I recently replaced my note 5 with the Google Pixel, I was using something called Good Lock on the samsung which among other things changed the App Switcher from the Floppy stock android one to a list. ( I'd link a img but i'm not allowed )
Is there anything out there that can do the same thing on the pixel?
Gazzaspins said:
I recently replaced my note 5 with the Google Pixel, I was using something called Good Lock on the samsung which among other things changed the App Switcher from the Floppy stock android one to a list. ( I'd link a img but i'm not allowed )
Is there anything out there that can do the same thing on the pixel?
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I use Recent Bar from the Play store. I like that recents are listed on the notification bar, 9 apps at a time, and not unwieldy like the default Android switcher.
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
I've been using Google Now Launcher on my Galaxy Nexus for a couple of months and really liked it. After grabbing my M8, I installed Google Now Launcher on it, but I hear a lot of praise for Blinkfeed on Sense 6.
While the concept of Blinkfeed is certainly interesting, the link summaries in my highlights are vague or non-existent. I'm also struggling to find a way to do Google Search voice triggers. Adding a Google Search bar doesn't seem to provide this functionality. Overall, Blinkfeed seems to be a poorly done Google Now with social media integration. Are there any fans of Blinkfeed that can help me improve my experience?
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
I've been using Google Now Launcher on my Galaxy Nexus for a couple of months and really liked it. After grabbing my M8, I installed Google Now Launcher on it, but I hear a lot of praise for Blinkfeed on Sense 6.
While the concept of Blinkfeed is certainly interesting, the link summaries in my highlights are vague or non-existent. I'm also struggling to find a way to do Google Search voice triggers. Adding a Google Search bar doesn't seem to provide this functionality. Overall, Blinkfeed seems to be a poorly done Google Now with social media integration. Are there any fans of Blinkfeed that can help me improve my experience?
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I tried blinkfeed on my M7 for a few months until root came out. and switched to the google launcher.
I tried blinkfeed on the M8 for all of an hour before I switched to the Google Launcher again.
I'm in the same boat as you. I just wish I could get anything besides the HTC lock screen as I want pattern lock. But I don't want it to wipe my phone after 10 attempts.
I'm using Action Launcher but wanted to check out Blinkfeed. You can create a shortcut to Blinkfeed with Activity Launcher and use it like an app. Thought I'd give it a chance and still use my launcher of choice.
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breakerfall said:
I'm using Action Launcher but wanted to check out Blinkfeed. You can create a shortcut to Blinkfeed with Activity Launcher and use it like an app. Thought I'd give it a chance and still use my launcher of choice.
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I hadn't considered that. I might just have to play with it that way. As an at a glance widget/page, I feel Google Now is far superior, but I'd like to play around with it and see if Blinkfeed is good for social media and the like.
I have enjoyed using Google Now launcher on my Rezound and my Nexus. I'm going with Blinkfeed and have moved the Google search as one of my five dock icons so I can get the equivalent at any time.
hgoldner said:
I have enjoyed using Google Now launcher on my Rezound and my Nexus. I'm going with Blinkfeed and have moved the Google search as one of my five dock icons so I can get the equivalent at any time.
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you know you can just swipe up from the bottom on any of the home screens and have google now anytime without using up your shortcuts on the bottom
If Sense supported custom gestures (I use swipe up to bring up the drawer, swipe down to see notifications, and double-tap to show the toggles) I would try it out. But I use those gestures ALL the time.
For those with Google Now Launcher, few questions(sorry for the sidetrack):
Is there more icons on the screen? I went to nova laucher for more rows of icons and no blinkfeed.
any issues with side loading?
where did you get the apk, (I can find one, I would like to have a know working version)?
Does the play store update the laucher after the install for updates?
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you know you can just swipe up from the bottom on any of the home screens and have google now anytime without using up your shortcuts on the bottom
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Yeah, forgot about that; thanks for mentioning it. Ultimately, that's what I did, giving something else that precious 4th spot on the dock.
non transparent Nav bar on GNL
Hey guys. Did any of you getting this annoying semitransparent nav bar while having a Google now launcher on HTC M8 ?
I mean the original nav bar on BlinkFeed is completely transparent, also Google now launcher installed on any device so far (running KitKat) had a transparent nav bar ! What is wrong with GNL and HTC M8 ??
Check out this picks.
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i brought a htc one m8 recently from ebay, since ive had it my launcher is defaulted to google now i cannot install sense, its really annoying and laggy ad freezes and ugh
currently gonna try viperone but not sure what to do, ive recovered restocked etc but nothing, the phoine was rooted but isnt any longer but super su is still installed ive had to disable it, im so confused.
viper one has screwed up my phone. help it wont power on just gets stuck on htc screen
using htc one m8
charchar4339 said:
viper one has screwed up my phone. help it wont power on just gets stuck on htc screen
using htc one m8
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I really don't think viperone is what screwed your phone up as I am running it and have installed and re-installed about 10 different times when checking out different ROM's.
It sounds like user error to me.
What was your install process ?
Did you do a checksum on the download before installing ?
Only one time did I have a faulty ROM and it was due to a bad download as I forgot to do a checksum on it.
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I was curious about peoples opinions/preferences between these two launchers?
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FWIW, I don't like either, I use Nova Launcher.
Ok guys !
This is my first post ever - so I apologize if it's in the wrong place.
I'm running Nova Launcher Prime 4.0.2 on a Droid Turbo (Verizon). I bought the launcher to remove the Google Persistent Search Bar (which I HATE). I did it, but this newest version seems to have relocated the search bar, from the home screen, to being visible when I click on the "recent apps" button (lower right hand multi-window looking button on device).
Ugghhh ... cant attach a pic - OR post a link to show exactly what I'm talking about ?!?!??! Hope I've been clear enough....
I've been fumbling around this phone for WEEKS trying to figure out how to KILL Google once and for all - but just can't seem to figure it out.
HHHEEEELLLLLPPPPPPP
afaik, recent apps is a rom thing - doesn't have anything to do with launchers...
only search bar that has connections to Nova launcher is the homescreen one - and that one can be removed even with a free version of Nova...
So what do I do ?
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afaik, recent apps is a rom thing - doesn't have anything to do with launchers...
only search bar that has connections to Nova launcher is the homescreen one - and that one can be removed even with a free version of Nova...
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Ok - so what do I do to get rid of that monster ?!
Ermm, I'm not sure if this is nova. You can just drag and remove the wretched search bar widget. Not sure what's up with the recent apps stuff.
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Ok - so what do I do to get rid of that monster ?!
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i don't know... i never saw a google search bar in recent apps on any device/roms so far...
i'm not familiar with motorola and their roms (i use LG G2) but i'm sure there is a sub-forum for your device here on XDA - try searching...
hi im upgrading from note 5 that has a blinkfeed type theme applied, any chance i can get that on the s8+? (the apk is from xda so idk if maybe theres a newer version)
or apps from android 5.0 wont work on Nogut?
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hi im upgrading from note 5 that has a blinkfeed type theme applied, any chance i can get that on the s8+? (the apk is from xda so idk if maybe theres a newer version)
or apps from android 5.0 wont work on Nogut?
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Side-Loading BlinkFeed shouldn't be too difficult,but,if it were me,I'd look for something else:
BlinkFeed is powered by NewsRepublic,which is owned by CheetahMobile,the owners of the infamous crapware/snoopware CleanMaster.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...s-app-empire-buying-news-republic-57-million/
I was a huge fan of BlinkFeed until CheetahMobile stepped into the picture,haven't used it since......
EDIT:
Just a BTW:
Samsung devices also ship w/CheetahMobile crapware,under the name of "Device Maintenance":
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...mobile-security-and-innovation-300043298.html
I'd at minimum get Package Disabler Pro to freeze/disable this crapware,short of full root/ROMs.
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Side-Loading BlinkFeed shouldn't be too difficult,but,if it were me,I'd look for something else:
BlinkFeed is powered by NewsRepublic,which is owned by CheetahMobile,the owners of the infamous crapware/snoopware CleanMaster.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...s-app-empire-buying-news-republic-57-million/
I was a huge fan of BlinkFeed until CheetahMobile stepped into the picture,haven't used it since......
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Just a BTW:
Samsung devices also ship w/CheetahMobile crapware,under the name of "Device Maintenance":
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...mobile-security-and-innovation-300043298.html
I'd at minimum get Package Disabler Pro to freeze/disable this crapware,short of full root/ROMs.
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short of a few ads for htc sense i dont see any news republic or Device maitence on my note 5.
im running 5.1.1 and an old copy of the blinkfeed launcher. what do i look for to see cheetahMobile installed anything?
do you know any other launcher with a customization news feed? i use the Tech & Science topics to keep up to date.
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short of a few ads for htc sense i dont see any news republic or Device maitence on my note 5.
im running 5.1.1 and an old copy of the blinkfeed launcher. what do i look for to see cheetahMobile installed anything?
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Look in your system apps &/or use a good file browser.
If you still can't see it,try one of the Package Disabler apps in the Google Play Store.
Or,if you want to see some screenshots of what I've disabled on my Note 4/Note5/Note 7,do a search of my posts & you'll stumble across the bloat-spyware.
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do you know any other launcher with a customization news feed? i use the Tech & Science topics to keep up to date.
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@GreeleyXda
Isn't FlipBoard a built-in Samsung app?
IIRC,it's just a swipe away on the stock Samsung Launcher...............
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Look in your system apps &/or use a good file browser.
If you still can't see it,try one of the Package Disabler apps in the Google Play Store.
Or,if you want to see some screenshots of what I've disabled on my Note 4/Note5/Note 7,do a search of my posts & you'll stumble across the bloat-spyware.
@GreeleyXda
Isn't FlipBoard a built-in Samsung app?
IIRC,it's just a swipe away on the stock Samsung Launcher...............
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i tried the app list in settings, and es file explorer. not sure what im looking for.
didnt find any screenshots.
i disabled the samsung launcher a long time ago, it bogs down the phone.
blinkfeed launcher is pretty smooth. if i have to i'll give it up, its just really helpful for school/job.
Okay so I was very afraid of having a larger screened phone because I truly don't like to use two hands with my phone 90% of the time. So I've been using pie controls for years and I have to say I've really really found that using them has made my 7pro AMAZING but large screen much easier to use for switching apps or toggling wifi/data or any other settings. Truly I know it's like Samsung edge drawer or whatever it's called but honestly it's better. Instant access to atleast 20 apps without having to go back to home screen than back to the app drawer or folder and select the app. IMO one of the best "mods" or apps for a larger phone with so much ram for multitasking. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol
I was using Pie control for a long time and finally switched to this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.pie
looks much nicer and has many options
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I was using Pie control for a long time and finally switched to this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.pie
looks much nicer and has many options
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I shall check into that one for sure. Seems like the one that used to be called into a rom I use to use on my gs3.
MJFox78 said:
I was using Pie control for a long time and finally switched to this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.pie
looks much nicer and has many options
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Wow i love it
Is there a way to hide pie icon in the status bar ?
If no I will deal with it
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Is there a way to hide pie icon in the status bar ?
If no I will deal with it
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swipe right on the notification, tap on the cogwheel and disable notifications for the app
Do any of you have following problem with pie control : in full screen apps like camera, video, even picture or games I cannot see pie when I swipe, I feel it vibrates no I cannot see it and what it's the worst part if I'm in camera for example and "blindly" (as I cannot see it) use for example back function it works but then app I non responsive (it works but doesn't see my touches) and I need to "blindly" use pie control to switch to home/other app and go back. Then it works again until I use pie control again, it it annoying... It only behaves like that if I have navigation gestures activated (to hide the navbar), wieh navbar on it works ok but the whole point is to not have it and use full screen experience...
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Do any of you have following problem with pie control : in full screen apps like camera, video, even picture or games I cannot see pie when I swipe, I feel it vibrates no I cannot see it and what it's the worst part if I'm in camera for example and "blindly" (as I cannot see it) use for example back function it works but then app I non responsive (it works but doesn't see my touches) and I need to "blindly" use pie control to switch to home/other app and go back. Then it works again until I use pie control again, it it annoying... It only behaves like that if I have navigation gestures activated (to hide the navbar), wieh navbar on it works ok but the whole point is to not have it and use full screen experience...
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I'm using Pie control with navigation gestures activated too and I don't have this problem
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I'm using Pie control with navigation gestures activated too and I don't have this problem
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Yeah I had this problem with app from the first post, just tested the one from your link and so far it works fine in all apps
Ya'll should try Leedroid's Shortcutter, been using since first initial release. App drawer(you select) can open from the right left and now from bottom.
MJFox78 said:
I was using Pie control for a long time and finally switched to this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.pie
looks much nicer and has many options
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Been using this apk since nexus 6p. It's absolutely amazing.
On Samsung this what I use. It blows Edge away.
Uses almost no battery, freeware, no ads or crap.
One Hand Operation + - Apps on Google Play
Use your device easily with only one hand !
play.google.com
blackhawk said:
On Samsung this what I use. It blows Edge away.
Uses almost no battery, freeware, no ads or crap.
One Hand Operation + - Apps on Google Play
Use your device easily with only one hand !
play.google.com
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Unfortunately the awesome aspects of that where it users no battery and all that jazz is because it is built into your OS. There are a few mod apps like that in the "Good Lock" family that actually are pretty nice on Samsung. They do us no good over here though.
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Unfortunately the awesome aspects of that where it users no battery and all that jazz is because it is built into your OS. There are a few mod apps like that in the "Good Lock" family that actually are pretty nice on Samsung. They do us no good over here though.
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Edge* isn't that awesome and definitely uses more battery than One Handed Operation plus**, however the latter may be compatible only with Samsung phones.
One of the biggest reasons to choose Samsung is it's none root customization. The best ones come from the Galaxy Store. Hundreds of free themes, icon packs, AODs, and much more.
No other brand comes close.
*I use it for cut/paste management only. Other apps like One Handed Operation plus is superior in every way to Egde.
**not a native apk but one of the best 3rd party apks for the 10+ Rock solid stable.
So I updated my OnePlus 7t to Oxygen OS 12 and I miss a very important feature. The feature I'm talking about is "Swipe up to search app". This enabled us to search through the app drawer as soon as we swiped up from the home screen. So without any hassle we could search and find the app we were looking for just by swiping up and typing the app name. But unfortunately this feature got removed in Oxygen OS 12. It worked flawlessly on Oxygen OS 10 and 11.
So now we manually gotta swipe up and then tap on the search bar and type. So is there any way to get this feature back on Oxygen OS 12 while using the stock launcher. Like using ADB commands or by using gesture apps or by using automation apps by creating a series of actions.
Any help is welcomed. As I said it used to be a very vital feature for me, I used it very often, so I'm looking for a workaround to get it back. Also I don't wanna rollback to previous version of Oxygen OS.
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So I updated my OnePlus 7t to Oxygen OS 12 and I miss a very important feature. The feature I'm talking about is "Swipe up to search app". This enabled us to search through the app drawer as soon as we swiped up from the home screen. So without any hassle we could search and find the app we were looking for just by swiping up and typing the app name. But unfortunately this feature got removed in Oxygen OS 12. It worked flawlessly on Oxygen OS 10 and 11.
So now we manually gotta swipe up and then tap on the search bar and type. So is there any way to get this feature back on Oxygen OS 12 while using the stock launcher. Like using ADB commands or by using gesture apps or by using automation apps by creating a series of actions.
Any help is welcomed. As I said it used to be a very vital feature for me, I used it very often, so I'm looking for a workaround to get it back. Also I don't wanna rollback to previous version of Oxygen OS.
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+1 Did you ever find an answer??