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Home Launcher Replacement Issue

Ok.. So here's the issue. I'm using Nova Prime.(This might not matter which launcher you use) And I noticed that if I uninstall Nova and use the stock launcher again, it shows shortcuts of things I have downloaded. Problem is most of these I already uninstalled while using Nova. But they still show on stock launcher. Is there a way to stop the Note from creating a shortcut icon on the home page so this doesn't happen? I really don't want to keep using a different home launcher knowing that in the background it will be creating home page shortcuts on the stock launcher. As I said when this happens they are present even If I uninstall the app while using a different home launcher..
Am curious to see if anyone else can recreate this issue. To do so, install something from the play store while using a different home launcher(Nova would be best since its what i'm using) and make sure to set Nova or whatever you are using to default then uninstall the app and uninstall the launcher. You should now see the app icon shortcut still present on the stock launcher and when you press it it says app not found or something.
Anyway thanks . Keep in mind if you uninstall your preferred launcher you will loose your settings so do it only if you want to. Either way I hope there is a way to stop our tab from creating "desktop shortcuts" in the background of other launchers:silly:

i think u can disable "create shortcut in desktop" in play store's settings

omnia1994 said:
i think u can disable "create shortcut in desktop" in play store's settings
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All I see is Auto add widgets. I unchecked it but I don't think thats it. I could be wrong?
Thanks for replying though

hmm, not sure here too. cant check for u cause my android phone is repairing.. maybe u can try urself? simply install a app and see will it create a shortcut on ur desktop

darkwolfelite said:
All I see is Auto add widgets. I unchecked it but I don't think thats it. I could be wrong?
Thanks for replying though
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Auto add widgets is the one, if you uncheck it there will be no more shortcuts on homescreen when you download from playstore.

nickwarn said:
Auto add widgets is the one, if you uncheck it there will be no more shortcuts on homescreen when you download from playstore.
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Thanks. I hit thanks for omnia and was gonna hit it for you also but wont let me yet. will try again later

I am using good old LauncherPro. It uses MUCH less memory.
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Early taste of KitKat 4.4 (Google Experience Launcher)

Source for Google Experience Launcher: http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/download-and-install-the-new-google-experience-launcher/
HOW TO GET GOOGLE EXPERIENCE LAUNCHER FULLY FUNCTIONAL!
Files and steps to get working properly:
1) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki2jhowk7obiefu/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
(press done after you are finished)
2) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/jvpjx0dp1gpiixg/Velvet.apk]
(press done after you are finished)
3) Install This:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
(press open after you are finished and set to always choose this option when pressing home..)
3) Long press home button and swipe up to open "Google Now"
4) Get it set up..
5) Now Your home screen should be fully functional
6 [optional]) Google Search Force Close fix:
Long press the home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, I choose English – UK. Hit Home. DO AS GOOGLE SEARCH (Anything). Repeat the first three steps. Change back to English – US (or what ever language you use)

Has anyone tried?

cosmique said:
Has anyone tried?
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been running it since launch, you need to install the lib files to resolve any force closes

Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.

I tried it and it's party laggy for me.
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This along with side loading the hangout app makes it possible to just about have 4.4 from a ui point of view. I get random battery drain from android os or services but its never terrible and always stops after a reboot. In also running cm. Oh and the search by "OK Google" would always fc on me regardless of using the UK English work around.
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Tried it when it just came out. Google Search FC everytime I try to search with voice even after the aformentioned lib fix. Have yet to try with P.A.C. ROM which I flashed just a few days ago.
Also modifies Google Search system wide, so if you use Google Search in Nova or other launchers it would take you to the Google Expereince launcher, which kinda sucks because you get this very noticable lag getting to Search.
Otherwise, its nice, but crashes occasionally, would be sticking to Nova Prime.

macace21 said:
Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.

macace21 said:
Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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kkyz13 said:
Tried it when it just came out. Google Search FC everytime I try to search with voice even after the aformentioned lib fix. Have yet to try with P.A.C. ROM which I flashed just a few days ago.
Also modifies Google Search system wide, so if you use Google Search in Nova or other launchers it would take you to the Google Expereince launcher, which kinda sucks because you get this very noticable lag getting to Search.
Otherwise, its nice, but crashes occasionally, would be sticking to Nova Prime.
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Please go here to see the proper way to install and how to fix odd ball bugs
macace21 said:
Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.
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exactly, the reason I didn't elaborate the first time is because I saw a thread here already and figured you guys knew. It has been working great...

macace21 said:
Would you mind elaborating a bit more For us not so advanced users on what we need to do please. I, and I'm sure others would be very appreciative.
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macace21 said:
Never mind, I feel like a moron I figured out how to get everything to work perfect except for the wallpaper. For all of those wanting search and everything else to work, you need to move the appropriate lib files into the system/lib folder like mentioned above. There is a post on this forum for the nexus 7 I think, that has all the apps, lib files, and font files all for download in zip format. To make the launcher work properly and the apps, you just need to be rooted and more the appropriate lib files over.
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Updated

I keep forgetting about that darn button

Is there any way to use the hangout part only without the launcher? Does it work to just install the apk?
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SweStag said:
Is there any way to use the hangout part only without the launcher? Does it work to just install the apk?
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Just install the Hangouts apk (some have sending MMS issue)

Alright, thanks!
Edit: Oh nvm, I misunderstood.
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Voice Search always says "initializing"

Using Icons From Themes In Nova Launcher

Is it possible to use the icons from the stock Theme Store in a 3rd party launcher such as Nova?

Y.G. said:
Is it possible to use the icons from the stock Theme Store in a 3rd party launcher such as Nova?
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Did you ever figure this out... I know we can change the icons but only built in one's show up

If your rooted, you could use a file explorer app like root explorer to go into data/app and find your themes appicon folder. Inside you will see a base.apk. You can copy that base.apk onto your phone and extract it, or pull it onto your pc and extract it. Inside you will see a res/drawable-sw360dp-xxxhdpi-v13 folder. The icons are in there. Save them in a folder on your phone and manually edit your icons in Nova on your homescreens and /or folders to replace icon.
I know it sounds like a bunch of work, but it really doesn't take that long. It's about the only way you can do it.

Here's what the folders for the themes look like in data/app.....

dazednconfused said:
Here's what the folders for the themes look like in data/app.....
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Thanks... Definitely more of a hassle than I thought it would be, but it works! For now just changing main home screen icons....

dazednconfused said:
Here's what the folders for the themes look like in data/app.....
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I've been trying to make a similar change. I'm using the Sense 7 Launcher and the only icon I have left is the "Apps" icon. I'd like to change it out with this icon.
I have looked in data/app/com.htc.launcher-1 and copy that base.apk to a different location on my phone. Opened the base.apk. Found res/drawable/all_apps_button_icon.xml
My question is what is the best way to convert my image to an .xml and replace the one in the base .apk so I can paste it back into the original location?
Ugg. I sure hope that made sense?

wildjeep said:
I've been trying to make a similar change. I'm using the Sense 7 Launcher and the only icon I have left is the "Apps" icon. I'd like to change it out with this icon.
I have looked in data/app/com.htc.launcher-1 and copy that base.apk to a different location on my phone. Opened the base.apk. Found res/drawable/all_apps_button_icon.xml
My question is what is the best way to convert my image to an .xml and replace the one in the base .apk so I can paste it back into the original location?
Ugg. I sure hope that made sense?
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If you send me a copy of the apk, I'll try to take a look at it tomorrow.

dazednconfused said:
If you send me a copy of the apk, I'll try to take a look at it tomorrow.
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BOOM!!!
Well Done @dazednconfused​

wildjeep said:
BOOM!!!
Well Done @dazednconfused​
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Glad it worked man. ....that's awesome!
Did they get the sense theme store working on that launcher?

dazednconfused said:
Glad it worked man. ....that's awesome!
Did they get the sense theme store working on that launcher?
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Yes, as long as all those steps are done in that order. It's okay, but yours are way better than I've seen in the HTC Themes store
Google+ in the blink feed is the only thing that isn't working yet for our phone

wildjeep said:
Yes, as long as all those steps are done in that order. It's okay, but yours are way better than I've seen in the HTC Themes store
Google+ in the blink feed is the only thing that isn't working yet for our phone
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Thanks. My AnaKonda theme got released in the Sense themes about 3 weeks ago. I think it's in the others section. But those themes are pretty simple and don't really get into deep theming.

Sweet. I hope it gets lots of hits. Can you see how many downloads it has?
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dazednconfused said:
If your rooted, you could use a file explorer app like root explorer to go into data/app and find your themes appicon folder. Inside you will see a base.apk. You can copy that base.apk onto your phone and extract it, or pull it onto your pc and extract it. Inside you will see a res/drawable-sw360dp-xxxhdpi-v13 folder. The icons are in there. Save them in a folder on your phone and manually edit your icons in Nova on your homescreens and /or folders to replace icon.
I know it sounds like a bunch of work, but it really doesn't take that long. It's about the only way you can do it.
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This is good work. Thanks.

Direct Dial Permissions

Hi,
I've tried nearly 10-12 apps to do this but no one could do it. Just the Launchify app did something that i want.
The problem is when you create a direct dial shortcut to notification drawer/bar it does not do the calling when you tab.
It gives different errors according to the app. One is saying can't find the app the other gives more spesific error ( Attached).
What must i do to change the permissions with root or terminator framework etc? Or why is this happening? Can someone help?
Thanks.

gedizlib said:
Hi,
I've tried nearly 10-12 apps to do this but no one could do it. Just the Launchify app did something that i want.
The problem is when you create a direct dial shortcut to notification drawer/bar it does not do the calling when you tab.
It gives different errors according to the app. One is saying can't find the app the other gives more spesific error ( Attached).
What must i do to change the permissions with root or terminator framework etc? Or why is this happening? Can someone help?
Thanks.
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Created a direct dial entry on the homescreen using Nova Launcher and it worked just as it should, dialed immediately :good:

Pfeffernuss said:
Created a direct dial entry on the homescreen using Nova Launcher and it worked just as it should, dialed immediately :good:
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Nope Negative.
I already tried it. Just because of it i'm not using my favorite luncher Nova.
No permission it says with a message like in the smaller picture attached at my previous message.

gedizlib said:
Nope Negative.
I already tried it. Just because of it i'm not using my favorite luncher Nova.
No permission it says with a message like in the smaller picture attached at my previous message.
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Same here , doenst work on nova

Same here.Quick Dial doesnt work on Nova Launcher."Permission Denied".It does work on stock launcher.

You all allowed Nova launcher all necessary permissions right?
Works fine, just as it should, over here.

Pfeffernuss said:
You all allowed Nova launcher all necessary permissions right?
Works fine, just as it should, over here.
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Guess so

Yes did

how to run any launcher on any device(question)

Is it possible for someone to develop a sort of "platform" launcher where you can select an apk to run as a launcher? Like when you press home, it opens the "platform" which then loads a launcher from an apk file? Has anyone done this or is it impractical?

Beasty244 said:
Is it possible for someone to develop a sort of "platform" launcher where you can select an apk to run as a launcher? Like when you press home, it opens the "platform" which then loads a launcher from an apk file? Has anyone done this or is it impractical?
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Mmmm
Don't know if i got ur question or not...
But if u r talking about custom launchers, they already exist

No, I mean like somebody develops an app where it appears to be a launcher, but then when you go to it for the first time, you select an apk from storage to load when you press home.

Beasty244 said:
No, I mean like somebody develops an app where it appears to be a launcher, but then when you go to it for the first time, you select an apk from storage to load when you press home.
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That's what the app drawer is for. If you want to be able to press the hone button then select an app to open then just put that/those apps on home screen, then when you press home(just like you would with what you're asking) just select the app you want to open(again, just like you would with what you're asking).
The point is, either way, you're pressing home then choosing an app(this means you'll be pressing home once then selecting an app to open, a total of two button presses), putting the app/apps on homescreen will give you the same thing, you'll press home then tap your app to open(a total of two button presses). You already have the ability to set what you want up without having to modify anything.

-_- lol no! I mean like taking a launcher apk that you normally couldn't run and basically giving it a way to run

Beasty244 said:
-_- lol no! I mean like taking a launcher apk that you normally couldn't run and basically giving it a way to run
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A launcher that you couldn't normally run? I don't get you at all. I think you're chasing a unicorn.

Like one that you would need root to install(by placing directly in system folder) such as a galaxy s6 stock launcher. Do you at least get what I'm saying because you're making me feel kinda dumb lol

Beasty244 said:
Like one that you would need root to install(by placing directly in system folder) such as a galaxy s6 stock launcher. Do you at least get what I'm saying because you're making me feel kinda dumb lol
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No, your options are installing a launcher/theme that imitates the launcher you want from play store, there are many of them to try.
If you want the actual stock launcher from another device instead of something that imitates it then you'd have to port that launcher to work on the device you want it on. What you're asking assumes that all devices are the same because the launcher you envision would have to be able to work on all devices to give them all the ability to use the actual stock launcher(the S6 stock launcher for example), that can't be done because all devices aren't the same. Sure, you can make a launcher that works on all devices, but you can't make so that all devices can use whatever stock launcher you want. What you're asking about would have to be modified specifically for the device you want to use it on.

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No, your options are installing a launcher/theme that imitates the launcher you want from play store, there are many of them to try.
If you want the actual stock launcher from another device instead of something that imitates it then you'd have to port that launcher to work on the device you want it on. What you're asking assumes that all devices are the same because the launcher you envision would have to be able to work on all devices to give them all the ability to use the actual stock launcher(the S6 stock launcher for example), that can't be done because all devices aren't the same. Sure, you can make a launcher that works on all devices, but you can't make so that all devices can use whatever stock launcher you want. What you're asking about would have to be modified specifically for the device you want to use it on.
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Ah well???? guess it's the root route for me lol. Thank you for answering so well????

Beasty244 said:
Ah well???? guess it's the root route for me lol. Thank you for answering so well????
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No problem, just look at it this way, the "launchers" from Playstore are not really the same as the stock launchers on devices in that the Playstore launchers are more or less just a skin with options and settings to fit user choice(it goes a little more in depth than that but mainly it just changes the surface), but a stock launcher is the UI itself along with a skin.
There is more to it than that but the specifics would confuse the point.