SiMi Folder Widget is the coolest way to add folders to your homescreen
My first foray into the smartdevice world was an iPod touch.
I was 19, my parents didn't want to upgrade their plan I was on, and I had no intentions of being in charge of my own contract. So, I got an iPod touch for Christmas. When iOS4 came out, the folders I could place my apps in was extraordinary. When I got my first Android device (a Droid Eris), I hoped that the Android folders could compete with the iOS folders.
They didn't.
And that was Eclair, Android 2.1. My EVOs officially run Gingerbread, Android 2.3, now (that's two updates later) and the folders still don't impress. They're straight awkward and clunky.
Luckily, though, I recently found a fix in the way of a free application called SiMi Folder Widget.
The purpose of this app is to give you a folder on your home screen that actually looks good and functions well.
SiMi Folder Widget is quite simple; although unfortunately, it is not intuitive.
The folder system isn't the easiest to set up. Native Android folders and iOS folders are easier to get running (you just have to drop an app into the folder). However, with some configuration, SiMi can have your home screen looking sexy in no time.
When you enter the app, go to Folders > then make a new folder. You want to select an Apps folder (most likely). Then, you can add all the apps you want to include in the folder. You can also choose custom icons and customize the way the folder looks on your home screen.
If you're sick of clunky Android folders on your home screen and want a sexy alternative: SiMi Folder Widget is the way to go.
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I prefer Folder Organizer, but thanks.
How did you get your sick looking folders? the default options are not very cool…
I agree with Kevin. While this looks cool, I also prefer Folder Organizer. What I like about it is you can assign a custom icon to the folders you create (actually, you can assign it to any app or shortcut as well).
That being said, FO is also not intuitive, in my opinion, and took a little bit of work for me to figure out.
I’ve tried all of them and I like Application Folder the best.
Circle launcher is the best one, not technically a folder I guess but still blows the rest out of the water IMO
I enjoy circle launcher too. I have thought about folders though. This reminds me of CL in the set up.
Agreed. It’s the best folder app I’ve seen.
I definitely like how it looks. But does anyone know if it plays nice with titanium backup?
You can use custom icons with SiMi. I used to use folder organizer but I like SiMi a LOT better. The open folders look a heck of a lot nicer, they scroll smoother, and while neither app is terribly intuitive, SiMi is the easier of the two to use.
Hmm…..well now I’m interested again. Thanks for the info Brad, I’ll check it out.
I stand corrected on my earlier comments. Simi is very similar to Folder Organizer in terms of functionality, however, in my opinion it is easier to use and has a much nicer UI.
Adam, to answer your question it seems to be working just fine for me and I’m running TB.
Can you backup the app folders to SD in any of these apps?
I like the integration simi folder has with simi clock. With the gestures from launcher pro in my dock I can do everything from one homescreen while keeping it absurdly clean.
http://i.imgur.com/MTVSS.jpg
Mr. Sarsten,
Mind sharing your wallpaper/background from these screenshots? That is very attractive.
Nevermind, I see those are images pulled from the developer’s screens.
how did you get that android dude as the battery on the notifications bar. its pretty damn awesome looking.