V14b4 beta
Edit: V14b5 with minor bug fixes
I am pleased to release one more test update to the upcoming V14 version.
It has been under development for a while, but I feel the public release is near.
And V14b4 packs great new features.
Firstly, it brings support for Android 7.1 App Shortcuts. To use it, just set the action “Show app shortcuts” to your prefered item event (for instance long tap or swipe up gesture). Once it is displayed, the shortcuts can be launched with a single tap, or dragged/dropped onto the desktop using a long tap. Please note: the launcher needs to be the default one for Android to allow the feature.
Secondly, and most importantly, Lightning is now a Live Wallpaper, in addition to being a launcher and a lock screen. How to use it? Setup a desktop as you wish, including images, scripts, panels and widgets. Change the system wallpaper, select Lightning, then your LWP desktop, and you’re done. The full LL flexibility is available, no limit nor constraint, you’re free to do whatever you wish. I recorded a basic demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlzUfHQDTmA.
I said there would be no constraint to this feature, but in fact there is one, because the Lightning LWP is a paid feature. I know this isn’t the most pleasant thing to hear, but remember that behind each new feature and update there’s someone to actually make it happen, and at some point this work has simply to be supported. The good news is that during the beta I am providing promo codes to unlock the feature for free: drop me an e-mail, I have at least 100 codes to give away, hurry up!
As usual, this version also includes various other improvements and bug fixes, please check the change log for all details.
Enjoy!
Full ChangeLog: http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/change-log/
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Cool! Can you share more about the benefits of having the same setup in a lwp format vs. launcher format? Battery efficiency ? latency ?
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Wow! incredible!
i would like to buy it … with pay😍😍 (not free)
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The LWP has a longer life cycle, hence it may help reduce latencies when coming back to the home screen. But before all, this is an opportunity to display custom stuff in more places, like in a lockscreen
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How to pay for the LWP feature?
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Thanks Masaoka Taro , but if you beta test the app, then it’s fair to use it for free, send me an email 😉
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Any way I can use “App Shortcuts” feature on Lollipop?
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No, sorry, this is for 7.1 and beyond only.
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Hello everybody.
Small bug regarding the use of animated wallpaper lightning, if you chose a different animated background, that of lightning will overlap. To return to normal, choose a static background and then reselect the animated background. OS : Android 4.4.4
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I’m in for 1 code LWP.
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I’m in for 1 LWP code too! 😀
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Pierre Hébert live wallpaper, great feature. I thought of buying it (you deserve it) and went to look in the playstore there (bought it) but back on my phone
Tried to set it as live wallpaper there was a popup option for inapp purchase (because I installed lightning with account 1 and live wallpaper with account 2 lightning did not recognized the purchase) thats when I saw that there is a price difference with inapp purchase and from the playstore. You might want to make them the same.
(as I purchased lightning also with my second account I could reinstall lightning so the wallpaper and lightning could recognize each other with same account purchases.)
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Pierre Hébert nice video!
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François POUPARD weird, it seems like the lwp is not stopped as it should. Which 4.4.4 device are you using?
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Thanks Evelien Wijbenga 😉 Indeed I forgot to sync prices with a template, I was about to do it when I read your message 😉
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Chris Chastain the photo is from my wife, this a “volubilis” flower 😉
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Really cool, looking forward to seeing what people do with the livewallpaper.
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Pierre Hébert
Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9305) – Kernel : 3.0.31-3447006 – Version : KTU84P.I9305XXUFNL1
Great job for this addin.
Jay M : I think the opportunities will be the same, at least, that Kustom Live Wallpaper.
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Right now I bought live wallpaper, I not need free promo code you send me by email). But when I select yes, key, right now I am in Google play and see only button send money back. Where I doing mistake? Pierre Hébert
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I try delete all data from LL, right now I don’t have problem…
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It means you can get a refund. If you want to use the code, choose the other yes button (the in-app method)
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No, not need. One glass with wine for you, from me…
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So I’ll drink to your health then 😉
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Pierre Hébert No. I don’t need free code… I really would like to pay MORE for this launcher, for you!
(I bought this about 3 years ago…)
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Thank you for your support Masaoka Taro 🙂
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I’m not sure how to e-mail you directly, but would appreciate a code.
I haven’t really put together my own live wallpapers before, but if the feature is now in LL, I’d be happy to test it out. Such tight integration in the launcher itself no doubt offers some possibilities that you can’t get from KLWP, etc.
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Use pierre@lightninglauncher.com
Exactly, I envision deeper integration like, changing the wallpaper when changing desktop, opening a folder, the app drawer, or based on location or any other condition like weather forecast and so on.
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Pierre Hébert Thank you. I’ve sent you an e-mail.
The possibilities for this feature sound tantalising.
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