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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Icon editing coming in the next beta update. Cheers!

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
New beta update available on xda labs and Google Play
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Haven't been to invested in the xda forums lately so I apologize on my part. Trying to keep the groups in line with another and migrating the Google Plus Group to MeWe (Slowly), now working a night shift vs a day shift routine.

Anyways, Latest beta update introduces Icon Editing and OTA font downloads. This is a relatively new feature all the together. I introduced custom fonts to Sapphyx Launcher and shortly after, other custom pixel launchers copied me; so to combat against it, I went bigger. Users can now download fonts directly from Google and than Sapphyx Launcher applies it directly to Swift Apps, the Top Bar widget and app shortcuts. Icons can now be edited from the homescreen. Lock click on an item and select preferences or the pencil icon and you can than choose an icon from an icon pack and switch out the titles. More icon settings will be coming in the future. Im also looking at how the icon editor works on android 6 android 7 because of compatible issues. I have adaptive icons wrapping around icon packs to help keep a theme and style in order. Ofcourse, this has a big impact on android 6 & 7 users since it's not available. I could port adaptive icons over for android 7 users but I feel it's a waste of time if android 6 users don't benefit.

Theirs alot of changes coming to the launcher settings. Android P changes, general UI changes, avatar changes, tweaks, settings, personalization, gestures, and general UI enhancments to help navigate and general selection. Yes, Sapphyx Launcher has the most unique settings UI and it's done for a reason.

Sapphyx Launcher has a hand full of bugs im watching. It's taking time to find them, track them and fix them. It doesn't mean the launcher is bad, it means it's heavily in development. Things that other custom pixel launchers don't have or arnt willing to invest time in. My goal is to make Sapphyx Launcher the next ADW launcher. I have alot of work todo but 2 launchers inspired me todo what I did with Sapphyx. Blur launcher from Luke Klinker (Confirmed Dead) and ADW Launcher from Ander Webb (Mia).

Im currently working on the LTS update. This will take several weeks.

I hope to here from anyone and their experience with Sapphyx Launcher and development will continue as usual (even tho my user base is really small)
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
I'm currently developing what I'd like to call the LTS update for Sapphyx Launcher which will release sometime or near the US holidays (Christmas/End of December)

The update will include the following changes and enhancments

Enforce License Checks

-Users will be required to purchase a license to use the more advanced features and settings of Sapphyx Launcher. Premium license unlocks all customization settings. Onyx License unlocks customization settings and Addition Context Pages and "Labs" features

Event Access Codes

-Sapphyx will feature community goals for reviews added, downloads per month, license purchases and user goals to unlock a community code called Event Access Codes. Upon recieved through a community group, the code will unlock the launcher customization to free users for a limited time. An experimental way to continue to allow users to use Sapphyx free by allowing them to hit milestones.

Pixel Experience dieing off

-Even tho Sapphyx Launcher was based off of Pixel Launcher, we don't want users to continue to expect Pixel Experience features to present them selfes to Sapphyx Launcher. Sapphyx is all original and will continue that trend of being unique.

Material 2 Design

-Sapphyx Launcher will under go a redesign to make sure its design and style is built for Android P

Customization by demand

-Sapphyx Launcher will continue to grow and be developed by the ideas of the community members. We don't want to copy what other launchers are doing but we do want to focus on core features.

Power to the users

-Sapphyx Launcher will be developed based on the demands of the latest Android operating systems available to hold true to what users expect in performance and reliability but also try to keep older os compatible devices up to par to the same expectations.

A Overall better experience.

-every negative review is being reviewed for questioning. Every crash is being watched and understood of why it happened and how it can be prevented. How can we take something we have and make it better. Is it easy to understand, to navigate, to use and is it for everyone?

This Thread is dead, yes but it exist for a reason. Use it.
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
Hi,

This launcher looks amazing, I am going to buy the Onxy version.

But I cannot find one thing? How can I add folders to the app draw?
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
I have not considered this yet. I have modified the app drawer code so much, I would have todo a consider amount of work to make it look good in my grid. Howevor, Sapphyx swift Apps support tabs as a substitute untill i find a solution or replacement concept.

Thankyou for the support!
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
Hi,

THanks for that. Can you tell me how to make the app draw transparent and also the dock?? Also, in the app draw, how do i rearrange the apps so they arent in alphabetical order?

How do i do this?

This is really a nice launcher!!
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
In the launcher settings, click the hamburger menu in top left and the drawer menu will open. Navigate to the drawer category. In the options, theirs a color scheme option. Switch it to custom or adaptive colors. If you switch it to custom, select a color and the transparency. If you switch it to adaptive, navigate to the adaptive colors category settings and adjust the colors (of which are generated from your wallpaper) this same process is for the dock as well.

Edit: Haven't added arrangement options yet. That's a good suggestion tho. Il see what i can do.

For tabs in Swift Apps. Navigate to the Swift Category settings and find the tabs. You can have up to 3. Click on the tab title to edit which apps show in the tabs. Below the tabs, you can set the titles.
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
Hi,

Tried all of this. It doesn't work.

No matter what I do I can't get rid of the gradient, even though it's switched off.

Also there is no option in the draw settings for background going to custom colour....

Please advise
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Ah your right, I forgot adaptive colors were your only choice.

Select ovveride theme and select adaptive color choice.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Just a heads up

This Thanksgiving, get the gift of giving.

Starting November 22nd and Ending the 29th, Join Sapphyx Premium and Onyx users!

Sapphyx Premium will be free for a week on Google Play!

Sapphyx Onyx will be on Sale for 1.35 USD on Google Play!

My last promotiomal give away / Sale of the year for Sapphyx Launcher.

Already got a license? Share the news with friends and family and followers that are interested in a new launcher for their android device.

Sapphyx Premium License

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sapphireprem.nxindustries.com.sapphirepremium

Sapphyx Onyx License

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=onyx.sapphire.nxindustires.com.suionyx

Sapphyx Launcher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsd.launcher.sapphyx
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Sale starts today!
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
FYI, I have bought the ONYX at full price and avoided the sale, this launcher is really good and you should have the price you tagged it at.

Things I would like to see:

1: More Tabs

2: Folders in tabs

3: Custom sorting (Not Alphabetical)

4: Transparent Draw/dock

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
I will be prepping to release a new beta update on the playstore for the beginning of December. This will start to enforce license checks and get a preview of LTS update changes

A few things were looking at below

Adaptive icon support for android 8.x+

A new homescreen menu with custom gesture support

A new settings GUI for context pages

Revised shortcut items and tint fixes
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
any chance of any of these being included?
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Transparent dock and drawer is already a thing, you just need to play with adaptive colors abit or custom colors where available.

Folders in the app drawer probably wont be a thing in Sapphyx, Il find some sort of replacment feature tho.

Id like to add more tabs to Swift but my current implementation is messy and doing it the way I currently did it may be messy so il keep on this.

Sorting,im still working on =)

To everyone:

Im hoping to release a new beta/soak test at the end of this weekend. Going to polish a hand full of things and start to enforce license checks. Also new features to try out.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A new beta update has released on the playstore as well as xda labs(live now)

I just focused on the launcher itself this time around so be sure to check it out and report back!
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
nothing on play store
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Enrolled in the beta?
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
Yes
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Any luck yet? The latest build is also available on xda labs.
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
yes it came in this morning
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Remember, anyone using the beta builds and want to request or report something, you can do so through the Bug Report / Request option in the launcher settings menu. It uses Github so if you have an account, log in, if not, you can be anonymous. Going to be busy for the holidays so chances of me forgetting something are likely.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Hey guys, haven't really updated here in a while, so heres whats going on. Il be writing my monthly blog over the weekend to get an idea to my followers what I have planned for 2019. Some new projects, much needed updates and continued development such as Sapphyx Launcher.

Ive been really busy lately so updates have slowed down but the progress is being made in the background in Sapphyx Launcher.

Ive been spending alot of time getting Sketches 3.0 up and running on Sapphyx Launcher. Sketches was first implemented in my very first launcher project almost 6 years ago and since than ive kinda had a thing for bringing sketches back with milestone updates, each time with much needed improvements. Sketches allows uswrs to take advantage of Androids Gesture library api and create custom gestures accompanied by an actiin of choice. In the latest beta, users got a sneak peak of where exactly these gestures would be used which is right in the homescreen menu.

Besides sketches, im making some major under the hood changes i hope to increases performance and reliability among the assorted Android OS i support in Sapphyx Launcher as each has its own collection of bugs im tackling,especially support for android 6.

Ive started up the paywall in the latest beta requiring license to access exclusive features. Feedback on specific locked features is welcomed. You may see something u may find unfare to pay for and id like to here from you.

I plan to start work on context pages after ibrelease the LTS update. This ranges from visual improvements, customization and more pages to choose from. Some even being locked to onyx users.

I hope to publish a few more betas before the new years but new years marks where id like to release what I have ready for the LTS update and set new goals and improvements for 2019
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
This Launcher is pretty much unusable as it is, it's more like alpha, so many features missing. limited tabs, no custom sorting, no folders in tabs, no fully transparent tabs/docks etc.

Found Lightning Launcher, this is the way to go if you want customisation stability etc
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Limited tabs is were im keeping it to keep performance value.

Custom sorting is coming, just have to be patient.

Folders in the app drawer will not be a thing. Sorry to disappoint

Transparent dock and tabs (Everything is customizeable, just have to look through the settings carefully.)

Been working on Sapphyx for almost 2 years. I also have full time responsibilities outside of nerd land so please understand that and have patience.
[Android Apps and Games] b0rnc0nfuz3d:
All of which renders this useless, even if it is further developed. Folders are essential to most people not a days. Folders in Tabs or app draw is a must.

Not having folders and limiting tabs with no custom sort is about as just having a big list of apps.

Transparent dock etc isnt a possibility as I asked about this before and you corrected yourself and advised it isnt possible.

Well done for the effort, but 2 years to get to something that works 25% isnt worth following any more.

I have contributed to the efforts with the highest paid licence option, but i think ill bug out of this one as it is never going to be something that can be used for daily use.

I mean currently, it is no different to Smart Launcher 5 Pro, same tabs, same no folders, same no custom sort, same limited tabs etc etc.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
The forums are made for discussion, not to complain or to compare to what you think is better or not or what you are upset about or advertise another app in place. Its meant to help development and to discuss problems you want to fix. (this includes examples, bug reports, logging, screen recordings, screenshots or a personal one on one with a digested walk through of what ypubwould improve) of which my users do regularly on the telegram channel which is exactly what i look for in a good follower. Spending money doesnt justify support or faster updates. Faster updates equals problems.

If the developer mentions they have no plans to add a feature, you accept that. You dont make a scene of it. Their are hundreds of android launchers available. About 50+ different variants of pixel launcher mods available. Each one being built for certain features, expectation and purposes.

If you want folders or tabs or anything stock related, you use Nova Launcher, Pixel Launcher or Pear Launcher.

If you want a jacked up Pixel Experience, you use Lawnchair, CPL, or Hyperion.

If you want complete control, you have lightning launcher, adw, smart, and a few other deprecated launchers.

Sapphyx Launcher is tool for learning for me. Its supposed to be a fun project for me on my spare time.

End of this discussion. They are rules to follow.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
LTS Pre-release goes live today on xda labs and Google Play. It includes a massive amount of changes, fixes, and feature enhancments. Read the changelog to get caught up and lemme know of any issues we can work together on.
[Android Apps and Games] ParadoxLogic:
what is this?
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Long Term Support test build. Changes ive been experimenting with all year and settling down on with a final build my testers are finally satisfied with.
[Android Apps and Games] ParadoxLogic:
is Sapphyx SP2 needed any more?
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Atm, no. I might kill it off. Its only function right now is to enable supportive backing in the launcher settings. I had all sorts of plans for it but i discovered security issues so i stopped myself from doing a few things.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Its a donation program you can use throughout the year. If you got a license for freezits especially useful for me.

The option to renew your license every year to help support development at half the cost, to appreciate an update, the put a bounty on an update or to just donate on a regular bases.

If you dont want to spend anymore money than its useless ultimately. Its just a way to help me keep funded by those who are licensed and keeps updates going healthy.
[Android Apps and Games] sirichais:
If you may stop development.It your right but please help community to remove all thread out to clean forum and never keep remain any stuff.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
What?
[Android Apps and Games] ParadoxLogic:
what?
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A recent update has caused some weird behavior in the launcher settings which is causing it to crash on view. Im currently investigating the issue but if it happened to you, let me know your device, android os version and thatl help me target it.
[Android Apps and Games] Kpuer:
SURE ?
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Isn't made for tablet use-max 7x7 on desktop, is not enough. Drawer is max 7 columns (although they call it rows on main setup screen). These are the first things I check on new launcher, then, usually, immediately uninstall. For a 8.4" tablet the desktop, imo, requires 7 columns and at least 8 rows for proper icon alignment. App drawer needs to be at least 9 columns and 10 rows to fit more icons on screen. Why make it necessary to scroll? Please remove these, imo unnecessary, grid restrictions so us tablet users can happily try out your launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
I dont own a tablet so im not able to test and optimize Sapphyx for tablet use howevor, it is on my todo list. I will consider this and add this in the issue reporter per demand priority. I will be purchasing a tablet in the near future.
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Thank you! It is one of my main frustrations with many apps, not just launchers—not built with tablet users in mind. With our relatively huge screens we like to be able to use them to their utmost capability, and this includes putting more stuff on the screen.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Il be starting a translation process after the LTS update ive decided. This allows me to figure out if the current strings im using are final and than we can start translating. Community members will be responsible for translating, i will not be. Any collaborators will be rewarded with license keys. This will take place on my gitlab. If your not comfortable pushing commits, you can download the files and send them back to me after youbhave made modifications to your selected language.

The LTS update is coming along nicely. Im hoping to have it published before the end of january as its been pushed back. Im really focused on getting backup and restore back to functionality and a revised user interface.

Im also focusing on a few small things like dark mode in the launcher settings, some revisions to Swiftfeed and its settings available, a few more tweaks and modifications to the app drawer (especially horizontal mode as pixelblauncher was never intended for it) and a few more things i want to experiment with on the dock.

I may swap the color style for something alittle more legible instead of matching the launcher icon directly.

Theirs a problem with the app drawer search functionality i want to figure out. It tends to unfocus when a search result becomes null on some firmware.

Theirs alot going on in the background and what i have planned but my time is being limited these days.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Released a new beta update this week testing a new backup and restore utility i built. Should be fully functional now. Widgets are not supported at this time.

Made some other minor tweaks and fixes as well documented in the changelog. I didn't feel comfortable with these changes untill i seen them in action so il be watching.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Quiet for some time now but the LTS update is in development and its promising some helpful features, revised current core features, less confusing, more customization, some of theblatest design implementations and just the experience you would expect from me.

Il be releasing a video on the message board soon showing off what ive been recently working on which is a new color picker, specifically designed for Sapphyx. No more color scheme options or limited color options. Everything in one place.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Some screens of some new changes coming in the LTS update. Still aways off but many changes coming that all will benifit from.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Changes coming in the LTS update

(Shortcuts)

-ActionDash AppInfo system shortcut! Requires ActionDash application to be installed.

-Remove item, Uninstall app, App Notification Channel, App Info, Sharing and Playstore system shortcuts now toggleable

-System shortcuts now determine when they are needed by displaying themselves at appropriate times. Etc (Uninstall, Share and Playstore wont show on system apps, Remove item wont appesr in the drawer)

-Popups will automatically size themselves based on system shortcuts available.

-Popups can now triggle a Light, Dark, or adaptive wallpaper theme. (Dominant, Secondary, Accent)

(Menu)

-Homescreen menu now dismisses from out of bounds click.

-Themeable

-Sketchpad moved to Action Center

-Setting Actions apply a darker tint to action items of selected color

-Icon Pack, Account Settings, and Data Management added as actions

-Menu will judge how much padding is needed for navigationbar enabled devices with a dark tint added as a mask.

(Action Center)

-Re-themed based on launcher homescreen

-Quick Actions revisioned

-Sketchpad can be switched out for profile header image.

Some of the many changes coming
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
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Preview of some of the new changes coming
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Releasing the LTS soaktest / pre release update tomorrow. Many things will change based on my new standard, new features will make their way in, fixes and enhancments we've been waiting for and a new journey in development this yearm
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Lts Pre release update is now available
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Ordered a MiTab 4 today so i can start working on tablet support, I feel its just as important as everything else.

The full throttle LTS experience is in development. Im working on fine tuning, a few new implementations of material design, a few new fixes, a revised swift apps (with search, fastscroll, and badge support) and removing a few things that are just taking up space or dont look good. Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Great news for us tablet owners! Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Your very welcome!

Aside from other news, I have started a new launcher project i will be developing in parallel with Sapphyx Launcher. Consider it as an Android Go variant of Sapphyx Launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Started working on rebuilding swift Apps. The new implementation will support fast scroll, searching, icon packs and badging on its own terms.

Got a whole bunch of changes in the works. Hopefully everyone is enjoying the launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A preview of some interesting changes coming to Sapphyx Launcher's next update
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Published a new beta on Google play today. Kinda watching before i publish on xda labs because of the many changes.

I also should be receiving my tablet soon so i will start to look at adding changes to the user interface for tablet owners.