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[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
Im having the same issue with large icons after i deselect dockbar background. After that I cant get rid of the large icons even with a reboot. I have to remove them from the dock.
[Android Apps and Games] gogorman:
Have you tried checking the Use New Drawable option in UI Settings?

That has helped me with the large/small icon problem.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Icon Size issue will be a thing of the past.

The Latest Version "COMING SOON" allows you to resize the icons/separately per dock as well as per orientation. Lots of cool new features..... I am just cleaning up some code and fixing a few bugs.... by weeks end more than likely.

-Enjoy
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Next version has an "UnGrouped" category where all new apps and apps that you haven't assigned to a group will show if you set the option in the settings. The "Lock Desktop" settings and other in the more menu is a tough balance between "Most Used" settings. I will say the VTL.Settings option WILL be moving to the front list.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Fixed in Next Version.... complete control over icon sizing per dock and orientation.
[Android Apps and Games] LinuxOnNook:
I love this launcher. :D
[Android Apps and Games] lmemperador:
thx gojimi, very useful
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
This Feature is added to NextRelease. You will have the option to select either locked in portrait or landscape with system persistence.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Actually I am toying with the idea of putting it on the market so that everyone can get auto updated if they like.... I may do what the SetCPU developer and others have done and offer it free to download here and the same version on the market for a small fee, that will go towards development and then allow the user to get auto updates when new versions arrive. I love the open community we have and everyone loves getting something for free so I don't want to take that away. Don't worry if I do it they will be the SAME versions in either locations.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
I DO LOVE this idea.... I may look into this down the road in development. It would be a bit strenuous database wise but not bad. there would be considerable redraw you are correct. Though with a feature like that one would have to expect it. Anyway GREAT idea.... hopefully some day I may work on this, but for now new features/new bugs.... just another day.
[Android Apps and Games] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
How about a middle ground solution.

Back in my WinMo days with SPB mobile shell, it would keep separate screen layouts based on Portrait and Landscape. However, the 'Item's didn't vary, just their position and layout.

Thus, you would still have beautiful widgets, whatever icons, etc. Just re-aligning their positions/sizes when orientation switched.

I think that would allow for better screen layout for each orientation, but you would still have all the same objects cached for faster re-draws?
[Android Apps and Games] chadness:
That's a great idea. Your launcher is vastly superior for tablet use compared to any others I've tried, so it would be nice to have the word spread more.
[Android Apps and Games] checkbox111:
Is this compatible with Honeycomb tablets eg: Asus Transformer ?

Anderweb told me that ADW wasn't! but this is modded?
[Android Apps and Games] Rick in LA:
Default screen??

The first entry under VTL Settings is "Screen Preferences," subhead "Default screen, layout..." I have no option for default screen under this menu and in fact my 3-screen setup defaults to #3 and I'd prefer #2. Thoughts?
[Android Apps and Games] whiplash13:
Hey gojimi you mentioned the next release in a few of your threads. Do you have any idea when that will be? I was wondering if ability to change the folder icon was going to make it in the next build? Having the folder show the the icons of the items inside the folder was the other thing I miss from any of the other launchers out there.

This launcher is far and away the best launcher for a tablet. I truly appreciate the effort you have put into this and your ROM's.
[Android Apps and Games] wd5gnr:
Press menu from any home screen and then press edit. The pushpin lets you set the default.
[Android Apps and Games] chadness:
Looks like now. OP is updated.

:D
[Android Apps and Games] whiplash13:
So I see it through the market.android link but can not buy it as it says it will not work with my device even though I have the market fix applied. Anyone else having this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] chadness:
I just downloaded, uninstalled the old version, and sideloaded it like normal. Sorry, can't help.

However, I thought I'd let gojimi know that worked beautifully. Wish I had thought to back up my desktop shortcuts and widget layouts first. Ah, well.
[Android Apps and Games] justauser:
tried to save settings and reload after install

I tried saving my settings and layout in 1.5 and then reloading in 1.6. Didn't work very well. messed up the icon for showing the drawer. Can't find my installed theme. other small issues.

Deleted data/cache for the app in settings and restarted and now it can set up from scratch but not finding the installed theme.
[Android Apps and Games] whiplash13:
Yeah I ended up sideloading as well but wanted to buy it to support gojimi and get updates through the market.
[Android Apps and Games] sjmoreno:
For those of us that have donated already

Hey Gojimi, I am an avid fan of your rom(s) and this launcher.

I just read your updated original post and you say that to receive future upgrades and support we need to purchase the app from the Market.

What about those of us that have already donated for this? Especially those of us that have donated much more than what you are asking for this launcher in the Market?
[Android Apps and Games] DanLynch:
No way to install this on Ginger Edition, because you can't uninstall 1.5 right? Or am I missing something obvious?
[Android Apps and Games] Hogtyde59:
Earlier post stated it would be a free a free download for XDA members, which it is from his website.
[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
Is catalogs the same as groups? Im so excited! I cant wait to get home and install this.
[Android Apps and Games] Dueces99:
I too am curious about this. Was planning on nvflashing this weekend and loading the new version of VTL and pershoots new kernel, but didnt know if it was possible to simply uninstall 1.5 and install 1.6 or if something more involved would be required. Any input??
[Android Apps and Games] rickyt63:
If you plan to re-install Vegan7 from scratch, use winzip or alike to open Vegan7 rom (zip format) then delete/add VTL launcher from system/app.

I've added/removed apps that way on several roms before installing.
[Android Apps and Games] hitekredneck:
Gojimi, for some reason the link provided in first post just takes me to a stock wordpress page on your site. I have tried this in stock browser and skyfire numerous times with same result. Any ideas?

Sent from my GTablet
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
new version just crash on launch, too bad.......

edit: after desinstall both version I loose my setting and launcher dont work. with process android.process.acore stop
[Android Apps and Games] thebadfrog:
I just installed 1.6 on my Droid 1 and it works beautifully. I actually liked it so much I bought it off the market.
[Android Apps and Games] hitekredneck:
Nevermind, I figured it out. Instead of using tapatalk I just loaded the site up in skyfire and downloaded that way. For some reason the url is getting cut when you click on the link in tapatalk and it gets passed on to the browser. Might want to set up a bit.ly link for tapatal users.

Awesome release guy. Keep up the great work on this launcher!

Sent from my GTablet
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Oh... no... you miss read.... sorry.... Purchasing on the market only gets you "AUTO" updates.... updates will also be posted here for you to download free.... don't worry.... you guys won't miss out on anything if you don't buy it in the market... just wanted to use the market to get it out to more users. And to those that have or will donate.... THANK YOU! It means so much to see the support the community provides to it's developers and I want to keep supporting you as well!

--Enjoy.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
If you are coming from vegan 7 there is no need to remove the STOCK VTL.Launcher.... sorry about the confusion... this will work along side it..... just will give you the option to select launcher when you press the home button the first time after install just make sure you select the one that says com.vtlab.launcher under the title of the option that is the standalone version. The uninstall request was for those that installed one of the other standalone versions I released on the this page. Hope that clears things up.

--Enjoy
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Well this has actually morphed into pretty much it's own entity now.... much as ADW did when it started out modifying the stock Launcher source code. I can't speak to ADW's compatibility, but VTL has been installed successfully on the xoom. A few users have expressed issues though I think they're more of a combination of multiple issues, not just the launcher. I will say it runs great on the Honeycomb Emulator and I plan to purchase the Transformer for testing as soon as it's available in the States.

Long story short is it SHOULD work and if it does not.... rest assured it will shortly after US Launch of the Transformer.... if they aren't sold out before I can get my hands on one! :P

--Enjoy
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
Desinstalled and reinstalled 10 times still at launch

The application VTL launcher (process android.process.acore) has stopped unexpectedly.Please try again.
[Android Apps and Games] klong81506:
Try apps organizer
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
As I see you are at XDA to help others.............;)
[Android Apps and Games] MJW:
Great as always

Gojimi, great work as always. One request, or maybe bug report. I use LCD Density Changer to change the screen density (to 130). The buttons on your launcher don't seem to also resize. Any way you could add that to your list of tings to do? Running on VEGAn 5.1.1 and Pershoot's latest OC kernel. Thanks.

Nevermind, I found the taskbar size settings (40 works fine).
[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
Wow, Im very impressed. Good work gojimi! I think you just pushed your launcher past all others... and it only took you a week! I cant imagine what this thing will look like in a month. :D
[Android Apps and Games] mellojoe:
I didn't realize i had missed a version. Was on the 1.4, then I saw the update to 1.6. i have to admit, 1.6 is much better. I love the customization options, especially being able to size the different docks independently. Brilliant work.

It is much smoother and much faster now, too.

I would still love the option to have the shortcuts in the dock NOT be centered. For instance, I use a single shortcut on each of the left and right docks. They are right smack dab in the middle. I'm sure this is fine for most people, but I was actually hoping to go for a look where I used the 4-corners, 1 short cut in each corner and nothing in the middle.

Just a slight nit-pick. Nothing major. Is a very good launcher. Really good job.
[Android Apps and Games] Dueces99:
I pride myself on being a man of common sense and simplicity, and you my friend (if only for a second) made me question that! Its so simple, and yet this answered another question I've been stewing over for some time. And that is customizing the actual apps installed with the ROM.

Looking at the system/app folder, I only see 'Launcher' and 'Launcher2'. Which one do I replace? Also, would I need to rename VTL 1.6 to 'Launcher' or 'Launcher2'?

While ya got me on the subject, if I wanted to put additional apps in this folder (Dolphin, etc..) would I simply need to put that apk there, or would I need to modify some other .config/.ini (win7 user, only way I know to relate atm) equivalent file so the installer sees the app? Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] Dueces99:
Whoops double post, please delete
[Android Apps and Games] lmemperador:
vtl 1.6 version Force closes on my android 2.1 eclair (tablet zenithink zt 180 v1),

vtl 1.5 version no problems at all.

anyone with this issue?

thanks for your efforts. best launcher for me

the changelog of 1.6 is awesome. almost perfect
[Android Apps and Games] wd5gnr:
Very nice! The only thing I have noticed is the setup category doesn't work. I have to long press the icons in the drawer and add to the category that way.

Edit: Wow that was fast! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Mad A:
Sweet, I am running version 1.5 and it is already the best launcher for a tablet. Can't wait to try this one out.

I have one question though. on VTL1.5 (running Vegan-tab 5.1.1 with pershoots OC kernel from 4/17) when I reboot the device, I lose the icons for app shortcuts I've placed in a folder on the desktop. shortcuts sitting directly on the desktop are fine and the icons are showing up correctly. Has this been fixed in version 1.6 ?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] sancmat:
Nice work. Downloaded from market to help support. I will write a glowing review shortly.
[Android Apps and Games] rickyt63:
- Rename VTL1.6 as Launcher2 and replace.

- Remember not all apps will work using replacement in zip method.

ex: thumbkeyboard work fine using above method with TnT-Lite, Vegan's but FC with Calkulin's (at least happened to me)

- As far as I know, most stand alone apps (like VTL, thumbKB, etc, ...) will work without modifying some other .config/.ini
[Android Apps and Games] nunjabusiness:
Loving the new version! Smoother (if that's possible) and I really dig the catalogs. Just wish it came with some icons to choose from for shortcuts.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Yes there were some performance enhancements in the latest version.... so it's not an illusion. Also the issue with the catalog button stated a few posts up is now fixed in 1.6.1 along with an orientation issue in the app list that the button initiates.

As to the icons... for now.... just install almost any free ADW Theme from the market and you will have icon choices... no need to actually apply the theme if you don't want.... but it will add icon choices for shortcuts. I do want to include some at some point though.
[Android Apps and Games] sherwinsilv:
Purchased VTL 1.6.0 (got upgrade right after) but it didn't delete beta 1.5

I purchased VTL 1.6.0 from the Market (got upgrade to 1.6.1 shortly after) but it didn't delete beta 1.5 when it installed. Usually when you get something from the Market, it not only downloads it but replaces the old version as it installs the new version. Not this time.

Now I have both installed and working. Gojimi, you said to delete the old version, except I can't find it anywhere. And it's still working. Where is it located so that I can delete it? I know there's a problem, because when I go to "settings > about tablet", a dialog box is displayed stating "Sorry! etc and "Force Close".

Thanks Gojimi for all your work on this project. What a small price to pay to show my appreciation. It's really nice of you to give it away on xda-developers, but really, the price at the Market isn't exactly backbreaking. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to seeing the differences between the old and new versions.
[Android Apps and Games] variable47:
Looks/works good on my Nook Color. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] bigconig:
Love this. The new version runs great on my wifi only galaxy. Just a heads up, it does show incompatible on marketplace for my tab. (and I have had zero problems to date)
[Android Apps and Games] enotar:
Same here and 1.6.1 dont solve the problem.

good I am not the only one.
[Android Apps and Games] lmemperador:
yes 1.6.1 FC on my tablet too

let's wait paciently another release
[Android Apps and Games] MikeyMike01:
Force closes instantly on Xoom Wifi. Hope for a working release as the default Honeycomb launcher really sucks.

Sent from my Xoom
[Android Apps and Games] nunjabusiness:
I don't have a problem with FC on 1.6 but I am confused about how the catalogs work.

I have set up catalogs for Games, Books & Reference and Utilities and have added all my games to the games catalog and all my books and lookup widgets to Books and Ref. But when I go back to the UNCATALOGED catalog, it still shows the ones I have already put in the other catalogs. I guess I just assumed the UNCATALOGED group would only show the ones that had NOT already been added to another one. That makes sense, so you don't have to scroll through ALL the apps to find the ones still left to organize.

Is there a setting I am missing or is that just not the way it works? And if the latter, can it be made to work that way? It kind of seems like it should be. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] chadness:
Sounds like a bug, I don't think it's supposed to be that way.
[Android Apps and Games] TarheelGrad1998:
Great work here. Thanks a lot!

A couple of very minor things:

When you turn off the bottom dock, the left and right do not extend to the bottom, so there's an odd looking cut in the bottom corners.

Also, the option to put the page scrollbar along the bottom does not show up for me. Maybe because I've turned off the bottom dock? It works at the top.
[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
Does anyone know of a way to set a different wallpaper for each home screen? Id really like to make some theme specific home screens. Like a kids page and a movie page and so on.
[Android Apps and Games] nunjabusiness:
Multi-picture live wallpaper is what I use.
[Android Apps and Games] wd5gnr:
How about multipicture live wallpaper? Set the auto change interval to never and then double tap the screen until you get the pictures you want. I keep mine set to rotate through a bunch and it appears that it never uses the same picture on 2 screens at once although I can't prove that.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Make sure under VTLSettings/Drawer Settings you have Catalogs Only Checked. This will remove the "ALL" category and give you the "Uncategorized" category that will show only those apps which are not yet in a category.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
What Device are you using. As of 1.6 that should not be happening. Anyone else with this issue? If you do.... what device are you using as well.
[Android Apps and Games] hitekredneck:
I was using Multipicture live wallpaper up until a couple of days ago, that is when I found "flick ur pics" live wallpaper mentioned in another thread. Give it a try, its free on the market and it actually scales every image to display correctly on your gtablet as wallpaper. And you can set individual images for each of your screens, up to 9 of them. You can actually assign specific images to specific screens, ie: 1, 2, and 3. Which is what I think you are wanting.

Now that that's said, lets keep it on topic. This is, after all, the VTL Launcher thread, not Gtab Q&A!

Sent from my GTablet Running CM7 OC'd!
[Android Apps and Games] nunjabusiness:
PERFECT! Works exactly as expected. Wow, multiple categories is supported too.

You are the man!
[Android Apps and Games] TarheelGrad1998:
gTab running Vegan 1.5.1.

I just loaded 1.6 last night, but have not applied 1.6.1 yet.
[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
@hitekredneck

Thank you. I will try out flick ur pics tonight.

I was looking around for a way to do it and stubbled on to this post. It wasnt what I was looking for but it looked cool. It would be pretty nice if it could be implemented into VTL.Launcher Home screen or App Drawer. It looked interesting if anyone wants to look at it, here is the link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8450814
[Android Apps and Games] Link3737:
This is definitely shaping up to be the definitive tablet launcher. My only complaint right now is that icons do not scale up well at all with the larger dock option. I was looking forward to having some nice 128x128 icons on this screen :(
[Android Apps and Games] tazd:
Just tried this on my Acer Iconia and it Force Closes :(
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Yea... this is unfortunately a slight limitation to how android handles screen densities..... if you are on an mdpi device most icons start out at 43 pixels... so going to 128 is going to pixelate... working on trying to figure out a way to force pull resources from the higher dpi icons if available... not sure it is even possible yet.
[Android Apps and Games] gojimi:
Please try again. Uploaded a new version based on a log I got from another user I think the force close bug is fixed in honeycomb for now. :)
[Android Apps and Games] oldgtab:
Loaded latest VTL.Launcher, now gtab will not boot

I am running stock, updated to the latest release from VS. After I removed VTL and installed the latest version my tab will not boot. It is stuck on the Tap n Tap screen. Need some help.
[Android Apps and Games] nizulko:
On my Tablet PC Haipad M701 (Android 2.1) the following results:

Version 1.5.0 - works without problems

Version 1.6.0 - 1.6.2 - do not work up window with an error android.process.akore

I really liked your product and it is hoped to remedy... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tazd:
Thank you so much for the quick update to get it working with Honeycomb, it's working a treat :)
[Android Apps and Games] ntnunk:
I tried to purchase this app from from the market but the market lists my tablet as an incompatible device. I side loaded from the site and it works fine. I'd really like to purchase to show my support for this awesome launcher though. Running VEGAn 5.1.1.
[Android Apps and Games] megabyte2365:
On launcher 1.6.2, is there a way to make home screen 1 the default instead of 3 and I have the drawer catagorized into game, utilities, business, etc...Can I have it pop up a screen at launch that allows me to select which catagory to go to instead of gesturing through all the screens? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Sic123:
sorry if this has already been stated but on my xoom wifi when the launcher is in landscape and i open an app in portrait all my widgets disappear unless i rotate to landscape before hitting the home button
[Android Apps and Games] lmemperador:
1.6.2 still fc in my 2.1 eclair :(

but no problem with 1.5 beta
[Android Apps and Games] hamzer11:
Just put this badboy on an archos 101 last night and it is awesome.

One question though. On my g tab, my battery died a day or two ago. I charged it and turned on today and all my widgets show problem loading widget. All my apps seem to be there. Anyone know if its something in the launcher or a general issue? Im running vegan 5.1..

I have to.upgrade the launcher anyway so no big deal but I want to avoid it happening again.
[Android Apps and Games] sonkey:
GoJimi,

I have sort of a bug that happens. I have the status bar hidden and sometimes when I swipe up to get it to display it will show two status bars and then a notification will pop up blank, and then the screen becomes unresponsive. I then have to reboot the tablet.

Also, whenever my tablet fist starts up, the left hand dock will have various sizes of icons. I have it set to 60 but it resets and all the icons are random sizes. I have to reload my backup settings to get it to revert to what I havee it set to.

Can you please look into these 2 issues. I love this launcher and will use no other one.:)

Thanks, Rob
[Android Apps and Games] hamzer11:
You can change the default screen as well as add and delete screens by pressing the side menu button and choosing edit. The drawer thing I'm not sure.
[Android Apps and Games] oldgtab:
Problem with 1.6.x

When I installed 1.6.1 it locked my gtab, same with 1.6.2. Prior versions ran fine and I love the app.

Am running stock Rom. Had to take it back to VS Defaults. Is there anyway to get 1.5? It ran fine with that release.

Great job gojim, just wish I could use it all the time.