I know with most icons, you can just hold them down and it gives you the option to change their representing icon. However, that doesn't seem to be the case with links to websites.
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The title kinda says it all. What are your app recommendations?
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Is there a way I can remove the labels from shortcuts? I am currently running Froyo with LauncherPro using folder organizer and I also have anycut. The solution must not involve rooting or using any paid apps as well I can't get paid apps here. I read here Is it possible to strip HTC Sense UI from the HTC Desire? that Helix has the option to remove labels from shortcuts. I'll rather not move to Helix and stay with launcherpro.
This question might be specific to HTC phones, but I'm not sure. I have various bookmarks for sites with decent webapps that I'd like to have as icons on my homescreen. What I would like is for their icons to be specific to the site (like iOS or BlackBerry), but instead what happens is I get the ugly red HTC Sense bookmark icon for each of them. Any way to get the site-specific icons to appear (or if it's even possible)?
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View 6 Replies View RelatedIssue with a custom ROM I've been playing around with in an attempt at customizing it to meet my personal needs.
Basically, the custom ROM installation removes old, unwanted .apk's from the stock image it is replacing. This is done by a script/command in the META-INF->com->google->android->updater-script file. Here's an excerpt as an example:
Code:
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
show_progress(1, 100);
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");delete("/system/app/Launcher2.apk");
However, while the script works perfectly to remove the actual apk's/apps from the device, once the custom ROM is loaded, the old shortcuts (to some of the apps that were uninstalled) remain on the homescreen (these shortcuts are placed there by default by the stock ROM). If you try to tap the shortcut, it simply states something to the effect of "this application is not installed on your device". While these "dead" shortcuts can be moved to the trash bin and deleted from the homescreen, it'd be nice if I could make it so the custom ROM installation automatically does this.
I've tried modifying the Launcher2.apk to reflect the changes I am looking for; but to no avail. In the Launcher2 /res/xml/default_workspace.xml file, I am easily able to specify which apps I do want shortcuts placed on the homescreen for during the installation. But - there doesn't seem to be a way for me to issue a command to remove the old, unwanted shortcuts and these "dead" shortcuts are present nonetheless, despite whatever changes I make to the default_workspace.xml (it does add my "new" shortcuts, though).
Any way that this could be done during the actual custom ROM installation process? And where would I add it to (default_workspace.xml, Android Manifest.xml, framework-res.apk, boot.img...
I encountered the message "Cannot start the app due to insufficient permissions" when open web link in facebook for android or friendcaster or some news apps. Before, I rooted my Xperia and do some mods with Small Apps and Toggles.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI just got my first Droid phone last night, went from a BB Tour to a Droid 2. So far it seems to be pretty nice, lil getting used to but over all I'm liking it. One thing that bugs me though is - I've downloaded Handcent (for texting) and Maildroid (for pop3 email) and have added both to my home screen. So far so good. what I can't figure out though is how in the world do I change the shortcut name? Right now they are labeled Handcent and Maildroid - I'd like to rename them to Messaging and Mail respectively. Can someone point out what I need to do to rename these? I'm sure I'm overlooking it somewhere.
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View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm now using the 1.6 OEM thanks to the users in this community! But only for another few weeks before I ditch this phone. I'm planning on sticking with TWiz, and since I've never actually used it, I'm curious if anyone can help with some tips. 1. The icon shortcut layout is annoying. I don't like how they won't snap to a grid, and can overlap and be all over the place. Is there a way to change this? 2. That silly Quick List? Is that just another useless app window with recently used apps, or can it be edited to list apps I want in there? I'm not looking for home replacement apps because I've tried them all, and I'm just looking to get by for the next few weeks.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI'm an android noob. Bought a tablet 2 days ago.
I've saved a chrome bookmark to androids homepage. The icon on the homepage is an ugly generic thing. So i'd like to change it. But how?
I did some google-ing. But all i find how to install another laucher.
Surely there must be an easier way to change an icon?
when you create a shortcut for someone on the home screen is there anyway to change the size? I created a direct message shortcut.
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photos --> camera shots...? I have Bettercut and using LauncherPro.
For some reason I can't seem to find any app that will change the icons on my phone. Any apps anyone knows that can do that? I'm surprised i can't find any.
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View 3 Replies View RelatedHow do I change the icons in AnyCut? Mind you I'm new to the Droid World.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI was directed here by a VZW rep (he said this was the best place to go to get android help). I was wondering if anyone with knowledge of panda home could help me out with switching application icons on the home screen. I try to change it through the standard methods and I'm using a .png file, which I thought was the required filetype, but I get a message that says "applying..." but nothing happens. I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas. I've heard of an app called bettercut, but it seems silly to pay for an app when in theory, I already have the needed feature installed. Also, if anyone knows of where one could find a good picture for a messaging icon (to replace hand set)
View 2 Replies View RelatedI am Optimizing the Android 2.2 OS to make it in such a way that it can be ported to the tablet. Can anyone suggest me how to change the themes and icons of Android 2.2 OS.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am using the Android SDK icon-button for refresh (ic_menu_refresh) in a widget and I need to change the selection state when it is pressed. How is this done? Do I define an XML for the button?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI want to change icons, I have launcher pro, open home.
View 2 Replies View RelatedInstead of having a check mark for the icon, I want a custom star (I have checked and unchecked icons). Can this be done through a property? Or must I declare a custom widget that derives from Checkbox?
View 2 Replies View RelatedIs it possible to change Folder Icons on EVO? (without root)?
View 1 Replies View RelatedHow do I change the icons on my HTC Evo? When I look at screenshots of HTC Sense I see that the icons look nicer. They have a more cartoonish look then the ones I have on my Evo.
Here is an example of the icons I want:
i have launcher pro on my evo and when i change my icons to the custom icons i put on the phone after a little bit they all go back to the original grey icons except for my email one. Does anyone know whats going on here? Also i cannot change the way the normal icons look. No matter how long i hold down the icon the only thing that hapens is it gives me the option to put it in the trash can.
View 6 Replies View RelatedIf you are still using the Sense UI, is there a way to change the icons on Folders? For example I want to have a folder with a bunch of direct dials in it and would like an appropriate picture for it, like a little telephone or something.
View 5 Replies View RelatedI searched the net on how to change folder icons but i cant figure out how except for this app that actually creates a folder and if you want to edit the folder you have to use the app, not really what I'm looking to do cuz i already have folders i just want to change the icon.
View 7 Replies View RelatedIs there a way to change the icons on your screens? Do you have to root your phone in order to do this?
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