Glovebox Launcher
100,000 - 500,000 downloads
Pros
- It runs smoothly
- Different themes
- Highly customizable
Cons
- Only 8 apps can be added to the bar
- Icons pack not supported yet
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Expert's Review
Ubuntu Touch is almost ready to officially hit some mobile devices. However, if you are Canonical's most-known product fan and want to make your Android look like Ubuntu Touch, you can start with Glovebox: a side-dock which is a replica of Ubuntu Touch and desktop application launcher.
What I liked most of Glovebox is that's highly configurable. You can add up to 8 applications to the dock (more can be added after upgrading to its premium version) and sort them at your whim. In addition, margins to make it show can be adjust as well as vibrate on touch, enable it in landscape mode, add transition effect, sensibility levels, bar opacity and icon on notifications. Actually, it comes with 5 different themes including classic Ubuntu (icon pack not supported yet).
Glovebox brings to Android its multi-tasking philosophy.
Swipe without lifting the finger to select an application to open.
Features:
- Apps/Shortcuts/Widgets on side bar.
- Reorder apps.
- Personalize side bar & icons.
- Recent apps menu.
- Long press edge menu (quickly toggle bar side or open configuration).
- Blacklist (choose what apps glovebox will pause).
- Folders.
Full Reviews:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/21/glovebox-for-android-a-beautiful-app-switcher-taking-design-love-from-ubuntu/
http://www.cultofandroid.com/23451/bring-ubuntus-gestures-to-any-android-device-how-to/
XDA Developers Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37600464#post37600464
FAQ:
-Got the old premium version (Ubuntu Phone Experience) ?
Send an email so you don't have to purchase it again.
-I bought the premium version, now is asking to purchase it again (using the same account)
Try to clear the cache and data of Play Store, then start Play Store at least once.
Android Settings>Apps>Play Store app>Clear Cache/Data.
If this didn't work contact by email.
-Why does the app need DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS permission?
This permission is only necessary for Direct Dial shortcuts that might be added to the apps list.
-How do i open recent apps menu?
Swipe to the outside of the bar, without lifting the finger off the screen and selecting recent apps. Wait a sec to open recent apps menu. To close, swipe the finger back to the bar.
-Am i unable to install other apps while the app is running?
For security reasons android automatically blocks the installation of other apps while Glovebox is running, to prevent installations without your consent. You have to disable the app and re-enable it again after the installation.
Other Info
Icons used on main screenshot?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701281
Keywords & Tags:
multitasking, side launcher, sidebar, ubuntu, unity, apps, touch os, task, switch, widgets
Recently changed in this version:
Version 2.1.403:
-Fixed problem launching Direct Dial shortcut;
-Fixed bug scrolling;
-Updated Chinese translation;
-Fixed problem adding shortcuts & widgets;
Version 2.1.4:
-Option to disable/enable fade effect;
-Option to set bar over statusbar;
-Support for folders (Applications only for now);
-Apps list sorted alphabetically and better organized;
-Translations for some languages;
-Some bugs fixes;
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Comments and ratings for Glovebox Launcher
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Excellent
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Pleased with this App.
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Very good app! :) Would defoo reccommend
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Good app Feels really great when it looks like i have the ubuntu os on my phone
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Awesome app but it eats memory like no tomorrow. Uninstalled SG3
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Not god for the free version very limited
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Best sidebar App yet, works smooth and perfect
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