App identity Post Install

[Aysic4Bandroid]

Hi,

I'm wondering is it possible to change an apps identity at a basic level 'Post' install (after the user has installed it).
I would like to add options to my app to allow the user to:

1. Change the apps' icon and name in the App Launcher screen, or
2. Choose NOT to show it in the Launcher.
3. (ideally, but not essential) change the app name as it appears in the list of installed applications from:
   Home Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications

Many thanks in advance

 

[NeoTechni]

I don't think that's possible.
It gets all that data from XML files.
You'd have to unzip your own APK, edit the files, rezip it, re-sign it, then trigger the system to refresh as if you've installed the apk fresh

 

[Aysic4Bandroid]

Yeah, didnt think it was possible. I thought i'd seen apps that allow you to change the icon and rename the app in the launcher (since after all the launcher icons are like MS Windows shortcuts) so dont really change the installed apps name or icon for that matter.

 

[NeoTechni]

I think those apps changed with a physical update though.

 

[Aysic4Bandroid]

No, i mean i've seen apps which allow you to change the launcher icon and name as if they were PC symbolic links from within the apps preferences menu. Only a reboot is required not OTA update or reinstall. Ill see if i can remeber where i saw it on the Market/Play store.

 

[MrKim]

If you figure anything out I am interested. I want to change my apps icon if it is not running in the background.

 

[JonPM]

The only work around I can think of is to create a widget for the home screen that looks like a regular app icon but can be modified through the app. Obviously this will only work on the home screen and not the app drawer

 

[MrKim]

Yeah, that is what I have been reading elsewhere. I guess I'll save that feature for rev 2. Thatnks for the info.

Kim