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[Android Apps and Games] overground:
Have you tried a simple restore of it's data file? I'm curious. I use an app called BarTender (no, not a drinking app :p), which allows folders to be placed in the status bar, but also allows shortcuts to them placed on the Homescreen. A restore of it's data file always works. It caches the app icons, names and sort order so that even if an app's not installed, it's icon will still present in the folder, in the correct order. It also will not update new app icons unless removed / replaced from BarTender, but not a big deal to me. Not sure if this would work like that, though.

Not really gonna work for moving in between ROM's, and trying to restore settings on a fresh install.
[Android Apps and Games] sandos:
This seems very nice, but I saw that shortcuts are on the todolist. Any progress update on this? Or am I violating the first rule of simi folder now ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tsch:
Config backup

Hi, I use BarTender too, but did not hassle with backups, because i only use two simple app-links. I installed all my apps in the internal memory (no app2sd) and therefore always wiped the settings. I will check if i can copy/paste the config data, but i think it should work. Thanks for the hint:)

Nevertheless a simple backup/restore to SD would be very nice to have :p. Locale for example has that and saved me a lot of trouble. Also, the have an integration for the new API-Stuff (2.2+), where ANY APP can store config data in the google cloud! That would be the best solution.

The future is now - you just need to code it:D!
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Progress Update

Hi

just a quick update that I am still working on the new Version,

or in other words I rebuild nearly everything to make SiMi Folder

faster.

The only problem is that with the next update you have to recreate

all your folders :-( Sorry.

I "hope" to have the new version available tomorrow evening.

Sorry for the delay.

hateman
[Android Apps and Games] kr8r:
Honestly having to remake the folders is a small price to pay for more speed. At least for me so I say thanks to you sir!
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
yeah, better to get it out of the way now and have the thing optimized for speed once and for all.
[Android Apps and Games] lynseyw:
I can't wait for the update. Will it be able to direct dial or text in the contacts folder or will it still just open the contact?

Also, is there going to be a paid version of this app? If not I will donate, just not ready to donate and then buy it quite yet ;)

Thanks!! Love the app.
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
Not for me when I have 250+ apps organized into 15 folders. Took me forever. Unfortunately, this is going to keep me from updating. hateman, I LOVE this app, but isn't there some way you can implement some sort of export/import function to prevent the need to recreate all the folders? Perhaps if you did an incremental update of the current version adding only and export function that will export our folder settings, and then an import function in the new version? I may be in the minority here, but I can honestly wait for the new version. I do NOT relish the idea of spending another couple of hours organizing my apps into folders (that is, unless you've vastly streamlined and simplified that process).

Note, I'm NOT complaining. This is already one of my favorite apps (and like I said, I have over 250 on my phone!). If you go on as planned, I will be perfectly content to continue using the current version, as it is quick enough for me.
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
I really can't believe someone has 250 apps on their phone! I have like 20. Literally. Rooted, got rid of all the bloat. I only have 20 apps. ha.

Question: Why is it when we add a custom icon to a 1x1 folder, it doesn't take up the whole cell? I have a strip running across my phone on all screens that is uniformed and all the same length. Anytime I add a minimalistic text widget 1x1, it takes up the whole cell. Same as simi clock (I have the 3x1, but it takes up the whole cell).

Any way to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
Ah, my friend, this is what makes modern smart phones so great--they can do anything. I have apps that do just about everything. And sometimes multiple apps that do the same thing, either for testing purposes, or to exploit the inherent advantages of each (e.g. multiple music apps, multiple streaming music apps). I probably don't need that many, and there are certainly several that I don't use all that often, but I keep them around because when I do need them, I'll be glad I have them. And FWIW, I already got rid of all the carrier and HTC supplied bloat.

What I want to know is why someone with only 20 apps needs any sort of folder organizing app to organize so few apps? ;)
[Android Apps and Games] niteowl360:
Whenever you are ready 'Rome was not built in a day'

I do have my latest screen on the Galaxy eagerly awaiting this release :)

Thanks for the updates!
[Android Apps and Games] Casao:
Does anyone have the default icon available? I'd like to flip it so the tab is on the left to balance some a bit more. Anyone got it available?
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
ha. touche. I just want a games folder and a root apps folder. Yes, the games folder has two games, and the root apps only has three, but I don't want that stuff in the app drawer. Us Android users just want it all, don't we?

Do you notice a difference in the smoothness of your phone with that many apps? I'm jw. I run LPP, and the more screens I have, the slower it runs - wondering if it's the same with that many apps?
[Android Apps and Games] n2imagination:
Ok I was trying with SiMi but cannot figure it out. Does anyone know how or what I could use to create a shortcut to a folder on the sd with videos on it that will bring a popup list of the videos. Currently I am using astro folder shortcut but am looking for a clean popup like SiMi does to list the videos in as they are my P90X vids and I use them often to launch the vids from. Sorry if this is too off topic for SiMi but I figured this would be the experts on the subject.
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
You're on topic, no worries.

You can only shortcut to apps, though. Folder Organizer, which can do almost anything involving folders, I don't even think can shortcut to specific videos/pictures/songs/etc... If there's a way for you to get shortcuts of your videos on your desktop, then you can get them into folder organizer. I, however, don't know much about videos.

What you really need is a video player that has a widget to show you your videos. I don't know of one. But that's where I'd start looking (unless you can get a video on your desktop, then you can do it with folder organizer I think).
[Android Apps and Games] n2imagination:
Thx irish. Thats what I thought. Appreciate the input.
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
Yes, I'm certain there is somewhat of a performance hit with that many apps, but only because many of them have background process that (intentionally) run, not just because the apps are there taking up space. But I'm a habitual tweaker, so my I make adjustments and my phone is pretty good (Droid Incredible), and I use LPP, so I don't really have any real performance issues.

Of course, with only 20 apps, your phone probably flies!
[Android Apps and Games] chiu205:
Surely a useful stuff . Tks a lot.
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
I can't wait for this update! I just hope it has the ability to be a shortcut once and for all. This 1x1 cell not filling up with custom images is an issue though...

come on hateman! :D
[Android Apps and Games] Josh.C:
I would love this if I could use the desire hd default folder icons
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Puuh...

Hi

Ok I think I have it. The time to display a folder with 80 apps in it on my Htc Desire takes about 350ms :-)

I will now add some predefined Icons for folders and change the Global Settings. I think it is better to define how to display the Launcher for a Folder separately for each folder.

Btw: If you are using SiMi Clock you can , in the next version, select a SiMi Folder as Taplauncher. :-)
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
I'll do my very best :-)
[Android Apps and Games] Spin Dr Wolf:
I've been playing with this today and have made some contact folders for people i dial regularly, however i've found a wee bug or something.

Several of the contacts have the names correct in the pop up from the widget, but the photo is incorrect and it links to the contact page for the photo, not the name. Weirdly they also have the incorrect photo when looking at them in the folder list, but not in the contacts select list where there photos are the correct ones by their ticked name. I've tried taking the contact with the over reaching photo out, and the other contacts and then returning them with no avail. He's also got his face all over another folder he shouldn't even be in !

Any idea whats going on or a way to solve ?
[Android Apps and Games] LORDShadowMan:
GREAT APP!!!!

Thanks!

Ich danke dir vielmals, genau etwas was ich gesucht habe!!!! Doppeldaumen hoch!
[Android Apps and Games] AmunReify:
So first of all, great app! I really like this one, it's exactly that what I was looking for. Thanks :)

But I have to problems with your app on my Galaxy S:

1. The widget title isn't on the same level as the apps' title.

2. Some apps are not arranged probably.

In the attachment you see a screenshot showing my two problems.

I hope you are able to fix them and willing to do so. :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
I've fallen in love with this! However, instead of only 1 row of apps being displayed - can you make an option to increase this?
[Android Apps and Games] Pickx:
I love this thing so much!
[Android Apps and Games] rmoney:
Awesome update, runs amazingly now.

I still think an option for 4 app width would be good, as currently the icons are really small and most of the text name gets cut off.
[Android Apps and Games] op8867555:
How should I do to fix this? Is this a bug?
[Android Apps and Games] irish22022:
the speed is very zippy now, good job. I will not gripe or slide in any suggestions for at least one day, because I know that this was a big update!

Love the app, have 4 different folders on my homescreens.
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Strange...

Can you please try to reload the appcache. In the Main screen press menu and then Reload Appcache.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] op8867555:
Got the same problem after reloaded the appcache.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Can you do me a favour and send me your SiMi folder db ?
[Android Apps and Games] op8867555:
OK ,can you tell me how to do it?

How should i send this db to you?

BTW,I got the same problem liike Marvi70
[Android Apps and Games] Marvi70:
Hi hateman

thanks for the update!

I found this in the apps selection (see screenshot). the icons are a little bit disordered.

I already did a "reload appcache", didn't help.

edit: and also same problem like op8867555

kind regards

Marvi70
[Android Apps and Games] niteowl360:
Thank You

Appreciate the inclusion of having access to Simi individual folders directly from Desktop Vis launcher when clicking on 'Other' in the options.

Using Simi now is very intuitive.

Thanks again Hateman for your efforts.

Thumbnail below shows my appreciation in my first galaxy Tab theme utilising Simi for shortcuts on LHS!:D

Uploaded with ImageShack.us
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
I think I have found the problem. Ich will change the way "Reload appcache" works. Hope to have the fix online this evening

Sorry
[Android Apps and Games] jerrymouse12:
I had the same problem as guys before, uninstalled simi and installed it again and it fixed itself. It's awsome now, the speeeeeeeeeeeed is amazing :)
[Android Apps and Games] antonio1475:
How did you make that? It's cool! Any Launcher, Desktop Visualizer, just made icons??

Could you tell, please? Thank you.

:)
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Please send it to timohassmann AT googlemail dot com

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] niteowl360:
Full details somewhere on this page.

http://androidforums.com/android-themes/4425-post-your-android-desktop-73.html
[Android Apps and Games] antonio1475:
Thank you very much! Looking at it! :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just found that more than one row of apps can be displayed: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=479976&d=1294097011

How can I do this? :S

EDIT: Never mind!! Found it!
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
hateman, I've loved this app for a long time. But the latest update is a no-go for me. As I wrote in an earlier post, I have way too many folders set up with way too many apps, and I seriously don't want to go through the entire set up process again.

So I have two questions:

First, did you make any changes to the way apps can be assigned to folders to streamline things. A suggestion I made before was an Apps Organizer/Folder Organizer style, where there you view once complete list of all your apps, and clicking on each app reveals a dropdown check-box list of folders that you've already created. This allows you to go through each and every app in one simple list, and assign each app to a folder with about two clicks each. Far simpler than the current method you employ--waaaaaay too many clicks. But even if this isn't the route you've chosen, is app assignment any easier with this update?

Second, would it be possible in a future update to include an export/import mechanism for exporting from the old (version I'm using now, the immediate predecessor to the version that causes you to have to recreate all of your folders) version to the new version? Or may some sort of simple standalone export/import tool?

If not, I suppose I will stay with the current (and now outdated) version, for I simply do not have the time or patience to go through the entire setup process again. I truly enjoy the app, and appreciate all the time and effort you've put into it, so please don't think I'm being ungrateful--I don't mean to be. I just can't upgrade if this is how things will stay.
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
That sounds good. And I add this: For the complete list there should be an option to hide assigned apps.

But I still stay with Folder Organizer, maybe until these features are added:

- Option to change the rows and columns of the displayed icons. 5x3 is too much. The icons are too small. And If I have just a few apps in a folder it doesn't look very good with all the free space.

- Option to change the background and maybe the transparency.
[Android Apps and Games] blakjakdavy:
I second this!

Really pleased with the latest update's addition of shortcuts! Having these folders pop up from my LauncherPro dock is the Best. Thing. Ever.

Thanks for a great app!
[Android Apps and Games] n2imagination:
LOL I guess they forgot to teach patience in basic...:rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] pyro224:
This app doesn't seem to work on my Xperia X10 with the contacts...everytime I click on a contact within the folder, I eventually get a force close (like 5-6 seconds after clicking), and it flashes by too fast for me to read what it says
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
If you send me your SiMi Folder Database I can try to convert it if you like. The Way the apps are assigned to a folder is the same as in the old version. There will be a change in the near future.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] op8867555:
How about write a simple script and we could convert it ourselves ?
[Android Apps and Games] creage:
There is still FC on contact tapping on SE x10, 2.1. Not usable at all.
[Android Apps and Games] TiiXiboy:
Cant have 1x2.... Mod edit....
[Android Apps and Games] JohnnyOla:
Hi,

i really like this folder organizer.

Is it possible to integrate layout presets?

Creating several folders is a lot of clicking by now: widget layout, color of text (using text widgets), color of background, transparency, laucher settings.

Creating a preset and then just assigning a name and apps would make things way faster.
[Android Apps and Games] just_nos:
Still no correct icons size ?

cant u make an option for icon size ? i would love it to set own icon size for icons

then your application is a 10 out of 10

im using adw ex launcher with no icon labels / and if i use your simi folder widget with no label its to large , and with label its to small

Gr. Nos
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
The Problem is that a script is not enough. I will try to write a small app which converts the old Structure to the new on.
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Do you get the FC on all contacts?
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
What happens when you use the 1x2 Layout ?
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Nice idea. Will be available in the one of the next versions.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Can you please post a screenshot ?
[Android Apps and Games] just_nos:
these are the screenshots ( attachment )

can u take a look ?

and maybe its a nice feature to set icons size in ur app :)
[Android Apps and Games] este548:
color of the pop-up window

Excellent application, solved my problem with 4x4 Sense UI in DHD. I didnt find within this thread though, whether there is already an option to change background color of the pop-up window. Or is it on your todo list? It would improve design value of the app I guess, as every screen differs by color of its wallpaper.

Anyway, not a big deal, I noticed almost everyone would like to add some adjustment from his or her perspective, so I take it easy. Keep up your good work.
[Android Apps and Games] carpe_libertas:
Thank you, dev...

Awesome app. Thank you, thank you... Worthy of a donate version... :)

Allowed me to trim down to 4 home screens, reducing clutter and improving performance. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Thanks

Background color and Background image are already on my Todolist :-)
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Thanks for the screenshot.

Will try to fix it in one of the next Versions.
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
You, my man, are awesome. If you can make this happen, I will certainly send a token of appreciation your way. As awesome as your app is, I still think you should offer it up for a small price, or at least make a "Donate" version. Seems that most of us that use it would gladly pay up.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with to aid in migration from old to new!
[Android Apps and Games] carpe_libertas:
care to share?

EDIT: found it too. if you're wondering, set launcher layout to vertical.
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
Okay, where is the db located?
[Android Apps and Games] op8867555:
/data/data/com.th.android.widget.SiMiFolder/databases/
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
Thanks, op.

Okay, I just e-mailed them to you. There were 2 db's in the folder mentioned above, and didn't know which one you needed, so I sent both. My sincerest appreciation goes out to you for this!
[Android Apps and Games] rodolgo:
Unless the market version is not the latest available, I miss an option that would allow configuring the program directly from a folder, eg by clicking on the folder name --> folder configuration.

Also, the standard icons are a bit "basic", and it would be great to be able to pick an icon from those free icon libraries (eg by allowing to navigate to a specific SD folder)

Otherwise, this program is awesome.

Great job!
[Android Apps and Games] juanaraya92679:
How do I get the icons that are in the screenshot on the OP?? Plus how do I make the background transparent like the screenshots? Help... anyone? Where can i get some good icon packs?
[Android Apps and Games] GldRush98:
Should have a settings export/import option... also include a nice selection of folder icons instead of just the white outline icon.

Great widget though!
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
No, configuring a folder by clicking on it is not possible. Have to do it through the app.

And you can change folder icons to any icon you have on your SD card. It's in the "Folder Settings" pane of the individual folder you're editing.
[Android Apps and Games] creage:
Yep. No matter if it has a single number, or multiple phones. See logs in attachment.
[Android Apps and Games] mahdibassam:
only one word to describe:

Awesome
[Android Apps and Games] mahdibassam:
thanks for this work.

can anyone tell me how to change the icon of a folder? do i have to make the icons myself? if so how ?
[Android Apps and Games] stillblood:
There loads of icon packs on these forums I would look in the theam posts.

Put them on the SD
[Android Apps and Games] stillblood:
I don't know if this had been addressed but when I downloaded the latest up date all my folders disapered. I just restored my older version using TB and then they came back

HTC evolution running cm7 nightly
[Android Apps and Games] usn.mustanger:
EDIT: Well, I just checked the market page, and the warning isn't there anymore. hateman, was there a new update recently?

The warning is on post 2 of this thread. Should've remained on the Market page, but it's not there. Don't know why.

It was also mentioned here in this thread a couple of times.

If it helps, hateman has said he'll address this soon.
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Hi

I will have a Version online later today with the option to convert the Old structure to the new one. Everything will be converted except of the Folder Icon. This has to been changed manually.

I will update the market page. Was my fault, I thought the last changes include the history of changes not only the last one. :-( and yes there was an update from 1.5 to 1.52 on 16.01.2011
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
I think I found the problem.

It looks like com.sonyericsson.android.friendpivot doesn't like extra intent data.

There will be a new Version available later today.
[Android Apps and Games] cjmcguinness:
hateman - loving this widget, excellent work (and having read through this thread you've done well to keep up with everyone's requests).

I have one request for a new feature: I would like to be able to put individual eBooks into a folder. At the moment I can place the Aldiko app into a folder, but what would be really useful to me is if I could put direct links to specific books. That way I could create a folder for a specific author and then individually put all the books by that author in there.

I suppose the drag/drop feature that has been requested a few times previously would allow me to accomplish this. Perhaps you could add the option to lock a folder open (by pin in top-right corner of folder, or by long click). This would allow you to drag an icon from elsewhere on the screen and drop it into the folder or even scroll away from the screen, drag an icon from a different one, and pull it back in. Also, long-click on an app within a folder could allow it to be dragged back onto the home screen.

Another option could be to utilise the 'Shortcuts' (such as when you long-click on the home-screen and get options to add). That would open up the ability to be able to put just about anything into folders (such as Activities, Aldiko eBooks, Direct Dial, Direct Message, Directions/Navigation, Gmail Label, Settings).

Is there any way you can incorporate 'Shortcuts' into the Foldertype (in addition to the current Apps, Contacts or Bookmarks)? It seems that this would also satisfy many other previous requests as well.

Keep up the excellent work and I am sure this can only get better and better with each update.

All the best...
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
Thanks :-)

I am working on a "Dokument" folder type. So eBooks should be no Problem.

A couple of the features you mentioned are already on my todo list.

I will add the others to my todolist and you will see them realized in the near future.

Thanks again
[Android Apps and Games] hateman:
So new version is ready. I am waiting for feedback regarding the conversion of the old datastructure.

If everything is ok, I will upload the new version.

Have fun
[Android Apps and Games] TiiXiboy:
Aweosme, but i need some new folder icons. Any1 know where i can find some?