changed to something painfully straightforward
just to test how I do with it
who needs an app drawer!
swiping down = status bar
swiping up = dock with sms shorcut, etc
double tap = phone/contacts
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changed to something painfully straightforward
just to test how I do with it
who needs an app drawer!
swiping down = status bar
swiping up = dock with sms shorcut, etc
double tap = phone/contacts
ShinNL
Member
Do you all use Desktop Visualizer for custom icons, or:
Use a different launcher like LP for example that allows you to use custom icons;
Use a custom ROM that has that option
?
My problem is that I really really like Xperia's music widget, but it only works on the Xperia launcher. So I'm forced to use Desktop Visualizer for icons, which isn't too bad: but it's not as quick as using an actual launcher that let's you customize the shortcuts by default. Sometimes it needs a tiny second to load, and when booting up you can see quite the delay with the ugly default Desktop Visualizer holder first.
Use a different launcher like LP for example that allows you to use custom icons;
Use a custom ROM that has that option
?
My problem is that I really really like Xperia's music widget, but it only works on the Xperia launcher. So I'm forced to use Desktop Visualizer for icons, which isn't too bad: but it's not as quick as using an actual launcher that let's you customize the shortcuts by default. Sometimes it needs a tiny second to load, and when booting up you can see quite the delay with the ugly default Desktop Visualizer holder first.
Most launchers will let you change icons easily, like Nova/Go/ADW EX/LPP, but as for your xperia situation, I don't know if it's compatible with either of those.
As for actual custom icons, you can find icon packs or make your own. Once you get your xperia music player situation settled, if you decide to go for custom icons, the differences between built-in launcher custom icons and something like Desktop Visualizer is icon size and usability.
Icon size isn't a problem if you're using custom icon packs (you can use any launcher's built-in icon editor and they'll appear fine). The benefit that DV provides is that you can create icons that line up flush with other icons if you want (think Windows Metro theme), so you can control the amount of space between neighboring icons. You can essentially use the entire size of the tile for your icon.
Concerning usability, LPP and ADW (don't remember if GO has this) have the option to change icon themes by using launcher-specific packs. In other words, you can find an icon pack in GPlay, navigate within your launcher menu and choose an icon pack. Afterward, all supported icons will be changed in one step. However, if you want to change individual icons rather than all at once, you'll have to select them individually. With DV, you'll also have to create a DV widget for every icon, select the image, and then select the linked task.
If you're just looking to replace icons with pre-existing packs, you don't need DV, but if you have to use the xperia launcher, then DV is probably the only way you'll get custom icons to work.
saltywalrus
Member
I changed icons with Nova launcher, but the recent apps screen still shows the stock icons.
I've never noticed that. Actually, the only way I'd assume the recent-apps icon would be changed is as the apk level, right? I don't know if icon theme packs change recent-app icons either. I'm thinking those icons are exactly how widgets operate: you'd have to custom-design the assets within the apk for those to work.
Someone else might know better.
What's this icon pack called?
my new home screen... it's different from what I've been rocking since last year, especially because this one's colorful (or at least, more colorful than the one I posted some pages back). I had tried a couple of days ago with certain icons but they were kinda low res and didn't look so good. I think these are a bit better, but it's still temporary.
Have you got a link for these images at all? Thx
My new baby - have changed over to ParanoidAndroid ROM which I'm pretty happy with as it lets me choose on an app-by-app basis if I want to use the tablet or phone layout for that app - really handy on this phone
Anyone know what icon set this is, since IamMikeside is banned?
Outdoor Miner
Member
It'll be a custom boot animation loaded into the T-Mobile ROM. You'll need a new rom or root and patch in your own custom boot animation. Unless there's some new method I'm unaware of.
I decided to play a bit more with ICS, kind of gave up after a while though:
So damn sexy. What are you using to achieve this look?
I've installed Apex with this pack and it's broken in a way - I tried to change an icon for one of the apps, used the option to choose from this icon set - unfortunately i see only black screen and no icons to choose from.
EDIT: or it shouldn't work that way? I assumed i would see full list of icons in this pack using this method.
Does anyone know if there's a way to customize widget sizes irrespective of the homescreen grid? Like skewed shapes versus the standard square/rectangular shape? I just started working with Desktop Visualizer and it seems to be the best option for maximizing tile size, but it's also limited by default widget sizes.
First time trying to highly customize my homescreen and it's a challenge to get exactly what I want, but it's interesting trying to problem-solve around some limitations.
First time trying to highly customize my homescreen and it's a challenge to get exactly what I want, but it's interesting trying to problem-solve around some limitations.
Jayayess1190
Member
Camera.
It does look like one. But yeah, camera
Yeah, I was just kidding but now I can't unsee it. Sorry.
MIUI?
pretty sure the whole flare there is because of Go Launcher Ex
Yep. In fact that is probably the laziest home screen I've ever done. Most, if not all of it is stock Go launcher haha. But it looks so nice and functional that I haven't changed it
Cross-posting from the Show us your Mobile Homescreen! thread...
Been messing with my home screen for the past couple days and this is what I've settled on... for now.
Zombie James
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mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
What icon pack is that?
w00pdiw00p
Banned
What music player/widget are you using?
^^UberMusic has a transparent widget skin you can download
Anyways heres my home screen after copying the icons you guys posted.
Does the Dpad just open a folder with games when pressed?
Yep. In fact that is probably the laziest home screen I've ever done. Most, if not all of it is stock Go launcher haha. But it looks so nice and functional that I haven't changed it
what's the calendar and weather (and what appears to be mail?) widgets? is it stock GO Launcher?
Ubermusic
Link to icons pack?^^UberMusic has a transparent widget skin you can download
Anyways heres my home screen after copying the icons you guys posted.
Thanks!
After spending the better part of the last two days playing with my layout, I think I'm finally happy with it.
Just 3 home screens. Most-used apps on the center screen, settings and stuff on the left, all other apps in folders on the right screen.
Those icons are quite nice.
For those interested, the icons on the main homescreen are from Minimal Text (with the exception of the Chrome icon which I created myself)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...adwtheme&hl=en
The rest of the icons are from the ADW Elegant theme
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jaguirre.elegant&hl=en
Elegant is exactly how I would describe it. Thanks!
Fury Sense
Member
I use a different bg image than this, but the effect is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfbNHonVFiE
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pong.flow#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwicG9uZy5mbG93Il0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfbNHonVFiE
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pong.flow#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwicG9uZy5mbG93Il0
I use a different bg image than this, but the effect is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfbNHonVFiE
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pong.flow#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwicG9uZy5mbG93Il0
battery life: 1 hour
Tornado Condor
Member
I use a different bg image than this, but the effect is awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfbNHonVFiE
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pong.flow#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwicG9uZy5mbG93Il0
that's neat
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Looks great! Post up your Chrome icon!
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
What's the clock/weather widget? Looks beautiful.
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