[LG V10 Themes and Apps] klark1kent:
Second Screen Custom App Icons & Widget Triggering through Tasker/Zooper/Popup Widget

Hi Guys

So I know this isn't earth shattering, but given we are all feeling a bit underwhelmed with the second screen theming options I thought I'd share. I was able to get Second Screen to recognize a custom APK installed through Tasker using Tasker App Factory. I used a combination of Tasker, Popup Widget, Zooper Widget, and Tasker App Factory for this. I'm one of those guys that bought Tasker pro a long time ago, made some basic stuff, and then gave up because easier options came along... kind of the same with Zooper Widget, but I think I might actually starting using it more (even though I believe ZW support is finished) because I barely use the second screens static app options right now, it's just easier to pop onto the homescreen and open whatever I need. I think taking this route will give you access to stuff you might not want on your main screen easily (for me, that's something like the weather channel app), and doing it in any app you're already in. Essentially you just hit the app icon and your widget pops up with the information you want it to show, my widget is interactive so from there I can click certain things on the widget and open them.

I just tried recording my screen to share but it didn't record the second screen, so I'll need to charge my other phone before I can show you what I'm talking about. I'll hopefully get some pictures or a video up shortly.

By the way, this works with Nova Launcher also... I've seen some other threads where you have to use LG Launcher to change your icon.

https://youtu.be/4_PtV7tvYrc

*credit to Jack Burnett in Zooper Widget G+ forum for creating the initial ZW.

EDIT

You will need the Zooper Widget Template that was created by Jack Burnett, I got this off of Zooper Widget Google + Community because it was easier than creating my own. I did however, edit a lot of the components to make it more in line with what I was looking for. You can do that in Zooper Widget.

This is a static widget that stays on the home screen, but allows you to interact with various shown components.

Jack Burnett original post with widget - https://plus.google.com/+JackMcDonaldBurnett/posts/hJjejJEc1mE

Jack Burnett Template Download Location –

http://www.combathaiku.com/zooper/

In short, you can use this widget standalone and it will not have the Popup Functionality and will always be on the home screen. Clearly this does not help if I am trying to get it on the Second Screen.

Create your Zooper Widget or Import the Template from above.

Create a new Pop Up Widget, import the previously created Zooper Widget into your Pop Up Widget and Save it.

Open Tasker, New Task, + to Add Action, Plugin, Hit Pop Widget Action Plug In… When it opens hit the pencil and select your Pop Up Widget that contains your Zooper Widget. In the bottom right of the Task Edit Screen there will be an icon select button, you can choose your custom icon at that time.

When you are done and on the Tasks list page of Tasker you can long press your Tasker Task that contains your Pop Up Widget and Custom App Icon, you’ll hit the 3 button menu at the top right and select Export. Export it As App. ( You will need Tasker App Factory for this).

When you do that hit the Android icon in the bottom right and it will ask if you want to install the Application just like it does when you download from anywhere else.

You’ll hit install, it should install, hit Done.

Go to Settings, Second Screen, Show When Main Screen is On, App Short Cuts, Scroll down to your APK (make sure you named it in Tasker) and select.

It will add to your second screen and allow you to Use your Custom Icon to interact with your pop up widget options.