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[Android Apps and Games] Pumpino:
Nova and Apex are terrible. You can't even shrink the dock icons to a decent size. At least Zeam and LauncherPro got that right. I think I'd switch to Lightning before them.
[Android Apps and Games] reza.mir72:
why it dosnt suport
[Android Apps and Games] vxbinaca:
That mentality reminds me of the people who use the ancient and decrepit ZSNES when SNES9x and especially Higan are much better, actively developed super nintendo emulators.
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
This launcher is the best so far. And I tried almost all the launchers. It is lightweight, fast, stable, has some nice features (swipe to get to menu), etc. The only thing I miss is the possibility to sort applications the way I want.

I can see this project is dead, is there a way to resurrect it or could you give me a tip on a similar launcher (leight, fast, stable on SGS) with the "sort by..." option?

Cannot there be anyone to take control of this project by the way? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] gottard:
You can try Nemus Launcher, it is light and fast enough, and has sorting apps options.
[Android Apps and Games] snc74:
You are right about the shrinking on dock icons, but telling that Nova or Apex launcher are terrible is totally wrong. Zeam is pretty good since is lightweight, but since that have less options than the terrible two you mentioned. The three are fast and smooth but for editing, I'll prefer Nova /Apex... You know, more gestures, can change icons (for me is a plus), transitions effects, etc. And one more thing, the dock thing is about people tastes - in my case I don't use dock so depends to the end-user. Don't get me wrong, I use Zeam often and I like it very much, but keep in mind that the other two have far more options and about fast that's depend on what phone you're using and how's running.

Best of regards ;)

Sent from v6 supercharged slimbeaned mini-beast....!
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
Thanks Gottard, tried it. The only problem I have it does not show the full application names. It just shows the first line. Any idea what may I be doing wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] russian392:
is development still underway, like is the dev still working cause it seems like he is not, no updates for 2 yrs
[Android Apps and Games] scampbll:
Actually, if you look at the first post it was updated less than a year ago.
[Android Apps and Games] vxbinaca:
Just barely. Guys use Nova instead its actively developed.
[Android Apps and Games] arsonist63086:
It seems ppl didn't read any of the developers posts .. this launcher was developed for his own use and to his liking he just decided to be a cool guy about it and share it with the community for free , that is all .
[Android Apps and Games] Evil Avnovice:
In addition to that, I've been running Zeam forever, and it still works like a charm.
[Android Apps and Games] pdahiker:
I have been using Zeam for years and just upgraded my Infuse 4G to Jelly Bean. Installed Zeam and it works better than ever. I am running the Paranoid Android build of JB.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
If Zeam had a few more basic customization options, like changing the icons on the home screen apps, widgets, and folders. I'd still use it because it's light and smooth. But it does not.

Sent from my sweet S Threeeeeeeee
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
This post made me decide to try Zeam on my brand new, yet to be activated HTC One V I bought for $49 on cyberMonday. I still run Zeam exclusively on my old LG Optimus V because it's slow. Rooted and runnng CM7.2 with Zeam... it's amazing.

I never considered running it on this new ICS phone mainly because of the lack of scrolling widgets. Then I recalled reading somewhere that ICS and higher take care of that issue in the OS, and sure enough it works great. Pretty happy right now, screaming fast and buttery smooth! Scratch that, not much good if it doesnt update the homescreen widgets. :mad: Took me a few hours to realize the digital clock widget wasn't keeping time. Tried a couple more digital clock widgets that work fine elsewhere and they all simply quit keeping time after the initial boot. "Missed It!" widget seemed to not update either. Ah well, Zeam is still rockin' on my old Gingerbread phone.

I'll use the HTC as a media player/IM/email device until the faithful old Optimus V finally kicks the bucket. I'm still grandfathered @Virgin Mobile on the $25/month plan, don't want to pay the extra monthly $10 until I have to.
[Android Apps and Games] bibhu60:
wow....

really awsm launcher thanks a lot...:good:
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
Def. agree on this one. :good: If there was an option to sort apps I would be the first to shout hallelujah...
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
I understand what you had written, but still, cant someone take over and continue or make a fork and implement some of the useful features like apps sorting for example?
[Android Apps and Games] R^7Z:
You'd think that since this is an Android project, the source would be publicly available (the SDK is at least) but where would one go to find out? I think that would be a more viable question. I also think the developer did a wonderful job developing Zeam to where it is now but if one can't continually improve, it might not always add to an apps' or projects' appeal.
[Android Apps and Games] LeftyGR:
+1 I have used this in the past on my tbolt. Really like the interface.
[Android Apps and Games] mawster:
Direct dial shortcut: Says "Application not found"

Hi!

Like the title says. I can add a direct dial shortcut to the screen but it will not work.

I am running 4.1.1,latest Zeam.

Unsure of where the problem is.

Contact shortcut works fine.

Thanks for any tips and suggestions!

BR! /mawi
[Android Apps and Games] log11:
Zeam Launcher - Home Button in App Drawer

Hello,

I use on my Y200 the Zeam Launcher. Find the part of a great and above all quite fast.

What annoys me though is the icon "home" in the App Drawer

How can I remove this Home Icon? In Zeam settings have found nothing.

THANK YOU.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Check this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23659228
[Android Apps and Games] ps3best:
nice launcher :D
[Android Apps and Games] killchain:
Is this project dead now?

The last version from an year ago looked very good, thought it did have room for improvement (feature-wise).
[Android Apps and Games] R^7Z:
Although it does not seem like it is, the author (whom posted THIS several months ago) claims to be still looking at improving but we all know that as soon as a new app is released it is outdated; a vicious cycle. I'm still skeptical about everything to do with dumb-phones (aka smartphones) and I believe that Android itself is a bit outdated (which means WinMo never had a chance :p ) but that's just me... :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] spyderhead4:
I have bin using ZEAM Launcher for a long time now, I love it & Thank you very much! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] killchain:
You have bin

Sorry, couldn't help.
[Android Apps and Games] tv-arnd:
wetter.com app widget does not load in landscape orientation

Hi,

wetter.com app widget loads fine in portrait orientation, but does not in landscape. Message "problem loading widget".

Dell Streak 5 with DSC 2.2 ROM.

Can anybody else. reproduce this? Might be widget or launcher problem.

Thanks

Arnd
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
Re: [APP] Zeam Launcher 3.1.10

Hi all,

As one can see from the reactions, this Launcher is very popular for being light weight. At the same time there are few ideas most of us would like to see implemented.

Is it very difficult to develop a launcher from scratch? Can someone try to do that and implement new features? I am asking as I don't expect the OP to update Zeam.
[Android Apps and Games] ericksonlk:
Galaxy SII

Google Play said it was incompatible: "This app is incompatible with all of your devices." And I could not download it. I hate this thing... fortunately the latest version is available here too. This is the best launcher IMHO, I've been using it since froyo without any issues.
[Android Apps and Games] hlaraujo:
Great launcher, very light and smooth, it's simple and good looking, but I think you could add some more functionalities to the app drawer, like folders and apps sort options, also more folders designs would be nice (:
[Android Apps and Games] virtualguy:
Reboot, Select Zeam Launcher, All Widgets Gone!

Every time I reboot the phone and select Zeam Launcher, I lose all of my widgets. The place markers are on the screen, but the widgets don't load. I tried to search this issue in this thread but didn't see anything specifically related.

This is on a Moto Defy XT, Android 2.3.7. The widegts are mostly native to the phone, like Power widget (for dis/enabling wifi, bluetooth,GPS, Sync, etc.) data toggle, airplane mode toggle, Google Search and such. None of them load after a reboot.

Zeam Launcher is on the SD card. Does it have to be on the phone memory to work properly?
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Re: [APP] Zeam Launcher 3.1.10

Is there an update planned for this? Hasn't been updated in over a year. I would hate for this launcher to have been abandoned... still rocking it on jellybean, but it could do with an update
[Android Apps and Games] iamnotkurtcobain:
AW: [APP] Zeam Launcher 3.1.10

Why are you using it on jelly bean??? Trebuchet, nova and apex are SO MUCH smoother, tons of options, battery friendly,....

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[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
Lets say the one and most important reason to choose Zeam launcher above others is that it is lightweight, it does not have tons of options and battery usage is the same :) Some people just do not need tons of options. However one option would be highly appreciated - apps sorting.
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Re: [APP] Zeam Launcher 3.1.10

Yea it does exactly what I want and none of the features I don't. Its a dead simple launcher that's really lightweight. The battery life is actually good. I don't think any of the replacement launchers drain that much battery. I need a vertical scrolling drawer which trebuchet doesn't offer. Not sure about the others. Haven't tried them. Go launcher was great for a bit, but it's become way too bloated lately. It's trying to satisfy everyone at once, adding new features every week
[Android Apps and Games] vleutmans:
rotation behaviour

Hi Michael (DEV),

One thing i noticed since the very beginning of Zeam is that homescreen rotation is "independant" of your phone's settings.

If I enable auto-rotation in zeam, while screen rotation = disabled in phone settings, then screen "will" rotate anyway.

Is there a reason for this behaviour ? I cannot think of :)

Anyway I would prefer that zeam rotation follows the settings on the phone/tablet, so when phone is set to auto-rotate, zeam would follow that too...it seems so "logical" to me ;) . But maybe you can explain the current behaviour and i will understand it.

Great app...lean..

Br.

Michel
[Android Apps and Games] kronflux:
Is there an option to enable icon labels in the dock? I noticed there is one for the workspace, but I couldn't find one for the dock - if there isn't one, can I please request that one be added?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] seanthompson12:
Dock Bug

Whenever the zeam launcher restarts, the stock apps reappear on the dock. I have seen a couple posts about it in past threads but no responses or bug fixes. Besides this issue, it is the best launcher. I've used everything but I keep coming back to Zeam.
[Android Apps and Games] easterlingman:
feature request

This is my new go-to launcher, thanks Zeam! There is a feature or two I miss from using Smart Launcher: a convenient way to get to an app's Play store page and also the 'app info page' with force quit and cache control from the Applications drawer (long press with a list of options in Smart Launcher). Also being able to back up my homescreen arrangement and settings would be nice. Other than that this launcher is perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Is this app going to be updated?

Last release was in 2011. It can use a refresh...

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] Listy2021:
Nope, it's as dead as a door nail
[Android Apps and Games] Br1cK'd:
It needs no refresh. It does exactly what it was designed to do, and is still my launcher of choice. If it doesn't meet your needs, there are plenty of others out there. Zeam is just as good as it always was.

Truth, piped directly from the Zen4.
[Android Apps and Games] nameh:
No one is saying anything against or anything bad about the launcher but there are improvements most of us would like to have in Zeam.

One is just wondering why this project cannot either continue or be forked.
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
True.

Did you already try Lightning Launcher? What do you think about it?
[Android Apps and Games] lotzakritters:
Lightning launcher is my new favorite launcher. Once you get past the learning curve
[Android Apps and Games] aftergr:
why use a superheavy laucher that eats all memory?

zeam is my favorite and i use it on all my phones
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
Lightning Launcher is probably even more efficient than Zeam Launcher. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] vleutmans:
Try taghome launcher... The smallest memory footprint i ever saw.
[Android Apps and Games] devaspora:
Very nice

Seems pretty good (Apex is still the one for me) but I would totally use this if Apex stopped working nicely.
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
Then you didn't try Lightning Launcher. :)

Tag Home's APK is more than 3 times bigger than Lightning's and the installed app size is still 2 times bigger than Lightning's.

So I highly doubt that its memory footprint is smaller.

Unfortunately for me Tag Home just FC's after install.
[Android Apps and Games] vleutmans:
Eheh dont get fooled by how big the apk is, if you check memory usage with osmonitor or internal android services then you see how big it really is in ram.

Please dont misunderstand me, i really like zeam, lightning launcher and taghome as they are all memory friendly :)

Another tip/hint for ics and higher is the "greenify" app which lets you hibernate apps when in background to give you even more ram free ;)

Br.

Michel
[Android Apps and Games] Listy2021:
I see Michael (Zeam Dev) has a new launcher out; SickSky Launcher

Will be keeping an eye on this to see how development progresses
[Android Apps and Games] Gnaver:
Seems nice, tried it and it's good surprise. But I don't like the thing that I can't have a dock...need to search icons on icons panel

Sent from my HTC Desire X
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Is there a thread for it? How does it compare to zeam?

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] Der_Flooo:
Its completly diffrent but nice :)
[Android Apps and Games] Jopejt:
Is it still under active development? Last time I checked, the dev stopped adding features. Seems OK for a minimalistic launcher ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Evil Avnovice:
According to cloakt's twitter feed, Zeam Launcher has been renamed to SickSky Launcher going forward.

The twitter account is renamed as well.
[Android Apps and Games] jackjsa:
Thank bra
[Android Apps and Games] Dhiraj:
Here is the new sicksky launcher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sicksky
[Android Apps and Games] i_like_chicken:
Could you please add app sorting by most used

Thanks :good:
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
I'm really wondering why SickSky is marked as incompatible with HTC HD2.
[Android Apps and Games] seifer17:
Look pretty..

But I still love apex launcher.

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[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
It's not compatible with any of my devices which makes me think it's a regional thing?
[Android Apps and Games] californicated:
I can install it on my XZ here in Germany
[Android Apps and Games] Surpass:
Just tried out SickSky, it's crazy basic but really great.

I have a Nexus 4 so I don't really have to worry about performance, but I still think I'll stick with StickSky for a while since it's pretty aesthetically pleasing. :D

The only downside in my opinion is you can't pin widgets or apps to the homescreen.
[Android Apps and Games] Evil Avnovice:
Looking at the Google Play page for Zeam, it seems that development has officially ceased. :(

The only thing that keeps me from running with SickSky is the lack of multiple homescreens and the option of having a vertical app drawer.
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Lol that's what zeam already has. Sicksky is not a continuation of zeam. It's a new launcher with a different approach all together

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] Evil Avnovice:
Lol, albeit one without the ability to add multiple home screens, or the ability to have an vertical app drawer. *sarcasm*
[Android Apps and Games] mattross:
Over the weekend I upgraded my Galaxy S2 from Cyanodenmod 9 to 10.1. Zeam now no longer appears to support 'Expand notifications' for the swipe down action binding I like to use. It does nothing, yet the other supported actions still work.

Can anyone else confirm this no longer works? Are there any other apps I could install in addition to bring this functionality back? Other than this everything else is still functioning.
[Android Apps and Games] Dhiraj:
Why don't you try sicksky launcher by same developer ???
[Android Apps and Games] mattross:
I've switched to Nova instead. Got it back looking like I had it with Zeam and all is well once again.
[Android Apps and Games] jjp43:
I think this luncher is best app in my phone life
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
Not available for my wide range of devices in the USA.
[Android Apps and Games] N00B_IN_N33D:
Considering SickSky is a free app, I don't believe there's any harm in posting the .apk here. :)

Try downloading and installing the attached .apk below, hopefully that'll solve your problems...

Edit: Removed the sicksky-0.1.4.apk for the time being. In the meantime, you should be able to get around the incompatibility issue with Market Helper (requires root)... http://getandroidstuff.com/how-to-download-incompatible-apps-from-google-play-store/
[Android Apps and Games] miillaaad:
good launcher

i love it
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
It's working fine, so I can confirm that it is actually not incompatible with the HTC HD2. :)
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
I wouldn't be so sure. The dev may want to keep track of download stats or other things. I'd clear with him first before doing so

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] pathologo:
Rejected.
[Android Apps and Games] SickSky:
I have created a SickSky thread for those who are interested. This thread will be inactive from now on. :p

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44576027
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Zeam launcher is faultless, but no longer updated. Anyone know of a similar app that still gets updates?

Need a lightweight conventional launcher...

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] Rosa Elefant:
Tried Nova?
[Android Apps and Games] nikaosoft:
You can try Epic Launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Not recently.

Does app size determine how much ram the launcher uses?
[Android Apps and Games] Asphyxiation:
No it does not.

Asphyxiation: to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother.

(from Greek α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "heartbeat")
[Android Apps and Games] keenofhiphop:
If it is faultless, why would it need updates? :P

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[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Lol faultless doesn't mean it can't be improved

Sent from my Galaxy S Relay
[Android Apps and Games] schiphol:
Zeam is and was the best launcher on android. Nothing is as smooth and simplistic. I'm even using it on my Note 3 today. I only wish it would have transparent status bar as with any other launcher on Kitkat. Oh if only it had a transparent status bar... Please understand, I like Sicksky too, but Zeam is just the classic home I'm used to, I will never leave it.
[Android Apps and Games] Technecium:
Have you or will you make the Zeam source code available?

koeASOP 4.4.2 w/ Franco kernel
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
I'm wondering the same as well

Sent from my Droid RAZR M
[Android Apps and Games] kronflux:
Me three!
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
Even though this launcher is no longer under development, it's still my launcher of choice. Even running it on my latest KitKat update :)
[Android Apps and Games] kalani91:
I swap back and forth between zeam and Nova. I wish zeam had icon changing support
[Android Apps and Games] gtmaster303:
I hope the dev has a change of heart and comes back to develop this launcher once again
[Android Apps and Games] CyberianIce:
Or just share the code and publish under open source so we can continue developing on our own!
[Android Apps and Games] jmiller76:
Great App, nice and responsive.

+1 for Organization of existing docked icons. As is now, I am modifying the cellX in launcher.db to accomplish this.

All Folders are showing up with the same Icon, I need someway to tell them apart other then counting. I see titles and icon settings in the launcher.db, I hope this means they are coming soon.
[Android Apps and Games] trancelated:
Ok, today I was asked to update Zeam by Marketplace and when I installed Zeam I didnt look at the resources it'd be using.. I Installed the app blindly.

Later when I tried to checkout the resources it uses I was shocked to read it.

Zeam has access to following:

Storage - modify or delete SD card contents

Your personal information - read contact data

Services that cost you money - directly call numbers

System tools - make application always run, modify global system settings restart other applications, retrieve running applications.

WTF?

read my personal data, make calls, kill other apps?

whats happening Mike?

I Uninstalled Zeam 2.0.3
[Android Apps and Games] BuzzFuzz:
Can i use Zeam with HTC widgets? i mean stock clock-weather widget and Zeam dock bar?

Can i add apps in dock?
[Android Apps and Games] Theberge43:
Widgets in Launchbar ?

Is it possible to have a simple widget (icon) in the bottom lauch bar ?

Could be nice for a misses call or sms count, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] sushuyan:
:)thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] :
my bad :) fixed

this is in for 2.0.4 :)

this is definitely on my to do list :)

thx :D

i always test against a qvga emulator and it runs fine. havent had reports back that it doesn't work?

lmao wtf indeed. my nick is cloakt. and also go have a look at other launchers in the market and see what permissions they require too. without reading contacts or dial u cant set contact shortcuts in zeam lol thanks for uninstalling
[Android Apps and Games] :
unfortunately not. htc widgets are internal to sense. a good replica is fancy widget off market if it is still around
[Android Apps and Games] Zpocbob:
2.0.4 Dock

cloakt,

Love your app, I have been using it for a couple of months. Definitely 1 of, if not the best Home replacement out.

I have a couple of request,

1. Thank you for making elastic an option, however it is still not as smooth as it was in 1.51. I liked the ability to "flick" and it scrolls through the icons, vs. dragging.

2. In 1.51, if our dock icons got off due to uninstalling a program, all we had to do was drag each icon from the dock to a screen and then re-order them. Now each icon has to be deleted and brought back in from the Apps Drawer.

***Suggestion: In Preferences can you add a list that allows us to move an icon up or down the list. Please do not make it like Launcher Pro! I love your layout, just a little improvement.

3. Would the option to have at least 1 more row and column of icons per a screen be in the future? Droids have such a large waste of space on the screen.

cloakt, again thank you for your hard work on this project!

Bobby
[Android Apps and Games] trancelated:
.

I didnt know that o_O