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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
I agree.... While some may like the new feature of moving the drawer icon (and other features like hide notification bar etc), i personally LOVE the way HelixLauncher2 is in v0.6 and would HOPE that any changes are solely for performance and stability issues.

IF there are cosmetic changes, please make those cosmetic changes CUSTOMIZABLE, so those of us that like the way it currently is, can still have it the way we like it.

(by the way, GREAT work, and wont complain about work that someone else does for me, with no contributions on my part.)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djnutz:
If its customizable that would be awesome, but I really like having it on the right.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Yes indeed +1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lswon:
I installed helixlauncher2 system app v0.6 and now my regular wallpapers are missing. All I have is the default grey checkered one and all the rest are black. LWP work fine. Any idea how I can fix this?

I'm running cyanogen's test3.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
pull the wallpapers from the launcher u had and throw them in the apk found within the update. then re-sign the update.zip and flash.

Launcher2.apk\res\drawable-hdpi
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lswon:
You just went completely over my head. Is there a how-to somewhere?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Okay so CM 5.0.6 is officially out..

Anyone got input on how the SYSTEM app for HelixLauncher2 is working with it?

I only use the SYSTEM app, and according to http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/, the system app version is still v0.6, which i BELIEVE is what i already have running with CM 5.0.5.3.

Id like to not have to go to a separate market app, i like having my launcher, built into the system.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] PhantomRampage:
Yeah that's what i'd like to know too.

Is this working/stable with the new CM 5.9.6?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] 3bs:
Just tried the beta. Not working right. The Launcher icon is at the right with the shortcuts left. I'm not a big fan of the background for the shortcuts anyway.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
yeah, but the question isnt about the beta...

Is Launcher2 (system app, currently listed on website for download as v0.6) compatible/stable/working with, the new RELEASED (NOT TEST) version of CM 5.0.6?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Gabewithkungfugrip:
This.

10char
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Okay:

Wiped

Wiped Cache

Wiped Davlik

Flashed CM 5.0.6 (STABLE, not test)

Running good.

ADB PUSH'ed helixLauncher2's Launcher2.apk

FC everytime.

Repushed my Launcher2.apk.BAK and the original CM 5.0.6 launcher working fine.

Waiting for update to HelixLauncher2 (SYSTEM)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Gabewithkungfugrip:
Tried reflashing CM 5.0.6 after the launcher icon was stuck to the right. Set the launcher back to 4 icons in spare parts and reinstalled HL2. Didn't work.

So after messing with the new beta HL2 on CM 5.0.6 for a bit, I really don't mind that the launcher button is to the right. Not preferred but most definitely not a deal breaker. I have to say the little dock bar looks great and everything else is running perfect.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SpaceBoy2000:
I just flashed Cyanogen 5.0.6, and the Market launcher force closes. Do I have to uninstall and reinstall or some funky stuff like that? Or does it just not work right now?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
if you flash the 0.6 update i posted, that will work for 5.06. however, i am recompiling fresh since i have done a repo sync to build off for another component (for another posting), and figured i might as well rebuild helix. no code changes tho (same as the one i posted). i will post the helix i am compiling now though, shortly.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jlevy73:
Thanks man!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Sorry for being "laman"

Does this mean that on your download page, you will be posting a Launcher2.apk (SYSTEM) that is compatible/stable with CM 5.0.6?

If that's the case, GREAT NEWS, and refreshing every 3 minutes for it. =)

EDIT: Since pershoot is doing an offshoot/compatible version of it, mind offering a re-link to the download page for the CM 5.0.6 compatible/stable SYSTEM version? Thanks in advance.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
i already have, 1 page up. but i am rebuilding it (there have been no code changes since the last time i built it), and will post that shortly.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Damn, you're fast lol.... You squeeked in there with a reply, before i finished writing up my edit to the post above your reply. lol

Toss me a link to a working launcher2.apk (system) with CM 5.0.6 again? (i know you're rebuilding and re-upping, so ill wait patiently)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
HelixLauncher2 0.6 for CM5.0.6, by ruqqq; modified by Cyanogen

Note:

If coming from stock Launcher2:

Once in, menu -> configure -> Restart Launcher2. After doing so, you will get the shortcut icons on the bottom.

Modified to use /data/data/com.android.launcher2 (pershoot)

http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=135
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jlevy73:
Excellent, thank you sir.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
God you are good.

Okay. so i installed this via Recovery, and once booted, menu'd and restarted launcher...

WORKS LIKE A CHAMP!

Looking for bugs now, but so far. all seems stable with CM 5.0.6

THANK YOU
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Treytor:
How do I do this without losing my screens?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lswon:
Wish I knew the answer to this also....

And, can anyone help me put back all my wallpapers? they seem to go missing after installing helixlauncher2...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Treytor:
I was over complicating things. Simply flash CM 5.0.6, then this: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=135

It retained my screens just fine.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
I Concur...

I flashed that file via recovery on top of CM 5.0.6 and everything was hunky dorey.

(Great work again by the way, thank you)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SubyWill:
i tried that and was still getting force close galore. :confused:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Okay... maybe those thinking to flash this on top of CM 5.0.6 might what to research.

NOT TO PUT DOWN ANY WORK RUQQQ has done.... im gratefull for it. But heres what i found.

My Install:

Wipe

Wipe Cache

Wipe Davlik

Flash CM 5.0.6

Flash RUQQ's launcher2 system app (Link in my signature).

EVERYTHING LOOKS TO WORK GOOD..... launcher, home screens are GREAT.... everythigns working.

HOWEVER.. there's a problem with my WiFi....

My WiFi works, on nearly everything, EXCEPT the browser (check the official CM 5.0.6 page in the developers forum).

WiFi works... It works in market, it works in Orb, it works, in Phonemypc, it works, pretty much every BUT the browser.

I am NOT attributing this to the Ruqqq launcher... but currently, the concesus (on the CM 5.0.6 thread in the developers forum) is its related to this.

Ruqqq, i THANK YOU for your work... do not get me wrong here.... i just would like to let others know my experience. Thats all.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SubyWill:
hmmm, i'll stick to 5.0.5.3 for a while then.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
refreshed. changed src/com/helixproject to src/com/android for consistency.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bewA:
is there a way to get the 5 column launcher back on 5.0.6?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] geovass:
Its the second to last option in Spare Parts.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bewA:
it's already ticked but I'm assuming with HelixLauncher its replaced the setting... :S

and i'm not sure if its supposed to work but the app drawer goes a bit funny when the phone is sideways :)

I did a wipe before going to 5.0.6 :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] fitsnugly:
*waiting for helix + 5 columns...*
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] qiuness:
i have another questions...how do you guys fix:

"PRoblem loading Widget" message.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] notxel21:
Remove widget then re-add it and that message should go away. :cool:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bewA:
It would be cool if pinching to get the screens up like you can on the Desire ROM :)

I'd prefer that over the double tap :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] qiuness:
well i was trying to avoid doing that... :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Data is corrupt anyway so you're not really losing anything... :eek:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] leonnib4:
(I did not read the entire thread.)

Does someone have a modification of HelixLauncher2 with screen looping?

What about his in the next release? Don't you like this feature?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
I'm running the HelixLauncher2 that's in the link in my sig (Sorry if i am mis-crediting the one to modify it to work with cm5.0.6, please let me know and ill change my sig).

Seems to run well with CM 5.0.6, still have the rotation FC's, but still better then no HelixLauncher.

I Wiped

Wiped Cache

Wiped Davlik

Flash CM 5.0.6

Flash n1gapps

flash HelixLauncher2 (from the link in my sig)

and things appear to work great. thank you.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] awdlexusis:
anyway to get 5 row launcher on this mod..installing this breaks cys mod and only has 4 row? thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
Thanks, nice work man. I'll be glad when faruq get the new system app ready.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] qiuness:
switched to dxtop... i like it more :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stian230:
+1

I would like to see it
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] CaliLove310:
So far this has been working good on CM's latest. Only problem I've encountered is that the touch sensetive keys on the front need to be "touched" a little higher than before.

Also, I use Astro as my file manager and it has a setting to display some icons on the launcher. Specifically, i use the App Mgr to have quick access to back up or install apps from my sdcard. With this Launcher2, .7Beta2, when you check the box to show the icon on the home screen the icon is never displayed. I've tried reboots and reinstalling the launcher but it's no good. Is there anyway to make this icon appear?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] FormelLMS:
I've installed the newest version on my Nexus One. It's really cool.

One thing I found really great:

I have my App drawer on the right side.

Is it possible to get it back to the middle? Or making an option in the settings?

Keep up the great work!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] gandalf2000:
It happens to me too on cm506. Any chance to get it to the middle?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
You will have to go back to .6 to get it in the midde until faruq updates.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] unixseb:
can't use it on 5.0.6-N1 , keep FC :(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
Use this one by pershoot until arctu updates.

http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=115
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] leonnib4:
HelixLauncher2 was FC on my cm506

So I tried this one: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=135

HelixLauncher2 v0.6, told to work on cm506

But it just launch the live wallpaper

Any tap make it FC...

Any others out there with the same probleme?

Any HL2 working with cm506?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mezhopking:
Not working on Cyan 5.0.6, it goes into a perpetual force close loop. I had to nand restore to use my nexus again. Please fix, let me know if I can be of any help. Ta.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
It's working on my 5.0.6. When your in recovery you might try clearing your cache and davlik cache. I flashed cyan 5.0.6 and then flashed 0.6 with no problems.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 - ON MARKET TOO! [07/04/10]

the update i posted indeed works with 5.06.

clear your /data/data/com.android.launcher2 directory in recovery if u are having issues.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 - ON MARKET TOO! [07/04/10]

u will have to re-setup your homescreens if u clear launcher2's data dir.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
If you are a donator 0.7beta2 also works.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Links provided in my Sig:

Here's my install:

Nandroid Backup (always)

Wipe

Wipe Cache

Wipe Davlik

Flash CM 5.0.6

Flash n1gapps

Flash HelixLauncher2 (YES FLASH, not adp push, again the link is in my sig [current as of this post])

Titanium Backup USER APPS, system (green) DATA ONLY. DO NOT RESTORE RED ITEMS

Using this method, i have a working CM5.0.6. Wifi Works, Gmail works, HelixLauncher2 works. I had one issue with the default browser not working over wifi, which was corrected easily by Menu>Settings>Wireless & networks>Proxy settings> "CLEAR" "SAVE"
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] webarnes:
You removed the "Notifications" button that's normally in the launcher when you press Menu on the homescreen. Would you consider putting it back in a future version? Otherwise, it's impossible to see the notifications with fullscreen turned on (unless you open an app).
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Both HelixLauncer2 v0.7b2 and HelixLauncher2 v0.6forCM5.0.6 is 100% confirm working on CM 5.0.6-N1 and no FC.

If you face a lot FC, make sure wipe your cache & da. cache.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Son et Lumiere:
Running 7beta2, works well except for a few issues. Phone, contacts and a couple other functions run slower for some reason, there are delays loading. Also, running an app from the 3d launcher doesn't close the launcher, it's still up when you exit the app. Sometimes the background of the animation during exit and open of an app is black rather than displaying the current home screen. Also, hitting the home button brings you to the main screen no matter what home screen you were last on.

Would be nice to have the launcher button in the middle again as well.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
I made my own, themed version of HelixLauncher2 0.7Beta2 without the quick-shortcuts dock tray at the bottom. Still trying to figure out how to get the app drawer launcher button back in the middle though.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 - ON MARKET TOO! [07/04/10]

wouldt that be helixlauncher (vs helixlauncher2)?

i believe helixlauncher (not hl2) has the dots on the bottom and not the quick shortcuts.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
Perhaps I wasn't clear. The quick shortcuts are still there, but I removed the new glass icon tray/dock/image/whatever that sits beneath them.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] 3Shirts:
I like 0.7beta2 but can I request:

5 column launcher (or a setting to choose between 4 and 5 like in latest CM)

Customisation setting for where to put the launcher arrow (at least just a choice of the right end or the middle)

Apart from that, the only problem I have is that BetterCut won't work for me (installed as system app)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] koxx:
where is arctu ?

no post since 11th April 2010
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] BHy4ok:
How can i install clock with weather ? I sow it on screens but can't do.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] daveid:
School has started back up for him, and his tweets state that he has to cut his dev time down by 80% to focus on school work.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] magicditto:
yet another +1

for the 5 column app tray in helix2. i freakin love this!!! the dock with the 5 columns would be the sweetest!!! imo, anyways.. currently on 7beta2. :cool:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
BetterCut works if you CREATE new shortcuts instead of editing existing ones. Select "Activity" and then scroll to the app you want, then create your own shortcut title and choose an icon.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mezhopking:
Tried clearing both the caches and pushing the 5.0.6 'safe' version of helix, but still no joy. I don't want to uninstall helix just to get the cyan update. How can I get both to work without wiping my system, I really don't want to lose my settings etc... ta.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] leonnib4:
For now, I think you can't.

Just do a big backup (Astro, Backup for root, etc.) and restore after wipe.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
I find MyBackupPro is best now that it is for root users. Backed up all my apps, regular and private, plus all seven screens. Wiped, flashed 5.0.6 and had all seven screen back in 10 minutes or less.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Search the market for "Beautiful Widgets".

(or check your favorite websites)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
Just an FYI, Arctu: the app drawer button on 0.7Beta2 is not evenly aligned. I don't like it on the right to begin with (I'd much prefer it to be centered) but, if it's going to be on the right, at least please move it over a little more to the right so that it's even with the far left quick shortcut icon (i.e. spaced the same distance from the edge of the screen). In the current build, it's not far enough to the right.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] leonnib4:
I personnaly think this is because of it still BETA, I'm confident in the fact that final release will have the app drawer in the middle, since everyone (looks like) like it more in the middle.

Otherwise, how can we edit the apk to have it in the middle?

Is it in a XML file?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MYxdaUSERNAME:
+1...i just use the left 3 icons and leave an empty space in between the drawer button so i dont hit the wrong thing.

also another +1 for the 5 column drawer with 0.7BETA2..unless im missing it and i dont think i am.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] CHUHwant:
I've been using .7 a couple of days and I know it's still in beta, so I'm posting the problems I've run into for feedback purposes. I've noticed certain widgets and actions seem to cause more force closes.

The weather flip clock widget causes so many force closes, that i can't use it.

When i'm using koxx3's pure messenger widget, if I scroll up and down through my messages a couple of times, this generally causes a fc.

I noticed that when I long press on the home screen more than a couple times, this can cause the launcher to fc.

Folder actions (adding, renaming, opening, closing) seem to cause the launcher to fc.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
If you post a logcat of those errors we might be able to help. Without a log even attempting to diagnose the problem is practically useless.

Use Logger from the Market, post the edited results to pastebin.com and then post the link back here with a description of your problem.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] CHUHwant:
The problem I've been having is the helixlauncher2 keeps fc'ing when, it seems to happen when I'm doing stuff on the home screen.

Here's the link to my logcat: http://pastebin.com/EHB6Bxjn
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
I'm running the beautiful widgets flip clock with 0.7beta2 and have zero problems.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
Sorry for the lack of updates guys.. School started and really busy.. BUT...

as promised...

HelixLauncher2 0.7; With System App too! :) Download and see changelog at http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/

...fyi.. most FC is because of out of memory error. The widgets in total exceed the total memory allocated for the Launcher2.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Nice dude! Do you know if this is CM 5.0.6 compatible?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] CHUHwant:
i'll give that one a try. thanks :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
The alignment other icons landscape mode are way off btw. The quick launch ones.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djnutz:
You rock. Thanks for this. Going to stick with the beta for the dock position. Would love to eventually see a tap or press to show the notification bar when it's hidden.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] FormelLMS:
Thanks for this update!! It is really cool!

Do you wanna make this "dock" on HelixLauncher(1), too?

I love its speed... :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Helpful, thanks.

So I see some of this:

E/dalvikvm-heap(12870): 9216-byte external allocation too large for this process.
E/ (12870): VM won't let us allocate 9216 bytes
E/JavaBinder(12870): *** Uncaught remote exception! (Exceptions are not yet supported across processes.)
E/JavaBinder(12870): java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: bitmap size exceeds VM budget

And this:

I/dalvikvm(12870): Wrote stack trace to '/data/anr/traces.txt'

And this:

I/ActivityManager( 70): Process com.helixproject.launcher2 (pid 12870) has died.

And when I look at the surrounding logs I notice that Helix hasn't actually thrown an error but rather it's died because of a stack error caused by an out of memory exception. Nice of arctu to note that above! :)

Try reproducing the problem with only three screens and a few widgets.

(Now, if everybody would post a log...)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
Awesome man, works fine on cyan 5.0.6.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
note: Also, when you hit notifications the notification bar should pop back into view as well.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
A little off topic but I tried using your drawer morphs with arctu's new system app and couldn't get any of them to work. Do you have any ideas? Thanks.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MarkM83:
Helix 2 + bettercut 2.1 = label text

How can I get rid of the labels made in bettercut (no support on empty name in bettercut)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rgbc:
awesome app thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] r47z:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

You mention on the first page that this can be use over stock roms

I'm running on stock legend rom.Am I only able to run it with rooted device?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] grainysand:
This. I was all set to go full-screen because I've always found the notification bar an eyesore, but I still need to see it now and again.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
Its weird the way it is set up (I am assuming it is the same as the beta).

Hit the menu button and go to configuration. Under the "Icons" section, there are two checkboxes. You want the checkbox saying "Hide Icon Titles" checked and you want the "Show Shortcuts Titles" UNchecked. This should produce the desired result.

Ray
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MarkM83:
2 times helix

Great! !!

Now i just need to find a way to make the top one disappere

(See attachment 1)

By the way, loving helix

(See attachment 2)

Tried locating com.android.launcher2 using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5848701&postcount=1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Gabewithkungfugrip:
Thanks for the update with the app draw alignment fix. Everything running prefect. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tallen3:
I'm getting this exact same problem.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AbsoluteDesignz:
did you push the new one or download it into market?

I pushed mines on top of an old one I used and I only have one, I downloaded from the repository.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MarkM83:
From market

No way to get rid of it then ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Treytor:
Could someone make a .zip with the latest helixlauncher2?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AbsoluteDesignz:
download it from the repository then adb push it like this

adb remount

adb push com.helixproject.launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk

I always rename the file I'm pushing so for me it was:

adb push Launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tallen3:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

Fixed my force closing by completely emptying the launcher and adding everything back one by one. A battery widget was my culprit. It's now running great very fast and no fc's.

Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MarkM83:
WORKED

Thanks :)

Now just waiting for Paul to return (desire cam)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Gilg@mesh:
works great here, BUT there is one thing that I would love have, is it possible also to remove the text from the icons with the widgets?? now it's only possible to add shortcuts without the text but I would love to add widgets without text :)

thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
ADB pushed the new apk (THANKS ARCTU), and running like a CHAMP!!!! THANK YOU SIR!

(Also noticed, home rotation does not "appear" to FC like before, had none yet. great work!)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
From what I can see, assuming nothing happened beforehand it's crashing then trying to draw the home screens... clear data and try again?