Blink Feed with 3rd party launchers - here is how - AT&T HTC One (M7)

Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.

erik111111 said:
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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i'm using Lightning launcher and i was able to do the same. thanks for sharing!

erik111111 said:
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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Actually to clarify, it looks like the activity shortcut I was using is from the Apex launcher i also have on the phone.. It just shows as a choice in the ADW custom shortcut menu. I also notice an activity shortcut form Nova launcher in there too.

erik111111 said:
Actually to clarify, it looks like the activity shortcut I was using is from the Apex launcher i also have on the phone.. It just shows as a choice in the ADW custom shortcut menu. I also notice an activity shortcut form Nova launcher in there too.
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lol, which is exactly the same setup as my device ( i have Apex as a backup launcher). nonetheless, i like having access to blinkfeed (right now).

Thanks dude.. Was of gr8 help..
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Anyone confirm it works on Nova? Not on wifi so I can't download it.
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Tw1tchy said:
Anyone confirm it works on Nova? Not on wifi so I can't download it.
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Sure does.

Thank you for this. Only real advantage to sense launcher is blink feed imo
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Jrbourque said:
Thank you for this. Only real advantage to sense launcher is blink feed imo
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Agreed

So is it working as an app with the 3rd party launcher? Is that what your saying
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ratchetjaw said:
So is it working as an app with the 3rd party launcher? Is that what your saying
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Sort of. It is really just an icon to switch between sense 5 and the 3rd party launcher. You will remain in the sense 5 launcher until you hit the home button. However, I see no reason to stay in sense 5 except for blinkfeed, so yes, I am using it like an app and deleted all the non blinkfeed homescreens and dock icons. Of course sense 5 doesn't let you delete the app drawer icon so that is still there.
You retain full functionality of the blinkfeed page (clock/weather/and blinkfeed options). You can still tap the weather and get details, tap the clock to get world times, etc.

Along those lines, anyone know how to get the original HTC 4x2 weather flip clock into a launcher OTHER than Sense, such as nova launcher? Not as a downloaded widget from the play store, but the one I could add to the Sense additional home screens.

pierceheart said:
Along those lines, anyone know how to get the original HTC 4x2 weather flip clock into a launcher OTHER than Sense, such as nova launcher? Not as a downloaded widget from the play store, but the one I could add to the Sense additional home screens.
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I've been able to get access to most all of the Sense widgets when using Lightning Launcher...

I set my activity to a gesture. So I pinch to zoom and it jumps into blink feed
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Will it work, with TSF Shell? If so. How
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Anyone figure out a work around to get the status bar to be transparent like when using sense launcher
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genius
erik111111 said:
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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this has made my day knowing i can use blinkfeed with anything on my phone, but i dont know how to create a custom shortcut to an activity and where to delete all the sense things, sorry im proper noob. thank you for any help u can give me mate.

Team hammer said:
this has made my day knowing i can use blinkfeed with anything on my phone, but i dont know how to create a custom shortcut to an activity and where to delete all the sense things, sorry im proper noob. thank you for any help u can give me mate.
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Sure, I can help.
What launcher are you using?

CXENTE said:
Will it work, with TSF Shell? If so. How
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mee2!!wanna have blinkfeed in TSF launcher!!!:fingers-crossed:
but i guess not working

This should help you out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Biotic.flip
An app im working on. Plz leave feedback on google play since i dont hang around in these forums.

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[Q] HTC Widgets /w a Different Launcher.

Hope this is a good place to ask this.
Ok I Love the HTC Widgets and Framework.. But I absolutely hate the Launcher it has.
Is there anyway to keep the HTC Framework but have a Different Launcher for it. Id love to use Launcher PRO or Zeam. Either one or something similar.
apparently this is an extremely difficult task and to my knowledge nobody has been able to do this on any phone ever. so chances are no. I would love to use zeam too but i think we are stuck with what we have.
This has been asked too many times. Answer no. replacement launcher pro paid version.
suggestion SEARCH
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Its possible, you have to remove ever applications dependace on HTC.resources.apk and make every application individual on its own instead of depending on another framework... This way it would show up on every launcher but... Too much work for something so little
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I think by "launcher" the OP means the "home" or desktop. IE he wants HTC Sense, but with say the bottom 5 icon setup that Go Launcher, LP, or ADW use, and maybe the ability to change the grid.
Thanks for the information. I was wondering this myself.
Morkai Almandragon said:
I think by "launcher" the OP means the "home" or desktop. IE he wants HTC Sense, but with say the bottom 5 icon setup that Go Launcher, LP, or ADW use, and maybe the ability to change the grid.
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Yes Exactly. I love the Sense Widgets.. But I miss my Bottom Icons on the bottom bar.. Which I Thought was the Launcher Bar?
but Either way it sounds like its either Sense or No-Sense No In between.
sammyboy405 said:
but Either way it sounds like its either Sense or No-Sense No In between.
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yes, exactly..
Fancy widget pro has the clock widget. The only difference is that it doesn't flip. It's one of the custom skins.
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[Q] Whats the Best Home ReplaceMent APP out?

Hi Guys,
Quick question out of Adw launcher and LauncherPro or Go Launcher Which is the best to use??
I want Photo Widgets But it seems theses Home replaceMents Dont have them
Launcher pro and ADW use to have Photo widgets but not anymore
do you guys have any ideas or should i just stick to Sense
KiK me at username CellOo
thanks​
I use adw now....been for about 7 mo.that now...I used to use LP....been a while tho....but I'm almost positive that LP had the people widgets but adw doesn't.....I guess it all comes down to personal preference....but there's a TON in the market....but I.always though.adw was a bit more stable
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Yea LP does have peolpe widget but was seeing if any home replce ment had a photo frame widget​
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a_droid.pictureframe&feature=search_result
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.deanstudios.frameme&feature=related_apps
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.thinkjava.androidphotowidgetfree&feature=related_apps
Actually, I've been using 'HE Launcher 2' lately (free from the market) and I love it. You can choose from all the popular docks (including a perfect Sense rosie, stock Gingerbread, Samsung, Froyo, espresso, blur, etc.), it has swipe-to-hide notification bar feature that works perfectly, and you can completely customize the size of your homescreens AND widgets.
Plus, Custom transitions, a blazing fast FULL app drawer, supports live wallpaper too..
I added a flip-clock with fancy widgets home, so now my phone LOOKS like it's running the Stock launcher, but it's waaay faster.
Check it out:
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handlerexploit.launcher.reloaded2
R WE NOT PHONES?!?
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i rather have no witgets with the launcher and then choose one from the market, just because you get to try and pick the one you like most
chamucoliz said:
i rather have no witgets with the launcher and then choose one from the market, just because you get to try and pick the one you like most
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i use adw launcher
I have been using LP for a while now, sense was driving me nuts lol.
The stock android photo frame widget will work with any launcher..
Try out Go Launcher, it's free with alot of different themes and widgets (including a people, messaging, and Facebook widget)
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Go launcher EX works wonders for me , couple it with the pure messenger and calendar and built in FB widget its stunning.
So I know this might seem funny to some people...
But I REALLY love the people widget that Sense has that lists favorites along the left but their last interaction next to them. Like latest facebook status, or call timing, or text message, etc.
Does any replacement launcher offer something similar?
Or is there a standalone app/widget that can do this?
If so, I definitely wouldn't mind parting with Sense...
I know that I'm not the only Launcherpro user out there!
Honestly I originally chose LPP because of the sense like widgets, but with the addition of themes (icon and widget) and transition animations, I really can't use anything else.
Plus I've found LPP to be more responsive than go or Adw, but i know many would argue on this point.
Really its just personal preference- they're all great launchers.
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ADW
+10 char
I'm anxious to see which launcher will be the first to be in 3D, similar to the EVO3D commercials, which shows the Sense home screen in 3D.
I have tried all launchers outhere and always go back to launcher pro. If you know how to set it up you'll have the smoother best looking launcher. LP is running at a cap 60fps scrolling with no lag. Transition effect "scale" and even iphone user are shock in how much more smoother my launcher is compare to an iphone 4. The widget are awesome too. Im using facebook, calendar and bookmark with honeycomb theme. Would not go back to any other launcher again. If anyone mention stutter or lag in LP is because they have not set it up right in the setting cause i was getting lag at first too.
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I have ADW EX and LPP, the only complaint I have with LPP is the app drawer animation seems incredibly choppy.
joehunni said:
I have ADW EX and LPP, the only complaint I have with LPP is the app drawer animation seems incredibly choppy.
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Bad configuration in the setting, had the same problem, now is running smooth as butter.
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Go launcher ex with honeycomb theme? Yes plz
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A bit off topic, but I use adw, and I can't get it to Stick. When I hit home, sense comes back up. I used to get a choice, and could check use this choice always so adw would come up when I hit home. Anyone know how to get it back?
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dougstoner said:
A bit off topic, but I use adw, and I can't get it to Stick. When I hit home, sense comes back up. I used to get a choice, and could check use this choice always so adw would come up when I hit home. Anyone know how to get it back?
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Go to /settings/applications/manage apps/all/HTC sense.....and click on clear defaults. Then try hitting home button.
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ICS specific launchers

There are 2 launchers in the works for ICS and both of them work on our tablets! You can check them out at the following links...
Nova Launcher
Trebuchet (CM9) Launcher
If anyone knows of any others, post them here.
Has anyone tried using ADW EX with ICS? I just got ADW set up to my liking the other day, and I would really like to be able to keep things laid out the way they are now.
ZebTheCalvinist said:
Has anyone tried using ADW EX with ICS? I just got ADW set up to my liking the other day, and I would really like to be able to keep things laid out the way they are now.
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Just installed it...works great! Waay better
ZebTheCalvinist said:
Has anyone tried using ADW EX with ICS? I just got ADW set up to my liking the other day, and I would really like to be able to keep things laid out the way they are now.
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I have it running on mine, everything is the same except I was using Wizz widgets facebook app on my home page and it was no longer scrollable. Not an adw issue but that is the only thing I've noticed that's "different".
I use wizz on stock ICS launcher and can still scroll in twitter and Facebook.
epicfailure53 said:
I have it running on mine, everything is the same except I was using Wizz widgets facebook app on my home page and it was no longer scrollable. Not an adw issue but that is the only thing I've noticed that's "different".
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ADW EX works fine but puts an ugly blue line across the top of the screen.
I tried going to ADW EX after ICS update, but all Google widgets no longer scroll which is a dealbreaker for me. I sent an email to the developer for a fix.
cali310 said:
ADW EX works fine but puts an ugly blue line across the top of the screen.
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yea that line sucks, but it goes away when you hide the options
xdaspyder said:
yea that line sucks, but it goes away when you hide the options
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what option do I hide to get rid of it?
Yeah I have teh same problem. Hopefully will be fixed in an update
You can hide all the top options by:
- long pressing on the screen
-Then click launcher actions
-Find hide status bar ( I think it's what it's called)
-it'll put a shortcut on the screen, click that
Now the top bar should be gone
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What's everyone using as a launcher?

Just curious if people prefer stock or a replacement launcher?
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Nova.
I used ROM Cleaner to remove the sense launcher.
Ha I was also wondering this. Was just about to ask and saw this thread. I was wanting to make a sleek simple homescreen and someone said I couldn't change icons with stock launcher.
How easy is it to switch back and forth between launchers?
As easy as installing from the play store and running it.
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But would it keep all the settings. Like could you set up two different launchers and have them set the way you want. Then just feel like going to a different look one day just because you feel like it lol.
Yes. A launcher is just an app like any other app. Settings get saved.
Nova, have used it since I got my Galaxy S2. Love it easy backup/restore change icons individually, and more!
Just installed Nova Launcher and gotta say its pretty cool. Here's what I created. Just two questions. Can nova launcher make the status bar clear? And I used simple text to change icons on the dock but it has black background behind the words. Can I make that clear somehow.
I use apex launcher and as nova
It's amazing, I had no trouble changing plenty of phones while keeping my layout
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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I like the sense clock, so I'm on stock. Used apex pro on my gs3
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HTCTX said:
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Action Launcher - allows minimalist approach, very fast to select apps. And Blink Feed app from appstore switches back into sense launcher so I can go back and forth.
Apex
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
aimetti said:
ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
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I've always liked the stock launchers over Nova, Apex, etc. Although I did enjoy them on CM roms on the One X when I had it. Usually I'm not a fan of stock Android. I've always much preferred the manufacturer skins.
I love sense 5 too much to switch
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Stock and love it
oddfuturejoey said:
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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yeah its called iOS lol
Seggzy said:
Stock and love it
yeah its called iOS lol
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Or miui launcher
HTCTX said:
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Man, $15 seems kinda steep for that.

[Q]Scrolling wallpaper

is there a way to get scrolling wallpaper working on the stock sense rom? i'm using apex, which has a scrolling wallpaper option, and i tried using quickpic(since the sense gallery wallpaper picker only crops for a non-scrollable wallpaper) but nothing will work. i always just get a static background
any workarounds?
without rooting, that is. i'm trying to use the phone stock for a little while before i root to see how i like it
Pretty sure this was removed totally in sense 5....
In fact, I dont even get it to work with Nova Launcher Prime either. I select a 2160px * 1080px as wallpaper with wallpaper scrolling enabled, but all i get is a static 1080px wallpaper and no scroll effect.
There is an option in nova launcher settings to force scrolling wallpaper for Samsung devices like the galaxy. Just make sure that is ticked and it will work.
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You can download the app landscape wallpaper from the market for free,it will allow you to do so with the stock or aftermarket launchers.
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eVoLpaNda said:
There is an option in nova launcher settings to force scrolling wallpaper for Samsung devices like the galaxy. Just make sure that is ticked and it will work.
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Thank you. It works fine with that setting enabled. I owe you one
Works fine.
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
Works fine.
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yeah, it seems nova works, but i use apex. oh well haha
mattpannella said:
yeah, it seems nova works, but i use apex. oh well haha
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Works for my GS2 on Apex. Make sure you download QuickPic from the playstore. Then long press on your homescreen and select Wallpapers, where it says Choose wallpaper from..select QuickPic. It should work from there.
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yeah, i've tried quickpic and the stock android gallery, no luck
i installed nova real quick and that worked, but i like apex more. so it has something to do with sense i guess.
Has anyone found a way to scroll in sense curious?
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