Hello everyone.
So I upgraded to Pie like three weeks ago or so, and something that didn't quite make sense was the new recent apps design. The moto x4 doesn't have the biggest of all screens, so a horizontal recent apps was, let's say, less than efficient.
Luckily for us there's an easy way to bring back the vertical recent apps design. To do so we first need to install a third party launcher (personal favourite is nova launcher prime ), then we need to deactivate moto's stock launcher. I think we can do that directly from Settings>Apps>Show system apps and deactivating moto launcher; I did it via root explorer, the launcher apk is located in /system/priv-app/Launcher3QuickStep , in there is a file named (you guessed it) Launcher3QuickStep.apk, all you need to do is change the name to Launcher3QuickStep.apk1 or some shoot like that. Reboot and voilá, vertical stacked recent apps.
Hope this helps, cheers.
Cool. BTW, the Android One equivalent is:
/system/priv-app/AndroidOneLauncher/AndroidOneLauncher.apk
jhedfors said:
Cool. BTW, the Android One equivalent is:
/system/priv-app/AndroidOneLauncher/AndroidOneLauncher.apk
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Yeah, totally forgot to mention mine is retail version. Thanks, man!
Organics said:
Yeah, totally forgot to mention mine is retail version. Thanks, man!
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This works for Moto G8 / Moto G8+ too
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November 14th, an update was forced into all Amazon Fires.
Main changes:
Notification: Notifications have been modernized, it will now display the app icon instead of a number saying the amount of notifications you have.
Shortcuts: Slightly changes, a tad skinnier
Settings: Some features moved to different categories. New "Alexa" category.
Exploit changes:
Launcher Hijack: I don't know why but it seems to work better on the new update
Hidden Changes:
New "Tabletsubscriptions" app:
•Create accounts and set passwords
find accounts on device
•Full network access
view connections
•Automatically launch at startup
•com.amazon.kor.demo.provider.permission.READ_PROVIDER
Did you find anything not mentioned above?
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TechNash said:
Launcher Hijack: I don't know why but it seems to work better on the new update
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What do you mean by "work better"? Fire Launcher is not showing anymore? Or you think it shows own icons for 100 ms less that before? :laugh:
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What do you mean by "work better"? Fire Launcher is not showing anymore? Or you think it shows own icons for 100 ms less that before? :laugh:
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It just works faster, less lag, and it rarely shows the fire launcher now.
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I'm interested in giving the Launcher Hijacker a shot on the new Fire HD 10 I got yesterday (gotta love CamelCamelCamel for letting me know the price dropped) but my tablet has already updated itself to 5.6.0.0 and now I don't see an option under Accessibility for "To detect home button press". First, any idea if Launcher Hijacker will still work if I don't have that option, and second, if I do need to enable that, any idea where it's moved to?
Thanks.
2017-11-23: Holy cow do I feel like a n00b, which is embarrassing for someone who's allegedly been around computers since Moses was a corporal. The button I couldn't find showed up AFTER I installed Launcher Hijacker. I now have Nova Launcher running on my Fire HD 10 and working as well as I can expect without root access (which I hope the mad geniuses at Kingroot will figure out soon).
Since 5.6 I can't open mobi's unless I reboot and then it loses bookmarks. Anyone else?
NerdFire said:
I'm interested in giving the Launcher Hijacker a shot on the new Fire HD 10 I got yesterday (gotta love CamelCamelCamel for letting me know the price dropped) but my tablet has already updated itself to 5.6.0.0 and now I don't see an option under Accessibility for "To detect home button press". First, any idea if Launcher Hijacker will still work if I don't have that option, and second, if I do need to enable that, any idea where it's moved to?
Thanks.
2017-11-23: Holy cow do I feel like a n00b, which is embarrassing for someone who's allegedly been around computers since Moses was a corporal. The button I couldn't find showed up AFTER I installed Launcher Hijacker. I now have Nova Launcher running on my Fire HD 10 and working as well as I can expect without root access (which I hope the mad geniuses at Kingroot will figure out soon).
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As much as I like Nova Launcher, I have Also tried Evie and Apex on my 7th Gen HD 8 5.6.0.0
I have found that the Apex Launcher works much better with very minimal blinking of the Fire Launcher when pressing the home as compared to the Nova Launcher. I can also hide all of those annoying Amazon Apps that I DON'T use (I know you can do this in Nova Launcher..) without having to pay for the nova Launcher. As far as launcher aesthetics, I prefer Evie the most but Apex performs the best for me and is clean in the terms of options if provides.
on 5.6, there is currently no way to remove unwanted software correct?
leopard_fist said:
on 5.6, there is currently no way to remove unwanted software correct?
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It was patched in 5.4.0.1.
I'm sorry.
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Yes, I have that problem also. I even tried disabling Whispersync in all my devices. However, it gets re-enabled somehow. I have to keep disabling it every time I use my devices.
Xeddicus said:
Since 5.6 I can't open mobi's unless I reboot and then it loses bookmarks. Anyone else?
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tech6 said:
Yes, I have that problem also. I even tried disabling Whispersync in all my devices. However, it gets re-enabled somehow. I have to keep disabling it every time I use my devices.
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I'm still trying to figure out how they managed to block an ADB feature working on LITERALLY every android tablet and smartphone I have worked with.
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I'm still trying to figure out how they managed to block an ADB feature working on LITERALLY every android tablet and smartphone I have worked with.
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They added a block list on their "pm" command. When we call "pm hide/uninstall" it seemingly checks if the app is in the block list.
Supersonic27543 said:
They added a block list on their "pm" command. When we call "pm hide/uninstall" it seemingly checks if the app is in the block list.
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Oh, didnt know block lists worked like that.
It makes sense, thnx for clarifyibg
I really and truly need the old style vertical recent apps menu back. Please. Is there anything I can do? I have the phone rooted but can't find any custom roms.. I really need the old style vertical recents menu back.
Moto G7 Power
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Unfortunately it seems like that is just the style for the recents menu on Android Pie. No custom roms since development for this phone is, for some reason, completely dead. I for one, hate it too, but nothing can be done at this point unless some developer takes an interest. Maybe it could be you?
cxskate said:
I really and truly need the old style vertical recent apps menu back. Please. Is there anything I can do? I have the phone rooted but can't find any custom roms.. I really need the old style vertical recents menu back.
Moto G7 Power
Thank you-
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One way to get the old recent style menu is to delete the Moto action 3 launcher in /system/priv-app.
Of course have a launcher installed like Nova first.
Providing that you have Magisk, you can use Quickswitch module in order to change the recent apps provider. By choosing System Ui as default provider you get the old vertical look back.
Head over to Quickswitch module thread on xda for more info.
WaterMan! said:
Unfortunately it seems like that is just the style for the recents menu on Android Pie. No custom roms since development for this phone is, for some reason, completely dead. I for one, hate it too, but nothing can be done at this point unless some developer takes an interest. Maybe it could be you?
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Development ain't dead. It's just that without a custom recovery we can't exactly flash custom roms so as of now its just stock roms. But the fact that we can flash stock roms of any variant is a step in a good direction. :good:
Make a third party launcher your default, and then use this guide to uninstall the stock launcher https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Is there any way to get vertical recent apps on Android 10 open beta? The horizontal recent is pretty much useless as it only shows one app on the screen.
Normally you install another launcher (Apex Classic as an option) and you have it (back).
exis_tenz said:
Normally you install another launcher (Apex Classic as an option) and you have it (back).
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Tried. But didn't work. I also tried old OnePlus launcher, that didn't work either.
dhruv2702 said:
Tried. But didn't work. I also tried old OnePlus launcher, that didn't work either.
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Hmm try using an alternative launcher and freezing/disabling the oneplus launchers
If freezing / disabling is what it takes, that is a pity for bon-rooters. That would really be customer unfriendly. I hate this whole gesture based thing because I use my fix gestures since 2014 when I started using Apex launcher. It would mean I need to reprogram my brains.
Freezing also breaks gestures
Perhaps soon it'll be introduced:
]https://www.xda-developers.com/late...t-third-party-launchers-already-live-pixel-4/
Here's hoping anyway!
I disabled the horizontal recents in pie.
Now after the update to 10, I don't have recents at all.
I reinstalled the oneplus Launcher. Still no recents.
Any ideas?
Is there any solution for this, the recent apps on the oneplus 7 pro is just horrible
Although the 7 pro is a brilliant phone, Oxygen isnt that great : I come from a Samsung with goodlock and i have to say that i am disappointed at the lack of options in oxygen.
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Is there any solution for this, the recent apps on the oneplus 7 pro is just horrible
Although the 7 pro is a brilliant phone, Oxygen isnt that great : I come from a Samsung with goodlock and i have to say that i am disappointed at the lack of options in oxygen.
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Not that I know of, unfortunately. I've actually just forced myself to get used to it....
There is no vertical recents provider in Android 10.
I have looked all over the playstore for an app that can do something like this but sadly nothing.
As an alternative i am using Jina sidebar and sort the apps there by last used.
Everyone complains about samsung's UI and raves about oxygen, but now that i have it i feel very much opposite
Oneplus 7 pro hardware is fantastic certainly for the price i paid for it, but the software leaves a lot to be desired. Sadly the country i live in has no possibilities for returning your purchase, otherwise i would run back to samsung.
Come on oneplus, make some software !
Any updates on this matter ?
When hell freezes over I'll get used to this stupid horizontal app switcher
If at least I could remap that button to one of those third party recent apps, but not even that.
Once ago (android P) I could freeze the default launcher, and things went back to normal. Now, if I freeze the launcher, nothing comes up.
I think back then the default provider was replaced by an alternative provider, which I would gladly download again if I remembered the name. Something with "quick" on it.
Can third-party launchers now be used on color OS 7.1
Oppo find X2
And does Android messages working group texting?
Here i am using Nova Launcher, seems to work perfectly
OPPO also blocks third-party Launcher, at least in the CN version. You can only deactivate the original launcher.
gestures no longer work
CheopsChefren said:
Here i am using Nova Launcher, seems to work perfectly
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Me too. Only thing it doesn't allow from 3rd party - that I've noticed so far, is the Clone App feature
CheopsChefren said:
Here i am using Nova Launcher, seems to work perfectly
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I installed nova launcher first and then used abd to uninstall com.oppo.launcher .
Nova launcher started, but the task button and gestures did not work.
How did you switch without problem?
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I installed nova launcher first and then used abd to uninstall com.oppo.launcher .
Nova launcher started, but the task button and gestures did not work.
How did you switch without problem?
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Not sure how you'd do it without the oppo launcher being installed. I just made Nova Launcher the default when asked. Try App Management, Default Apps
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Not sure how you'd do it without the oppo launcher being installed. I just made Nova Launcher the default when asked. Try App Management, Default Apps
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Thank you for your reply, but sorry
My find x2 pro is probably the Chinese version.
On default app in app management, i can't show choice for system apps.
So I'm looking for other way to change it with adb etc.
Hey guys,
I had the CN x2, but the restrictions were too big and I sold it again. 1. I hope that there will be a root as soon as it falls below 1000 euros in Europe and is therefore affordable for more people. Had my search, because of Nova, found this and it went pretty well. Only important for the CN version
Timm
https://forum.xda-developers.com/reno-10x-zoom/how-to/guide-to-faking-alternative-launcher-t4067849
Did you ever manage to figure out how to get the task button to work?
Hello,
I contacted Oppo's support about third party launcher. They seems suprised it is not possible to use another one. They will look deeper in this issue as , for the moment, it is not possible to select another launcher as homescreen in default apps, for chinese rom.
I hope they will deploy a fix for it
Finally, Oppo's support just answered me that this feature is not supported by this device.
I am quite disappointed and think about selling this great phone in order to go to another brand ( maybe oneplus 8 pro )....
fabiencergy said:
Finally, Oppo's support just answered me that this feature is not supported by this device.
I am quite disappointed and think about selling this great phone in order to go to another brand ( maybe oneplus 8 pro )....
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It's supported on non-CN models. Only CN locks out launcher switch. Same with the 5 autostart Apps.
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Finally, Oppo's support just answered me that this feature is not supported by this device.
I am quite disappointed and think about selling this great phone in order to go to another brand ( maybe oneplus 8 pro )....
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Which feature is not supported?
you can't chnage the laucnher unless you adb the phone and uninstall it, and then the buttom gestures don't work.
mohammad093 said:
Which feature is not supported?
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So I just received met 12S Ultra yesterday here in the USA. I ordered from Giztop.com They pre-installed google services so no issues there.. I have a T-Mobile sim in the phone and seems to be working.
Questions....
First I installed the "Google" app and it worked yet now it has disappeared on my screen and I can't search for it either though its shows installed on the PlayStore.. Any ideas and is it possible to have the Google news feed show up when I do a swipe right like you can in most phones. I am coming from IOS so bare with me.
Are there any good launchers that can mimic a stock android experience without having to root the phone etc... I want something simple.
I did order the Xiaomi 12S Ultra case and think its great add protection to the camera module.
Lastly does this phone have a screen protector that is installed already by the factory
thanks
It will run if you just select bootloader can be unlocked in dev settings. Install Nova launcher and select google integration.
It would not run without Nova ( china bans google) and Nova wouldnt run without the bootloader switch.
Thanks for your help. I did what you said yet after I installed Nova Launcher I cannot set the Default Home Screen to Nova Launcher. Gives me error message
Something about third parties mistune verified by MIUI..
Sugestions ?
As I said, switch the allow bootloader to be unlocked in dev section. You can then install. I'm sure that's all I did but while in the menus, ensure security settings are allowing 3rd party apps etc.. my dev settings attached.
Thanks I will double check
Also how can I change the play store to the default when I try to select google integration in Nova it takes me to the Xiaomi store
Lastly is there anyway to keep gestures when using a third party launcher right now it says gestures are not supported using third party launcher’s
You need to select Nova as the launcher from within Nova Settings, not the phone settings.
kuau said:
Thanks I will double check
Also how can I change the play store to the default when I try to select google integration in Nova it takes me to the Xiaomi store
Lastly is there anyway to keep gestures when using a third party launcher right now it says gestures are not supported using third party launcher’s
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You need to download and install Google integration
I successfully installed the Google Integration app.
In regards to "System navigation" is there anyway for Nova to use Gestures at this point. Right now it will not let me switch to Gestures...
Finally if and when Xiaomi does release a "International" version of the 12S Ultra will it possible to install that ROM instead of the Chinese version?
Not sure about the gestures but yes, you can change ROM, if they do and they say that they not currently due to shortages.
The Xiaomi EU group will be adding Thor (12s Ultra ) to their released ROM collection. Pop over to their forum for more info when they release their version. You will need to unlock your bootloader (168 hour wait between starting and actually unlocking the bootloader) and flash the ROM using fastboot (and format) if there is no TWRP when they do.
Once flashed, it will behave as if the bootloader is locked, so everything works. They release a stable and a weekly (or beta) version of nearly all supportable Xiaomi phones. You will need to decide which version you want as you cannot change without a further format (due to partition differences between them).
It is based on the Chinese releases but fully useable by all. More info about what their ROMs contain can be found on their ROM release. Hope it helps, I'm not try to teach you to suck eggs but I don't know your level of knowledge.
@Sathelp thanks for all your help.
Hmm what I really need is Android Auto to work though I am not sure this will ever happen.
I know just enough to be dangerous I guess.
Would something like this work?
Replace MIUI with Stock Android — Detailed Guide - xiaomiui
Xiaomi users who see Google Pixel users have dreamed of replace MIUI with stock Android at least once. Because when compared to MIUI, Pixel devices have a
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The 11ultra has now a version of stock android. It is in its infancy but as 11ultra had a global release there was more chance that someone would develop one, where the 10 didn't and 12ultra doesn't look like a global release.
Users do have Xiaomi EU working with android auto and this because of the full implementation of the Google framework so there is hope yet for you. Just keep browsing the Xiaomi EU group forums as well as here.
kuau said:
So I just received met 12S Ultra yesterday here in the USA. I ordered from Giztop.com They pre-installed google services so no issues there.. I have a T-Mobile sim in the phone and seems to be working.
Questions....
First I installed the "Google" app and it worked yet now it has disappeared on my screen and I can't search for it either though its shows installed on the PlayStore.. Any ideas and is it possible to have the Google news feed show up when I do a swipe right like you can in most phones. I am coming from IOS so bare with me.
Are there any good launchers that can mimic a stock android experience without having to root the phone etc... I want something simple.
I did order the Xiaomi 12S Ultra case and think its great add protection to the camera module.
Lastly does this phone have a screen protector that is installed already by the factory
thanks
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Google Discover/Feed is not available in the MIUI 13 Chinese ROM.
Yuu will need to use a 3rd party launcher (e.g. I use and recommend Nova and Nova-Companion plug in)
kuau said:
Thanks for your help. I did what you said yet after I installed Nova Launcher I cannot set the Default Home Screen to Nova Launcher. Gives me error message
Something about third parties mistune verified by MIUI..
Sugestions ?
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Go into Nova app settings and set the default launcher in there (that works I tested it)
See screenshot, I can select from miui menu too.