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[Android Apps and Games] short/y:
I've stopped the service but kept the app installed. Periodically, the services restarts on its own. I haven't come up with a foolproof way to recreate this but it seems like it may restart whenever I install or update an app. It should, of course, remain stopped.
[Android Apps and Games] chekkko10:
good job! :)
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Question: what version of Android/device is this happening on?

A side note: I'm working on the theming engine to improve compatibility when using JellyBean.
[Android Apps and Games] Grgur:
Asus Transformer Infinity TF700T, Android 4.2.1
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Ah. I was expecting some 2.3 version, not 4.2.1 (Google did interesting changes with multithreading then reverted them a few versions later)

OK, it "feels" slow on my GNex as well. It's the good old "being fast" v. "being perceived as fast" dichotomy in user experience design.

I'll see if I can speed things up using a "L2 cache."

Also, the latest release (b44) should now persist the cache for 10 seconds so that if you restart the service, it will not be lost.
[Android Apps and Games] Grgur:
Regarding the 'slow icons' bug, I've done some experiments. If the "display notification icon" option is selected, icons are displayed correctly. As soon as I deselect this option, icons after launcher scrolling start lagging by several seconds.

Thing is, it worked correctly in the older versions, before the rewrite. And I really don't want the notification icon. I don't mind ocasionally restarting service, but the lagging icons are really annoying. Can anything be done about it?
[Android Apps and Games] 白い熊:
I'm using the donate version sad would like to use the dark theme.

However, while other themes work, if I select the dark one in settings, I just see the default theme look.

What could be causing this?
[Android Apps and Games] stmaster:
I also experience "slow icons" on Galaxy S4 with KitKat. The slow icons are more noticeable when quick scrolling up/down. A bit annoying but other then that awesome app.
[Android Apps and Games] Publiuss:
Hi

This app is meant to update it's list at every package install, uninstall or update intercepting some specific broadcasts.

You should try some app as "autorun manager" (in advanced mode) to disable this broadcasts.
[Android Apps and Games] short/y:
It's one thing to update its app list, it's another for the service to continue after the list has been updated.
[Android Apps and Games] Ylar:
Seems to work on nexus 4. :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] punshkin:
nice! thanks for this useful App!

Maybe you can take these 2 ideas into consideration:

-total black background (not grey like the dark)

-swiping in the other direction closes it (now you have to tap on the other area
[Android Apps and Games] AABatteries:
Great app! Works flawlessly on my CM10.1 Nexus S. For those of you struggling with notification icon, there's a quick fix that lets you remove this annoyance while still preventing the OS from killing the app. Just start the app, allow it to display the icon, long press on it, tap app info, then untick "Show notifications". Will work for 4.x+ only

My thoughts on the app:

The interface is not evenly spaced - the letter ribbon seems to be off-center - see attachment.

You could dump the scroll indicator on the ribbon, it offers nothing and creates an unpleasant feeling of cluttered UI.

It would be great if you could implement a floating enlarged letter overlay when scrolling the letter ribbon (see second attachment for an example in "People" app)

EDIT: Will upload pictures later, I'm having some problems with xda app
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
Thanks for the notification tip! I never used that before, and though it only related to incoming messages.

[edit] Well, in the i9000, i can get the app to work maybe once every 3-4 attempts by swiping left from the lower left corner. And it even opens while using the launcher. With transparancies enabled, its very pretty (see screenshot)
[Android Apps and Games] vicky4slayer:
Well, it just doesn't work on my galaxy y, start service stays on forever is it supposed to be like that, if yes then op please increase the area and its sensitivity where it is easily recognizable, waiting for the next version.:banghead:
[Android Apps and Games] Big-A-Rob:
What a fantastic app. Once the swipe sensitivity gets honed in this will be killer.
[Android Apps and Games] inaudibly:
Swiping works fine on atrix cm10. An improvement which could me made is to make sure the transition smoother so it feels natural when your swiping it. Other than that this is amazing, really adds another dimension to the android os
[Android Apps and Games] SwimDrewid:
This app is brilliant.

SGSiii running 4.2.1 aokp
[Android Apps and Games] tejadakenneth:
awesome. this is good for my device.

suggestion: make it more butterly soft when sliding in the left side.

overall this app is amazing :)) spread this
[Android Apps and Games] Geatre:
A few more seconds... Initializing apps list.

The service is running, but I only get the message "A few more seconds... Initializing apps list.". Rebooted the phone, no change.

I have a HTC Desire, running a gingerbread 2.3.7 MIUI room with data2ext.

Seems very promising!
[Android Apps and Games] scottspa74:
Working fine here on the Evo LTE. PACman ROM. Thank you for this!!! It IS a little difficult, you have to really catches the edge just right. A wider sensitivity would be nice.

I've been dying for something like this since moving to android from winmo. With winmo, you always had a start button no matter where you are. Never had to go to home screen.

My only suggestion would be the ability to swipe from right edge, since left edge is hard to reach (for me, and likely others).

I used to use wave launcher cuz you could pick a spot (any spot) on edge of screen, longpress for .5 sec, and your app drawer would open on top of whatever screen you're in . Might be code worth looking at.

Anyhow, this is great and has wicked potential! Thank you so so so much!!!

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Just hold your home button to see running apps switcher. It seems like blotting this awesome app with extra features would kind of defeat the point of this service. (IMHO)

Edit 3: I LOVE that you are working on this, Android needs it. Hopefully you can implement swipe from right edge. Unfortunately I can't use it til then. My thumb just can't reach left edge of screen . Are you a lefty lol?

In any case, thank you.

PS, I would buy it if you could implement left edge, and increased active zone.
[Android Apps and Games] PenguinxEnjoi:
Does not work for GB? If it does, well then it does not for me. When I swipe it says it's building app lists. I waited almost 20 minutes and it still says it. Notice the time difference in the status bar
[Android Apps and Games] Ullebe1:
Doesn't seem to work for me on my Galaxy Nexus. Crashes as soon as it finishes building the app list, and starts running. I have a LOT of apps, almost 10gb, so that may be the cause.

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Ullebe1
[Android Apps and Games] guerouig:
come on, it's only a tiny fraction of a second !

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I wonder why it's not working on YOUR s3 i9300; it's perfectly working on mine (but i must say i'm running cm10.1)
[Android Apps and Games] romskii:
i'm going to test on 4.1.2 SGS3 :)
[Android Apps and Games] lesscro:
Man... :o

Looks like promising... an interesting stuff... Remember some launcher on WinMo with this specific feature...

I see you Icon is a "search basic icon"... are you interesting by a collaboration ?

I have some GFX skills and i have another IDEA about skin or stuff who can will be eye catching for final user...

See ya !!

Works great on HoX !!
[Android Apps and Games] Dhiraj:
I have done factory reset recently , almost no user apps..GB 2.3.5.I will try the latest one.
[Android Apps and Games] deathblade:
Loving the app my only thought is that why make it be over top of the already active app, you should make it so you can still use the app your in with it open, so you can be like" OK gotta open this to do this... Oh wait what was it I needed to use it for again (scroll through and double check real quick before opening) oh yeah OK awesome" :)
[Android Apps and Games] alexhdkn:
It's not working i'm running 2.3.7 on motorola droid pro, the app itself starts, same for service but when i have to swipe from left to right it says : wait a second app list loading

EDIT: Now it's working with 1.3 thanks a lot, it's fantastic, i suggest you to let the user chose the size of the list!

2nd EDIT: the integrated task killer does not work..
[Android Apps and Games] Zarroc00:
hmm seems like it doenst works so good on my Optimus One... I want to slide out the menu from left and i'm sure that i'm doing this right because somrtimes the menu appears but then 20 times not. Why...?

I'm using 4.2
[Android Apps and Games] chareos12:
See above
[Android Apps and Games] NooBs7yL3:
Thank you for your work, works good in my Motorola atrix with cm10

For me it will be useful if you make a category where we can put the favorites app (so you haven't to scroll and find the app, just go to favorites)

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[Android Apps and Games] 089man:
I can not download? Forbidden error message are coming.

What is the correct link for Samsung s2?

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[Android Apps and Games] deathblade:
Just click the link "gyf.apk" in the op
[Android Apps and Games] rickoslyder:
Doesn't work on GSIII I9300 CM 10.1, sliding action doesn't make anything happen.
[Android Apps and Games] 089man:
Yes I have, then test all download buttons and every time it's comes 403 forbidden.

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[Android Apps and Games] FormelLMS:
I really like this idea.

Is it possible to hide some apps manually, because the list of all apps is very long with widgets and so on.

Keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] leo.benveniste:
I love the app and I can't wait for the update with "only over home" preference. I use feedly and it has it's own, swipe from the left action.

There's also a little lag, I swipe and there's maybe a second 'til it opens (I'm using a GNex on 4.2)

And a few requests for the future:

- Less white space( or should I say gray space?) between apps, I'd love to see more apps on the screen.

- Turn on/off the "search by letter" column, I never use it and I would love to turn it off

- Auto update? at least until it's on the play store so everyone beta testing this always has the latest version instead of having to check the forum (I know this might be a hassle, but it's always very useful for apps outside the play store, the folks at Whatsapp+ have it.

- The ability to hide apps. I'm a Apex user and I have plenty of apps hidden in my drawer, I would love to be able to do the same here since there are many apps I don't want to see there.

- Close the drawer with swipe as well and not only clicking outside. When I first opened the side launcher my first attempt at closing it was to swipe it out. It's a small detail but there might be a lot of people who like it. I know I do.

- Maybe a search bar at the top, I probably won't use it, but it might be a cool addition. maybe make it toggle-able on the preferences

Great app! very useful, in the future I'll probably just eliminate the drawer icon on my home screen :D
[Android Apps and Games] Dhiraj:
Pl. Fix the bugs for gb . I have also tested it on Galaxy note N700 with ics , not working.
[Android Apps and Games] 089man:
Have take the link now in standard browser and now it's start fine.

Have install this application, wow respect.

Works fine with s2 and jellybam aokp and cm10 rom.

Verry good, i like. Great idea.

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[Android Apps and Games] GalaxyUser:
Working like a charm on my Motorola Razr i using Intel ! :)
[Android Apps and Games] CnC-ROCK:
Same problem for me too.....@op how to fix this error?
[Android Apps and Games] Herorich:
Works great on my GN with modaco 4.2.1 and tf300t with cm10.1.

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[Android Apps and Games] deathblade:
Along with the above I think it may need some tweaking with the way it reads the swype to open or just change it to say a double tap any where on the screen, or something, cuz there are plenty of reports saying how often it reads to open, and I can't open it with a swype of my thumb have to use index finger, or if we could make a custom "hotkey" from with in the preferences that be cool.

Oh and maybe add a right swype to close or something, to give out a smoother flow
[Android Apps and Games] NooBs7yL3:
+1 for the hotkey

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[Android Apps and Games] bharathexe:
+1

Works on my Defy running JB - CM10 by Quarx

As said by the above user, the app drawer doesn't open when swiped fast.
[Android Apps and Games] leo.benveniste:
One more thing to all this: I just noticed that you can't add apps to the home screen from the side launcher...that would be a must if you're looking to replace the existing drawer. I should just be able to add apps, uninstall or go the the "app info" just like the og drawer by long-pressing any app
[Android Apps and Games] MassiveDRS:
It worked like a charm ..than dude
[Android Apps and Games] Gilbert_Sarip:
Thanks, very good :good:

keep up the good work:good:
[Android Apps and Games] saenz4931:
Is this app works on evo 3D? I installed but it seems not to work

El Demonio in 3D
[Android Apps and Games] bmonster:
Awesome app, works well on my asus tf300.
[Android Apps and Games] Dodgylegs:
Great start! Thank you.

Would be cool it it vibrated so you knew you had swiped it right
[Android Apps and Games] Emmanuel2000:
I'm on the LG P880 but it freezes the entire screen sometimes and you can't click anything all you can do is turn off the phone. also it is very hard to click it.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
New version up for download. Gingerbread should now work. Let me know.

BTW a lot of good input here, I will try to reply to all of you.
[Android Apps and Games] CreepyE:
Where? Link says it's still version 1.0

Nexus 7 16 gb

Latest Xylon Nightly

M-Kernel A-26

JusTunBean Inverted Gapps 6.1.3

Razer (X)'s Inverted Infinitum Theme
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Sorry I haven't updated the app version number in the manifest, only the code version number itself. The 'about' dialog should show "version 1beta2"

I'l increment the version number in future releases to avoid confusion.
[Android Apps and Games] Dhiraj:
Working finally on gingerbread . Tested on wildfire s . But most difficult to find the hotspot , even on large screen note N700. Pl. Provide different option for start and stop , accidently place the finger at the middle of the screen . Greate start. Thanks. Keep it up.
[Android Apps and Games] deathblade:
You got it working On your note?
[Android Apps and Games] CreepyE:
Works great on my n7. No lag pulling up the drawer like others. Loving this app

Nexus 7 16 gb

Latest Xylon Nightly

M-Kernel A-26

JusTunBean Inverted Gapps 6.1.3

Razer (X)'s Inverted Infinitum Theme
[Android Apps and Games] imarmand:
Nice app and idea, i am using it on a Motorola atrix 4g. launches perfect, but i can not close it by swipping right.
[Android Apps and Games] blackbearblanc:
Agreed. And if you need a cross animation, as in Deer Reader and Falcon, I might be able to get some code for you .
[Android Apps and Games] adoool92:
works well.. scrolling isnt smooth.. and id settle with an option of no ribbon..just to give it a more minimalism look.. very nice app indeed
[Android Apps and Games] m11kkaa:
Great work!

It's working on cm7 now except one little bug: I can't start Google+ via your launcher. I get the message "No applications can perform this action".

logcat:

I/ActivityManager( 2379): Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.INFO] flg=0x10000000 pkg=com.google.android.apps.plus cmp=android/com.android.internal.app.ResolverActivity } from pid 15412
I/RenderView(15654): OnPause RenderView com.cooliris.media.RenderView@4052a2e8
W/asset ( 2379): deep redirect failure from 0x0103003e => 0x0a060004, defStyleAttr=0x0101006c, defStyleRes=0x01030019, style=0x00000000
W/IntentResolver( 2379): resolveIntent failed: found match, but none with Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT
W/IntentResolver( 2379): resolveIntent failed: found match, but none with Intent.CATEGORY_DEFAULT
I/ActivityManager( 2379): Displayed android/com.android.internal.app.ResolverActivity: +373ms
[Android Apps and Games] mario1634:
I'm having a problem when opening up the apk and not picking an apk it will not close unless I pick one and then exit

Sent from my LG Esteem
[Android Apps and Games] m11kkaa:
you can tap into the empty space to the right to close it.
[Android Apps and Games] lascoul:
this is a copy cat of action launcher
[Android Apps and Games] foffit:
I can't download your app. Error 403 Forbidden when clicking on the download button. :confused:

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[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Not sure what is causing this 403 error. Anyone else seeing it?

lascoul:

Not a copycat per se but, as acknowledged in the OP: "It's inspired from others' work"

The main difference is that GYF can be run from anywhere, which fits my need.

Also, thanks for mentioning the launcher: I could not remember which one had that feature and it deserves recognition for being different from most other launchers.
[Android Apps and Games] vicky4slayer:
Its finally working on my gb device, but need the sensitivity to be better, good work.:)
[Android Apps and Games] carlos123456:
Thankyou handy app keep the updates up :) only problem with it on my s3 is i have to fight with it to get it to open, maybe adding some sort of motion to open it for those that struggle finding the sweet spot would be cool.(like a throw at the wall motion :( little frustrating but will be a cool app.

thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] MrFrem82:
It's working on my Galaxy W, CM9RC2

Godd work and keep working on it...it's a great idea!

Maybe you could add an option to remove ribbon bar, for a more minimalist look
[Android Apps and Games] CnC-ROCK:
the new version worked.. thanks:good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Android Apps and Games] internauta2000:
Hi cyansmoker ...

Nice app, in later releases, you could completely remove the notification in the bar and the list of notifications ... in my opinion this is unnecessary.
[Android Apps and Games] lesscro:
No more talking...

Ubuntu by Canonical want make something like this..; and Man you need make this too...

Will be an evotlution of GYF... no name, only icon and when we slide on ICON... an classical box in right side with text...

cheers
[Android Apps and Games] Spatinator:
Mine says that too but i have just about 100-150 apps installed.

Im also on 2.3.4
[Android Apps and Games] ArtemisRider:
The latest version works on the Xperia P with no lag. Keep up the good work and continue to add new features.
[Android Apps and Games] FrankyDoodle:
After using this I found out its almost impossible to hit the left keyboard keys.
[Android Apps and Games] blackbearblanc:
Still bad swipe om Nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] Rooted_S3:
Hi,

I`ts a very nice app but ;

Once i open the drawer from where ever i am, i can`t close it... i have to stop it in the notification list...

SGS 3 CM 10.1
[Android Apps and Games] vicky4slayer:
Just press on the side at blank screen. :rolleyes::sly:
[Android Apps and Games] dratsablive:
Can't seem to get it working on S3 AT&T, 4.1.1. Rooted stock rom. Tried while running Go Launcher or Touch Wiz but can't get the side menu to show up.
[Android Apps and Games] 089man:
Here its works fine with go launcher and s2 and jellybam aokp and cm10.

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[Android Apps and Games] Raymond199483:
Works on my kindle fire hd 7

sent from my kindle fire hd
[Android Apps and Games] HerrJuancho:
Thanks a lot pal, it works like a charm on both my devices :victory:, my Xperia Arc with a custom ROM (Android 4.0.4) and my Galaxy 5 on CM 7.1

I haven't had issues such as not being able to pull the list, or loading the apps. I have about 70 apps + smartwatch apps on my Xperia Arc, and about 40 on my galaxy 5.

Bugs:

- Well, actually I wouldn't say it's a bug, it's more like something obvious, but whenever you uninstall an app it continues to appear, and the same goes for installing it, it won't appear inmediately unless you relaunch the app in both cases.

- I don't know if I'm the only one having this issue, but nobody else said anything about it. In both my devices it is quite hard to get to type the letter q and a :rolleyes: (since I speak spanish, the extra letter ñ makes the a to be vertically aligned to the q). I don't know about other laguages, but in spanish we use a and q quite a lot, so it turns out to be annoying actually. There seems to be an blind thin rectangle on the left exclusive for this launcher.

Suggestion that would be very apprecciated if taken into account:

- Less RAM consuming, since it takes about 16 mb :eek:

- Favorites or most used apps on top of the list :fingers-crossed:

- Some kind of animation would make it look even nicer :cool:

- The option to remove apps from the list.

- Easier way to upgrade (Play store).

Hope to see a lot from this project in the future. It offers an easier way to access the content of the phone, so thanks a lot for your efforts :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] m11kkaa:
I would be really happy if you would make this launcher opensource so we can contribute and maybe create a clone of the ubuntu TouchUI.
[Android Apps and Games] 089man:
Info :

Have test now with my second Rom Android 4.2.1 on galaxy s2.

Works greatest without issues.

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[Android Apps and Games] fr8cture:
It would be cool if you could make it so you can just overlay this on Nova.
[Android Apps and Games] saenz4931:
You should sue them like apple does with Samsung lol

El Demonio in 3D
[Android Apps and Games] ermito:
This is brilliant! Congrats.

Wish there's a way to don't need the icon on status bar.
[Android Apps and Games] kirakun:
Just my suggestions:

1.Allow custom background image.

2.When u slide to the left, this could close the sidebar :)

3. Allow customisations of apps displayed :)

Its really responsive, i appreciate thnx.
[Android Apps and Games] GetPatriotized:
Love this. It's perfect! Well not quite, uses a lot of memory.
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
This works perfectly on a CM10.1 Nexus 7. Works 100% of the time!

I still can't get it working well on a sgs1. Well, its almost impossible to get to the true screen edge due to the phone edge being slightly raised compared to the screen. However on N7 it works like a dream!
[Android Apps and Games] deofavente:
Pretty handy. Works on this phone so far.