[APP][JB 4.2+]Android 4.4 Kitkat launcher - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

Hello Guys,
Just wanted to share with you the Android 4.4 Kitkat launcher shared in another post on XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46994536
Note: This is only for devices running JB 4.2+. I havent got a chance to try this out yet for our Xperia devices, if someone can try this out and report. Please follow the instructions in the original post and ofcourse make a Nandroid backup before trying it out!

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OP pls add that you can't install on JB 4.1 and below (ICS included). Thks
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 4

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Confirmed working by me on Neo V. The launcher looks good, only problem is that I don't think there is an option to adjust the 5*5 grid size in the drawer because of which it looks a bit crowded. Adding some screenshots...
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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"
}
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app

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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/106930-a...ece-of-kitkat-with-these-apps-and-wallpapers/ yeah launcher bit crowded and all apps works except keyboard on vishal carbon ROM this ROM almost looks like 4.4 kitkat ROM.. I'm pretty sure 4.4 gives us smooth experience

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ameyk85 said:
Confirmed working by me on Neo V. The launcher looks good, only problem is that I don't think there is an option to adjust the 5*5 grid size in the drawer because of which it looks a bit crowded. Adding some screenshots...
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For me it is normal 4x5
I am using Dark Rom 4.2.2....

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F.A.I.S.A.L said:
For me it is normal 4x5
I am using Dark Rom 4.2.2....
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yeah it automatically adjusts after reboot .. pretty good experience with latest kitkat apps..

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Can you post isntructions on how you did it to work?I'm using carbon rom and couldn't make it work.Thank you.

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mv_best said:
Can you post isntructions on how you did it to work?I'm using carbon rom and couldn't make it work.Thank you.
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Just follow these instructions as given in the original post:
Instructions:
1. Download the zip file from below.
2. Extract the zip and place the apks on your phone
3. Install PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
4. Install Velvet.apk
5. Install GoogleHome.apk
6. Press home button, select the launcher and enjoy!

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mv_best said:
Can you post isntructions on how you did it to work?I'm using carbon rom and couldn't make it work.Thank you.
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i added all the apks directly to the rom into system/app folder and flashed through cwm install keyboard as normal apk fix permission in performance control all works perfectly except google keep :good:

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deccen90 said:
i added all the apks directly to the rom into system/app folder and flashed through cwm install keyboard as normal apk fix permission in performance control all works perfectly except google keep :good:
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Hey, he is asking only about the launcher and not all the other apps as mentioned by you
Btw, you are saying the launcher grid size automatically adjusted itself as 5x4 after a reboot? I have set it as default launcher and rebooted still the grid size for me is 5x5... any other steps which i have missed?? I am using the Beanstalk ROM RC2

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ameyk85 said:
Hey, he is asking only about the launcher and not all the other apps as mentioned by you
Btw, you are saying the launcher grid size automatically adjusted itself as 5x4 after a reboot? I have set it as default launcher and rebooted still the grid size for me is 5x5... any other steps which i have missed?? I am using the Beanstalk ROM RC2
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I'm saying about the link I have given .. If u want I will remove all the posts by me

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deccen90 said:
I'm saying about the link I have given .. If u want I will remove all the posts by me
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Ohh i missed that you have provided a link too.... sorry
BTW, any update to my query regarding the grid size auto adjustment to 5x4?

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ameyk85 said:
Ohh i missed that you have provided a link too.... sorry
BTW, any update to my query regarding the grid size auto adjustment to 5x4?
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no buddy i haven't tried your launcher ... whats ur opinion on 4.4 kitkat ??

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deccen90 said:
no buddy i haven't tried your launcher ... whats ur opinion on 4.4 kitkat ??
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Hey, its not my launcher but the Kitkat 4.4 launcher i was talking about...you and one more member reported that grid size auto adjusts automatically to 5x4 which is not happening in my case...so wanted to know if there is something more that i need to do...
Regarding Kitkat 4.4, I am happy that it has been built to support low end devices :fingers-crossed: and because of which we will be able to use our Xperia 2011 devices for some more time :good:
The launcher looks good, but i prefer something which is configurable like Apex/Nova launcher to this one. The camera, keyboard, calendar, gmail apps are nothing much different that what i use in the current 4.3 based ROM. One app which i really liked was Quickoffice, very handy to create and edit documents on the go.

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Even I'm getting 5x5 grid in the app drawer! Tried rebooting and everything, doesn't help! Can anybody tell how to make it 5x4 grid!?? I'm using CM10.2!