Hi All, I'd had my Xoom since release but a while ago it fell by the wayside, I recently picked it up again an spent this evening fiddling with it.
I manage to install Omni 4.4.4 and have the ElementalX 2.1 kernel so I can overclock it.
All seems fine except for a few minor things that are bugging me. On the home screen there is a white bar at the top, if I press the on the right of this bar it says 'App isn't installed' If I click the left side of it it brings up a google search bar. Any idea why it says App isn't installed on the right?
As well as that on the search bar I used to be able to press the microphone and speak what I wanted to search. This no long happens it doesn't do anything when I click the microphone.
Is there a way to delete the apps it won;t let you delete in the normal way. I'm a bit OCD about icon and I have Icons for 'Phone' and 'Messages' That is obviously not required on my tablet and weren't there with the OEM software.
Any other hints of tips for a noob?
chris-red said:
Hi All, I'd had my Xoom since release but a while ago it fell by the wayside, I recently picked it up again an spent this evening fiddling with it.
I manage to install Omni 4.4.4 and have the ElementalX 2.1 kernel so I can overclock it.
All seems fine except for a few minor things that are bugging me. On the home screen there is a white bar at the top, if I press the on the right of this bar it says 'App isn't installed' If I click the left side of it it brings up a google search bar. Any idea why it says App isn't installed on the right?
As well as that on the search bar I used to be able to press the microphone and speak what I wanted to search. This no long happens it doesn't do anything when I click the microphone.
Is there a way to delete the apps it won;t let you delete in the normal way. I'm a bit OCD about icon and I have Icons for 'Phone' and 'Messages' That is obviously not required on my tablet and weren't there with the OEM software.
Any other hints of tips for a noob?
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The "app not installed" go to the play store and download "Google search"
Via normal app settings you can not uninstall system apps. So the normal way wouldn't work for phone and messages. However that Rom comes pre rooted so using a root enabled file explorer you can navigate to /system/app or /system/priv-app (depending on the application) and simple delete the app then reboot the tablet for the changes to take effect.
Or If you'd like you can use an app called titanium restore which has the ability to remove/uninstall ANY application
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Has anyone else had this problem just recently? I noticed that a new app called "Google Settings" randomly appeared on my Note this morning and since then, Gmail and Youtube are no longer able to go into multiwindow mode. I tried using MW Manager to fix Gmail... but it looks really weird in fullscreen mode. There's just this huge empty space on the right side while all the content is squished on the left side, as if it's still in windowed mode. I have not tried MW Manager for Youtube, yet.
I am running on stock Jellybean 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. I have no idea what's going on, since I've only had the tablet for 2 weeks and I barely downloaded anything (just some apps like LectureNotes and Layer Paint).
Any info/suggestions is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Sorry I have no idea why your youtube isn't multi Window anymore mine still is but I did notice the Google settings app randomly appear this morning, I was changing the lock screan apps at the time when it happened don't know if that had anything to do with it?
Update: seems google has installed a useless settings app on all of our devices overnight personally I dont want or need this so I would like 5o disable it but it isnt a listed app in application manager.
http://lifehacker.com/5987333/google-settings-gives-you-convenient-access-to-other-google-apps-settings-on-android
I have noticed a number of times now that I will download an app and its installer will run but when I get to the screen where I have to click either the "install" button or the "cancel" button, that the "install" button does not work. It has no effect and doesn't highlight - just seems completely dead. The "cancel" button always still works when this happens.
It has happened for apps being installed or updated from play and it has also happened on sideloaded or other apps - like my non-play version of tasker which just had an update to download and install. Downloaded just fine, "install" button non-functional. Rebooted the phone, went to the Download folder and launched the apk - now the install button works fine! WTF?!
This is very annoying. The same thing has happened trying to install some apps directly from google play. It will download and start the install, but when it comes time to click the install button - it doesn't work. Reboot the phone, go back to google play, and now it will install properly.
Is anyone else seeing this? How common is it? My phone is rooted, but everything else is stock.
Install button problem
I had this problem with "Turn off the screen" app. However, that's the only one so far
Just happened again - that's about 6 times today
I've been trying lots of apps on my new nexus 5, so lots of installs. From the tasker site, I downloaded two icon packs to the Download directory. I'm using es explorer to look at the details of the two apk files. When I click on them, I get the screen that shows me the applications access and asks me if I want to install it. The install button at the bottom does nothing, the cancel button works as expected.
Now I'm going to reboot - and experience tells me I will then be able to install them both...
Interesting - I was able to install the first icon apk, but not the second one. So installing the first one is causing some sort of state change, or something else started later in the phone's start up process to block it. Rebooting again and waiting this time for everything that starts on boot to start...
That was unexpected - I still can't install it. Going to try rebooting again and trying to install it earlier...
Alright, that seems to be the key. I was able to install it multiple times but eventually the install buttton stopped working.
I started killing applications and trying to install the apk after each app quit. I traced it to Juice Defender Ultimate, which is a surprise. I can disable Juice from its menu, keeping it loaded, and the install works. When I click the enable button in Juice, the install button for the apk immediately stops working.
I will continue searching and experimenting and report back my results. Have any other Juice Defender users noticed the problem?
Juice defender is a crap app. Don't use it, it'll only make matters worse for your battery.
I agree, it's not worth using it. Anyway when I used it some time ago I also had this problem, it's linked to the brightness control, so you need to disable it before every installation. They also have a fixed installer app that automatically disable auto brightness before install and then enable if after it finished. If your phone don't ask what app you want to use to install then clear the default app settings and choose the fixed installer next time.
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I have removed Juice Defender
Thanks for your reply. I had also noticed some unexpected changes in screen brightness with juice defender and will be interested to see if that also disappears now that it's gone.
I also own tasker so I'm looking at using that to save power by changing the phone settings in various ways.
Thanks for the input! It's a strange problem that the cancel button works but the install button doesn't.
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Thanks for your reply. I had also noticed some unexpected changes in screen brightness with juice defender and will be interested to see if that also disappears now that it's gone.
I also own tasker so I'm looking at using that to save power by changing the phone settings in various ways.
Thanks for the input! It's a strange problem that the cancel button works but the install button doesn't.
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Get betterbatterystats to see what wake locks are keeping your device awake. That's the best way to get good battery life. It can take a little figuring but once you know what's causing the problem you can start to address it
It isn't a problem. When an app like juice defender or screen filter or lux auto brightness controls your brightness, they use an overlay to make it look like your screen is getting darker than it can. The overlay, since it covers the entire screen without you noticing, also disables the install button. This is a security feature implemented BY GOOGLE to keep an overlay app with malicious intent from being able to hit the install button and installing things without you knowing.
THIS IS NOT A BUG
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Additional links and info about Juice Defender and the app install button
http://feedback.latedroid.com/forums/70437-feedback/suggestions/2518486-i-can-t-install-apps-from-sd-card-when-jd-is-start
http://feedback.latedroid.com/forums/70437-feedback/suggestions/1681367-issue-can-t-install-apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324537
My G Flex 2 is rooted and I have uninstalled or frozen all of the AT&T and quite a few of the LG apps that were present on the phone. I followed a 'safe to freeze' list I found online and the phone is running perfectly, battery life is stellar.
I did notice though that I can no longer automatically answer the phone by bringing it up to my ear. I checked the Gestures section and found some missing options (see screenshot). What could cause this? Did I disable something I shouldn't have?
I've tried to find an 'Answer Me' APK online so I can simply reinstall this feature but was unsuccessful. Might anyone either have the APK to share or guide me in unfreezing something that I froze in error?
Thanks folks
The answer me app has a red phone icon, it should be at the top of Titanium backup's list, so it's pretty hard to miss...If it's not there because you uninstalled it, you could just reflash the system image for your version...
Ok so I got this upgraded, rooted, etc to MM and now I have the annoying google search bar on the home screen. How the @#$% do I remove it? In the past you could hold down and it would let you remove it, not anymore it would seem but can't figure it out.
Probably a simple stupid thing that I am just missing...
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Ok so I got this upgraded, rooted, etc to MM and now I have the annoying google search bar on the home screen. How the @#$% do I remove it? In the past you could hold down and it would let you remove it, not anymore it would seem but can't figure it out.
Probably a simple stupid thing that I am just missing...
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That search bar in the google now launcher is permanent, and i see two options; install a custom launcher like nova or root your device and use xposed to get rid of that search bar
App manager from system, Stop and disable it, or Ccleaner or whatever software for managing system apps and search for "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox" or only "Google's app" app and disable it
Alternatively you can always install another launcher to your liking...
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Thanks for the info everyone. I just disabled it for the time being, frustrating as I sometimes use the app but don't want it on my home screen, would just prefer to open it when I need it...
Thx
Nova, despite my love for it through my Desire S/SGS3/SG Note 3/Nexus 7 (2013) days, seemed to cause some performance slowdown and occasionally caused some issues unlocking my K1.
Considering the K1 appears to be a bit wobbly on stability it might have been a fluke but both times I've had Nova running, I've bumped into issues.
Very strange one... My wife's VZW Pixel (I have one too) suddenly experience a bunch of changes that we can't find the trigger for. I just spent a hour troubleshooting every possible thing and I am stumped...hoping for some guidance.
Known facts
1. She changed nothing
2. At least one app (siwftkey) auto-updated... I uninstalled it but that didn't fix it
3. She was on the December patch when this happened. I updated to Jan but that did nothing.
4. Device is stock, unrooted with Nova launcher (I tried the pixel launcher and the same issues appear)
Symptoms:
1. Home and recents buttons do not work on any screen... Back button still works
2. No notifications appear on the NAV bar and nothing appears when you swipe down. Sound notifications do work however. No apps are blocking notifications and the individual app notifications are set up properly
3. Double press the power button no longer goes to camera even though that gesture is toggled on
Factory reset is my next step but I am traveling right now and she will need me to set everything back up so I am hoping there might be a fix short of a full reset.
And suggestions greatly appreciated.
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tfly212 said:
Very strange one... My wife's VZW Pixel (I have one too) suddenly experience a bunch of changes that we can't find the trigger for. I just spent a hour troubleshooting every possible thing and I am stumped...hoping for some guidance.
Known facts
1. She changed nothing
2. At least one app (siwftkey) auto-updated... I uninstalled it but that didn't fix it
3. She was on the December patch when this happened. I updated to Jan but that did nothing.
4. Device is stock, unrooted with Nova launcher (I tried the pixel launcher and the same issues appear)
Symptoms:
1. Home and recents buttons do not work on any screen... Back button still works
2. No notifications appear on the NAV bar and nothing appears when you swipe down. Sound notifications do work however. No apps are blocking notifications and the individual app notifications are set up properly
3. Double press the power button no longer goes to camera even though that gesture is toggled on
Factory reset is my next step but I am traveling right now and she will need me to set everything back up so I am hoping there might be a fix short of a full reset.
And suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Last resort, you can backup apps and data using Helium, then factory reset it. Then restore with Helium. To use Helium, you'll need a PC though.
Any other results on this?? My pixel just hit the same problem! It is in an area that has no internet so it is causing all sorts of issues. I don't know if the two are related at all.
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Any other results on this?? My pixel just hit the same problem! It is in an area that has no internet so it is causing all sorts of issues. I don't know if the two are related at all.
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Unfortunately not... Did a factory reset and that cured it. Not one issue since then. Must have been so random app she downloaded that created a conflict.
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Happens with me today. I was messing around with the device and when I clicked in a YouTube video link on notification shade the device suddenly soft reboot.
Since them, home and recentes buttons won't perform their actions. They still vibrate and home button animates on touch. Status bar shows none notification, even I knowing they are arriving via notification sound and quick settings shade won't pull down completely. My tiles was rearranged as well. No mobile connection either.
I'm running lattes official Oreo. Never unlocked and never rooted my pixel XL 128.
For me a factory reset through settings did the trick.
Would be very good if Google could light us about this issue. No rouge apps on my device. In fact I'm using a few
his is an Android issue.
Step instructions:
- Download Nova Launcher. If you cannot from the google play store, search for it on Chrome and download an apk version
- Install it (you may get a pop up advising you need to let apps installed from chrome, go to settings and allow it)
- Once installed, click on Open. This should launch the Nova Launcher
- Long press anywhere on the screen
- Choose Widgets.
- Look for the Activities widget and hold and place it anywhere on the screen.
- Scroll down to Setup Wizard. There's two, one that's "Setup Wizard" and the other "SetupWizard" without a space. Choose the first. There should be an option under it called ".SetupWizardUpgradeActivity". It might be slightly different for you pending the version OS you have but that's what came up for me.
- Select that to create the widget shortcut then click to open.
- This will bring you to the setup wizard and then just click Next all the way through (turn off any preferences you may have in the past)
You can uninstall Nova Launcher afterwards if you want. You don't need to set it as default.
Perfect!!! Thanks.