fix in their versions.
signedLauncherPro.apk is the release candidate version with only the People widget changed.
signedcom.fede.launcher-1.apk is signal23's CLEAR version (white text / clear bg) - Full screen size as seen here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783427
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yay got it to work, thanks for the detailed instructions.
btw how did u get ur People widget without any borders? i dont like the thick rounded corners that come with the original widget theme.

Awesome guide, thank you!!
Is it possible to remove Contacts name completely from the People widget having just images?

I have a problem. When I choose "Decompile Apk" in APK Manager it says: "An error occured, please check the Log"
What I'm doing wrong?
PS. I have 0.8.5 version of LauncherPro Plus
It worked! Genious mod, perfect guide. Thanks a lot!

ilangoadigal said:
I didn't like how the LauncherPro People widget had the name covering up the picture so I changed around the grid to fix it. Hopefully the developer will fix this in future releases, and modders can possibly include this simple fix in their versions.
signedLauncherPro.apk is the release candidate version with only the People widget changed.
signedcom.fede.launcher-1.apk is signal23's CLEAR version (white text / clear bg) - Full screen size as seen here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783427
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Thanks for the useful post.
Q: Instead of changing the contact picture size, could someone post instructions how do we reduce the height of the gray color bar (where the contact name is) please?
[EDIT] Solved it with some brain sweat... here's the code I used, replace in lpwidget_contact_item.xml:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<FrameLayout android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="100.0dip"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<ImageView android:id="@id/imagey" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:scaleType="centerCrop" />
<TextView android:textSize="12.0sp" android:textColor="#ffffffff" android:gravity="center" android:ellipsize="marquee" android:layout_gravity="bottom|center" android:id="@id/texty" android:background="#aa000000" android:fadingEdge="horizontal" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="18.0dip" android:singleLine="true" />
</FrameLayout>
This will make the grey bars smaller and also centre contact's names...sample attached.

[TUTORIAL]Theme for Helicopter Game with images

Here is an official tutorial for how to design a theme for "Helicopter Game" which is available in the market.
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Step 1 - create a new android project using the following settings:
build target 2.2
create activity: main
min sdk version 4
Step 2 - create a new android xml in res/values called theme_config.xml
Fill in these details
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<integer name="red">0</integer>
<integer name="green">186</integer>
<integer name="blue">255</integer>
<integer name="fred">0</integer>
<integer name="fgreen">0</integer>
<integer name="fblue">0</integer>
<bool name="randomSmoke">false</bool>
</resources>
red, blue, and green are for the background color
fred, fgreen, and fblue are for the font color
randomSmoke is a boolean (if true it will rotate the smoke particles randomly - set to true by default)
Step 3 - Edit res/values/strings.xml and add your app name, so it should look something like this:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<string name="hello">Hello World, main!</string>
<string name="app_name">HGTheme: Shark</string>
</resources>
Step 5 - Edit your AndroidManifest.xml file, add in the following intent filters
Code:
<application android:icon="@drawable/icon" android:label="@string/app_name">
<activity android:name=".main"
android:label="@string/app_name">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="com.fkarim.helicopter.THEMES" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="com.fkarim.helicopter.ACTION_PICK_ICON" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
Step 6 - make your images and put them in res/drawable
you need the following images:
cavewalls.png (240 x 240)
roof.png(240 x 240) - optional if you want a different colored cave ceiling
copter.png (around 120 x 50)
obstacles.png (50 x 100)
smoke.png (32 x 32)
Step 7 - publish your app
If you need some help for how to publish an app check out this article:
http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/39972/1954
make sure the name starts with "HGTheme :" (and should have "helicopter game theme" in the description for now) so its easy for people to search for it in the market.
Thanks for reading the tutorial. I will be posting an example theme soon with the source code also.

I've released two themes in the market. Here is the packaged source of the shark theme if anyone would like to take a look.

I have added two other features, the ability to prevent the smoke from being rotated and having a different image for the roof and floor of the cave. If anyone is interested in designing a theme, please let me know if you need help.

[Apex / Nova / Holo / Go / ADW] Create APK Icon Pack

UPDATE: Check Post #10 & Post #13 if you need help
I created this thread asking others how to do things.. now I want to help my fellow themers
Hi Devs! I'm a self-taught web & graphic designer. I've already created my icons but don't know how to make APK of them.
I made my first android app "hello world" on Eclipse and ran it too.
Things that I have:
96x96 Icons in png format
Eclipse and other stuff that I needed to run "hello world"
Things I need:
Tutorial to make APK of icons that will change automatically on Nova, Go, ADW, Apex etc.
OR just an APK file with the icons to apply manually (I don't wanna distribute with Zip)
Thanks in advance
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DSaif said:
Hi Devs! I'm a self-taught web & graphic designer. I've already created my icons but don't know how to make APK of them.
I made my first android app "hello world" on Eclipse and ran it too.
Things that I have:
96x96 Icons in png format
Eclipse and other stuff that I needed to run "hello world"
Things I need:
Tutorial to make APK of icons that will change automatically on Nova, Go, ADW, Apex etc.
OR just an APK file with the icons to apply manually (I don't wanna distribute with Zip)
Thanks in advance
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Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649891&highlight=apex.
It helped me a lot.

vanessaem said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649891&highlight=apex.
It helped me a lot.
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Apex Launcher only

it's for adw theme, but it's icons theme work on launcher pro, holo launcher, SonyEricsson launcher. and for apex i didn't test yet.
http://code.google.com/p/adw-launcher-android/wiki/ADWThemeGuide

DSaif said:
Apex Launcher only
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It shows you how to package icons though. You might want to have a look. Also Apex Launcher may be one of the only launcher that accepts themes from many of the other launchers.

Thanks everyone! Made Holo Launcher icon pack with help from from Launcher Pro Forums. Will try ADW one today.

And an mtz for miui?
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I just need ADW, Apex & Nova only

I'm asking myself the same question. I made 3 iconset and want to turn them into apk theme for Nova, Apex and Go. I already had mtz for one of my 3 sets. if you can give me some tips .. I'm going to follow the posted link above and see what I can do. (See you on uccw play store thread !)

pooley:) said:
I'm asking myself the same question. I made 3 iconset and want to turn them into apk theme for Nova, Apex and Go. I already had mtz for one of my 3 sets. if you can give me some tips .. I'm going to follow the posted link above and see what I can do. (See you on uccw play store thread !)
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1) Use Apex's Tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649891
2) Add this code to AndroidManifest
Code:
<!-- ADW / Nova / Holo -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="org.adw.launcher.THEMES" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="org.adw.launcher.icons.ACTION_PICK_ICON" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<!-- Go / Nova -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="com.gau.go.launcherex.theme" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<!-- LauncherPro / Holo -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="com.fede.launcher.THEME_ICONPACK" />
</intent-filter>
3) Change minSdkVersion to 8 for Android 2.2 users http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html#ApiLevels
Check Post #13 also

DSaif said:
1) Use Apex's Tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649891
2) Add this code to AndroidManifest [Note: My intents could be incorrect, Nova doesn't allow me to pick icons manually]
Code:
<!-- ADW / Nova / Holo -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="org.adw.launcher.THEMES" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="org.adw.launcher.icons.ACTION_PICK_ICON" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<!-- Go / Nova -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="com.gau.go.launcherex.theme" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<!-- LauncherPro / Holo -->
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="com.fede.launcher.THEME_ICONPACK" />
</intent-filter>
3) Change minSdkVersion to 8 for Android 2.2 users http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element.html#ApiLevels
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Well many thanks see what I can do. I stay tuned to your thread just in case you add some tricks

Follow the tutorial properly and there will be no problem!

Issues & Solutions
Icon Picker doesn't work on Nova Launcher.
Solution by pooley:
You need a drawable.xml with iconpack.xml. Both are almost same. Only little difference is..
In iconpack.xml PNGs are declared like this:
Code:
<item>phone</item>
In drawable.xml it's declared like this:
Code:
<item drawable="phone" />
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About Holo Launcher Compatibility http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35101637&postcount=66
About Go Launcher Compatibility https://plus.google.com/116975187389778551119/posts/ef9mYPgNyf4

DSaif said:
Icon Picker doesn't work on Nova Launcher.
Solution by pooley:
You need a drawable.xml with iconpack.xml. Both are almost same. Only little difference is..
In iconpack.xml PNGs are declared like this:
HTML:
<item>phone</item>
In drawable.xml it's declared like this:
HTML:
<item drawable="phone" />
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About Go Launcher Compatibility https://plus.google.com/116975187389778551119/posts/ef9mYPgNyf4
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Thanks a bunch!

Apparently my iconset is not working on adw ex pro version (only icon picker) and holo launcher (main theme + icon picker). Is it a bad intent issue or am I missing something on the project architecture ?
Sent from my toilets

pooley:) said:
Apparently my iconset is not working on adw ex pro version (only icon picker) and holo launcher (main theme + icon picker). Is it a bad intent issue or am I missing something on the project architecture ?
Sent from my toilets
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If ADW Ex supports the icon pack & ADW Pro doesn't then email the developer.
Check Launcher Pro tutorial: http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7754
Edit: I tested mine with LauncherPro Intent and it worked on Holo.
Icon Back & Icon Upon are supported on Holo Launcher Plus

DSaif said:
If ADW Ex supports the icon pack & ADW Pro doesn't then email the developer.
Check Launcher Pro tutorial: http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7754
Edit: I tested mine with LauncherPro Intent and it worked on Holo.
Icon Back & Icon Upon are supported on Holo Launcher Plus
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Correction : My iconset are applying in adw but icon picker doesn't work. same for Holo and launcher pro (both listed in theme pack but not applying) can you email me a working project ? I maybe missed something in the architecture of mine.

I made a little graphic to sum up what I want to figure out. (will update my OPz with this info)
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would be great if my iconset were applying with all these launchers. (Need feedback about the "?" one).
I have the same intents than yours so I think it's related to other part of the project.
- Is it because my drawables are simple app name (eg. photo, camera, etc) and not the "activites_MainActivity" drawable name ?!

pooley:) said:
I made a little graphic to sum up what I want to figure out. (will update my OPz with this info)
would be great if my iconset were applying with all these launchers. (Need feedback about the "?" one).
I have the same intents than yours so I think it's related to other part of the project.
- Is it because my drawables are simple app name (eg. photo, camera, etc) and not the "activites_MainActivity" drawable name ?!
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I have same naming like chrome, twitter etc. I'll email you my project.
Launcher Pro requires naming according to the activity name, fragmented!!!!!!!! Maybe you should not support it lol
For example, "com.android.browser.BrowserActivity" would turn into "com_android_browser_browseractivity".
My Project - Launcher Compatibility - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApqBwPF_7ojudGZsal9BS09pcGpGemRUSjhIdFhZbnc

well if it has to be named like this (activities name plus underscores) in LP, my icons pack surely will not support it lol too many times spent, don't want to turn it compatible with an out dated launcher (imo)..
100% working with holo and adw will be fine for me
waiting for your project for mine to be finally fully working with Nova/Apex/Go/ADW/Holo and that's all
EDIT : Icon picker for ADW does exist bro I had hard time finding it lol but if you double press any homescreen icons a prompt appears alowing you to edit icon individually.

I need help on my theme compatibility

I have made theme which works awesomely on Nova and ADW launcher, But apex launcher doesn't pick my themes and Go launcher even doesn't try to show my theme.
Here it is my manifest.xml, any idea what i'm missing?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.ark.aeroglasstheme"
android:versionCode="1"
android:versionName="1.0">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="14" />
<application android:icon="@drawable/icon" android:label="@string/theme_title">
<activity android:name="com.ark.aeroglasstheme.MainActivity" android:label="@string/theme_title">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="com.anddoes.launcher.THEME" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="com.gau.go.launcherex.theme" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.INFO" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="com.anddoes.launcher.THEME" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="com.fede.launcher.THEME_ICONPACK" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN"/>
<action android:name="org.adw.launcher.THEMES"/>
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
</intent-filter>
</activity>
</application>
</manifest>

Finding and using intent from manifest.xml

I am trying to understand intents better and have spent several hours trying to figure them out. I have been able to get several to work, but I am stuck on trying to activate the screensaver from the stock Clock app. Long pressing the app shows a "start screensaver" shortcut, but I can't seem to activate it by intent. Nova Launcher shortcuts don't list it. The manifest.xml file for the clock app has these two sections (excerpts below) that I assume should have the answer, but I can't seem to make any of these intents work.
<service
android:name=".Screensaver"
android:label="@string/app_label"
androidermission="android.permission.BIND_DREAM_SERVICE">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.service.dreams.DreamService" />
<action android:name="android.app.action.NEXT_ALARM_CLOCK_CHANGED" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data
android:name="android.service.dream"
android:resource="@xml/screensaver_info" />
</service>
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<receiver
android:name="com.android.alarmclock.DigitalAppWidgetProvider"
android:label="@string/digital_gadget">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.appwidget.action.APPWIDGET_UPDATE" />
<action android:name="android.app.action.NEXT_ALARM_CLOCK_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.DATE_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.LOCALE_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.TIME_SET" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.TIMEZONE_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="com.android.deskclock.ALARM_CHANGED" />
<action android:name="com.android.deskclock.ON_DAY_CHANGE" />
<action android:name="com.android.deskclock.WORLD_CITIES_CHANGED" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data
android:name="android.appwidget.provider"
android:resource="@xml/digital_appwidget" />
</receiver>
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Is it possible to launch the screensaver by send intent on Tasker based on the information above? If so, could someone point me in the right direction?
The entire manifest.xml is online, but I don't have enough posts to share the link.

I don't think the clock app launches the screensaver. I think that's done via the screensaver (daydream). I think the intent in the clock app is to bind the clock screensaver to the daydream app. You may realize, the screen saver only functions when idle and charging or docked. The screen has to time out by itself, not by a power button press.
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