[Q] [HELP] Problem with GO Launcher EX - HTC EVO 3D

I recently installed Go Launcher on my HTC Evo 3d, and I notcied that when I play games, the touch controls are behaving strangely. For example, if pushing right arrow to move my character in an NES emulator, if I press the a or b button on the other side of the screen, my character will stop moving right. It's a very strange issue and it affects all games I have tried. Haven't been able to find any help online. Thoughts or suggestions?

Not go launchers fault.
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Could you expand on that at all? I don't have the problem when I'm not using Go Launcher.

Uninstall GoLauncher EX would be your best bet. I don't see why you should go out of your way to install faulty launchers on your phone.

Yeah, I have. I just want to use it because it seems to have a lot of really cool themes for it. I used ADW launcher but Go launcher is far better.

BarnabyJones said:
I recently installed Go Launcher on my HTC Evo 3d, and I notcied that when I play games, the touch controls are behaving strangely. For example, if pushing right arrow to move my character in an NES emulator, if I press the a or b button on the other side of the screen, my character will stop moving right. It's a very strange issue and it affects all games I have tried. Haven't been able to find any help online. Thoughts or suggestions?
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I have the same problem with go launcher ex and I am sure it's go launcher. My touch screen response becomes real choppy. You can check this with touch screen test app.... I haven't found a fix so I Uninstalled it....

Tuoni said:
Uninstall GoLauncher EX would be your best bet. I don't see why you should go out of your way to install faulty launchers on your phone.
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Golauncher is by far the best, along with all the go software, htc could learn all about speed and functionality
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bloodrain954 said:
Golauncher is by far the best, along with all the go software, htc could learn all about speed and functionality
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It sure is nice but not when you are playing games or basically need multi touch-sliding games.

sounds like the problem i was having when i had a lock screen replacement, messes with the multi touch for some weird reason :/ but i use go launcher and only have that problem when i use go locker or widget locker etc

84guy said:
sounds like the problem i was having when i had a lock screen replacement, messes with the multi touch for some weird reason :/ but i use go launcher and only have that problem when i use go locker or widget locker etc
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Hmmm....I'll try again.... This time without go locker.

hi friends,
I installed go launcher on my htc chacha and I have an annoying problem with hardware keyboard
1) I cant dial numbers. I have to press phone(green key) then dial a number.
2) Before installing it when I typed a letter it went smart dialing and I FOUND IT VERY USEFUL, but now it goes to google search and completely useless.
anyone can help????????

bloodrain954 said:
Golauncher is by far the best, along with all the go software, htc could learn all about speed and functionality
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Lol. It has some decent sliding animations but isn't a patch on Sense.
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hi friends,
I installed go launcher on my htc chacha and I have an annoying problem with hardware keyboard
1) I cant dial numbers. I have to press phone(green key) then dial a number.
2) Before installing it when I typed a letter it went smart dialing and I FOUND IT VERY USEFUL, but now it goes to google search and completely useless.
anyone can help????????

majidnourollahi said:
hi friends,
I installed go launcher on my htc chacha and I have an annoying problem with hardware keyboard
1) I cant dial numbers. I have to press phone(green key) then dial a number.
2) Before installing it when I typed a letter it went smart dialing and I FOUND IT VERY USEFUL, but now it goes to google search and completely useless.
anyone can help????????
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Because go launcher doesn't support the keyboard in the same way Sense does.
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Atomix86 said:
Lol. It has some decent sliding animations but isn't a patch on Sense.
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You let me know when sense is half as smooth or creative and actually useful as golauncher.
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bloodrain954 said:
You let me know when sense is half as smooth or creative and actually useful as golauncher.
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Clearly behind the times and hasn't used Sense 3.5 or above. Trolls gonna troll.
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84guy said:
sounds like the problem i was having when i had a lock screen replacement, messes with the multi touch for some weird reason :/ but i use go launcher and only have that problem when i use go locker or widget locker etc
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Yep this was the issue.... I uninstalled go locker and the touch screen issues went away.

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Atomix86 said:
Clearly behind the times and hasn't used Sense 3.5 or above. Trolls gonna troll.
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You let me know when 3.5 is official, kthx
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Anyway to add the 3d app drawer to a Rom?

Is there anyway to add the 3d app draw to any Rom? Or does it have to be built into the Rom itself?
EDIT FOUND A WAY TO ADD THE 3D APP DRAW WITHOUT INSTALLING A SECOND LAUNCHER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ-LDznRer0
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I don't know if you mean put a 3d app drawer in rosie, but ADW and LauncherPro both have the 3d app drawer. You can find it in their settings. Just download whichever one you want from the market. I personally use LauncherPro.
LP - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher
ADW - https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher
Yea i know you can have it with launcher pro, but its so annoying that you have 2 launch screens. When i click on my app button i want it to be the 3d gallery, not have to select the launcher. So yes i would want it in rosie.
bmx5656 said:
Yea i know you can have it with launcher pro, but its so annoying that you have 2 launch screens. When i click on my app button i want it to be the 3d gallery, not have to select the launcher. So yes i would want it in rosie.
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Are you asking about the 3d app drawer or the 3d gallery?
g00s3y said:
Are you asking about the 3d app drawer or the 3d gallery?
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3d app draw, that lp has. So when scrolling through the apps it looks like a 3d cube.
Oh ok, what do you mean by 2 launch screens? Yes you will have 2 launchers, but only 1 of them will be used. It's not like you have to use Sense, then launch LP. LP will just "replace" Sense.
g00s3y said:
Oh ok, what do you mean by 2 launch screens? Yes you will have 2 launchers, but only 1 of them will be used. It's not like you have to use Sense, then launch LP. LP will just "replace" Sense.
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I had lp one time thinking it would just add the 3d draw, but then every time i hit home button it would ask which home, sense or lp, and that got really annoying fast. Plus i like my home screen from virus rom, just want the 3d draw. Unless theres a way to do what im asking. Or maybe i would give lp or adw a try if i didnt have to pick the launcher every time i hit home.
bmx5656 said:
I had lp one time thinking it would just add the 3d draw, but then every time i hit home button it would ask which home, sense or lp, and that got really annoying fast. Plus i like my home screen from virus rom, just want the 3d draw. Unless theres a way to do what im asking. Or maybe i would give lp or adw a try if i didnt have to pick the launcher every time i hit home.
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Hit the home button, when the 2 choices pop up, check the box below that says "use as default" and then select LP.
Just check the box under the home selection to use this as default, then you won't get asked every time. Thought it was pretty self explanatory.
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necosino said:
Just check the box under the home selection to use this as default, then you won't get asked every time. Thought it was pretty self explanatory.
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yea just saw that, however it wont let me apply my virus theme to it. I have a developer i know looking into it for me to see if he can turn the 3d app draw into a apk.

App icons not showing

I'm pretty sure I've read about this in other threads, but the apps that I have on my SD card only have the generic Android app icon on the home screen and inside folders on home screen.
I read on Google that you can use an app called Fast Reboot and it would restart Sense, but when I run it, it says it restarted Sense but it didn't...
Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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i have the same problem
go to personalize, then change the skin. Make sure you search before you post a new topic. Hope this helps though.
i found a way to fix it ...go to settings ....applications ....manage applications ...htc sense and then force stop the htc sense then press home ...sense will restart and the icons will show ...it worked for me
brian6592 said:
go to personalize, then change the skin. Make sure you search before you post a new topic. Hope this helps though.
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Thanks. And sorry. For some reason the search always force closes on my phone. :-/
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raed81 said:
i found a way to fix it ...go to settings ....applications ....manage applications ...htc sense and then force stop the htc sense then press home ...sense will restart and the icons will show ...it worked for me
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You know, I knew that would work but for some reason I just assumed that Sense wouldn't have been listed in the app list and just never bothered to actually check..... I feel stupid!
But thank you!
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Genie widget

I just realized genie widget was missing from the stock ROM. Here it is if anybody wants it. Goes to /system/app, set permissions and reboot.
http://db.tt/tCzx1ZeV
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Can anyone go to the evo 3D forums and find newtoroots sense4 port and rip the genie widget from that? It matched so perfect, was sad to see it missing
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Rippley05 said:
Can anyone go to the evo 3D forums and find newtoroots sense4 port and rip the genie widget from that? It matched so perfect, was sad to see it missing
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why cant u go and get it tho?
You would think someone coming here from the 3d would have it handy somewhere. To prevent someone from having to DL an entire ROM just to get it. I came from Evo 4g to here, so I'm not familiar with newts, and dont have any files from 3d forum.
Actually, I'll bet any Gapps package would have it, I would think. I just was surprised it didn't come stock. I use the widget on my main homescreen.
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so for some of us coming from samsuck, what are you talking about? screenshots?
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flex360 said:
why cant u go and get it tho?
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I tried, it appears to not be a normal apk that you can install... Out of my knowledge range
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686999&highlight=news+and+weather
Genie widget = news and weather app.
This one can be installed like a normal data app. I renamed it so I would remember what it was since genie widget hardly gives any clue. Just download it to your sd card and click it and it will install like any other app. The menu key shows up on it as well which didn't work for me on my transformer Prime if I used the system/app version. Kind of hard to customize without a menu key. Not sure if that would be an issue on the EVO LTE but I didn't care to find out.
Although I am unsure if the HTC version had better customization or widgets than the stock google version which is what this is I believe. I only use it for the app. I would give credit to whoever posted it but I can't even remember where I got it. I used google search awhile ago to find it.
I actually have a couple that will install like a regular app as well. I'll post them tonight
I have one with no background and one with a smoke/transparent background.
I sent a PM to Newt and asked if he could help me get the one from his port to work on our phones..hoping he hooks us up.
Works, but when tapping on the weather screen for a hourly view, it has an error reading "Unfortunately, News & Weather has stopped". That feature was a big plus with this app, hope someone can figure out how to get that to work again.
dmasta said:
Works, but when tapping on the weather screen for a hourly view, it has an error reading "Unfortunately, News & Weather has stopped". That feature was a big plus with this app, hope someone can figure out how to get that to work again.
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You have force gpu rendering enabled on your phone. Settings>Developer options>Force GPU rendering.
Uncheck that and it will work.
Also, I'm not sure you know this but tapping the weather icon on HTC's weather clock widget that most people seem to keep on their homescreen brings up a screen with weather details and at the bottom there are tabs where you can look at the hourly conditions as well in a little more detail.
Evo_Shift said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686999&highlight=news+and+weather
Genie widget = news and weather app.
This one can be installed like a normal data app. I renamed it so I would remember what it was since genie widget hardly gives any clue. Just download it to your sd card and click it and it will install like any other app. The menu key shows up on it as well which didn't work for me on my transformer Prime if I used the system/app version. Kind of hard to customize without a menu key. Not sure if that would be an issue on the EVO LTE but I didn't care to find out.
Although I am unsure if the HTC version had better customization or widgets than the stock google version which is what this is I believe. I only use it for the app. I would give credit to whoever posted it but I can't even remember where I got it. I used google search awhile ago to find it.
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Thanks!

Home Screen Rotation

Some where I read in the reviews that finally Sense 4.0 provides hone screen rotation, but today I check the phone in sprint store and it does not...Now I know that I can use 3rd party launchers but then I will lose sense advantages...What is with android and home screen rotation is it another of of the apple patent thing?
asteetva said:
Some where I read in the reviews that finally Sense 4.0 provides hone screen rotation, but today I check the phone in sprint store and it does not...Now I know that I can use 3rd party launchers but then I will lose sense advantages...What is with android and home screen rotation is it another of of the apple patent thing?
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I will do it in Car mode even after you exit car mode if using the HTC Dock. It will also do it when using media link.
I am not sure why they won't allow us to do it at will though. I would like this to happen.
Many custom Roms allow landscape...
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with sense?
bhint15 said:
Many custom Roms allow landscape...
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with sense or without sense?
Is there a way to achieve this without flashing a ROM? is there a build.prop setting that could be changed? it does work in car mode after all....
You need a modified rosie.apk. You need to be rooted to change it but don't need to be bootloader unlocked. There are threads about it on here.
asteetva said:
with sense or without sense?
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With sense. There are a couple of ways to do it.... If you do not want to root, you can get app from the play store that will rotate the home screen..... I forget the name of the app though....
Or you can flash a custom rom... I m using charmeleon rom and there is an option for screen rotation.
DarkManX4lf said:
With sense. There are a couple of ways to do it.... If you do not want to root, you can get app from the play store that will rotate the home screen..... I forget the name of the app though....
Or you can flash a custom rom... I m using charmeleon rom and there is an option for screen rotation.
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oh ok... i still have not got evo, but wanting to switch from sgs2, want to make sure i m not making a mistake as sgs3 is around the corner too...
asteetva said:
oh ok... i still have not got evo, but wanting to switch from sgs2, want to make sure i m not making a mistake as sgs3 is around the corner too...
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If I were you, I would just wait for the sgs3 to come out.... So you can compare the two and make your choice then.
Also you can check out reviews of it and there will be reviews directly comparing both.....
DarkManX4lf said:
If I were you, I would just wait for the sgs3 to come out.... So you can compare the two and make your choice then.
Also you can check out reviews of it and there will be reviews directly comparing both.....
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yeah that is the plan, not leaning more towards evo though, as i have used only htc phones sgs2 is the only samsung phone i owned...but yes will wait one more week and see...thank you so much for providing me correct info, if i had asked this kind of question in SGS2 forum, being an evo owner, i would be dead by now..
The app is rotation locker from playstore. After installing click on it and longpress auto rotate. Bamm you have landscape rosie
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As others have mentioned it does rotate home screen and app screens if you exit car mode with the phone still docked. I have not been able to rotate these screens outside of the dock, however.
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Doctechx said:
As others have mentioned it does rotate home screen and app screens if you exit car mode with the phone still docked. I have not been able to rotate these screens outside of the dock, however.
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I am still not getting the answer...Is it because os some patent infringement or something else?
I have tried a few android phones and none seem to provide it. Now I tried apex launcher, go launcher and others and they can provide it, so I am still not sure why we do not get it in stock launchers?
Rotation locker worked great on my phone but has one maybe unknown side effect. If you have it set to permanently stay on landscape or you have the auto rotation feature enabled and you enter the camera app you will be in for a nice treat.
The camera app focus disorients and everything looks funny and in a strange angle. You have to aet tthe phone to portrait mode so everything could go back to normal.
Other than that, the app works great!
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Replacement launcher (ADW EX) but with annoying Menu button

I have not rooted my EVO LTE yet. But I installed ADW EX for now and can't stand the menu button on the bottom. It takes up too much space.
I'm not a Sense fan and was hoping version 4.0 was better, but but after a couple of days I still prefer pure Android. Unfortunately I can't figure out why HTC and others are adding permanent home, and back and recent buttons when ICS looks better without them.
Even when I root and install CM9, for example, I'll have a huge menu button that takes up too much space.
Anyone see what I'm talking about?
What can we do about it?
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Man I installed go launcher and I'm wondering the same exact thing. I upgraded to this phone to have a bigger screen than my s2 and I can't even do that without sense..
Does anyone know how to get rid of that menu vertical ... at the bottom?
I think an option is to use Apex or Holo launcher. They seem to be better suited for ics. Just saw a video review of it here http://goo.gl/cykps
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Another option is Nova Launcher. It is a true ICS launcher that is really slick and and does away with the three dot menu.
There is a mod that could be flash to remove menu bar and remaps it. Have you guys tried it?
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If you flash cm9 they remapped the buttons that crap is gone, it's running way better than sense also. Just a few minor issues.
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But is there an official CM9 out for the evo? One thing I'm not liking is the 1gb ram and sense. Sense is still too heavy for 1 gb ram. Sometimes it takes 15-20 seconds to load the sense launcher.
I bought apex pro. Better, but when I jump to different apps then hit the home button, sometimes it takes a few seconds to load the launcher.
That just tells me memory is running out somewhere (sense).
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OP, just to clarify, when you unlock and run CM9 , you WON'T have the big long menu bar. Even on sense, if you're rooted you can get rid of it.
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scottspa74 said:
OP, just to clarify, when you unlock and run CM9 , you WON'T have the big long menu bar. Even on sense, if you're rooted you can get rid of it.
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+1 on Nova.
Running Fresh 1.0 with Nova launcher, no lag but never really had any of the Sense 4.0 reload issues that some talked about anyway. Figured it was just the GS3 people trying to troll but maybe a bad batch of cells went out too..
Anyway, NOVA is sick! Setup the way you want, gives you better visual then GO etc (IMO) and great on footprint (memory). Works very well and as the other user stated, its native to ICS anyway. Give it a shot, blows the doors off anything else I tried and no lag anywhere..
Fresh is great too IMO, there are some great multitasking tips using the ROM toolbox, adjusting heaps etc..works well also,
scottspa74 said:
OP, just to clarify, when you unlock and run CM9 , you WON'T have the big long menu bar. Even on sense, if you're rooted you can get rid of it.
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What you say would be a solution for my discontent. I'm going to root soon and will remove some of the sense bloatware, but removing the menu also interests me. Regarding CM9 once it's officially supported ill be on board.
I bought apex and almost bought nova instead. They both look interesting.
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Just to let you know the menu button on the bottom shows because those apps having been optimized to ICS, yes after 7-8 months and developers still doing the same, thats the reason you dont see any system apps doing that, cause their optimize, I wish developers would tho
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So it's just a matter of time before more apps are optimized? It is very annoying...
tried nova launcher today it's great!
Born2Evo said:
So it's just a matter of time before more apps are optimized? It is very annoying...
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Yup
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Another option I wouldn't mind would be to hack the recent apps button to make it think it's the menu button. I'm used to long pressing the home button anyways. I think the Sgs3 is like that.
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livpalm said:
Another option I wouldn't mind would be to hack the recent apps button to make it think it's the menu button. I'm used to long pressing the home button anyways. I think the Sgs3 is like that.
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You should look around in the development section. Both issues you mentioned already have fixes.
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jadoe05 said:
You should look around in the development section. Both issues you mentioned already have fixes.
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Will do just that. Thx
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