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GDE version 0.3.0.1 is in the market:
Whats in it?
Transitions ( cube, stretch, fade, normal )
Customizable toolbar button actions ( call, add, sms, browse, settings )
Customizable Application folders menu
Homescreen settings ( 1-7 homescreens )
Ghost drop ( shows you the drop location when hovering over an item )
Auto scroll ( Hold the left or right side of the screen while scrolling and it will continue to scroll through the screens )
Fast forward / Fast backwards ( swipe hard left or right to go to the first or last screen )
Endless loop for transitions ( In cube, stretch and fade transition. You can go from the last screen to the first and vice versa )
Normal icon view in tray, as well as list view with alphabetical grab handle (much like contacts scroll)
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Features on the to-do list:
Advanced Search ( search the web, media on the phone etc etc )
More toolbar actions ( might even get an advanced setting where you can setup your own intent )
Advanced settings for the left toolbar button while dragging ( drag an item and drop it on the left button will show a context menu with options like uninstall etc )
Landscape mode.
And much more things....
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How to:
How to drop an item in/on the menu
Create a folder in the "Applications"-menu. Now drag an application item over the up-arrow on the toolbar.
The menu will show up and you will see your folder. You can now drop the item in the folder.
You can also drag an entire folder this way and drop the complete folder in the menu.
You can also drag the folder or the application back to desktop.
How to get back when in a menu
You can either press the back button if you are in a submenu or use the upper left back icon
How to switch from grid to listview and vice versa in application menus
You can press the upper right icon ( still only shows a listview icon, but it will change )
I have problems opening... How do I open GDE?
Normally Android should bring up a dialog to choose which Homescreen you want to use.
If this is not the case you can make it ask you manually again. I will write down the steps you will need to make:
Go to Android settings
Go to Applications
Click on Manage Applications
You will now get a list with all your installed applications.
Because Android is set to use a default homescreen ( most likely the google one ) you will have to clear the default settings. ( Like I said earlier normally Android brings up a dialog, but if you ever want to remove the defaults for an application like a homescreen, dialer etc you can do it here )
Scroll to the set homescreen. In case you are using the stock homescreen this will be "Home"
You will now see all the application settings.
Scroll to "Launch by default" en click the button "Clear defaults" ( this will not erase any settings, but just forces Android to show the dialog to choose between homescreens )
Now press the home button and you will see the dialog. You can either just click GDE to use it but every time you press the home button it will ask you again to choose between homescreens. You can also set the checkbox to make it always use a specific homescreen. In case you want to change you can use the same steps mentioned above.
It could be that the actual screens slightly differ from this on android 2.0.
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Questions / bugs / feature requests:
Dont be afraid to contact me... or leave a post in this thread
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Change log
0.1.1:
Added "Contacts" to the toolbar actions
Added drag colors. Red for trash, green for drop on folders/menu(items) and orange for hold ( toolbar up arrow ) for action
Fixed an issue where the "All applications"-menu wasn't loaded when there was an application without a name.
0.1.2
Fixed some minor issues
Both the fade and stretch transition now support endless scrolling
Button settings now include a setting to select the open action for the hard menu-button
Switching between Gridview / Listview is now saved, so the next time GDE will start it will use the same view type.
0.1.3
Fixed some bugs
widgets were invisible when they werent able to load.
drop on toolbar/menu handle was allowed and it would result in hidden apps.
Made some changes to the current desktop screen calculations which were of because of the endless scrolling
Added settings ( in desktop menu ) to enable/disable fast fling action on desktop.
0.1.4
Added Google Search widget and enabled Google Search from the menu
Fixed some issues ( call action now takes you to the dialer instead of the call log )
0.1.5
Fixed widget adding issue.
0.1.6
Added custom GDE widgets framework implementation
Added Application Dock widget
0.1.7
Added Theming option
Ability to use Shortcut installers like bettercut
Added Landscape ( for now not sensor based )
Fixed issues
0.1.7.3
Fixed saving of Transition setting
0.1.7.4
Added wallpapers to the themes
Added extra drawables to the themes ( including menu colors )
Changed the cube transition drawing
Lowered memory footprint
Changed rotation handling
Added support for Android 2.0
0.1.7.5
Fixed slow closing of folders on homescreen
0.1.7.6
Fixed wrong rendering of desktop background when using the normal transition and opening up the menu
Speeded up the rendering of the normal transition.
Some minor bug fixes.
0.1.8.2
Fixed some issues
Changed drawing routines for less memory usage
Overall changes for less memory and more performance
Optimized cube rendering speed / shaded cube sides
0.1.9.0
Conversations widget added
0.1.9.4
Added GDE start application for people that are having problems ( or don't know how to start a home application or set it as default ).
0.1.9.6
Removed GDE icon from the "installed applications" list.
Application dock now orders alphabetically until i find a better solution.
0.1.9.9
Fixed the updating of the conversation widget.
Fixed some small issues.
0.2.0.1
Scrolling list speed
Default transition speed
0.2.0.3
Fixed landscape view for application dock
Changes to uses less memory on higher resolution devices.
0.2.0.4
Fixed application dock stuttering
0.2.0.5
Added automatic logcollector which allows to e-mail the crash report so we can more easily track any problems.
0.2.0.6
Started adding basic animations ( more will come )
Minor bug fixing from log reports received.
0.3.0.1
A lot of optimalisations.
New transition (Normal cubed).
Selectable menu animations. Full rotation for all transitions.
All transitions available on live wallpapers.
0.4.0.1
New Theme framework ( Themers please send me a pm so I can send you all the new files and give some short instructions on the changes ).
New toolbar for version-2 themes with the ability to dock items
Iconpack support
Ability to edit / sort / uninstall items by longpressing and holding 2 seconds
Screen previews by pressing home on the default screen or by long pressing the add-button on a new toolbar ( version-2 themed )
Ability to change the transition speed ( both the normal and fast fling speed )
Ability to disable screen looping
Appearance directly accessible from the desktop instead of only wallpapers
Fixes and changes
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Theming:
First install all the needed tools. A how-to can be found attached.
Download and extract GDETheme.zip ( this file contains a basic theme template )
Read the how-to change the theme template.
Distribute your theme on the market or whatever you like!
NOTE!!!! The files attached below are for version-1 themes for version-2 themes please contact me, so that i can send the needed files and give some personal information about the changes.
To-do list:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tbwnNguHUEKX_2qDIs0eFaQ&output=html
Some old videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JR-NwzKMS0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3k6JRvTyGM
Special thanks to:
Overground for his extensive testing/troubleshooting
Very nice... I like the look of the buttons on the launcher too, whats the one on the right hand side for? Obviously the left one looks like it's to launch the dialer... Very nice work man, looking forward to it
I think the right one is for Settings.
You are both right... and wrong.
They are meant to be customizable Kinda like WinMo... you can set an action for the left and the right button.
Too bad the cube transition isnt as fluent on this movie....
When this is released I'm assuming it will be a standalone home replacement, but will you have anyplans to release a replacement for the standard launcher? I hate using home replacements because it invariably seems that I end up with 2 launchers in memory, which is why I prefer the replacement version of the Advanced laucher currently. But man was that eye candy sweet.
Its a complete new launcher, using a different datamodel etc ( only some really basic code is used from the original launcher ), so it cant replace the original launcher.
It will be a paid release on the market ( maybe ill make a lite release for free, but i dont know in what form yet ) so that it will be easier to update and I can make sure I can keep supporting it ( It has taken me hundreds of hours already to get to this stage and I want to make sure it keeps getting better ).
Ive also spend a lot of time to make sure it uses as little memory as possible using various caching models.
so when do you think it will be released
It kinda depends on the free time I have... Im now at 70%~75% of what I want done now, but ideas keep evolving and I dont want to release too soon.
Most stuff ive done now is setup a good framework, which makes it very extendible and customizable.
Last thing ive done is create a transition framework so you can choose what sliding transition you want. The cube transition is one of the included transitions, but also the normal one and ive created stretch/squeeze kind transition.
Besides that the app drawer will completely change... better yet... The app drawer will just be one part of the actual drawer/menu.
do you think you can make the launcher like the t-mobile pulse where when you press the menu button you can zoom out and look at all your screens and then select one?
That idea is one i have on my todo lists... but it will not be the menu button but a up/down gesture.
looks great man!
Keep up the good work.
that's sick, i can't wait to try it out!
let me know if you need any beta testers! looks sick!
Looking really good, buddy. Nice work on getting the wallpaper issue worked out.
Looks awesome! I will DEFINITELY buy this one!
Love your work as always. Great job on this. The video does make my inner graphic designer giddy. How are the theme-ing prospect on your app? Is there framework for customizable images? Or is that even on the horizon? I'd love to use it but of course as with my themes, I'd be itching to customize it to match.
Can't wait to try it out. If you need extra beta testers or graphics help, I'm always glad to help out.
id be another guinea pig for this if it comes in an apk or something not extremely technical to install.
on the cube, would it be possible to roll it vertically? 4 screens is cool, i can live with that...but my dxtop ghost black theme has up/dwn/L+R, without that it feels too i-phoney for my taste
Thanks for all the nice comments...
At the moment I already have one beta-tester and for now ( as its still in early development user-wise ) thats enough, because there isnt much too really test yet.
@Prash:
Im still working out the theming aspect. I want it to be as customizable as can be, but also want it to be super easy to theme. Im thinking about an xml-based skin.. I have never looked into the other launchers theming, but if you have any suggestions / ideas just shoot me a pm.
Awesome! Looks like Beryl in Linux
Looks really really nice! Good work!
After a lot of work and testing Lacuna 3.0 by myself and Trekfan is reborn as Lacuna 42.
You can view a video review of the theme by actionboy here
This theme is released as is, there will be no significant updates to it following this release.
I will however offer a service whereby if you are willing to make a donation I will help tailor the theme to suit you, changing layout, adding additional weather detail, adding additional pages etc.
I have given up a lot of time to produce this theme following its original concept by trekfan who has gone the way of the little green robot so if you like my work and cannot donate at least please say thankyou so I know my work is appreciated and I will continue to come up with new ideas for as long as there is a need.
This Throttle Launcher theme requires version 1.2.1 to be installed and supports full screen 480x800 wallpaper in jpg format.
The homepage from top to bottom features :
a hideable interactive taskbar.
to activate/hide press on the battery icon.
you can toggle the bluetooth wifi and sound profile from the taskbar by just pressing them.
two sizes of clock accessible from the throttle config window.
next appointment accessible by pressing on the clock itself.
the blue icon to the right of the clock is programable
you can assign any quick launch app to through throttle config
notifications for new texts missed calls and emails
current weather condition icon complete with temp and location
app launcher page activated by pressing the icon in the bottom right when on the homepage
The friends page starts with your favourite contacts followed by and add and remove option followed by a full list of all remaining contacts.
The text page shows the last 20 messages recieved with the newest at the top.
The messages page shows similar for a specified email account.
CHANGELOG :
03 June 2011 :
Due to Google screwing with their weather api I have had to modify the theme to use the current condition text instead of the originally numbered icons from the registry. There are several new conditions for which I do not have icons so I have for now recycled existing ones. When a fuller set is made available I will update again.
Please download and enjoy.
The below screenshots will show you in detail what can be changed in the theme via throttle config.
Screen 08 & 09 show the default programs catagorised under Objects.
The majority of settings don't really need any explanation
the clock size is either normal or large
If you change the default sms app from tmail please untick sms default
do not change sms param as this is required by ther program
only one mail account is used in the theme so ensure only one is selected
Screen 10 Weather
Here you can specify the location
units in centigrade or fahrenheit
autoupdate if required should be ticked
if autoupdate is required please provide a period in minutes for the update to be performed
Screen 11 Background / Text
The select path option is used to specify wallpaper.
There is an initial choice of two dark and one light background in the default folder where the theme is installed.
The Background colour is used to specify either lgiht or dark by selecting
0 for dark or
255 for light
The font colour should then be set to the opposite.
under no circunstances should you change anything in the section Here Be Monsters as it will cause the theme to break.
This post is reserved for additional tips tricks patches and updates.
Did u watch on my wallpaper i posted you? I think this is TL problem, but in other devices it is not problem, si idk. I just have to use the one color wallpaper.
Anyway, i love Lacuna
I thought I had replied to you on the development thread, it is the same for me and I cannot understand why when other more complex wallpapers I have used since all work fine. It is something odd with the blending between the black and blue?
And thankyou for your kind comments
I tried blend between the red -black, but there are stripes too, anyway, i found nice wallpaper and it made lacuna more awesome for me So stripes aren't problems for me anymore . (I finally see the top bar transparent )
But, if I wanna let this theme on mobile, it should be more "settings friendly". What I mean? I mean, if I want connect to net via wifi, and in my location isn't only one wifi signal, i have to go to menu, scroll down to windows/samsung setings and there i can connect wifi where I want. So, what about do it like this: If u touch wifi on/off in top bar, it will be on/off wifi, but if u hold that icon for a while, it will launch wifi settings . Do I want a much? I know, it have to be usable on every phone, but owners can redirect it to their own locations (i mean the scripts)
I know I am annoying
Your not, your request is valid but there is no long press in TL see here.
I could change things so it will either toggle or open an action but that would require a major rewrite
Hello,
Have anyway to put an youtube video about this theme?
Thanks.
I dont have a way of recording it myself no but if there is anyone that can please PM me and I will send you my email address so you can send me the video to upload.
nice theme
love the theme, so sick.. but when you go to send a text and have to deploy the keyboard, TL always has to reset! major flaw cause some of the TL themes are so cool, just NO stability
Sorry to hear that, I wouldnt be using TL if it did that myself.
Are you using the latest version 1.2.1 from within the TL forums?
Also are you using the theme as a today plugin?
If you are try disabling it and running as standalone.
Of course, it could just be an issue with the rom you have been using if all the above is correct.
yes 1.2.1... and if i use it as a today plugin, it has to restart, and if i use it as a standalone, the "unnexpected error please try running again" pops up
hmmm? hardware acceleration disabled?
no, it just doesnt want to go in landscape mode, i have a TP2...
This is a portrait only theme and if hardware acceleration is enabled, try disabling. It isnt needed for this theme anyway
no i know its a portrait only theme, just when i go to slide my phone keyboard out to text, it puts my text program into landscape cause it has to, then i send and close the keyboard then exit out of the text program to find its restarting.. i even tried messing with the regedit to make my phone never go into landscape mode, but its a pain and no fun and eventually fails
I used to have a wizard and a kaiser and this didnt happen on either device when the keyboard was deployed. This is either a rom or phone specific issue. Afraid I can't help with that sorry.
yeah no its all good... there needs to be a way where there really isnt a landscape mode it just projects on the landscape screen the same way it would on the portrait way, it would look CRAPPY but still be able for you to do it...
and like this theme and the wp7 v2 fireslave, its cool cause of the seperate messaging hubs, i like that ALOT! and CHT doesnt really have that, and im trying to get someone to make that.. i cant code anything or do all that jazz
That is actually a good idea, creating the default landscape pages using the same code as it would stop it from crapping up when people use autorotate.
looks like there may well be a v2 coming soon
alecoddlyiv said:
That is actually a good idea, creating the default landscape pages using the same code as it would stop it from crapping up when people use autorotate.
looks like there may well be a v2
coming soon
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hi, can you explain how to install this theme, becouse I have installed the program but i don't know where i have to put the files thanks
Hi,
on my Xperia S there was no stock quickpanelz so I used the 'Notification Toggle' app to help out and I was quite happy with it because there were many options to modify the setup.
I miss that option a lot on the stock quickpanel here, specially the option to change the order of the quickpanel, so that I can have the ones I use most right at the beginning. Is there a way to do that?
Or is there a way to turn off the quickpanel to replace it with that other app one?
take55 said:
Hi,
on my Xperia S there was no stock quickpanelz so I used the 'Notification Toggle' app to help out and I was quite happy with it because there were many options to modify the setup.
I miss that option a lot on the stock quickpanel here, specially the option to change the order of the quickpanel, so that I can have the ones I use most right at the beginning. Is there a way to do that?
Or is there a way to turn off the quickpanel to replace it with that other app one?
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follow my T/TX signature link to find a nice 14 notification panel mod that an be used.
*wishing there was a Cross-Xperia help forum*
Hey all, :cyclops:
I've rooted and modded my Xperia Z1 to infinity, and right now there's only one thing I wish I could do. I'm trying to perfect the device, but what's holding me back is being unable to add custom Quick Toggles.
I know it's possible, since the Xperia Xposed module creates new ones such as the flashlight too. Now I wish I could open any app I like with a separate toggle - I'm sure more would love this idea.
Is there any app, Xposed or not, that allows for custom quick toggles yet? I'm asking specifically for Xperia's quick toggles, since they're different from stock Android's quick toggles (I presume, as mods for stock didn't affect my Z1's toggles). Just an app to get a quick toggle opening one of the installed apps would do the job just fine already. This, in combination with Tasker, would make perfect customisable quick toggles :fingers-crossed:
Have fun ive been looking cant find any
Hello!
So I got a Note9 about two weeks ago, and when I found out that there is a new Good Lock app that lets me change my navbar, I instantly went and downloaded it. The thing is, I'm not really satisfied with the stock icons that it gives. There is an option for choosing icons from the gallery, but my problem is that when I search on Google I can't find any good quality navigation icons. So my question is: do any of you know sites that have a variety of icons (including navbar icons) for Android and offer them in good quality for free? (In good quality I mean about 300x300 is fine)
Thanks for further help!
These are not even close to 300x300. All you need is 48x48 or around that size. Some don't have multi-window. Use recents style for it.
Thanks