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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mtjnkee:
Live wallpapers

I am running the 26i radio/Danger SPL/CE 2.0. Everytime i set a live wallpaper i have to reboot to keep it. that works but once the screen locks itself the wallpaper reverts to the previous un-live wallpaper i had set. I do not seem to be able to keep it locked in, any ideas? This is happening with Launcher2, Helix and Home + +. I would like to use live wallpapers but guess ima have to splurge and buy a nexus if i want them : ( Anybody know where i can find a shadow box to retire my G1 to?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] dschulten:
helixlauncher loses standard setting

I have helixlauncher on milestone 2.01. It keeps forgetting that it is the standard home screen, on pressing home the system prompts me to choose. What can I do?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rutger1413:
Has development stopped for Helix Launcher 1? 1.3 beta2 has been out for a while, but there has been very little activity in this thread about it for a while.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shatteredzman:
I love this program and would like to make a suggestion. I think a great feature would be an option to enable transparency on the app drawer.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] JamesBlack:
Can't find this on the market anymore, is it coming back?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
So, are we going to get /any/ movement on this portion of the project? HL2 is too bulky for me, and this hasnt had an update in 3 weeks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shmigao:
I dearly hope this will be developed further. i don't like HL2 either.

checking the donator's repository almost on a daily basis :-)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] datajosh:
I get this too. No vibration but the uninstaller pops up about 5+ times. I'd also like an option to hide apps in the drawer, I really miss that ability.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pkwjr:
I have to say the lack of response or updates from the dev could be a sign he won't be working on this project.

Keeping people informed about Helix should be a priority instead of forcing people to guess what is coming next.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] eadred:
I can install it but I can't get it to work with CaNNon202 2.0 on my htc magic. I only have a black screen. Is it because I haven't applied the Firerat patch?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rutger1413:
The dev is active on the H2 thread, but hasn't chimed in here for some time.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
what is the difference between this and HelixLauncher 2?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] agent42o:
Re: [APP] HelixLauncher: ON MARKET! UPDATED [140310]

Launcher1 doesn't have the 3D app drawer.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shmigao:
HL vs. HL2 = HL has less frills (e.g. 3D app drawer), therefore (for me) faster and more desirable.

therefore I hope HL can get equal amount of love by dev as HL2

:-)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
thank you for the explanation.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
erm.. yeah.. actually, it's getting equal love.. (i'm using this as my default currently).. just that I have little time for dev since school starts. squeezing time here and there. hope you understand. ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rutger1413:
VERY glad to hear from you arctu! Its very understandable about the school. We had given up home since HL2 has had updates and such, but HL hasnt seen anything for a while. Regardless, good luck with your classes and we hope that HL gets updated in the near future.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shmigao:
+1

thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
HelixLauncher keeps FCing on me, i can't do anything! how do i get back to the default Launcher?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
connect your phone to a computer and

adb -r install /path/to/whateveryoucalledtheHL.apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
this is to uninstall HelixLauncher right?

what is the default name for HelixLauncher.apk??
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
please help!!!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
What version have you got installed? How did you install it? Do you have any other launchers or home replacements installed?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
i installed 1.2a via the Market.

once i got HL to configured the way i wanted, i made it the default launcher. after that...i switched from 5 screens to 3 screens and it started to FC on me, now i can't use my phone.

i'm in recovery mode right now, i just need help with the adb commands to remove HL from my phone so i can go back to the default Launcher.

Thankyou
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
com.helixproject.launcher

so:

/data/app/com.helixproject.launcher.apk

and

/data/data/com.helixproject.launcher/
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
adb uninstall /data/app/com.helixproject.launcher.apk

i get "/sbin/sh: pm: not found"
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
^^^ Up there...

(well <- back there)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cdmove:
hehe i edited it

i did:

adb uninstall /data/app/com.helixproject.launcher.apk

i get "/sbin/sh: pm: not found"
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] koxx:
arctu, a lot of people are asking for Helix support of scrollable widgets, like on the video here :

http://koxx3.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/pure-messenger-with-scrollable-list-available/

Do you think we can find a way to include it soon ?

I agree to modify the HL code myself, but can I access to the code through the git, and create a new branch myself ?

If I do, would you agree to merge it quickly ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rutger1413:
personally i believe HL shouldn't get so bloated. HL2 is getting very bloated with all its "features". I just want it to run fast and reliable. No FCs etc.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hanschke:
same for me. if you have fcs download the logger of the market and send them to the support. i have got fcs with 1 and 2 launcher with my milestone. maybe it will help it you post it here too? i hope for an update soon :rolleyes:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] destinydmm:
Just wondering if the launcher would be able to have the Leap function from the HTC Incredible, ie the pinch to zoom rip see the homescreens ?

Also, would our be possible to have 360° rotation like on the Cyanogen roms?

Thanks in advance, and truly appreciate this app. Aol waiting for opportunity to donate.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tender82:
I don't know if this is a bug or what... I'm going to uninstall then re-install... but I tried to go down to 1 page and now I keep getting FCs with HelixLauncher (1). Luckily, I am able to get out of the FC loop b/c I hadn't selected it as a default yet.

Is this a known issue? A new issue?

(I just needed to have 1 page on this one but I'm using HL2 for my daily stuff. I have 5 screens on that one.)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kingpin003:
To all the people having issues when trying to decrease the number of screens, it happens when you reduce the number of screens before removing all the icons. Once you've made the mistake you either need to use ADB to reinstall HL or try some finger gymnastics.

ADB:

1. Download apk from arctu's site

2. adb install -r C:/<download location>/hl.apk

Finger Gymnastics:

1. Click ok on FC dialog

2. Instantly tap menu->settings

3. Repeat step 1 every time it pops up

4. Applications->Manage Applications

5. Find HL and Clear defaults

6. Pick alternate launcher

7. Uninstall and reinstall HL

Either way, make sure you clear all the screens before you shrink the number. Thanks. :)

Edit: P.S. Thanks so much for the update arctu. Glad you're focused on school, this is just a silly app. I love it, but we'll all manage. ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] yellowchilli:
love this and am using it over HTC sense since the full screen animations and other stuff slow the phone down

but....ive run into something i cant work out...

after switching to 7 screens, i seem to have lost the ability to add static apps to the bottom bar. the green dots are gone. is this supposed to happen?

im using this on the HTC Legend.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] yellowchilli:
err i didnt even realise this was under Nexus One. sorry guys.

but just to answer myself and possibly steer others from this mistake:

my bad for adding Apps Organizer icons as widgets rather than icons so the green dots wouldnt appear as i picked up those icons.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tender82:
A quick note on the moving down to 1 page and then force close issue... I didn't have any icons on any of the other pages. The middle page is the default, right? That's the only one I had any icons on.

Are you saying you'd have to remove icons from EVERY screen if you want to decrease the number of screens?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Crazy I know but the middle page is not default home on Helix, I think #2 is unless you manually change it...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kingpin003:
Just did a quick test and the leftmost page is the default.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tender82:
The force-close loop now makes sense. I had icons on the middle page and that's where the problem came from.

I just did an uninstall and reinstall and all was good.

Thanks for the help!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zonbal33:
Is their a way to make the launcher menu transparent, Like 50%? I'm assuming it has to deal with some images and and some xml editing? Can someone help me out?

Thanks...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] komradefox:
Is there a way to make the bottom shortcut menu able to handle widgets? like single spaced widgets?

specifically, SMS Unread Count.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zonbal33:
Bump... anyone?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Like the background of the app menu? If so, no I doubt it will be an image, probably just a colour... :(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zonbal33:
EDIT: fig it out. thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] destinydmm:
App Menu transparency

The background is a picture. So you would just have to edit the picture and the replace it in the proper folder(s). And coulda, the app may need to be re signed to install.

Theres a thread on Droid Forums where someone has themed helix launcher with many different colors. Definitely worth looking at.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stonew5082:
Sooo.... Everybody shot down the idea of 'smoked glass'/'espresso' style buttons in favor of a more themeable approach. LAAAME!! I've been scouring the web for a decent morph of the espresso launcher or sense style. All I found was some ancient launcher2s that fc and suck. Has anybody themed this puppy beyond icon changes and sports team drawers? BTW I'm loving the new version of this, the quickcontact placement problem is fixed yay!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Humpa:
Did I miss something?

I see nothing new since March. :(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] gcoken:
I have been using Helix Launcher on my Droid. The 7 screens is great and it has been working great with very few force close. Do you know if there is a icon pack will work with Helix
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Part Four:
Pay closer attention, try reading, and stop with the frowning. Check the first effing post. Also, read the OP's signature.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pchic:
Sense Clock widget

can someone tell me where I can get this for to load on the the Nexus One
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stonew5082:
hahaaha, dude there's nothing funnier than a sense clock widget request randomly inserted in a thread.

Anyway, if you want the clock with weather on it download "Weather and Toggle Widget" and then download the 'ht7' skin.

But don't post requests where they don't belong!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] dreemesicle:
Gheeze Part Four

OMG! What a jerk. Was that really necessary for you to say? Obviously with your attitude, you don't have many friends and therefore have nothing better to do with your time than make rude undeserving comments.

Dianna*
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jcky000:
What is the different between launcher2 and 1?

thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
OMG! What a narcissist. Was that really necessary for you to say? Obviously with your attitude, you don't have many friends and therefore have nothing better to do with your time than make rude undeserving comments.

:eek:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] acjohnson55:
HelixLauncher is awesome! I love how fast it is. I used to love dxTop, which has a similar app dock, but the speed of this is so much better. I really like the double-tap to skip to a screen.

Feature request:

- App drawer views, especially user-definable categories, like dxTop

- Wrap-around swiping
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shmigao:
done with that?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] DocRambone:
+1

But arctu have nor been seen for some time now...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] themapleboy:
OMG! What a loser. Was that really necessary for you to say? Obviously with your attitude, you don't have many friends and therefore have nothing better to do with your time than make rude undeserving comments.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
don't flame flame please. :(

i'm working on an update as we speak. but i can't say about the release date. hope you guys understand. ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] dhbdhb2000:
Hey great job on this launcher - it's my favorite app for my unrooted Eris with 2.1..

I was just wondering if there would be any way for you to include the little house icon that you can use to close the app launcher like on the Nexus One? Would that just involve removing the fifth row and putting the icon in the middle? Thanks. I'm looking forward to the screen indicator dots too!

No rush, I understand you've got quite a bit going on
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] dreemesicle:
Hmmm Bobtentpeg, I suggest you check the meaning before inserting your foot rofl

"The narcissist has

lack of empathy

and can be described as being excessively preoccupied with issues of

personal adequacy

,

power, and prestige

. Narcissistic personality disorder is closely linked to

self-centeredness."

Lack of empathy? The very reason for my comment was because of the fact that I was empathetic to the comment made by Part Four...Humpa simply asked a question and in no way did it deserve the comment made by Part Four. If he was annoyed by the question, he could have worded it in a tactful way, rather than saying...

"Pay closer attention, try reading, and stop with the frowning. Check the first effing post."
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Guys, don't escalate. If you want to fight it out share pm's, email addresses or wives. But we're not sharing our thread.

Thanks.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] asperon:
First of all, let me say that I love Helix Launcher, and I am telling all my friends that they need to run it.

Secondly I have a feature request, the one major thing I am missing in Android (apart from full Exchange support) is composite (or dynamic) icons. I just love the way you can see the number of unread mails, messages, missed phone calls etc on the iPhone. On my way home from work today I realised that this could be solved in Helix Launcher, since you are drawing the icons that we see!

This is how I image it (feel free to improve):

There are a list of services supported by Helix (like email, gmail, messages, facebook whatever). You select on of these, then you select the program that you want to handle the service (like the built in email client). This creates a icon on the desktop that is connected to a content provider that in turn provides the information to be drawn together with the icon. I understand that this would be quite a lot of work, and one would have to start with just one of two services to begin with (messages and email seems good candidates) but i feel that it would make Helix a must for every Android device!

ps. Nice to see that you are using Smooth Calendar! ds.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] AnderWeb:
you just defined the android widgets :-)

on/off topic:

I'm sure helix is gonna grow a lot, just leave flaming and provide good support/feedback... Dev will show cool things :-)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
Ji

Just in case you weren't aware SMS Unread Count widget does most of this for you... you just can't put widgets in the Helix Quick Shortcuts bar.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
I can't get better cut to create icons on this launcher
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
Better cut only recognizes the original launcher
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
so no help?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
awesome launcher by the way. i used the one on koush's rom and loved it, but the rom itself was a little unstable.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sonym4n:
Still cant install any launcher in any both ways, same problem with launcher2 nor docrambone's, same response as @htcmagic
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
better cut doesn't like this launcher
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
working on fixing some of the issues. meanwhile, can somebody tell me if any shortcuts making program won't work? thanks.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] McFroger3:
Anycut works just fine for me.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
i just tried anycut, it didn't work for me. :(

how did you do it?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
yea, better cut and any cut don't work
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
Dropped HelixLauncher 1.1 in donators' repo:

Fixed Double-Tap bug by reducing sensitivity

Added LWP interactivity ;)

Added Nexus Launcher2 Handle instead of Droid dull's

*Might fixed* the bug with some people unable to install
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
amazing launcher. I donated. How do I get my password?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] StefanSarzio:
Can't you offer it through the market? I cannot install this, too - I can install other apps with are non-market, though.

Plus I don't use PayPal because I don't trust them. I would buy this, if installation would work and i could regularly pay for it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
i can't release it at market for now. sorry. do wait for ver 1.1 as I think I fixed this issue in the next release.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] erronr:
So I can donate to you to get the v1.1?

wow....been a member 3 years and on my first post.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
You get access to donators repo. So... yup.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] oldblue:
like the new Nexus drawer, but can you investigate the better cut/any cut problems. I love replacing the default icons, but cannot with your launcher.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] erronr:
OK, going to donate now...theres no set amount. So you accept whatever we give?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
yup. any amount. even a dollar. ;) though, i must tell you, a dollar minus paypal fees kinda sucks. :P
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] erronr:
LOl a dollar would be an insult. I sent 10. Just waiting on access to the goods. Thanks so much for this. I miss the 2.1 launcher, but this is better! Only thing id like to add is the 3d looking scroller for the app drawer. You know, if you are looking for suggestions. haha
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] asperon:
I am well aware of that, but you cant place them in the app drawer, and the Android developers are stoutly opposed to widgets that looks like icons, so this would be the "correct" way to add this functionallity. It occured to me yesterday after posting that it might be even easier, if the code drawing the icons has a list of the intents that are of interest, and if the icon is pointing to one of these intents then add the number provided by the content provider. Is the Helix source available? Perhaps i should modify the stock launcher as a proof of concept?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] djmcnz:
I'd see if I could strike up a conversation with one of the home screen replacement dev's that hang around here...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
helix source is available on my git. ;) feel free to fork and modify.

anyway, yes, actually, that was one of my ideas to the 'issue'. It'd work I suppose. (There's not intent to read it. You have to write ur own service to check for updates. Lots of work.) But I also received request to have the 1x1 battery widget on the bottom launcher. So, currently, the plan is to allow 1x1 widget on the bottom bar. That's what I'm pursuing.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] asperon:
Ill give that a try. I know that one would need to implement a unread count/service supported, so i would probably start with local phone services (calls, email, messages, gmail) and when/if i find the time add other more exotic services (facebook, twitter etc).
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
will be pushing 1.4beta1 tomorrow. focus is on speed optimization. stay tuned. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] DocRambone:
Wow, thanks, looking forward to some news :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
Woooo. Its speedy to begin with
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Legacystar:
I hope u can make it use less memory for us droid users. runs good other then that
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] asperon:
Had a look in the Helix 2 git (which is the one i am using), is it really up to date? looks like its the 0.5 release in there, or am i missing something?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ruqqq:
@asperon: I just realized I didn't git pushed my HL2 repo. I can't push now since I've some unwanted (ugly) codes which I committed to local repository.

NEWSFLASH!

hey guys, guess what? #HelixLauncher 1.4 BETA1 have been released for donators! Get it while it's hot! :P http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/

CHANGELOG 1.4B1

- Completely standalon-ed HelixLauncher now (You probably need to delete the current version and install this fresh. :x)

- Reorganized Preference

- FPS Counter

- Panel Jump feature

- Wallpaper Panning Option

- Ported Donut Wallpaper Mechanism; Static Wallpapers now will give you great speed boost (thanks @anderwebs for helping!)

- Fixed Uninstall Function (Drag to delete, wait for vibrate, release finger)

- Dock Bar
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
New version is super snappy, its a shame you have to redo everything but it was worth it. IMO the "glass dock" should be off by default
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] asperon:
Let me know when its in sync, and ill see if I can add the features I want.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] DocRambone:
VERY nice update, love the new features :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] rutger1413:
Doesnt work for Droidmod, but none of the other ones since the market release have either.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] illithid:
I received a lot of force closes in this version on my Milestone, maybe one of my widgets just doesn't like the new HelixLauncher.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] nam37:
It's was normal for me to get a FC now and again with the 1.3 version, but so far I haven't had a single FC on this version. (Droid stock)

*Knock Wood*
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] illithid:
Mine even get instant force close everytime the screen orientation changes. Maybe I will try reinstalling it tommorow.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pitamakan:
Hmm ... this version has me trapped in a Force Close loop every time I start up the phone. A battery pull doesn't help -- any suggestions to get out of this without reflashing would be appreciated.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bobtentpeg:
adb install any other launcher and you'll get the chooser menu :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pitamakan:
Genius! Thanks, man. :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pitamakan:
Interestingly, it appears that increasing the number of screens invariably sets up a Force Close loop for me. This is on a Droid Eris, running the most recent 2.1 leak.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] illithid:
Tried reinstalling it, but the random force closes remain. Too bad consodering that this new release is faster than any of the previous one.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] shmigao:
i wonder whether all that have force close issues have done the following:

1) delete all app icons & widgets from all screens on HelixLauncher

2) "clear defaults" in settings/applications/manage applications/HelixLauncher

3) hit "home" key to load the stock Launcher

4) delete all app icons and all widgets from all screens on stock Launcher

5) install HelixLauncher 1.4beta1

6) hit "home" key, select HelixLauncher (and to be safe, don't tick "default" just yet, that's the safest bet to go back to stock Launcher if have problems.

7) verify that all works well, maybe do a reboot.

8) if no problems, set HelixLauncher to default and start building your screens with apps and widgets