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[Android Apps and Games] nicandris:
Long press screen + select widgets? :p

Sent from my Nexus One
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Any more information then "it does nothing" would be helpfull ;)

maybe anything in logcat while booting or such things?
[Android Apps and Games] nicandris:
hmmm ok let me get my cable. Doublechecked that the apk is in /system/app. apk is working (installing via app installer) and we reboot ;)

*edit*

W/zipro ( 455): Unable to open zip '/system/app/AppWidgetPicker.apk': Permission denied

D/asset ( 455): failed to open Zip archive '/system/app/AppWidgetPicker.apk'

E/dalvikvm( 455): Invalid debug info stream. class Lcom/android/server/PackageManagerService;; proto (Landroid/content/Context;Z)V

W/PackageParser( 455): Unable to read AndroidManifest.xml of /system/app/AppWidgetPicker.apk

W/PackageParser( 455): java.io.FileNotFoundException: AndroidManifest.xml

W/PackageParser( 455): at android.content.res.AssetManager.openXmlAssetNative(Native Method)

W/PackageParser( 455): at android.content.res.AssetManager.openXmlBlockAsset(AssetManager.java:485)

W/PackageParser( 455): at android.content.res.AssetManager.openXmlResourceParser(AssetManager.java:453)

W/PackageParser( 455): at android.content.pm.PackageParser.parsePackage(PackageParser.java:396)

W/PackageParser( 455): at com.android.server.PackageManagerService.scanPackageLI(PackageManagerService.java:2554)

W/PackageParser( 455): at com.android.server.PackageManagerService.scanDirLI(PackageManagerService.java:2479)

W/PackageParser( 455): at com.android.server.PackageManagerService.<init>(PackageManagerService.java:823)

W/PackageParser( 455): at com.android.server.PackageManagerService.main(PackageManagerService.java:681)

W/PackageParser( 455): at com.android.server.ServerThread.run(SystemServer.java:122)
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
installing??? you only need to copy that apk to /system/app ;)

Regards

Florian
[Android Apps and Games] nicandris:
lol. just checked if the apk is working. anw solved the issue. i changed the file permissions and everything is fine now. nice app btw ;)
[Android Apps and Games] JerseyFF:
Installed on my Rooted Incredible and it works like a charm!

Kudos to Boombuler!
[Android Apps and Games] Se7enLC:
This is a great idea! I was expecting this feature (widget grouping) to be included in 2.1, and then again in 2.2, but I guess Google hasn't made that a priority.

Unfortunately, I get a FC on a Motorola Droid running CM6.

I "installed" by copying the file into /system/app using Terminal Emulator. I then tried modifying permissions to be 0644 (same as the other apps in /system/app), but I got the same results.
[Android Apps and Games] I[E:
Same on cm6 nightly 9/14 on my EVO
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Hi,

I've just uploaded a new version (first post).

Can anyone who got FCs check if they are gone? (if not please PM me a log)

Regards

Florian
[Android Apps and Games] jjwa:
Even tho I did not plan to, my reflexes took over, and I installed it too, haha.

After the above instructions (dalvik-cache name was a bit different though), it worked :).

Eclair Android 2.1 with Samsung's Touchwiz, on my Samsung Galaxy S, using the latest LauncherPro Plus.

There is a small delay when pressing the [Widgets], and the interface does indeed not fit the rest, but it does group my widgets, and puts them on the screen successfully. Works fine :).

Is it possible to find a way to be able to just install it, in a way that makes it install it in root anyway? (Probably including a SuperUser popup asking if you want to allow that.) That would make it a lot more fool proof. After that fix the interface, and then I deem the Eclair version Market-worthy from my personal experience :).

Nifty little tool.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
If any (little more skilled) developer might have a look about the dialog style I'll be more then happy to change that...

I don't have any idea how to make it fool-proof... Very bad is the installation for S-ON users like me ;-(
[Android Apps and Games] I[E:
1.0.1 works great!, the only issue is that it put "adbWireless" and "gReader" after "Youtube" in the list.

but grouping works and no FCs
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
yeah there seems to be a sorting issue but I'll work on that..
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
The only issues are peoples' ability to follow directions. I followed them and had absolutely no problem installing it via the OP instructions. A flashable zip is far easier, agreed.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Not completely, doesn't work on my phone after following the directions exactly.
[Android Apps and Games] goatmonger:
I noticed Liberty 1.5 ROM has integrated it, but I don't think most have. A shame, really.

Glad you liked it!

I hated manually setting the file permissions from the terminal on my Droid 2. I have no issues with using the terminal on my Mac, but the free Android terminal had none of those nice features like auto-completion.
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Android Revolution has it integrated to! ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
Serendipity also has it built right in. It's a fantastic addition to the ROMs!
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Boombuler i decompiled the apk and added dutch language for myself. ''Choose widget'' is translated as ''Widget kiezen'' in dutch, maybe you can update it in the official app to?

Or can i post it here?
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Hi,

I am currently collection a few translations before publishing the new version...
[Android Apps and Games] squire23:
Maybe I'm a complete idiot but can anyone tell me how to mount r/w with Root Explorer?
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
So you will add Dutch?
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
yes dutch is in the list of languages that will be added (see here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9394629&postcount=180 )
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Lol that's an old post :P

When will this new version come? I guess it just updates languages? Can't add any other functions i think lol
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Ok I try to push out a new version with the new translations this week...
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
No, you are not an idiot :) Just look up at the top of the screen, towards the center top, you'll see R/W in a little circle. Tap on it.
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Cool, any other updates to it or just languages?
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Just 3 languages
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Just uploaded a new version to the first post which contains dutch, norwegian and russian translations... (No other changes)
[Android Apps and Games] lazy_ursache:
This app is awesome! :) Thanx for this!
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Thanks!

Edit:

I just tested it and the dutch translation isnt that well, lol. In the original rom it is translated as "Widget kiezen". The translation "Kies widget" is also possible but its not proper dutch. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tommytomatoe:
Boom, we've communicated over pm and I wanted to thank you for your permission to allow me to post your app. I think this will open it up to lots of people. here is the post:
[Android Apps and Games] moschous:
nice application!!!
[Android Apps and Games] moschous:
nice application....
[Android Apps and Games] bblanski:
Love this app... thanks

From Me
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Boombuler still going to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] recycleHTC:
No more endless scrolling! Great app, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] barr1290:
thx, works perfect on my lg Optimus (gt540)
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Please send me a PM so I remember to do so ^^
[Android Apps and Games] Mikasaurus:
Works great, thanks. :)
[Android Apps and Games] offenberg:
On stock 2.3.3 gingerbread, appwidgetpicker force closes every time I choose a widget. Anyone know why?
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Have you followed the install instructions? Otherwise it will FC everytme you pick a widget...
[Android Apps and Games] offenberg:
I think i did

Renamed it to "AppWidgetPicker.apk"

Copied it to /system/app

I set file permissions as the other files in that directory

And reboot.

I´ve tried it 4-5 times. Always with FC when I pick a widget.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Did you "install" it? If not could you provide me a log?
[Android Apps and Games] zekesic:
Works great on my LG P500 Optimus One with Amberhome 1.1 ROM!
[Android Apps and Games] kyrillos13:
Very Nice app :) Thanks boombuler :)
[Android Apps and Games] Phil_UK:
Galaxy S

Hi,

Apologies if a known issue, this crashes on widget selection on Galaxy S (JS5/JS7/JS8)

Thanks

Phil
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
It works fine on Serendipity, which is JS7. How did you install it?
[Android Apps and Games] Phil_UK:
Downloaded apk from thread, then installed from file manager. It organises the widget list fine, but crashes as soon as a selection is made. Consistent error on Doc Roms for me.

Thanks

Phil
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
You renamed the file (appwidgetpicker.apk), placed it into /system/app, and checked the permissions (sorry for the alignment, it just won't line up for me):

xxxxxReadxxxWritexxxx Execute

User xxX xxxxxX xxxxxxxxo
​

Group X xxxxxxoxxxxxxxx o

Others Xxxxxxx o xxxxxxxxo

(X = checkmark, o = blank)

And then rebooted? That worked perfectly for me using Root Explorer set to r/w.
[Android Apps and Games] Phil_UK:
Thank you Reinbau....I was being an idiot and never read the details on the first page properly. :D

I had it in previous ROMS pre-installed by default so assumed i could install it any old way...Sorry!
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
No problem, I'm glad you got it straightened out. It is such a nice addition, I have no idea why it isn't offered in the standard Android package!
[Android Apps and Games] Xantho99:
This is great thanks
[Android Apps and Games] GeobMcFly:
This is really great! Thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] jnehama:
I've used this apk on several roms and I love it. Keep it on my sd card for when it is not part of a rom. Just moved to Gingerbread rooted. Cannot get it to work. Redownloaded it. Rename. Placein system apps and change permissions to rw-r-running like all the other apks. Reboot. Doesn't work. Tried repeatedly.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Hi,

could you please supply more information about how it doesn't work?

Doesn't it show up or do you get a FC or anything else?
[Android Apps and Games] jnehama:
I was coming back to edit my post. It doesn't work at all on the default home launcher, you simply get the usual long list. I just restarted launcher pro and it works fine! I'll bet it will be the same with ADW and GO launcher. I'll load them later and try them out. Right now I must get to bed. Thanks for one of my favorite little tweaks.
[Android Apps and Games] PinhoPT:
Strings in Portuguese (Both Portugal and Brazil).
[Android Apps and Games] Hli4S:
Very nice thank you !!!
[Android Apps and Games] jna9000:
Very great. It makes FCs when it's installed, but is working as expected when just being copied (could this be changed?).

The "Add Widget" menu is less cluttered now, thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
Just like the last time I installed this on a phone, nothing.

On my last one it started working for some reason eventually, maybe that will happen with this one.
[Android Apps and Games] gsu_golfer:
....now it works 11 minutes later.

Good :)
[Android Apps and Games] bluxart:
I've gone through some of the pages, but I can't find anyone that has had the same problem as me.

I downloaded the apk on my computer. I renamed it on there, then moved it over to my SD card through the USB cable. I tried moving it over to system/app, but it won't let me because "the system is read-only." I tried changing the permissions of the apk from its SD card location, but they never save. Every time I change them, they just revert back to the stock permissions. I've rebooted and tried changing the apps permissions again, but they still don't save.

Am I doing something wrong here?

Droid X rooted with stock 2.2 ROM and Launcher Pro.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Hi,

you have to remount your system partition first so you can write to it...

if you have the SDK installed you can just use "adb remount" otherwise take some of those fancy root file managers to do so like ES FileExplorer or Astro...
[Android Apps and Games] bluxart:
I was using Root Explorer to move and change the permissions, but I have Astro as well. How do I change the permissions in Astro? I did a quick search and found something about mounting the system folder as read/write instead of just read, but I'm not sure how to do that, or if I even have to. I just though I had to change the permissions of the apk.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Hi,

the system partition is mounted "readable" by default, you need to mount it "read / write" so you can copy file to that.

About your permissions changing back: Permissions are not supported by the FAT filesystem which is used on your SDCard so you can only change them after you copied the file to /system/app

Hope that helps...
[Android Apps and Games] bluxart:
Okay, thanks! I'll give it a try :)
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
By mounting, in Root Explorer, you just check the R/W button at the top center of your screen. You need to check that, then paste your file.
[Android Apps and Games] sqlmotoq:
????

Will this be updated to work with Gingerbread? I tried the instructions to add it to the system/app and rebooted it but I saw no change and all permissions are setup as they should be. So I was just wondering if it was on the aganda

:):D
[Android Apps and Games] thewahlrus:
Works on my DROIDX with GB
[Android Apps and Games] ukyfan:
Quick question... will this work on the TB as well? I just got mine, and I forgot just how clean it looks with this running.
[Android Apps and Games] FuzeLearner:
Adb Install

Could I install this on my phone through sideloading in adb? On my phone (Atrix) I had root but root was taken away through an update (its a mess). Sideloading is still enabled and I was wondering if I could just install the .apk that way?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
It's not working for me. I'm running GingerSense. I followed the instructions and copied the apk using Root Explorer, but there was no change.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Which launcher?
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
ADW 1.2.0 Standalone
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Have you tried to reboot? (maybe check if the apk is still at /system/app)
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
I rebooted and tried LPP. The apk is still in /system/app, but I still don't have any widgets
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
What do you mean with "I still don't have any widgets"?
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
Sorry, I didn't mean to say any widgets. I only have some widgets, the same ones I were able to get before trying to use the apk
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
I hope you don't expect any new widgets to popup?!?
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
Why not? Isn't that the purpose?

BTW, I forgot to change the permissions. Oops!

EDIT: nvm, I misread the 1st post. Sorry. It's late andf I've been at work all night. I was looking for a way to get the widgets that aren't showing up.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
No. The purpose is to sort / organize your existing widgets to groups ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Update with fixed dutch language still coming? For now I'm still using my own one without the other added languages. Would be nice to have fixed version from you to include in my script.

The title of the widget screen should be 'Widget kiezen' and not 'Kies widget'. Thats all. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Just updated the first post... Have fun...
[Android Apps and Games] jtkes693:
works awesome

Sent from my DINC running miui gb
[Android Apps and Games] pritishd:
I tried copying the Apk and it did not let me(I have root). So I installed, but I don't know how to uninstall it. What is it called?
[Android Apps and Games] MarkP80nj:
Wish Tapatalk had a thanks button.

Working great on my SGS4G so far!
[Android Apps and Games] BoscoTM:
I tried using this on miui gingerbread 1.4.1 but it keeps force closing.
[Android Apps and Games] kevau99ben:
Appwidgetpicker

Gday

Followed your instructions to the letter , excellent work

Phone is now organized with widgets in order.

Cheers

Kevin
[Android Apps and Games] TheBigBentley:
Will this work on Gingerbread?
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Why don't you two read the OP??
[Android Apps and Games] BoscoTM:
I followed the instructions carefully, fixed permissions, and it still force closes. I'm using launcherpro, not the miui stock launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Did you "install" it too? cause that will cause a FC too! If you didn't install it please send me a log...
[Android Apps and Games] BoscoTM:
No, I didn't install it. I'll give it one more restart in the morning to see if it fixes it, right now I'm off to bed.
[Android Apps and Games] :
This is just insane ;)

Send from my Milestone 2, my Motorola Xoom, my iPhone, my iPad or my laptop!
[Android Apps and Games] Guardroid:
Perfect on dhd arhd 3.3 sense + adw!

Great work!
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
Great, thanks. Will give you credits in my thread to. Still forgot to do that.
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
I fixed this up for you - very funny! Sadly I doubt it will do much good, people just don't read

There are way too many dead kittens in this thread!
[Android Apps and Games] TheBigBentley:
Ill Answer my question myself since it was obviously due to your lack of knowledge that made you incapable to give a yes or no answer as to whether this runs on Gingerbread or not....

The answer is yes. No problems at all.
[Android Apps and Games] e0zin14:
Works great on htc glacier and launcher pro! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] magjz:
This i something I was looking for so long... Thanks for the great job
[Android Apps and Games] holgalee:
Thanks so much for creating this widget and sharing it, Boombeuler!

I asked this some days ago but did not receive a reply, so I wonder if you know the answer: is it possible to prevent a widget from even showing up? I like some apps but will never use their widgets, so I wonder...
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
Some widgets have option where you can choose if you want to display the widgets or not. So it should be possible somehow... and within the widgetpicker you could add a blacklist too. But that would require a nice concept and some time for coding ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] lukogriffioen:
That would be a nice feature! ^^
[Android Apps and Games] j.blaze:
It doesn't work on my Desire. It shows everything sorted like it should. Even if I open the sorted Widget everything is fine. But as I choose one of the widgets, I get a FC...would could that be?

I'm running stock 2.3.3
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
I guess you "installed" it instead of just copy it to /system/app... If I am right you have successfully killed a kitten ;-P
[Android Apps and Games] j.blaze:
you're right :)

Now it works. THANKS
[Android Apps and Games] holgalee:
LOL. I had the same FC issue the second time I installed it (reflashed firmware). I'm pretty sure I was better at following instructions as a kid, now I often assume I know when I don't! :D
[Android Apps and Games] holgalee:
Excellent! I'll be looking forward to that. I love how your app makes my list look so much shorter and neater already!

BTW, is it possible that the 'add widget to list' feature could be in the app's folder somewhere? I'm itching to delete some widgets. LOL.
[Android Apps and Games] maxx228:
thanks ~~~

It's nice !!
[Android Apps and Games] BoscoTM:
Its working perfectly for me apart from the fact that once I select a widget group, I can see a small black square in the middle of the screen. It goes away once I place the widget, but its still annoying nontheless.
[Android Apps and Games] moosc:
very neat works good
[Android Apps and Games] ddgarcia05:
thanks

10char
[Android Apps and Games] RadarSadie:
Great little app and soooooooo convenient. Thank you !
[Android Apps and Games] rafael42:
thanks, cool app

works great! (X10 mini pro, eclair and go launcher)
[Android Apps and Games] bobo.rimis:
It doesn't work for me, after I copy this file to /system/app and reboot phone, there is still classic widget picker. Please tell me what I did wrong (you can see screenshot from Super Manger here: http:remove_this_text//bobo-pages.ic.cz/appwidgetpicker.png).

Thanks for reply.
[Android Apps and Games] NotATreoFan:
Did you change the permission to:

x x _

x _ _

x _ _
[Android Apps and Games] bobo.rimis:
I'm really sorry, it was my first root app after I rooted my phone, so I can't find some app, which can set/show me permissions. After your post I know that there is a problem and I found and used Root Explorer. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] NotATreoFan:
No need to apologize. I'm still new (>1 year) to Android, so I occasionally catch myself making this same mistake when in a hurry. Glad to see it was a simple fix, and good move on Root Explorer. It was the very first paid app that I got from the Market.
[Android Apps and Games] gi812:
did anyone get this working on the gingerbread leak for droid x?
[Android Apps and Games] NotATreoFan:
<-- This guy :)
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
I was just going to ask - so it does work on Gingerbread? I want to try Mikey's GR10, but I want all the little tweaks of Serendipity to work first - and this one's definitely one of them!
[Android Apps and Games] offenberg:
Can you fix danish translation? Or tell me how to
[Android Apps and Games] NotATreoFan:
I am on the latest VZW leak, and it is working great.

--------------------

Sent from my Gingerbread-powered Droid X using a full featured version of Tapatalk, better known as Forum Runner. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] EXV:
cleans up the widget screen very nicely. thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] boombuler:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8843521&postcount=161

:)
[Android Apps and Games] moosc:
smooth as butterflies
[Android Apps and Games] ceejay83:
sorry for the stupid question, but i'm trying to copy it to system/app but it won't let me because the file system is read-only. help anyone? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Cellulah:
Okay, total n00b here... Sorry!

I'm wondering, does my phone need to be rooted in order to use this? Also, has anyone discovered the necessary permissions needed for it to work on the HTC Incredible?
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
You need to be rooted and you need a program like Root Explorer or super Manager to change to write access in the folder you're placing the apk into.

Sent from a State of Serendipity via XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] MillyMoo106:
This is sooo much better than having that list. Great work
[Android Apps and Games] NotATreoFan:
You do need root access, and permissions should not matter just because of the phone model. After copying the APK into \system\app, change the permissions to match the other files already in the directory.
[Android Apps and Games] aca_demik:
Very nice app. Work great on my ZT-180 77".

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] veveko:
Awesome app! works fine on my GTI9000 (Doc Rom 9.9.5 XWJS8/Speedmod kernel) BIG UP to the dev!
[Android Apps and Games] b3ndech0:
nice app, works like a charm on my lg-o2x
[Android Apps and Games] mechaphil:
Using Super Manager, I've moved AppWidgetPicker.apk into the system/app folder. How do I set the permission high enough for it to work? Right now it isn't doing anything.
[Android Apps and Games] gcogger:
You have to make sure /system is mounted read/write. I assume Super Manager can do that (since it copied the file there). Using some sort of terminal emulator, enter the following commands (remember, this is case sensitive):

su -

cd /system/app

chmod 644 AppWidgetPicker.apk

exit

Exit the terminal emulator, then remount /system as read only.
[Android Apps and Games] cmegalodon:
this is really cool.
[Android Apps and Games] baykakes:
LOVE this app =-).... Cleans up my widget selection nicely!!!