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Change Apps in Home Screen Bottom Dock

On my captivate there are four apps on the bottom of all home screens: Phone, Email, Browser, and Apps.
Any way I can change it? It doesnt seem to be accessible/customizable.

I havent found a way yet either....so doesn't seem possible.
Sent from my Samsung Captivate(tm) on AT&T

camelontherun said:
On my captivate there are four apps on the bottom of all home screens: Phone, Email, Browser, and Apps.
Any way I can change it? It doesnt seem to be accessible/customizable.
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Yep, I figured it out. Follow this:
1. From the Home screen select "Applications"
2. Menu> View Type> Customizable Grid
3. Menu> Edit
You can now slide any App down to the bottom dock. You can even change it back to "Alphabetical Grid" and it will still save the Apps on the dock.

thank you sir!

camelontherun said:
thank you sir!
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No issue what-so-ever, my friend.

dressanderc said:
No issue what-so-ever, my friend.
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if i'm using launcherpro, will I be able to change the logos to a customizable logo?
like something that i draw and upload to the phone?

accinfo said:
if i'm using launcherpro, will I be able to change the logos to a customizable logo?
like something that i draw and upload to the phone?
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Yes you can use whatever you want

dsjr2006 said:
Yes you can use whatever you want
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do you have a guide on how to do that?
do i need to draw it in paint or???

dressanderc, i love you for this!!
I spent 2 hours searching for ways to remove the email app and replace it with gmail.
THANK YOU!

southsidedan said:
dressanderc, i love you for this!!
I spent 2 hours searching for ways to remove the email app and replace it with gmail.
THANK YOU!
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No problem

Is anyone having success with Launcher Pro replacing touchwhiz?

I really prefer launcher pro over touchwiz. Are you asking how to change the buttons on the dock in launcher pro? If so, just hold down one of the little +'s until the menu opens up and go from there.

on a related note, is there a way to remove the different pre-loaded AT&T applications from the phone? there are a number that seem useless given other apps out there that do the same thing but better, but i can´t seem to figure out how to delete them.

keep your finger on the icon you want to move a second longer than normal (if you have your phone on vibrate, it will buzz) then you can move them around the screen as many or as much as you like. You can also drag them into a bin which will appear in the bottom of the screen. This action doesn't delete the app or icon, it just reappears in the apps page. Very easy but took me ages to work it out. So simple. Have fun

[Q] My apps

Is there a 1 touch method of opening "my apps" rather than through the market app ?

In the app drawer, in the upper left part, you'll find "All apps" and "My apps". You can use this instead of the market. It is much faster and doesn't need internet connection.
Hope this is what you're looking for...

ahmadshawki said:
In the app drawer, in the upper left part, you'll find "All apps" and "My apps". You can use this instead of the market. It is much faster and doesn't need internet connection.
Hope this is what you're looking for...
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Thanks for reply. I don't think that was what I was after.
When you go into "market" on the right you have a button for "my apps" which lists all your apps on the left and shows which ones have updates, which you can then click to update them.
Not too sure what you mean by apps drawer. Is that the button on top right of home screen?

steftymo said:
Is there a 1 touch method of opening "my apps" rather than through the market app ?
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Perhaps you can give us some insight into what you're trying to accomplish here. I guess you just want to be able to quickly check for updates? I've never had a problem opening the market and just clicking "My Apps", always seemed fast enough for me.
There's not way that I know of that you could make a shortcut to that part of the market program, sorry.

steftymo said:
Thanks for reply. I don't think that was what I was after.
When you go into "market" on the right you have a button for "my apps" which lists all your apps on the left and shows which ones have updates, which you can then click to update them.
Not too sure what you mean by apps drawer. Is that the button on top right of home screen?
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Yeah not sure what you're trying to do.
Do you want to directly see which ones need updating? You can just click the automatic updates so it updates itself.
Do you want to just see your downloaded apps? Click the button on the top left on your homescreen. This launches your 'app drawer'. On the top you'll see My Apps. Click that and and it'll only show you your downloaded/installed apps.

Universal Search on N8013

Thanks to Apple, Samsung devices have lost their universal search [searching google, local apps, local contacts, etc.]
I tried this solution on my GS3 and on my N8013 and it brought back the functionality.
I take no credit, all credit goes to XDA's eyecon82.
I'm just letting you US-WIFI-only owners know that it works.
It's very useful for me.
As eyecon82 said himself in this POST:
1) Download the apk at the beginning of this thread, place it on your SDcard (or phone) where you'll find it easily.
2) Install root explorer (or equivalent, I used root explorer though)
3) Go to /system/app and mount as R/W
4) move GoogleQuickSearch.apk somewhere else, just so you have it if you need to restore it
5) Go to where you placed the full-featured apk, copy/move it to /system/app
6) Long-Click on GoogleQuickSearch.apk, select permissions, and set to rw-r--r-- (ie, row 1: yes yes no, row 2: yes no no, row 3: yes no no)
7) Hit okay, mount R/O, and quit
8) Go to Settings > Application Manager > All
9) Select Google Search, and clear data/cache
10) Select Google Services Framework, clear data/cache
11) Reboot
12) ???
13) Profit!!!
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Nice. Thanks.
Although this will probably get moved to apps and themes section. I dunno.

yea, i guess. i usually don't post.
I wouldn't know in what section to post this.

This just gave me a reason to root. Thanks man!

Moved To Themes & Apps​
As Nefariouss pointed out, this should be in the themes & apps section.​

EmerikL said:
This just gave me a reason to root. Thanks man!
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No need to root.
Correction: root required to get it to stick.
GT-P6800
GT-N8013

Thanks!

Sorry but what does this app do? What does the app icon look like? Thnx!!!

grimloktt said:
Sorry but what does this app do? What does the app icon look like? Thnx!!!
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Universal Search via Google Search on you desktop. There's no icon. It's Google Search, but universal.

toenail_flicker said:
Universal Search via Google Search on you desktop. There's no icon. It's Google Search, but universal.
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So, how do I use it? Do I have to place the google search widget on my desktop?

grimloktt said:
So, how do I use it? Do I have to place the google search widget on my desktop?
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It's already there. Look at your desktop. See Google??? This simply changes the scope to universal.

aletheus said:
No need to root.
GT-P6800
GT-N8013
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So we can just install it and that is all? Are you sure it won't mess up upgreades later?

donec said:
So we can just install it and that is all? Are you sure it won't mess up upgreades later?
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My crystal ball is in the shop.

But I can search Web , contact , music , SMS and more .
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toenail_flicker said:
It's already there. Look at your desktop. See Google??? This simply changes the scope to universal.
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No, I don't. I'm using ADW launcher.

grimloktt said:
No, I don't. I'm using ADW launcher.
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Try putting it on your desktop.

toenail_flicker said:
Try putting it on your desktop.
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LOL...that is what I'm trying to do; however, I wasn't sure what the google search looked like. That's why I was inquiring if it looks like a blue square with a g on it in the app drawer. I'm pretty sure it is, now; however, it's the widget I think you're referring to. Thnx for the assist.

grimloktt said:
LOL...that is what I'm trying to do; however, I wasn't sure what the google search looked like. That's why I was inquiring if it looks like a blue square with a g on it in the app drawer. I'm pretty sure it is, now; however, it's the widget I think you're referring to. Thnx for the assist.
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It's a permanent feature on Apex and Note launchers. You can't remove it.

toenail_flicker said:
It's a permanent feature on Apex and Note launchers. You can't remove it.
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I opened touch wiz and see it at top left corner. When you click on it, it provides same window as Google widget. I believe it's the same app...

grimloktt said:
I opened touch wiz and see it at top left corner. When you click on it, it provides same window as Google widget. I believe it's the same app...
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But you see what I mean...

Can you hide apps from the app screen?

Basically, I have both the pre-installed Files app and the Files by Google app on my phone. It's not the end of the world but it is annoying to see them side by side on the app screen when I swipe up. Is there a way, without disabling apps or using a different launcher, to hide apps form the app screen? So it only shows when I go to settings and click on apps from there.
Thank you for any help in advance!

buyhighselllow101 said:
Basically, I have both the pre-installed Files app and the Files by Google app on my phone. It's not the end of the world but it is annoying to see them side by side on the app screen when I swipe up. Is there a way, without disabling apps or using a different launcher, to hide apps form the app screen? So it only shows when I go to settings and click on apps from there.
Thank you for any help in advance!
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No, it looks like it is part of Google's security policy to keep malware apps from hiding themselves. Even the "full version" type apps that can then be hidden don't go away even on reboot. The devs of such apps have confirmed. Custom launcher it is.

sliding_billy said:
No, it looks like it is part of Google's security policy to keep malware apps from hiding themselves. Even the "full version" type apps that can then be hidden don't go away even on reboot. The devs of such apps have confirmed. Custom launcher it is.
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That's too bad! thanks for the reply though! Do you know if I could I do it if my phone was rooted by any chance?

buyhighselllow101 said:
That's too bad! thanks for the reply though! Do you know if I could I do it if my phone was rooted by any chance?
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There is no way right now even if rooted. The issue is that it is part of Pixel launcher and of course it is locked down to that kind of a change. My suggestion is Lawnchair beta which is now available on the Play Store. You can make it as identical to stock as you want yet can also put in some improvements. The only hard change I have come across in Lawnchair is that the swipe up to gen into the drawer doesn't require that idiotic LONG swipe through recent items but starts like it should in the center of the home screen. It is worth changing just for that and the ability to hide apps, and it is free. Of course, Pixel launcher is still on the device and can be accessed by changing your default launcher back in settings.

Remove google feed

How can I remove google feed when I swipe on the left on home screen?

Is that on the oppo launcher? How do you get it enabled ?
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I wanna know too

kevinireland11 said:
Is that on the oppo launcher? How do you get it enabled ?
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oppo launcher. Enable by default

jaidernow said:
oppo launcher. Enable by default
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I don't have the google feed, just some Smart Assistant thing?

jaidernow said:
How can I remove google feed when I swipe on the left on home screen?
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Please post a screenshot of this option in launcher setting. Thanks

I also have Google feed enabled and didn't found any option in launcher settings to change or disable it.

I would like to know how to turn this on as I also just have some smart assistant thing when I swipe across.
I've changed to Action Pixel launcher to get the Google feed enabled but I feel that none of the launchers i've tried so far are as smooth or responsive as the stock ColorOS launcher.

frost said:
I also have Google feed enabled and didn't found any option in launcher settings to change or disable it.
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But are you sure that you have the stock coloros launcher? Check it.

denzel09 said:
But are you sure that you have the stock coloros launcher? Check it.
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Yes, i'm sure. But I think it may depend on the operator's branding. My phone is branded for Vodafone, perhaps Oppo does some things on their request.

Can you pleas show us the feed?

thor84sh said:
Can you pleas show us the feed?
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If you look back at the comments you'll see it
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In this whole thread is just one Picture. One of a home screen with a Google searchbar.
No Google feed so far.

thor84sh said:
In this whole thread is just one Picture. One of a home screen with a Google searchbar.
No Google feed so far.
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This is an animated gif, not a picture. If you can't see animation, try to change your browser.

Very curious to find out if installing the launcher version from devices with Google Feed will enable it on devices without Google Feed. Can someone with one of these regional/branded devices check the version number of their launcher?
On certain Huawei phones it was possible to enable the feed by ADB disabling HiBoard. Unfortunately disabling Oppo's feed with ADB does not enable the Google Feed.

The version number is visible in the screenshot in the attachment.

..i have color os version 7.2 (11_A.30) and google feed is only available as a choice (option) in smart assistant settings, simply swiping from left to right opens assistant and you have to choose ( predefined ) from settings ( icon on the top right hand side )

Having the same trouble. Clueless here. Anyone had the same issue and fixed it? Oppo A72 here on Android 10 coloros 7.1

Switched off the Google news feed but when I swipe from left to right, I still have Google but its blank.. anyway.of changing it to another app or switching it off completely?

Hi,
I found a way to "disable" the Google feed without installing another launcher.
If you hide the Google App in the Privacy Settings, when you swipe left, nothing happens. The icon at the bottom which indicates how many pages there are is still visible but honestly it doesn't bother me much.
Hopefully, Oppo will add the option to hide the Google Feed page.
Cheers