Posted Wednesday, July 18, 2012 by Dave Thornton in Android Development

Holo Locker and Launcher Bring Faux Jelly Bean Feel

With many devices getting official and unofficial updates to Jelly Bean, others are looking for solutions to make their device look and feel similar—which while possible, can often take quite a bit of work. The good news is that Holo Locker and Holo Launcher can make it easy.
Holo Locker and Holo Launcher were made by XDA Forum Member mobint. His first released Holo Launcher version was ICS-styled, and is now updated to Jelly Bean styling. The work shows, and results in a great experience for users simply after the JB aesthetics.

ABOUT THIS APP HOLO Launcher

RATING: (7,605) average 4.7
UPDATED: July 14, 2012
CURRENT VERSION: 1.1.1
REQUIRES ANDROID: 2.2 and up
SIZE: 942k
PRICE: Free Google Play link

Extra features include:

Full JB Style: ICS Icons, Folders, Outlines, Drawer Tabs, etc.
Custom Desktop Pages/Grid
Custom Drawer Portrait/Landscape Grid
Scrollable Dock
Infinite Scrolling
Gestures
Customizable Shortcut/Folder Icons
Desktop Previews
Backup and Restore Settings & Shortcuts
Other Customization Options

Google Play link: Holo Launcher Plus (£2.59)
Plus features:
* Multiple configurable drawer tabs
* Unread count notifications for call, sms and gmail
* More desktop gestures: Pinch in/out, Two Finger Swipe and Double-tap
* Dock icon Swipe up/down gestures
* More transition effects
* Widgets overlapping
* 1×1 widgets in dock
* Other enhancement and customization options.

Holo Locker gives you a Jelly Bean-like lock screen on your phone. It works smoothly, and completes the Jelly Bean feel. What’s more, neither app requires root permissions, so you can get in on the action even if your device is running stock firmware.

To get started, either hit the Google play links above or, head over to the Holo Locker and Holo Launcher XDA threads.

[Thanks to varun.chitre15 for the tip.]

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Many yrs ago Dave was MSDN trained, a web designer and computer shop owner. Loves walking his dogs, Lab & Welsh border collie. Golden Retriever. Plenty of fields around where he lives in Dundee, Scotland and is 2 miles from the beach.