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Root [APP] HelixLauncher

sh0ebox

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Dec 31, 2009
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For those of you who have seen the 2.1 Launcher made by arctu (over at XDA) and really want it, but don't want to flash over to Koush's ClockworkMod recovery to use his CyanogenMod ROM, you can get practically the same thing without going through all that work.

Arctu created the HelixLauncher, which is just a regular launcher with the same capabilities as his launcher2 (a.k.a. docking icons) minus the 2.1 launcher features (e.g., 3d app drawer). Definitely worth checking out if you've seen/used his launcher2. It's incredible.

I personally haven't used HelixLauncher as I have Koush's CM ROM, but I would definitely check this out if I didn't.

Info taken directly from his thread at XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645683):
arctu said:
Alright, HelixLauncher is based on android Launcher git and is heavily modified to resemble my Launcher2 mod. I've even backported some features from Launcher2 ... Previews!

HelixLauncher features:

  • Based on Launcher
  • Standalone Launcher
  • Should support hdpi & mdpi resolutions (not fully tested)
  • Sense UI-like scrolling / Velocity Scrolling
  • Enabled rotation
  • Double Tap action for Screen Previews
  • SPEEDY!
  • Up to 7 screens!
  • Full-screen app menu (with notification bar still)
  • Quick Shortcuts! - Drag & Drop and shortcuts to the QuickBar


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Download
Download v1.0 APK: Here -> 805KB (OptiPng-ed)

Install Instructions:

Code:
adb install HelixLauncher_1.0.apk
OR

Code:
JUST INSTALL FROM YOUR PHONE
Credits:
Wysie, irrenhaus (adv. launcher), enomther, wesgarner and other contributors if I accidentally left any out

Donations
Donations are always welcome if you wish to show me some love. Link is at my sig. ;)
Donator's will get access to a special repository to gain early access on my releases - beta etc.

Donators' Repository: Here

Your comments are VERY MUCH appreciated. Enjoy!
 
Looks like he updated it for donators only...

From xda-developers:

Dropped HelixLauncher 1.1 in donators' repo:
Fixed Double-Tap bug by reducing sensitivity
Added LWP interactivity
Added Nexus Launcher2 Handle instead of Droid dull's
*Might fixed* the bug with some people unable to install
 
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BEWARE!!!


Make sure that you uninstall V1 before you apply the 1.1b from the market. I did a simple update from the market like any other app and when a returned to my home screen it FC in a loop. I couldn't even power off the phone I had to do a battery pull. When it returned the same behavior continued.... Luckily I had done a Nandroid last night late and I was able to revert.

Also... you will need to resetup ALL of your screens.
 
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BEWARE!!!


Make sure that you uninstall V1 before you apply the 1.1b from the market. I did a simple update from the market like any other app and when a returned to my home screen it FC in a loop. I couldn't even power off the phone I had to do a battery pull. When it returned the same behavior continued.... Luckily I had done a Nandroid last night late and I was able to revert.

Also... you will need to resetup ALL of your screens.

i had this problem. instead, you can just use adb rm app/data/...
 
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What's the difference between HelixLauncher and HelixLauncher 2?

EDIT: Ah, found more info on HelixLauncher2:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=641216

EDIT: Went into a FC loop with HL2. Trying HL1 now.

BTW, if you go into a FC loop, you don't have to pull a battery (if you didn't set HL2 as default). Just hit home again before it crashes and it'll pop up the "choose default" option. Then hit home again and select it.

EDIT: HL1 is working fine for me. Think I'll stick with that one. I love the docking!
 
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What's the difference between HelixLauncher and HelixLauncher 2?

EDIT: Ah, found more info on HelixLauncher2:

[APP] HelixLauncher2 - ON MARKET TOO! [15/03/10] - xda-developers

EDIT: Went into a FC loop with HL2. Trying HL1 now.

BTW, if you go into a FC loop, you don't have to pull a battery (if you didn't set HL2 as default). Just hit home again before it crashes and it'll pop up the "choose default" option. Then hit home again and select it.

EDIT: HL1 is working fine for me. Think I'll stick with that one. I love the docking!

HL 2 FC Loops me.

HL 1 shows the "dots" on the bottom, which I don't want. But it DOES allow better cut icons.

Was the non-dots version older?

Edit: i see that I had D/L'd version 1.0, the one on the market is 1.2.

Ah so.
 
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