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How can I use Google Now from the watch to take a note via voice?
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I'm using wearable widgets and have google search widget installed on it. It appears that I can take voice note and it is being automatically send to me via gmail. Note 4 + S2 3g
darekz said:
I'm using wearable widgets and have google search widget installed on it. It appears that I can take voice note and it is being automatically send to me via gmail. Note 4 + S2 3g
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That's awesome share with us how
There is a "wearable widgets" app in Google play store, install it. Free version allow only one widget, paid many. Next install "wearable widgets" companion app from Samsung gear store. Set up widget you like on phone (for example google search widget) and that widget (s) will be available on your watch when you open wearable widgets companion app on watch. Use scroll ring to switch between different widgets if you use paid version.
darekz said:
There is a "wearable widgets" app in Google play store, install it. Free version allow only one widget, paid many. Next install "wearable widgets" companion app from Samsung gear store. Set up widget you like on phone (for example google search widget) and that widget (s) will be available on your watch when you open wearable widgets companion app on watch. Use scroll ring to switch between different widgets if you use paid version.
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hm... but when you puch the mix on the widget you must speak in the phone beacause the mic in the watch is not active
Hi,
I figured a few days ago that when I use the vocal command to activate SVoice on the Watch, Google Now run in the same time on the phone and ear what I say in the watch mic. I haven't yet tested all the thing but maybe it will do what you want.
Is it not possible for someone to develop a google now app for the S2? I sadly can't code to save my life else I would do it myself lol but there's 3rd party apps able to add commands to google now, surely it's possible to create an app for it or maybe even port the android wear one over somehow? Be much better than S-voice.
One thing I've done with S-voice though is by using the text command, I've added my own phone number into my contacts listed as task so I can use tasker to do something when I receive a certain message from the contact task. All I do then is just ask s-voice on the S2 to send task a text message followed by what command I set up. For example I set it up so that I can say to s-voice "text task turn on light" and it will turn on my LiFX smart bulb. It's not fast at doing it being s-voice but better than nothing I guess.
It's kind of sad that "Volume up" isn't even supported by S voice. The gear S2 desperately needs Google Now voice, a sleep tracker, and official native apps for music services. The pull down screen needs an overhaul with common menu settings and bezel volume control too. I should be able to navigate my watch and phone settings with my voice. Volume, Gesture Wake up, Display Always On, Do not Disturb, Power Saving, Play, Pause, Mute, Lights with chosen intensity, and display brightness level. This should all be in the realm of possibility and should be standard in 2016 for an innovative top tier device. S voice is just holding the product line back as it is now. I dream of the day I can just talk to my devices and vehicles like a real person.
I have an Honor 8,chinese version FRD-AL00.(rooted)
The problem is everytime i clear the memory the phone kills the app completely. Ex- the app "messenger" or "whats app" , if i clear them from memory (clear ram on multitask window) i no longer recieve notifications.I have to always leave them opened on the backround.I also tried removing them from battery optimization and it didnt work.
TSS.0 said:
I have an Honor 8,chinese version FRD-AL00.(rooted)
The problem is everytime i clear the memory the phone kills the app completely. Ex- the app "messenger" or "whats app" , if i clear them from memory (clear ram on multitask window) i no longer recieve notifications.I have to always leave them opened on the backround.I also tried removing them from battery optimization and it didnt work.
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Just lock the app on recent apps windows (a little lock sign on upper right corner with x sign). every time you cleaning apps don't swipe that app you don't want kill.
atifnoor1122 said:
Just lock the app on recent apps windows (a little lock sign on upper right corner with x sign). every time you cleaning apps don't swipe that app you don't want kill.
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yeah thats what im actually doing.But i thought maybe someone new a permanent solution for the problem.Or what causes it in the first place.Thank you anyway.
apps killed in the background
TSS.0 said:
I have an Honor 8,chinese version FRD-AL00.(rooted)
The problem is everytime i clear the memory the phone kills the app completely. Ex- the app "messenger" or "whats app" , if i clear them from memory (clear ram on multitask window) i no longer recieve notifications.I have to always leave them opened on the backround.I also tried removing them from battery optimization and it didnt work.
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Man, I am living with this problem for more than half a year. I did find a somewhat tolerable solution - it is not exactly elegant but it might prove helpful. So yes, after playing with every possible parameter in settings , I also came to the conclusion that nothing really helps except keeping these apps minimized in the background. So I decided to just find a way to hide these minimized apps from the "recent apps" so that these don't interfere with my other activity.
Finally, I managed to find one humble app which does exactly that (you won't be able to find it by the name in Google Play, hence I provide the link).
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=comapede.app.versteckeapp
The instructions might not be exactly clear - you have to install the app then access the widgets from your home screen, identify the Hide App widget and drag it on the home screen. At this point you will be presented with the list of all apps on your device and you would need to chose the app you want to hide. After doing so, a widget for this specific app would be created (which looks identically to the app icon but works differently). First, make sure you discard the respective app from the recent apps, then, to enable hiding, every time you launch the app, you need to do it from the created widget (not from the icon). Obviously, you can repeat the action for all other apps you need to hide.
This worked reliably with Nova Launcher on Android 7 (EMUI 5.0) and continues to work after updating to Android 8 (EMUI 8.0). I also have Chinese ROM (not rooted).
As for the reason why this happens - I have no clue. I don't exclude that it is a software bug that is quite rare on honor 8 devices (otherwise I would see more people complaining).
There is an interesting aspect though - while I have been using my FB messenger for a while like this (this was the only way it worked), now I am able to access the app from its native icon and discard it from the recent apps and it still receives messages instantaneously (same about Skype, Viber). (I don't remember if this is related to the update). Yet for other apps, like KinScreen, Light Flow, ACR (Automatic Call Recorder) and many others, if I run the apps from their icons, the moment I discard them from recent apps, they are shut down completely.
Hopefully this works out for your
Axel I said:
Man, I am living with this problem for more than half a year. I did find a somewhat tolerable solution - it is not exactly elegant but it might prove helpful. So yes, after playing with every possible parameter in settings , I also came to the conclusion that nothing really helps except keeping these apps minimized in the background. So I decided to just find a way to hide these minimized apps from the "recent apps" so that these don't interfere with my other activity.
Finally, I managed to find one humble app which does exactly that (you won't be able to find it by the name in Google Play, hence I provide the link).
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=comapede.app.versteckeapp
The instructions might not be exactly clear - you have to install the app then access the widgets from your home screen, identify the Hide App widget and drag it on the home screen. At this point you will be presented with the list of all apps on your device and you would need to chose the app you want to hide. After doing so, a widget for this specific app would be created (which looks identically to the app icon but works differently). First, make sure you discard the respective app from the recent apps, then, to enable hiding, every time you launch the app, you need to do it from the created widget (not from the icon). Obviously, you can repeat the action for all other apps you need to hide.
This worked reliably with Nova Launcher on Android 7 (EMUI 5.0) and continues to work after updating to Android 8 (EMUI 8.0). I also have Chinese ROM (not rooted).
As for the reason why this happens - I have no clue. I don't exclude that it is a software bug that is quite rare on honor 8 devices (otherwise I would see more people complaining).
There is an interesting aspect though - while I have been using my FB messenger for a while like this (this was the only way it worked), now I am able to access the app from its native icon and discard it from the recent apps and it still receives messages instantaneously (same about Skype, Viber). (I don't remember if this is related to the update). Yet for other apps, like KinScreen, Light Flow, ACR (Automatic Call Recorder) and many others, if I run the apps from their icons, the moment I discard them from recent apps, they are shut down completely.
Hopefully this works out for your
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Thank you.Ill try the app or keep them locked on multitask.The most important reason i asked is because i applied for a job and they had sent me an email for an interview.I missed it cuz i hadnt opened gmail.I couldnt care less for games or any other entertaining apps but when it comes to work or more serious stuff then it becomes a problem.Thanks again.
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Thank you.Ill try the app or keep them locked on multitask.The most important reason i asked is because i applied for a job and they had sent me an email for an interview.I missed it cuz i hadnt opened gmail.I couldnt care less for games or any other entertaining apps but when it comes to work or more serious stuff then it becomes a problem.Thanks again.
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Yes, this can be really frustrating. For me it has been a series of missed Skype calls, which I happened to discover even after more than a week.
NOTE: Samsung has confirmed the Android Pie update for Galaxy J7 (2017), so you'll get all Pie apps when the update is completed.
This post will no longer be updated since I'm not using this device anymore.
You can still try to update the compatible apps to newer versions if they are available (maybe they could work).
Don't expect incompatible apps to install in the future, unless until the Pie update.
All apps listed are installable as normal apks, without needing root or recovery.
Compatible apps:
Samsung Internet Browser 9.0.01.45 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-internet-for-android-9-0-01-45-release/
Some previous versions had a bug and couldn't download anything properly, but it has been fixed in this version
Samsung Notes 3.0.00.102 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-notes/samsung-notes-3-0-00-102-release/
Samsung Email 6.0.00.63 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung-email/samsung-email-6-0-00-63-release/
Samsung Calculator 10.0.00.37 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung/calculator-samsung-10-0-00-37-release/
Samsung Health 6.1.2.025 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/s-health/s-health-6-1-2-025-release/
Samsung Themes 4.2.31.81220 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...g-themes/samsung-themes-4-2-31-81220-release/
Samsung Voice Recorder 21.1.00.51 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...er/samsung-voice-recorder-21-1-00-51-release/
Working apps, but can't be installed directly:
Samsung Experience Home 10.0.00.55 beta - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...rience-home-touchwiz-home-10-0-00-55-release/
You'll need to clone the app (read notes below), install the cloned app AND SET IT AS THE DEFAULT LAUNCHER (if this is not done it won't work). It may crash sometimes.
Incompatible apps:
Samsung Gallery
Samsung Messages
Samsung Phone
Always On Display
Samsung Game Launcher
Samsung Calendar
Samsung Finder
To clone an app:
You'll need to install App Cloner: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/applisto/app-cloner/
Open App Cloner.
Go to the folder icon on the top left corner.
Click on the round + icon that has appeared on the bottom right corner and select "From a file".
Find the APK you donwloaded and open it. It may take a few minutes.
Once it is open, click the tick (✓) icon and wait a couple of minutes.
Install the app.
This process doesn't mean that you can install anything. If the app is not compatible due to the architecture or Android version required, or the cloned app crashes, you can't make anything to solve it.
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This post will be updated with the new apps that are uploaded to APKMirror, telling if they are compatible or not. If you find any mistake in the list, let me know and I'll fix it. The apps have been tested without root in Android 8.1 stock version.
These colors are used to distinguish the apps:
Compatible apps
Incompatible apps
Installable apps but with errors (more info at the end)
Samsung Experience Home
Newer versions are only compatible with Android 9 or later, so they won't be listed here.
10.0.00.55 beta - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...rience-home-touchwiz-home-10-0-00-55-release/
Samsung Notes
3.0.00.49 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung-notes/samsung-notes-3-0-00-49-release/
Samsung Voice Recorder
21.1.00.25 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...er/samsung-voice-recorder-21-1-00-25-release/
Samsung Calculator
10.0.00.15 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung/calculator-samsung-10-0-00-15-release/
Samsung Email
6.0.00.33 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung-email/samsung-email-6-0-00-33-release/
Samsung Internet Browser
9.0.01.4 beta - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...amsung-internet-for-android-9-0-01-4-release/
It may be compatible if you uninstall updates first, I haven't tried it yet
9.0.00.44 beta - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-internet-for-android-9-0-00-44-release/
Maybe you'll need to uninstall updates before intalling it
Samsung Health
6.1.2.005 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/s-health/s-health-6-1-2-005-release/
6.1.2.003 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/s-health/s-health-6-1-2-003-release/
Samsung Messages
10.0.00.27 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...messages/samsung-messages-10-0-00-27-release/
10.0.00.23 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...messages/samsung-messages-10-0-00-23-release/
To be compatible, it needs to be the "universal" variant in APKMirror, not "arm64-v8a + armeabi-v7a"
Always On Display
4.0.57 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...-on-display/always-on-display-4-0-57-release/
Samsung Themes
4.2.11.81016 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...g-themes/samsung-themes-4-2-11-81016-release/
Samsung Game Launcher
3.5.07.1 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ncher/samsung-game-launcher-3-5-07-1-release/
Samsung Calendar
10.0.00.34 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...sung-2/calendar-samsung-2-10-0-00-34-release/
Incompatible architecture
Samsung Finder
9.0.18 - https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/finder/finder-9-0-18-release/
This app usually can't be updated manually
Installable apps but with errors
Samsung Game Launcher 3.5.07.1
Installable if the app is cloned with App Cloner, but it doesn't show any game, even adding it manually, so it is useless.
Samsung Experience Home 10.0.00.55 beta
Installable if the app is cloned with App Cloner, but you must to set it as the default launcher, otherwise it will crash. It could also have some bugs with some widgets.
To clone an app:
App Cloner has been removed from Play store, but you here you have the latest version: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/applisto/app-cloner/app-cloner-1-5-9-release/
Open App Cloner
Go to the folder icon on the upper left corner
Click on the round + icon on the bottom right corner and select "From a file"
Search the APK you donwloaded and open it. It will take a few minutes
Once it is open, click the tick icon and wait a couple of minutes
Install the app
This process doesn't mean that you can install anything. If the app is not compatible or its clon crashes, you can't make anything to solve it.
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Samsung Notes and Samsung Email works fine on 7.0 stock rom, but the Samsung Email is a bit downscaled.
PauloRMag said:
Samsung Notes and Samsung Email works fine on 7.0 stock rom, but the Samsung Email is a bit downscaled.
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Yes, if the app is compatible with previous versions of Android it can also be installed on Nougat.
PS: don't reply to the main post, it's too long
Anyway, thanks for your comment
Application not installed :|
Bhargavpatel96 said:
Application not installed :|
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Which one and which version?
Rot
Pasa
Tried always on and samsung experience home and both did not install
Samsung home experience
Hello all
I have installed Samsung home experience 10.0.00.55
By Appcloner and I made it the default app for my device so far I have not had any problem except that the shortcuts on the home screen (below) are without names. The option to hide the application when you press and hold an application that has not been added.
-Added option (app info) again (not in version Oreo 8.1 and found in Nougat version 7.0)
-The rotation of the home screen works well except that the icons when turning (landscape) are small and inappropriate.
Note: My device is j730f Oreo 8.1
Finally: Thank you very much (danimanz98)
Themistoklis44 said:
Tried always on and samsung experience home and both did not install
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Always On is not compatible, and Samsung Experience Home needs to be cloned.
deaakl said:
Hello all
I have installed Samsung home experience 10.0.00.55
By Appcloner and I made it the default app for my device so far I have not had any problem except that the shortcuts on the home screen (below) are without names. The option to hide the application when you press and hold an application that has not been added.
-Added option (app info) again (not in version Oreo 8.1 and found in Nougat version 7.0)
-The rotation of the home screen works well except that the icons when turning (landscape) are small and inappropriate.
Note: My device is j730f Oreo 8.1
Finally: Thank you very much (danimanz98)
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You're welcome
And maybe you cannot select the Samsung Weather widgets, they are only available in the original launcher (cloning an app makes it different for Android).
danimanz98 said:
You're welcome
And maybe you cannot select the Samsung Weather widgets, they are only available in the original launcher (cloning an app makes it different for Android).
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For me the weather widgets works well.
Only when adding it to home screen shows notice samsung home experienc crash and then works fine.
This is a picture of the screen.
[Last and final update - December 30th, 2018]
GuysI flashed all prometheus roms on my j7pro and the touch did not work at all but in lineage os my touch works what must i do????
PauloRMag said:
Samsung Notes and Samsung Email works fine on 7.0 stock rom, but the Samsung Email is a bit downscaled.
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could you provide the version of Samsung Email, the version they provided is for Android 9 and up, best regard
Original Post (6/29/2020)
So, Your in the market for a new launcher app replacement? GCA Launcher? Lawnchair? Nova Launcher? Action Launcher? Pear Launcher? So many choices? Maybe your that guy/gal who switches launchers for certain profiles or environments. A question remains as you make your choice, is their an easy way to switch to my favorite launcher and is there a way to manage them more easily than what the android os provides? Well, I may have an answer!
(Edited 5/25/2023)
(Looking back at the op above from 2020) That was the question almost 3 years ago. How can we take a core feature of android and manage it? We answered it. In 2023, new questions came to the confront us. What launcher apps are safe to use, what launcher apps are legit and not cloned? Do they have ads? Why does it need access to my storage? Why is it connecting to the internet? We explored those questions and came up with a solution this year.
In June of 2020, XDA Developers had this to say about No'Me, https://www.xda-developers.com/nome-launcher-manager-switch-multiple-launcher-apps/
My Vision for No'Me changed as well as the angle for my vision of this app. First off, the name needed a rebrand. Second, No'Me needed a rewrite... And I had a few tricks up my sleeve.
I'd like to introduce No'Me's biggest update in 2 years. Welcome Launcher Ops! Launcher Ops is a next generation Launcher App Manager and Analyzer. There are 2 main features Launcher Ops focuses on.
Firstly is management, allowing users to quickly switch to and from different launcher apps quickly using the Companion app, Launcher Quick Tile, and it's brand new launcher switcher interface! Launcher Ops now allows users to switch the default launcher app programically without needing access to the android settings. This works by tapping into a relatively new api called Role Manager. The Role Manager API is not available on all android os and could possibly be blocked on some heavily skinned firmware and if it isn't available, will fallback to our original method of switching Launcher Apps. Launcher Ops will also create App Shortcuts inside of its Launcher icon of any Launchers it's discovered to quickly launch them or allow the user to pin a shortcut to their homescreen.
Secondly, This is the main new feature of Launcher Ops existence today, Deepsight. Deepsight is a brand new feature developed to allow users to Analyze and Inspect their current homescreen app or one they plan to use. By using Deepsight on a launcher, Launcher Ops will identify the following...
-Any agressive or high risk permissions accessed
-If it has Ads
-If it uses Google services or has micro transactions
-Is the launcher up to date and use the latest android SDK?
-Does it have the correct permissions set to operate correctly
-Identify how many Permissions, background services and activities are running or accessible
-Identify if its a clone or related to launcher3 in any way
-View it's activity list to see what and where and how
-View to see if it will support quick switch from Magisk to see if it has access to overlay services
-Grade it's overall analyzes by checking all of the above as well as any sketchy pings like messy labels, excessive activities and services running in the background and dangerous permissions
As a side bonus, Launcher Ops will also compare all the launcher apps installed and identify which ones are using high risk permissions.
Another bonus to Launcher Ops? It's powered by OPEN ONE UI. A smooth and easy to understand user interface that mimics Samsungs ONE UI for all with some custom views in the mix.
With as much work I put into Launcher Ops this year, I did lock some things up to a License requirement.
*Requires a License
-Permission Querry Tab
-Discovery Tab
-Permission Details Tab in Deepsight
-Overlay Support Tab in Deepsight
-Grading Details and specifics of flags causing grades to decline or increase
I hope you all enjoy Launcher Ops and find a use for it to discover clones or launchers that need to be questioned.
YouTube Vidoc :
Google Play : Download
Thanks for sharing!
MishaalRahman said:
Thanks for sharing!
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Your welcome
Publishing a hotfix for an embarrassing bug where No'Me tries stating certain builds of Lawnchair is not supported by Quickswitch so that will be up soon.
Just published an update on Google Play and already live on Labs (probably last one for awhile unless i start getting feedback)
-Fixed a bug that would crash the app if backing out of a donation or selecting a new one
-Updated the logic for the launcher manager menu actions (Sometimes, wrong actions were available for system launchers)
-Updated modules and libraries
Screenshot demoing usage of Quick Switch module active
It doesn't allow me to switch to the OnePlus Launcher. I also have Lawnchair (default), Nova and AutoTools installed which work.
Sent from my OnePlus 7 Pro using XDA Labs
yochananmarqos said:
It doesn't allow me to switch to the OnePlus Launcher. I also have Lawnchair (default), Nova and AutoTools installed which work.
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Im finding that the dynamic shortcut doesn't show the system default launcher for some reason.
Nice find!
What I miss a lot when switching launchers is a way to import configuration from previous one. Is there a plan to implement this functionnality?
Thanks!
dd66 said:
Nice find!
What I miss a lot when switching launchers is a way to import configuration from previous one. Is there a plan to implement this functionnality?
Thanks!
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Most of the premium launchers should already offer an import feature (for compatible configurations) but some launchers may not be compatible with previous configurations and its a gray area. For example Nova launcher configurations are not compatible with my launcher (GCA) so users are offered an opportunity to start fresh.
Another blemish is apps cant access shared preferences from another app without root and i dont really wanna walk into that territory.
If a launcher stores something in its private directory or its res folder , i could essentially find it and list it but not all launchers work that way.
If anyone is encountering a force close as soon as the app opens, please let me know. Seems to be an issue for some users
End of the year patches have been published this week. These patches included the following changes
-Android 11 optimization (style changes and maintenance)
-Pre Android 10 maintenance (Android Shortcut Manager fixes, Style and general fixes)
-A fix to the Launcher list inflater (Progressbar would not show properly)
-A fix to launcher icon rendering (Context not properly initialized)
-A fix to the launcher list receiver (When putting the app in standby or exiting may cause crashes)
-Shortcut Manager not properly generating the shortcuts correctly
-A fix to the donations list
-Updated dependencies
-Updated Kotlin plugin
-General cleanup
Im not sure if the updated changes to Magisk affects how Quick Switch works and the compatibility with No'Me so if you run into not accurate info on the Quick Switch properties, let me know as I do not have an unlocked device anymore.
Thank-you for using No'Me!
wow, 7 Months... it's been awhile.
Some important news coming soon. No'Me is getting its android 12 ready update soon. In this update, The user interface will be polished up to fix some issues we discovered along the way and fix some things that just don't sit well. The app will be integrated with Monet library (Android 12 theme backport" so everyone can enjoy a really nice and up to date interface! The Manager tab will be cleaner and provide some extra info for users on their daily launcher. The settings tab will be alot more cleaner and allow detecting root and magisk alittle more in depth (this is used to determine if Quick Switch capabilites for the launcher is TRUE). They'll be a few new toggles to help manage switching easier. The manager tab will have a cleaner interface as well that's more up to snuff to standards of material design while playing a bigger part for newer features.
Along side the release, an open source variant will be released on my github to allow the community to possibly add onto the launcher manager to make it better or hold the key of adding the manager app to custom roms. I've held onto this app for to many years and it's time to move onto bigger things.
a preview of No'Me's material you update
A pre beta of the Material You update has been published on Google Play! A few bugs to work out but should be resolved in the next few days
Updated the OP for new update. il have screenshots later on when I have access to the computer. xda app kinda sux now.
updated op with new screenshots
Updated OP with new details and screenshots based on latest release.
New Update Available
OP Updated
Links Added
I'm looking for an app that behaves like a launcher, but isn't an actual launcher/home app: multi screen, can use widgets, has an app drawer, etc, but doesn't specify itself as a launcher program.
Basically, I want to use is as one of the sides in a split screen configuration, but any app that defines itself as a home screen app android will treat differently and give most of the screen real estate to when it's running.
Google fails me because any search terms I can come up with to search for such an app just gives me useless listicles of 'the best android launchers!'
Any suggestions?
Are you seeking such action?
Split Screen Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Launch two apps on the screen
play.google.com
ze7zez said:
Are you seeking such action?
Split Screen Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Launch two apps on the screen
play.google.com
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No, that's an app that just launches apps in split screen. I want basically a launcher that runs as an app and not a home screen.
Well, you still want your "splitable" Launcher to handle the home button/intent, so I think the only answer is to patch Android so that the Home app can be split screened.
There's some logic in there for older apps ("this app is too old and can't operate split screen"), probably some for Home activity.
Renate said:
Well, you still want your "splitable" Launcher to handle the home button/intent, so I think the only answer is to patch Android so that the Home app can be split screened.
There's some logic in there for older apps ("this app is too old and can't operate split screen"), probably some for Home activity.
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Not really -- I'm ok with using a completely different app for my actual home screen. I effectively just want an app to behave exactly like a launcher, only not to tell Android it is a launcher.
I realise this may not exist. If it doesn't I'll probably just find an open source one and modify it accordingly; I was just hoping it was already a thing.
dnfm said:
(...) launcher that runs as an app (...)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/v9phh4/_/ibz42jl
Take your favorite launcher. Use ApkTool. Edit AndroidManifest.xml and remove:
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME"/>
Build it back with ApkTool then sign it.
Of course this can not coexist with your "Homey" version unless you change the package.
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Take your favorite launcher. Use ApkTool. Edit AndroidManifest.xml and remove:
<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME"/>
Build it back with ApkTool then sign it.
Of course this can not coexist with your "Homey" version unless you change the package.
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Ya I figured it might be that easy, but my Android dev experience has been limited to writing a widget. Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll end up doing this.