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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mike208:
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.star-wars-platinum-theme-thematics-pDExE.aspx

I purchased the above theme, it doesn't seem to work with go launcher, which I can live with. I am just wondering if there is any way to pull the individual icons/wallpapers from the file and use them as I choose with go launcher.

I can't even seem to find where the file/theme is saved at on my phone. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Tiffany84:
It would be saved in data/app and yes u can rip whatever u want from it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] teh roxxorz:
You'd have to use root explorer, enable r/w mode, go to /data/app, find the apk, view, the probably look in the /res folder and look for the files.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT HERE :)

I even sent him all my source code and new features. Thanks to everyone for that all support comments, but this is the end, I can't continue the development by myself :( Enjoy the new app ;)

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Hi, xda people, this is my first app. It's an alternative app drawer (launcher independent) in which you can choose between GRID view (default on all launchers), LIST view (WP7 like) or HORIZONTAL PAGED view (iPhone like). Perfect for people who doesn't have a drawer, like MIUI users, but avaiable for everyone who wants an highly customizable drawer: you can change any option you want :D

CHANGELOG:

KNOWN BUGS:

IDEAS FROM ME AND USERS (Maybe coming soon, maybe not):

TRANSLATIONS:

And, finally, the apk. It's free and full. Not ads, not lite version. :D

DOWNLOAD!

Obvious tip: Move a shortcut of AltDrawer and replace the old app drawer of your launcher :D

IMPORTANT, IF YOU'RE ROOT DO THE FOLLOWING:

PREVENT ALTDRAWER FROM CLOSING WHEN IT IS IN BACKGROUND

New screenshots:

ICON CONTEST

If you like to design the new AltDrawer icon, just follow this points and send me a PM with your design :)

- Must be nice :p

- Must be related to the app

- 128x128 px at least

WINNER OF THE CONTEST: ebbinger_413 :D
[Android Apps and Games] pchirag3:
Well, tried it on SE Xperia x10 with WB's CM6 TW007 ROM with Custom kernel. it works fine but its very very slow (loading the apps in drawer - once the app drawer is loaded it works like charm). Also, if you can add paged view option in Grid style instead of scrolling that would be awesome.

Very good app but the slowness is concern. Uninstall option in the app drawer itself is the best option.

Thanks,

Chirag
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Slow? How many seconds does it take? It takes just 2 seconds first time to my LG P500 (600Mhz OC. @ 748Mhz) :confused: Anyway, I'll try to optimize it a little ;)

The paged view is a 'Coming soon...' feature, don't know how soon, but yes, it was in my mind. Added to the list.

Thanks for trying and reporting ;)
[Android Apps and Games] yken:
For me its not slow. Im on galaxy s.

Perfect app drawer. I liked this very much. I hope you develop soon

those coming soon features.

And i wonder if you can make it import go launcher/adw/openhome themes or icons.

Can you make fancy icon backgrounds too if possible?
[Android Apps and Games] parker09:
Very nice!

Been looking for an alternative app drawer for a while now.

Can't wait for updates :D
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Thanks to both. I'll keep in mind that about icons ;)
[Android Apps and Games] pchirag3:
Tried it several times, also rebooted the phone and tried again but still same takes me anywhere between 20-25 seconds each time I load.
[Android Apps and Games] fenerbuuh:
Good work.
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

please improve the load time, 15 seconds is too much.

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
:confused:

How many apps do you have? I have 84 apps and it takes to me just 2 seconds :confused:

I'll try to improve it, thanks ;)
[Android Apps and Games] yken:
Can you try all apps organizer and see if its slow too?

I installed this app and its very fast, in a few seconds it opens.

Galaxy S rom.
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
Thanks Xuso!

I appreciate the work you've put into this alternate launcher. I love silly little things like being able to customize the drawer background and the option to switch to list view. The fullscreen option is going to rock!

I have about 50 Apps and it takes about 5 seconds to load. Running Synergy-RC1 on an HTC Evo at 998MHz. I think customizing the wallpaper is what is delaying the load time. I've noticed that setting it to solid black has really done the job of making it instantaneous. Perhaps if you took the image file selected, cached a local copy, and optimized the image for minimal memory then you could minimize delay.

Also, with sense there is no real way to change the app drawer functionality to this program. For now it must be done with a shortcut. Do you have any plans for making a widget out of this? I've always wondered why they didn't just have an "App Drawer" widget that lets you scroll through in list form like yours does.

Overall, very happy with the program. Thank you kindly!

*Edit*

I seemed to have made this a little faster by unchecking the "Show 'Back to Home' Button", if only slightly. Not sure why that would really impact things, but having this launch at the same if not similar speed to the built in drawer is currently what I'm trying to do. If you added a 'keep in memory' option that would help to keep the speed consistent. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] kajozord:
The same on my phone. LOading list of apps takes over 10s. I have also few FCs when i entered to settings.

X10 TW007.1, custom kernel
[Android Apps and Games] hiddenhandgun:
Have you considered making this a home screen replacement? AFAIK there's not a drawer only launcher out there yet, and I have seen a few requests for one...
[Android Apps and Games] g4rb4g3:
Thanks for that great app. It took about 3 seconds to load it at first time. I guess that will make some MIUI users happy.
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

I am using grid view with 5 columns and 54 lines :D (=1350 icons).

load time = 15 seconds

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Thanks for the tips ;)

For me does not change at all if there is a solid color or an image as background.

And yeah, I thought the widget idea, but not for soon, I think.

Home screen replacement? You mean a launcher? This is not a launcher, this is only the app drawer already :confused:

5*54=270 icons :p

Anyway, 270 icons are a lot of installed apps..

I'll think how to figure it out...
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Sorry, i don't know what i alculated :D
[Android Apps and Games] ngonchan:
Waiting for "Groups/categories" feature :)
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

please add a new option:

- close App drawer after start a app

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] omaritta:
can somebody please uploade the file in mediafire ... i wana try it in my xperia arc ... btw can u change the pic in the drawer ??
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
http://www.mediafire.com/?lkxosvj25b3hsg7

The pic in the drawer? don't understand.. what pic? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] slonn:
It takes about one minute to open when icon is pressed after a reboot or hotboot of the phone. Also, it doesn't seem possible to add a background picture. I'm using a N1.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
One minute? How many apps do you have? :confused:

You're the first to report that, so I don't think it is impossible to add a background picture. ¿What's the problem? :)
[Android Apps and Games] PollPixx:
For me it takes 10 seconds. Is there any manual way or app which I can command to keep this app running at all times so it opens instantly....

sent from arc or optimus 2x
[Android Apps and Games] jjsoviet:
Is it possible to hack the standard Honeycomb app drawer button to launch your app instead of the default one? That would be cool.
[Android Apps and Games] djsimonr:
Just updated alt draw and seems ti be running nice and smooth.

Thanks again :-)
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Don't know if that app exists... I'll try to make it possible through my app.. or make the startup time lower. ;)

Well, I don't have an HC tablet, so I don't have any idea, sorry :(

BTW, I'm already with "Horizontal scrolling", so, will be available in next version :D
[Android Apps and Games] NiMH_999:
Iam sold!

Horizontal scrolling was the only thing I was waiting for, for me to use it full time
[Android Apps and Games] Jens Christensen:
Can't wait :-)
[Android Apps and Games] deejaylobo:
According to Titanium Backup Batch tab I have 66 User Apps.

Checked my running services and nothing too out of the ordinary. Says I have 120MB of free RAM.

I'm still getting a load time of 8-10 seconds everytime the app is killed to free up resources. (Usually when I'm running multiple apps) 0.4 does seem to stay in memory longer than before. But, the load time from when it restarts is a real killer. Thank you for your work so far!
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
:)

I swear I'm working harder to improve loading time, I hope it will be better in next release, sorry :(

And yes, 0.4 should stay in memory longer than before, but I didn't put in the changelog because I didn't know certainly haha :D
[Android Apps and Games] deejaylobo:
Don't apologise. I'm still happy to use it despite the wait. What's 10 seconds in the scheme of things? Lol

This app makes MIUI more awesome. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Jason Black:
Nice app bro.Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Jason Black:
Load time is really crap..
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Thanks :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] Jason Black:
Don't get me wrong. I love the app. It gives me an app launcher for miui. But the load time can be improved.
[Android Apps and Games] refthemc:
This app has a lot of Potential, it really needs Separate App Drawers like HTC Sense has with their separate Downloads and Frequent apps drawers and ADW with its custom swipe to left and right ones :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Perhaps options in opening animations? I know that's how WP7 makes the user go wow while giving it time to load up
[Android Apps and Games] stylez:
Wondering if using the same software as the slow loaders? :D

Very fast on DHD with 193 Apps.

Thx :)
[Android Apps and Games] siliconchaos:
A few suggestions (which might have already been mentioned). I'm not complaining just a few thought especially since I can't do a better job myself and appreciate the work you put into releasing the software without cost.

Load Time (try to keep in memory like a launcher app)

Horizontal Scrolling (feels more natural to users coming from iOS)

Pages on Vertical or Horizontal Scrolling (helps locate apps, ex app on 2nd screen)
[Android Apps and Games] bigheadlyf:
Nice app!

A little slow on load :)
[Android Apps and Games] kil43:
Try searching 'Homescreen 3D' on the market and you will see one does exist...
[Android Apps and Games] kil43:
Really liking this app. Am also getting slow loads on first open (as to be expected), but then instant to open. Until the android system closes the app and then again it reacts as a first open with 5-15 secs to load (SGS).

Definitely needs to run in memory like other drawers about but has allot of potential.

I especially like the ability to resize icons so i can finally have 6 columns on portrait without them overlapping.
[Android Apps and Games] 5hi7h34d:
Odd

I dont see why my POS Optimus V is loading 191 "apps and elements" (according to Titanium) in 2 seconds flat? The Optimus is the bargain basement of androids these days isn't it? I can't even run normal versions of Firefox or Google Earth at all.

Just tested after I rebooted this morning and the app drawer loaded in 2 secs flat, in list mode, with about 12 apps/widgets hidden and the background transparency tweaked to be much more opaque than default.

Perhaps it is particular apps that cause the issue? Now we need an app to dump out a list of our apps so we can compare! (hint)

IIRC there was a Firefox extension a few years ago for just this purpose. It would dump a list of your plugins and extensions to a text list so they could be compared for troubleshooting purposes.
[Android Apps and Games] djsimonr:
Just thought id let you know, i have set the same background in altdraw same as my main wallpaper but in altdraw the graphics isnt very good, it looks like an old 16bit image, dont know if this is something to do with the image ive used or problem with the app, i can add a screenshot if wanted.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
I don't know either why some people take them more time than others :confused:

Yes, I set the background low-quality to improve the scrolling, but on next release will be optional (At 0.4 with hi-quality backgrounds scrolls smooth too :))
[Android Apps and Games] lvnatic:
Needs horizontal scrolling!
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Just wait for next release ;)
[Android Apps and Games] cruzin_cruzing:
This is exactly the feature I'm waiting for:
[Android Apps and Games] dibb_nz:
Hi there, your're amazing - the only thing stopping me from enjoying fully the miui experience was an app drawer - this works PERFECTLY!!!

Huawei u8800, OC, miui 7.7

Have had no probs as other have reported, opens quickly and smoothly, no fonts issue or any thing so I just wanna say "thanks"
[Android Apps and Games] the_KEV:
can someone plz send me that wallpaper that is on the second phone in the first post? I cant find it anywhere
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
This one? :)
[Android Apps and Games] the_KEV:
YES!!!! Thanks!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] tekhna:
This app is awesome. Really, fantastic.
[Android Apps and Games] Persona+:
Love this app but its really slow on my droid 2 maybe caching the app list or keeping it running would fix this?

the only feature I can see missing with this app is the metrostyle search. it's nice to just press a button and then select the letter the first letter of whatever app you looking for and find it easily without searching specifically for that app.

Can't wait to see it in the market. I will pay for this if there's a donate version.

Trust me (-..-) im from the webs
[Android Apps and Games] vanessaem:
This app is nice. Good job.
[Android Apps and Games] sasa g:
Good job. Work good on LG GT540.

TNX
[Android Apps and Games] Cocolopes:
Waiting for the update!!! Great app!!

Desde el defy loco!!
[Android Apps and Games] bliind:
I love this app, except on grid view, it seems to get killed by the system and takes a good 30-45 seconds to load my apps when I open it sometimes.. Can you make an option to stay in memory? That would make this perfect because when it doesn't have to reload everything, it pops right open immediately and works perfectly..
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
0.5 - 16/07/11

Horizontal paged scroll

SHOULD stay in memory

[FIX] Bug on create shortcut

Option to low-quality background (improves scrolling)

Custom font type (to install a new font, put it into /sdcard/AltDrawer/fonts)

Other little fixes and changes and dont' remember :p

;)

Some screenshots:
[Android Apps and Games] djsimonr:
Liking the update :-) now using horizontal scrolling and backgroud looks alot better.

Thanks again, keep up the good work....
[Android Apps and Games] Cocolopes:
Great update...an idea...maybe you can add the auto arrange of the icons in horizontal scroll...that would be nice...

Thank again!!!

And the short cut function its not working in zeam launcher :'(

Desde el defy loco!!
[Android Apps and Games] Jens Christensen:
Seems to work sometimes only on my Optimus One using LauncherPro. But I'm loving the horisontal scroll :-)
[Android Apps and Games] LuffyPSP:
finally i can use MIUI like normal droid phone! i'll put all apps in one folder now!
[Android Apps and Games] duboi97:
Wow this is a big improvement from version .4 it's a lot smoother makes me wanna move back to miui.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Well, I don't know why the shortcuts are not working. Your logcat shows that the app does not have that permission, but it does :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] meazz1:
thanks, nice app.
[Android Apps and Games] Cocolopes:
Well every thing work great...but the launcher just reset the configuration...I check the option to hide the home button...but sometimes the home button just don't hide...

Desde el defy loco!!
[Android Apps and Games] Are.Two:
The only problem that I am having with it thus far is that the home button doesn't work. It won't align to the left or right of the screen either. I LOVE the horizontal scrolling though.

Sent from R2's G2 using XDA Premium App
[Android Apps and Games] twilightvanquisher:
Just wanted to say that this app is pretty great so far, and with an upcoming icon editing option for the drawer this will be the best drawer out there. keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] jr67:
Since the update I can't get rid of the home button. I uncheck show home button but it doesn't go away. Other than that minor issue and the slow initial load time I'm liking the app.
[Android Apps and Games] imhuy:
I know the folder option is already on the list of to-do but here's a suggestion for the request. Don't make it so that if you click the folder it just goes into another list. Try to make it nice, when you click into the folder, the list slides out or some sort of animation (able to be disabled of course).

Also, something I noticed, when I open an app from AltDrawer, and then hit the back button, it goes back to AltDrawer instead of the home screen. This could be nice or somewhat annoying for others who are used to seeing the home screen and not the drawer again. An option to choose which is better would be nice.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
0.5.1: Fixed home button issue :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
ah lol :D i was going to report that issue :p ok, updating it now :p

but i have some improvement suggestion:

can you make some favourite list? that would make you app drawer godlike :)

(long press icon -> add to favourite)

then in preferences favourite type:

- at top of list : view all favourites at the top of the list

- left/right side : view the favourites with a gesure to left/right side :)

i really like your work - good job! keep it up :)
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
Nice idea, thanks ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bliind:
Still having issues with it being closed by system, at least, that's what I'm assuming the problem is. Most times, it opens right up where I left off, immediately. Sometimes it sits at a black screen for a while until it loads the apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Are.Two:
This is nearly 100% perfect. The other thing that I noticed isn't working is the auto hide indicator option. Whether it's on or off, they auto hide anyway.

Sent from R2's G2 using XDA Premium App
[Android Apps and Games] imhuy:
Option to move the home button by a couple of pixels? It doesn't seem to align with the home button of LauncherPro.

OCD :P
[Android Apps and Games] andrrei22ro:
can you please remove the scrolling bar from the grid?? its is the most perfect app drawer by now. thank you
[Android Apps and Games] DsTroX:
Using it with miui <3 greate work
[Android Apps and Games] NiMH_999:
Thank you for the update. Now am using it full time.

For those who are having problems with loading time, try go to the settings and change from 'sensor' to 'portrait' or 'landscape' depending on what you use the most. This trick solved that problem for me
[Android Apps and Games] kil43:
App is still killed by the system and if i clear the ram it is closed. Load time is between 7-10 secs on average from opening the 'first time' after a sys kill.

This resolved the issue by 2.5 secs for me but still not able to use this full time with a 7.5 second average load up time on new start. Using SGS with this app set to 6 col portrait and smaller font.
[Android Apps and Games] bliind:
This seems to have it killed less often, but it does still die occasionally.

By the way, I'm not using any task killers or the "kill apps" function of MIUI.
[Android Apps and Games] twilightvanquisher:
im not sure which roms you guys are using that its taking so long or system closing so often. even after its killed it seriosly maybe 1 second of a black screen with the title altdrawer at the top before it loads. all i am noticing is that when i use the hide home button option it works til it does system close then it shows the home button but the home button doesnt work. still beats the app drawer on any other program (well adw launcher ex has a nice app drawer but doesnt have a good hide option).
[Android Apps and Games] antonio1475:
Same here about load time. Actually, I prefer killing it because it will take less than a second loading for "first time" after killing. If I keep it running, it will become slower and stumble.

I don't have the other bugs you mention.

Great app! :)
[Android Apps and Games] kushdeck:
mirror:

http://dev-host.org/8xpnzlqzazvi/AltDrawer0.5.1.apk

-deck
[Android Apps and Games] bliind:
I'm running MIUI. I also have a lot of apps installed. That same black screen you sit at for ~1 second I sit at for a minimum of 15sec.
[Android Apps and Games] twilightvanquisher:
Yeah while this app makes miui sounds a lot nicer, miui runs slow no matter what launcher or app drawer you use (from my experience on my mt4g). Running cyanogen it loads perfectly with a good amount of apps.
[Android Apps and Games] pudgybunnyBry:
I just downloaded and installed this app, and it's great so far. Works fast and is smooth. The amount of customization for it so far is very nice. This app drawer will be what I use once a root becomes available for my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] kil43:
I am running stock 2.3.3 on Galaxy S.
[Android Apps and Games] musashiken:
Great app. Works well with Miui.

Got a request. The app icon is kinda low res and a little bland (to me), maybe do a little work on the icon? Like hi res shiny bars or something? My photoshop sucks so can't really help you there.

I'm putting the app in the miui dock so the icon looks poor compared to the others.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
OK, well, so, I'm going to start an icon contest :D

ICON CONTEST

If you like to design the new AltDrawer icon, just follow this points and send me a PM with your design :)

- Must be nice :p

- Must be related to the app

- 128x128 px at least

:D
[Android Apps and Games] jjsoviet:
Ability to edit individual icons and descriptions is in the pipeline, I see. :D

BTW, have you figured out how the app can somehow launch from the stock Honeycomb app drawer button?
[Android Apps and Games] gswarriorfan:
my drawer doesnt auto close when i open an app...
[Android Apps and Games] antonio1475:
Of course not. That function is disabled until the dev fixes what makes that some apps won't launch properly. I'm not going to ask you to read 26 pages of posts, but just reading the changelog of first post where it says

is enough. Some days ago it was written why it is like that, not anymore. So I told you why.

:)
[Android Apps and Games] treUse:
Amazing app, thank you.

If I might suggest a feature, or change though:

When long-pressing an icon it should act as a normal app drawer: letting you drag and drop apps to the launcher. But enable the other options when pressing menu > edit.

Otherwise, great app and I'd gladly buy it if there will ever be a market version.
[Android Apps and Games] twilightvanquisher:
I actually prefer having to long press and create shortcut to add to desktop. It takes 1 second longer. And not having to go mess with settings to hide apps or in the future change icons is just nice.
[Android Apps and Games] xuso:
It's impossible to drag and drop objects between different apps.
[Android Apps and Games] 5hi7h34d:
Somehow in 0.5.1 it no longer "remembers list position". Coulda sworn it worked previously. Running in vertical list mode here (versus horizontal and/or icon mode).
[Android Apps and Games] treUse:
Ah, right.