I have been asked a few questions on how I got my NT to look like it does so I decided to post a few details. You DO NOT have to be rooted in order to get this look. My tablet IS rooted, but for other reasons. So first lets take a look at what I'm talking about.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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1. I D/L & installed Go Launcher
2. I D/L & installed Honeycomb theme for Go Launcher
3. Applied the theme inside Go Launcher
4. Changed the wallpaper to this image
5. Went into Preferences>ScreenSettings unchecked "Status Bar"
6. I pressed & held the icons on the launcher's dock until I was able to remove them from the dock and drag them off onto the middle of the screen temporarily. Then I had + icons in their place. I tapped the + icons and selected the "Blank" option. I then deleted all of the icons except the "Apps" icon which I was able to drag around anywhere I wanted. I liked it in the upper right corner.
7. Then I went into the app drawer and began creating folders. I long pressed on an app, & when it started wiggling, draged it on top of another app & let go. A folder was created, I tapped on the name of the folder to rename it. Then I dragged more apps onto the folder so I could organize them in groups. After I was done adding apps to a folder, I then dragged the folder out onto the home screen of Go Launcher.
8. For my battery widget, I downloaded Mini Info Widget. I selected the drop down menu & changed "3" to "1" & selected "Transparent" for its background.
9. And for my clock widget I used SDS2 Clock Widget
10. A little video showing how the folders work.
Awesome setup man. Thanks for the info.
Thanks awesome setup !
Sent from my BNTV250 using Tapatalk
Seen ur video... installed go launcher but i cannot find the menu on the right that i see on your screen ... it is another app or launcher setting ? How can i have it ?
Sent from my BNTV250 using Tapatalk
Texx-it said:
Seen ur video... installed go launcher but i cannot find the menu on the right that i see on your screen ... it is another app or launcher setting ? How can i have it ?
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I'm assuming you mean Button Savior?
You can sideload it from the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19485574&postcount=5
150pilot, mine is still cooler looking than yours!
@indirect
shall we have a look/guide to your nook?
i'm so n00bbish but love the way u can change the nook..
btw my nook is still unrooted that's why this is a fantastic mod...
i need only button savior and understand how to change the "N" button (or if i can without rooting the device)...
other questions....
to let Go launcher become default (or at least i do not have everytime to search --> app --> go ....) does i need to root the device?
I'm disappointed in mini widget. Every time I reboot, the widget won't load correctly. I just replaced it with another I was using on my phone.
For the clock i 'm using minimal clock
Inviato dal mio Nexus One usando Tapatalk
lilblackgirl said:
I'm disappointed in mini widget. Every time I reboot, the widget won't load correctly. I just replaced it with another I was using on my phone.
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It's a known issue with widgets- something with the order of how they load at boot. The fix for it (at least if using GoLauncher) seems to be this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20085658&postcount=15
5. Went into Preferences>ScreenSettings unchecked "Status Bar"
Can't find this : (
*Never mind. Had to uninstall previous version.
zaptoons said:
It's a known issue with widgets- something with the order of how they load at boot. The fix for it (at least if using GoLauncher) seems to be this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20085658&postcount=15
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I couldn't get this to work consistently. It would work after one reboot but not after another. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Why is everyone using GO Launcher on the tab? Is there a issue with ADW or Launcher Pro?
silentheero said:
Why is everyone using GO Launcher on the tab? Is there a issue with ADW or Launcher Pro?
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I'm using ADW EX. Have used Launcher Pro on it as well.
silentheero said:
Why is everyone using GO Launcher on the tab? Is there a issue with ADW or Launcher Pro?
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Just a very popular launcher. That's all.
Texx-it said:
...i need only button savior and understand how to change the "N" button (or if i can without rooting the device)...
other questions....
to let Go launcher become default (or at least i do not have everytime to search --> app --> go ....) does i need to root the device?
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To change where the "n" button takes you, use HomeCatcher found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356206
Then when you double-press "n" it will bring you back to Go Launcher.
Button Savior's Home button will work without root, but the back & menu buttons require root.
150pilot said:
To change where the "n" button takes you, use HomeCatcher found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356206
Then when you double-press "n" it will bring you back to Go Launcher.
Button Savior's Home button will work without root, but the back & menu buttons require root.
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thanks a lot atm using as a default Go Launcher and Button Savior i do not need anymore to click on the "N" button ... i have to do it only if i need to return to nook homepage.. means never.
my device is not roooted atm.
only issue is the problem with the widgets (mini info and minimal clocl) that were not working on boot unfortunately...
Sweet setup! Thanks for sharing!
I recently D/L LauncherPro and Button Savior to my NT. I was wanting to get some stuff from android market, but everytime I try to install something it tells me there is no android phone associated with this account, please sigh in with a different account. What should I be doing?! I really didn't want to have to root right now because I want to keep my warranty. Thanks
elizabethsparks2002 said:
I recently D/L LauncherPro and Button Savior to my NT. I was wanting to get some stuff from android market, but everytime I try to install something it tells me there is no android phone associated with this account, please sigh in with a different account. What should I be doing?! I really didn't want to have to root right now because I want to keep my warranty. Thanks
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Just download the APK of whatever app it is you want. Google it.
Related
Hello everyone,
A while ago I was reading a thread about the LG Home launcher ported to the EVO (Link). I really liked the launcher so I gave it a try on my Apollo, of course it didn't work as it should have.
So I asked aalopez10 if I could try and make it work for our Apollo's. He replied with a yes.
So I grabbed the latest version of APKTool and went editing.
The launcher
The launcher had 2 problems, the appdrawer (still not fixed) and the dock.
The dock is fixed in this version and I also added the home selector apk which is needed if you want to use that function in the home settings.
Pics and download below.
Pics:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The fixed Dock
Not yet fixed appdrawer(halp?)
The Widgets
I also ported some of the widgets, first of all the Memo widget.
This one is fully working, as far as I'm concerned.
The images or videos may look weird in editing mode, but everything works perfectly.
The Working Memo widget.
The World Clock widget is working after reworking some code.
If you need daylight savings time, touch the little clock next to the city name in the settings menu. (You can get to the settings menu by touching the widget)
The World Clock widget.
The Analog Clock widget hasn't changed from the original rip, but still works on our devices.
You can select 1 of 8 clocks and use them in your widget.
The Calendar widget is also working, but it won't sync with your agenda(I will look into this later).
The Calendar widget.
You can download all of these widgets at the end of the thread.
Downloads
Latest version of the launcher, this version still has the open spacing in the appdrawer categories: Launcher
All the widgets mentioned in this thread: Widgets
PM me if you want to help or if you want to know how I did it or something.
Dympy
Nice efforts.
Tried it
Awesome launcher, thanks for port, i will analyze and I will comment on the bugs.
(Sorry for my english)
Thanks, please do report bugs and I will try to fix them.
Right now working on the appDrawer.
Good work, the launcher runs great exept some bugs:
When I try to change Home selector in Home settings I've got "Force close of LG Home"
In the number screen menu "OK button" is too bigger than "Cancel button"
I can send you 2 links with better quality image of your launcher if you want.
(Sorry for my english, I'm french)
dympy said:
Hello everyone,
A while ago I was reading a thread about the LG Home launcher ported to the EVO (Link). I really liked the launcher so I gave it a try on my Apollo, ofcourse it didn't work as it should have.
So I asked aalopez10 if I could try and make it work for our Apollo's. He replied with a yes.
So I grabbed the latest version of APKTool and went editting.
There were two problems, the app icons in the dock (fixed in this version) and the icons in the appdrawer(not yet fixed).
The app icons in the dock were just too big to look good and there was too much empty space in the categories in the appdrawer.
So after half an hour the first problem was fixed, and I want to share it with you guys.
Pics (sorry for them not being screenshots, I can't get any of the screenshot taking apps working on my phone):
The fixed Dock
Not yet fixed appdrawer (sorry for the quality)
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Hello dympy..... I was just wondering whether you could tell me how can I optimize an app for lower resolutions.... I mean there is a launcher for hdpi phones that I want to install on our phone.... Everything works fine... but it doesn't pan well to our lower resolution...... Can you please guide me?
Sent From My Galaxy 3 With Kyrillos' Rom Version 3.1
gaby02 said:
Good work, the launcher runs great exept some bugs:
When I try to change Home selector in Home settings I've got "Force close of LG Home"
In the number screen menu "OK button" is too bigger than "Cancel button"
I can send you 2 links with better quality image of your launcher if you want.
(Sorry for my english, I'm french)
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Your first problem will be fixed in my next update, it requires an extra app which I forgot to add. Your second problem isn't that much of a problem, but I'll look into it.
Dympy
anant.0097 said:
Hello dympy..... I was just wondering whether you could tell me how can I optimize an app for lower resolutions.... I mean there is a launcher for hdpi phones that I want to install on our phone.... Everything works fine... but it doesn't pan well to our lower resolution...... Can you please guide me?
Sent From My Galaxy 3 With Kyrillos' Rom Version 3.1
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A lot of the little changes I made were in the .smali files. I used Notepad++ to change some of the values so it worked. You have to look for names(they usually give a hint of what they are) and if the value starts with 0x, I found out the numbers behind it are hexadecimal which were open for change. I also had a lot of use on this site, it gave me information about the Icons.
I will post a more detailed log on how I did it (maybe a seperate guide)after I have everything working.
Dympy
dympy said:
A lot of the little changes I made were in the .smali files. I used Notepad++ to change some of the values so it worked. You have to look for names(they usually give a hint of what they are) and if the value starts with 0x, I found out the numbers behind it are hexadecimal which were open for change. I also had a lot of use on this site, it gave me information about the Icons.
I will post a more detailed log on how I did it (maybe a seperate guide)after I have everything working.
Dympy
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Thanks a ton dympy.....
Sent From My Galaxy 3 With Kyrillos' Rom Version 3.1
Thanks for your great work, waiting for new versions!
Nice. Will try.
You don't need an app to take a screenshot - just press back + home and it takes one
Thanks for mentioning, but this only works for me when I'm on my home screen. In the appdrawer it won't work.
Dympy
Thom47 said:
Nice. Will try.
You don't need an app to take a screenshot - just press back + home and it takes one
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That doesn't work
I'm a little bit stuck on the extra free spaces in the appdrawer, but I have not given up.
While I was looking into the code of the launcher, I also looked in to the code of some of the other widgets.
So I made the Memo Widget work.
Link in the first post.
Dympy
good work...
for you interest n efforts
Forgot to mention I added the world clock widget to the widgets pack.
See first post.
I'm still kinda stuck at the empty spacing in the appdrawer, if someone knows how to fix, please PM me.
I will keep on working on this launcher until it's perfectish.
Dympy
Humpie said:
That doesn't work
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Try QtADB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972758
Sorry, but do someone know how to install this on your phone??
How can you get a rar to a apk file??
Markie16 said:
Sorry, but do someone know how to install this on your phone??
How can you get a rar to a apk file??
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Just unrar the files, the apk's are inside it.
dympy said:
Just unrar the files, the apk's are inside it.
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Thanks, it works.
I only don't have the background of the launcher.
I would like the same background as the picture of the first post of this topic.
[APP] New activity launcher - world smallest & litest launcher (Update 6-Jul-2013)
Why This launcher is Lite & Small?
Small :- This launcher just takes a gridview Layout and collects installed apps from Android packagemanager and displays it. No extra popus or additional functions are implemented. So, this launcher is smallest of any launcher at present or in future.
Lite :- This laucher is lite. 'coz, Any other launchers has Home screen and App Drawer embaded in that. As app drawer needs to take app icons, it takes more RAM to store images. Even if we kill Home screen, Android will reload Home app with APP ICONS. In this launcher, I divided launcher into two apps, one with HOME and other with App drawer. So, if we kill Home, Android will only relaunch HOME but not app drawer(as its not a part of home as like other launcher). So, App drawer will not be loaded and it saves memory when playing HD games.
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Limitations :-
1. App drawer HOME key is not working for now... I did something with Manifest file and searching for fix
2. Widgets screens are not implemented. As it is lite laucher, I think, its okay
3. Lag in App Drawer:
Explanation: As I m using Gridview, Gridview loads the first page and when u scroll down, it will load another row and so on. Fast scroll for the first time will look lag. But, once these images are loaded, it will be damn fast. 'coz, I choosed to put these images in CACHE so that launcher will be fast.
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What is what in this laucher?
Home Screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Opt 1 = Opens Call Log
Opt 2 = Opens Messages
Opt 3 = Opens App Drawer
Opt 4 = Opens Browser
Opt 5 = Opens Music player
Opt 6 = Refresh & Switch display for Home Text
Opt 7 = Opens Settings
Opt 8 = Opens App Settings (Unistall/Running...)
Opt 9 = Opens Settings display
Opt10 = Toggles Music.
Single tap = Toggle Play or Pause WHEN MUSIC player is in RAM. LONG PRESS and DRAG ur finger outside of icon will skip to next track.
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Hitting refresh button on top right corner will display some text on homescreen. I placed batter % and this helps for stock users. I m trying to put your current location from network operator but that doesnt work. Will try later.
Hitting Refresh button will hide these text. 'coz, it should not distrub our background. So, these text will be displayed on demand.
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*) By default, SYSTEM apps will be displayed
*) LITTLE SWIPE on LEFT/RIGHT will switch to Downloaded Apps and swipe will go back to system apps vice versa.
==> Single tap opens application
==> Long press will open APPLICATION INFO. Here u can unistall/clear data/Force stop any application.
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Hit Menu button on ur device, Menu items are displayed as above.
Opt 1 = Refresh/Reload Apps from android Package Manager.
Opt 2 = Opens Google Search. This can be used to search ur APPs aswell
Opt 3 = About Developer. You can ping on XDA for any issues.
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MENU --> ABOUT DEV will display this screen.
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Checkout my other innovative App: Settings Plus (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248524)
Screenshots updated
Screenshots updated
Just in case
hi, glad to see its released
1stichiban said:
hi, glad to see its released
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Thanks for showing interest...
This is set as Beta version.
App drawer is divided into two sections, ie SYSTEM Apps and Downloaded Apps. Right now, a button is used to switch between these sections.
But, I want to use swipe right and left to get this. 'coz, its very easy for our hand. No need to move ur hand to button.
LOL, A lazy good programmer is the best programmer in the world. I may not be good programmer but, surely Lazy LOL LOL
And, I will put Refresh, Kill after launch, Search option in context menu. 'coz, content menus are saved by default from Android.
The only reason why I put button is, people should know, wheather it is system app section or downloaded app section.
Well, I ll put Help screen in activity menu, I think, that can help them understanding this launcher. What do u say...
Let me know your suggestions or bugs if any.
Cheers
srihari210 said:
Screenshots here
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Its got a good look in the launcher
The app drawer not so much
The concept is awesum
The launcher is kind of slow tho
Sent from my LT18i
Sahaab said:
Its got a good look in the launcher
The app drawer not so much
The concept is awesum
The launcher is kind of slow tho
Sent from my LT18i
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App drawer is going to change as said in concept. But, this requires little bit time. At max I ll try to push this weekend.
Yes, Launcher will be slow at first. 'coz, it has load all app icons. I kept cache option. so, once it is loaded, it should be fast. Infact, this is the reason for lag on other launchers. To reduce lag, they all reside in memory but, our low ram device lags as launcher takes more memory.LOL
I just wanted to get rid of it and so, I break launcher into two parts.
Today, I ll explain every inch in 1st post.
Success
Successfully implemented SWIPE to switch between System and Own Apps....
Will remove lower buttons and implement context menu soon...
And In home page, On refresh will display summary and clicking on that will hide text aswell. 'coz, dont want to distract background image. (this is just my plan).
EDIT: On Refresh task completed.
Any screenshots?
Great!
Music icon/widget on desktop does not seem to work
But Music icon on dock works just fine.
So far, looks promising. :good:
Noticed that from app drawer, when pressing home button nothing happens. Need to press back button to go back to home screen, guess really need to get used to this launcher.
Looking forward to your next release.
Grzesius said:
Any screenshots?
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Today, I will try to remove Footer on APP Drawer. Once I finish it, I will upload new version of App with Screenshots.
1stichiban said:
Great!
Music icon/widget on desktop does not seem to work
But Music icon on dock works just fine.
So far, looks promising. :good:
Noticed that from app drawer, when pressing home button nothing happens. Need to press back button to go back to home screen, guess really need to get used to this launcher.
Looking forward to your next release.
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What you said is perfect. Music ICON works only when music player is in background as a service. ie, once u open music player, then music widget icon works. It will toggle, PLAY/PAUSE and LONGPRESS and DRAG outside of icon to SKIP to next track.
There is no code in Google to initiate and play Default music player by default.
Yes, we have to press back button to go back to launcher. Infact this is not required as this launcher is just like normal app. I did something in Mainfest file, this was the cause for this bug. I ll try to fix it.
Next version will be easy to use. (Mainly Removed Annoying Text on desktop (u can toggle display with refresh button ) and Swipe on app drawer is easy to switch between system/Downloaded apps. So, App drawer is just with apps.
Just give a day, I will try to fix this. Next version will be easy to use.
Thanks for clarifying the use of music widget
As for your planned development/improvements, awesome!
I feel, this launcher would fit well with our device, light and efficient. :thumbup:
Sounds good to me.
Sent from my MK16i using xda app-developers app
Screenshots please...
☜ Sent from my Xperia Pro MK16a BL ☞
Guys,
As promissed, I made all the changes as my prototype said. And uploaded the latest version over here.
Checkout first post....
Meanwhile, I will update first post and screen shots.
Shouldn't this be on Themes and Apps part?
Phenomzye said:
Shouldn't this be on Themes and Apps part?
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Perfectly NOT. Every word, Every letter in this app, is coded by ME. Nothing copied from No other Apps. Just used google to code this. Its all new DEVELOPMENT for NEW LIGHT LAUNCHER.
This is a pure Development FROM SCRATCH.
Updated First and second post with How to use this launcher and Screenshots... LOL... Im done for now...
Its ur time to test and let me know bugs if any. Most of the error porn code is put in Error handler. So, most cases you wont get FCs
Thanks for the update.
Using it now wd superleggera.
Noticed i couldn't use the music widget on desktop even if music player is already running. Nothing happens when i long press... Will try again though, maybe i'm doing something wrong.
Thanks again for your hardwork!
Sent from my MK16i using xda app-developers app
srihari210 said:
Perfectly NOT. Every word, Every letter in this app, is coded by ME. Nothing copied from No other Apps. Just used google to code this. Its all new DEVELOPMENT for NEW LIGHT LAUNCHER.
This is a pure Development FROM SCRATCH.
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What that has to do with the correct organization of a forum? It's still an APK, not a flashable zip, not a ROM, nothing to do with Android Development, or do you think that the apps and mods that are at the Apps forum are not made by themselves? inform yourself. No wonder why the Arc forums are full of trash threads/posts.
Also I have tried your launcher, blazing fast but I'd like some minor customization, it wouldn't be bad at all
New Options
Guys,
How would it be if I add a Desktop icon to lock screen? and when I Long press that, it should is display Power menu to shutdown/reboot...
Need some suggestions like this to get this app better.
I m just thinking of another one. On Desktop, if I swipe Right/Left, it should display / Hide my desktop icons? This would take some time. But, it would be great as it wont distrub Desktop background.
Cheers
I'm new to RR, and as such I have a few questions that I can't seem to find answers for anywhere else. And since I can't post in the dev forums, I'll try my luck here.
1. How do I delete additional homescreens, and stay with just one?
2. .. and how do I do the same for my lockscreen? (multiple lock/home screens and camera access before entering pin is not wanted, plus it messes with my wallpapers ).
3. I can't seem to add more than 16 apps to a folder on my homescreen. Is this a limit that is adjustable?
Thanks in advance.
Did you look for any answers in the Resurrection thread? Used the search function in that thread?
AriGold said:
Did you look for any answers in the Resurrection thread? Used the search function in that thread?
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Naturally.
1. What launcher are you using? If you're using the Touchwiz launcher you can just press left button, which brings up a menu where you can edit the homescreen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. multiple lock/home screens? Take a look at Settings > Lockscreen.
AriGold said:
1. What launcher are you using? If you're using the Touchwiz launcher you can just press left button, which brings up a menu where you can edit the homescreen.
2. multiple lock/home screens? Take a look at Settings > Lockscreen.
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TW launcher?..
I can only chose between "launcher" (assuming Apex. Might be wrong though) and Nova Launcher. I'm using the first, and do not have that option.
When pressing the menu button, I can only select Wallpaper, Manage apps, and System settings.
And I've been all the way through settings, security, device settings, resurrection tools, etc. to find a way to decrease the amount of screens, but without any luck.
Skumse said:
TW launcher?..
I can only chose between "launcher" (assuming Apex. Might be wrong though) and Nova Launcher. I'm using the first, and do not have that option.
When pressing the menu button, I can only select Wallpaper, Manage apps, and System settings.
And I've been all the way through settings, security, device settings, resurrection tools, etc. to find a way to decrease the amount of screens, but without any luck.
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Doh! Forgot the rom, you don't have a TW rom. :silly:
I recommend using Nova Launcher. Press the same button as shown in the picture, then go to Nova Settings > Desktop > Home Screens. There you can add or delete homescreens.
And for the lockscreen. Rom Control > Lockscreen? Under Pie Control.
AriGold said:
Doh! Forgot the rom, you don't have a TW rom. :silly:
I recommend using Nova Launcher. Press the same button as shown in the picture, then go to Nova Settings > Desktop > Home Screens. There you can add or delete homescreens.
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I tried Nova Launcher earlier, but really didn't like it. Gonna give it a shot though.
AriGold said:
And for the lockscreen. Rom Control > Lockscreen? Under Pie Control.
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No luck. Was the first place I tried. And I'm not using Pie either.
Skumse said:
I tried Nova Launcher earlier, but really didn't like it. Gonna give it a shot though.
No luck. Was the first place I tried. And I'm not using Pie either.
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Can you be more specific about what's wrong with your lockscreen? Maybe put up a screenshot?
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Can you be more specific about what's wrong with your lockscreen? Maybe put up a screenshot?
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Okay. It seems that Nova solved my problems with maximum number of apps in a folder, and using a single homescreen.
Now I would like to have single lockscreen as well. Right now I have 3 lockscreens - the right one of them being camera controls, and I would like to just have a single screen, where the only option is to enter the security pin code. No app launching without entering the pin.
I'll see if I can add a screenshot.
I'ts hard to screenshot, but as you might see from the two attachments, there's the option of scrolling right (and left) from the lockscreen, into two separate screens - the rightmost being the camera controls (slightly visible in one of the screenshots).
I'd just like to remove the extra screens, remove the camera access, in fact - remove everything besides one single screen where all you can do is enter the security pin.
Does that make sense?
Try this.
In the lockscreen, drag your finger down from the default clock. You'd enter the Android 4.2.1 lockscreen widgets full-screen view;
Press and hold the individual screen, and drag it up to 'X Remove';
It's a quote from KeithOYS in the original thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36135474&postcount=73993
AriGold said:
Try this.
In the lockscreen, drag your finger down from the default clock. You'd enter the Android 4.2.1 lockscreen widgets full-screen view;
Press and hold the individual screen, and drag it up to 'X Remove';
It's a quote from KeithOYS in the original thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36135474&postcount=73993
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Only problem is... it doesn't work.
When I'm long-pressing the individual lockscreen, I can only add widgets, not delete anything.
EDIT: Correction. I can delete the center screen, thereby having only two screens left. But I can't seem to get rid of the right screen (fullscreen camera widget/app).
What am I doing wrong?
Hi mates!
Is this topic still alive ? I've got a question too. Maybe 2 or 4, in fact))
1) Cannot enable transparent notification bar... Why ?
2) How to center the clock on the lock screen ?
3) How to force the list of settings to fill the whole screen width ?
4) Cannot add the sound profiles to the notification drawer
My device is Galaxy S2, i9100
Notification
Hi..
My Phone is SGS 3 GT-i9305
I just installed this amazing rom.. All I can say its very smoot.. And so far I didnt follow the suggestion of other people who tested it.. Like Installing OMNI Kernel.. I just install the RR Latest Version + Gapps.. and i didnt find any issue so far..
But I just have some few question.. I like the ROM but i wanted to change something..
Like.. How can I push or flash the
1.Video like S4 because the ROM doesnt have a Video Player I just installed the MX Player Pro..
2. SMS Like S3 S4 S5 Note3 sms.. Sorry but i dont like the SMS of this phone.. Its im using a China Phone..
3. Keyboard...Like S4 or Note3...
4. Contacts and Dialer.. Like Normal S3 S4 S5 or Note3.. Its more useful to me..
5. The Call Features.. It really sucks.. It really looks like a China Phone..
6. On Desk Home.. If i have a miscall or unread sms.. It doesnt show anything on the icon..
sorry if i have too many question and wanted to change.. I just wanted to stay on this ROM for long might be permanent.. If its not possible.. Just tell me.. If some of my question are possible.. Please tell me..
Im hoping for a Great answer.. Not just.. "Not Possible"
Thanks
xRenamer
rename your apps universally
This Xposed module allows you to rename your apps as you want. Some launchers have a feature that allows you to change the label of the apps on the launcher. For me this isn't satisfying enough, as the name actually stays the same and if you get an "choose an action" dialog the real name jumps out. The problem is easy, there is no way to. After noticing this module, which is created to rename QuickPic, I got the idea to create an app that allows you to rename any app(almost, see below). I developed the code further(my first android app ^^) to be able to change all the names at runtime and here it is: xRenamer.
Screenshots:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Requirements:
The Xposed Framework
Min sdk version of 11, which should be no problem
Installation:
Install the app.
Activate the module in the xposed settings.
Reboot.
Rename!
Permissions:
KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES to restart the launcher
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE to save the settings
Limits:
At the moment, xRenamer is not able to rename:
System apps
Some rare apps(e.g the amazon app)
I am looking for a way to be able to rename these as well.
As long as this isn't the case, there are color tags in the app list dialog.
Green indicates that the app is an user application
Red indicates that the app is an system application
Yellow indicates that the app is neither in /data, nor in /system stored. Most of the time the app is an user application stored in /mnt/asec
Usage:
To rename an app tap the add button and either enter the package name of the app you want to rename by yourself or press the list button and choose an app from the list of installed apps. When an app has been identified, the icon will show up and a text is shown. Keep in mind that the add button won't be activated until the app has been identified. The add button also doesn't show up if you havn't entered a new name or if an entry for the app already exists.
To remove an entry tap the remove button. The actionbar will turn red and you are now able to delete an entry by simply tapping
it. Tab the button again to exit the remove mode.
To change an entry simply tab it and a dialog will pop up where you can change the name.
Although changes are applied during runtime, you may need to restart various apps for them to realize the change. For this purpose there is a button to restart the launcher hidden in the overflow menu.
Download:
Xposed Repo: Link
From xda: View attachment xRenamer_10.apk
I tested the app on my Note 3, running 4.4.2 and it's running fast and stable.
If you find any bugs, want to give your opinion or have an idea, feel free to do so.
Thanks to:
pyler for the idea and the basic code
rovo89 for the xposed framework
Hey! Thanks for this man!
Work for most apps.
Doesn't work for: Dolphin Browser, .Sprit2 (FM radio) & Google Camera (in data, non in system).
Edit:
Working
I have been in need of this functionality for so long. Thank you! Did not work on DialApp and Today Calendar, but that is it.
Would it be possible to add the ability to change app icons too? With Apex launcher, I can change them on the home screen, but I can't do anything if it is in the drawer and a theme I'm using doesn't cover some of my more obscure apps. That would be the icing on the cake.
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Jesellers88 said:
Would it be possible to add the ability to change app icons too? With Apex launcher, I can change them on the home screen, but I can't do anything if it is in the drawer and a theme I'm using doesn't cover some of my more obscure apps. That would be the icing on the cake.
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Would be amazing!
Jesellers88 said:
Would it be possible to add the ability to change app icons too?
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Thats actually a really nice suggestion. I will look over it today. It would also be a nice Addition to unicon which doesnt allow single items to change.
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GalaxyInABox said:
Thats actually a really nice suggestion. I will look over it today. It would also be a nice Addition to unicon which doesnt allow single items to change.
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It's one of those things that always bug me about apps with horrible icons. I've deleted apps before because I couldn't stand look at them in my drawer. Even better would be to link it directly to installed icon packs and incorporate an icon picker.
I wish I could do this myself, but I'm glad you find the idea interesting.
EDIT: the more I think about it, the more I want to give it a try myself. I have yet to make an app, and I think this would be a great thing to start with.
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This looks awesome. Thank you
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Dint work for me for Quickpic I tried it with Lightning Launcher
I get this message every time I open the app. Please help!
@GalaxyInABox: Great idea!
I've a feature request: Please add an option to change the app-icon, so everybody could use custom icons (some complained about my "ugly icons )
Why does you store the settings on the sd card? /data/data/<packagename>/files sould also be okay.
If it does not work for some apps, it could be because of the wrong/multiple android.intent.action.MAIN/android.intent.category.LAUNCHER activities in the Manifest.xml.
The yellow package names are not good to read on white background, i recommend blue
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I get this message every time I open the app. Please help!
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This happens if the app isn't able to write to your internal sdcard. What device are you using? It could be the case that your device or rom doesnt link /emulated/0 correctly.
defim said:
@GalaxyInABox: Great idea!
I've a feature request: Please add an option to change the app-icon, so everybody could use custom icons (some complained about my "ugly icons )
Why does you store the settings on the sd card? /data/data/<packagename>/files sould also be okay.
If it does not work for some apps, it could be because of the wrong/multiple android.intent.action.MAIN/android.intent.category.LAUNCHER activities in the Manifest.xml.
The yellow package names are not good to read on white background, i recommend blue
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I already have some idea how to do the icon replacer.
And writing to the sdcard will be removed in the next patch. I found a better way to do!
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This happens if the app isn't able to write to your internal sdcard. What device are you using? It could be the case that your device or rom doesnt link /emulated/0 correctly.
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I'm using Galaxy S2 (I9100) running Cyanogenmod 4.3.1. I think it isn't working because my internal sdcard is not at the location /storage but at /storage/sdcard0 or directly /sdcard. Is there any way to resolve the issue?
sbk299 said:
I'm using Galaxy S2 (I9100) running Cyanogenmod 4.3.1. I think it isn't working because my internal sdcard is not at the location /storage but at /storage/sdcard0 or directly /sdcard. Is there any way to resolve the issue?
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I have written a kind of hotfix which discards the use of the sdcard. The drawback is that it requires a reboot after changing the settings(like adding or deleting an entry). I try to find the issue, but if I don't find it quickly, I will upload the hotfixed version as a beta branch.
GalaxyInABox said:
I have written a kind of hotfix which discards the use of the sdcard. The drawback is that it requires a reboot after changing the settings(like adding or deleting an entry). I try to find the issue, but if I don't find it quickly, I will upload the hotfixed version as a beta branch.
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Alright. Thanks a tonne! Been waitin' for this app a long time. A little longer I guess.. But atleast I know it's coming :victory: Thanks again!
I uploaded the hotfix version, which should only be used if you get the error toast.
@GalaxyInABox
Hey, thank you, it's exactly what I needed. I'm going test your app.
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I have written a kind of hotfix which discards the use of the sdcard. The drawback is that it requires a reboot after changing the settings(like adding or deleting an entry)....
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As far as I experience, most Xposed modules require reboot after I apply changes. So, where is the problem?
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As far as I experience, most Xposed modules require reboot after I apply changes. So, where is the problem?
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1.0 doesn't require it so I wanted to mention it.
Problem
Nothing happens at my device!II changed the names,I also rebooted but still no different name! :silly: With the initial release,it showed me the error toast,now with the updated version it doesn't show the message but still not working!
Love the idea, but it's not working on my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. When I press "Restart Launcher", the launcher restarts and then a couple seconds later xRenamer force closes and no changes are applied.
So far, I've tried it on S Educate, Tetris, and aLogcat. All of which are user apps and not stored on SD card.
- Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk.
Well, my V30 arrived today and I really like this phone. I'm not new to LG phones and have dealt with this before but I can't install the app drawer icon on the home page without messing up my new setup and losing a lot of apps and pages. Is there a workaround for this that any of you know about? Thanks in advance for any help on this.
graywoulf1 said:
Well, my V30 arrived today and I really like this phone. I'm not new to LG phones and have dealt with this before but I can't install the app drawer icon on the home page without messing up my new setup and losing a lot of apps and pages. Is there a workaround for this that any of you know about? Thanks in advance for any help on this.
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Install Nova launcher, make app drawer, "import" the other launcher settings. LG in this case.
(Next time don't set up all your other shortcuts and stuff until you get your app drawer...
But Nova launcher can import your current configuration and still have an app drawer.
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Install Nova launcher, make app drawer, "import" the other launcher settings. LG in this case.
(Next time don't set up all your other shortcuts and stuff until you get your app drawer... )
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Thanks for the reply and suggestion. Lesson learned I guess. I have never used a launcher before but I have only heard good things about the Nova launcher. I guess I will give it a try. I wonder why LG set the app drawer icon/function up like that in the first place?
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Thanks for the reply and suggestion. Lesson learned I guess. I have never used a launcher before but I have only heard good things about the Nova launcher. I guess I will give it a try. I wonder why LG set the app drawer icon/function up like that in the first place?
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LG gives choice of "Home" or "Home + App Drawer". But Home is the default. You have to choose the other when setting up...
Apple doesn't give iPhone users an app drawer because they're too probably stupid to find it? Google keeps trying to make Android be like iPhone (clock on the left where notifications go, removing headphone jack, etc) and it seems to have carried over to LG.
Well, since my last post, I installed Nova Launcher Prime and I basically had to start over anyway but it was a breeze having the app drawer right there. I am now exploring all of the settings within the launcher and having a ball doing so. Thanks for the suggestion. :good::good:
graywoulf1 said:
Well, since my last post, I installed Nova Launcher Prime and I basically had to start over anyway but it was a breeze having the app drawer right there. I am now exploring all of the settings within the launcher and having a ball doing so. Thanks for the suggestion. :good::good:
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Use the cube rotation -- it's cool. Use the reverse parallax on wallpaper.
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Use the cube rotation -- it's cool. Use the reverse parallax on wallpaper.
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The cube rotation is cool. Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure about what the wallpaper thing does though. I set it on reverse but I did not see any change. I am using a LG theme called "Lightwave" and it has a live wallpaper that looks like an aurora. I like it. I found a lot of stuff on Nova launcher on YouTube. It's going to be a blast exploring it.
Also on Nova, you can save/backup your homescreen settings, so if something goes wrong you can simply reload it...
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The cube rotation is cool. Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure about what the wallpaper thing does though. I set it on reverse but I did not see any change. I am using a LG theme called "Lightwave" and it has a live wallpaper that looks like an aurora. I like it. I found a lot of stuff on Nova launcher on YouTube. It's going to be a blast exploring it.
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Yeah, the reverse parallax wallpaper effect doesn't work on live wallpapers. I see on new Nova they dropped the "parallax" name and only call it "reverse".
Basically causes the wallpaper in the background to move in the opposite direction of your desktop rotation, so the movement effect is magnified.
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One other tip. Down in Advanced on Home Screen, I have my layouts locked. If I want to change something (add an icon, move an icon, edit a folder name), I can long press on empty space on any of the desktop screens and it will temporarily unlock to allow me to make changes. Otherwise you will accidentally move icons, widgets. I do this for my wife, sister, mother, friends also. Saves a lot of tech support phone calls! After you make the changes, within 30 seconds the layout will re-lock.
Also, you can export your Nova configuration to save elsewhere for safekeeping. Send to Gmail, upload to Google Drive, other destinations. If you wipe your phone, you can then download it and "import". Even helps if you change devices, to move your layout to different phone.
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Another tip: I make my app drawer have a black background, so there's obvious difference between my desktop and app drawer.
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OK, bonus tip. Custom Icon packs. If you've not messed with that yet you are in for real treat. You download, install, and then in Nova Launcher "Look & Feel" Settings section, you apply via dropdown menu in Icon style. (For my own personal reasons, I do NOT have the "Normalize Icon Size" box checked.)
GOOGLE PLAY ICON PACKS
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=icon pack&c=apps&hl=en_US
These are custom icon packs. Some are free with no ads, some cost money, some are free but with ads (which may not appear if you have an ad blocker?). Besides wallpaper, you can totally change the look of your phone with custom icon pack.
I found this one when I had a previous device and keep using it. Has over 3,700 icons:
MyUI 5 - Icon Pack
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.miroex&hl=en_US
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But you can also find many esoteric and radical looking packs to be totally different. Like this one:
LineX Icon Pack
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jndapp.line.x.iconpack&hl=en_US
Not my taste, but others may love it!
But tons in between the two extremes to experiment with!
22 Best Nova Launcher Themes And Icon Packs To Use In 2019
https://fossbytes.com/best-nova-launcher-themes-icon-packs/
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Also on Nova, you can save/backup your homescreen settings, so if something goes wrong you can simply reload it...
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Thanks for that tip. I will be using that feature for sure.
@ChazzMatt, Thanks for all of this information and the icon pack information. The LineX icons are cool. I have seen some of these on YT and I am interested. On the reverse feature, OK, I now know what you were referring to. I will be using that some too I am sure.
One thing I have noticed and you might know a fix for. My phone has lost the "Knock On and Off" function even though I have it turned on. Any ideas on that? Thanks again for your help with Nova.
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graywoulf1 said:
My phone has lost the "Knock On and Off" function even though I have it turned on. Any ideas on that? Thanks again for your help with Nova.
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Go to Nova Launcher "Gestures and Inputs"
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Go to Nova Launcher "Gestures and Inputs"
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Thanks for the tip but that setting as far as using the double knock, only lets me shut down the screen and then I can't use a double knock to turn the screen back on. I can't even use the fingerprint option as well. Nova needs a fix for that.
when using nova to turn off screen double tap works, but you cant doubel tap from anywhere on the screen.
Double Tap on the time (upper right ccorner of you screen) and the screen will turn off. Thats the best and only way to double tap screen off using Nova
oops your question was screen on wih double tap, i have nova and have double tap screen on in setting of the phone (not nova) and the double tap work to turn on screen from anywhere on the off screen, then i use fouble tap on the time to turn screen off.
check you device setting make sure double tap is on.
@jaygo444, Thanks for the information and yes, I do have the double tap feature turned on in the phone settings. I kind of miss having the tap on feature though.
OK, I have a question about icon packs. If I install one and decide to use it with Nova launcher, will it affect my screen icon setup or will it just replace the icons I already have and leave my layout as it is?
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OK, I have a question about icon packs. If I install one and decide to use it with Nova launcher, will it affect my screen icon setup or will it just replace the icons I already have and leave my layout as it is?
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It will leave the layout but just convert the icons to the new look.
If the icon pack itself asks to make changes, say no. You're only applying the icon look through Nova Settings.
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It will leave the layout but just convert the icons to the new look. If the icon pack itself asks to make changes, say no. You're only applying the icon look through Nova Settings.
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Thanks. I installed the icon pack called "Viral" and installed them through Nova. Pretty cool to be able to use different icons.
graywoulf1 said:
Well, my V30 arrived today and I really like this phone. I'm not new to LG phones and have dealt with this before but I can't install the app drawer icon on the home page without messing up my new setup and losing a lot of apps and pages. Is there a workaround for this that any of you know about? Thanks in advance for any help on this.
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I've used Nova launcher for years. However I'm liking the LG launcher right now. You have a few options for home screen.
No need for the app drawer icon since you can slide up from the bottom to get into the app drawer.
The other option which is nice is the IOS way to do it. Flipping through screens to get the app you like.
Also I bought zone launcher so that way I can select a few apps I use at time to time without going into the app drawer. The free version is enough but I like to support the devs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bialy.zonelauncher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azefsw.purchasedapps
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