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List of lesser known FREE apps u must try!!!! Theme apps added!!!

Hi all Atrix2 Users. I present to u a list of applications everyone must try!!!
Many of these apps are ones i have found in the other XDA forums. Some of these are ones i found on the play store.
Some apps are those that i found on the droid razr themes and apps section. i have included to those posts itself so that they do not get offended.
Bored of the sound quality of your phone? try this! works on almost every rom! I tried on aokp - didnt work. But worked on all others!
[AUDIO][MOD] Official ViPER4Android Audio Effects [Cure Tech+] THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ANY PHONE!!!!
A Highly Customisable version of the whatsapp application and many more additional features
[APP][MOD] WhatsApp+ v3.50
Want to try Halo but have no Paranoid Android? Worry not. TRY THIS! a Halo LIKE APP
[APP]ChatHeads for all notifications - Alpha 2r1 - 18/05
Youtube app with download button and play any quality
[Mod] OG YouTube 4.4.11 - Downloader,All Qualities Playable,Screen Off Playback (v6)
App Killer. one of the only few that actually works!
Greenify *ROOT*- make your android device fast and smooth ( by shakti15)
Never use your usb cable to transfer files to your razr - Presenting Airdroid
AirDroid.
Tired of a trying to fit a wallpaper but being unsuccesful? Use Wallpaper Wizardrii
Wallpaper Wizardrii™
Wanna use tasker but dont wanna pay? use llama. has all the tasker features u need and it is easier to understand too!
Llama - Location Profiles
(I know many of u know about this but this is for the newer users)
Wanna how much data each of your apps use? try bytes insight. its very accurate too and tells app by app data for Wi-Fi too!
Bytes Insight.
Tired of trying to swich between mulptiple launchers? twisted home is perfect for u!
Home Switcher / Manager
Want a hassle free antivirus experience? use this
Antivirus Security - FREE..
MORE ADDED !!
Really helpfull app for advanced users who want to see what is causing battery drain!
[APP][2.1+] BetterBatteryStats
Get away from annoying ads on your phone!
AD away
Modded version of google play music - ( old version only )
Google Play Music+ v1.1 | New Dark Version And Bugfixes!
[APP] PSP Emulator For Android V 0.7.6 UPDATE
Advanced System cleaning tool
[APP][1.6+] SD Maid..
Only says lite but does everything. I have found that some other root explorers do not allow to delete files - bummer
Root explorer lite
Wanna share any app by converting to apk and transfering through bluetooth? Its possible!
MyAppSharer
Sky exploration app!! tells what stars and planets are in the sky using your accelerometer!
Google Sky Map
Download from your favourite torrents sites on your phone!
BitTorrent® - Torrent App
Theme your phone like no other using these awesome tools!
Dont know what widgets to add to your homescreens ? These will help u too!!
Make your own widgets as you want - very very customisable
Ultimate custom widget (UCCW)
Minimalistic Text
Simple Calendar Widget
Simple RSS Widget
Simple Dialer Widget
MultiPicture Live Wallpaper
Eye In Sky Weather
Desktop VisualizeR
Tired of a trying to fit a wallpaper but being unsuccesful? Use Wallpaper Wizardrii
Wallpaper Wizardrii™
Theme apps can be pretty tough to use - use guides from mycolorscreen and Armando Ferreira to learn how to use these.
cLICK ON THIS TO GET 20 GB FREE copy.com cloud storage! no limit on the size of uploads too
In some cases i may be able to provide links to add-ons too. U can comment if u need links to those too.
I will keep this updated as and when i find new apps.
Be sure to comment below with feedback and also if u would want to any app added to list.
a list of stock launchers will follow this post.
And most importantly do not forget to thank these devs on xda and rate the apps on the play store
Thank u

I though you were going to post links.

brianmoyano said:
I though you were going to post links.
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Thanks made a mistake.
Links are up now.
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2

Gautam Padirooted said:
Bored of the sound quality of your phone? try this! works on almost every rom! I tried on aokp - didnt work. But worked on all others!
[AUDIO][MOD] Official ViPER4Android Audio Effects [Cure Tech+] THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ANY PHONE!!!!
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I've been using the audio mod found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878945
Oddly enough I've found that it works better on my Atrix2 than it does on my Skyrocket. I've personally tested it on NUMA and CM10.1.
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1BadWolf said:
I've been using the audio mod found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878945
Oddly enough I've found that it works better on my Atrix2 than it does on my Skyrocket. I've personally tested it on NUMA and CM10.1.
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Yes I've heard of kingbeatz before though I've never tried it. Buy I can assure u that Viper works very well and can probably make audio sound a lot better if u play with the right settings.
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2

More apps have been added to the list!!

Psp emu link not working
MB865/ATT/BMM
1. Stock 4.0.4
2. Miui 4.0.4
3. Alterbean 4.2.2 (5/14)
4. Pac man 4.2.2 (5/17)

Gautam Padirooted said:
More apps have been added to the list!!
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betterbatterystats link not working..

amynjimmy said:
Psp emu link not working
MB865/ATT/BMM
Super_Commando said:
betterbatterystats link not working..
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No all links are working. but they dont seem to be going through on phones - dont know why
On my PC its fine but its not going through while using tapatalk or the official xda app
Try opening the thread in browser mode and then click on the links if u want to use your phone
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is avg better than avast??
Sent from my MB865

Add this!
Market Helper - spoof your device to enable more apps on the play store - without build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
One of the most useful apps I've seen

Super_Commando said:
is avg better than avast??
Sent from my MB865
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Avast requires you to register and all and may slow down
The phone. Bit avg doesn't need registration
snowplow said:
Add this!
Market Helper - spoof your device to enable more apps on the play store - without build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
One of the most useful apps I've seen
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Yes thanks will look into it
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2

snowplow said:
Add this!
Market Helper - spoof your device to enable more apps on the play store - without build.prop edits
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
One of the most useful apps I've seen
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Can you recommend an app you use with the spoof? I'm not sure of what I'm missing out on.
Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk 2

More apps including but not limited to theming apps added!!!

These apps are great. Thanks!!

EDIT:
i think one should not use the system cleaning app(SD maid) if he is multibooting roms with different apps in each system as this app may cause loss of data from apps on another systems...
Sent from my MB865

Super_Commando said:
i think one should not use the system cleaning app(SD maid) if he is multibooting roms with different apps in each system as this app may cause loss of data from apps on another systems...
Sent from my MB865
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Avoid quoting the OP. It makes the thread look messy.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33064892
does anyone have an idea how good is this app?
also, can you suggest any app/method to block internet access of some apps already installed on my phone?
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

Try Auto Screen On.. turnin on ur screen with simple swipe on proximity sensor.. tend to be a lil hard to use.. works 95% for me.. rarely use power button now..
Teh link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omd.autoscreenon&hl=en
Sent from my rooted +10 Quadruple Berserk MB865

Super_Commando said:
also, can you suggest any app/method to block internet access of some apps already installed on my phone?
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
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You should be able to do that by going to settings/data usage, select the app that you want to limit and scroll to the bottom. There should be an option that says "restrict background data" with a check box next to it. Tick that and see if that's what you're looking for.
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hafizkris90 said:
Try Auto Screen On.. turnin on ur screen with simple swipe on proximity sensor.. tend to be a lil hard to use.. works 95% for me.. rarely use power button now..
Teh link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omd.autoscreenon&hl=en
Sent from my rooted +10 Quadruple Berserk MB865
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I know you're new, but duplicating posts in different threads is unnecessary and could be misconstrued as spamming. Since you are new, you should familiarize yourself with the forum rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
And btw, welcome to XDA and the Atrix2 community. Glad to have you with us. :thumbup:
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Mate 9 Camera missing, only com.huawei.camera android icon

I have been using Nova across many versions/devices, including Mate 9 since US release. Today I retried ADW Launcher 2, though I don't know how/why it had anything to do with it.
I noticed my Mate 9 Camera icon was the little green android icon, with app name com.huawei.camera. Hmmm. Same across Huawei, Nova, or ADW launchers
Finding no separate camera app other than that, let's try to take a picture. Nothing. Icon clicks delays a second and stays on the homescreen. Nothing.
Now I can't see any apk or way to update/re-add the app. Can't seem to even have a 3rd party app work.
Help

I would like to help but the only way is to flash full rom, and since that is not possible till now so the only option you have is to use funkyhuawei.
Or give it to your service center if the device still under warranty, they have offline package that can be flash it manually
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OBE

Blue.Ember said:
I would like to help but the only way is to flash full rom, and since that is not possible till now so the only option you have is to use funkyhuawei.
Or give it to your service center if the device still under warranty, they have offline package that can be flash it manually
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Thank you. No possibility to recover? Is funky even work with US initial ROM? (I know wrong thread?)

Rudolpht said:
Thank you. No possibility to recover? Is funky even work with US initial ROM? (I know wrong thread?)
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No, it doesn't work for the US ROM yet. If you want to use it on a US device, you'd have to rebrand.
In the upcoming weeks support for the US version will be added, but we need to wait for Huawei to release a US firmware full update before that can happen.

duraaraa said:
No, it doesn't work for the US ROM yet. If you want to use it on a US device, you'd have to rebrand.
In the upcoming weeks support for the US version will be added, but we need to wait for Huawei to release a US firmware full update before that can happen.
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Thank you very much for the quick heads up. Will grab credits, but will go cameraless hopefully will be a new one with Alexa etc.

Just curious, do any other apps work that use the camera?
If so, could you use a third party camera app temporarily?
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Sent from my MHA-L09 using Tapatalk

Rudolpht said:
I have been using Nova across many versions/devices, including Mate 9 since US release. Today I retried ADW Launcher 2, though I don't know how/why it had anything to do with it.
I noticed my Mate 9 Camera icon was the little green android icon, with app name com.huawei.camera. Hmmm. Same across Huawei, Nova, or ADW launchers
Finding no separate camera app other than that, let's try to take a picture. Nothing. Icon clicks delays a second and stays on the homescreen. Nothing.
Now I can't see any apk or way to update/re-add the app. Can't seem to even have a 3rd party app work.
Help
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There shouldn't way that app was deleted because it should be a system file. Did you check under system>app to see if it's there? If not do a factory reset, it should show up.

It is deleted

I'm having this exact problem...any solution please?
factory reset didn't help...tried

pixel 3 modded launcher

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.

bowlandspoon said:
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.

what are the best apps on f-droid to get? (with black themes)

I'm looking for black themed apps specifically for like Gmail. I've come across in GB insta YouTube vanced and even face Slim. Those have been great, still looking for a decent email application with a black theme. If anyone knows the best apps to get on f-droid share them here.
I'm interested to see who considers what app to be good and why. Also there was a YouTube alternative app that allowed downloading app videos what was that app called? I'm sure someone on here will know.

thepersona said:
I'm looking for black themed apps specifically for like Gmail. I've come across in GB insta YouTube vanced and even face Slim. Those have been great, still looking for a decent email application with a black theme. If anyone knows the best apps to get on f-droid share them here.
I'm interested to see who considers what app to be good and why. Also there was a YouTube alternative app that allowed downloading app videos what was that app called? I'm sure someone on here will know.
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I think the YouTube you're thinking of is called OG YouTube.
As for black email clients, I've been using the Samsung one. It's a little different to get used to but not bad.

Bromite, open source Chromium without Google's crap, if you care about that
Newpipe, very lightweight YouTube client with downloads and dark mode.

bp328i said:
I think the YouTube you're thinking of is called OG YouTube.
As for black email clients, I've been using the Samsung one. It's a little different to get used to but not bad.
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Does the Samsung one use alot of battery to a point of concern?

thepersona said:
Does the Samsung one use alot of battery to a point of concern?
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I just started using it last night and didn't check the battery use tonight before charging my phone. I'll check it out tomorrow night and let you know.

thepersona said:
Does the Samsung one use alot of battery to a point of concern?
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I have the Samsung email client set to sync Auto when received.
It's not using hardly any battery at all.

Check out YouTube Vanced - it's the regular YouTube client but with all the ads removed, has black mode, background play, and a lot more features! It's basically the way YouTube should have been designed in the first place!
https://youtubevanced.com/

AthieN said:
Check out YouTube Vanced - it's the regular YouTube client but with all the ads removed, has black mode, background play, and a lot more features! It's basically the way YouTube should have been designed in the first place!
https://youtubevanced.com/
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i second that. youtube vanced all the way. been using it since my s8+. can't be any happier
even though download doesn't actually work for me. never seen the option even
so i use snaptube along with it

For email im using TypeApp which has a dark theme and fairly customizeable appearance and can support multiple email accounts. Its not on f-droid however so if you dont have/want to use google play store you may be able to find the APK for it online.

If you use the hex theme creator it sets gmail background to whatever you themed background colour to.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi

Darkat70 said:
If you use the hex theme creator it sets gmail background to whatever you themed background colour to.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi
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Thanks for the suggestion, how does the application work? I tried to make it work but am not sure how to get it to work. Is it like substratum?

thepersona said:
Thanks for the suggestion, how does the application work? I tried to make it work but am not sure how to get it to work. Is it like substratum?
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If you personalise, setup the colours and settings you want. Then at the bottom build theme. Once that has finished, go to theme store and apply the hex theme.
Gmail, Google Photos, Play store and some others will theme.
The only issue I have found is multiple accounts in gmail I have to select the account swipe out of the app and back in every time I change account.

Darkat70 said:
If you personalise, setup the colours and settings you want. Then at the bottom build theme. Once that has finished, go to theme store and apply the hex theme.
Gmail, Google Photos, Play store and some others will theme.
The only issue I have found is multiple accounts in gmail I have to select the account swipe out of the app and back in every time I change account.
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Interesting, I'll have a thorough look at the app hopefully it's as simple as you make it out to be. Cuz it comes packaged with two apps one being the theme selection store and then one of your own personal customisation. Also do you have to reapply the themes after every boot up? Or after every update do you have to uninstall each overlays like substratum if you wish to update?

thepersona said:
Interesting, I'll have a thorough look at the app hopefully it's as simple as you make it out to be. Cuz it comes packaged with two apps one being the theme selection store and then one of your own personal customisation. Also do you have to reapply the themes after every boot up? Or after every update do you have to uninstall each overlays like substratum if you wish to update?
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Forget to mention that you need to turn on night mode in the hex app.
No the theme stays there all the time, when you make changes though, it seems that you have to apply the default theme then apply hex theme again.

Darkat70 said:
Forget to mention that you need to turn on night mode in the hex app.
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Yeah I tried but it says I can't parse the plugin

thepersona said:
Yeah I tried but it says I can't parse the plugin
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Oh ok, I found the plugin apk, you can try installing see if this fixes the problem.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DI2CgwsNbnFFnSem3C6PZmgd_nAaEww/view?usp=drivesdk

Darkat70 said:
Oh ok, I found the plugin apk, you can try installing see if this fixes the problem.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DI2CgwsNbnFFnSem3C6PZmgd_nAaEww/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks man! Where did you find/ or can I find more plug ins?
Also I'll give this a shot and see how it goes. Hopefully it doesn't drain or consume too much battery

Darkat70 said:
Oh ok, I found the plugin apk, you can try installing see if this fixes the problem.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DI2CgwsNbnFFnSem3C6PZmgd_nAaEww/view?usp=drivesdk
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There seems to be more components missing and this isn't as simple to do as they make it out. I wish there was a page or resource with all the apks needed to make this app work.

thepersona said:
There seems to be more components missing and this isn't as simple to do as they make it out. I wish there was a page or resource with all the apks needed to make this app work.
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There is this thread here which talks about the app but I think the thread is about theme or similar, I'm a little confused about it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/themes/theme-anxious-t3921645/page98

At a Glance not working properly...

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.

dkryder said:
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.

Xebeck said:
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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

dkryder said:
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

Xebeck said:
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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.

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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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.

JoeSchmoe007 said:
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.