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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] nixfu:
To be honest, if your are expecting to customize it with like you can a phone you are going to be disappointed. These head units require extremely stripped down and lightweight launchers, and you will be far better off if you stick to using one of the ones purpose developed to run on them instead of trying out ones designed for phones and tablets.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ibdegen:
[MENTION=5162717]nixfu[/MENTION]-

Thanks for asking and for your suggestion.

KLD, JY, NEXT and 1 or 2 other launchers are preinstalled in the Malaysk ROM version I'm using. I've tried them all and couldn't do with them what I wanted. :crying: One of them has promise (I don't remember which) but is too basic and inflexible to go as far as I want.

I've already mentioned the general reasons they are unsatisfactory for me. Basically, I prefer to have a home screen that's as much like my Note 5's home screen as possible so I don't have to think about where things are or even look at it. Maybe I'm getting feeble in my old age, but when I'm traveling 60 to 120 mph or more, I don't want to have to think about anything but driving or look at anything but the road. :)

To be more specific, I couldn't find a way to remove the time and radio widgets and/or replace them with my own choice(s) on any of the launchers. Also, I couldn't adjust the icon sizes, fonts, colors, backgrounds, etc. to match Nova Launcher, and I couldn't find a way to remove the unsightly (IMO) App Drawer and Home Screen icon bookends and put the App Drawer icon in the bottom dock where I wanted it.

ADW 2.0 beta launcher can do all those things. I only object to how slow it is to launch and appear when Home is pressed. Nova and Apex launchers do everything I want except give me a bottom dock, and both start up as quick as a stock launcher.

If I'm wrong about any of those limitations or observations, please tell me how I can make my preferences so.

One other thing--

I can perceive no benefit in having separate +12V power and ACC power wires. I thought the wires are separate so the OS can remain in memory when the ign. is turned off so it will start up faster when the engine is started.

However, no matter how wire it, it takes just as long to boot up and it indicates it's configuring the apps. I swapped the wires and connected both wires to one or the other power source. No difference.

If I'm wrong, why then have the separate wires? But if my assumption is correct, how do I set it up so it works that way?

I have a feeling this question may be better off in a different thread, but I don't know which or where. So I'd be grateful if anybody reading this can set me straight or point me to where I might find the answer.

Thanks again.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] nyogtha:
Does anyone have apk's or links for KLD and Next launchers?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] SirOrigami:
Turn off the dock. Put icons at bottom
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] SirOrigami:
The 12volt to the stereo doesnt run straight from the batteri, theforw there will be a power shortage when the starter in turned giving it 0 volts for about 2seks. Enough to reset it completly.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] avionaru:
Hey, if you are still looking for a way to get rid of that weather widget: I just installed the version you posted and removed the Weather app.

Use Titanium Backup, find the app, convert it from System App to User App, then remove it completely.

Alternative: force stop and disable it from the Settings - Apps panel.

Restart the unit and the weather info is replaced with the buttons you want.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] mindriot:
Of all these launchers the only one up to standard is car launcher pro, its the only one that seems to have properly been thought through from a drivers point of view.

All the others waste resources, effort, time and focus on uneccessary extra screens, looks, animations and other stupid nonsense.

This is a frontend for car entertainment, and the primary function is to minimise the time your attention and hands arent focused on the controls and the road and to simply and quickly operate the unit. As such the needs are completely different from all other android devices as there is a safety aspect that largely seems ignored.

Carmod is simple, responsive and everything can largely be done from one single functional screen.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] nixfu:
Hey you are correct. It took a couple of tries and reboots to deactivate and eventually delete via titanium but once I deleted the weather app, it has those icons instead.

Thanks.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ibdegen:
Car Launcher would work for me if I could turn off the speed widget. However, if it can be removed, I couldn't figure out how. Is there a way?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] mindriot:
Sorry not sure, I find it incredibly useful, I do a lot of miles in my van and the GPS speed is far more accurate than the vehicle, so its invaluable for speed cameras and average speed camera zones. :)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
anyone ever get a link to this Launcher?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
Well that link to the file server has the KLD launcher apk, but I couldn't get it to install. can you not install a launcher like a regular app?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068:
Looking for this too.

Same result. Launcher shows weather instead of the icons incl. the rocket.

Where to get the laucher or how to configure?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] gtfour:
well guys first you gioing to aplications and force to stop weather aplication then go to titanium backup and remove the weather aplication .

and then reiniciate the device, and then voila the function buttons. sorry for my bad english
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] nyogtha:
I'd like something like this:

http://www.blaupunkt.com/uploads/tx_ddfproductsbp/Cape_Town_94x_Menu_02.jpg

Even WinCE looks miles better than any of the Android launchers:

http://www.autopumpkin.co.uk/media/...f78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/1/e1_3_5.jpg
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] satyraction:
i wanna the the launcher shows weather .but it doesn't

what can i do ?

my mcu:MTCD_KD_v.1.52_1

launcher home page shows clock,wifi,rocket,amplifier...
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] jimimatthews:
I use Nova Launcher as well on my 10.2" hu. I increased the size of icons to around 135%, and luckily I'm in Australia with a right-hand drive car so the dock on the right hand is perfect. I'm also using Jacks Music Widget set to transparent. I've also set Nova Launcher to use the full screen app drawer. I don't use home screen pages, just the dock and the app drawer. Runs as smooth as the other launchers. The only thing I don't like is that the MTCRadio app doesn't use a Media Notification process like music apps and internet radio apps, so the radio channel won't appear in Jacks Music Widget.

[IMG="NovaHeadunit1"]http://i.imgur.com/6JY1G0v.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="NovaHeadunit2"]http://i.imgur.com/4Bmoq4O.jpg[/IMG]
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
that looks pretty cool, I have never heard of this before:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackthakar.musicwidget&hl=en

I am going to give it a shot, hope it plays nice with Google Play Music
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
what is that phone icon? is that just an icon on top of the Joying phone? or did you get another phone app to work?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] jimimatthews:
It works pretty great with GPM, and really any music/video app that uses notification media controls. So glad it exists! The only thing that isn't as good as the stock GPM widget is that you have to open GPM first, and then you can press the buttons on the widget, whereas on the stock widget you can just press play on it and the music will play without opening the app.

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It's just the standard MTCD Bluetooth app. I used Nova Launcher to change the icon to the stock Marshmallow phone icon. I also changed the radio icon to something I found on the internet. :)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] dude-nl:
I'm still looking for a music widget/app that can combine all music APK's.

I'm using:

OEM FM radio (because the wife doesn't have unlimited data for mobile).

Deezer Music

Nederland.fm (or tuneIN,) for internet radio

The OEM radio app doesn't shut down automaticly if Deezer or internet radio is starting. That's annoying but a known issue. It would be great if a widget can handle all these kind of apps so you don't have to open the apps seperatly.

Jack's music Widget is great for skipping and that kind of stuff, but it can't start the app.

Now best way is to work with the standard widgets of the app's in the homescreen and pause one or the other when changing app.

I would like to a better option :)

I'm giving nova launcher a try today.

I like a bigger and adjustable homescreen...
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
i have just recently discovered this. If I turn off the vehicle and come back somewhat quick it will work right away, but yeah, if I shut the Jeep off and am gone for several hours and come back, the widget doesn't work.

so you are saying once I open GPM, then the widget should start working again?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] jimimatthews:
Yep, once GPM is opened again the widget will start working again. I've suggested to the dev to try fix it, but I'm fairly sure he abandoned the widget a while ago, despite it still being fairly successful today.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
i bought the plus version, and emailed him to see if he could add an option to make the Play/Pause track change buttons bigger
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ikerg:
Car launcher pro is the best

There is a music widget that shows yhe information of current playing

It is developed mainly for Poweramp but it has a beta mode for other players.

The best thing is that when other app (ie gps ) when changing song a notification appears with title/artist only few secs.

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
But does it show album art?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ikerg:
Yes...it is small...but when touching it it goes to Poweramp

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
See I'm looking for a large artwork display, so Car Launcher isn't good for me
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] mindriot:
A car launcher is about simplicity and ease of use, you should be focused on the road, your instruments and your surroundings!

This is one application where bling, artwork, niceties, animations etc shouldnt really matter much as primary features. :p
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] rubenjc1:
The only problem for me about car launcher is that you can´t see radio information in the main screen.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068:
CarLauncherPro did not work with the stock media player! Only with powerAmp... Very bad...
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ikerg:
Stock media player is garbage

if I did help you, please hit "thanks" button
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068:
Comprehensive Updated MCU List for MTCD Head Units

Sound with stock player under Malaysk is great.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CaptShaft:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq1Ld3FJRaU

Has anyone here used BlackPlayer instead? That might get you larger artwork during playback.

MortPlayer is nice for large artwork, but that's primarily geared towards audiobooks.

http://n7player.com/ n7Player also gets you large artwork during playback.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CadillacMike:
i used BlackPlayer when I had the MTCD unit, it was pretty great. Now i just use Spotify
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] danielloe:
car launcher pro 1.5.2 isnt stable for android 5.1.1

if you set this launcher as default, some times after radio start it only appears the background.

after hard-reset its fixed for now.

bug appears 1 of 5-10 boots.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ikerg:
I have it installed on my unit and I have no issues with the background

What I found is that on mtcd unit, after sleep , the speed widget is at 0 km/h even gps signal is received (and moving). A restart of the launcher fixes the issue .

But The problem should be more related to the kill process during sleep.

if I did help you, please hit "thanks" button
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] danielloe:
hmm,

i've tested it on erisin 4046 and 3062 with malysk, da_anton and finally stock_rom. Still the problem with sometimes freeze. very strange.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
Hello, I am writing to see if someone has the Joying launcher that is placed in this thread but renamed, the problem is that when I install it on my radio, I replace it with the original, and I want it to leave both, and I am testing To rename the application, but rename it, re-compile it and install it on the radio, but it gives me error when running the application, if someone can pass it with a name other than Launcher, I would appreciate it, a Greetings and thanks in advance.

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] zapedge:
my absolute favorite is this one

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=altergames.carlauncher&hl=en

looks like it is stock with full android. pretty neat!
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] alda.cerny:
i bought it one week ago and I am very satisfied

one problem i have with a music player integrated in the launcher (player in widget), he falls on my unit, but with Poweramp works great
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
That is fine too, but can anyone pass me a link to the joying launcher?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
Can someone help me please

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] dirty_dty:
Thabks for this thread, very usefull.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
Sorry, I do not understand

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
The dock of the nova launcher comes out on the right, is there any way to put it down like everyone else?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] EdinM30:
Does anyone have this launcher in the picture and where can i download it.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068@gmail.com:
Replace the dock completely and place icons at the bottom of the screen that looks like a dock then.

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Looks like an windows CE launcher. So not usable for android.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
But the apps button, once you've deleted the dock, there's no way to get it to the desktop, right? I'm not going the option

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] rubenjc1:
You can find the apps button into the widgets.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] EdinM30:
That launcher is the stock one from px5 octa core marshmallow 6.0.1 unit usually from the 10.1" screen size family, i have that unit but my windows ce icon is red instead of multicolor like in the pic. I was hoping someone might have one with the multicolor
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
OK thank you very much.

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This launcher for Mtcd with Android 5.1.1 will not have anyone?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
Do you have the full version of this launcher?

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Do you have the full version of this launcher?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] alda.cerny:
Yes, I wrote it
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] alda.cerny:
it should work in trial version, look in Settings >> Apps >> Car Launcher AG >> Permissions if is enabled Location
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
And you can not send me the Full version by private message, please?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] alda.cerny:
you buy MTCD HU for $300 and you do not have one dollar for launcher :confused:

no, I will not send
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
I understand what you say, but I have not configured the mobile to pay for applications, I do not like it, other things I pay without problem, but I do not want to put my account on the phone to buy things, then very rare things happen, hehehe. If you can not pass it on to me, it's okay, thank you anyway.

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Petesky:
That fixed it but also had to reboot HU and force close app (maybe just needed force closed)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] echudoba:
I have been using and really like this launcher. Can you explain how the new sleep function works? Also screen brightness does not have an affect on my unit. And just for your information vol control does not work either. It must be a real challenge to get an app to be comparable with all the difference head units out there. Keep up the good work and improvements.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] alda.cerny:
We probably don't understand. I am not author of this launcher, write him for more details.

I haven't problem with volume control on my steering wheel buttons or on my HU buttons with this launcher.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Rottgrub:
Just... wow...
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] joules33:
I think carwebguru launcher is a very good one (wonderful skins, personnalisation, widgets, shortcuts) and smooth.

Try it and you will like it.

And it is Free! More useful than other car launchers without haine to pay
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] sirleeofroy:
What?! So because YOU don't want to add a payment method to your Google account, you expect Developers to give you their stuff for free?!

Do you realise how good value the launcher is for just £1 (or $1 depending on where you are)? If you can't be bothered to add a payment method to support the developers of app/software you use then at least buy a Google Play Store Voucher, you should be able to buy these from a local store, usually newsagents or similar or you can buy this online. It will be a code that you redeem for credit on your account. That way you can buy the app and support the developer, and you don't need to add your card details to your account.

Win/win.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] oskarrrrr:
Okay, thank you very much for the information, I did not know that, and I'm sorry if my comment has been wrong, I'm really sorry.

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] NikosPot:
I think that

Car Launcher AG

is one of the best. Simple interface, can be easily used while driving without distracting much of you attention. Also at the price of 1$, 1€ or 1£ I do not think there is anything better. Of course there will be something similar/same but more expensive. I tried it for 5-10 minutes and I bought it immediately. I really like the way it looks in my car.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068@gmail.com:
Looks good, will test it.

EDIT: Bought, installed... good so far with potencial
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068@gmail.com:
Found this one: CarWebGuru Launcher

Looks pretty cool.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] stefcio007:
I did a search recently and there's heaps of these showing up on the App store, choice is good!
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] joules33:
Choice is good but i prefer carwebguru because it's even more customizable and so nice attention the price of 0
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068@gmail.com:
Come on guy... 1 Euro ;)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] B3rt:
also a nice one is FCC starter... (it is in the store)

You can create your own home screen with a lot of car, speed, map and media widgets..

I tried and bought also AG launcher, but this launcher has some bugs and the developer does not respond so i installed FCC starter.

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Buy a playstore gift card in your local store and use that to buy apps, this way you can never get any strange payments... as simple as that.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Tabs78:
Did you find It?

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Did you find It?

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[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] kehadamus:
[IMG="null"]https://i.imgur.com/qi9yFGt.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="null null"]https://i.imgur.com/IPhom4I.jpg[/IMG]

how can I fix these nulls?

Help me please for "null"
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] B3rt:
The screenshot is from malaysk rom, place the folder with the INI file in the root of your internal SD card (this is NOT the sd card which can be removed) and activate in the xposed module the correct module as descriped in the readme file which was suplied with the rom you downloaded, after you done this reboot the device and it should work.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] CsanadToth:
Default launcher widgets

After trying out several external launchers, I think the default is the most useful.

I can not solve an error when using widgets. Touch operations do not work. The picture below also shows that the widget's active area (resizing square) is not on the widget.

Did anyone else have a similar problem?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] ZeroZorro:
I like CarLauncher a lot (and totally worth 1 euro in my opinion) and as a screensaver i am setting up

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.napko.RealDash

at the moment. Neat!!

But: Did not buy that yet (cause it's a little more than €1....)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Cid6.7:
Apex Launcher with some mods

Still getting used to it just installed yesterday nice and smooth so far just don't pick a live background Slowed down pretty good when I tested one.

The bar ontop with the gadgets usually is hidden I needed to pull it down for screenshot
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] rubenjc1:
Realdash is awesome, but I cannot connect to obd2... is there any trick to do that?

Regards
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] TheDoc97:
CarLauncher AG is perfect for me. Love it. Thanks for the tip.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] MrGubby:
I use CarWebGuru, nice and simple and not bad looking at all :)
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] NikosPot:
What do you mean as a screensaver? Is it possible to select manually what screensaver will the unit load after some time?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] makes2068@gmail.com:
+1 for Car Launcher AG
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] mrbuz:
Car Launcher AG

I wonder why this is even being considered when there's nothing close to Car Launcher AG and Car Launcher Pro?

All the available mods are for "tablets" and most lack style and good taste with their modified apps looking worse than stock (though with improved functionality and many tweaks and fancy 00's-style buttons). People are kidding when discussing phone-launchers for car device installation. No Nova nor anything else is IT.

Just look at these two - stylish, simple and convenient to use. Yet not perfect, but the best at the moment.

CL AG is #1, have a look here and it looks even better live: https://youtu.be/JIroqpWRwrI

here a comparison: https://youtu.be/i-ken9BtLg4

video in my car: https://youtu.be/v6S2WVLcgw0

I may sound like an interested party, but I'm not. I've just got frustrated with all the stuff that "phone-developers" offered recently, they are stuck with their habits. I hope people will start making more mod's for CARS in the future.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] joules33:
-1 for car launcher AG.

+1 for carwebguru.

Not possible to add activity or Widgets. I prefer carwebguru (themes and this major possibility for me).