Live Folders are poorly implemented, you have to first pin Apps to Start Screen, then move the tiles over each other to create Live Folder this is be slow and tedious (if I missed something and there is a quicker way I'd love to know of it). Nokia App Folder let you multi-select apps from App List which was much easier. Live Folders do not let you add System Apps either.
The basic implementation of folders is fine but there is a lot of visual distraction as the folder image keeps changing, constantly reorganizing the icons. This happens even if the internal live tiles are static.
I expect this is probably to make windows phone more attention-grabbing in shop displays. But for ordinary use it is very distracting. It would be good to have a setting where the folder icon doesn't keep changing.
You can get around it by making all the tiles in the folders the smallest possible size. Then the folder image stays static, but you then have to remember what all the small icons stand for.
Nevertheless live folders a major new feature which was lacking in WP8.1 and helps a lot with app organization.
The basic implementation of folders is fine but there is a lot of visual distraction as the folder image keeps changing, constantly reorganizing the icons. This happens even if the internal live tiles are static.
I expect this is probably to make windows phone more attention-grabbing in shop displays. But for ordinary use it is very distracting. It would be good to have a setting where the folder icon doesn't keep changing.
You can get around it by making all the tiles in the folders the smallest possible size. Then the folder image stays static, but you then have to remember what all the small icons stand for.
Nevertheless live folders a major new feature which was lacking in WP8.1 and helps a lot with app organization.
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Yeah, I can't find it either. *groan*
Erm no. Live tiles couldn't be more obvious and hardly need explanation.Actually you couldn't be more wrong or you are a novice in WP OS.
The problem is the reorganization of tiles in the folder tile when closed.About "re-organizing" tiles, that is not true, that is only a visual effect when you see the (not opened) Live Folder tile, but if you open the Live Folder, every tile is on its place where you put them in the first place.
That feature is good. The problem is not that tiles are updated but that they are reordered continually within the closed tile icon, distracting the user by giving the visual impression that something has changed (human perception being drawn to visual changes) when nothing has happened. This happens even if none of the tiles in the folder are live.Oh and I almost forgot to tell you that whenever you got a notification of some app which live tile is in the folder, you can see that without opening the Live Folder cuz the Live Folder will keep that app visual for you to see (or notice).
- So what you are actually saying is that you don't like the visual effect of moving live tiles inside the Live Folder tile, right? That is not called "re-organizing", that is called "moving". Saying re-organized, makes a little bit of confusion. Anyway, about that, ... they are called LIVE FOLDERS with a reason. I think I did explain to you pretty detailed how that works. Don't know if you understand it or not. BUT, if you are suggesting that an "option" is need to be added like "Static Live Folder Tile" and "Dynamic Live Folder Tile", then I might understand. An added option about something is always welcomed, but then, the name Live Folder wouldn't make any sense. "Static" Live Folder .... see the point?Erm no. Live tiles couldn't be more obvious and hardly need explanation.
The problem is the reorganization of tiles in the folder tile when closed.
That feature is good. The problem is not that tiles are updated but that they are reordered continually within the closed tile icon, distracting the user by giving the visual impression that something has changed (human perception being drawn to visual changes) when nothing has happened. This happens even if none of the tiles in the folder are live.
Why the hell do you think that someone here is making fun of your request? Have you ever heard about Constructive Debates?Btw it's a shame to see this is still some sort of ****** haven where requests to add a feature (option to turn off live folder rearrangement) are meet with derision.
I like WP8.1.1 including the new live folders feature but the visual implementation is not perfect.
...I don't think I'll be using the Folders. I like the tiles as is, On Android I used Folders and, quite frankly, needed them...
On Windows Phone I don't need to bundle. I group tiles together geographically in areas of similarity...
I think Folders is, in part, just to answer those critics from other OSs that, "Nyanyahnyahnyahnya, we got folders and you don't." Not a reason to use them, IMHO, just because they are necessary on another OS....
Aesthetically, I don't like the Folders as they start to force a uniformity of look onto the screen. "We are the Borg. Resistance is futile." I work to keep my tiles layout non-symmetrical....
...Just my two cents.
Continue on, Folder People, as will I.
Peace and groovyness of Windows Phone be upon you all...
So back in early August I was on P4D with a 925. I saw the advent of live folders and declared my anti-folder views in a rather long post (abbreviated in the quote). Shortly afterward, I moved to a Lumia 1520 which I kept on official, and therefore folderless, Cyan.
Fast forward to March 2015. In the same week my 1520.3 got Update 1 + Denim (with Live Folders) plus I took delivery of a Blu Win HD which updated to 8.1 Update 1 out of the box. I was test driving the Blu quite extensively so I could do a review and also satisfy myself it was a worthy backup (which I concluded it is for me).
On the Blu Win HD I started using the Live Folders as a part of my habit and I confess; I became addicted and now see the Live Folder LIGHT!!! Can I get a Halleluiah!!!
I was wrong back in August. I now correct the record and apologize to any who were off put by my comments or were led astray from the path of True Live Folder Goodness by what I said in a sin of pride and intolerance.
I'm back on the 1520.3 and that now has Live Folders mixed with tiles. Everything I need to see and quick access bundles of what I want within reach.
I am very contrite.
May the power of the Live Folder be thine!!!