I am running SkyRaider 3.3.3. My desire is to remap Rosie so that the center button will open the root folder in App Folders rather than my usual app drawer. This is because I have a lot of applications and having folder organization in my app drawer is a necessity.
I have searched and found a lot of threads about remapping, but none that give clear, step-by-step directions as to what needs to be edited.
I am likely trying to get into a project that's way over my head, but I would love to give it a shot and noodle with it in my free time. I just don't know where to begin.
Also, I am aware that this exact modification went into Uncommon Sense, which I have used and enjoy, but I would love to be able to change ROMs at will without losing this valuable feature.
EDIT: In an effort to try to figure it out by inductive reasoning, I have looked at the logs to see what events are triggered when I press the app drawer button, as well as the action I'd like to remap to that button. I then decompiled SkyRaider's Rosie classes.dex with baksmali and started digging around. So far, I can find absolutely nothing that makes any sense, leading me to believe this project is much, much bigger than I anticipated. I did get a laugh from the "UserHappinessSignals" file (the name, at least). I almost expected to open the file and find a list of words like "smile," and "laughter."
Alas, that was the one ray of sunshine in this otherwise massive and hellish undertaking.
The saddest part of this whole thing is that this exact thing I'm trying to do has been done in another ROM (Uncommon Sense). Mapping the exact same app (I installed the same modified version from Uncommon Sense 1.1) to the exact button I'm aiming for. I know the answer exists, and might not even be that impossible, but thus far, I'm stumped. Further, I'm lead to believe that Rosie.apk isn't the only place I'll need to work; I hear also com.htc.resources?
Honestly, if anyone can help me out, I'd be much obliged. I have put forth a great deal of effort thus far, but I'm realizing that effort without guidance results in a significantly higher ratio of time wasted vs. productive time.
Bump, with clarification.
I don't need or want to change the appearance of Rosie. I just want to change the event triggered when I press it.
I feel that should be at least a bit easier than an extreme cosmetic overhaul. Still beyond me, though.
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I have no idea how to change the buttons but I do know a cosmetic overhaul would be a lot easier.
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Not sure if this is what ya want but look up app folder in the market
I actually already have App Folders. Now the trick is integrating it into my Rosie launcher. Which is apparently seriously difficult.
Oh well. I'll keep plugging.
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I'm pretty sure I can get this working for you homie.
you need to be on a stock DEODEXED ROM. this is a must, I deodexed teh latest Nov OTA with no name completely stock deodexed. here is a link - http://www.multiupload.com/2KS0OS60DR
then what you need to do is either take uncommon sense's ROM rosie.apk or it's framework-res.apk. I think you just need the Rosie.apk, if you pull the rosie.apk from the uncommon sense rom you know has it, and make it into a flashable .zip to flash in recovery. I used this method for mynwarms rosiesettings.apk which allows you to pick the left and right rosie buttons with an easy to use app. its mad kick ass. but hit me up PM we'll get you going.
@kensikora:
The issue is that there are a couple of areas that need to be changed depending on how you want it to look.
The buttons, mapping of buttons and icons are in the Rosie APK. the App Drawer information is also in the Rosie APK (transparent, black, 4 or 5 rows). The look of the dock is in the resources (transparent, button look, traditional arc or straight line, ETC).
I am sorry if I missed this, but could you please let me know EXACTLY what you are looking for:
This is what I have currently:
Left Button - Phone
Middle Button - All Apps
Right Button - Google Voice
The dock it a traditional Rosie that is Semi transparent.
It is possible to create a flashable zip for the Rosie only that will assign your button locations BUT will take on the look of what ever ROM you flash.
EDIT: re-read 1st post. I belive I suggested you check out the EVO thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797688
if anyone can set up that center button to go where you want, he can.
The only change I really want to make is to have the center button open a modified version of App Folders instead of the usual all apps drawer, exactly how it works in Uncommon Sense.
I just really want to be able to try different ROMs instead of being tied to Uncommon Sense based solely on Rosie mods.
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Hi,
I'm wondering if someone could help me with a MOD'ing question/request. I am running the Sprint Lovers ROM (which I just love) but there is one thing that I'd like to change...
This ROM is pretty much stock, aside from a few changes (very good ones actually), but I just can't stand the layout for the launcher/dock bar. Basically, I want to remap the buttons from APP DRAWER/PHONE/ADD+ to PHONE/APP DRAWER/MESSAGES.
There is an .apk based on the LauncherPro home replacement app which allows the user to do exactly what I'm wanting to do; however, I want the changes to be made at a permanent level (and I really like the page slider thing that slides smoothly over the hump as opposed to the one from the LauncherPro version). I don't want to use a home replacement app.
I've seen some MOD's that allow the user to flash a file which will make similar changes but the MOD's I've found do not match exactly what I'm looking to do - so I'm curious to know how I can go about getting the desired results with as little pain as possible, lol.
**update** Would it be possible to extract the installed "launcher" and simply replace it with the LP SENSE UI as the built in "launcer" ?
Thanks in advance!
Anyone know what com.htc.fusion.FusionApk.apk is? It is taking up 50 MB of /system. I unpacked it, and it appears to contain three theme-related files: Default, BlueSky and Burgundy. However, the asset files for those themes exist as their own apk's as well, so I'm not sure what this FusionApk thing is.
Virtuous Unity 1.26 leaves about 60 MB free on my DZ's /system. I can easily free up an additional 150 MB by deleting unneeded system APKs with Titanium Backup. I've frozen them first to see if there are any bad side effects, but so far there don't seem to be any. For example, the Sense clock widgets take up 26 MB, and the animated Weather lockscreen takes up 24 MB. I don't use either of those, so I might as well delete them. I'm just not sure what FusionApk is, and a Google search isn't turning up anything useful.
So nobody knows, eh? I suppose it can't be that important then...
taob said:
Anyone know what com.htc.fusion.FusionApk.apk is? It is taking up 50 MB of /system. I unpacked it, and it appears to contain three theme-related files: Default, BlueSky and Burgundy. However, the asset files for those themes exist as their own apk's as well, so I'm not sure what this FusionApk thing is.
Virtuous Unity 1.26 leaves about 60 MB free on my DZ's /system. I can easily free up an additional 150 MB by deleting unneeded system APKs with Titanium Backup. I've frozen them first to see if there are any bad side effects, but so far there don't seem to be any. For example, the Sense clock widgets take up 26 MB, and the animated Weather lockscreen takes up 24 MB. I don't use either of those, so I might as well delete them. I'm just not sure what FusionApk is, and a Google search isn't turning up anything useful.
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Your lock ring and rosie is in default folder. Not sure about the other 2
Hi, taob, have you found answer by now? Can one safely delete com.htc.fusion.FusionApk.apk, clock widgets and Weather lockscreen?
ulvic said:
Hi, taob, have you found answer by now? Can one safely delete com.htc.fusion.FusionApk.apk, clock widgets and Weather lockscreen?
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Not a definitive one, I'm afraid. It does seem to contain a lot of resources used by many other Sense components, so it is probably not safe to remove.
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Not a definitive one, I'm afraid. It does seem to contain a lot of resources used by many other Sense components, so it is probably not safe to remove.
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It's very important, as you say it contains lots of resources for various apk's including rosie
Do Androids dream of electric sheep?
And what is rosie?
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And what is rosie?
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Rosie is the name of the sense launcher.
Do Androids dream of electric sheep?
Hate to revive this thread....but any dev's have any more detailed explanations?
Widgets
Verified clock/weather widgets can be removed as long as neither are active on your unlock screen, but is it worth getting rid of them just to have to reflash if you need them?
deleteeeeeeee
com.htc.fusion
I just deleted it, will post back in a day with results. Phone didn't force reboot so I assume It's ok.
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Confirmed, you shouldn't delete it, upon reboot, I lost the visual lock ring and my widget boarders as well as pretty much everything that was themed besides the app tray. If you know where these things are, they still work, I.e. you can unlock the screen by sliding the unseen ring and what not, but I would not recommend doing so, now to restore my backup.
Gave it a shot.
Don't wanna bring back a dead thing, but I figured I would answer it...
Using NoBloat, I disabled it. It takes away the dock with HTC Sense 4. It makes your buttons all weird and takes away your app drawer button. I re-enabled it and my dock frame came back. So it is a vital thing to sense UI. My lock screen, its still different but I have no idea which service does that. [I disabled roughly 40 things.. lmao] It doesn't bother me, I do like this lock screen better. Which instead of dragging it up, you drag it to the right, or left for camera. I never noticed anything app wise. My lock screen still worked fine. But when I get a phone call now, I have to unlock before I get to the answer button.. That I don't like but it doesn't bother me that much. Aha. I suppose you could use LauncherPro but I don't like it on my device since it add an on-screen menu button.. lol.
Is there some way to re-arrange my home screens?
I am running a rooted, stock Sprint Sense ROM. The last time I flashed a ROM, I did not know how to back-up my home screens (still don't), and slowly re-built them. I couldn't remember exactly how I had them set up before. Now, I pretty much have what I want, but I don't like the order they are in.
Is there an app or trick that would let me re-arrange them? What about backing them up and restoring after a ROM flash?
Umm, you just long press each app shortcut or widget. Then you can delete it or move it. If you want to add something to a blank space, long press the blank space. Android 101...
I think he is referring to rearranging his home screens as a whole so that he doesnt have to individually move each shortcut/widget.
Unfortunately, I haven't used Sense in almost a year. So I am not much help in this area.
Mikg does this...
~ I'm a fungi
Press the home screen so that you see all the home screens. Then select one and HOLD. Then drag it and it'll rearrange.
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No, I tried that. They dont move. At least not with HTC Sense.
Thanks though.
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I know the 3.0 Ports will do this...don't thing the 1.0 does though, sorry.
i think with some of the home replacement apps like adw or go launcher you can do it as well
First of all, please don't kill me for posting questions that have already been answered as I've already tried looking for them but with such a big thread like that of the Paradox ROM, it's just impossible.
1. On the dock, I know it is possible to change the icons for applications. However, whenever I go into Preferences, I don't know which command to put nor how to switch the positions. Also, it is set to show 5 icons but only shows 4. Oh, and whenever I set it to 3, the remainder one doesn't show up on the application drawer.
2. It seems I'm not getting the best out of battery life. Is there something else I need to do or a mod that there is to install?
3. I think that's it for now. .-.
I would post this under the ROM thread but I can't because I'm new and stuff.
Thank you very much in advance to anyone who takes the time to help me out. c:
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I use a different Launcher, but... TW 4.5 (which is what is installed) isn't necessarily finished - so yes, you have to manually remove the apps from the dock before you set the dock count to 3.
do you want to show 5 or 3 icons lol. you are asking about both.
5 icons: you have to add the 5th. when you first do, you can't move the application drawer icon, but it will jump to the middle, so just place your other apps accordingly: the one in the 4th position will end in the 5th, the one in the middle will end up in the 4th.
Battery Life - you running LOVE? or are you running mark 2 (can't remember the name of it) I get great life out of LOVE,..
btw - i run the sony ericson launcher (fixed one) and it's awesome lol. seems really snappy, and I just really like the little details (when you throw something on a homescreen away, the garbage can lid actually bounces, and it vibrates along with the bounce) that have been added. They just give a truly finished feel to the launcher.
Hm, lets go with 5.
How can I add the other one? Also, do I just get the launcher from the Market or do I have to flash anything?
I'm running LOVE. I just don't know what to do to it lol
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hokay - make sure to select 5 icons in the preferences, go to the app drawer, click the menu softkey, click edit... drag an app to the dock. click save... I wouldn't doubt it if you're forgetting to do that.
It took me a while to find the sony launcher, and I dl'd it at work, so I can get back to you with a Dropbox link tomorrow. sorry, but I'm not burning my phone's data when i only have half a gig a month. It's something you just put onto your phones external (or internal) sd card, and install. super easy. but it's stuck at 5 screens - not modifyable in that sense.
Oh wow, thats easy lol
No problem. Do you also know where I could get the CM7 (or whatever) Launcher?
Btw, thanks a lot for helping!
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Wait, I just tried that and didn't work. As soon as I press menu then edit all the pannels fly back (the three window things I have on my home screen). Wah
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Post some screenshots. It's easier if I can see cuz I suck at explaining and no offense but you kinda do too
I want to help you, but it's much easier if I can see
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I just switch home out and replace with ADW. you just drop icons from desktop to the spot where you want or long press and drag off what you don't.
They even have a bar with infinite shortcuts (scrolls) dunno if free one has this one but definitely has the 1 3 5 icon standard launcher.
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Lol I know I do, sorry.
Seems I cant uoad pictures from my app. I get a log in prompt. /:
I'll give the ADW Launcher a try, thanks!
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find Zeam Launcher. it also has infinte dock, and it was made by an XDA member. it's my number... well... IDK. I really like it, but right now I'm running the corners. I also really like the AOSP launcher... as simple as it is, it's snappy.
Okay, will do.
thanks for all your help guys!
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I have not contributed enough yet to be allowed to post in the development thread, however this is a two part development question regarding Tommy's Classic Rom.
I know that changing how many home pages you have and the order of the pages is handled by a launcher mod. I typically use GoLauncher. I was wondering if that capability was something that could be worked into the CCP? I am a minimalist, and I use swypepad, so I only need one home page. I would like to be able to remove the extra empty pages that I don't use.
I like the ability to have a "dock" or row of items (widget or app) along the bottom of the screen/side of the screen if tilted. If this is a mod that could be included as well that would be great.
I love all the options you have built in and adding thest two options, in my opinion would make your rom complete. I am really looking forward to the SuperMagic!!
Thanks for any feedback. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classic rom and have been using each new version as they come out since the very beginning.
Thanks Tommy and Dread for all your hard work.
edit--- I also make use of a GoLauncher feature called gestures. I can gesture down and cause an action to occur and I can gesture up and cause a completely different gesture to occur. Gesturing on the home screen. That would be a cool option to have available too.
Thanks!
MrFixit007 said:
I have not contributed enough yet to be allowed to post in the development thread, however this is a two part development question regarding Tommy's Classic Rom.
I know that changing how many home pages you have and the order of the pages is handled by a launcher mod. I typically use GoLauncher. I was wondering if that capability was something that could be worked into the CCP? I am a minimalist, and I use swypepad, so I only need one home page. I would like to be able to remove the extra empty pages that I don't use.
I like the ability to have a "dock" or row of items (widget or app) along the bottom of the screen/side of the screen if tilted. If this is a mod that could be included as well that would be great.
I love all the options you have built in and adding thest two options, in my opinion would make your rom complete. I am really looking forward to the SuperMagic!!
Thanks for any feedback. I have thoroughly enjoyed the classic rom and have been using each new version as they come out since the very beginning.
Thanks Tommy and Dread for all your hard work.By the way i like your screenshot.Nice theme.
edit--- I also make use of a GoLauncher feature called gestures. I can gesture down and cause an action to occur and I can gesture up and cause a completely different gesture to occur. Gesturing on the home screen. That would be a cool option to have available too.
Thanks!
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Most of what you just asked about,requires editing the lines in the default.xml file,if anyone can make this a mod,it would definitely be Tommy.
Thanks
Thanks for that information. I was wondering if you or someone could point my questions Tommy's way? I was wondering what his thoughts are on adding or not adding those items to his rom. I figure he has reasons for what he does and I am the curious type always trying to learn.
Sent Tommy the link to the thread.
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smatherlee said:
Sent Tommy the link to the thread.
Uncle Sams Misguided Children
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Thanks a bunch!!