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Noob questions around customization and apps

So I am a Newbie in regards to customizing Anroid - but not regarding Terminal usage, rooting, hacking iphone and WinMo - but i need some easy answers as it seems that answers to my questions are buried too deep; so here goes:
1. Does anyone have any detail or tutorials on alternate launchers? Specifically, what can I do other then change the number of screens? Can I change color schemes (away from Touchwiz)? If so, do these color changes flow into the Touchwiz apps like eMail and Calendar?
2. Email and Calendar seem so customized compared to other Android versions. Touchwiz has some neat features, but Moto has nicer email and calendar. Can the email and calendar apps be replaced? I don't mean adding a widget, I mean different version of the app? One example - I can't click to dial a phone number in the Captivate calendar (either in location, subject or body). Exchange email sync, does sync subfolders, but not option to move emails to other folders. Do I have to wait for new ROMs?
3. Rooting - if I root, what can i do? i know I can change the sideload setting, but what else? Any good links in regards to what root will let me do?
4. How do you delete panels? I see reference to this, i assume this is a benefit to rooting.
5. Custom ROM - when we get this option, how do you back up your old ROM? If you need to return the phone, or reflash to factory, there must be a way, right?
If anyone has links, I like to read as much detail as I can get.
Thanks for any help.

LauncherPro is definitely worth checking out. Lots of customization with home screens and launcher icons and even the app drawer.

alphadog00 said:
So I am a Newbie in regards to customizing Anroid - but not regarding Terminal usage, rooting, hacking iphone and WinMo - but i need some easy answers as it seems that answers to my questions are buried too deep; so here goes:
1. Does anyone have any detail or tutorials on alternate launchers? Specifically, what can I do other then change the number of screens? Can I change color schemes (away from Touchwiz)? If so, do these color changes flow into the Touchwiz apps like eMail and Calendar?
2. Email and Calendar seem so customized compared to other Android versions. Touchwiz has some neat features, but Moto has nicer email and calendar. Can the email and calendar apps be replaced? I don't mean adding a widget, I mean different version of the app? One example - I can't click to dial a phone number in the Captivate calendar (either in location, subject or body). Exchange email sync, does sync subfolders, but not option to move emails to other folders. Do I have to wait for new ROMs?
3. Rooting - if I root, what can i do? i know I can change the sideload setting, but what else? Any good links in regards to what root will let me do?
4. How do you delete panels? I see reference to this, i assume this is a benefit to rooting.
5. Custom ROM - when we get this option, how do you back up your old ROM? If you need to return the phone, or reflash to factory, there must be a way, right?
If anyone has links, I like to read as much detail as I can get.
Thanks for any help.
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1. Download as many free launchers you can find (HelixLauncher, LauncherPro, ADW Launcher, etc)
2. I think you have to wait for new ROMs.
3. Root gives you access to certain applications not available and certain permissions...I'm kinda new at this so I'm probably wrong.
4.Press the left most icon, then press EDIT.
5. I think there is a way to save your ROM states

@li1on - thanks for the replies - especially number 4! something really simple i missed. I guess i have NOT played with every menu yet.

guess this thread is done

Viewing Angles of Different Launchers
Hello my friend I just wanted to clear you up on the launcher area.
My personal favorite launcher is GO Launcher, Zeam and another one called Nemus.. I Really Really LOVE Nemus (search it through the Market) only bad thing is whenever I was.. lets say on Facebook or Google+ and I hit the home button the launcher would take a couple of seconds to re-establish the home image with your short-cuts and folders, for me it just semmed like it was slow and glitching a some points. Although nemus launcher is fairly a new launcher to hit the market the current released version (0.9.7 updated on july 6,2011 Size: 0.90MB) I see great things coming from this developer! This launcher gives you great organization funtions but until the developer fixes his bugs in his software, I am going to stick with GO Launcher, do to Ease and how fast it is and it supports themes and custom widgets. Btw quick tip* Zeam Launcher is the fastest launcher out there. Original source [via Lifehacker]
Below are different description viewing angles of launchers for android. Most of the info is repeated but greatly do i admire the opinions of others feedback.
http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2...n-launcherpro-adw-zeam-go-launcher-quickdesk/
http://android.appstorm.net/how-to/customization/six-best-android-home-screen-launchers/
http://lifehacker.com/5627286/battl...launchers-adw-vs-launcherpro-vs-helixlauncher

LauncherPro & FolderOrganizer..Best Apps Ever

I have had an android phone for about a month and continue to find new ways of doing things...
Not sure if you were aware of this...
If you have LauncherPro, there is a shortcut menu option called "Activities" that will display and let you create a shortcut icon from items inside programs and SETTINGS.
That means, you can create an icon for MobileAP, Wifi selection,VPN, etc.
Using this one step further, you could add these shortcuts into FolderOrganizerLabels and display a label(folder) on your home screen(s).
I am stoked now because I can get to so many settings individually without having to do the extra 5 steps to get there.
I am super stoked as well because I created a folder specifically for BTEP ssh client shortcuts to access my firewalls, servers and switches.
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I know the last few builds of Launcherpro have been bogged down due to new widgets (twitter). But I don't think i can get any happier.... well unless samsung fixes my gps!

Krad said:
I have had an android phone for about a month and continue to find new ways of doing things...
Not sure if you were aware of this...
If you have LauncherPro, there is a shortcut menu option called "Activities" that will display and let you create a shortcut icon from items inside programs and SETTINGS.
That means, you can create an icon for MobileAP, Wifi selection,VPN, etc.
Using this one step further, you could add these shortcuts into FolderOrganizerLabels and display a label(folder) on your home screen(s).
I am stoked now because I can get to so many settings individually without having to do the extra 5 steps to get there.
I am super stoked as well because I created a folder specifically for BTEP ssh client shortcuts to access my firewalls, servers and switches.
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I know the last few builds of Launcherpro have been bogged down due to new widgets (twitter). But I don't think i can get any happier.... well unless samsung fixes my gps!
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Yeah, the activities shortcuts are nice... I was able to create one to the GPS Service menu as well,so I can jump right in and do a GPS Test and/or clear out the GPS data very easily. I have found that whenever my GPS hangs, clearing out the data does seem to help and this makes it super-easy (no need to dial the number!)
Also, like you, I used this feature to create a shortcut to "MobileAP" ... very nice!

jsmith8858 said:
Also, like you, I used this feature to create a shortcut to "MobileAP" ... very nice!
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How did you do that? Never mind. I figured it out. I needed a little patience for the screen to arrive.

I too love LauncherPro Plus. I use Smart Shortcuts to put apps in folders on the desktop. You can apply any icon you want. It also handles folders for bookmarks and contacts. I'll check out FolderOrganizer as well.
Thanks!

I believe ADW Launcher has the same feature. You just need to choose "Custom Shortcut" instead of "Shortcut" and it will allow you to choose your activity. Haven't played with it much, but was curious about what it did so tried to create my own shortcut. Worth some more investigation, certainly.

jsmith8858 said:
I was able to create one to the GPS Service menu as well,so I can jump right in and do a GPS Test and/or clear out the GPS data very easily.
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Not wanting to cry wolf, but can you describe how you did this? I looked at the scripts menu, but it seems to want a script that has already been written.

thanks so much for posting this. i was trying to figure out how to create a link to my call log on the home screen, now there is one with launcherpro.

mrschwarz said:
Not wanting to cry wolf, but can you describe how you did this? I looked at the scripts menu, but it seems to want a script that has already been written.
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Hi -- no script is needed, you just add an activity shortcut.

i am dropping folderorganizer.. it is getting way to slow. Trying smart shortcuts now.

[Q] Social Hub app

I have the apk (UnifiedInbox.apk) from the i9000 dump, but everytime I try to install, it doesnt. I even tried putting in /system/app to get it to work on a reboot, and still nada. I'd like to use this to have all my accounts in one place, and it seems to look decent from what I've seen. I've heard of other Galaxy S (Captivate, for example) not allowing it to install either

I'd love this!!
I'd also love to have this. I used it when I had my captivate running an i9000 rom, but I was hoping someone could tell me what files i need to make this run on any other phone. I was able to install the social hub e mail program which is what I really want. When i launch it, it comes up but then says no seven service available. What does that mean. I know it can work but I just don't know what's needed to make it work. Someone please help! Maybe I'm just missing the Actual social hub app. The envelope with the 2 symbols on it, because I don't have that and don't know the name of it.

Is this it? http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=IiSp...AQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNE-iO2qeo4sWLeai15BXCc326-22A

Launcher Pro Plus has a widget that combines Facebook/Twitter, which im sure at some point will be expanded to the other networks. Just in case this doesn't work out for you.

mackeydesigns said:
Launcher Pro Plus has a widget that combines Facebook/Twitter, which im sure at some point will be expanded to the other networks. Just in case this doesn't work out for you.
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Oh I know, I don't want a widget though. I already use the Feeds and Updates widget for that functionality. I'm more interested in an app, no widget, that would combine all email accounts, social networking, etc, like Social Hub does.

kvaughan said:
Is this it? http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=IiSp...AQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNE-iO2qeo4sWLeai15BXCc326-22A
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The one i'm talking about is on the Samsung Galaxy S (Non US versions) that seem to have this. I'm not sure what this is, but I will check it either way, so thanks for the link!
EDIT: So I checked that apk, all it does is aggregate social networks (FB, Twitter, MS, and Flickr) in an app. Looking for that, but also multiple inboxes for different email accounts, not just social networking. Thanks again though!

UCCW and Notif help

I understand the basics of UCCW and how to create hotspots and such, but I need help with this idea. I'm trying to see if it's possible to access the notes I take by voice using Notif Pro and display them on screen using UCCW, either by actually showing the note or at best showing me how many notes I have in that specific voice folder. Any help would be appreciated, especially clear and understandable instructions

I guess this is not possible or noone knows how to do it?

S8 google search widget [Zooper]

I didn't like the offerings for the s8 widget available on the play store. So I pieced this together. It isn't 100% true to the original, but the mic icon works. And the g icon pulls up the Google app. I would like to actually type the search in the search box and then it go to the Google app, but not sure how to do that. I'm welcome to all criticism and suggestions.
This is my first foray into Zooper widgets so please bare with me as I think I may have not uploaded this correctly. With that said, if someone would like to make this into an apk for easier installation, please do, and send it to me so I can upload it, credit will be given. It did all this from my phone and don't have access to a PC.
PS: I'm only uploading the template

Here is the Zooper folder with the resources if it's needed for anyone who would like to mess with it