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[Q] Changing the Stock launcher to NOVA

Hello,
Today I have flashed Slimbean into Nexus S and it has the Holo Launcher HD as the stock launcher and I dont like it much.
Also I have bought NOVA Prime and its the main launcher I use on all my devices and I want to intergrate it to the system as the stock launcher and remove Holo HD completely. what im trying to achieve is save some ram that native launcher using while its in background.
I have read couple of articles says rename the NOVA apk as the native launcher and place it in system/app folder. but almost everyone replied had said that it leads to force closes. and also I think there's something missing too. what about the app data folder? shouldn't it be replace the native one too?
so can you please guide me on how to achieve this correctly?
Thank you for your time.

suspect008 said:
Hello,
Today I have flashed Slimbean into Nexus S and it has the Holo Launcher HD as the stock launcher and I dont like it much.
Also I have bought NOVA Prime and its the main launcher I use on all my devices and I want to intergrate it to the system as the stock launcher and remove Holo HD completely. what im trying to achieve is save some ram that native launcher using while its in background.
I have read couple of articles says rename the NOVA apk as the native launcher and place it in system/app folder. but almost everyone replied had said that it leads to force closes. and also I think there's something missing too. what about the app data folder? shouldn't it be replace the native one too?
so can you please guide me on how to achieve this correctly?
Thank you for your time.
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If you go to "slimcenter" in the phone settings, there is a place where you can delete system apps. There should be one that is called "launcher2.apk" that you can remove, then you should only be left with nova.

Force Closes repeatedly
123go! said:
If you go to "slimcenter" in the phone settings, there is a place where you can delete system apps. There should be one that is called "launcher2.apk" that you can remove, then you should only be left with nova.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Slim 3.1 didnt have that slim center. but I managed to do this from using aroma file manager in CWM.
but as every other one said, it leads to force closes every time. After the boot, nova repeatedly closing itself.
is this the only method? what about the data folder? would it be the reason?

suspect008 said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Slim 3.1 didnt have that slim center. but I managed to do this from using aroma file manager in CWM.
but as every other one said, it leads to force closes every time. After the boot, nova repeatedly closing itself.
is this the only method? what about the data folder? would it be the reason?
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I have no idea what could be causing the FC's. I have not done this myself. Maybe what I would suggest, is to leave that launcher there, and just disable it from the app menu. I don't think that program uses too much space if its just sitting there.

123go! said:
I have no idea what could be causing the FC's. I have not done this myself. Maybe what I would suggest, is to leave that launcher there, and just disable it from the app menu. I don't think that program uses too much space if its just sitting there.
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for now yeah I replaced it and now working fine and nova set as default. you know our nexus dont have much ram. with marmite bigmem and after disabling all the unnecessary google apps and even by disabling hangouts, moving youtube like those to sdcard, I only free ram around 160 at startup. however thank you very much for your advices.

suspect008 said:
for now yeah I replaced it and now working fine and nova set as default. you know our nexus dont have much ram. with marmite bigmem and after disabling all the unnecessary google apps and even by disabling hangouts, moving youtube like those to sdcard, I only free ram around 160 at startup. however thank you very much for your advices.
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no problem! this phone is showing its age sometimes thats for sure! But its still great, and I would be sad if I upgraded. This thing has treated me well for over 2 years!

[Q] favorite apps panel issues

Every time I try to edit the apps on my favorites panel I just get an error after a few minutes saying favorite apps panel has stopped. Anyone have an idea on how to fix this?
Thanks

Sk8DevL411 said:
Every time I try to edit the apps on my favorites panel I just get an error after a few minutes saying favorite apps panel has stopped. Anyone have an idea on how to fix this?
Thanks
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Me too every one to teach me how to fix it．now my note edge can not edit panel apps.

i try any solution but now This unfortunately has stopped messaging when i edit application panel not yet fix it too.
who can fix this messaging to teach me please. Thank very much.

Sk8DevL411 said:
Every time I try to edit the apps on my favorites panel I just get an error after a few minutes saying favorite apps panel has stopped. Anyone have an idea on how to fix this?
Thanks
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I'm seeing this too. I was able to remove all the shortcuts except contacts and camera. When I try to remove those, I get the app panel has stopped error.
In trying to troubleshoot, I did a factory reset. With a clean boot, the favorites panel works fine and I was able to remove all the shortcuts. This means that it has to do with possibly one of the following:
1) The number of apps I have installed (I have a lot)
2) Xposed and modules
3) Apps I've frozen
4) Another app that is causing a problem
Is your ROM rooted? Any similarities?

I am ussing ntt docomo carrier one. Rom is offical
I tryed do factory reset them install left than 100 apps it ok. But more than 100 apps it got error has stopped.

nhattuong said:
I am ussing ntt docomo carrier one. Rom is offical
I tryed do factory reset them install left than 100 apps it ok. But more than 100 apps it got error has stopped.
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Well I guess we got our answer. Hopefully they will fix this limitation soon.

I do not have this issue (I have the Sprint version) even tough I have quite a few apps. The only thing that bugs me is wanting to put an app in the favorite panel that is already in a folder. can't seem to do it unless I take it out of the folder first. But that's for another thread.
TS

twospirits said:
I do not have this issue (I have the Sprint version) even tough I have quite a few apps. The only thing that bugs me is wanting to put an app in the favorite panel that is already in a folder. can't seem to do it unless I take it out of the folder first. But that's for another thread.
TS
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What is "quite a few"? More than 100 or less (user apps, not system apps)?

148 at last count.

twospirits said:
148 at last count.
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Well, guess that debunks the >100 app theory. To confirm, are you able to remove *all* of the shortcuts including camera and contacts with no problems?

No, don't want you to get the wrong idea. I read it wrong. (I was reading too many threads at once) I was referring to total number of apps on my device. My bad.
On the Edit favorite app selection screen, there are 84 apps and on the panel itself there are 16. So yeah that 100 limit still stands. And you can only add 20 apps to that panel. Although, if you group them in folders all 100 can go in here.
TS

I can now report that >100 apps it not true. I first experienced this problem on my T-Mo Edge with 200+ apps. I just started to setup my Sprint Edge with the same collection of apps. It works just fine. I am able to add/remove any apps with no FC.
For those who have problems, let's try to figure out the commonalities:
1) Have you frozen/disabled any apps? If yes, what?
2) Have you used Autostarts or similar apps to stop apps from being triggered? If yes, what?
3) Do you have Xposed installed?
4) Do you use Wanam or other modules? What others?

I solved my problem. Not directly, but it worked.
I TiBu'ed the data from my Sprint Edge (Favorite Apps panel) and restored it on the T-Mo Edge. Viola, the two apps I couldn't remove are gone and I was able to fully utilize the Favorite Apps panel.

same problem
I'm also experiencing the issue. It won't even let me get to the page for editing either favorites panel. And I only have 84 apps!

Less than 100 apps here too and I can't remove gallery without the force close. All other apps can be removed with no problem.

A way to fix this error is to boot the phone with volume down pressed (safe mode). This way you can enter Favorite Apps Panel to edit (add/remove) some app links (those originally in rom I think).
PD: I would like to know where the current settings of Favorite Apps Panel are stored to make a backup of the file or try to edit it externally.

problems with autostarts ...

... not necessarily with the app "autostarts". here's my situation, fit a long time now I have had autostarts and startup manager installed with no conflicts out issues. I was also using clean master which was also fine, up until a little while ago when clean master introduced it's own autostart feature. at one point I mistakenly hit the boost button and it automatically blocked all my apps from autostarting. after that periodically my running apps (like tasker, lmt launcher, glovebox, lightflow, battery widget reborn, etc) would close down. at first it would only happen after an update to clean master, but kept getting worse and worse, like each time I'd unlock my phone. went into autostarts and enabled all apps one by one to autostart. uninstalled autostarts and startup manager as I figured they were causing conflicts. was fine again for a while until I launched clean master. I'd like to be able to use clean master but not if it makes my phone unusable. any help please.
LG G2 L-01F with tapatalk pro

mn147 said:
... not necessarily with the app "autostarts". here's my situation, fit a long time now I have had autostarts and startup manager installed with no conflicts out issues. I was also using clean master which was also fine, up until a little while ago when clean master introduced it's own autostart feature. at one point I mistakenly hit the boost button and it automatically blocked all my apps from autostarting. after that periodically my running apps (like tasker, lmt launcher, glovebox, lightflow, battery widget reborn, etc) would close down. at first it would only happen after an update to clean master, but kept getting worse and worse, like each time I'd unlock my phone. went into autostarts and enabled all apps one by one to autostart. uninstalled autostarts and startup manager as I figured they were causing conflicts. was fine again for a while until I launched clean master. I'd like to be able to use clean master but not if it makes my phone unusable. any help please.
LG G2 L-01F with tapatalk pro
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Which Android Version do you have?
If you want to Answer me, please QUOTE/MENTION my message.
=)

Hannah Stern said:
Which Android Version do you have?
If you want to Answer me, please QUOTE/MENTION my message.
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I have 4.2.2
LG G2 L-01F with tapatalk pro

mn147 said:
I have 4.2.2
LG G2 L-01F with tapatalk pro
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Upgrade to 4.3 (Not to 4.4.2 or 4.4.x*) - mayybe the problem will be sovled then

can't. my provider doesn't have an update
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Keeps killing apps

Hello. My mate 8 keeps killing apps. Realistically this happens when the apps do not get started on start up at all or the all clear button is used for running apps and these apps to not get re started. I have looked at the permissions they have been given auto run permissions they have been given run in the background permissions they have been given battery optimization excuse meaning they're allowed to run no matter what the battery. They have also been given data usage permissions. Essentially these are apps such as the Tasker the locale app things that automate phone
If someone knows an automation app that is not murdered by this phone I'll just change apps
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Lol I actually don't mind this. Saves me so much battery for apps like Facebook

Yes but it turns a smart phone into a paper weight. A very expensive one. I can do better with a lesser battery life
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badrsj said:
Hello. My mate 8 keeps killing apps. Realistically this happens when the apps do not get started on start up at all or the all clear button is used for running apps and these apps to not get re started. I have looked at the permissions they have been given auto run permissions they have been given run in the background permissions they have been given battery optimization excuse meaning they're allowed to run no matter what the battery. They have also been given data usage permissions. Essentially these are apps such as the Tasker the locale app things that automate phone
If someone knows an automation app that is not murdered by this phone I'll just change apps
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badrsj said:
Yes but it turns a smart phone into a paper weight. A very expensive one. I can do better with a lesser battery life
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I notice the same. It was worse in NXT-L29C636B103 but seems to be better in NXT-L29C636B180 but some of my essential apps that work with automation like Situations and Silence Premium are not working properly at all.... need to find out how, all these apps I am talking about are already in "Protected Apps" and in "Ignore Battery Optimzations". That means, don't touch them and let them run its course because it needs to... and I command it so...
But internally, either EMUI 4 or Marshmallow 6 is ignoring these "whitelist" that they themselves implemented. I'm running debug logs with one of the developers of the apps I am having problems with... and he noticed instead of not touching the application, it is being "killed" and "restarted" all the time. Nooooo!!!
It is a nice feature for battery life.... but if you kill essential apps that the user has told you to not touch, then, that is way #[email protected]*!?*&

Additionally to the ignore optimizations, and Protected Apps in Battery Manager..
If you go to Settings -> Apps, then go into specific app you want..tap Battery...and you have options
- App Auto-Launch
- Keep running after screen off

dj69holland said:
Additionally to the ignore optimizations, and Protected Apps in Battery Manager..
If you go to Settings -> Apps, then go into specific app you want..tap Battery...and you have options
- App Auto-Launch
- Keep running after screen off
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Each firmware version must be different? I only have Keep Awake... is on. I have no App Auto Start option???
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childoftheworld said:
Each firmware version must be different? I only have Keep Awake... is on. I have no App Auto Start option???
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- What firmware version are you using? and is it full stock or one compiled by a dev?
- What app or apps are you having a problem with?
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dj69holland said:
- What firmware version are you using? and is it full stock or one compiled by a dev?
- What app or apps are you having a problem with?
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EMUI 4.0, NXT-L29C636B180, Stock F/W
Applications as follows:
Silence Premium
Situations
Ringo Pro
ReadIt To Me

any solution for this ? it's killing me ! my life is ruined because it's killing my alarm clock Xtreme.
EMUI 4.1, B320
L29

Same for me with my Bike applications !!
Grrr every 90 min average the apps is killed and i lose all my personal stat ! GRRRRR
Need help or I will kill this phone !!
Thanks

Same here with most important app like Facebook and Facebook Messenger

I get the solution from digging on web
Press the home hot key.press the options hot key(the one with three horizontal lines)task manager list will be opened will all the minimized appsjust SWIPE DOWN on the app you wanted to run in backgroundNow A lock symbol will be displayed on the app,which means that app is locked from killing by task manager.i.e your app will now run in background even after killing all the tasks in task manager.To reverse it(to unlock it or to prevent running it in background) press the home,then options hot key.. Now swipe that app UP..that lock symbol will be gone and you can kill it with task manager.

try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/help/kill-apk-t3492520

Install the apps you want running as a system app. They wont be killed.

xT29c said:
Install the apps you want running as a system app. They wont be killed.
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Previous solution provided dont work for me.
Apps is still killed after average 90 or 120 Minutes
What is the best way to install the apps as a system app ?
Thanks

Try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72374887&postcount=9
update: no, it does not work

already done and not working for me :/

Anyone with a solution for this??

Apps get killed/refreshed

guys, I have an issue here
mine is 6GB ram of 7 Pro
I open only two apps in background, when I switch to another app, the app just refreshed, meaning it was killed, why is that so?
Now I can't multitask because I can barely open few apps and keep it running in background
I'm on latest open beta 1 though
Even when I'm on stable OxygenOS I feel the same issue, anyone ?
Go to settings, developer option and running services
My system shows 3.6GB to around 4GB usage, so much ?

Ben Ling said:
guys, I have an issue here
mine is 6GB ram of 7 Pro
I open only two apps in background, when I switch to another app, the app just refreshed, meaning it was killed, why is that so?
Now I can't multitask because I can barely open few apps and keep it running in background
I'm on latest open beta 1 though
Even when I'm on stable OxygenOS I feel the same issue, anyone ?
Go to settings, developer option and running services
My system shows 3.6GB to around 4GB usage, so much ?
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Set the apps you want running to don't optimize.

Are you on Android Q?
Because there you have to give it some time to adapt to your usage pattern, so that it will make sure your apps are loaded when you usually use them. Worked good for me after a few days.
If you still want to turn off battery optimization:
1. Disable advanced optimization under battery settings.
2. Set your apps to "Don't optimize" in the battery settings.
3. Lock them in the recents menu.

tropical cactus said:
Set the apps you want running to don't optimize.
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hmm does not seem to work
Zocker1304 said:
Are you on Android Q?
Because there you have to give it some time to adapt to your usage pattern, so that it will make sure your apps are loaded when you usually use them. Worked good for me after a few days.
If you still want to turn off battery optimization:
1. Disable advanced optimization under battery settings.
2. Set your apps to "Don't optimize" in the battery settings.
3. Lock them in the recents menu.
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Yes I am on Android 10 latest Beta. Even when Im on stable Pie, same issue...
App will just get refreshed ,the app actually refreshed, meaning the app didnt go back to home page of the app but it refreshes that page, if I have some typings saved there, it refreshes and will not be saved...

Ben Ling said:
hmm does not seem to work
Yes I am on Android 10 latest Beta. Even when Im on stable Pie, same issue...
App will just get refreshed ,the app actually refreshed, meaning the app didnt go back to home page of the app but it refreshes that page, if I have some typings saved there, it refreshes and will not be saved...
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Hmmm that's weird, it does that Everytime? Maybe try a clean install and see if the issue persists if you have no other plans.

Zocker1304 said:
Hmmm that's weird, it does that Everytime? Maybe try a clean install and see if the issue persists if you have no other plans.
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Tried a full factory reset, same issue though, the app won't just keep in background and will be refreshed when I go back to the app I opened, background only few apps like FB Whatsapp IG etc
But I'm sure this is software issue and I wonder if anyone facing such problem ?

I have the same issue with my 6GB Varient.

Ben Ling said:
Tried a full factory reset, same issue though, the app won't just keep in background and will be refreshed when I go back to the app I opened, background only few apps like FB Whatsapp IG etc
But I'm sure this is software issue and I wonder if anyone facing such problem ?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...ul-background-processes-to-save-battery-life/

Seen some hinting that adaptive battery might kill off some apps. Try disabling that
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Guys, I think I found the problem that causes this issue
I tried changing resolution from QHD to FHD and now my apps will stay in background. Tested few rounds and indeed QHD res will kill apps easily even few apps only but FHD can maintain many apps in background
But why though ?

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Ben Ling said:
Guys, I think I found the problem that causes this issue
I tried changing resolution from QHD to FHD and now my apps will stay in background. Tested few rounds and indeed QHD res will kill apps easily even few apps only but FHD can maintain many apps in background
But why though ?
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Interesting. Testing now.

Found this. So far so good: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-notification-fix-works-100.3865551/post-79011366