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[Android Apps and Games] civicvx94:
I have the same issue, it seems to occur more with some system apps, verses an app in /data
[Android Apps and Games] roenano:
Try flashing the attached zip from recovery. It'll make AltDrawer a "Hard To Kill" app.

after flashing it check with "AutoKiller Memory" app if its oom is set to -17 or -12.
[Android Apps and Games] AllSeeyinEye:
+1

But then more like it is implemented in the contacts.apk, because not every phone has a search button ;-)

Edit:

The app prevents my GS2 from going into deep sleep thus causing battery drain. Please provide in an option to automatically close or kill the app when not in direct use and not run on background
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
How can you find out if the device is entering deep sleep or not?
[Android Apps and Games] Ditamae:
Xuso, this is a wonderful tool... especially when using MIUI. :) One thing I was wondering, is the highlight color in the app drawer something that can be customized, or is it dependent on ROM/ROM theme?

Thanks so much.
[Android Apps and Games] AllSeeyinEye:
You can find out these sort of things with the app BetterBatteryStats ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Thanks buddy ...
[Android Apps and Games] civicvx94:
Awesome thanks a lot man, I'll do this in the morning.
[Android Apps and Games] loanerdave:
How do I uninstall this without getting the FC loop!
[Android Apps and Games] AllSeeyinEye:
Install another launcher first.

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[Android Apps and Games] loanerdave:
I have ADW and LP installed but just want to use the MIUI launcher that came with the ROM. Will I not get a FC loop since I have the other two installed? And how exactly do I go about uninstalling this app...it is set as a system app and I'm not sure what to delete in Root Explorer.

Thanks for your help!
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
System\App

com.xuso.altdrawer.apk

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[Android Apps and Games] loanerdave:
Thank you but I deleted that and its still on the phone. ???

Tapped from my MIUIAtrix!
[Android Apps and Games] jr67:
Did you try rebooting?
[Android Apps and Games] isotoper:
Great app! Just what I was looking for, thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Not heard from the OP for a while on this thread...Hope he's ok and working away on next version of the app...
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
+1

The dev did post awhile back that he will continue project but has been quiet for some time.

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[Android Apps and Games] scottjb:
Tried this by making it a system app using Titanium Backup. It still got unloaded from memory every so often. It's perfect when it stays in memory but I couldn't put up with waiting for it to load frequently.
[Android Apps and Games] kite07dx:
This is a great App!

However for people using MIUI, is there anyway to get rid of the icons on the home screen?

One method I used was to put all my apps in a folder, but I do not even want the folder on the home screen,

Suggestions?

Thank you very much
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Just have another screen to keep the folder on so you can keep your main homescreen clean.

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[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Or an additional folder in the dockbar...
[Android Apps and Games] grpbrazil:
good app tks :D
[Android Apps and Games] meascom:
Im not able to make this a system app. I dont see the apk (after installation) in the /data folder. Any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] meascom:
Nevermind. Did it with rootexplorer. Was earlier trying to do it through mass storage on a PC :) NOOB !!
[Android Apps and Games] xavihernandez:
You can hide all icons from the settings menu. In security or something like that. You can put a password or/and hide icons.
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Have been using for sometime now but have noticed that when I now try to hide more installed apps it hides them but when I go to settings and check my hidden apps they are not there. For some reason it only shows the first 8 of my hidden apps

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[Android Apps and Games] gyeben:
Hungarian translation

Dear xuso,

I have done the Hungarian translation of really great app. Please compile it as soon as possible and send it to me so I can test it before the next version's release. Thanks. View attachment values-hu.zip
[Android Apps and Games] Chillz88:
Will this zip work on another rooted phone with a non miui rom?
[Android Apps and Games] diegofdg:
Cool app, thank you!!!
[Android Apps and Games] roenano:
It Should work on any rooted device.
[Android Apps and Games] Chillz88:
The zip doesnt work for me..:(..i flashed it.. The oom value still stays at 7..

Edit: it works now... I had to convert this app into a system app before doing this stupid me..thanx roenano
[Android Apps and Games] IvanNCase:
Wow I tried this app before but it's been a while and man is it running good with list view icons set to 0px and helvetica light I don't actually see a need for a launcher. does anyone know if there's an app that can be set as your launcher and then automatically could lunch this. If not i might try decompiling it and see if there's a way to add the launcher intent.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Try this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bh.android.TargetHomeLauncher&hl=es

PD: I've not posted here in a while because I am recovering from an operation (It's all OK, don't worry). I'm so sorry, but just wait, I can't put this before my job and my health, I'm sure you can understand it. :)
[Android Apps and Games] IvanNCase:
Thanks, that works great. The icon at the top is a little annoying but it works. Also I hope you're feeling well.
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Not sure if there is any further development of this great little app as not heard from original developer for quite some while...hope someone else can pick up and carry on with the development obviously source code pending or start afresh....
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Dev is still about and said he will continue this project but had been dealing with more important stuff recently.

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[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Good to know as it's an excellent little but much needed app especially for miui roms...
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
I agree, like yourself I hope an update wont be too far away.

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[Android Apps and Games] pemell:
I agree. Just installed it and thinks it's perfect.
[Android Apps and Games] shaiknbaik:
I have been looking for something like this thanks!!:)
[Android Apps and Games] kbs24:
how do I access the settings menu

I just installed this app on my rooted Nook Tablet and when I open it all of the apps are listed but there is no button or anything to get to any settings. How do I do that? Also, I notice in the drawer, none of the native Nook apps, like "shop" or "library" are listed. I think I must be missing something.....Please help, I really like the concept of this app because I want to maintain both the Nook launcher home page and my Go Launcher home and this app would integrate well. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] jambamkin:
I see the problem, the nook has no "menu" button where as all phone android devices do. but how do you normally load up the application menu when in go launcher etc?

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[Android Apps and Games] mal93:
get custom home screen (launcher pro etc) and change shortcut of menu to alt drawer
[Android Apps and Games] kbs24:
I am using GoLauncher Ex and I have set alt drawer to be my app drawer. In that respect it works fine, I get a nice list of my apps on a black background. But I am pretty sure from reading about the app that there is a settings feature and I can't figure out how to access it. I seems to run only full-screen, thus my normal bottom area which includes the back arrow and the circle with the three lines in it which is the native "menu" or "settings button" does not appear.
[Android Apps and Games] kbs24:
New Icon submission.....

I am a fan of color so I messed around with the current app icon and colorized it. See if you like it.......
[Android Apps and Games] HoScHaKaL:
thanks and ı cant see req like android version and compatible screens like qvga hvga etc...
[Android Apps and Games] 5hi7h34d:
Ugly without the background transparent when used as an icon IMO.

Dont use that, I didn't fiddle with the rough edges I created in my haste. Just wanted to prove a point.
[Android Apps and Games] Malmanian:
Huge thanks Mr. Xuso for creating this excellent app-drawer and sharing it with XDA=)

Greeting Mr. Xuso and huge thanks for creating this and sharing it with this great community, it is indeed much appreciated.

As a long time Launcher Pro Plus user this was exactly what I needed, at the core Launcher Pro is still the fastest launcher available for android when used in the good ol’ Gingerbread despite being totally abandoned by its developer Fredrico Carnales. And thanks to this excellent app-drawer I can now revert back from the bloated and resource heavy/memory hog “GO LAUNCHER” back to LPP again with this drawer-face-lift =). The app drawer definitely needed some updates and lacked features’ when compared to other launchers and now it surpasses them all.

* I only have a few suggestions and minor details that I currently miss in 0.7.1:

* Please add different highlight selection styles, the current gray-box behind the icons looks messed up when the row-spacing is set too tight or with large icons and it gets behind the icons below it. A simple “GLOW” highlight as done in LPP or ADW would fix this issue.

* Please add a option to lock or disable the long-press menu (Hide/Details/Uninstall etc.), that would protect the apps when the children or other people are “playing” with my phone.

* More animation styles would be welcome: one for when the app-drawer starts and another for starting the applications within the drawer.

Again many thanks for sharing this and keep up the good work. Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] B3311:
At last! Been looking for a list style app drawer for ages - great work, many thanks.

No lag here, works smoothly with adw and Launcherpro on my SGS2.

Must visit this section more often, some gems here:)

Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you like my app. ;)

And yes, I'm still here, don't worry if I don't talk in a while :D
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Nice to see you back...for a moment i thought you entered the ether! :-)
[Android Apps and Games] B3311:
xuso, I have one app that won't load into Altdrawer - moogly note app. I've refreshed, rebooted, reinstalled, but it just won't show.

Same if I use either of my launchers - LauncherPro and adw Ex.

Thanks for any help.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
So, it's not showing on any launcher? Then, should be because it's a widget and only shows at widgets list.
[Android Apps and Games] B3311:
No, it shows in the app drawer of those launchers when I uninstall Altdrawer. The only other pure widget app I have shows in Altdrawer (smooth calendar).

I can make a desktop shortcut for Moogly, so it's not important, just puzzling!
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
What? :confused: That not makes any sense. My app cannot change the behaviour of the other drawers. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] chudik:
Thanks buddy
[Android Apps and Games] Malmanian:
Thanks for the reply. I’m glad that this project is still alive. This app-drawer should indeed be in the Android Market place, I’m certain that there are many users that definitely need this but they don’t know it yet =). Only the hardcore Android users like all of us visit XDA, the mainstream users will indeed appreciate this in the market.

A Free version with less features and a paid Pro version (or donate ver.) would be great to keep this project alive. Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] B3311:
Sorry, my bad:o It shows - obviously - in the "manage apps" setting (both launchers and Altdrawer), not the app drawers.
[Android Apps and Games] CrazyAngel1990:
will never be possible to make some folders?
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Yes, I have that feature already implemented on the new 1.0 release. Just wait, please, I have more things to do :(
[Android Apps and Games] CrazyAngel1990:
so if I understand it in the next version you can make folders?
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Yes.

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[Android Apps and Games] CrazyAngel1990:
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[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Good news, am really looking forward to v1.0 when released.

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[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] IvanNCase:
Xuso, first thanks for Altdrawer and thanks for the link to target home launcher. I tried using just Altdrawer as a home screen for a while and found that i still liked having some widgets and was wondering if you've ever thought about making an Altdrawer widget? I know there's launch-x but it doesn't have an option for a list type launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] MissionImprobable:
I'm loving this thing! I was wondering how I was going to make Desktop Visualizer work cleanly with MIUI and now I have my way without having to use Launcher Pro if I'm not in the mood.
[Android Apps and Games] Zomer:
Could the following function be considered?

- Being able to manually rearrange icons to a desired position, much like the iphone launcher let's people do as soon as icons start vibrating?

I very much like the work that has been done btw, it runs smooth on my htc hd2!
[Android Apps and Games] misfit0313:
Great news, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] raXoN91:
Any News about v1.0??
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Work in progress...
[Android Apps and Games] alwlid net:
soory no iike !
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Xuso...is the new version going to be compatible with ics ROM?
[Android Apps and Games] julbra18:
So excited...

... can't wait for your 1.0 release :) Can you give me a date or something? :D
[Android Apps and Games] pFo-Mac:
This is wonderful with miui. Many thanks.

Is anyone else running into duplicate entries when an apk is installed from the sd?
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
I think that usually happens. Just refresh in AltDraw and will revert to single entry again.

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[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Yeah, that is already fixed for the next release.
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Awesome news :-) Is there any way you could add an option to move the page indicators from the top to the bottom of the apps? Also it would be great to be able to change the home icon in the drawer as well. Keep up the great work! I love this app and it works great! Thank you :-)
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Also is there a way to add the ability to input hex values for the font and background colors?

I tried saving the settings and then looking at them to see if I could inject the hex value I wanted but I can't figure out what the integer values translate to.

MyColorScreen

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[Android Apps and Games] pFo-Mac:
Great news!
[Android Apps and Games] lavero.burgos:
Gotta try this on my nook tablet , keep it up :)
[Android Apps and Games] MrMonkey1:
THANKS

By far the best alternate app drawer I've seen. NICE JOB:). VERRY FAST!
[Android Apps and Games] kcls:
Don't ask for eta's

Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.2'd, MIUI Themed Optimus V
[Android Apps and Games] martywix:
I have an issue I am trying to figure out. I was hoping you could edit the androidmanifest.xml so android thinks this is a home launcher. I am using slidescreen and it has a feature to toggle the home button beween it and another home launcher. I would like to use this since slidescreens app drawer is far inferior to yours. It would be nice to tggle back and forth just by using the home button. And of course I will be more than happy to donate...:D

I will even tak a edited androidmanifest file if you like!

Thanks,

Marty
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
In the next release will be possible to make it to act as a launcher. It's already done. (And yes, is "just a line" in the manifest.)

Yeah, I know you're tired of "in the next release" but I'm really busy right now :(
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Haha its all good :-) I'm sure we all can relate and understand. Did you have any thoughts on the other feature requests I proposed?

MyColorScreen

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[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
I'll keep it in mind ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Awesome. Thank you :-)

MyColorScreen

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[Android Apps and Games] eroolshahirul:
Assistance needed

Im using ADWlauncher EX with your app drawer .

When im in adw mode , Alt drawer . Whenever i hit back button , it gets back to my stock mode and not adw mode . help this :)

and the phone is not rooted
[Android Apps and Games] Domido:
Hi, I installed Alt drawer, tried to do this with Root explorer

but it says system is read only and I can't paste .apk there :S

EDIT: I managed to figure out how to enable pasting, all good now :) It seems finally doesn't close so often
[Android Apps and Games] corb06:
I would like to see the alphanbet selection on the right side. So that I quickly can go to for example apps that start with letter S, without haveing to scroll all the way down to S.
[Android Apps and Games] octavian90:
I'm on the galaxy note, and have some issues:

1. The scrolling is quite laggy, unlike the buttery lp app drawer. Most people seem to be reporting smoothness.. How do I achieve this? Have moved to system already.

2. Will moving to system prevent the phone from deep sleeping? If not, will I have to wait 5 seconds to load a every time phone deep sleeps?
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Mr xuso...hope you're well and i know you're busy but any idea on next release (no pressure! :-))?

Thanks and keep up the good work...
[Android Apps and Games] ArmorD:
I would love top use this app on my Miui rom, but everytime i try to open it, it takes like 10 seconds to open. Is this normal? Arc S only has half a gig of ram so is it the problem?

Sent from LT18i @ Xda Premium
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Ten second may be a bit too long but upto five second is normal which hopefully should be improved on next release....
[Android Apps and Games] EmmaHAARP:
Love the list drawer!!! Thank you so much!

Other thoughts: Would be awesome if it supported ADW icon packs and opening gestures (slide up or slide down opening).
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Just noticed double icons for certain programs using ics miui...
[Android Apps and Games] djcsurf:
Are they still there if you refresh altdrawer

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[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Yes..had to uninstall the app and reinstall...
[Android Apps and Games] nitin1978:
Nice Apps, Thank You!
[Android Apps and Games] dennis1a4:
Great app. Works geeat on the Note. There is one thing that i think could make it a little bit better. Could you make the scroll speed adjustable? So that you could scroll thru two pages of apps (list view) with one swipe of your finger. Again, this is a great app, keep up the good work.

Sent from my Galaxy Note
[Android Apps and Games] lingamkrishnan:
Many thanks for this wonderful app. Has been searching for the perfect app drawer replacement and found this :) i can able to hide app and change icons and it looks awesome in my galaxy note with your altdrawer!!
[Android Apps and Games] Malmanian:
Greetings Mr. xuso and many thanks for this wonderful alternative android application drawer.

I would really appreciate if it was possible to remove/hide the “Manage Apps” shortcut from the MENU for security reasons. And it would also be great to be able to disable the “Hide/Details/Uninstall….” In the options so that unwanted users (children) don’t uninstall apps by mistake just by long-klicking on the icons.

Please keep us informed regarding the status of this application. Is the development temporarily on-hold due to lack of time or is it abandoned? It would be a shame if this wonderful appdrawer becomes an abandonware since many of us are finding this very useful. Again many thanks and keep up the good work.

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Will this app still be relevant when miui implement the drawer in ics roms?

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[Android Apps and Games] WhiteiceDMSTech:
Just tried this program with the new ICS MIUI that came out.

Was wondering, currently I have one folder with all shortcuts in it and have this folder on a second screen.

I have Alt Drawer shortcut in the dock on my main screen.

Is there a way to get rid of the folder with the shortcuts on the second screen since I have the Alt Drawer program or do I have to keep it there?
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
The only way is to use an alternate launcher..... At that point you wouldn't need this program though most likely

MyColorScreen
[Android Apps and Games] Zaihanzainal:
love your app only request is if you could add an option to list out the apps alphabetically like in the attached picture's manner and the alphabetic labels could be collapsible on top of your already nice customability.....

i would gladly pay for an app drawer with such functions :)

pictured app is 'faster drawer' from market, its an alright app just that its quite stiff in the customization department.....
[Android Apps and Games] letmedanz:
Those are not 'Shortcuts' but the real apps!

"deleting'" them would mean uninstalling them :)

since there is no native app drawer in MIUI you have to keep all your programs in one folder and not try to delete them :)
[Android Apps and Games] jdhas:
Worth checking out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Really pleased to learn someone is continuing development of this little but excellent app!
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Well, so we can close this thread... I sent him all my source code and new features, so that app will be the new Alt Drawer, sorry, but I can't continue.

The new features I've sent him:

CHANGELOG:

NEW FEATURES

- Folders

- Drag and drop for common actions and folder interaction

- Filter apps pressing search button

- Ability to act as a launcher

- Save more than one backup

IMPROVEMENTS

- Faster app loading

- Settings screen rearranged

- Improved icons resolution

- Scrolling

- Open application from hidden apps screen

- Able to show hidden apps from options menu, too.

- Excluded AltDrawer from recent apps

- Better looking for list and home button

- Check for updates at startup

BUGS FIXES

- When app list changes, does not scroll to top

- No more duplicated apps

- Fixed FC when selecting all apps on grid style or horizontal paged style.

- Bug when restoring edited app and trying to edit again

- Sorting by installation date now is installation date, not last app update.

- Sorting, now ignores accents and other marks.

- Wallpaper bg transparency was wrong, 0 is now opaque, like custom image as bg.

I don't know if he will adopt all or none, so wait for his next release.

Thanks to everyone ;)
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
thank you xuso, just hope he does a good job like you did...good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] Little Dragon:
yes. a big thank you to xuso. made my miui experience so much better! good luck in the future and lets support the new dev :D

maybe he can continue the thread or create an link a new one

is the newer app ICS compatible or does ICS have its own thing?
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Thank you so much sir. You have made a great contribution to the community :-)

MyColorScreen
[Android Apps and Games] tommytomatoe:
Great work and contributions :-)
[Android Apps and Games] bliind:
Aw, this is very sad, but I understand. Such a great app, I'm glad you've at least decided to pass along your work for continued development. Good luck in your future endeavors :)
[Android Apps and Games] Hi-Fi Camp:
work very well on LG P970 :p