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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
k?

You're making a rather broad assumption that something called ./Launcher2.apkbak even exists. Now that's a long shot.

Perhaps those that want to revert should try to do so based on their environment?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
I write above is assuming you got do backup as post in 1st post, if you do backup then above step is working.

Sorry forgot to mention you must have a backup at 1st before can restore back.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
* And you would have had to mis-name your backup

* And your backup would have to be in your current dir

Better advice:

#1: ** DELETE YOUR LAUNCHER2 DATA **

#2: Do a nandroid backup

#3: Restore your original Launcher2.apk from source image or backup

If you don't do #1 you're libel to get a lot of FC's

If you don't do #2 you can't go back

And #3 is dependant on your specific circumstances

Really, if people need this advice then they need very accurate advice because they're probably painting by numbers.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
As I explain follow exact the same in 1st post, so the backup name will exactly the same.

and then you can simply replace back, what for nandroid restore back with such small thing?

I never face any FC using that method.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] BlueScreenJunky:
Yes, Andrewtst is right : His method works if you followed exactly the instructions in the first post of this topic.

And if you didn't follow those instructions, it means you know enough about android to know how to restore a backup anyway.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
If you have more than 5 screens of data, or you have less than five and they are in the wrong place and you revert to a launcher than only supports five screens without deleting the data you will have problems and errors, many posts to this effect.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] soder:
I got a unrooted Nexus, and I have installed this HelixLauncer2 from Market.

I use 7 screens, and I have noticed a lot of FC, specially when I try to add or remove widgets.

How do I remove the stuff from the standard Launcher2 (temps and so) and do I need root the install v0.6 SYSTEM APP with the adb-method?

EDIT: Ok, I think I understand now that the adb-method needs root. But is there a way to stop FC for the market version?

EDIT2: I uninstalled tha "app" and reinstalled it, and now I don't get as many FC any longer...

/Söder
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
What are you talking about?

When you push back your launcher.apkBAK to launcher.apk it already replace your current HelixLauncher2.

Normatter how many pages you set before in HelixLauncer, it does't matter.

Once reset, it will back to normal using default launcher. It won't cause you any FC by doing this.

You no need deleting any data (I assume you mean the widget & shortcut) you set before because by replacing it will remove those widget or show problem loading widget, just remove it and re-add back. That all.

** I am assuming you are using System Apps version as well not the HelixLauncher from Market. (This two is total different apps)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
No disrespect intended but you are mistaken. Please re-read the thread, it's all in there, I'm not going to cover it all again.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Matthew B:
Black previews

I've got various widgets which write transparently with white text, so I've created a small mod to make the screen previews dark.

If anyone else can make use of it, the metamorph is attached.

[Edit - turns out despite filenames the launcher doesn't treat them as 9-patch graphics, removed that]

Cheers,

Matthew.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] psylink:
agreed, can/will cause issues

not clearing the data and reflashing = stuck at boot screen, til you push the launcher2_0.x.apk via adb to /system/app/Launcher2.apk or clear data via adb

i actually do it on purpose anymore so i dont have to resetup everything, just gotta do widgets

replacing stock, not deleting data = fc issues and stuck at boot
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
anyway mine is not stuck at boot or FC. :)

Happy with CM 5.0.5.1 now, I still miss the Launcher2 with 7 pages for more widgets, wait on updates version :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Flomaster:
I installed Koush's rom it comes with Launcher2 V.5 and has wallpapers in it, but it is lacking the the features of L2 V.6 I tried to copy the images from one apk to the other but when I click on the wallpaper button I only have the original 7 BLANK wallpapers

is it some thing more than just replace the images do I need to mess with another file or some thing....

I do NOT WISH to use gallery to pick my wallpapers its slow and takes far to long to load...

-=Jason=-
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] psylink:
are you unzipping the apk or copying them directly into the apk in 7zip/winrar/winzip

/res/drawable-hdpi/

you'll need to rename the 800x480 wallpapers you want to the .png ones, and make the smaller preview ones jpg

i believe that should work, never bothered putting them in the apk, just use gallery and keep them on sdcard
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
I have the system app version installed before and after updating to CM 5.0.5 and 5.0.5.1 and I have no issues. It's not as fast as the other launcher but its quick enough for now and I have no force close issues. I use the zip and flash in recovery that someone posted a while back. Am I the only one lucky enough for this to work or is it the 7 screens that causing the issues?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] frankzua77:
!!

hEY bRO thanks for the 7 screens love it! Is there any way you can work with Persian with his 5 app columm ?? His stuff is not compatible with yours. It would be awesome if you could do this! :D
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] frankzua77:
!!

By the way I'm using cyan 5.0.5.1 and it works fine, no problems here (a little slow but no big deal).
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] frankzua77:
!!

Proof that im using ur stuff! lol :D
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Flomaster:
I use 7zip and I do not extract the apk I just drag and drop, however in Koush's launcher.apks he has more than the 7 wallpapers they are named wallpaper_filenamehere.png and small.jpg using the rename method I am limited to only 7 wallpapers in my gallery. I have more than 7 I wish to use and I know other people would love to do this as well.

its MUCH MUCH faster to pick a wallpaper from your wallpaper selection list than to browse the gallery. especially when you have several hundred photos in your gallery

-=Jason=-
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Have you ever been able to add wallpapers to the default wallpaper list? I've never done it. If not then it's sort-of a strange feature request. Grab an app like wallpaper set and save from the market, **** interface but does a great job with high res images.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Not the only lucky one... in fact, if everybody would just follow instructions and they thought about what they were doing many more of us would be "lucky"! ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
I just wished I could get better cut to work with it.

Also, what are the main benefits to having it as the system app as opposed to the market app?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] psylink:
ya was looking at the launcher2.apk off 5.0.5.1 earlier and theres multiple named similar also. haven't tried messing w/ it like i said, still pretty new to android and learning as i go, you try just putting them in like wallpaper_filename.png and the small.jpg as well w/ no success i'm guessing?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
lol - Better Cut works with the system app! :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
I can't get it to work. If I try to edit a shortcut it tells me I have open home installed and if I try to just create a new shortcut it does nothing.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
I don't know how much you want it but one of my posts many pages back describes the steps I went through to get it working. It requires a re-flash because I don't know a finer grain way of reliably getting the desired result.

I have it working perfectly on CM 5.0.5.1

Nandroid backup

Wipe+Data

Flash CM from recovery

Reboot to recovery

Flash Gapps (54B) from recovery

Flash Launcher2 (the 0.6 update.zip I also posted some way back) from recovery

Good to go.

I've done that three or four times now and it's never failed me, I have full create and edit shortcut abilities in Better Cut.

I don't have any other launchers installed.

NB: Some people have to go from CM 5.0.5 to get to 5.0.5.1 - if you do this you don't need to wipe anything as long as Better Cut was working perfectly on 5.0.5
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] moosc:
im hearing there is a 3d helix is that correct? also is there a way to change the launcher to like a mini android dude? thnks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Wolfeman0101:
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but when I bring up the apps screen a lot of time the app decription is not centered. Is that a known bug?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lamenomore:
:D

Screenshots from my G1 :

Cool !!

In "movement"... : (

"Steady"
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SiNJiN76:
You try replacing the xml files? That may have something to do with it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tgwaste:
is there a way to fix the wallpaper issues? when i download helix launcher2 from the market all my regular wallpapers are blank.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] psylink:
click on the link in my sig for the little android launcher app icon replacement

theres also a cyanogenmod and nexus one logo one as well, instructions on what to do is w/ the android post 419

i'll just do a metamorph shortly and put those up so it's easier
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ggrant3876:
arctu check your tweets from mgrant76308.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] charnsingh_online:
Feature request - if we could drag app from menu to bin n it would get give us option to uninstall or hide the app like advanced launcher
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jairomeo:
The system app can be themed using MetaMorph and such, the Market you can't due to the sig. The only other difference I can think of would be you wont have Home and Helix, you will just have Home on the /system/app version
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SiNJiN76:
Is there going to be an update anytime soon to speed up the Launcher...up-to-speed with Cy's 5.0.5 ROM?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] seanowns:
Yeah the velocity fix in app drawer is nice.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] JaydenR:
Completely agree.

I would also like the option to hide the app names like on the HelixLauncher1 beta.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
Changelog on 2nd post. 0.7BETA1. Enjoy. Standalone only for now -- once bug free, will release system app ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
This worked for Better Cut! Thanks! The new CM launcher is crazy fast though before I installed Helix. I guess the next update will have the 5 column launcher.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] SubyWill:
sweet, i can't wait for the update in the market :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
I'm trying to run this through adb, and I get the following errors...

EDIT: Nevermind...forgot to "adb remount"...stupid mistake. Sorry for the confusion. Maybe someone else will be having the same problem and see this, so I'll leave it up.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kamikazimonky:
system app works perfect thank you for this so much. Ive wanted this but don't like alternative launcher like panda n stuff so this was perfect thank a mill.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Zenoran:
well I just discovered this and I'm loving it... I only have one question so far...

I installed this from the app store... when u click the home button it asks which launcher you want to use and you can obviously set a default there... is there ANY reason why you should overwrite the system launcher2 with this new one???? Is performance just as good by setting the default method and leaving the original launcher in there?

Sorry if this was answered already... I did skim through the thread but didn't see it mentioned.

thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
Wow!

This 0.7Beta1 standalone is running perfectly!

It even smoothen than original one. Bravo! perferct!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Sh4wN:
I tried HelixLauncher2 on AOSP 2.1 Eclair ROM and it's working quite nicely despite the fact, that the app drawers icon size and text is not right, just like it's all too big. Is there a workaround? I didn't find something by searching the thread.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Yes, there are many reasons... as long as the system app stays aligned with the primary code base. Advantages include the obvious such as saving space.

The main benefit for me is that other apps will interact with it as if it is the system launcher so when apps, mods and themes assume (rightly or wrongly) a certain launcher environment exists they still work out-of-the-box.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Awesome, loving the speed!

Will probably stick with this until the system ver is available, thanks!

I did learn that you can't copy the data dir from the system app to the market app to try and avoid recreating your screens... lol, that for sure doesn't work! :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kitsunisan:
I'd love to try out the beta, but you're still unable to accept donations. :/ Any idea when that will clear up? I'd like to stick with Helix as my default, but the app drawer is just way too slow, if the beta speeds it up, I'd be able to keep it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
I have an interesting observation with the market app... now this could be just because I have both the system app and the market app installed but I suspect not.

Better Cut can create icons for both launchers

Better Cut can edit icons for both launchers, but only if I follow this procedure:

If I want to edit a shortcut in the market app I first have to create that shortcut in the system app. When I switch to the market app the shortcut is not there of course but if I open Better Cut I can then edit the shortcut. Better Cut then creates an edited shortcut for both launchers.

i.e. If I simply create the shortcut in the market app it does not show up in Better Cut to be edited. I have to have the shortcut on a system app screen to be able to edit it for the market app screens.

Not so much of a problem as it is an observation... I can still do everything I need.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] 3Shirts:
Yeah, I noticed this too, it's the main reason I ditched the market version and went for just the system app. I also reverted to v0.5 cos 6 was just too slow. I am excited for 7!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Zenoran:
well I want to try the new version because the current one on is too slow... but I can't get it because it's in the donator's repository and it won't let me donate for the pw:

"This recipient is currently unable to receive money."
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Yeah, unfortunately the dev had some trouble with PayPal (don't we all?) and can't accept donations at this time. This does mean that you'll need to stick with the released versions for the time being.

Those with access to the repository should respect arctu and not hand out the password (so please don't ask).
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
Yea. I wish the creator would just make a donate app in Google market. I much prefer to use the Bill to my T-Mobile account over putting every $1 and $2 purchase on my card. Just create a HelixLauncher2 Pro version on the market, and have the program have a link with a pass code to any betas. The newest beta has a feature I have been waiting for FOREVER for on my Android and it is frustrating that it is finally available but I can't get it yet.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] samuelong87:
This app is awesome! Best thing is i dont have to root! Android should incoporate all these features into its stock ui!! Please continue to upgrade it to become less laggy! :)

I found this bug whereby launcher force closes when I try to customise widgets in landscape mode.

Shall recommend this to stock users.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MontAlbert:
Remember not all countries, actually bugger all, can actually sell apps on the market. He may not have a choice in it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hamleto:
This new 0.7 BETA1 seems works great on my MOTO Milestone 2.1! Better than the last beta of launcher 1 that is still buggy and FC after I put my phone in the dock mode!

Really smooth also the Apps MEnu 3D! Only thing I noticed is the quite big memory usage:(

Is the Helix Launcher 1 less heavy?! Of course I should give up at the awesome 3D menu app:(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Android-Jeck:
First off all, I must say that the Helix Launcher is absolutely brilliant!!!

GREAT WORK!!!

And because I like this Launcher so much (it is one of the main reasons why I flashed an clair ROM on my G1), I´ve got a question...

I Is there a way to adjust the Helix Launcher 1 so that it works on Donut? How it was done HERE with Launcher2? Both are based on the Launcher2 of cyanogen, if I am not mistaken.

The Helix Launcher already works absolutely perfect in various Eclair custom ROM on the G1. Only the Ecleir ROM are themselves very experimental
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] graveghoul:
This might have been asked already but even though Helix Launcher 2 has been my "default" launcher since rooting my N1, would there be a way to simply change the "squares" center icon of the launcher to the little Android dude instead? Just the simple modification would be sooooo awesome and cute! I would totally donate to the developer if possible!​

Like this person's thumb print:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=476483&page=199
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chronzz:
follow this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=591329 guide and you can make it for yourself and share it with others. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Zenoran:
sucks I wanna give this dude money and experience his work but I can't! :P
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MontAlbert:
Think he got anew paypal account. I might ask paypal why he can't have the money I gave him. Thanks to the idiot who caused all these problems.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kiowa79:
i have set by error original launcher as default launcher when clicking home and i do not know how to launch helix again. There is no program or widget? Where i can find it?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] graveghoul:
I cant! I tried loading it in metamorph and it wont work. Is that cause theres no .thm file?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chronzz:
here i made one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=654079
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MontAlbert:
go into settings and applications- go to the stock launcher and clear defaults.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] graveghoul:
THANK YOU TONS! You'd figure the android dude woulda been really popular as the launcher but i only saw manup do a wooden version before. Weird huh?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kiowa79:
Done!! Thanks mate, greetings from spain
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mems711:
Guys, I am a newbie to android, could someone explain to me how I can use adb to push the latest version (0.6) to system/app. I can't find the standalone apk file for v0.6 and I need to install it this way to be able to use the new theme. (can't just install from market)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
Rename the .zip to .apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Which zip? If it's an update zip then fail.

@ mems711:

If you have an apk and want to push it you really should search, all the details are available. In short you will need to mount the file system as read/write, back up the original apk and then "push" the new apk over.

You might be better off downloading the update zip formatted 0.6 some posts back and then installing this from recovery - put the zip in the root of your sd card, boot to recovery and then follow the menus to flash the zip file. Do a backup first.

Do NOT rename an update zip file to an apk file and expect good results.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
The standalone app in the first post, when originally posted, was Launcher2_0.6.apk.zip. I am guessing that is what this guy got as well. It took me forever to figure out why I couldn't push it through adb. Once I renamed it and got rid of the .zip, it worked fine. Of course now, the file available for download is Launcher2.apk, but the original .6 when released was what I said I got above. I figured this guy was having the same problem.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jz9833:
I know my windows xp notebook would automatically change .apk files to .zip files. This is probably whats going on for that guy also. I have to always manually change them back when I download anything on that computer.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] PhantomRampage:
so i've been using the standalone version from the market and like it, so i want to install the system app instead (im guessing its more stable).

The install guide is as follows:

adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.launcher2
adb pull /system/app/Launcher2.apk ./Launcher2.apkBAK
adb push Launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk

In the last line im pushing the modded version right? So i would have to change it to

"adb push Launcher2_0.6.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk" right? or is this wrong?

Launcher2_0.6 being the latest version released now.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Correct... push your latest version to /system/app/Launcher2.apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mems711:
I rename it to Launcher2.apk (the latest one) and follow the adb command posted in the first page. I am getting a read only file system error, is that becase I haven't mounted the file system as read/write? If you how do i do it. Thx guys all the help
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MontAlbert:
you can rename it as you push it across:

eg:

adb remount
adb push C:\android\Launcher2_0.6.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Charrion:
There are a couple ways you can do it. The quick command is just 'adb remount'. If you want to be technical and remount as read-only again afterwards use 'adb shell mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system' and then when you're done use 'adb shell mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system'.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
Any update on when we get get our hands on a .7 system app version? I am anxiously awaiting this.

I was even willing to donate to get access, but I dont have that option. The newest version has a feature that I have been waiting for forever on! Any information is appreciated.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
guys guys, i'm working on setting up a new paypal account. doing that in my free time. but at the same time, i'm really thinking through making sure paypal won't destroy this one -- crafting backup plans. ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Zenoran:
I've never heard of paypal being so difficult???? Why did they shut down you originally?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] RayKinStL:
3 questions...

Is paypal the only method available to you? Can you not make something through the market?

Also, you just say "donation". Can someone clue me in on a typical amount? I don't want to sound like a cheapskate, but I seriously have no clue how much is considered the norm for something like this. Typically I only buy apps from the market if they are $2.99 or less, but I am not sure if that applies with the things this does. So any help is appreciated.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
I'm no authority but I think arctu suggested some time back that small donations cost him more than they were worth, time, paypal fees etc. IIRC he suggested US$10 might be a good starting point... he did also say though to donate what you think it was worth to you so who knows lol! Does that help? Probably not so sorry... but I feel for you... It took me weeks to work out how much to donate to cyanogen... I eventually did and now scale my other donations relative to his.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] milenko11:
What are the main benefits to using the system app version compared to the standalone besides metamorphs? The v7beta runs faster than the v6 system app. Is the system app better on battery life or anything?