Lets see your UI layout!

GrdLock · December 14th, 2009, 06:44 PM

I'll start.

I only use 5 of the 7 screens. The far left and far right are empty.

Link to image

MOD EDIT: Please don't post images wider than the site. Either reduce the size, or post a link to the image

superchaos · December 14th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Gonna have to tell me how you got the pics of the screens before I can post them. (I have no clue how to get them)

mcbtrain929 · December 14th, 2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by superchaos

Gonna have to tell me how you got the pics of the screens before I can post them. (I have no clue how to get them)

haha, ditto.

thetomlin2 · December 14th, 2009, 07:21 PM

There is a thread exactly like this started already ... it also has directions on how to take screen shots.

Post your Android Desktop

GrdLock · December 14th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Unfortunately it's not a simple process.

- Download the Android SDK here: Android SDK | Android Developers
- Run 'SDK Setup.exe' and install the Android 1.5 package and USB driver package
- In Windows Device Manager use the USB driver that was downloaded to install the USB driver in Windows
- Make sure you have Java installed, and Java /bin/ directory is in your Windows PATH variable (In a command prompt type "java" and if it says unrecognized command you need to do this: Find your Java /bin directory, should be something like C:\Program Files\Java\jre.ver.number\bin\ and go to a cmd prompt and type: path C:\thatdirectoryhere)
- Enable USB Debugging on your phone: Settings > Applications > Development
- Run ddms.bat in the /tools/ directory of the Android SDK with your phone plugged in
- Select your phone from the list on the top left of the window
- Go to Device > Screen Capture to capture and save screen shots

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

There is a thread exactly like this started already ... it also has directions on how to take screen shots.

Post your Android Desktop

Most of those seem to be on the Droid. I'd like to see what Eris users have done with Sense UI.

RickDD · December 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM

GrdLock what battery widget is that ??

GrdLock · December 14th, 2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RickDD

GrdLock what battery widget is that ??

BatteryLife by CurveFish.

Needsdecaf · December 14th, 2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

There is a thread exactly like this started already ... it also has directions on how to take screen shots.

Post your Android Desktop

Yeah, but very few Sense UI or Eris shots there.

Who cares what the Droids look like, LOL.

Keem them Sense Screens coming!

Chopstick2U · December 15th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Looks like all the apps in the market either cost $$$ or require root. Too bad... I'm pretty proud of my layout, too. I'm not about to mess with that SDK crap. I'm sure it'd be even more of a pain in the ass to adapt that to Mac.

WhiteDyno · December 15th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Grd what network toggle is that

GrdLock · December 15th, 2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteDyno

Grd what network toggle is that

It's the HTC widget that comes with the Eris.

kar0la420 · December 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM

screen #1: Bookmarks Widget
screen #2: messages widget
screen #3: Small fav people widget on left side, on upper right side photo frame widget and 4 program shortcuts.

screen #4 (home): 4x1 Calendar widget at top, clock widget, and weather widget with shortcuts and toggle for mobile/wi-fi

screen #5: 8 program shortcuts and 4x2 facebook widget on bottom.
screen #6: a little photo frame widget with a pic of 2 very cute dogs.
screen #7: Photo albums widget

all with the smoking blue wallpaper that came with the Eris.
Sorry, I couldn't upload the pictures..

thetomlin2 · December 15th, 2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GrdLock

Most of those seem to be on the Droid. I'd like to see what Eris users have done with Sense UI.

Fair enough

W4LLY · December 15th, 2009, 09:01 PM

With all this open source shit, how hard can it be to code a simple program that let's you take screenshots?

GrdLock · December 15th, 2009, 09:28 PM

AFAIK something about the way Android works, you need root access to the phone to capture the screen. Screenshot apps exist, they just require root access.

So that's just an assumption, but if it were possible without root, I'm sure apps would already exist.

ripple · December 16th, 2009, 06:38 AM

Great layout, if I might ask a question on screen two, the Bluetooth, GPS, WiFI. Mobile toggles - what is this.

This is my wifes phone (shes not a forum person, me - love this stuff) but my playtime with her phone is fairly limited.

Thanks

Needsdecaf · December 16th, 2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ripple

Great layout, if I might ask a question on screen two, the Bluetooth, GPS, WiFI. Mobile toggles - what is this.

This is my wifes phone (shes not a forum person, me - love this stuff) but my playtime with her phone is fairly limited.

Thanks

Stock HTC widgets:

Long press, or the right arrow key -> HTC Widgets -> Settings then they will be there.

ripple · December 16th, 2009, 07:22 AM

great thanks, now maybe she will let me touch her phone tonight....hehe

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 07:29 AM

In some of the other layout threads I have seen this widget:

Anyone know what widget it is? Or does it come with one of the home replacements?

GrdLock · December 16th, 2009, 08:10 AM

^ Yeah, I like that widget as well. I usually see it on Droid phones though. I wonder if there's a download for it for Eris devices?

SteveOlicious · December 16th, 2009, 09:20 AM

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 09:25 AM

How did you get the 4th screen to show up people? Is that a widget? Application? I would like to have something like that for my favorite people or common callers, etc.

GrdLock · December 16th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Add Widget -> HTC Widgets -> People

Caddyman · December 16th, 2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

In some of the other layout threads I have seen this widget:

Anyone know what widget it is? Or does it come with one of the home replacements?

that is the new settings toggle widget that comes with android 2.0+

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GrdLock

Add Widget -> HTC Widgets -> People

Pretty Cool, Thanks!

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddyman

that is the new settings toggle widget that comes with android 2.0+

Another reason to look forward to 2.0 then

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM

If anyone is looking for custom icons for their layout, I have made some for my Eris and your more than welsome to use them if you like. Some are 100% custom, others I found online and edited to match my others in size. I have an album under my profile that has them all:

Android Forums - View Profile: thetomlin2

Here are a couple examples:

Albums

Bloo

Contacts (People)

Flickster

Market

Slacker

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 10:41 AM

How can I use those?

GrdLock · December 16th, 2009, 10:41 AM

What do you use to change the program icons?

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

How can I use those?

Create a folder on your SD card where you want to keep them ... I named mine Icons. Copy the files to that folder and install BetterCut from the Market. Used BetterCut to create shortcuts on your screen, it allows you to change the Icon. When you click the "Change Icon" option, navigate to the Icon folder and select the icon you wish to use. Its actually quite easy. You can also change the name under the icon using BetterCut

aleis · December 16th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Excellent work on the icons!
sooo tempted to go back in my winmo bag and get to being customizer man!

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Those Icons are great! Thanks. Keep up the good work and the updates on icons!

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by aleis

Excellent work on the icons!
sooo tempted to go back in my winmo bag and get to being customizer man!

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

Those Icons are great! Thanks. Keep up the good work and the updates on icons!

Thanks ... if anyone needs one for a particular app let me know. I cant promise I will be able to do it right away, but I will get to it

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

Thanks ... if anyone needs one for a particular app let me know. I cant promise I will be able to do it right away, but I will get to it

How about something better for the gmail email icon?

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

Create a folder on your SD card where you want to keep them ... I named mine Icons. Copy the files to that folder and install BetterCut from the Market. Used BetterCut to create shortcuts on your screen, it allows you to change the Icon. When you click the "Change Icon" option, navigate to the Icon folder and select the icon you wish to use. Its actually quite easy. You can also change the name under the icon using BetterCut

I can't seem to figure out how to change the camera, video camera, pandora, and some others. How do you change those?

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

I can't seem to figure out how to change the camera, video camera, pandora, and some others. How do you change those?

Do you have BetterCut installed?

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 11:22 AM

yes

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 11:27 AM

On the hompage click + > Shortcut > Better Cut > Activity

It takes a little while for that screen time come up, but it will give you every app and program on your phone. Select the activity, it then allows you to change the Icon and change the Name. Then click Create.

Let me know if this worked for you

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 11:29 AM

works! thanks! Let me know about the gmail app. thinking something to make all these iPhone users jealous. lol

Possibly one for my mac email too. I use a total of 3 email accounts, one gmail, two mac and three exchange server for my office.

Thanks Bro!

W4LLY · December 16th, 2009, 11:44 AM

sick icons dude. Been wanting an iPhone Adress Book look alike. I love throwing people off at work when I whip out my Eris and their like, "oo, is that an iPhone??" and I'm like "noooope"

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

works! thanks! Let me know about the gmail app. thinking something to make all these iPhone users jealous. lol

Possibly one for my mac email too. I use a total of 3 email accounts, one gmail, two mac and three exchange server for my office.

Thanks Bro!

I should be able to whip something up ... wont be today though.

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

I should be able to whip something up ... wont be today though.

Thanks man!

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

works! thanks! Let me know about the gmail app. thinking something to make all these iPhone users jealous. lol

Possibly one for my mac email too. I use a total of 3 email accounts, one gmail, two mac and three exchange server for my office.

Thanks Bro!

Ok, so I had a little time ....

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

Ok, so I had a little time ....

Dude, you're unbelievable, thanks! Question, have you noticed while using the apps they somehow revert back to the original icon?

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

Dude, you're unbelievable, thanks! Question, have you noticed while using the apps they somehow revert back to the original icon?

Which apps?

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 07:56 PM

Mainly the mail apps. I set the black one you did as my exchange email and the MAC email, but when it synchronized with their server it changed back to stock. Also under edit shortcuts there are swveral of the same listed. For example camera there is 3, camcorder there is 2, mail 4, messaging 2 is that normal? Is that taking up disk space?

stmartin84 · December 16th, 2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thetomlin2

Ok, so I had a little time ....

What is the second icon used for? What do you use the finder icon for?

thetomlin2 · December 16th, 2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stmartin84

What is the second icon used for? What do you use the finder icon for?

The second one os for Exchange ... the Mac one is for your Mac Email. I have never used a Mac, so I had no idea what to use. If you have a better idea post an image and I will create the icon with that.

Caddyman · December 17th, 2009, 07:07 AM

tomlin the images look great, i am impressed

stmartin84 · December 17th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Yes, good job Tomlin!

It's so weird. I set the icons up and they look great until I get an email then it goes back to the native icon.