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Update History
28/01/2012 - Added Original Active Launcher
21/01/2012 - Added Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM
30/11/2011 - Added ICS MOD Active Launcher
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Original Active Launcher - Screenshot
Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM - Screenshot
ICS MOD Active Launcher - Screenshot
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Notes
Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM
THIS LAUNCHER IS AS SMOOTH AS THE STOCK X8 LAUNCHER IN STOCK ROM. DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT PROBABLY BECAUSE IT IS OPTIMIZED TO RUN ON ORIGINAL SONY ERICSSON ROMS AND SONY ERICSSON ENVIRONMENT. THIS WORKS WITH STOCK ROM
Reccomendations:
*Do not install as system app - it does not like to be a system app
*Do not uninstall the stock x8 launcher - it works good with it and don't worry only one launcher will be running at an instance, unless a FC happens.
What's new
*"up arrow"
*Active Launcher features
Bugs [ONLY IN STOCK 2.1 ROM]
*Can't add folder - but to be honest who gives a damn, if your using the original x8 launcher you woudn't even have this or all the other feature.
*Can only add app shortcut, not other shortcuts for example "Manage Application" shortcut - Again you can't do this with stock x8 launcher
Someone already did this.....?
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Chris95X8 said:
Someone already did this.....?
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Yes I was about to mention this...
The difference here is that u have the 4 corners and also you do not need to flash this with all the other facebook inside xperia stuff (Which don't work properly).
you just install this apk as normal.
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
Chris95X8 said:
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
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Ya it probably wont work, since active launcher gets FCs with Eclair. Sorry
Great!
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Chris95X8 said:
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
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I thought you used a rom?
Lol
Leave a thanks if I helped!
Yeah, I reverted back to stock. Seriously, im satisfied with it.
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Chris95X8 said:
Yeah, I reverted back to stock. Seriously, im satisfied with it.
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Oh, I like its smoothness (when you first flash with no apps), but I then hate its UI (status bar is eukkk).
Ever try GCZ? I heard its supposed to be like stock SE UI
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IrishStuff09 said:
Oh, I like its smoothness (when you first flash with no apps), but I then hate its UI (status bar is eukkk).
Ever try GCZ? I heard its supposed to be like stock SE UI
Leave a thanks if I helped!
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In fact I've flashed an Xperia 2011 theme on it. Looks like the new mini's and yes, I've tried GingerCruzt but let's not get off-topic
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let's not get off-topic
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Thank you
Works sucessfully. Thanks
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Thank you so much _Sparks, just a question, I only use 2 widgets, so 5 screens are too much. And it even has 4 corners to store apps! So can I edit the apk to make launcher has only 3, or 1 screen? If I can, how to do that?
nhoc_maruko9x said:
Thank you so much _Sparks, just a question, I only use 2 widgets, so 5 screens are too much. And it even has 4 corners to store apps! So can I edit the apk to make launcher has only 3, or 1 screen? If I can, how to do that?
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You can edit it but you need to change the integers file just search in xda, i think u need apk manager and android sdk
If u need me to i can make one with 3 screens for u when i have time
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You can edit it but you need to change the integers file just search in xda, i think u need apk manager and android sdk
If u need me to i can make one with 3 screens for u when i have time
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Oh yes I'll search forum I already have apk manager and sdk
Maybe I won't disturb you anymore I am interested in doing that by myself
Oh now can't leave a thank for you becuz I'm online with my phone, will thank you later
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nhoc_maruko9x said:
Oh yes I'll search forum I already have apk manager and sdk
Maybe I won't disturb you anymore I am interested in doing that by myself
Oh now can't leave a thank for you becuz I'm online with my phone, will thank you later
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No problem,
If u need help, feel free to ask me
Chris95X8 said:
In fact I've flashed an Xperia 2011 theme on it. Looks like the new mini's and yes, I've tried GingerCruzt but let's not get off-topic
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[email protected]$> why didn't I ever think to flash a theme on stock? Wow I'm dumb. Lmfao
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Looks and works good 4 me.
Are any of u guys facing the launcher restarting itself frequently?
I have this problem so i dont use this
Excellent !
Thanks !
Hi guys, for those of you interested, I have a collection of xperia apps, some of which I ported here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355275
Make sure you keep visiting for more apps
NOTE: I ONLY TESTED THIS IN MY XPERIA X8, THIS MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT WORK ON YOUR DEVICE, IT PROBABLY WILL BUT SOME APPS MIGHT BE THE WRONG RESOLUTION.
Thank you very much _Sparks....I am finding and searching for this apps especially notes apk from many days.
The app posted by you working perfectly on my StronMix...Thnx !
neo_4u said:
Thank you very much _Sparks....I am finding and searching for this apps especially notes apk from many days.
The app posted by you working perfectly on my StronMix...Thnx !
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Does it force closes when you try to delete one note?
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Felimenta97 said:
Does it force closes when you try to delete one note?
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yes...but you can delete it by backspace key i.e by deleting each word from note and it will automatically delete the note
neo_4u said:
yes...but you can delete it by backspace key i.e by deleting each word from note and it will automatically delete the note
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Thanks for telling me... This could help other users while I try to fix it
can some one adapt Data Monitor for x10mini? i'm using miniCM7 2.1.6 and can't install latest versions of this app, only 1.0.4 worked properly
The Switch would be great but it is too...big for the screen.
The color is not black too.
Thanks anyway
analog clock and status switch does not work in x10 mini pro (default miniCM7 theme)
Hi guys,
I just saw the demo video from ces. There's one thing, that I can't find out how to activate. When the girl is showing the features of the lockscreen, she swipes left and there's 3 apps. How can I get that?
You can see what i mean on this clip, it begins at 38. seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1rPXqd6V30
Thanks in advance
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Good question. I get only the clock and music controls
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Does it depend on the firmware number or is just me, who can't find it in the settings?
I'm only on 62
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farvin said:
Does it depend on the firmware number or is just me, who can't find it in the settings?
I'm only on 62
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I got it on my DOCOMO Xperia nx japanese version....I can launch whatever an application is while the mobile is locked
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danyasd78 said:
I got it on my DOCOMO Xperia nx japanese version....I can launch whatever an application is while the mobile is locked
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But when I flashed the worlwide version 6.0.A.3.67 I lost it and its not there anymore !!!! dont know why
farvin said:
Hi guys,
I just saw the demo video from ces. There's one thing, that I can't find out how to activate. When the girl is showing the features of the lockscreen, she swipes left and there's 3 apps. How can I get that?
You can see what i mean on this clip, it begins at 38. seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1rPXqd6V30
Thanks in advance
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Well goto settings>display>settings for lock screen But I've seen there no apps only notifications...
Or install GoLocker
It just could be great too have that feature, without installing any apps, just like in the video.
and yep that feature is gone,
Maybe in next update or ICS?
I do not know if it will help you in any way, but widget locker is an app which allows you to customize lock screen in any way you may need. It is not free tough...
well I just received a new system update, could it be jelly bean ?
has anyone else received the update?
or does anyone know what the update includes?
Nope, no jelly bean It's 4.0.3. version 5. It brings the features of the Xperia Tablet on you Sony Tablet S.
features like?
Is it safe to update, i don't want to loose root right at any cost!
For which market? US? There is a features list for the update?
Yes, i have us region and tje update appeared today, its not JB, its the releas 5
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excentra said:
well I just received a new system update, could it be jelly bean ?
has anyone else received the update?
or does anyone know what the update includes?
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The update dont show up
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Fingers crossed for proper ps3 support and no exploit patch when it hits the uk.
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Just disabled update notification but yes its release 5 not jelly bean! Us region
Some changelog I remembered - most of xperia features like Walkman replaces Sony music player. Removed dlna but u can use it from Walkman n video player. Removed favorites. Replaced socialfeed with social life or some thing available in play store already. And some more I couldn't remember sorry.
Waiting for someone who upgraded n still have root.
Hernan1978 said:
Yes, i have us region and tje update appeared today, its not JB, its the releas 5
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Android 4.0.3 release 5 (US) for Sony Tablet S? Do you know the update file's name? If yes, please post the name here.
I dont know the files name, just recieved the ota notification, im not going to update right now, dont want to loose root and stuff
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Trying to root the 4.0.3 release 5 with the same way. Done 50% without problems.
Confirmed!!! Rooting with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886310 still works!!!
TomaHawk93 said:
Trying to root the 4.0.3 release 5 with the same way. Done 50% without problems.
Confirmed!!! Rooting with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886310 still works!!!
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its works for 4.0.3 r5a???? CAN BE ROOTED?????
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When will this be rolled out in the Netherlands any iedas?
What are the new fuctions and changes?
murat17 said:
When will this be rolled out in the Netherlands any iedas?
What are the new fuctions and changes?
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Same here, when will this be rolled out in France ?? i really need it to unbrick my tablet
thanks
_kyo_ said:
Same here, when will this be rolled out in France ?? i really need it to unbrick my tablet
thanks
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I've received too. This probably means that JB is not so close...
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rimsilva said:
I've received too. This probably means that JB is not so close...
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Which country are you from?
murat17 said:
Which country are you from?
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Portugal, but I've changed build. Prop to US
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Hernan1978 said:
I dont know the files name, just recieved the ota notification, im not going to update right now, dont want to loose root and stuff
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You have root? Can you have a look in the cache folder... zip is in there
Changelog
murat17 said:
When will this be rolled out in the Netherlands any iedas?
What are the new fuctions and changes?
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Pulled off of Sony's support website (can't submit posts yet, but a quick Google will take you there):
Benefits provided by Android OS version 4.0.3 Release 5:
New Features
Adds Guest Mode
Adds new media player applications (WALKMAN, Album and Movies)
Adds new Small Apps (Timer and Voice Recorder) and supports widgets
Adds the Xperia™ Link application
Adds macro functionality to Remote Control App and skin change
Adds news widgets including Topics
Adds the Socialife™ application (Updates Social Feed Reader Cloud to Socialife if you have already installed Social Feed Reader Cloud)
Adds the input languages for Japanese (Hand-writing), Korean, Arabic, Thai, and Greek
Adds support for the Watch Now application (Application needs to be downloaded from Google Play)
Adds support for the SDK (Support Development Kit) for IR Remote control and Small apps
New Looks
New icon design for applications developed by Sony
The following apps are renamed:
The PlayMemories Online™ app has replaced the PersonalSpace app
The Socialife app has replaced the Social Feed Reader Cloud app
The Sony Select app has replaced the Select app
Background color of the application tray is changed from white to black
Features Removed
Removes the Favorite application
Removes the DLNA® application
Note: You will still be able to access DLNA enabled devices within WALKMAN, Album and Movies.
Removes the Throw feature within the Gallery application
Note: You can throw photo/video using Album application
Removes the current Video Player and Music Player's apps/widgets placed on Home screen
Note: These are replaced by Movies and WALKMAN
Notes:
The Android OS version 4.0.3 Release 5 update includes the benefits provided by previous versions not already installed on the Tablet.
For additional information regarding the changes, please see Benefits of the Android Version 4.0.3 release 5 upgrade for the Sony Tablet S1.
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EDIT: there apparently was an earlier rollout before this one
Android OS Version 4.0.3 Release 4
Benefits provided by Android OS version 4.0.3 Release 4:
New Features
Adds the following applications and Small Apps
Scrapbook
Chrome
Clip (Small apps)
Memo (Small apps)
Adds install feature of Small apps distributed from Google Play
Adds support for write access to the SD Card memory from an application made by other companies
Adds support for Progressive download (Video Unlimited content only)
Note: Video Unlimited service may not be available in all countries and regions.
Enhanced Performance
Enhances the clipboard function
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...and apparently, it's being called the Sony Tablet S1 now...
joachum365 said:
...and apparently, it's being called the Sony Tablet S1 now...
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Actually, the person that wrote the tech note accidentally called the Sony Tablet S by it's pre-RTM code name, S1. The pre-RTM code name for the Sony Tablet P was S2.
Okay, how does someone port over apps from Ice Cream, and Jelly Bean to Gingerbread? I see other people/developers porting apps from ICS to GB, such as apps like ICS Messaging, ICS Launcher, ICS Task Manager, ICS Camera, ICS Gallery, ICS Clock, ICS Calculator and the list goes on and on. While there are a couple apps that have not been ported, such as the browser, phone/people app, email, and calendar; instead of waiting for others to port them, I would just like to learn how to do it myself. Lets say I have the stock messaging app from Ice Cream, how would I make the app compatible with GB, and make it a non-system app? Besides just changing the Android Manifest to be compatible, because I tried that, and it did not work ( I just got Force Close). Any comments are welcome
Anyone?
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AW: [Q] How to Port The ICS/JB Apps to Gingerbread?
I'd love the ics mail and calendar! Why don't you download something ported and compare it to the original?
For example, get a ICS stock calculator and a ICS calculator poet for GB and compare the code.
duncan.wick said:
I'd love the ics mail and calendar! Why don't you download something ported and compare it to the original?
For example, get a ICS stock calculator and a ICS calculator poet for GB and compare the code.
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Gonna try that right now, thanks for suggestion! I'll post what I find...
If anyone else has a suggestion or has done it before, your comments are still welcome.
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PenguinxEnjoi said:
Gonna try that right now, thanks for suggestion! I'll post what I find...
If anyone else has a suggestion or has done it before, your comments are still welcome.
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May be I don't fully understand the question but..
Almost every new android version has new libraries,packages, services.
For example ActionBar was included in api 11, so if app using ActionBar to port it on GB you should use ActionBarSherlock, and so on.
Any news? Would really love that calendar and mail
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duncan.wick said:
Any news? Would really love that calendar and mail
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No, not yet (my computer got taken lol) but I will get it back on Friday because that's when summer starts. I'll try to remake the calendar, but my question is what should my minimum SDK version be?
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PenguinxEnjoi said:
what should my minimum SDK version be?
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Sorry pay, I don't know about that stuff
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duncan.wick said:
Sorry pay, I don't know about that stuff
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Lol, I decided on 2.2 (min SDK Version is the lowest android version that needs to be installed on your phone to be able to run an app Example; DashClock requires 4.2+ Android Version, but Nova Launcher needs 4.0+ Android Version)
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Oh, I didn't know sdk version was the same as firmware version. I'm running 2.3. Isn't there a way to fake 4.2 to make 4.2 apps installable on previous versions?
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duncan.wick said:
Oh, I didn't know sdk version was the same as firmware version. I'm running 2.3. Isn't there a way to fake 4.2 to make 4.2 apps installable on previous versions?
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I don't think so... I know editing build.prop can make the system think you are running a tablet, so maybe the same with the Android version. But, even if you can do that, the app will probably force close as soon as you open it up because it depends on something that we don't have in our system. Just like some apps require busy box to be installed, some apps will need a certain version of android to work, but that's not always the case.
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