How to remove screen? - Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys there's a way to remove empty screen on the moto g without others launcher?

Took me 4-5 times reading it to understand.
For anyone else confused: He wants to remove one of the screens on the default launcher, not remove the physical screen.

crondom said:
Guys there's a way to remove empty screen on the moto g without others launcher?
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No, not without installing another launcher ... but Apex is far better than the stock and very easy to install. You lose nothing at all and gain much flexibility, starting with adjusting the horrible padding & margins on the stock and getting rid of the pointless search bar on every screen.

BaconDrips said:
Took me 4-5 times reading it to understand.
For anyone else confused: He wants to remove one of the screens on the default launcher, not remove the physical screen.
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Sorry, i can't write well english...
ghtop said:
No, not without installing another launcher ... but Apex is far better than the stock and very easy to install. You lose nothing at all and gain much flexibility, starting with adjusting the horrible padding & margins on the stock and getting rid of the pointless search bar on every screen.
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Thanks, with apex (or nova) i don't lose performance? (again, sorry for bad english)

crondom said:
Sorry, i can't write well english...
Thanks, with apex (or nova) i don't lose performance? (again, sorry for bad english)
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no, it's cool, sorry if I came off like a jerk. Didn't mean to
But yes, Apex/Nova are awesome. No reason to keep default launcher.

crondom said:
Sorry, i can't write well english...
Thanks, with apex (or nova) i don't lose performance? (again, sorry for bad english)
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No loss of performance at all - try it, I guarantee you'll never look back.

BaconDrips said:
no, it's cool, sorry if I came off like a jerk. Didn't mean to
But yes, Apex/Nova are awesome. No reason to keep default launcher.
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ghtop said:
No loss of performance at all - try it, I guarantee you'll never look back.
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Thanks :good:

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How to add navigation bar?

I think the title is quite self-explanatory
I have a Stock JB 4.1.2 and i'd like to add the navigation bar!!
Are there any noob proof tools that can do it??
MarkRain said:
I think the title is quite self-explanatory
I have a Stock JB 4.1.2 and i'd like to add the navigation bar!!
Are there any noob proof tools that can do it??
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Are you rooted? You need to be rooted.
polobunny said:
Are you rooted? You need to be rooted.
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Yes i am, sorry, i forgot to mention!
How can i do it? i'm looking for an "easy" way, cause i'm not that good in mods :S
MarkRain said:
Yes i am, sorry, i forgot to mention!
How can i do it? i'm looking for an "easy" way, cause i'm not that good in mods :S
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You simply need to edit your build.prop and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0. You can use any good editor in Android to do that, or Build.prop Editor.
polobunny said:
You simply need to edit your build.prop and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0. You can use any good editor in Android to do that, or Build.prop Editor.
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Did it, couldn't hope that it was so simple, it just needed a reboot.
Thank you so much!!
MarkRain said:
Did it, couldn't hope that it was so simple, it just needed a reboot.
Thank you so much!!
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You can also go one step or two further by disabling the backlight on the keys at the bottom AND even disabling them completely (nothing happens when pressed).
Disabling the lights will need a custom kernel however.
How can I disable the keys completly? I'm on cm 10.1.
xbs said:
How can I disable the keys completly? I'm on cm 10.1.
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34985922
Once again, for them not to light up, it's necessary you have a kernel that supports BLD.
polobunny said:
You can also go one step or two further by disabling the backlight on the keys at the bottom AND even disabling them completely (nothing happens when pressed).
Disabling the lights will need a custom kernel however.
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I'm looking for an easy way to do this, maybe i'll flash the simple kernel for this purpose.
I'm doing this cause my softkeys are not properly functioning, most of the time there are only 2 of 4 visible, and my warranty is expired.
The navigation bar can be a good alternative i think!!
MarkRain said:
I'm looking for an easy way to do this, maybe i'll flash the simple kernel for this purpose.
I'm doing this cause my softkeys are not properly functioning, most of the time there are only 2 of 4 visible, and my warranty is expired.
The navigation bar can be a good alternative i think!!
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Not a big fan myself, the Nexus S is rather "small" for today's standards and the navigation bar takes quite a bit of estate. But working around your problem without wanting to physically repair it, I believe that works.
polobunny said:
Not a big fan myself, the Nexus S is rather "small" for today's standards and the navigation bar takes quite a bit of estate. But working around your problem without wanting to physically repair it, I believe that works.
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Unfortunately i have to agree, i don't like that solution too, cause the screen gets smaller than it's real size.
But to be honest i do prefer to apply a "patch" like this more than paying half the value of a 3 years old device to repair it...
I'll also try to flash a kernel with the bln mod and see if i can get used to use the device with no navbar and no softkeys light.
Thanks for your help!! :good:
Searching on the forum i found that should also be possible to decrease the navbar height!!
it would be great, but i saw the procedure, and i'll never be able to do it ... :S
MarkRain said:
Searching on the forum i found that should also be possible to decrease the navbar height!!
it would be great, but i saw the procedure, and i'll never be able to do it ... :S
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Someone might be able to help you.

[Q] Google Now Launcher APK?

Perhaps a noob question but I figured I might as well ask before trying it and messing something up.
Is there a Google Now Launcher APK that's been confirmed to work on the G3? all the APKs I find are in articles and links from months ago and I just want to have the most recent information and APK(s) available.
Loving the G3 just would like Google Now Launcher and preferably the n5 dialer/camera apps. If all this is located somewhere and I'm just being an idiot, please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
andrej
Google camera is in the play store, the others should be findable, I'll check when I get home for you
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this is the one i use
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-drive-google-now-launcher-and-play-services/
jbdub1771 said:
this is the one i use
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-drive-google-now-launcher-and-play-services/
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Yes! Thanks to both of you
I tried the Google Camera but not surprisingly the LG app takes much better photos. Now if I could just get the Dialer to look less hideous
...I just need a GPE ROM already
Thanks again!
andrej
I assume it is working ok? Love the device, and I'm going to try to time with the stock launcher for at least a couple of days, but probably going to this launcher soon.
Thanks.
sjroberts98 said:
I assume it is working ok? Love the device, and I'm going to try to time with the stock launcher for at least a couple of days, but probably going to this launcher soon.
Thanks.
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Works fine so far here. I'm curious about if there will be a difference in battery usage/wakelocks
mrmacedonian said:
I tried the Google Camera but not surprisingly the LG app takes much better photos. Now if I could just get the Dialer to look less hideous
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I'd recommend Swipe Dialer. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mb.swipedial.donate
It can look almost stock Android.
Kermit Woodall
Enddo said:
Works fine so far here. I'm curious about if there will be a difference in battery usage/wakelocks
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Can you use Knock Code with the Google Now launcher? Only had it for a few days, but really like that feature.
sjroberts98 said:
Can you use Knock Code with the Google Now launcher? Only had it for a few days, but really like that feature.
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Knock off doesn't work with Google Now Launcher, but knock on works and knock code works too
Enddo said:
Knock off doesn't work with Google Now Launcher, but knock on works and knock code works too
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did you try knock off by tapping the top notifications area?
chillsen said:
did you try knock off by tapping the top notifications area?
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Thanks for posting the suggestion. I'm using nova and thought I lost knock off completely. Still works in the notification area though.
No matter what, I can never stay away from android for long.
Just a note...Smart Launcher 2 let's you use knock off (on any phone).

Build Prop and Data Icons

Just thought I'd share this with the AT&T G3 community.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825893
This will change the data icons, get rid of the annoying AT&T sign on the top left of the screen and also unlock the volume and brightness slider in the notification pull down. This is not my work and I take no credit for this I just wanted to share this with everyone who has the AT&T G3. [emoji4]
uknowme4me said:
Just thought I'd share this with the AT&T G3 community.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825893
This will change the data icons, get rid of the annoying AT&T sign on the top left of the screen and also unlock the volume and brightness slider in the notification pull down. This is not my work and I take no credit for this I just wanted to share this with everyone who has the AT&T G3. [emoji4]
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if build.prop is a scary thing for you... and it should be. These things can be done with xposed and g3 tweaksbox as well
screwyluie said:
if build.prop is a scary thing for you... and it should be. These things can be done with xposed and g3 tweaksbox as well
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I did it in less than 30 seconds. I have no issues.
abteer said:
I did it in less than 30 seconds. I have no issues.
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I just wanted to provide and alternative, since one wrong space in the build.prop will brick your phone
screwyluie said:
I just wanted to provide and alternative, since one wrong space in the build.prop will brick your phone
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True. If you don't have a lot of experience with android a build.prop is a bad thing to mess with.
screwyluie said:
if build.prop is a scary thing for you... and it should be. These things can be done with xposed and g3 tweaksbox as well
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I use ART so xposed and G3 tweaksbox is not an option for me . This works wonders for me so far and not a single issue.
uknowme4me said:
I use ART so xposed and G3 tweaksbox is not an option for me . This works wonders for me so far and not a single issue.
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Same here.
screwyluie said:
if build.prop is a scary thing for you... and it should be. These things can be done with xposed and g3 tweaksbox as well
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I tried the G3 tweakbox, it only enables to brightness slider, the volume slider is still in the works.
4ndroid99 said:
I tried the G3 tweakbox, it only enables to brightness slider, the volume slider is still in the works.
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you're prolly right, I thought I saw them both in there, but there's so many I could be mistaken
also you can change the ro.build.target_operator to 'OPEN' and accomplish this, another side effect is you get new options in the network settings allowing you to disable lte (choose your prefered band)
screwyluie said:
you're prolly right, I thought I saw them both in there, but there's so many I could be mistaken
also you can change the ro.build.target_operator to 'OPEN' and accomplish this, another side effect is you get new options in the network settings allowing you to disable lte (choose your prefered band)
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Just to be clear before I jump in, changing ro.build.target_county to CA and ro.build.target_operator to OPEN will unlock the brightness slider in the notification shade, switch to the international data icons, and unlock the preferred network type? I just want to make sure. As soon as we have a full custom recovery I'll stop being quite so paranoid, haha
I just changed the 'OPEN' and with g3 tweaksbox you can get any icons you want from any service
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screwyluie said:
if build.prop is a scary thing for you... and it should be. These things can be done with xposed and g3 tweaksbox as well
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Where in the G3 TweaksBox can I make that change?
Thanks!
artbybart said:
Where in the G3 TweaksBox can I make that change?
Thanks!
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Theme settings > status bar > change status bar icon set. If memory serves me
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Thanks!
Thanks for this!!
abteer said:
True. If you don't have a lot of experience with android a build.prop is a bad thing to mess with.
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screwyluie said:
I just wanted to provide and alternative, since one wrong space in the build.prop will brick your phone
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Its not rocket science .... Jesus Christ on roller skates
2SHAYNEZ
shayneflashindaily said:
Its not rocket science .... Jesus Christ on roller skates
2SHAYNEZ
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Well thanks for your understanding of different skill levels, your lack of consideration for anyone but yourself is noted.
screwyluie said:
Well thanks for your understanding of different skill levels, your lack of consideration for anyone but yourself is noted.
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I guess emotion is a hard thing to read in text format ... Maybe I should have put a JK in it ... Dually noted
2SHAYNEZ

Lag in 3rd party keyboards, particularly Fleksy.

So, I got an Honor 8 recently and I've noticed a bit of lag on 3rd party keyboards, Fleksy in particular. When I try to use the swipe to space or delete gestures in Fleksy the 8 doesn't register it and just types letters instead pretty often. It was bad enough that I had to give up on using it. Even upon switching to GBoard I feel like I noticed some lag when typing quickly. It went away after disabling vibrate and pop up on keypress.
It just seems strange. I've used Fleksy for years on multiple phones and never had this problem. In-between my OnePlus X and Honor 8 I used it on an $80 Samsung phone and it worked flawlessly. Is this a problem anybody else has had with the Honor 8?
BtotheDon said:
So, I got an Honor 8 recently and I've noticed a bit of lag on 3rd party keyboards, Fleksy in particular. When I try to use the swipe to space or delete gestures in Fleksy the 8 doesn't register it and just types letters instead pretty often. It was bad enough that I had to give up on using it. Even upon switching to GBoard I feel like I noticed some lag when typing quickly. It went away after disabling vibrate and pop up on keypress.
It just seems strange. I've used Fleksy for years on multiple phones and never had this problem. In-between my OnePlus X and Honor 8 I used it on an $80 Samsung phone and it worked flawlessly. Is this a problem anybody else has had with the Honor 8?
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Could you try SwiftKey or swype and see if the problem persist?
pijes said:
Could you try SwiftKey or swype and see if the problem persist?
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No, I'm not really getting any noticable lag on either of them. I'm not entirely sure if lag is the problem or just something with the Fleksy gestures and the Honor 8 but I haven't seen anybody else with the phone say anything about it.
BtotheDon said:
No, I'm not really getting any noticable lag on either of them. I'm not entirely sure if lag is the problem or just something with the Fleksy gestures and the Honor 8 but I haven't seen anybody else with the phone say anything about it.
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Hm... I just tried Fleksy, and I'm having some LAG with it as well. I have noticed that if I change Fleksy language to English, there's no LAG at all, but when I change it to my language (hungarian), which is in "beta" there is LAG.
Do you use it on another language and not English?
csakesz55 said:
Hm... I just tried Fleksy, and I'm having some LAG with it as well. I have noticed that if I change Fleksy language to English, there's no LAG at all, but when I change it to my language (hungarian), which is in "beta" there is LAG.
Do you use it on another language and not English?
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Nope, I'm using it in English.
Use Gboard bro simple and clean one.
venugopalu007 said:
Use Gboard bro simple and clean one.
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That's what I'm using but even that had some lag until I changed some settings. But I just really love the gestures of Fleksy and don't get why it has this issue on this phone.
BtotheDon said:
That's what I'm using but even that had some lag until I changed some settings. But I just really love the gestures of Fleksy and don't get why it has this issue on this phone.
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Yeah I typed this message.using Fleksy I didn't. Experience any lag. The gestures Are awesome.
venugopalu007 said:
Yeah I typed this message.using Fleksy I didn't. Experience any lag. The gestures Are awesome.
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And you're running a stock EMUI rom? This sucks, wish I could figure out my issue. I love Fleksy but can't use it with it misreading my swipes so often.
BtotheDon said:
And you're running a stock EMUI rom? This sucks, wish I could figure out my issue. I love Fleksy but can't use it with it misreading my swipes so often.
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Yes I am on stock Rom .
BtotheDon said:
And you're running a stock EMUI rom? This sucks, wish I could figure out my issue. I love Fleksy but can't use it with it misreading my swipes so often.
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Fleksy is better in swiping compared to swype and SwiftKey?
pijes said:
Fleksy is better in swiping compared to swype and SwiftKey?
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It doesn't do "Swype" like tracing a complete pattern to type. It just has gestures like swipe left to delete the last word, swipe right to space, swipe right twice to punctuate then swipe up or down to change punctuation and swiping up/down to change the last word you typed. Once you get used to the gestures they're just really useful and can make typing a little quicker.
BtotheDon said:
It doesn't do "Swype" like tracing a complete pattern to type. It just has gestures like swipe left to delete the last word, swipe right to space, swipe right twice to punctuate then swipe up or down to change punctuation and swiping up/down to change the last word you typed. Once you get used to the gestures they're just really useful and can make typing a little quicker.
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I'm typing this right now on flesky and I can report NO lag at all.
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ayush rao said:
I'm typing this right now on flesky and I can report NO lag at all.
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Only op has the issue. Me too tried earlier.
venugopalu007 said:
Only op has the issue. Me too tried earlier.
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Oh I didn't see ur post. So it definitely a device issue.
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ayush rao said:
Oh I didn't see ur post. So it definitely a device issue.
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Yes, he only has that.
ayush rao said:
I'm typing this right now on flesky and I can report NO lag at all.
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I don't think lag is the right term. It's not really lag just not properly registering the swipe gestures the way it's supposed to.
BtotheDon said:
I don't think lag is the right term. It's not really lag just not properly registering the swipe gestures the way it's supposed to.
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I had that issue to a certain extent and I realized I wasn't swiping long enough.
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Try adjusting the swipe length in keyboard settings. No lags for me so far.
Do we have such option in stock rom?

Odd Issue with keyboard and some apps

Hi all. I decided to install an rather new android Oreo theme for emui the other day and since then, emoji have been showing as placeholders instead of icons in the Xbox app and also when I tap a letter while using fleksy keyboard(it is supposed to show the letter being pressed, not a big vibrant emoji). I don't know if this is coincidence but it's extremely odd. I've cleared cache and did what I could but nothing has worked to return these things to normal, it's obviously not a serious problem (other than looking tacky) but I am curious to find out what caused this. My device is an frd-L04 on stock B388
I believe it's a problem with the theme. Try another theme and see if you still get it.
Saeem said:
I believe it's a problem with the theme. Try another theme and see if you still get it.
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I went back to the stock theme and it still hasn't gone away
DroidMau5 said:
I went back to the stock theme and it still hasn't gone away
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Look at the screenshot, did u mean this is happening to you?
Saeem said:
Look at the screenshot, did u mean this is happening to you?
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Yes! Exactly that, some of the emojis aren't even showing correctly (barely cut off and such)
DroidMau5 said:
Yes! Exactly that, some of the emojis aren't even showing correctly (barely cut off and such)
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Well, very cool. You do you know how to change your font?
Saeem said:
Well, very cool. You do you know how to change your font?
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Yes, I do! I didn't think it would be that simple of a fix, it worked. I appreciate the help, it was driving me crazy over the past day
DroidMau5 said:
Yes, I do! I didn't think it would be that simple of a fix, it worked. I appreciate the help, it was driving me crazy over the past day
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Well done man! ?
This only happens to me if I enlarge the fonts.

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