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Hallo,
every now and then, when I restart my Nexus 5 Android 4.4 all of my extra home screens on the right have disappeared. Sometimes when I create new screens to the right and then restart, by some computer magic they have returned, but alas not always. Is anybody else experiencing this behaviour? Does any body know how to prevent this happening?
Or which alternative launchers have been tested and found good under 4.4?
Best regards to all
Nick
I have exactly the same problem.
I think it appeared after switching on Google Now.
Have you found anything on the subject ?
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sgspikes said:
I have exactly the same problem.
I think it appeared after switching on Google Now.
Have you found anything on the subject ?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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Hi Spikes,
unfortunately I have not yet found the cause or any further infos to the problem. I'm going to look into other launchers - also because the icons are so large on nexus5.
Bye
Nick
Same problem on my Nexus 5.
4.4.2 Android Version installed and the problem still survive.
Please, help us!
Same problem here, but with GEL on Nexus 4 on Android 4.4.2. (I know it is a Nexus 5 thread, but I though it would be helpfull).
Trying to resolve the matter, I came up with a solution(?) :
1. Put new shortcuts/widgets so as to get back the same number of screens as you had before.
2. Settings --> Home --> Old Launcher
3. Home button
4. Settings --> Apps --> Google Search --> Clear cache (this step may not be necessary)
5. Google Search --> Force stop
6. Home button
7. Settings --> Home --> GEL
8. Home button
This triggers something and I get my original screens back (most of the times)
Please verify this solution and report back.
nickgd said:
Hallo,
every now and then, when I restart my Nexus 5 Android 4.4 all of my extra home screens on the right have disappeared. Sometimes when I create new screens to the right and then restart, by some computer magic they have returned, but alas not always. Is anybody else experiencing this behaviour? Does any body know how to prevent this happening?
Or which alternative launchers have been tested and found good under 4.4?
Best regards to all
Nick
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Hi,
I have all the same problel about the disappearing additional home screens: it appens randomly(apparently) when ,at the moring, I turn on my Nexus 5.
(last standard firmware 4.4.2 on,GEL Launcher and Google Now disable).
I found this other strange thing: when i found disappearead additional home screens, if I had new home screens with only app in each, when I reboot, SOMETIMES, i found the old disappeared home screens(whit the preovious app icons in them)
I thought it was a problem of "Clean Master" "Delete Junk Files" operation but I cant reproduce the problem everytime.
Anyone have hints about this problem?
thanks
PS: Happy New Year!!
ahabbass said:
Same problem here, but with GEL on Nexus 4 on Android 4.4.2. (I know it is a Nexus 5 thread, but I though it would be helpfull).
Trying to resolve the matter, I came up with a solution(?) :
1. Put new shortcuts/widgets so as to get back the same number of screens as you had before.
2. Settings --> Home --> Old Launcher
3. Home button
4. Settings --> Apps --> Google Search --> Clear cache (this step may not be necessary)
5. Google Search --> Force stop
6. Home button
7. Settings --> Home --> GEL
8. Home button
This triggers something and I get my original screens back (most of the times)
Please verify this solution and report back.
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It works. Thank you.
blumpy said:
It works. Thank you.
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Not works always on my Nexus. May I
Do you think that I'll be forced to change the device?
Has anyone discovered a solution to this problem? I recently installed PA 4.1 on my Nexus 4 and found that my homescreens kept getting wiped after reboot. It's hugely annoying and I can't tell if it's a problem with the ROM or the launcher.
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Has anyone discovered a solution to this problem? I recently installed PA 4.1 on my Nexus 4 and found that my homescreens kept getting wiped after reboot. It's hugely annoying and I can't tell if it's a problem with the ROM or the launcher.
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It's a launcher issue with some people. I don't have the problem but have seen others report it. I prefer action launcher pro anyway
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It's best not to rely on buggy launchers made by third rate coders.
Is there any way to find out if they know about this bug and fixing it?
I am currently looking into alternative launchers but I will miss Google Now feature.
zaytzev said:
Is there any way to find out if they know about this bug and fixing it?
I am currently looking into alternative launchers but I will miss Google Now feature.
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If by 'they' you mean PA, then yes we are fully aware of it being a Google problem and not one we can touch since their launcher is closed source
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Pirateghost said:
If by 'they' you mean PA, then yes we are fully aware of it being a Google problem and not one we can touch since their launcher is closed source
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By they I meant Google of course, sorry.
Found this thread by googling for symptoms. At least now I know it is common issue and can use another launcher as a workaround.
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It's a launcher issue with some people. I don't have the problem but have seen others report it. I prefer action launcher pro anyway
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Hi and thanks for responding! So is it an incompatibility between PA and the GNL or could this happen on any ROM? Is Google aware of the issue?
lost? im gaining empty home screens...
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Hi and thanks for responding! So is it an incompatibility between PA and the GNL or could this happen on any ROM? Is Google aware of the issue?
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Having the same issue with CM11 with Banks' GApps on a Galaxy Tab 2 so I'm thinking it's the launcher, not the ROM...
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Having the same issue with CM11 with Banks' GApps on a Galaxy Tab 2 so I'm thinking it's the launcher, not the ROM...
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Its apparently fixed in 4.4.3
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Its apparently fixed in 4.4.3
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Thanks for the update! Do you have a source for that info? It's driving me nuts and I've been reflashing all the PA betas to try to find one that works.
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Thanks for the update! Do you have a source for that info? It's driving me nuts and I've been reflashing all the PA betas to try to find one that works.
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Im sorry I got it wrong I think,,.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-here-is-what-you-should-expect-to-see-fixed/
I think i misread the list of fixes
I'm at my whits end. My wife and I are both Google beta members. Same S7 Edge. Same version of the Google app and she has the customizable widget while I do not. I have tried everything. Uninstalling, updating, leaving and rejoining the beta, you name it. She did nothing. One day the three dot menu was there for her on the widget. I can't get it to happen on my S7 Edge.
Anyone else figure out how to make this happen? It's driving me crazy.
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I'm at my whits end. My wife and I are both Google beta members. Same S7 Edge. Same version of the Google app and she has the customizable widget while I do not. I have tried everything. Uninstalling, updating, leaving and rejoining the beta, you name it. She did nothing. One day the three dot menu was there for her on the widget. I can't get it to happen on my S7 Edge.
Anyone else figure out how to make this happen? It's driving me crazy.
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I heard its a very slow roll out (luck of the draw & youre unlucky).
Uninstall it then try this apk...if it's what you're looking for.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-search/google-search-7-14-15-release/
Update--tried it myself and it won't install. Even tried disabling it. I wonder if anyone with an S7 has got the update.
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I heard its a very slow roll out (luck of the draw & youre unlucky).
Uninstall it then try this apk...if it's what you're looking for.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-search/google-search-7-14-15-release/
Update--tried it myself and it won't install. Even tried disabling it. I wonder if anyone with an S7 has got the update.
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I got the update, but no three dots.
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I've tried installing APK's found on various sites that were supposed to install the widget but it just ends up being the same search widget. No three dots like my wife's. I don't understand how two people, in the beta program, with the exact same device and the exact same version (7.14.18.21.arm64), don't both have the same widget. This is bizarre.
try to clear the data and everything from the application, then choose to disable the application manager, restart
Then, enable and update the app
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try to clear the data and everything from the application, then choose to disable the application manager, restart
Then, enable and update the app
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Don't really want to do that. I don't want to have to configure it all again with what I like to see cards wise within Now as well as anything with the Assistant. I shouldn't have to reset everything to get the same widget my wife got with the same version of Google, without doing any of that. There has to be something we're missing here.
I also want to know how to get the 3 dots. Seems like there's no known fix
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try to clear the data and everything from the application, then choose to disable the application manager, restart
Then, enable and update the app
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Tried this. Doesn't work
I've had three Google updates since I first posted this and I STILL do not have the customizable widget. WTF is Google doing?
No one? Did anyone else get the newly updated customizable widget? I've tried everything again. Uninstalling, reinstalling from links at various sites. Removing from beta, adding back. This is very frustrating.
Search bar customization
Same issue my wife and I both S7 edge have the customisation of option but my friend did the same procedure and he has an updated app but no customisation option I don't know why Google is doing this
I've had many updates to the Google app since I first posted this thread. Still no customizable widget. I guess Google is never going to release it to some people for some bizarre reason. I don't get their thinking on this. Why give it to some, update others, but don't include the customization???
what is the customisable widget? can i see a screenshot? now i want it too!
Hey still nothing for me too bruh.I want it too Friend in work who has S8 already use rounded version :/ **** is not fair.Google probably releasing this very slowly.Se we have to wait dudes
Any update for this thread? I had that rounded widget until today because i had to factory reset my s7 edge for various reasons and after that, widget dont let me customize it anymore. I have all google apps up to date and I joined to beta test but still nothing... Now I have different 3rd party google search, but I want that original to work again.. :/
Yup, I finally received it months ago. Just took time to show up.
TheIgster said:
Yup, I finally received it months ago. Just took time to show up.
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Good to know. So it will come for me too someday.. (again)
New Android P launcer ported from the First developer preview of android 9.0
I have not ported this.. I am merely sharing this with you guys!!
Can give it a try if you want.....!!
Tried it, looks like there isn't much changed except for the shape of the icons. Any idea how to remove it, it just updates the default pixel laughter, so unable to delete this version.
psychomaniac82 said:
Tried it, looks like there isn't much changed except for the shape of the icons. Any idea how to remove it, it just updates the default pixel laughter, so unable to delete this version.
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Yup... Just reinstall the old version on top of it... That will replace it!!....
If your device is rooted.. then replace the launcher from nexuslauncer folder inside root>system>priv-app
AshGi05 said:
Yup... Just reinstall the old version on top of it... That will replace it!!....
If your device is rooted.. then replace the launcher from nexuslauncer folder inside root>system>priv-app
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Thanks! I went to the play store and deleted pixel launcher. That did the trick. At first I thought I could do the same within the apps settings. But you have to delete it though he play store.
I like the look of the homescreen of the original better, that's the reason of going back to stock.
Can't live without the pixel launcher no more, and the speed it adds to the p20 pro is superb.
Have been through pretty much every launcher and this adds to a better user experience.
The version i'm using is P-4623511 -modded-5.2.0
New themeable launcher here.
https://github.com/amirzaidi/launcher3/releases
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Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.
Jonathan-H said:
Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.
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Oh crap really! Hmmm I'll see if I can find the original, I've got a titanium back up if it on my phone, are you rooted? It's working for me, same version etc.
Sorry pal, I'll have a look tomorrow for you.
Let me know if you want the titanium restore file.
Try this one mate
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xd...rs.com/pixel-launcher-mod-pixel-3-search-bar/
Updated op
use 5.3 versiom, it works smooth till now, do you feel any improvements in battery life?
Any tips and tricks you recommend for this launcher?
New launcher now in OP
New features:
Theming
Gestures
Optimisations
+More
@justbeck
I'd say use swap torpedo to eliminate system lag in general.
Jonathan-H said:
Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.
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You have to manually give all permissions before opening for the fist time.
Strange Huawei bug with many custom launchers it would seem.
Do it need root, or is there a roothles version
thomas30 said:
Do it need root, or is there a roothles version
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The link in the op works on non rooted handsets (it did on mine anyway!)
Be sure to give the app all available permissions BEFORE you run it for the first time or it will crash.
warface said:
The link in the op works on non rooted handsets (it did on mine anyway!)
Be sure to give the app all available permissions BEFORE you run it for the first time or it will crash.
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I didn't have to do anything tbh.
And that's correct. You don't need root.
Lol @ your avatar, love that guy.
Sargent Hartman
How are you guys getting this to work? I installed Launcher3-aosp-optimized.apk then updated the permissions but I can't run it. I would have expected to just press the home button and it would ask which launcher I want to use but that doesn't happen.
fatguy666 said:
How are you guys getting this to work? I installed Launcher3-aosp-optimized.apk then updated the permissions but I can't run it. I would have expected to just press the home button and it would ask which launcher I want to use but that doesn't happen.
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In the settings app search for 'Default Apps' then select Launcher3 from the 'Launcher' option.
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In the settings app search for 'Default Apps' then select Launcher3 from the 'Launcher' option.
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Think that was the one thing I never clicked! Cheers.
It's not showing the weather...
Just reads for eg, 'Sunday, 22 Dec'
Isn't it followed by the temperature?
Thanks
Xebeck said:
It's not showing the weather...
Just reads for eg, 'Sunday, 22 Dec'
Isn't it followed by the temperature?
Thanks
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Try to enable location, or reboot the device.
dark90_ said:
Try to enable location, or reboot the device.
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Thanks but that didn't seem to work.
It works perfectly if I use lawnchair 2 launcher. But I don't wanna use that.
check the google app. goto settings/notifications and then current weather. my was the same as yours and i changed something but don't remember exactly what so that might have been it.
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check the google app. goto settings/notifications and then current weather. my was the same as yours and i changed something but don't remember exactly what so that might have been it.
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Thanks.
But didn't work.
If you could remember the exact steps you took, that'd be of great help.
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Thanks.
But didn't work.
If you could remember the exact steps you took, that'd be of great help.
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yeah, i agree. it's frustrating for me that i can't remember things. maybe when you're near 70 you'll have perfect memory, i don't.
Update the google app, if its already updated to latest then join the beta and update, will fix it after reboot
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yeah, i agree. it's frustrating for me that i can't remember things. maybe when you're near 70 you'll have perfect memory, i don't.
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Thanks anyways sir
boe323 said:
Update the google app, if its already updated to latest then join the beta and update, will fix it after reboot
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i have been in beta for a while, so that may explain why it worked for me and not the poster in need of solution., maybe.
Thanks a lot guys
OT but
But does anyone know a way to lock screen ( like by double tap) without the power button and without any launcher or rooting.
Thanks
Xebeck said:
Thanks a lot guys
OT but
But does anyone know a way to lock screen ( like by double tap) without the power button and without any launcher or rooting.
Thanks
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I think it's only possible with those 2 options you mentioned.
I'm using nova so that works
Royalfox said:
I think it's only possible with those 2 options you mentioned.
I'm using nova so that works
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Really...
Do launchers slow down a mobile?
Thanks for replying
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Really...
Do launchers slow down a mobile?
Thanks for replying
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I found nova, I'm using prime, doesn't. Phone still fast and snappy af
* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
It sucks
Xebeck said:
* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
It sucks
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You are not alone. I started having the same problem (occasionally) since the latest system update (December 5, 2019). Plus apps no longer auto-update (never), even when I am on Wi-Fi. None of that was an issue prior to mentioned update.
For weather not showing I suspect app gets "power-optimized".
For app auto-update not working - there are multiple reports for that over the past year for Pixel and other phones with no clear solution. I tried clearing Storage and Cache for Google Play Services but it didn't help.
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* just so everyone knows, the original problem has not been solved yet.
No weather in At a glance.
It sucks
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just checking that you have given google app location permission and location is on.
another thing is i'm also using nova launcher in a very minimal way but that might have something to do with it.
i discovered by searching that it's a pretty common issue. but if it's something you want and you can have it by using a different launcher try out a different launcher for a week, maybe. good luck in finding a solution.
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You are not alone. I started having the same problem (occasionally) since the latest system update (December 5, 2019). Plus apps no longer auto-update (never), even when I am on Wi-Fi. None of that was an issue prior to mentioned update.
For weather not showing I suspect app gets "power-optimized".
For app auto-update not working - there are multiple reports for that over the past year for Pixel and other phones with no clear solution. I tried clearing Storage and Cache for Google Play Services but it didn't help.
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dkryder said:
just checking that you have given google app location permission and location is on.
another thing is i'm also using nova launcher in a very minimal way but that might have something to do with it.
i discovered by searching that it's a pretty common issue. but if it's something you want and you can have it by using a different launcher try out a different launcher for a week, maybe. good luck in finding a solution.
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I found the solution. I'm on basic phone launcher ( no launcher installed or rooting done).
Just enable location on and go to your Google account and turn location history on.
Then restart with location turned on.
It's there now.
Found sort of a solution
It isn't the best solution, but it works (at least for me it does). I found that if I put another at a glace widget on another screen (so there are 2 now, one on my home screen, one on another), it works and shows weather on both. If I remove it, the weather goes away again.. Hoping this is some sort of clue to get this fixed permanently.