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[Android Software Development] nerdslogic:
I sure wish I could have been in on the Beta testing for this. I consider myself a bit of a launcher junkie. Currently I have LPP, ADW, SPB 3D Shell, Regina, QQ, ICS, Rocket, Zeam, Honeycomb, and GO launchers all installed on my phone now and I switch quite often as I tend to find each disappointing in it's own way.
[Android Software Development] :
Not sure is you guys know, but magic locker made a locoweed of this concept and is charging for it
[Android Software Development] naturallyfrozen:
Not sure how they're gonna pick testers, but it would be great to have a great diversion of phones. Focused mainly on the "old" phones and some old-end devices because we know that the new phones will run it just fine. That's not to say high-end devices shouldn't be included. Bugs, bugs, bugs are everywhere. FCs would SUCK.

Just my two cents... and a dollar and a dream.

at&tSGS2.
[Android Software Development] leolawliet:
I would like to be a beta tester, I actually have a few devices I can test this out with.

LG Optimus V

HTC Evo 4G

Moto Cliq

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

And soon enough I'll get my hands on the Samsung Transformer from Boost
[Android Software Development] CRXed:
People are just not reading !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Android Software Development] tyl3rdurden:
Do you have the link?
[Android Software Development] :
https://market.android.com/details?...eme.paid.timhughes.roui&feature=search_result

hope that helped
[Android Software Development] vali_ics:
If developers will need beta testers I can help you with it, of course if you need.

I really like this launcher and UI looks, I will get the paid one.

Thanks a lot for your work developers.:-D
[Android Software Development] rddocke:
Lol yuh Beggars!
[Android Software Development] :
I would love to beta test!
[Android Software Development] tyl3rdurden:
Oh wow. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] linuxmotion:
Our will be alot more than just a lockscreen when were done.
[Android Software Development] antonio1475:
Do you guys have any rights about that design? Or since the ROU UI was published some time ago as an idea, anybody is free to make something with this UI, as the app in market?

:)
[Android Software Development] TeamROU:
No. Cryshop still maintains the copyright as it is his creation and the author of that app is in clear violation of copyright as he is using his concept artwork without cryshop's permission. We have now notified him of that fact.
[Android Software Development] pooley:):
I nevertheless made a good LS :) why don't you work with him instead of against ? (just a thought not complain at all)
[Android Software Development] Sonic7:
looks really promising !!! Well done. I you need beta testers I'm your man :D:D
[Android Software Development] kiltedthrower:
I just wanted to say this launcher looks very aesthetically nice. Thank you for working on such a great launcher. I can't tell you how many launchers I (and many of the people here) have tried and gone through to find a nice one.

Thanks for the hard work.
[Android Software Development] jerrya:
this has some huge potential from the video, would really love to see this go into production. If its possible, would love to help beta test. Pretty good at pounding whatever app I am given and detailed reports as well. I am running a stock Thunderbolt (unrooted) currently using GoLauncher as my primary launcher.

And no, I am not asking for a freebee! if this has the potential to be what is shown, willing to pay for beta!
[Android Software Development] daenney:
Very curious to see what this brings but it's about damn time someone thought of a new launcher design. Everything (except for SlideScreen and WP7 Home) are based on the same concept with either an app drawer or sliding screens ala iPhone. Though they all have features that make them unique, their design it not one of them.

ROU Launcher is however unique, both in design and functionality. The only thing I'm having issues with is the extreme border-radius roundness of it all. Though it's very playful I'm wondering if it's not too much. Guess the beta will tell :).
[Android Software Development] iLiberate:
Yeah, I love the "roundedness of it all" but a UI based on this concept will most likely not be able to maximize the screen space unless it's done really well. For example, on the "messaging" screen" between the picture in the bubble and the width of the bubble it looks like a full text (200 characters) would fill the screen completely.

I love the concept, just want efficiency too :)
[Android Software Development] quertiy:
+1 for efficiency. The design eats too much screen estate.
[Android Software Development] claus1953:
Love the look of it as i am always looking for different launchers. Will try it out as soon as available and if it works right and smooth and with low memory use i will buy it for sure.

If possible would also love to test it on my SGS i9000T with GB ROM 2.3.5.
[Android Software Development] tyl3rdurden:
We will try our best to incorporate all of your feedback as its great to hear back the overall communities diverse suggestions. However, I also just want to say that its impossible to please everybody and so I'm sorry if the overall design doesnt fit all of your tastes :( But nontheless thanks and keep them coming and we'll do our best. Thanks everyone!
[Android Software Development] Southern_mind:
Hope you guys incorporate a sweet lockscreen. Like honeycomb with app shortcut.
[Android Software Development] lemmy_0:
If you guys need more beta testers, count me in.

owns a Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Thunderbolt.
[Android Software Development] FloatingFatMan:
Now THIS is what I love to see! People making unique and interesting UI's instead of copying other devices. Keep up the great work, guys! :)
[Android Software Development] lukewong01:
Count me in for Testers too..:)..any news just sent to my Gmail (lukewong96@gmail.com)...;)
[Android Software Development] Tweezydak1d:
willing to test also
[Android Software Development] gotetrunks:
Looks great!

Will it be themable? Like go launcher or adw?

Sent from my Gingabishonen I9100
[Android Software Development] acrossy:
I Would love to be given the chance to be 1 of the beta testers, if that's ok!?

I'm using a LG-P500 so i could provide some input on how it behaves on that specific hardware :)
[Android Software Development] Tak3r07:
If you are looking for beta tester you can count me in aswell ( tak3r07@gmail.com )

I have a HTC HD2 with Cm7

My hardware is similar to htc desire/htc desire hd
[Android Software Development] Pandemic:
i will test it to on my x10i

with wolfbreak v6s

send me the link in a pm
[Android Software Development] TheGrammarFreak:
So's everyone...

Had you bothered to search the thread you'd know this. Yes, they are working on a theme engine too

Everyone can test on specific hardware

They're not looking for testers at the moment

That's good to know. Don't expect a PM
[Android Software Development] flipfreak:
I was waiting for someone to say something like this, and I was about to. People don't pay attention to anything. Stop asking to be in the beta. READ THE OP!

Discuss how much you like it and why? What features do you hope it has? What features are you looking forward to? This is a discussion thread! So discuss...
[Android Software Development] HoochieCoo:
I like the concept of this. It's nice to see someone trying something different instead of just offering variations on the same thing.

I run a simplified interface, and would really like it to be simpler. If I want to dump a lot of icons and widgets on a dozen different home screens I can choose from a number of different launchers. I want access to my most commonly used actions in a easy to find, and good looking way. I have 5 screens with a limited number of items on each. Technically, I could run 3-4 and not see much difference in the usability. Some people want this flexibility, some don't need it.

I hope the theming is comprehensive enough for someone to change everything... not just some option to change colors and/or a fixed number of alternatives.

I do wonder about the categories they offer in their drawer. One of the reason I hate Sense is that fixed 3 button bar. I rarely use my phone, so I don't need a phone icon. I want something else there. Can't do it without hacking. So on these categories ROUUI offers, I would really want a way to change them. For example, instead of Games (which I don't have a lot of), I want productivity apps, etc...

EDIT:

Oh... It would also be cool if there were a matching Theme Chooser theme I could apply so that when I transitioned from the launcher to the rest of Android, it felt like I was in the same OS.
[Android Software Development] :
I am sorry I stand corrected...it is the sense 1.1 lockbar image....THE EXAXT COPIED ONE. This is a variation of the same thing. This is not original. Your the reason why good apps don't make it and clones of the same apps do. Try circle launcher or wave launcher..they are simple and innovative.
[Android Software Development] HoochieCoo:
Innovative? Hardly. I've tried both. Didn't stick with either. Wave Launcher didn't offer me anything other than an alternative to a dock bar... that I already get from LPP or Go or ADW Ex... except it floated... and waved. Pretty slick piece of coding... it didn't offer me anything new though. Circle Launch isn't much more than a variation of a folder.... except instead of displaying icons in an enclosed box, it's in a circle... or a horizontal line.

It would appear ROUUI is offering more than just a launcher though. The video shows a calendar, social, and SMS. We'll see. This is all about choice, and we'll see how well executed this is. You don't have to use it ya know.
[Android Software Development] :
Dude again nothing that has not been done and much better like Go launcher. The dock bar in ADW I can see a slight point when compared to wave launcher but all the hidden dock bar does is hide and show thats it...so not sure what you are getting at buddy. I was trying to excerise my freedome of speech and my opinion to the developer that they should try something different to succeed. When you are going aganist ADW, LPP, or GO it is very hard to penetrate the market when such highly optimized solutions already exist.
[Android Software Development] naturallyfrozen:
All these are just speculations. It's too early in the game. Who's to say they haven't changed that already? You don't like it? Voice your opinion, then move on.

Not everyone do this for money. There's this thing called ummm... Passion? Maybe very few, but it definitely exist.

at&tSGS2.
[Android Software Development] HoochieCoo:
Well yes. I would consider this much closer to Go than ADW Ex since Go has the associated apps like Go Contacts, Go SMS, Go Widgets, etc... So in that sense, Go is at least attempting to offer a cohesive solution that looks consistent across the board. If you used all their pieces, it would feel like the same OS, instead of a hodge-podge of apps.

I'm not even sure what new/innovative/different means in this case. If I did, I would write it. What I want is a consistent interface that integrates the activities I use. Launchers like ADW Ex, LPP, etc offer the same metaphor and a huge amount of flexibility. One of the best iOS programmers I've worked with honestly feels the iOS shell is perfect... and you can't get much more limited than that. He honestly feels all the flexibility of the current crop of Android launchers is confusing (and ultimately unproductive and aesthetically inconsistent) for many users; Especially since moving from one thing to the next often looks (and behaves) so different.

My guess, based entirely on a single video showing some of the features, is that this is a more comprehensive solution offering launcher + apps. There is plenty of room in the market, and often there is no way to know what will stick. This is their shot.

As am I. Don't get your panties in a wad. You started a discussion, and I am discussing. Or did you not want a discussion? This is certainly more interesting than the numerous "Hey, I can test" posts. ;)
[Android Software Development] punshkin:
On one of the screenshots the widgets for calls, texts and mail seem to be on position 2,3 and 4 on a grid of 4.

I hope it will be possible to arrange then on a grid of 3 so they look centred?
[Android Software Development] Kailkti:
Love the UI, it is refreshing and a sort of new interface. I give much praise for whoever or the team that designed this concept. You've got a lot of promise and I really hope this opens a bright future for you guys.
[Android Software Development] bconover93:
can't wait. looks cool
[Android Software Development] YoungSinema:
Hoochie and WetBo please continue to discuss this. It's way better that seeing the "I would like to be a tester" posts. It looks like people read the thread but "accidentally" skipped the part about them not looking for testers just to get a free copy of this.

Anyway, I've seen/used a ton of launchers. Visually, this appears to be one of the best, but I don't think it'll stand out enough to make people decide that it'll be there primary launcher. I see people using it then going back to what they;ve been using. In my case, SPB Shell 3D. I hope I'm wrong.
[Android Software Development] Gnaver:
Hi someone told here that it'll work only on specific hardware..so this launcher wont be wide range app? If itll support only hdpi devices then there no reason to try it when there a lot of hdpi only launchers...I hope I'm wrong and everyone with crappy or awesome device can try it ;-)

Swyped from my Galaxy Mini via XDA app
[Android Software Development] GeezyAF:
This looks amazing.

I love the concept.

Maybe the finished product will drag me away from ADW.EX.
[Android Software Development] foxzhao:
good luck with you guys,i want to have a try...
[Android Software Development] ahlMAR:
its the coolest design i saw for a handy until now. make this pls for windows phone 7.
[Android Software Development] IE-coRe:
some kind of a joke?
[Android Software Development] onestoploser:
This took me by surprise also... wtf?

Drunk texted from my CM7 Bolt
[Android Software Development] linuxmotion:
We aim to support as many devices as we can from phones to tablets, low end and high. Its still in alpha stages and currently only has hdpi images but that will change. For lower end devices we just have to minimize memory usage and make sure the speed is acceptable(smooth no glitches)
[Android Software Development] HiddenSanctum:
I have to say, this is one of the nicest launchers I've seen. Looking forward to the formal release =]
[Android Software Development] MaximilianPs:
At the moment i'm using SPB sell 3d I'm Yusuf it from the age of windows mobile, and the most things that I like is the contact interaction,.most of shell have a lot of stuff, but they forget the fact .. this is a phone, I need easy and cool widget to have my contact on screen and spb have some interesting feature, so, think about it ;)
[Android Software Development] Bluewall:
Just want to say one thing. Next step, ROUUI ROM ! It could be a good alternative to MIUI :D

But, for now, i must say i'm very impressed ! really cool UI :) Can't wait to give it a try on my surely CM9 Sensation in december :D
[Android Software Development] punshkin:
i dont know why many people are asking for a ROM...

Market releases are easier to keep up to date, and thanks to androids nature we can replace almost anything with apps and set as standart.

Sure there are some things apps cant theme but instead of making a rom which will have little device support it`s easier to create a Morph or a ThemeEngine Theme since CM is available for a LOT devices and even more devices have unofficial port that work quite well
[Android Software Development] acrossy:
Sorry about that! I was in such a rush I didn't notice the beta-tester hunting was already over!

Well in that case, good luck! I hope the app ends up running well, smoothly and bug free :)
[Android Software Development] oscarbum:
I AM your target demographic and cannot wait to fork over however much it costs to give it a whirl.
[Android Software Development] MaximilianPs:
I'm, just like oscarbum, wish to be a part of the ROU UI population :)

Really intresting post, tyl3rdurden I totally agree with you, I just open you think about some contact widget too ;o)

as said early ATM i'm using SPB Shell which have some intresting feature, ..

see this (http://nokia.hdblog.it/wp-content/gallery/spb-shell-3d/spb_3d_2_300811.jpg)

and sms and birthday reminder which can be browsed on this way ...(http://www.gogadgetnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/spb-mobile-shell-3d-1.jpg)

I didn't say which you have to made it on this way, who designed RUI is very talented, and have a great taste, i just show the feature and not the way to do things ok ? :)
[Android Software Development] jay_993:
I don't know whether the OP has thought of adding capability of themeing. It should be included to compete with other launchers although this one really is something different :)
[Android Software Development] TheGrammarFreak:
Please search next time, themeing has been discussed on a number of occasions. Themeing will be included
[Android Software Development] tat2me2:
Looking forward to a Fresh, New UI...
[Android Software Development] djkidy123:
Great work there,is there any news???
[Android Software Development] corybucher:
Would love to beta teat for you all if you might have some room you can pm me for an answer. Thanks for the hard work.
[Android Software Development] oscarbum:
Cheers, mate! :)
[Android Software Development] vitalij92:
Any News ?
[Android Software Development] redbullcat:
Twitter is where we post news that isn't enough for a post here :)

That said, our new preview video is coming hopefully very soon!
[Android Software Development] YoungSinema:
Where did you get the idea that they were beta testing? I know you couldn't have read the op because in the op it says DO NOT ASK ABOUT BETA TESTING
[Android Software Development] gsw5700:
have you tried spb shell 3d, now thats different, I love it

Sent using TCP/IP
[Android Software Development] MaximilianPs:
I'm with SPB 3D Shell from years, the first time that i use is was under Win.Mobile with my HTD HD (the first one... dear old stone :D)

Now it's evolved alot, it's stable and fast and have all stuff which a modern phone need.

I really like it, but i think ROU UI is much more stylish and maybe it's what I'm really looking for.. if ever see the light :D:D:D
[Android Software Development] lactosedept:
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for all the hard work you guys are doing! Really excited for this launcher to come out!
[Android Software Development] dreamgirl2011:
RE: The new ROU UI available coming soon

Can this be used for a HTC Evo 4g phone when available?
[Android Software Development] linuxmotion:
Ineed10char
[Android Software Development] mauri121:
hi want to know when you get a version to use??
[Android Software Development] evie12604:
Read back through the thread then
[Android Software Development] plotinus:
guys excellent work, been waiting for this laucher since i saw the thread, keep up the good work
[Android Software Development] hello5629:
amazing !!!!!!!!!!
[Android Software Development] anubis2k3:
How much longer tell this is released? I wanna play with it! hehe
[Android Software Development] acax456:
So long.... :-<
[Android Software Development] Gnaver:
Dammit read first post before asking the same questions all over again... Developer said: beta - late November and market release mid/ late December
[Android Software Development] TrueYears:
probably never

projects like these never seem to be completed
[Android Software Development] AdrianM:
@teamROU: "Beta testing applications will open in 2 or 3 days, with a hands on post by @UltraLinx and a new video by us. "

Source: twitter.

Sent from the future using my thoughts.
[Android Software Development] HaloMediaz:
Launchers work on any android smartphone. So if i download adw on my phone, it will be the same app that you download. Same applies to this launcher i think. :)
[Android Software Development] androidboss7:
can't wait!! ;)
[Android Software Development] anubis2k3:
Oh yea, thinking back I remember reading that, silly me. Must have just got too excited is all.
[Android Software Development] tomyboombotz:
Exciting!

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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.617275,-74.158652
[Android Software Development] jusada:
It gone very quiet on the beta front. Hope theres not been a problem. Have very high hopes for this launcher.
[Android Software Development] vitalij92:
Doescit work on a Galaxy Notev?

Cause it have a 1280*800 Screen!

If you want i could test it ^_^
[Android Software Development] cenculko:
Hi,can i be a beta tester?Pllls.i have i9000 with latest cyanogenmod 7 or MIUI
[Android Software Development] brent8577:
the v2 and v1. themes for wl don't work. let us know when they do.
[Android Software Development] xheavymetaldadx:
You do realize those wl themes weren't made by these guys right?
[Android Software Development] evie12604:
Please please please will everybody read first post with regards to potential release dates and beta testing.

Any useful info will be lost in all these pointless posts.

When beta testers are required they will let us know.
[Android Software Development] naturallyfrozen:
Not everyone will ever read the first post, if they do, they read part of it. Human "error", sorry to say.

at&tSGS2.
[Android Software Development] trickster2369:
OP should be the first thing you read when following a new thread. If not, it's ignorance, not human error.
[Android Software Development] k1000716:
Agreed. The number one cause of issues is members failing to read the OP. I always make a point to read anything twice, even then I miss stuff occasionally!

(back to patiently waiting for this fantastic concept to become reality)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Android Software Development] naturallyfrozen:
... And that's why you still have people asking to be testers or release date.

at&tSGS2.
[Android Software Development] androidboss7:
Will this be workiing on all phones?

Sent from my GT540
[Android Software Development] ssmr2t:
I think the development was stopped
[Android Software Development] Gnaver:
You think wrong... They posting updates on twitter, they don't have time to answer every question which is explained in first post.
[Android Software Development] KlugN:
Pwnd

Lol
[Android Software Development] redbullcat:
Development certainly has not stopped. We are opening our first stage of closed beta testing soon, and we are giving a beta apk to select Android sites.

I can't express enough on how much we want this project to be out in the open, and to be used. We have some unique features (did you see that QuickSlide part in the video?) that we want to show off, and when we launch our new website, some will hopefully be shown off.
[Android Software Development] Teio:
If you want this to be in the open, why release closed beta? I'm not criticising in any way, please don't get me wrong, it's a legit question, open beta will reach so much more people and therefore more bugs will be discovered... Plus the huge spread this will make possible for your app...
[Android Software Development] rentaric:
Brilliant plan if you want to ruin your reputation.
[Android Software Development] TheGrammarFreak:
Yeah, open betas with bugs can completely ruin an app. I'd rather it was closed until next year, and launched with a strong first release
[Android Software Development] punshkin:
As much as I want to have ROUUI I can't agree more.
[Android Software Development] YoungSinema:
Then what are they reading? Where do they get the idea that there is a beta. If you don't read the OP when open a new thread then you shouldn't even open the thread, it's pointless