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Thinking of installing Nova launcher when my phone ships, but was wondering if features like "OK Google.." and searching online for numbers within the phone app would still work?
Also, has anyone with a Nexus 5 found a way to hide apps in the app drawer you don't want there, or at least make a folder? I really want to use the stock launcher, and it baffles me Google leaves out basic functionality to sort and organize your apps... if anyone found a way please let me know, or if root can fix this somehow. Thanks.
You'd have to wait for Kevin to put similar features if he decides to assuming he can mimic the new launcher. I think the new launcher is closed source.. maybe we'll get a kernel soon with always listening
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For hiding the apps part if you want to hide one of the stock apps you can simply disable it in the settings? (Settings > apps)
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So in the latest update, you will get "ok google" while in the google search app.
With this launcher, it gets even better, you install it, and you can use "ok google" right from the home screen.
To make it work, just install the latest google search from play store, then download and install this apk:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
awesome, thanks!
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
very good, thank you
There are some apps that will give you the knock off feel if you want it.
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works awesome. thanks
Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice
Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.
Both this KK Home launcher and Nova can utilize the "Knock Off" feature by simply double-tapping a blank area on the notification bar. This is the default behavior and no setup is required to invoke.
Thanks for making this available, OP!
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it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice
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Thanks! Did not know that. I can use that with the phone laying down. Unfortunately, my hands aren't big enough to reach the notification bar during one handed operation, so the Tasker workaround works better for me in that situation.
benjmiester said:
I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.
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I haven't rooted yet. Maybe I'll try it if I do, but haven't really had the urge to do so. Came from a GNex where I crack flashed constantly, but ended up using a stock ROM when I discovered Tasker.
can't use in F320L
kevintong116 said:
can't use in F320L
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It works...update Google search and play services
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it doesnt seem to show my missed calls or text count on the icons though which is a bummer when you unlock your phone. anybody else having this problem? i missed a call and didnt even know it until i got a voicemail popup in my notification window
Anyone else getting a high mediaserver wakelock with this launcher? I'm assuming it's because of the always listening Google Now on the homescreens. Mediaserver was using at least 15% of the battery on this launcher. Switched to Nova and mediaserver is down to 1%.
I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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Ghstudent said:
I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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You need to set the language to "English (United Kingdom)"
You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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oriveradel said:
You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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I had it set to English US..
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Is there a way to hide an app from the app drawer maybe without root? Or with root and then removing root that will keep the app hidden?
Thanks
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That's a feature of the launcher. Nova and Go are two launchers that have this..
moisesgl said:
Is there a way to hide an app from the app drawer maybe without root? Or with root and then removing root that will keep the app hidden?
Thanks
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If ur using xposed, u can try GEL settings.
I think the launcher features are only for the premium (paid) app (not 100% sure though). If that's the case you can either pay for the app and use that method or root, xposed framework like the person above me said. However, I highly doubt that the settings will stay if you remove root since xposed needs it to run.
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The GEL Launcher doesn't support this feature unless you're using Xposed + GEL settings module. But it only works if you're rooted.
So the only method is to use a Launcher which supports this feature. Examples are Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher. The "hide app" feature is free to use. @poster above: For freezing an app you need root.
Does multi window work only on native launcher?
I don't want to root my phone
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qwerty1q said:
Does multi window work only on native launcher?
I don't want to root my phone
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No, it doesn't have native support for Nova Launcher, unfortunately.
I remember when I still had my Mate7 there was a thread I came across in those forums where they found a way to add apps, but it requires root, and sadly it still didn't work for Nova, but worked on pretty much anything else.
The workaround I used on my MT7 was to open any app first and then open the dual window launcher to choose the second app. But no luck direct from Nova
Has anyone tried the Google assistant on 3.5.4, having running now and very nice, you will need Android-n ify, exposed installer 3.1 and clear data in Google app and then long press your home button, voila. Give it a shot
I had a bug. I had a Soft reboot after using the recent apps button.
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Has anyone tried the Google assistant on 3.5.4, having running now and very nice, you will need Android-n ify, exposed installer 3.1 and clear data in Google app and then long press your home button, voila. Give it a shot
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Every thing works fine but I have bug regarding ok google detention it ask every time to set trusted voice and I have to set up ok google detention. My google app version is 6.6.16.16.arm. I don't know if the problem is with xposed module nify, do you face any kind of problems.
There's an "Assistant Enabler" Xposed module to specifically make Google assistant work, without breaking QS.
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There's an "Assistant Enabler" Xposed module to specifically make Google assistant work, without breaking QS.
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Using this on Freedom OS 1.6.1. Everything but trusted voice works.
Does Google assistant on 3.5.4 is different from OxygenOS 3.2.7. ?
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Does Google assistant on 3.5.4 is different from OxygenOS 3.2.7. ?
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It's not included in 3.5.4. What you get from the xposed modules is the same in both roms.
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