Folders for Windows Phone [UPDATE 4/30/12]

[andy123456]

Is it now possible, to move mail accs in a folder?

 

[Jaxbot]

For people having issues with the live tiles, I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'll see about addressing it. Thanks.

 

[kevyn82]

For people having issues with the live tiles, I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'll see about addressing it. Thanks.

If you need any help to investigate the root cause, I'll be glad to help

 

[JamesAllen]

Please Investigate

For people having issues with the live tiles, I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'll see about addressing it. Thanks.

I am sure you have plenty to do, but I found this issue and reported it over in the WindowsPhoneHacker thread. Found another problem with the folders_root2 xap. Although the apps assigned to a folder have the proper names in the app list, some do not have the proper names in the list of apps when you select a folder from the start page. This applies to some apps downloaded from the Marketplace, including MS apps, as well as homebrew apps. Not all, but some and I have no way to correct the app names. For example, the Talking Alarm Clock from the Marketplace appears as "Talking Alarm Clock" in the app list, but "@AppResLib.dll,-100" in the list of apps within the folder I have assigned it to. This has happened to quite a few apps.

 

[Jaxbot]

I am sure you have plenty to do, but I found this issue and reported it over in the WindowsPhoneHacker thread. Found another problem with the folders_root2 xap. Although the apps assigned to a folder have the proper names in the app list, some do not have the proper names in the list of apps when you select a folder from the start page. This applies to some apps downloaded from the Marketplace, including MS apps, as well as homebrew apps. Not all, but some and I have no way to correct the app names. For example, the Talking Alarm Clock from the Marketplace appears as "Talking Alarm Clock" in the app list, but "@AppResLib.dll,-100" in the list of apps within the folder I have assigned it to. This has happened to quite a few apps.

Yes, I noticed that even back when developing it. Unless someone knows how to read strings from resources, I don't know what to do about this.

 

[JamesAllen]

WMAppManifest

Yes, I noticed that even back when developing it. Unless someone knows how to read strings from resources, I don't know what to do about this.

When I looked into the manifest for some of the homebrew apps I found that the "Title" in the manifest had the screwy descriptions. I am not a developer, but another poster mentioned that these descriptions reference a file that contains the proper app Title for "global" apps. In other words, the Title is not pulled from the manifest but from a file referenced in the manifest, depending on your location/region? For what it is worth.

 

[Jaxbot]

When I looked into the manifest for some of the homebrew apps I found that the "Title" in the manifest had the screwy descriptions. I am not a developer, but another poster mentioned that these descriptions reference a file that contains the proper app Title for "global" apps. In other words, the Title is not pulled from the manifest but from a file referenced in the manifest, depending on your location/region? For what it is worth.

Yes, I understand how it works, I just have to find a way to parse this information

 

[kevyn82]

It would be easier if you just implement the possibility to rename a single app (and also to sort the list, alphabetically let's say, and not just randomized as it is right now)

 

[Jaxbot]

It would be easier if you just implement the possibility to rename a single app (and also to sort the list, alphabetically let's say, and not just randomized as it is right now)

Yeah, I'll see about that. Also, it's not random, just in the order that the OS gives the GUIDs in, but I'll see about sorting it. Thanks.

 

[kwill]

Hey Jaxbot, is it possible (or maybe I'm missing something) to be able to find the Nokia specific apps when searching to add apps to the folders?

As well, I assume that without interop unlock, you'll only have the static two sided flipping tile, correct?

Thanks in advance!

 

[EnderPsp]

suggestions

Jaxbot,

If you're still developing this app, here are a few ideas:

1. App Helper (for Interop):
+ List all already existing apps/games on phone, then mail them to a specified account or save locally (to use with 2)
This would either be a feature or another app.

2. Save/Load support (read "Backup")
+ E-mail configuration to custom e-mail (configuration = all lists)
+ Load configuration from website (XML)
This would also be useful for those who change roms often

3. In-app customize list (move an app up/down on a list).

4. Exit app button
If I press back (many times) it screws up something in the app. I even lost the "Games" list I had because of that (while editing the list).

Hope it makes sense

Great app, thanks again and looking forward for an update!

 

[Ttblondey]

Is there a way to prevent the folders pinned to start screen?It always pin although i deleted it.

 

[Jaxbot]

Is there a way to prevent the folders pinned to start screen?It always pin although i deleted it.

...That's how the app works. If you don't pin them, the folders are useless. I guess I don't understand the question, then.

For everyone else: Some nice ideas, thanks for the feedback. I'm working on a rewrite right now, so expect some changes in the near future. Thanks

 

[Ttblondey]

@jaxbot if that's is meant to be then I apologize for my question. I try the v3 and the rooted ones. It is much easier than the first so easy to put the apps on the folder.

 

[Jaxbot]

Alright folks, finished my rewrite. Still some issues to work out, and some new issues, but it should clear up some problems people were complaining about.

See here:
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/release_the_new_folders_application-04-30-12

 

[EnderPsp]

Alright folks, finished my rewrite. Still some issues to work out, and some new issues, but it should clear up some problems people were complaining about.

See here:
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/release_the_new_folders_application-04-30-12

Hi Jax, I installed the new version, and it works in non rooted "version". After toggling Folders in WP7 Root tools to trusted, running Folders, it stays for about 8-9 second and then it quits to applist. Untoggling makes Folders work again in non rooted version. Any idea what could be wrong? I do have tons of games installed, could that be the reason?

Samsung Focus i917, rev v3, 8107 update. Diagnosis v0628, PDA KI4, interop unlocked.

 

[Jaxbot]

Hi Jax, I installed the new version, and it works in non rooted "version". After toggling Folders in WP7 Root tools to trusted, running Folders, it stays for about 8-9 second and then it quits to applist. Untoggling makes Folders work again in non rooted version. Any idea what could be wrong? I do have tons of games installed, could that be the reason?

Samsung Focus i917, rev v3, 8107 update. Diagnosis v0628, PDA KI4, interop unlocked.

On launch in root mode, it parses your installed apps and copies their data into the iso store. Sounds like one of your apps might be broken.
I'll see about adding in some failsafes to figure this out.

 

[cina]

Suggestions

Hi!

I've just watched the YouTube video but I haven't installed your app yet. (Still I was aware of it I really didn't understand the real purpose until now ) So first congrats for this great tool and be sure that I'll test this soon.

My idea was using the app for organizing the applist itself. While using your new "pin to applist" function it would be great to be able to remove these apps from the main applist (maybe an option or a choicable question, etc).
Upon removing the folder from the main applist the software should add items back to applist.
I don't know if it is possible to add/remove appnames of other apps from/to the main applist but as you can add your folders freely you may be able to do it.

The second idea was to add 3 dots after the name of the new folder in applist to have a clear distinguishable look that this item is a "submenu". Just a cosmetic idea but it may enhance a lot. (An Enable/Disable could be built in options as well).

Best regards,
Cina.

 

[mirolg]

On launch in root mode, it parses your installed apps and copies their data into the iso store. Sounds like one of your apps might be broken.
I'll see about adding in some failsafes to figure this out.

whhou, really usefull, missed tool! tnx very, very much for a great update!
2. little bugs:

1. If make a folder with MS functions, like bluetooth, cellular and wifi settings, i get 2x of this as icon and 2x in the folder

2. after edit the app go not close, have to press the backbutton multiple times

thank you, miro

.... While using your new "pin to applist" function it would be great to be able to remove these apps from the main applist

Cina.

this function be great! ...the even for each pin to start app (remove these apps from the main applist)

 

[mariosraptor]

Hi. Thanks for your work. I have a fully unlocked Nokia 710. It says root mode but not showing every app in list that I ha e installed for example Marketplace search. Thanks

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