[Mod] (Update 2/14/12) Tansparent Google Widget- will take color requests - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Seems to be a ton of requests for this. I did transparent to start, but will take requests. Please include hex codes for specific colors. I can take the lines out too if wanted.Push like a normal system app. Enjoy!
-update 2/14/12: Search results are now themed as well.
100% Transparent background, ICS Blue Icons: (in screenshot below)
http://min.us/mbkLf6MKB0#1o
Alternates:
50% Transparent ICS Blue Background, White text/Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/ICS%20Blue%20semi%20transparent%20BG%20White%20text%20and%20icons/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
100% Transparent, Blue bottom bar, White Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/Transparent%20BG%2C%20White%20Icons%2C%20no%20texture/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
100% Transparent,textured background lines still in, White Icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10684559/Google%20Search%20Widget/Transparent%20BG%2C%20White%20Icons/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk

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Lol i knew that would be first. I'll get to work on them later tonight.
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I'm pretty sure that's the ICS blue color.
Can I request transparent with ICS blue box and white "Google" & mic.
And transparent with white box and ICS blue "Google" & mic.
I think these two would be very popular!

WiredPirate said:
I'm pretty sure that's the ICS blue color.
Can I request transparent with ICS blue box and white "Google" & mic.
And transparent with white box and ICS blue "Google" & mic.
I think these two would be very popular!
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Agree. Will do after the kids are in bed.
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Requests are mostly done. If i get a ton more, i'll switch to a gallery view of screenshots, so as to not make a mile-long post of screens.

Def want to try these! Just to verify.. These are the widget that stays at the top of all screens right? Or is it the old Search widget that is set on one screen?
Do I just use Root Explorer to back up my current Search.apk, replace & reboot?
Thanks!

WiredPirate said:
Def want to try these! Just to verify.. These are the widget that stays at the top of all screens right? Or is it the old Search widget that is set on one screen?
Do I just use Root Explorer to back up my current Search.apk, replace & reboot?
Thanks!
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These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.

artvandelay440 said:
These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.
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I have reached my "thanks limit" for the day lol, I will be thanking this post tomorrow. Okay I'm gonna wait for your one set widget that stays instead of putting one on each screen lol. Thanks for the fast reply! And it looks great too, nice work!

WiredPirate said:
I have reached my "thanks limit" for the day lol, I will be thanking this post tomorrow. Okay I'm gonna wait for your one set widget that stays instead of putting one on each screen lol. Thanks for the fast reply! And it looks great too, nice work!
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Waiting for a similar one too.

Progress update, I've been at the hospital for the birth of my second child, so i haven't had a whole lot of time. I have managed to clean up the search results (what was Google thinking with that ugly gray?), but the persistent search bar is kind of hard to find the correct files to change. Might have to poke around in framework later. I'll post the search result changes later tonight.
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artvandelay440 said:
These are actually the widget, as that is what a lot of people were requesting. I guess in theory, you could put one at the top of each screen, lol. I'll definitely be doing the regular one too, though within the next few days. I always install through adb, but yes, your method works too- it's just like any other system app.
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Sorry for the newbie question but this means since it's a system app, I would need to be on a deodexed rom as well? Thanks.

JayBeezy802 said:
Sorry for the newbie question but this means since it's a system app, I would need to be on a deodexed rom as well? Thanks.
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Technically speaking you don't have to be deodexed to run a themed app as long as it doesn't call on the services of other apps. If it does, you run a high risk of getting a lot of FC's so most developers just say de-odexed only. This may run on odexed roms, but don't count on it. Make a backup of your original first if you want to try it.

artvandelay440 said:
Progress update, I've been at the hospital for the birth of my second child, so i haven't had a whole lot of time. I have managed to clean up the search results (what was Google thinking with that ugly gray?), but the persistent search bar is kind of hard to find the correct files to change. Might have to poke around in framework later. I'll post the search result changes later tonight.
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Congrats!
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Technically speaking you don't have to be deodexed to run a themed app as long as it doesn't call on the services of other apps. If it does, you run a high risk of getting a lot of FC's so most developers just say de-odexed only. This may run on odexed roms, but don't count on it. Make a backup of your original first if you want to try it.
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Thanks for this explanation, I didn't realize that.

After some investigation, it seems that the persistent google top bar is actually located in my novalauncher.apk. There were quite a few issues with installation as a system/app (had to reflash the rom to get it to behave properly) and I'm not sure i want that headache, so i think i'll just do the widgets as they are completely self contained. If you'd like to do the persistent bar, I'll attach a NovaLancher.apk that has been themed ICS blue, but be warned- for some reason, it doesn't behave like a regular system app, so be careful.

Can I request that messaging icon in your dock?

taptaptouch said:
Can I request that messaging icon in your dock?
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That would be the work of zero_cool. He has an icon thread here. Great work! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486423

can somebody help a noob and tell me how to install this apk.
i m trying to install with astro and the installer is telling me cannot install..
i have already made a backup of the old one .

badtazm said:
can somebody help a noob and tell me how to install this apk.
i m trying to install with astro and the installer is telling me cannot install..
i have already made a backup of the old one .
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It's a system app, so you don't "install" at all. Sounds like the easiest way for you is to use a root level explorer and copy the .apk file into the /system/app folder. It should then appear in your app drawer.

i did that and now i have lost the original and yours..
i can see the app in the system apps but i cant see it either on the app drawer or inside the apps.
What are you suggesting to do?
Thanks.

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Home screen customization help

I am trying to figure out how to get my top bar to either be transparent, or black. Also when i go into NRG weather 3.0 options, the text is in cursif, as well as text in other places on the phone, totally unreadable. Anyone know how i can fix these two problems? Sorry if its been answered before, but i have searched, as well as just browsed 1000 posts for hours, cant seem to find a solution. Thx in advance for any help!
fillyblunts said:
I am trying to figure out how to get my top bar to either be transparent, or black. Also when i go into NRG weather 3.0 options, the text is in cursif, as well as text in other places on the phone, totally unreadable. Anyone know how i can fix these two problems? Sorry if its been answered before, but i have searched, as well as just browsed 1000 posts for hours, cant seem to find a solution. Thx in advance for any help!
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Make Rinku Transparent
Sort your font
stylez said:
Make Rinku Transparent
Sort your font
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Dang you are so educated in using the phone haha... JK... but you do know a lot about the phone...
jdoggraz said:
Dang you are so educated in using the phone haha... JK... but you do know a lot about the phone...
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I'll take that as a compliment Dang man... JK.., still learning all the time the phone is so tweaky....
stylez said:
I'll take that as a compliment Dang man... JK.., still learning all the time the phone is so tweaky....
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Yah I know, I still love this phone over the G1, only thing I wish this phone had was more Ram and of course 3G... that would seal the deal on the phone if it had that...
Fonts worked great! Thanks alot. However i cannot figure out how to delete the CHome_Iconbar_background file. Cannot delete it on the phone, or from the computer. I tried to turn off the iconbar and then delete, and that still didnt seem to work.
fillyblunts said:
Fonts worked great! Thanks alot. However i cannot figure out how to delete the CHome_Iconbar_background file. Cannot delete it on the phone, or from the computer. I tried to turn off the iconbar and then delete, and that still didnt seem to work.
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Which ROM you using? Guessin Ricky since then it would make sense you can't delete it since it's in the ROM.
If not then turn off the media Top Bar restart then try and delete.
yep, rickys. anyone know if its possible to maybe just disable the background?
Well i found ONE background that would make the bar transparent! So looks good now, not exactly what i wanted, but not bad. Now once i figure out how everyone gets the weather apps integrated with clock/date tab ill be all set
fillyblunts said:
Well i found ONE background that would make the bar transparent! So looks good now, not exactly what i wanted, but not bad. Now once i figure out how everyone gets the weather apps integrated with clock/date tab ill be all set
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I was actually thinking last night b4 i went to bed that your Wallpaper was not the correct size as you had a green top and your selection on the second image was green, Glad you got it sorted.
Free Batch Image Resizer & Wallpapers
stylez said:
I was actually thinking last night b4 i went to bed that your Wallpaper was not the correct size as you had a green top and your selection on the second image was green, Glad you got it sorted.
Free Batch Image Resizer & Wallpapers
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Amazing wallpapers... I love them... I was just wondering does the dash have a program that changes wallpapers every so often like automatically?
jdoggraz said:
Amazing wallpapers... I love them... I was just wondering does the dash have a program that changes wallpapers every so often like automatically?
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Very interesting question, all i found so far is one for Symbian...

[q] does anybody know how to change the black apps list background color

is there any app that can change the black background color to a different color?
http://www.androidtapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/LauncherPro-Android-Apps-List.jpg
anybody
Anybody ??????????????????
the only way i know of is to use something besides sense like adw launcher
also if you use something like adw or launcherpro it will speed up your phone
bye you being able to hide apps from the drawer or you can make it slide sideways instead of up and down so it dont have to load as much i have cm6 rc2 and its senseless fastest most customizable rom
Once you go black, you can't go back! Word Son!!
Sorry, I couldn't resist! :-D
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dreynam2 said:
IS THERE ANY APP THAT CAN CHANGE THE BLACK COLOR TO A DIFFERENT COLOR OR A WALLPAPER THAT YOU WANT TO USE
HERE IS THE PICTURE OF WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT
http://www.androidtapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/LauncherPro-Android-Apps-List.jpg
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There's a thread floating around here somewhere on how to theme (which is what you're referring to, even if it's just limited to that one item) - you'l need a deodexed rom, but I think it's something you'll have to set up yourself.
fachadick said:
There's a thread floating around here somewhere on how to theme (which is what you're referring to, even if it's just limited to that one item) - you'l need a deodexed rom, but I think it's something you'll have to set up yourself.
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to clarify, you wont need to deodex a rom if you get a rom thats already deodexed.
plenty of options out there.
and to the OP, the best way to theme your phone is by hitting the caps lock button, so its not on. ITS NOT POLITE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS ON A FORUM.
nenn said:
and to the OP, the best way to theme your phone is by hitting the caps lock button, so its not on. ITS NOT POLITE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS ON A FORUM.
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Haha, I was wondering how long that would take..
I would bet the Sense app drawer color is defined by an .xml
nebenezer said:
Haha, I was wondering how long that would take..
I would bet the Sense app drawer color is defined by an .xml
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*shrug* i hate to nitpick and "moderate" but geeze, forum etiquette man, people need to learn that stuff. more so when they have a question they'd like answered.
nenn said:
*shrug* i hate to nitpick and "moderate" but geeze, forum etiquette man, people need to learn that stuff. more so when they have a question they'd like answered.
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agreed, 100% agreed

Paradox ROM Questions

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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[MOD][JB] Removed. Feel free to delete this thread.

For anyone who flashed my modified launcher and is bothered by the fact that voice search can still be activated, here's the stock launcher in flashable zip form.
http://www.mediafire.com/?l89erxebp8n50bt
I apologize for any inconvenience or time wasted.
I've tried setting all focus and clickable attributes to "false" in every xml file that references "search bar", "qsb" and "voice search". Voice search can still be activated when you tap the top right corner of the screen.
Rather than let people install something that doesn't work as I intended it to (and there's another launcher mod on here anyway) I decided to take it down. If I figure it out some time, I'll repost, but I might not have to since FufNuf has the same thing going.
Check out FufNuf's thread for essentially the same launcher mods.
Mods, feel free to delete this post whenever you'd like.
Works great, ty!
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Cool I'm glad you like it. When my kid goes to be tonight I'm going to edit the margins. I like having everything fill the screen more. I'll post a few with smaller margins.
Very nice,
*nod of approval*
Removed glowing indicator from single-screen launcher, added three wide launchers.
What is a wide launcher?
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impulse101 said:
What is a wide launcher?
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See the screenshot. Widgets, the dock, dock icons, dock divider, and app grid fills more of the screen. I didn't know what else to call it. Since it's a launcher, and everything is spread out over a wider area, the most logical short name I could think of at 2AM was "wide launcher".
jmattp said:
Cool I'm glad you like it. When my kid goes to be tonight I'm going to edit the margins. I like having everything fill the screen more. I'll post a few with smaller margins.
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Awesome, margins would be a bit better if smaller.
Also I noticed that the top right corner of the screen glows as you move between home screens and when you press that corner Google voice search comes up. It's as if the search bar is still there, just not visible.
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Awesome, margins would be a bit better if smaller.
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There are stock sized and widened in the OP
Also I noticed that the top right corner of the screen glows as you move between home screens and when you press that corner Google voice search comes up. It's as if the search bar is still there, just not visible.
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I just followed the directions on that tutorial and thought I'd share what I did for myself. That's really weird, and not good. Thanks for telling me. If I can't figure out how to completely disable the search bar, I'll just take this whole thread down.
Update: Actually I think I've got it. Testing now, then I'll take down all the links, fix them all, then reupload them

My UCCW Skin Collection

I'm in the process of reorganizing and editing my UCCW skins since I know more about it than when I first started. I'll be uploading edited and new skins shortly. The widgets I make currently are all 5x2 size except the Daft Punk skin. That was my first attempt at making an actual skin, I'm still fairly new to this app. I have no idea how to get weather icons to show up again. Once I get an idea I start working on it, and I usually wind up changing a few things before I'm done with it. I'm so indecisive at times it's irritating lol. I'm open to ideas and suggestions, as well as critiques (don't be to harsh, I'm still new).
I was using Nova Launcher with Prime add-on for the Daft Punk skin, Scarface skin, and Elegance Skin. I'm now using TSF Shell which I LOVE for the Mortal Kombat skin, Killer Instinct skin, and Swirl skin. The hotspots I assign and use are pretty much universal. I don't want to "force" you to use an app you may not even want. If anyone runs into an issue with one of my skins, please advise me of it so that it can be corrected. I use wallpapers I've found on the internet and/or Zedge. I'm not trying to take credit for things that aren't mine.
Thanks for the uccw skin. what widget is that on the bottom right showing att lte network connection?
technut said:
Thanks for the uccw skin. what widget is that on the bottom right showing att lte network connection?
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You're welcome and the signal widget is called Network Signal Info. There is a free and pro (paid) version. I'm using Pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android.telnet2&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiZGUuYW5kcm9pZC50ZWxuZXQyIl0.
Assassyn said:
You're welcome and the signal widget is called Network Signal Info. There is a free and pro (paid) version. I'm using Pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android.telnet2&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiZGUuYW5kcm9pZC50ZWxuZXQyIl0.
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Awsome!!! thank you
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Awsome!!! thank you
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No problem at all.
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I make widgets for my frequently used things, here's my latest...I keep finding more ways to use uccw, it's almost endless.
9wire said:
I make widgets for my frequently used things, here's my latest...I keep finding more ways to use uccw, it's almost endless.
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That's a very nice setup you have. You're right, the possibilities are practically endless for this app. I'm still learning how to use it and do certain things with it. I do have a question that maybe you can answer, where can I get additional font files to use for the widgets I create? I happily donated to show support for something that will keep me occupied since I'm constantly changing things around on my phone. I've attached a few examples, but I'm not using them right now.
You can use ttf files, just make a folder called "fonts" on your sd card, I find them all over the net for free.
9wire said:
You can use ttf files, just make a folder called "fonts" on your sd card, I find them all over the net for free.
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Thanks I will search for some tonight after work. I fixed the time on the screen, just noticed that.
http://www.dafont.com/ttf.d592
http://www.urbanfonts.com/free-fonts.htm
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http://www.dafont.com/ttf.d592
http://www.urbanfonts.com/free-fonts.htm
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Thanks for those websites, they've come in handy for me. I have a question for you though, are you familiar with making full screen widgets? I'm trying to make one now and honestly, I see why people just search for themes. I used to have an HTC Inspire 4G so I decided to try and make a HTC Sense 2.1 style widget. I can't get the sizing right, and it's a hassle trying to actually use it. I tried to make it Apex/Nova launcher friendly first because I don't think everyone has/wants TSF Shell. You can see the issue in the screen shot, and to do that I had to enable resizing and overlapping widgets and then send the full screen one to the back. I preferred the sizing abilities in TSF Shell because I can be more precise when adding new widgets/folders/apps but just make sure to add the full screen uccw widget last but even still, there's no send to back option so would the transparency in the widget allow me to use the other items on the screen? I know this is a very difficult and round about way to have a sense style look because there are plenty of themes for it, but I was just thinking outside the box compared to what I've already created.
I haven't really tried anything like that, and I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to do. Are you trying I to have like a wifget-in a-widget sort of effect?
9wire said:
I haven't really tried anything like that, and I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to do. Are you trying I to have like a wifget-in a-widget sort of effect?
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Exactly, I've done it before in Nova Launcher just on a smaller scale and only because I positioned certain widgets on top of others for a look I wanted all on one screen. I've put this particular project on hold until I learn how to use the send to back option in TSF Shell if it even has one.

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