Hi All,
I'm new to this forum. Currently using pixel 3 on nova and don't plan to root. I really like the UI on stock pixel three but three things are driving me nuts.
No notification numbers
Cant use icon packs
Unable to change grid size
That huge bat that comes with new navigation gestures (I do like the idea though)
Question is, are there any lightweight launchers that can do all that? Plus if possible still have new pixel gestures but with a transparent navigation bar? I'm currently using nova, although I like it, I would want something that closely mimics the pixel 3 UI. Anything a out there that does all that. Thanks for the help!
Dav
Check this forum for TulsaDiver's P3 launcher mod script. I've not wanted to move away from the stock launcher but couldn't stand the search bar, grid size and icon labels. He put in a ton of work and built an ADB based solution.
Edit: Just saw that you said you don't want to root. This sort of thing is why you root.
What about Lawnchair v2? I've been using it since the day I got my P3, and I think it does all the things you mentioned.
CSX321 said:
What about Lawnchair v2? I've been using it since the day I got my P3, and I think it does all the things you mentioned.
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that's what i use.
So does Nova :good:
Thanks man
The only one that integrates with multitask is the default am I right?
flipim said:
The only one that integrates with multitask is the default am I right?
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Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
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Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
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Nova too :good:
(At least the latest beta version)
CSX321 said:
Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
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Spyritus said:
Nova too :good:
(At least the latest beta version)
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What I mean is when you open multitask (sliding up from bottom) with default launcher you get some quick access to most used apps and also multitask (that 2 things at same time), also the sliding option is integrated, so if you slide half way it opens multitask with quick acces, and if you slide up until the end, it open the app box.
I didnt find any way to replicate that.
Well, no third party launcher can do what you want... yet.
If you want to keep the stock launcher and change icons, root is the way to go, sadly.
Spyritus said:
Well, no third party launcher can do what you want... yet.
If you want to keep the stock launcher and change icons, root is the way to go, sadly.
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I want to change grid and remove labels.. is that posible with root and stock launcher?
flipim said:
I want to change grid and remove labels.. is that posible with root and stock launcher?
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If you mean number of columns and size of icons, yes.
Tulsadiver said:
If you mean number of columns and size of icons, yes.
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How? Any magisk module?
flipim said:
How? Any magisk module?
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Go here. This works on the Pixel 3 also.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/themes/pixel-launcher-mods-adb-t3856876
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Go here. This works on the Pixel 3 also.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/themes/pixel-launcher-mods-adb-t3856876
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that requires root from what i can tell.. OP doesnt want root..
dgrobe2112 said:
that requires root from what i can tell.. OP doesnt want root..
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I didn't reply to the op.....
w0rdie said:
Check this forum for TulsaDiver's P3 launcher mod script. I've not wanted to move away from the stock launcher but couldn't stand the search bar, grid size and icon labels. He put in a ton of work and built an ADB based solution.
Edit: Just saw that you said you don't want to root. This sort of thing is why you root.
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Could you pls send me a link for P3 launher mod script, i cant find it
Thanks
[email protected] said:
Could you pls send me a link for P3 launher mod script, i cant find it
Thanks
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At bottom of op.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/adb-tulsadiver-mods-installer-t3857822
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At bottom of op.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/adb-tulsadiver-mods-installer-t3857822
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Thanks,
Is there any mode to change each folder icon or to use icon from 1st app in folder?
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Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
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Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
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Icon thread read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311832
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
sm625614 said:
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
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OK you need to look in Galaxy S II Themes and Apps
sm625614 said:
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
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What launcher are you using? Most allow you to replace icons with ones of your choosing, you'll just have to put them on your sdcard.
If you're wanting to theme icons at the system level, or your launcher doesn't allow you to select a custom icon, then you'll have to modify apks.
sm625614 said:
Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
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Send me the icons and I'll make a flashable .zip for you that will change them, hassle free ( plus a recovery one so you can revert them if you don't like them ).
It's 2 minutes of work
Edit : I figure you want to change them while using Touchwiz, because replacement launchers do it easily anyway
Thank You Sir!!!!
I have uploaded the contacts messaing apps and all icons i dont need the dialer as it is stock look in the newest 2.3.6 builds
sm625614 said:
Thank You Sir!!!!
I have uploaded the contacts messaing apps and all icons i dont need the dialer as it is stock look in the newest 2.3.6 builds
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Ok , I'm onto it now
Edit : K, it's done
http://www.mediafire.com/?tg582yvin5z4jz3
CWM -> Install update from sdcard ( don't worry about "enter the Vertumus world" text, I just edited Vert's zip a bit )
tested on my phone and works like a charm
Now I just need to wait till my CheckROM v6 finishes downloading so I can make a restore zip for you.
I'm not sure what the default icons are in new version and I need it anyway
Check this post later on. Post a screenshot when you flash it
Sir dont worry about the the restore packages i have a backup. I will post a screen shot thank you soo much though
sm625614 said:
Sir dont worry about the the restore packages i have a backup. I will post a screen shot thank you soo much though
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It was nothing, really
Edit : Saw your screenshot, I'm now considering even keeping them XD
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If you're wanting to theme icons at the system level, or your launcher doesn't allow you to select a custom icon, then you'll have to modify apks.
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Not strictly true - although it is an app drawer replacement.
Can change icons and names with this, my favourite ever app ever of all time ever.
As I've posted before, if there's an easier way to edit icons/text and retain functionality, I have yet to find it.
Especially because I couldn't modify an apk if my life was at stake...
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Not strictly true - although it is an app drawer replacement.
Can change icons and names with this, my favourite ever app ever of all time ever.
As I've posted before, if there's an easier way to edit icons/text and retain functionality, I have yet to find it.
Especially because I couldn't modify an apk if my life was at stake...
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Actually, the easiest way is using vrtheme, no need to modify apks or use anything else than the Touchwiz launcher itself
Check the last post on the previous page
Sounds Good
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
Actually, the easiest way is using vrtheme, no need to modify apks or use anything else than the Touchwiz launcher itself
Check the last post on the previous page
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Thanks, I'll take your word for it. But I don't use TW launcher, and the app I refer to gives me a list view - a dealbreaker for me, was looking for a listview forever and a day, and I'll never go back
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Thanks, I'll take your word for it. But I don't use TW launcher, and the app I refer to gives me a list view - a dealbreaker for me, was looking for a listview forever and a day, and I'll never go back
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Mate are you serious ?
You have the list view in touchwiz too
Open appdrawer -> options button ( the one to the left of the home button ) -> List View...
I just hope you were joking
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Mate are you serious ?
You have the list view in touchwiz too
Open appdrawer -> options button ( the one to the left of the home button ) -> List View...
I just hope you were joking
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Not joking, sorry. Haven't used nor installed TW launcher for about 7 months.
Live and learn - glad to be corrected, and not worried about my ignorance being on public display. Can hardly backtrack now can I?
Can you edit icons and app names there too?
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Not joking, sorry. Haven't used nor installed TW launcher for about 7 months.
Live and learn - glad to be corrected, and not worried about my ignorance being on public display. Can hardly backtrack now can I?
Can you edit icons and app names there too?
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Nah, Touchwiz basically sucks for everything I checked out that alternate app drawer app, it looks cool, pretty customizable I'm sure MIUI users adore it XD
Hey guys, i recently installed a new custom ROM (mySENSEdx5 RC 4.0), and i flashed custom transparent app drawer by xpirt so it made my menu be transparent...Thing is, i want the dock to be transparent too. Is there anything i can do about it or i will have to leave it as it is now. I don't want to use any launchers such as nova, go, apex etc...
And secondly, the ROM came with costumized panel which i want to delete but i can't do it, remove option is grayed out, is there anything i can do about it ? It has some widges that i don't need like news highlights and stuff, it's really ugly tbh.
Thanks in advance
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Hey guys, i recently installed a new custom ROM (mySENSEdx5 RC 4.0), and i flashed custom transparent app drawer by xpirt so it made my menu be transparent...Thing is, i want the dock to be transparent too. Is there anything i can do about it or i will have to leave it as it is now. I don't want to use any launchers such as nova, go, apex etc...
And secondly, the ROM came with costumized panel which i want to delete but i can't do it, remove option is grayed out, is there anything i can do about it ? It has some widges that i don't need like news highlights and stuff, it's really ugly tbh.
Thanks in advance
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Here you go M8, not totally sure what you meant for the other bit
xpirt said:
Trasparent Navbar by Gull N.
DOWNLOAD
Screen:
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Will_Xda said:
Here you go M8, not totally sure what you meant for the other bit
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Hey man thanks for the link. Got it working. Sorry I didn't make it clear for my second issue. Thing is I have 3 pannels on my home screen. One of the pannels has already been there when I installed custom ROM. I hate that pannel, it shows me things that I don't want to see on homescreen...picture of pannel is attached in post. I want to delete it but I don't know how. When I slide 3 fingers from corners of screen to middle it opens up cpstumization of pannels. When I press down to drag that pannel into "remove" it is grayed out and it seems that I can't delete it. Is there anything that I can do to delete that pannel ?
Sent from my HTC Desire X using xda app-developers app
hi
Here u go -"Remove Blinkfeed mod"- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49713682&postcount=1139
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Here you go M8, not totally sure what you meant for the other bit
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link is dead !!!
If you use a lower DPI like me (I use 320) on the 5.0 lollipop port by scrubber you've probably noticed the navigation bar buttons are too separated.
Flash the attached zip in recovery to fix this.
Only portrait for now. When I got some spare time I'll fix the landscape layout.
Status: Beta 1
Date: 2014-12-05
If you prefer to swap the recents and back button check out my other mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524
Edit 2014-12-08: Added a revert zip. Flash in recovery if you want to restore the original SystemUI.
Edit 2015-02-14: Uploaded Beta 2. Fixed the IME switcher and menu button location. Also fixed layout in landscape mode.
This is great, thanks.
swap back and recent apps.
Good work OP. One question though, is it possible to swap the back and recent apps buttons? On 4.4.4 i just used xposed with gravity box but as far as i know xposed doesn't work on lollipop.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
It works perfectly, Thanks:laugh:
makfreeman said:
Good work OP. One question though, is it possible to swap the back and recent apps buttons? On 4.4.4 i just used xposed with gravity box but as far as i know xposed doesn't work on lollipop.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
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Here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524
android-kun said:
It works perfectly, Thanks:laugh:
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How did you get rid of the ugly grey line on the lower status bar?
kanej2006 said:
How did you get rid of the ugly grey line on the lower status bar?
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What grey line? Screenshot please.
(I guess you are on a different dpi than 320)
pemell said:
What grey line? Screenshot please.
(I guess you are on a different dpi than 320)
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And some rather large icons I'd like to decrease in size. Also, how can I add an extra row on the screen to have an extra icon or app? Thanks.
Oh, both of those are dependent on the launcher you're using.
Try this one where you can tweak most of the things: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher
Or this one which is the Google Now Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
^ Thanks pemell, would you recommend Google Now Launcher/Nova launcher over the stock Sony launcher?
I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
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I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
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For me only the VERY first time takes a while to boot, 4-5 minutes at the most.
Any more then there's a problem!
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I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
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Why did you want to restore a nandroid backup? Because of this mod? If so, I'll make a flashable revert zip available.
Regarding you being stuck on the bootanimation I got no idea, except that it's definitely not because of this mod.
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^ Thanks pemell, would you recommend Google Now Launcher/Nova launcher over the stock Sony launcher?
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Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
Added a revert zip to the OP. Flash in recovery if you want to restore the original SystemUI.
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Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
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I'll try it, thanks so much bro.
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Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
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Is it possible to tweak the dpi of Nova Launcher? The icons are too small when I'm on 320 dpi on Nova, but they okay when used in 400 dpi. On the contrary they are pretty decently sized when I'm using Google Search 4.0 + Google Launcher 1.11. I actually started using Google's alternative because of this and also due to the fact that the app drawer employs a white background which increases visibility even when the brightness is very low. I haven't seen this option in Nova yet. I know we can change icon sizes and scale them in Nova settings, but still the sizes and fonts are not proportional to what I would like it to be. Changing grid sizes helps a bit but it doesn't change the icon and font scaling problem.
I did try editing the shared_prefs.xml file from data/data and changed the dpi from 320 to 400 but it seems to reset it everytime the launcher is opened even if I've set the file to read only in properties.
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I also have another request for you. Can you change the navbar dp to 42 instead of 48 in portrait & landscape? 48 seems bigger than what it should be.
You don't need to tweak the dpi as you can change icon size in Nova
Or maybe that's only for payed users? Check in look & feel and see if you can change icon size
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You don't need to tweak the dpi as you can change icon size in Nova
Or maybe that's only for payed users? Check in look & feel and see if you can change icon size
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Yes, I used the option to manually resize the icons, but they're still way smaller than what 400dpi looks like.
Even after resizing, the icons are much smaller than what Google now launcher for Lolipop looks like at 320dpi. Only at 400dpi do they look okay.
Also what about the Navbar height? Is there anything we can do about that?
Is this "way smaller"?
Yeah I could make a mod changing the navbar height.
Good day,
I like to have an empty home screen in 1+X. Could anyone help me with this.
Thanks
Ricky
You're right, if there is nothing on it, it erase itself...
You'll probably have to go to something like Nova Launcher or same type...
rickyjoel said:
Good day,
I like to have an empty home screen in 1+X. Could anyone help me with this.
Thanks
Ricky
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Use this app to create a blank widget and the homescreen won't collapse
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordpress.chislonchow.blanklockwidget&hl=en
Thanks
yashmehta2494 said:
Use this app to create a blank widget and the homescreen won't collapse
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordpress.chislonchow.blanklockwidget&hl=en
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Thank you very much.
Is there any way to change the order of home screens?
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I'm using ADW launcher and my screen looks like this - i.imgur.com/foZ13hs.png (sorry cant post links)
If you remove quick launch buttons and put black wallpaper you get it.
There are surely many other ways of achieving this.
rickyjoel said:
Thank you very much.
Is there any way to change the order of home screens?
Thanks
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Yup. Just long press on a screen and then move it around.
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Yup. Just long press on a screen and then move it around.
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Thanks it worked.
Apex Launcher is also very good for doing this. It has a lot of customization and you can get very specific with how you want things to look. I generally prefer it vs nova. It seems more clean, organized in the settings layout and to the point. You won't need a widget in order to keep your home screen clean and you can make it look just like OOS launcher if you were to prefer it's look and layout.
Now that we have a few that own this Tab, we can see how others choose to set up their home screen. I like using Nova Launcher Prime, Skyline Icon Pack with Transparent Clock & Weather.
Please share yours if you want to. I'm interested to see what other folks are using on this awesome S6 Tablet.
Cheers!
Hello sugarland from richmond!
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Hello sugarland from richmond!
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Hello Richmond...Good to see a local on here! Nice home screen!
Good idea! I like this, mostly to see what apps and widgets folks are using. I normally use Tapet as my wallpaper, and various icon packs, but went with plain wallpaper and default icons for this. Nova Launcher, btw.
Regular mode with Nova Launcher, and DeX mode.
TiTiB said:
Good idea! I like this, mostly to see what apps and widgets folks are using. I normally use Tapet as my wallpaper, and various icon packs, but went with plain wallpaper and default icons for this. Nova Launcher, btw.
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Nice....A lot going on in that widget too. I like it!
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Regular mode with Nova Launcher, and DeX mode.
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Nice setup...Are those pics some that you took yourself?
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Nice setup...Are those pics some that you took yourself?
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Yeah, I took those pics.
I've had an avid interest in public transportation since I was 5 years old, people get weirded out when I tell them that lol.
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Yeah, I took those pics.
I've had an avid interest in public transportation since I was 5 years old, people get weirded out when I tell them that lol.
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Not sure why, nothing weird about that...Pics came out really good.
Tablet Mode - Nova Launcher + Immersive mode (no status bar and navigation bar) + some custom icons
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Nova Prime, Transparent weather widget.
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Nova Prime, Transparent weather widget.
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I am using Aero Launcher.
Inspired by others' posts, here's my app drawer.
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Inspired by others' posts, here's my app drawer.
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Wow. So cluttered!
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Wow. So cluttered!
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Cluttered it is not. It's quite orderly; organized in neat rows and columns. ? Full? sure. But it's an app drawer, what's it supposed to look like? ?
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Cluttered it is not. It's quite orderly; organized in neat rows and columns. ? Full? sure. But it's an app drawer, what's it supposed to look like? ?
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Like this.
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Like this.
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But then you have to scroll or search. For me from the Home screen its 'swipe - tap'. Also, I'm done with this useless conversation ? so go ahead and have the last word.
Nova Launcher, Chronus widget, Google agenda widgets.
techops said:
Tablet Mode - Nova Launcher + Immersive mode (no status bar and navigation bar) + some custom icons
+ Dex mode screenshot
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Does your navigation bar also disapear since ghe last update in dex mode?
UPDATE: Found the problem. I am using shortcutter for immersive mode and that caused the problem. When i switched it off evrything was normal again and the nav bar was back in Dex.
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Does your navigation bar also disapear since ghe last update in dex mode?
UPDATE: Found the problem. I am using shortcutter for immersive mode and that caused the problem. When i switched it off evrything was normal again and the nav bar was back in Dex.
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Yes, that's right - I'm using shortcutter too. In DeX mode I made shortcut for quick navbar hiding/showing.