no i mean in menu to create folders cause i have alot of apps and i want to categorize them.
no i mean in menu to create folders cause i have alot of apps and i want to categorize them.
This launcher is ment to be as light is possible I think. If you press "menu" you can add folders. If you want to categorize your apps I recommend "Apps Organizer" from the market. If the everything would be includet to the launcher it will make it slower and less light weight. And this is not what FTL is meant to be (pls lowveld correct me if I'm wrong)
There are a number of widgets and apps to download which you can use for optimization, some examples?
Android Pro Widgets (I use for Facebook, Twitter, Calendar)
Apps Organizer (for folders, you can use folder organizer as well)
Scrollable ContactWidget BETA (for contacts)
This is my personal setup, but other people may not need it. So you have choice to include it to your android, but if you don't need it does not make it heavy
and keeps it a "faster than light"
There are a number of widgets and apps to download which you can use for optimization, some examples?
Android Pro Widgets (I use for Facebook, Twitter, Calendar)
Apps Organizer (for folders, you can use folder organizer as well)
Scrollable ContactWidget BETA (for contacts)
This is my personal setup, but other people may not need it. So you have choice to include it to your android, but if you don't need it does not make it heavy
and keeps it a "faster than light"
well, appdrawer is much more!! faster on Reaper than on Endymion...
it's cosmetic, but quite annoying that FTL launcher appears at the installed application list as "Indító" (maybe autotranslated from english to my language by Google)
btw, as a first release it's a good start...
it's cosmetic, but quite annoying that FTL launcher appears at the installed application list as "Indító" (maybe autotranslated from english to my language by Google)
btw, as a first release it's a good start...
Anyway we can buy this through PayPal? I currently don't have a debit/credit card linked to market.. :/ thanks.
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Sorry mate, those are Market rules, not mine...
I updated the market versions to filter out non-hdpi devices, so most of the screen issues should not happen to people downloading from there.
BUT, there still may exist some blurring for devices taller than 800 px (e.g. Motorola Defy). In priciple the app drawer will apear blurred on these devices.
Cheers
P.S. I have only one device, so supporting other resolutions is kinf o hit and miss. I may have to ask for beta testers here...
Hi,
I'm on an X10, and I have installed this launcher, looking for a fast one..
But I only have 1 homescreen! How can I get the other 4?
I'd love to try it further, but only 1 homescreen is not enough for my needs...
Thnx, good luck,
kwakrje
I'm on an X10, and I have installed this launcher, looking for a fast one..
But I only have 1 homescreen! How can I get the other 4?
I'd love to try it further, but only 1 homescreen is not enough for my needs...
Thnx, good luck,
kwakrje
Hi there,
I know how to do this, but I'm studying methods to support all resolutions within the same app. As I said, it's definitely on the to-do list.
Hey,
You mean that when you swype your finger across the screen it doesn't change homescreen? That's a first...
What happens when you longpress the drawer icon? It should show you the previews of the 5 homescreens.
Cheers
Sorry mate, had to save something for the paid version.
Although for me the really strong point of the full version is changing homescreen count from 3 up to 9.
Cheers
Sorry mate, had to save something for the paid version.
Although for me the really strong point of the full version is changing homescreen count from 3 up to 9.
Cheers
Not a problem. For the simplicity and greatness of the app its well worth getting the paid version.
Sorry mate, had to save something for the paid version.
Although for me the really strong point of the full version is changing homescreen count from 3 up to 9.
Cheers
Would be great if u add screen indicator with auto-hide animation
Hello,
Just dropping by to say hello and that this thread has been featured on the XDA Portal:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/faster-than-light-launcher-debuts-boasts-being-the-fastest/
this is a nice launcher, btw.
Just dropping by to say hello and that this thread has been featured on the XDA Portal:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/faster-than-light-launcher-debuts-boasts-being-the-fastest/
this is a nice launcher, btw.I'd buy a qHD version.
Should I buy this to help motivate you to produce one for the Evo3D?
I would like a MDPI version of this launcher. I am willing to test the launcher on my Mytouch3g Froyo ROm that I am using.
Love the launcher - and I'm very fussy - you managed to tick all the basic requirement boxes of mine great job!
I like swipe actions - you swipe up to enter the app drawer
I like to have just 3 icons in the dock. Would it be easy to have a 'blank' option in the app selector??
Thx
great job!I like swipe actions - you swipe up to enter the app drawer
I like to have just 3 icons in the dock. Would it be easy to have a 'blank' option in the app selector??
Thx
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49The Faster Than Light Launcher
Make no mistake, this is the fastest launcher you'll ever run. Small, light, configurable. The Gingerbread launcher as it should have been. No useless stuff, no compromises. Performance and usability are the driving forces here.
On version 3.0, most of the limitations on the Lite versions 2.x.x were removed. 3.0 Lite users have almost the full 2.x.x Pro specifications. 3.0 Pro users have a all new game to play now: The Pro version can use existing ADW, GoLauncher and LauncherPro Icon and Dock themes, giving FTL and unprecedented array of possible theming. You can even mix Dock and Icon themes from different launchers. Google Play is yours for the take.
The Lite version still has some of the configurable options pre-loaded that cannot be changed. A lot more stuff is configurable on the full version, check the Pro Version Extras feature list below. Performance or user experience are in no way impaired on the Lite version.
Important: FTL supports all resolutions and ICS, but only 800x480, 854x480, 960x540 and 480x320 devices have 3D drawer enabled! Also ICS has no 3D drawer because it does not contain the "old" opengl interface. But as it is natively accelerated anyway, 2D drawer should be very fast.
Lite Version Features:
- Tweaked for extreme speed and smoothness
- Fully accelerated 3D Waterfall app drawer
- Option to use "normal" 2D app drawer
- Choice between 3 and 5 icon Dock
- Configurable Support for launcher auto-rotation
- Configurable Infinite looping of homescreens
- Configurable support for scrollable widgets
- Configurable number of homescreens: from 1 to 9
- Configurable bounce effect on homescreen transitions
- Configurable wallpaper scrolling
- Configurable transition speed of homescreens
- Configurable default homescreen
- Configurable "swipe up" to one of the following:
*show homescreen previews
*open app drawer
*hide status bar
*show and hide status bar
*open and close dock bar
- Configurable Homescreen grid: From 4 to 6 rows
Pro Version Extras:
- Theming support: The Pro version can use existing ADW, GoLauncher and LauncherPro Icon and Dock themes, giving FTL and unprecedented array of possible theming.
- Configurable support for resizeable widgets: only when adding them to the homescreen, you cannot edit them later.
- Configurable Homescreen grid: From 4 to 6 rows, and 4 to 6 columns
- Configurable Dock icons size
- Configurable "swipe down" and "swipe down" independently to any of the following:
*show homescreen previews
*open app drawer
*hide status bar
*show and hide status bar
*open and close dock bar
- Includes anim speed: precise control over core Android windows/transition animation speed
Basic Instructions:
- On first boot, homescreens will be empty. Long-press anywhere and start adding stuff!
- You can add/change the shortcuts on the dock bar: Long-press the place you want, and wait for the a popup to show, allowing you to choose what activity you want there.
- You can uninstall apps directly from the homescreen: long press the shortcut (even in the app drawer), drag it to the trash can that appears where the dock was. If you drop it immediately FTL will only remove the shortcut, but if you wait a bit before droping, FTL will offer to uninstall the app.
Download link from Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowveld.ftllauncherlite
Try it, you won't regret it!4more and more features included, im worried this will turn into a GO LAUNCHER alike
so many features requested, from people from GO LAUNCHER?
No need to get offensive...
Now seriously, up to now every feature added as no impact on performance, and that's my main concern. I don't mind adding stuff, as long as it is useful and does not bloat.
Even the theming was done in a way that it has no impact whatsoever on runtime performance.
But for full disclosure, here are my intended next steps for FTL, in no particular importance order, and definitely with no timeline or ETA associated:
- Fix the drawer always starting at "A". There's a guy always *****ing about this
- Improve the swipe up and down actions to be more configurable (like launching apps and whatnot)
- On the theming side, find a way to change individual icons
- completely re-do the dock code to allow more stuff
- Add a configurable app filter, or some sort of means to build personalized app lists to use on the drawers
Notice that stuff like "horizontal scrolling drawers" is not on the list. Not that it won't be on the future, but I honestly don't consider it a priority. Also over-the-top effects are not, and will probably never be on the list.
Bottom line, apart from the items I mentioned, I'm very much pleased with FTL V3.
Cheers4New release V1.4.0 is out
So, new version is out, but for now only full version. Sorry guys, I will of course update the Lite version also during the weekend, but I have to get some sleep...
Also the drawer starting always at the top of the list is still there, won't be that easy to change that.
Changelog:
- Configurable Homescreen grid: From 4 to 6 rows, and 4 to 6 columns (must restart FTL for changes to take effect!)
- Configurable size of Dock icons
- Confirmed Froyo support
Cheers4
Thanks!
Sure it's ok to make requests, it's the all point of this thread: Listen to users and what they want.
Unfortunately what you are asking will not be in next version. But resizable dock icons and configurable desktop grid will.
Cheers4Version 3.0.0 is out
Ok guys,
This has been a long time in the oven. On version 3.0, most of the limitations on the Lite versions 2.x.x were removed. 3.0 Lite users have almost the full 2.x.x Pro specifications.
3.0 Pro users have a all new game to play now: The Pro version can use existing ADW, GoLauncher and LauncherPro Icon and Dock themes, giving FTL and unprecedented array of possible theming. You can even mix Dock and Icon themes from different launchers. Google Play is yours for the take., just download the themes and apply.
Here's the current feature list:
Lite Version Features:
- Tweaked for extreme speed and smoothness
- Fully accelerated 3D Waterfall app drawer
- Option to use "normal" 2D app drawer
- Choice between 3 and 5 icon Dock
- Configurable Support for launcher auto-rotation
- Configurable Infinite looping of homescreens
- Configurable support for scrollable widgets
- Configurable number of homescreens: from 1 to 9
- Configurable bounce effect on homescreen transitions
- Configurable wallpaper scrolling
- Configurable transition speed of homescreens
- Configurable default homescreen
- Configurable "swipe up" to open app drawer
- Configurable Homescreen grid: From 4 to 6 rows
Pro Version Extras:
- Theming support: The Pro version can use existing ADW, GoLauncher and LauncherPro Icon and Dock themes, giving FTL and unprecedented array of possible theming.
- Configurable support for resizeable widgets: only when adding them to the homescreen, you cannot edit them later.
- Configurable Homescreen grid: From 4 to 6 rows, and 4 to 6 columns
- Configurable Dock icons size
- Configurable "swipe down" to pull notification bar
- Includes anim speed: precise control over core Android windows/transition animation speed
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers
