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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Talderon:
Phone: Nexus One

Status: Un-Rooted

ROM: Stock

Helix Launcher2 0.7

I did not un-install 0.6, I downloaded from the Market and let it update on it's own.

Impressions: Dude, this is SICK!

1. I love what you did with the "glass shelf" behind the quick shortcut icons at the bottom!

2. The removal of the notifications bar is awesome!

3. Auto Rotate works great with no issues!

4. Installation/Upgrade was a snap! I LOVE that it kept all my icons, widgets and everything without me having to reset everything (which I was expecting to have to do)!

5. Removal of Icon Text rocks, however, I like my text, so I put them back. :p

6. Quick Icons, still LOVE this feature and think that this is one of the best and most useful features yet since it actually uses the space for a better benefit that just the dots. :p

All in all, 100/5 stars! :D
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
would also appreciate a zip with the system version.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
rebooting into recovery is easier than an adb push?

wow.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SubyWill:
works great! i love it!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] uberingram:
I don't have access to a computer for a few days so at the moment, yeah recovery would be easier than ADB. :p
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
Ah okay, I'd just run the market one. I haven't seen any problems with it, I've been on it all week long.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] uberingram:
The system app version hasn't had the wallpapers in quite some time. You could try reading the thread some.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
Launcher2_0.7 is an apk, just install it with apkinstaller or one of your choice.,
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] uberingram:
Whenever I've done this in the past the phone will still run Launcher2 and HelixLauncher2 simultaneously. I'd rather not do this and just replace the Laucher2.apk with the system app.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
helixlauncher2 0.7 system app - update.zip - http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=156
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
thx for this arctu. speed is improved and works well with CM5.0.6
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] doalittledanse:
Thank you! app launcher in the middle finally

seems to lose touch sensitivity after switching back and fourth between orientations
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
I did it this this morning and it did replace the Launcher2, when I hit home I don't get a choice like when I did the Helix launcher. I've checked my system out with root explorer and the system app is all I have.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zidane:
same here, i think because i renamed the file to launcher2, it got replaced by the original launcher in the cyan rom
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mgorman:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

were you able to add the 5 column drawer into this mod? I seem to only be able to do one or the other not both

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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
what's the difference between HelixLauncher and HelixLauncher2??
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rallos98:
That would be good. This launcher only gives 4 drawers.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] webarnes:
I like it on the right. I went back to the beta to get it on the right. I put Gesture Search in the middle.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
SEARCH is your best friend.

This question has been answered SEVERAL times, infact ive answered it twice in this thread.

Scroll back a few pages, or use the "search this thread" feature.

To answer your question quickly tho;

HelixLauncher uses the pre 2.0 version of the app drawer (slide up)

HelixLauncher2 uses the 2.0 (and post) app drawer (3D flyin/out)

Other than that, i do not believe there are any differences. Its a matter of prefference. (also HelixLauncher2 wont run on systems below 2.0)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Thanks a lot arctu,

The latest HelixLauncher2 v0.7 working great without issue.

Below is what I done, so now I only have HelixLauncher2 but not both.

If you have install before where already push to /system/app then you just need to rm it and push back current one by replacing the original one.

adb remount

adb shell rm /system/app/HelixLauncher2.apk

adb push HelixLauncher2_0.7.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk

Assuming you previously push in the HelixLauncher2.apk to /system/app and it is name as HelixLauncher2.apk.

And also your current HelixLauncher2 is name as HelixLauncher2_0.7.apk, by pushing to /system/app/Launcher2.apk this will replace the current original Launcher2.apk with this HelixLauncher version.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zidane:
when i set the launcher to rotate, everything works fine, but sometimes, the icon titles in the menu are distorted, i've noticed this issue with the beta version and thought it was a bug that would be fixed. only way to fix it is to restart launcher

anyone know what im talking about?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] uberingram:
Thanks a lot of this, I really appreciate it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] uberingram:
I've seen it before and the only way to fix it is restarting the Launcher.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Agree. Another way is disable the Launcher auto rotate.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ringolrh:
Hi,

I'm currently have the HelixLauncher2 0.7 installed as "com.helixproject.launcher2" in "/data/app" and using "/data/data/com.helixproject.launcher2" data. Mine original "Launcher2" in "/system/app" and /data/data/com.android.launcher2" is all removed......

How can I move mine current helix launcher2 to the "/system/app" and "/data/data/com.android.launcher2" location?

Thanks.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SophiaB:
I have an absolute newbie question... I really like HelixLaunger 2, and installed the one from Droidbasement for my CyanogenMod 5.0.6 by flashing it.

Can I download the one from the Market now and install it over this version, or do I have to uninstall that version first? Thanks :)

(sorry if this was covered elsewhere, I did search but couldn't find the answer)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] nDrg:
I downloaded the updated version via the market and it worked just fine :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AbsoluteDesignz:
is it possible there be a version with no text in the launcher 3d scroll thingy?

Mainly because I like having autorotate on but I hate that it often causes the text in the launcher to be maligned...so yea...just a thought.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Nemphys:
Just installed 0.7 using the update.zip posted eariler.

I previously had v0.6 for over a month and I was extremely satisfied!

I love the new features, but I get too many FCs (I even did a clear data and reconfigured all homescreens).

I am running CM 5.0.5.3

Any help would be appreciated...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SophiaB:
Thanks! I was afraid to mess up my phone :D

EDIT:

Ok, I have done so, and all went well, but now when I hit home, it asks me which one to choose:

- com.android.launcher2 (which is the one I had installed before) or

- com.helixproject.launcher2 (the new one from the Market)

How do I remove the first one? Thanks again
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] big_adventure:
This is an excellent replacement for the CM 5.0.6 launcher. I've been using it hard for a day now, and can't generate an error. It is rock solid, extremely smooth and just a nice launcher experience.

Great job!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Nemphys:
It seems to have a big problem with the Newsroom app widget. After I add this widget to a homescreen I get many FCs...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SophiaB:
I did some research, and found this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=644909

Do I remove it by typing:

adb shell
#

#su -ENTER
su

#cd /system/app
cd /system/app

mount -o rw,remount /system

rm -r /system/app/com.android.Launcher2.app

?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Hmm... for sure this will remove the app but may cause some future problems... for one I would always want something called "launcher2" in the right place (system/app)... paranoia perhaps?

Either way, you'll also want to delete the data from dalvik-cache (so if you install another version later it is clean) and the Launcher2 app data from data/data (assuming the market app doesn't use the same location).

You can use a file manager to do this.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zidane:
anyone feels like the helix launcer is a bit slower than cyans launcher when using 4 columns app drawer?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SophiaB:
Thanks for your reply, as I said I am absolutely new to rooting. I did buy root explorer, so what data do I delete?

I found out how to clear cache in the "wipe" section in Amon-Ra but it did not remove this app... so I guess I need to do something else as well :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Flomaster:
what is the difference between Helix2 and Launcher2 MOD in the repo? I have always used Helix2 but I have noticed the Launcher2 MOD in there...

-=Jason=-
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bszmyd:
I can confirm this. Was getting an FC every time I went to the home screen from any app until I removed all my newsroom widgets.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mattrb:
I committed utter fail, please help.

I installed helixlauncher and I accidentally pressed set default for the original CM launcher. There is no reset defaults for the original launcher. Does this require a wipe/reinstall?

How do I switch it to default to helixlauncher?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pikipirs:
I pasted a log in post #1113. Turns out it was because of battery left widget - but only 1x1 block version. 2x1 works fine. This error doesn't happen on stock CM 5.0.6 launcher nor on the classic Helix Launcher nor on the HL2 0.7b2 as I already mentioned. Something new must be wrong.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pikipirs:
Go to Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> (menu button) -> Filter -> All.

Then search for Launcher and touch "Clear defaults". The option menu will appear again after you next go Home.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mjp81:
Is anyone else having a problem with the home shortcuts disappearing for a few seconds when switching orientations? It also happens a few times when pressing the home hard button.

I had this problem with HL1 too. I thought I solved it by deleting all the shortcuts from the default home launcher. But then HL2 0.7 was available in the Market, so I switched and uninstalled HL1. But now, not only do the shortcuts temporarily disappear when pushing the home button every now and then, but also every time I switch orientations as well. Its VERY annoying.

This is on a Motorola Droid running stock 2.1. I have a few logs files via aLogcat if anyone can use them to figure out what's wrong.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
What you have essentially done is installed the system app (overwriting your default launcher), then installed the market app version in addition to the system app, therefore having two (nearly identical) launchers on your phone.

The simplest and most stable way, is to go to your manage applications in settings, and remove the app version of helix launcher, then go to the OP on this page, and follow the link(s) to download the SYSTEM app version of 0.7, and re-push that with adb.

One is an app, and the other is a system app. The system app will likely have better compatibility, but requires root access.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pershoot:
hi arctu.

can you please submit 0.7 system to git when you get a free moment?

thx:)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pnd4pnd:
is there a difference between flashing the zip using restore or pushing with adb? or the market app for that matter?

i have a mac and have not been able to make adb work. if anyone has a good tutorial for adb on mac it would be greatly appreciated. and yes, i have searched high and low... :)

thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
With regards to mac, I'm at a loss.

And to repeat myself for a fourth time (and others).... <SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND>

There's two official releases;

System app, and Market App. They are virtually the same, except one (market app) is a stand alone app, that you then will have to set as default when you push home for the first time. This leaves your system with "TWO" launchers, one built into the system (that you are not using) and the standalone app. There are app compatibility concerns (but nothing experienced so far) with this method, but is also the only method available for non rooted users.

The System App actually replaces the launcher that's in your system/rom. This ensures greater app compatibility, and is essentially now your built in system/rom app.

Now, the update.zip is an unofficial release (tho im sure its just as good) and is a moch of the System App. This is for people who are unable (for one reason or another) to use adb to push it to their system themselves. I am not sure of compatibility, stability or other issues using this version, but I'm sure its just as safe as using the adb method. This version tho (if I'm not mistaken) is not supported by the OP, and has been created by another user, to ease yet another users process of installing it. Whether it will also get updates as the official release gets updated is up to the person creating the update.zip.

Hope this helps....

<SEARCH IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!>

EDIT: Maybe Arctu could modify his OP to include a brief explanation of the difference between the two, so every 4th page, i or someone else, doesn't have to re-explain it to the people who forgot where the search button was. <smirk>
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
hi,

tried the HL2 0.7 (system app) on my Motorola Milestone.

Settings: Hide shortcuts, 3 screens and no auto rotate.

Works fine except:

* when i execute a application via the launcher menu and i return to the menu with the physical keyboard opened. in this case the menu autorotates and the launcher2 FC or slows.

* when a large system task is executed (by example the auto-sync task with google servers after a hardreset) the launcher don't works or slows.

thank's
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AndyCr15:
I was just getting used to having 5 icons on my launcher roller thing, but Helix goes back to 4 :( Is there anyway to change this?

Thanks.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Just in my mind, those prefered 5 column one, aren't anyone notice it is damn slow and jerking when accessing it and slow when scrolling the menu?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
If anything, 5 column should be an option.... Personally i LOVE it as it is. Any updates should be (IMHO) for compatibility/stability only. Any "features" should be optional.

Again, just my humble opinion. =)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AndyCr15:
Yeah, I agree, it would be nice to have it as an option. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Flomaster:
here is another request for 5 apps per row.... Please Kang this bit of code and use it with Helix

-=Jason=-
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] :
please, on devices with physical keyb (like milestone) is neede that when the autorotate setting is disabled and activate the menu (and physical keyb is opened) the menu shows in portrait NOT in lands@ape (prevent autorotate always)

agree
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] validoption:
constant FCs

I am getting constant FCs with HL2 0.7 on moto droid running CM 5.0.6.2 and P3Droid's 800 LV kernel. Which is werrd to me, as 0.7BETA 2 worked fine. The FCs occur when I'm adding something to the homescreen, navigating through settings menus, even when I go back to Launcher and then switch back to HL2, it will FC. I tried downloading the program from both market and donor repo. Any suggestions?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] martyotaku:
did the zip udate ......works great but i lost my wallpapers?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] doalittledanse:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

Restore a backup and use the market version if you want to use the system wallpapers

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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
Wallpapers have been gone for a long time.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
updates updates. hope it fixes some issues for you guys. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chronzz:
i cant seem to download it just loads a blank page and i even right clicked and saved the file but it 0kb
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
fixed download link! sorry.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chronzz:
so far so good A+
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] daveid:
Also available:

Update.zip format.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
updated first post to include your update.zip ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jskyler91:
Could someone create an updated version of this which works with ere53? Thank you
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Mayday_XL:
Perhaps together with this (Launcher2 with buttons) ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=630659
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Worsty:
Loving your updates...

How do i treat you to some nasi goreng pattaya and ice teh limau? :P

Reminds me to buy Wysie some beer too...will get down to it later.. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
@jskyler91: ERE53?? We're all still at ERE36. But anyway, I think it would still be compatible.

@Mayday_XL: Future updates. (:

@Worsty: Ehh.. can lah! when? :D
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] drpfenderson:
I second this. The only thing preventing me from switching to this is the fact that I have to clutter my home screen with a Phone icon and a Contacts icon. I don't need the dots necessarily.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tokyomonster:
I triple this :P -- if you could make it toggle-able through the preferences menu...that'd be HOT...and maybe a way to turn auto-rotate on and off?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] irishrally:
+1

I really want this but dont want to give up phone and contacts buttons from Doc's launcher dial contacts.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] daz23:
++ here also!

although i would prefer the browser and phone icon..

dialer and contacts are pretty much the same thing to me
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] blue_rocket:
i'd rather have it look SenseUI like... similar to Xeduous's version...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Worsty:
either via internet banking,paypal or some evening if i'm avail?..although i'm usually quite busy with work stuck in the office churning reports after reports...

not students like you all..i'm old :P

edit :

Oh, and i'd love to have the option to choose auto rotation and happy to remain stock launcher look... still wondering how to fill up the excess 2 pages though... no friend stream and seesmic doesn't have a twitter widget to use..hahaha although i found calender grid as a replacement for the Desire calender :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] phaelenp:
+++ This is EXACTLY what I want. The phone and browser option would be fine too. The bad thing with that launcher imo was that the browser relaunched from the default home page every time rather than from the last accessed page. Either launcher combined with this would be great.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djdarkknight96:
You can turn the launcher auto rotate off in spare parts, if you using Cyanogen or have the app installed from the market.

On a side note I also like the phone browser buttons at the bottom. I have so much room though I really dont miss them. Keep up the good work!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Worsty:
sweet...forgotten all about that.. thanks for the tip!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] csczero:
is it possible to install this via terminal instead of adb? if so can u give me the commands to insert
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] doalittledanse:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

Or.... Pull the launcher.apk from the cm rom and unpack it using a zip manager and all the wallpapers are in there

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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Attached here with HelixLauncher2 v0.7 with 8 wallpapers inside for those that need to have with attached wallpaper.

http://rapidshare.com/files/378655377/HelixLauncher2_0.7.apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ke.laguardia:
is it possible to install this with android 1.6?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] doalittledanse:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

No

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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
HelixLauncher will run on 1.6.

HelixLauncher2 will run on 2.0 and above only.

Search forums for the standard HelixLauncher, or there's also a Market app, if your phone is not rooted.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jraggio:
request to add 1x1 widgets to bottom dock

I searched the thread here and have not seen it discussed yet. Is it possible to have an option to add 1x1 widgets to the bottom dock? That would be a killer feature. I use a gmail unread count widget and the NewsRob unread count widget that would be cool to put on the bottom dock.

Thanks and thanks for a cool launcher.

John
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AndyCr15:
I would love that too. I wanted to add my Handcent widget, but couldn't :(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mgorman:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher2 0.7 + System App Mod [19/04/10]

+1 for that feature

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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xlktululx:
+1 !! An option for a 5 column app drawer would be great!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SS2006:
Isnt it already there?

Use Spare Sparts to configure (5 column app)

ALso Im down for using widgets in the bottom (I use Advanced Task Killer widget alot)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SS2006:
Quick Q:

I install the apk because I dont want to replace my original APK incase i want to go back some day (last time i replaced it with adb, when i updated cyanogen i ran into major launcher2.apk fc issues)

I noticed sometimes its jittery and fc's, I supppose its smoother to install it via flashing eh

Also when new launcher2 apks come out by the dev and i install them (or re flash them) , do I lose my configuration each time?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Ill +1 this as well, sounds like a good suggestion. Dunno the complications of coding this, but would definitely be cool to have that option.

So i see one question. Do you lose configuration.... Yes you do. At least with adb pushing the system app, I'm not 100% sure about the market app. With the System app, you do yes. However, if you have backed up data with Titanium Backup (or possibly Mybackup Pro?) you can restore helixlauncher2 Data, and get all your APPS restored to your homescreen, the only thing you will have to "fix" is your widgets, they will all appear as "Problem Loading Widget", and a simple remove, re-add the widget will fix those.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SS2006:
Thanks!

The other q

is the performance of the system app better then the market app?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Hmmmm.... that's a good question.

I have never run the market app, always ran the system app. I would THINK that it would have better performance, as it is integrated with the rom/system, and not a stand alone app. Whether this performance improvement is actually NOTICEABLE, I'm not sure.

I'm sure someone else will pipe up tho with a better answer.

EDIT to add content:

Also, if you are worried about the system app, and losing the original etc. The instruction on the OP of this thread, direct you to make a backup of the original launcher2 onto your computer. You may still have it, its likely named "Launcher2.apk.BAK" i believe, likely in the same directory where your downloaded apk is (if you followed instructions and defaults, that's what/where it all should be).

You can always re-adb push that original Launcher2.apk back over your helixLauncher Launcher2.apk and that SHOULD in theory bring the original back. HOWEVER, if you have installed helix launcher twice (whether just cause, or for an upgrade) and followed the SAME directions, you likely overwrote your original Launcher2.apk.BAK with a new .BAK but this new .BAK is now a backup of your previous HelixLauncher2 .apk and not the CM Original .apk.

Also, a WIPE/FLASH CM will always bring back the default original CM launcher with no FC's. <smirk>

I know it may seem confusing, i hope im explaining it well enough... Hope the information helps.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SS2006:
You're very clear and informative

Thank you very much