Comments on: Dock (an application launching utility) on 3.0 Firmware

By: stlsgsc14 ip1g

stlsgsc14 ip1g — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:59:20 +0000

Hey man, i was reading ur post about ur idea for “Dirt Simple” and it is exactly what ive been wanting someone to make. (Trying to launch my words with friends doesnt work ): aww) well anyways, if you find a developer that would be willing to work on this let me know, i have a lot i can bring to the table, just not developing):

By: elr0y7

elr0y7 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:12:06 +0000

The reason springboard crashes when trying to launch certain things is that if the desired app/shortcut isn’t on the springboard then Dock doesn’t know where it is and this error causes it to crash. This is caused because something in the 3.0 firmware made it so hidden apps couldn’t be found as easily. This should be fixable now, though, since BigBoss just updated LibHide to v.2.0.1, which stores a list of all apps under mobilesubstrate making it easier to find hidden apps. Don’t ask me how this works or if I could use it to fix Dockprefs, cuz I can’t, but it should be a solution.

By: Thanks!!!

Thanks!!! — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:24:03 +0000

Thanks loads i now love this app but 1 thing where did u get theme for you phone! i love ur icons and wall paper!

By: sleky

sleky — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:44:02 +0000

@Charles

You say that only speed dial crashes your phone? For me, EVERYTHING crashes mine. I so love this Dock, and having trouble finding something similar. Gar, come back Nate!!!!!

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:27:28 +0000

Has there been any updates on fixing the dock app for the iphone 3g on 3.0 software????? I love the app but the speed dial function crashes my phone into safe mode and that is the part of the app I need the most…. anyone heard of an iphone 3g fix?
C

By: Pixel Rogue

Pixel Rogue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:23:35 +0000

Moderator: The html tags didn’t hold. I can’t edit out so I can either repost, or maybe you can edit the tags out?

By: Pixel Rogue

Pixel Rogue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:16:01 +0000

Really wanting to get Dock Prefs 3.4 working on firmware 3.0. Overall, it seems to work but I can’t add a category. Here is what happens:
• Pick an app >
• Enter text into the ‘New category’ field.
• Select “Done”
x Bottom half of the screen goes white. Doesn’t crash, but category won’t stick.

- Uninstalled Categories (unhid all apps prior to uninstalling)
- Uninstalled, reinstalled Dock 3.4

For others, can’t verify issue w/categories or apps hidden through poof.

Thanks for any input. The iPhone needs much app switching and this is the closest.
-pr

By: Pixel Rogue

Pixel Rogue — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:14:19 +0000

I have this idea for a very simple launcher, one of the things desperately needed for the iPhone. So archaic to have to return to the springboard and find a frequently used app all the time.

Dirt Simple Enter stage left.

Idea
Universal, dirt simple, access to a few select applications.
Two finger swipe left-to-right that surfaces a little display of your predetermined apps. The swipe works in every application.

Two finger swipe right-to-left automatically returns the user to the last used app.

Let’s call it “Dirt Simple” for the time being.

Development
I’m not an iPhone developer. Anyone up for the challenge? I can, on the other hand, offer other support to discuss privately (visual design etc.).

Other Launchers
Dock Prefs is a great program, don’t get me wrong, and Dock Prefs is something that I would consider a launcher that would be intended to access ALL of your apps ~ even if you create a custom quick access set, it is overboard for access to your most used applications.
(QuickGold also overkill).

I would use Dirt Simple in combination with Dock Prefs and Categories.

Little Rant
Would love to see Dock Prefs fully working and compatible with Categories.
Would love Categories to be much faster w/o all the delays.
Would love to be able to navigate BETWEEN categories without having to always return to the springboard.
Would love Dock Prefs to utilize Categories in a more rounded (wholesome) way, so you can display apps by the groupings (and display order) created in Categories. Currently you have to organize applications a few different times.
Would love a way to easily backup Categories and DockPrefs for restore. Here there are apps that do this but I haven’t found success in Categories of Dock Prefs. Be nice if such backup functionalities were build INTO the apps themselves.

Something dirt simple to quickly get to most common apps…even if only the same apps in the dock of the springboard. I don’t know why Apple hasn’t incorporated anything to address the need…requiring everyone to always go the springboard. Way to many clicks (taps). As a matter of fact, I would see myself RARELY ever using the springboard at all if the launchers were better designed. I’d much rather a strong information screen as the main display and the launcher hidden in the background… no springboard at all….and I’m starting to see developers move this way w/their themes which is nice.

By: iMissDock

iMissDock — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:26:01 +0000

It doesn’t look like Nate is working on this anymore. The source is available for it though.

http://code.google.com/p/natetruestuff/source/browse/#svn/trunk

Maybe someone out there could update the code to make it 3.0 compatible.

I wish I knew how to code.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:58:10 +0000

Hi I’ve been using dock since I first jailbroke. It’s become a necessity now, but when I tried it on 3.0 firmware it kept crashing everytime I launched an app which was hidden by poof. This is a big problem for me as almost all my apps are hidden because I prefer launching apps with dock. Anyways, can anyone tell me if this problem has been fixed yet?