Hey guys.
Just a quick question. I saw the S10+ at the store today and saw that it had big icons, which I found to really like.
However, my icons on my Note 8 remain small and I would really want to get those big icons.
Am I missing something? Or is there a way to port the S10s launcher to the Note 8?
Thanks
theaudren said:
Hey guys.
Just a quick question. I saw the S10+ at the store today and saw that it had big icons, which I found to really like.
However, my icons on my Note 8 remain small and I would really want to get those big icons.
Am I missing something? Or is there a way to port the S10s launcher to the Note 8?
Thanks
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I'm fairly certain it's a Samsung design choice. I think the difference is intentional from their end. What you can do, however, is install a third party launcher, such as Nova Launcher. With that you can change the size of the icons and the grid layout. You can even apply third party icon packs, which I like to do every so often to make things look a little different and "fresh".
Personally, I am not a fan of the massive icons in the SGS10's UI. I think that the Note 8's icons are the perfect size.
Their is a simple way for big icons
theaudren said:
Hey guys.
Just a quick question. I saw the S10+ at the store today and saw that it had big icons, which I found to really like.
However, my icons on my Note 8 remain small and I would really want to get those big icons.
Am I missing something? Or is there a way to port the S10s launcher to the Note 8?
Thanks
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I have a solution for u buddy
Just go to home settings change homescreen grid to 4x5 and appdrawer grid too
U will get so big icons and just keep 4 icons in dock
And to justify the look increase the display size fron settings u will enjoy the one handed look of one ui
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Hi all, I was looking at a review of the HD2, and I like how at the bottom the icons are 2x2 not 1x1. Do you see what I mean? android is so customisable, this must be possible, right?
crowstar said:
Hi all, I was looking at a review of the HD2, and I like how at the bottom the icons are 2x2 not 1x1. Do you see what I mean? android is so customisable, this must be possible, right?
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It should be, I would ask @anderwebs how he made it so you can change the size of widgets. It should be similar to make the icon sizes customizable, not sure though.
I have been working to make my icons on launcherpro bigger but i cant seem to know how to do it. I want to have them big like these ones:
http://img138.imageshack.us/i/46789249.png/
How do i make them big like that on the dock bar? Thanks
ibahungrig said:
I have been working to make my icons on launcherpro bigger but i cant seem to know how to do it. I want to have them big like these ones:
http://img138.imageshack.us/i/46789249.png/
How do i make them big like that on the dock bar? Thanks
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i believe that is the MIUI ROM.
Oh, that sucks. Can't have it on my Samsung Galaxy S
Hey all,
Recently saw the thread about peoples home screens and saw some really nice ones.
I have a question though about launcher pro and I can't find any tutorials or solutions for it online.
In short when using launcher pro it gives you a default of 5 shortcuts on the dock for each screen (maximum of 7 screens I think)
I've seen some setups where people have replaced the shortcut image with a word (ie messages, phone, internet)
I want to do this but everytime I try to change the image for a word it shrinks it down to a set size to fit in with the 4 other shortcuts on the dock, I'd like to do it so the word takes up the space of two shortcuts.
Basically I want it to look like the dock at the bottom of this one:
img40.imageshack.us/img40/3710/snap20100911025522.png
(sorry couldn't make it a link and post)
Or at least similar, does anyone know how to do this? I'm using Launcher pro, would I need Launcher pro plus?
Thanks!
Cod Ball said:
Hey all,
Recently saw the thread about peoples home screens and saw some really nice ones.
I have a question though about launcher pro and I can't find any tutorials or solutions for it online.
In short when using launcher pro it gives you a default of 5 shortcuts on the dock for each screen (maximum of 7 screens I think)
I've seen some setups where people have replaced the shortcut image with a word (ie messages, phone, internet)
I want to do this but everytime I try to change the image for a word it shrinks it down to a set size to fit in with the 4 other shortcuts on the dock, I'd like to do it so the word takes up the space of two shortcuts.
Basically I want it to look like the dock at the bottom of this one:
img40.imageshack.us/img40/3710/snap20100911025522.png
(sorry couldn't make it a link and post)
Or at least similar, does anyone know how to do this? I'm using Launcher pro, would I need Launcher pro plus?
Thanks!
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You don't need launcherpro plus but what you do need is that exact launch bar or you need to make one yourself. The way that look was achieved is that there are no actual visible icons on that bar, instead they made a .png of a bar with the text where they wanted the icons to be and then used transparent icons to actually place the shortcuts. I believe SonnySekhon has a bunch of docks like that in his theme thread and you can pick and choose one. If you can't find a transparent icon, I'll post one later but I'm getting ready to leave in a few minutes so I can't do it now.
Cod Ball said:
Hey all,
Recently saw the thread about peoples home screens and saw some really nice ones.
I have a question though about launcher pro and I can't find any tutorials or solutions for it online.
In short when using launcher pro it gives you a default of 5 shortcuts on the dock for each screen (maximum of 7 screens I think)
I've seen some setups where people have replaced the shortcut image with a word (ie messages, phone, internet)
I want to do this but everytime I try to change the image for a word it shrinks it down to a set size to fit in with the 4 other shortcuts on the dock, I'd like to do it so the word takes up the space of two shortcuts.
Basically I want it to look like the dock at the bottom of this one:
img40.imageshack.us/img40/3710/snap20100911025522.png
(sorry couldn't make it a link and post)
Or at least similar, does anyone know how to do this? I'm using Launcher pro, would I need Launcher pro plus?
Thanks!
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Here is a little something special from me, i think it will help you in re-creating that home screen, its an invisible icon. Just run your mouse over it to see exactly where the pic is. Its hard to see cause its invisible . Plus a drawer icon incase you want it.
I really like it, nice look.
ruben8448 said:
Here is a little something special from me, i think it will help you in re-creating that home screen. I really like it, nice look.
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ooo Thats a nice app drawer icon. I like it a lot!
I searched around some more cause i really liked that theme and i found this. Should help you out, the only thing you need now is the transparent icons
http://motorola.getblogs.info/2011/01/13/a-few-launcherpro-docks-to-brighten-your-day/
ruben8448 said:
I searched around some more cause i really liked that theme and i found this. Should help you out, the only thing you need now is the transparent icons
http://motorola.getblogs.info/2011/01/13/a-few-launcherpro-docks-to-brighten-your-day/
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Here is the transparent icon I promised.
Edit, so...its there I promise its just transparent. Right click around the far left until you see "Save image as" and do that lol
kenvan19 said:
Here is the transparent icon I promised.
Edit, so...its there I promise its just transparent. Right click around the far left until you see "Save image as" and do that lol
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Haha i found it too and edited my first post to put it in there. I like this look, i'm gonna try it on adw launcher where i can increase the size of the dock. I think it might go well
I want a dock that matches the honeybread theme, I can't find one though
SubyWill said:
I want a dock that matches the honeybread theme, I can't find one though
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What is honeybread?
+1 for dock icons that would match the honeybread theme.
kenvan19 said:
What is honeybread?
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its a theme for cm7
kid1da said:
its a theme for cm7
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Nice. Love literal answers. Ill be more specific: what does it look like? Where is it from? Is it an adw theme or a real theme? Etc...
Sent from my SubCyan CM7 Google Nexus S!
kenvan19 said:
Nice. Love literal answers. Ill be more specific: what does it look like? Where is it from? Is it an adw theme or a real theme? Etc...
Sent from my SubCyan CM7 Google Nexus S!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943423
SubyWill said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943423
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Thanks. Hmm looks nice but no battery percents is a no go for me.
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kid1da said:
its a theme for cm7
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Is this the one your talking about?
http://compixels.com/5120/honeybrea...anogen-7-cm7-theme-for-hdpi-phones/honeybread
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ruben8448 said:
Is this the one your talking about?
http://compixels.com/5120/honeybrea...anogen-7-cm7-theme-for-hdpi-phones/honeybread
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Ya that one, sorry for the lack of detail for anyone I didn't have the link on my phone.
Could anyone tell me how to get the stock LP dock icons? Zeam is my new toy but I miss the LP icons.
irishrally said:
Could anyone tell me how to get the stock LP dock icons? Zeam is my new toy but I miss the LP icons.
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Have you tried launcherpro.droidicons.com?
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kenvan19 said:
Have you tried launcherpro.droidicons.com?
Sent from my Onyx CM7 Google Nexus S!
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Yeah I found the browser icon there but couldn't find the phone icon.
I've been a LauncherPro user for many years now, and as such I've stuck with it on my Note. However, due to the "laggy" app-drawer opening animation, I've had to disable that completely (so that the drawer opens immediately).
I believe that pretty much ALL third-party launchers suffer from stuttering in some way or another. Does anyone actually know WHY this is the case on the Note? Its not ROM specific.
The alternative is to just use TouchWiz, which I am 100% keen on doing, except for ONE little problem. 90% of Android widgets are 4 columns wide, and there is no way to resize widgets with TouchWiz.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions? I get the feeling that most people stick with TouchWiz, so I'd love to know what you do about the 4 column limitation.
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Sorry.
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i use go launcher and dont get any lags
I'll give that a shot then. Does it support resizing of widgets?
StNickZA said:
Sorry.
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No problem
I have tried most of the available launchers. The one i am most happy with at the moment is spb shell 3d, its not cheap. But when in tablet mode, looks great on the note. The widgets really make use of the screen resolution.
The only issue is there is no ability to alter the row/column count. Which in tablet mode has a count of 8. Which is a little high for the screen size of the note.
I have emailed the Developers of spb shell 3d and they have told me a update will be available soon.
Just my opinion
Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
Are you able to resize widgets with SPB?
StNickZA said:
Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
Are you able to resize widgets with SPB?
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Yeah, you can resize all the widgets. It is a shame there is no trial
Richy99 said:
i use go launcher and dont get any lags
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I use go launcher as well and I experienced some lag in transition effect and opening app drawer..
what ROM/kernel are you using? or maybe it's because I use too many widgets?
StNickZA said:
Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
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There is, but not one that I could ever recommend
I admit I tried it and found it very wanting. I only did it for the trial, because the cost was so high. I am glad I did, as I found it very wanting on my device. Others seem faster to me.
I use ssLancher. It has a very different approach, and everything is customisable. I also use a separate app launcher and Folder Organiser, leaving me 'free' from the app organisation that most launchers pin on you. That allows me to play with more with less effort.
go launcher is good because you can use ICS theme.
But this stupid launcher removes ICS animation ! (returns Gingerbread stock)
I hope new update (4.0) will bring for us more then just a nice shell.
StNickZA said:
I've been a LauncherPro user for many years now, and as such I've stuck with it on my Note. However, due to the "laggy" app-drawer opening animation, I've had to disable that completely (so that the drawer opens immediately).
I believe that pretty much ALL third-party launchers suffer from stuttering in some way or another. Does anyone actually know WHY this is the case on the Note? Its not ROM specific.
The alternative is to just use TouchWiz, which I am 100% keen on doing, except for ONE little problem. 90% of Android widgets are 4 columns wide, and there is no way to resize widgets with TouchWiz.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions? I get the feeling that most people stick with TouchWiz, so I'd love to know what you do about the 4 column limitation.
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you could try application folder (lite) from the market
i just switched to launcher 7. . im loving it. . i think its perfect for the big screen of the note. .
Nikoldrini said:
I use go launcher as well and I experienced some lag in transition effect and opening app drawer..
what ROM/kernel are you using? or maybe it's because I use too many widgets?
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No matter what Kernel/ROM I use, every single launcher lags noticeably. I never had this problem with my previous phones (Atrix, Defy+, SGS2). And yes, I'm and advanced user so I know how to optimize the OS.
I just stuck to ADW EX, selecting the Fast interface and setting drawing cache to low quality. It lags but it's way less than Launcher Pro, GO and SS Launcher.
Hope this gets fixed on ICS.
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From the Beast : Galaxy Note
ADW Launcher EX rly nice low on memory and alot of customizations possibilities.
Mmhhnnnnnn
I agree, I tried lots of launchers and IMO ADW EX is the best one!
It should be amazing one day to get anything equal to the Sense interface as Launcher (NO SPB Shell is not as good as Sense), don't you think so? I love it on HTC
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I used to use Launcher Pro back in the day, but TBH, I consider it to be dead now; the developer hasn't made any changes to ver 0.8.6 for almost a year now... I think it's abandoned.
I use ADW EX, and it's pretty decent!
Okay, I've googled this and searched and found some threads that talk about grid size, but never for Nova AND the Note 2..I've been manually going through the post your home screen threads but to be honest I know I'm not the first person encountering this issue And I would rather it have its own thread so others can find and the solution easier.
I've tried different grid size combinations on both Aphex (the free one) and Nova Prime... I've with status bar / Dock hidden and no margins. Sometimes I get a few things aligned but never everything.... what is it I am doing wrong? Do I have to readd widgets after I change grid size or can I just resize? Do I need to have the Nova option resize all or just the overlap when resizing vs overlap when placing...
I am just looking for some universal settings for UCCW widgets like the 5 x 2 ones using Nova on a Note 2. Also, could the 16 x 9 or 10 resolution difference in the Note 2 make a complication? Thanks... I'll try to post a screen shot to show the issue...
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