Change the grid size in default launcher? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm rooted using Kangabean. I changed the DPI to 400. Widgets look a little strange. How do I change the grid size of the default launcher? I don't want to use a different launcher. I don't want to lose Google Now and the active listening abilities.
Thanks.
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Oops sorry double post.

pandacookie said:
Oops sorry double post.
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You will have to wait for a modified stock launcher or a rom with that feature for that bro, you can`t change the grid in the stock launcher afaik. Look here for a mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps when its available.

gee2012 said:
You will have to wait for a modified stock launcher for that bro, you can`t change the grid in the stock launcher afaik.
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Okay. It's cool. I'll live with it, I guess.
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Ohh just to let you know, a DPI of 410 works a little better for me. But its totally according to taste.
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Touchwiz 4.5 landscape

Hi all, anyone knows if it possible to get TW4.5 for our note with landscape mod for a complete experience in tablet function?
Thanks for your answers
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Alternative launcher
Touchwizz only works portrait mode , you will have to use an other launcher.
I've tried Go Launcher Ex and Launcher Pro , th elast one was the smoothest.
Touchwiz in landscape???? No thanks
And there isnt possibility for moded apk?
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jblanc said:
And there isnt possibility for moded apk?
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Unfortunately the touchwiz 4.5 version from frggor in galaxy s forum is poor in landscape and thats when it works he dropped dev on it and dosent scale well on the note hopefully someone may pick it up again
Edit
Still no landscape butActually the latest version is actually working ok albeit can get 5 columns but not bottom row grrrrr
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nbass668 said:
Touchwiz in landscape???? No thanks
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Touchwiz???? No thanks

AOKP margins?

Does anyone know why all the icons and widgets seem small on the stock launcher? Like the margins are set to large. I've noticed this on pretty much all AOKP Roms, is there a way to fix it?
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Tanner1447 said:
Does anyone know why all the icons and widgets seem small on the stock launcher? Like the margins are set to large. I've noticed this on pretty much all AOKP Roms, is there a way to fix it?
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I have noticed this as well. It is just how Google designed the stock Android launcher, with large margins. I actually like the look of the smaller icons and widgets. However, Apex Launcher and Nova Launcher, as well as the included Trebuchet launcher in CM10 have options to change the margin sizes. The AOKP launcher does not have this setting.
Interesting, the galaxy nexus and nexus 4 both don't have this problem? I think it is just a AOKP thing, I just find it kind of weird and didn't know if I could edit some file to change the margins.
Thanks for the reply!
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AOKP has both Nova Launcher and the stock (AOSP) launcher bundled. Choose whatever version you want when you first bootup, or if you want to change that now, go to Settings / Apps / Nova Launcher / Clear Defaults and then press the home button.
Hey rohan, yeah I knew that I was just wondering if the way the margins on the stock launcher on AOKP were suppose to be like that? They seem too large?
P.S. just tried out your 4.2.1 build, it seemed to be working great. Keep up the good work!
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Tanner1447 said:
Hey rohan, yeah I knew that I was just wondering if the way the margins on the stock launcher on AOKP were suppose to be like that? They seem too large?
P.S. just tried out your 4.2.1 build, it seemed to be working great. Keep up the good work!
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Oh, my bad, I misunderstood you. Not too sure, actually, but you can always grab a third party launcher or Trebuchet from CM10 if you would like.
rohan32 said:
Oh, my bad, I misunderstood you. Not too sure, actually, but you can always grab a third party launcher or Trebuchet from CM10 if you would like.
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Alright, I'll just grab Trebuchet and use it when I need to.
Thanks!
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Updated Launchers?

Are there any launchers like nova updated for KitKat with transparent status/nav? I really want to keep a few bits but need more customisation standard sucks
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Yeah i hope nova prime will be update the launcher soon..
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Also waiting for this, I had a sweet setup on my N4 with Nova Prime but i hate the black nag bars and status bar!
Sent email to Apex devs and they said they already working on integrating new features from KitKat such as transculency, etc
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May have to buy apex then if they beat nova on this one. If anything it helps support the devs
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rosswaa said:
May have to buy apex then if they beat nova on this one. If anything it helps support the devs
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I just found myself wondering what has kept me from buying full Apex already.
I hoping Apex will update soon because the stock icons are huge. My N5 feels like a jitterbug. but the transparent nav and status are so awesome i can live with the huge icons for now.
Dungeon47 said:
I just found myself wondering what has kept me from buying full Apex already.
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Nova
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rosswaa said:
Nova
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Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
Dungeon47 said:
Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
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Nova was first out and always used it so its what I know ,I always thought they were pretty much the same.
I'll buy apex and wait for update I guess
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rosswaa said:
Nova was first out and always used it so its what I know ,I always thought they were pretty much the same.
I'll buy apex and wait for update I guess
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Try both and use the one you like best.
Dungeon47 said:
Try both and use the one you like best.
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Which ever one updates first
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rosswaa said:
Which ever one updates first
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I ran Nova on GB and when ICS first released, Apex was first to update. So I used them. Eventually went back to Nova for one specific reason... Can't remember what it is though. I know I've tried apex since but it was still missing this mystery feature I guess because I'm back on Nova...
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I've used Nova since my Nexus S but I did previously use (and buy) Apex so I'm all paid up on both! Come on, one of your get transparency in there!
Dungeon47 said:
Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
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What features does Nova lack that Apex has?
The only feature I've noticed that is exclusive to Apex is the ability to make the search bar look like the tablet version. I emailed the Nova developer about this like nine months ago, and he said he may decide to add it in the future, but he obviously didn't.
Other than that, I haven't noticed anything exclusive to Apex.
Paddington said:
What features does Nova lack that Apex has?
The only feature I've noticed that is exclusive to Apex is the ability to make the search bar look like the tablet version. I emailed the Nova developer about this like nine months ago, and he said he may decide to add it in the future, but he obviously didn't.
Other than that, I haven't noticed anything exclusive to Apex.
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Last time I checked it couldn't remove app labels in the app drawer and still had wide margins on the bottom of the home screens that couldn't be reduced/removed when the dock is absent. Apex does both of those.
Apex functions I need
Infinite scroll
Scrollable app bar
Gesture launch
KitKat has redundant access to google now / search. Swipe left, swipe up from home icon, say google now on any page. Why do we need all 3?
Also I dont want to have google now 1st screen to left. I like to have mail, calendar productivity full screen widgets to left then have music, news, reading widget apps to the right. My preference is no icons on screen above the app bar. Full screen widgets look great on such a nice screen. Simplicity please
Dungeon47 said:
Last time I checked it couldn't remove app labels in the app drawer and still had wide margins on the bottom of the home screens that couldn't be reduced/removed when the dock is absent. Apex does both of those.
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Nice, I didn't know you could do that with the bottom margin on Apex.
I thought this was a "when do the launchers get updated" discussion, not a "apex vs nova" discussion...they´re pretty much the same thing though...one is red and the other one is blue (yea i know you can change colors )....anyways...i already paid for the full apex launcher, so update fast please
iNaruX said:
I thought this was a "when do the launchers get updated" discussion, not a "apex vs nova" discussion...they´re pretty much the same thing though...one is red and the other one is blue (yea i know you can change colors )....anyways...i already paid for the full apex launcher, so update fast please
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It is but they're about the only 2 worth having updates for lol
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(Updated with 4.1.1)Nexus 5 Launcher / Required Google Search

Here is an easier way to get the Nexus 5 launcher without root, hackery, or evil spells.
Download and install both apks. Bam. Will work on anything 4.1 on up.
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sxpniccq8jpfpjr/qJRHSudBpJ
4.1.1 update: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pt5bhla8rffjoyn/0B6NsjS9Da_r_alhpUHUwR0J5T0E.apk
Credit to El Goog.
Edit: update with new link.
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1ManWolfePack said:
Here is an easier way to get the Nexus 5 launcher without root, hackery, or evil spells.
Download and install both apks. Bam. Will work on anything 4.1 on up.
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4FWprbB8aORY0Z6c1h1c1hfbjQ/edit
Credit to El Goog.
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Damn, I remember you on the Note 2 forums. Glad to see you back on the same boat, Wolfe lol
Anyways, is the keyboard pop-up annoyance fixed in your uploads or is it still present? Thanks.
Works flawless for me. Stock.
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1ManWolfePack said:
Works flawless for me. Stock.
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Good stuff, man! Keyboard pop-up annoyance is non-existent. Flawless.
works, all i needed was the launcher.apk!!!
awesome work. don't know why moto x never got this.
interesting read about how all google search 3.0> has the launcher code
either way thanks again
eyekyu said:
works, all i needed was the launcher.apk!!!
awesome work. don't know why moto x never got this.
interesting read about how all google search 3.0> has the launcher code
either way thanks again
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My pleasure.
I've found this launcher, kitkat and ART compiler to be sweet bliss. Swipe to left is buttery smooth with ART and 4.4.
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If I install this GEL apk and end up not liking it, it is just a simple matter of uninstalling it or do I have to install the original launcher back?
OVurt said:
If I install this GEL apk and end up not liking it, it is just a simple matter of uninstalling it or do I have to install the original launcher back?
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Just clear defaults. Just like any other launcher. So you'll be good. If you have kitkat, you can do it from here (within settings>home):
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I just installed it and did not realize how large all the icons are now. is there a way around this? otherwise I may have to go back to the original kitkat launcher?
what other differences are there?
I do like the google now swipe right though.
poena said:
I just installed it and did not realize how large all the icons are now. is there a way around this? otherwise I may have to go back to the original kitkat launcher?
what other differences are there?
I do like the google now swipe right though.
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The icons come with the launcher. Solution for smaller ones is to use a different launcher.
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Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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kirdroid said:
Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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is your hotword detection working from within google now?
kirdroid said:
Works perfectly... installed just the launcher on my T-Mobile moto x with 4.4. Just looks like a Nexus 5 now ... status bar transparency every thing intact
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Yeah, I was very pleased when I saw it came with full transparency on 4.4
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Maybe I'm missing it but is there anyway to add more screens?
bsinc1962 said:
Maybe I'm missing it but is there anyway to add more screens?
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Grab an icon and drag it to the right, off the edge of the screen. The GE launcher will create a new home screen for you to drop it on. Drag back to the left and it will remove the unused home screen.
After weeks use of this launcher, there is only one annoyance. The launcher keeps adding a page for reasons I'm not sure of and the page indicator is a plus sign instead of a dot. Can't figure out why it keeps doing that. I have to fix it by adding an icon on the screen and taking it out to have it disappear. See Screenshot.
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Happens to me on occasion. I actually think it's by design. It's not always there on mine, it's almost like a hint or tip. It's not always there.
That's the best I got...
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there is no files to download... :/
DroidOnRoids said:
After weeks use of this launcher, there is only one annoyance. The launcher keeps adding a page for reasons I'm not sure of and the page indicator is a plus sign instead of a dot. Can't figure out why it keeps doing that. I have to fix it by adding an icon on the screen and taking it out to have it disappear. See Screenshot.
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have you installed new app? it seems to happen from what I've noticed on new app install on the stock launcher also.
if you select the stock launcher and get rid of the app off the home screen it seems to go away
Re up
Can somebody re up? It appears the link in the op goes to an empty folder. Thanks in advance.

[Q] Launcher

quick question.
So I'm rooted and enjoying the freedom but have a few other questions.
Has anyone installed a custom launcher (Nova) yet? What has been your experience?
If I install a Nova launcher do I lose all the Sense widgets, etc? what are the downsides?
Rugged96 said:
quick question.
So I'm rooted and enjoying the freedom but have a few other questions.
Has anyone installed a custom launcher (Nova) yet? What has been your experience?
If I install a Nova launcher do I lose all the Sense widgets, etc? what are the downsides?
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If you use BlinkFeed you can't get that on a custom launcher (no way that I know of at least) and you also can't use HTC widgets.
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If you use BlinkFeed you can't get that on a custom launcher (no way that I know of at least) and you also can't use HTC widgets.
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okay, thanks. I'm really not liking the square app folder icons. I'm so used to the round, stacked view. Is there anyway to change the folder previews with the stock launcher?
Rugged96 said:
okay, thanks. I'm really not liking the square app folder icons. I'm so used to the round, stacked view. Is there anyway to change the folder previews with the stock launcher?
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Don't think so
Rugged96 said:
okay, thanks. I'm really not liking the square app folder icons. I'm so used to the round, stacked view. Is there anyway to change the folder previews with the stock launcher?
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There not so bad if you make them transparent. I believe the stock launcher is the best. My opinion of course.
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Tigerstown said:
There not so bad if you make them transparent. I believe the stock launcher is the best. My opinion of course.
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How do you make them transparent?
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How do you make them transparent?
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Well I posted this way....this makes folders clock/weather. Pretty much everything on home screen...Make a backup 1st. ? incase you don't like it you can just restore back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716508
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