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[Q] App Drawer stays open

Previously i was running stock froyo rooted.
Ive flashed the stock gingerbread (odexed) from here and all went well.
ive noticed now that when i open an app from app drawer, when i click "back" to exit out of the app, the app drawer is still open. Before i flashed the stock gingerbread rom, the behavior was, click "back" to exit out of app and i would return to home screen (because app drawer was automatically closed).
Has anyone else experienced this?
If so, does anyone have a solution to go back to the previous behavior?
(note: i dont accept "hit home instead of back to exit out of app" as an acceptable solution. I also dont accept install another launcher as an acceptable solution.)
Please advise. Thank you.
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I have no other launch installed (no LauncherPro, and no AWD Launcher)
I still have stock sense launcher

newtonetienne said:
Previously i was running stock froyo rooted.
Ive flashed the stock gingerbread (odexed) from here and all went well.
ive noticed now that when i open an app from app drawer, when i click "back" to exit out of the app, the app drawer is still open. Before i flashed the stock gingerbread rom, the behavior was, click "back" to exit out of app and i would return to home screen (because app drawer was automatically closed).
Has anyone else experienced this?
If so, does anyone have a solution to go back to the previous behavior?
(note: i dont accept "hit home instead of back to exit out of app" as an acceptable solution. I also dont accept install another launcher as an acceptable solution.)
Please advise. Thank you.
in case it helps...
I have no other launch installed (no LauncherPro, and no AWD Launcher)
I still have stock sense launcher
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you could try and download a gingerbread rom from MIUI.us or go to RM or something and try it.

Thanks for responding mini.
I would like to stay stock.
Anyone else notice this problem or know of a fix?

I am having that problem too and it is driving me absolutely insane. It has to do with how the Go Launcher is actually coded.
The app drawer seems to be in another activity and if you launch something from the app drawer when you exit back to the home screen you will return to the app drawer. However when you start something from the home screen you will return to the home screen when resuming. If you run out of memory while in the app and android kills the home screen then you will see different behavior and return to the home screen no matter what.
There is a really simple fix to this behavior, maybe this weekend I'll take a look at this tool and fix it then post a link for it somewhere.
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If anyone can try to persuade the developers of go launcher to add a menu option for this that would be awesome.
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I actually just took a peek at the site for Go Launcher and it looks like this behavior is new in version 2.61, behavior number 5:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2011/10/go-launcher-v2-61-beta/
I have sent the developer an e-mail.

newtonetienne said:
(note: i dont accept "hit home instead of back to exit out of app" as an acceptable solution. I also dont accept install another launcher as an acceptable solution.)
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Well you can't exactly come here and pick and choose which answers you want to hear. If you have a problem that you don't understand and/or don't know how to solve then you need to be open minded about the answers you're given. I'm not sure how your particular ROM is coded but that very well may have been a change implemented by whomever created the ROM. There are a number of launchers that have their assignments setup that way. There are also some that don't. If so, then you'll either have to use a different launcher, use the home button to get to the home screen, or flash a different ROM. No amount of picky mentalities on your part is going to change that. The only other thing I can suggest is to reflash the ROM, though I doubt this will yield any results, or download another odexed ROM and flash it. Either way it is definitely a software issue. Which means that the issue lies somewhere embedded in how the ROM was built.
GingerEffect said:
I am having that problem too and it is driving me absolutely insane. It has to do with how the Go Launcher is actually coded.
The app drawer seems to be in another activity and if you launch something from the app drawer when you exit back to the home screen you will return to the app drawer. However when you start something from the home screen you will return to the home screen when resuming. If you run out of memory while in the app and android kills the home screen then you will see different behavior and return to the home screen no matter what.
There is a really simple fix to this behavior, maybe this weekend I'll take a look at this tool and fix it then post a link for it somewhere.
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If anyone can try to persuade the developers of go launcher to add a menu option for this that would be awesome.
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I actually just took a peek at the site for Go Launcher and it looks like this behavior is new in version 2.61, behavior number 5:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2011/10/go-launcher-v2-61-beta/
I have sent the developer an e-mail.
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The OP isn't using Go Launcher.

Opps, Lmao disregard what I said I'm dumb. This happens in go launcher too .

GingerEffect said:
Opps, Lmao disregard what I said I'm dumb. This happens in go launcher too .
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Yeah I use Go Launcher and I have the same thing happen to me. I don't find it to be a problem at all since the apps I use 95% of the time are on my dockbar. So when I press the home button it actually does go back to my homescreen since I never open the app drawer. That's my way around it. The apps are more readily available in my dock bar anyway. So it's a win/win for me.

Can't chance launcher from TW to something else

Hi, coming from the photon and loving the SGSIIE4GT so far. However, I'm having one issue. I'm trying to change to launcher from TW to the gingerbread launcher but it always comes back to TW. I have cleared the defaults for TW, tap the home key and select the gingerbread launcher but right after that the phone says that it is preparing my settings and then go back to the TW homescreen. Tried other alternative launchers and I still have the issue. Any ideas on how to solve this?
Thanks

maybe home switcher?
https://market.android.com/details?id=ymst.android.homeswitcher&hl=en

I had this problem while trying to use Go Launcher EX. I ended up going into my settings and clearing the defaults for tw and launcher then set my new launcher as default when given the option after pressing the home button.
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Home smack
Nexus S 4G

Touchwiz is just another Sprint ID pack listed as Samsung. So go into Sprint OD and load up the Clean id and that is as close to stock as you will get.

Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>All>TwLauncher
Then simply hit "Clear defaults"
Next time you hit the home key it will give you the option of selecting the one you want to use and making it the default if you so choose.

speciala106 said:
Touchwiz is just another Sprint ID pack listed as Samsung. So go into Sprint OD and load up the Clean id and that is as close to stock as you will get.
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You mean Sprint ID might actually be good for something?

I am having kind of the same problem. Most of the time when I press the home button, I get prompted to select which launcher to use (Launcher or TwLauncher). The problem is when I set TwLauncher as the default, it doesn't stick. Its becoming very annoying. Anyone know how to fix this?
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Also, I have tried clearing defaults for both launchers and even clearing data, but it doesn't help. Also tried clearing data for Sprint ID. No luck.

Apex Launcher based on Jelly Bean

Apex's new beta has been rewritten around Jelly Bean and looks just like stock. I have been waiting for this since release as Nova & Apex just did not look right on the Nexus 7.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663

Thanks for sharing this. I was holding off on using it for these reasons.

I've been using Apex since about a week after I got my N7 and as silly as it sounds, I'm glad they finally added the feature of the widgets and icons moving out of the way and auto-resizing when you're adding a widget/icon to the homescreen. Makes my life so much easier lol

gr8

I can't stand the new apex beta, it has the enormous dock bar like stock JB and even when you hide it and also hide the draw line, whenever you exit an app or app drawer sometimes the draw line returns. It's probably a beta bug but I prefer to have my app drawer button and search buttons the way apex 1.2.5 has it.

ya same as above, i went back to 1.2.5 because i prefer the "tablet" mode.

Has apex added the issue to stay in "phone mode" yet, I found that it switched to tablet UI (where as nova doesn't) so had to use Nova on the N7

Lennyuk said:
Has apex added the issue to stay in "phone mode" yet, I found that it switched to tablet UI (where as nova doesn't) so had to use Nova on the N7
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I use tablet mode anyway. App tray and search at the top. Margin set to none. 8x7 layout. Feels great.
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I don't get why a mode selector is such a hard option for launcher developers to add
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Just tried Apex, not nearly as good as GO IMO. I can't get Multi-Picture Live WP working with it. Have 5 screens set in both, but scrolls to a blank screen on each side of home, then to screen #2 and #4 (that should be #1 and #5). Transitions aren't as good (or at least not as many choices). Can't seem to set number of rows and columns in the app drawer. Sticking with GO.

tcat007 said:
Just tried Apex, not nearly as good as GO IMO. I can't get Multi-Picture Live WP working with it. Have 5 screens set in both, but scrolls to a blank screen on each side of home, then to screen #2 and #4 (that should be #1 and #5). Transitions aren't as good (or at least not as many choices). Can't seem to set number of rows and columns in the app drawer. Sticking with GO.
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Every launcher requires a different workaround for multipicture wallpaper. Either "ICS fix" or "disable vertical movement" will work.

The ICS fix works (the other doesn't). After playing with it a while, I still went back to GO. The app icons (like N7 Player Widget) end up smaller on Apex than GO, and they are smallish on GO. GO also has more transitions I like. Both are smooth, so I didn't really see any benefit switching.
threi_ said:
Every launcher requires a different workaround for multipicture wallpaper. Either "ICS fix" or "disable vertical movement" will work.
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Maybe I'm dumb I dunno but where on 1.2.5 do u see a option to select tablet mode?
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Also check out Holo Launcher HD, also based off JB
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[Q] Fire Phone & Launchers

Hi all,
I have jumped on the Amazon Fire Phone. I'm already a prime member, using an old LG P930 with Cyanogenmod, but as you can imagine the hardware is a bit old. For $100.00 (since I'm already a prime member the extra year of Prime would have been purchased anyways) this phone was a no brainier for me. My question is, what launcher are you guys running? The Nova launcher works well, but gives an error when installing widgets. Trebuchet fails to launch unfortunately. So far my favorite launcher is Cheetah Launcher by CC Launcher. Everything works, it's clean, and allows the use of my widgets. (Pandora and 1 weather is a must for me). Swiping up to go back works just fine. The only thing I don't like is you don't get notifications of emails or messages in the dock. Also, the default AOS status bar seems a bit weak. It notifies you and the notification goes away. I have been seeing something, wanting to grab it later, and then forget. :|
Anyone else got any launcher or good apps that go well with them to make it more user friendly? I'm very impressed what a simple launcher and side loading apps will give you with this device with out downgrading it or rooting it.
- Jeremy

I've tried nova launcher and Doodol launcher. They both seem to work with the exception of wallpapers
Anyone have any idea of what needs done to get wallpapers working?

On 3.5.0 wallpapers only work with root (xposed tweak)

Yahoo Aviate works well with sll of their built in wallpapers (no widgets work, and you can't select a picture from your gallery though)
Buzz Launcher works with wallpaper support (including your own images). No widgets work though.
I tried a bunch of launchers today and those two are the best so far

So annoying that widgets didn't work on Nova, which has always been our preference, so I set up GEL on wife's new phone. So far she's ok with it, except for being confused how to get out of the Google Now panel (she thought it was an app and was trying to swipe up to get "back" not realizing it was just the left most panel of the launcher).
One thing I did try to set up also that isn't working is Pie Control. It worked for a little bit when first loaded, but subsequent attempts to activate it haven't been successful. I suspect the swipe-in capabilities are hi-jacked by the Fire OS.
Another annoyance is the inability to make direct-dial shortcuts.

I installed, or attempted to install the GNL and wasn't successful. I'll give it a go again. I think I remember the install took, but it wouldn't open the launcher. Still, if looking around, check out that Cheetah Launcher. It just doesn't give notifications in the dock.
Speaking of notifications, does anyone know of a good notification bar? The stock bar on this phone doesn't show an icon that there is a pending kik message, voicemail, text, etc.

rEVOLVE said:
So annoying that widgets didn't work on Nova, which has always been our preference, so I set up GEL on wife's new phone. So far she's ok with it, except for being confused how to get out of the Google Now panel (she thought it was an app and was trying to swipe up to get "back" not realizing it was just the left most panel of the launcher).
One thing I did try to set up also that isn't working is Pie Control. It worked for a little bit when first loaded, but subsequent attempts to activate it haven't been successful. I suspect the swipe-in capabilities are hi-jacked by the Fire OS.
Another annoyance is the inability to make direct-dial shortcuts.
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So I installed the Google Now Launcher .apk again. It then stated I needed google search. Downloaded that .apk. It told me to clear my launcher defaults, I did, but Google Now Launcher isn't an option in the launcher selection. Any idea?

Never mind. I restarted the phone and is good to go. I seem to like the Cheetah Launcher much better so far!

I use Vire Launcher. Its built in wallpapers work perfectly and all widgets work and can be resized. It also has some cool effects.

tried vire launcher and dodol launcher. neither launcher seems to update my missed call count or text messages count properly. ie always showing missed calls.
anybody having this issue as well, or know of a fix?

alrgeez said:
tried vire launcher and dodol launcher. neither launcher seems to update my missed call count or text messages count properly. ie always showing missed calls.
anybody having this issue as well, or know of a fix?
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I've installed a few launchers, okay - a lot of launchers. Below are the ones that I found that give the count of SMS, missed calls, etc.
- Nine Launcher (not a huge fan)
- C Launcher Lite (not bad - not very customizable)
- Solo Launcher (pretty slick - but outside widget support doesn't work)
I'm currently on the hunt for a good status bar or notifier.

The Google Now Launcher seems to work very well without any lag. Its very light weight although not very customizable. So far it seems to be a good place to start until other launchers become more compatible. I added the dashclock widget to the homescreen, with better weather addon, plus the other alerts I need and this seems a complete setup right now that matches my Nexus 4 setup.

Xyth said:
The Google Now Launcher seems to work very well without any lag. Its very light weight although not very customizable. So far it seems to be a good place to start until other launchers become more compatible. I added the dashclock widget to the homescreen, with better weather addon, plus the other alerts I need and this seems a complete setup right now that matches my Nexus 4 setup.
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Does anybody know, how can i create folders in goole now launcher. I tried holding 1 app icon and pasting it over another, but straight away it takes to the main screen.
Thanks

ankitaroramba said:
Does anybody know, how can i create folders in goole now launcher. I tried holding 1 app icon and pasting it over another, but straight away it takes to the main screen.
Thanks
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Drag one icon and drop onto another icon. This creates a folder that you can then name.

GoLauncher Ex
GoLauncher Ex seems to work well, all widgets worked for me

Xyth said:
Drag one icon and drop onto another icon. This creates a folder that you can then name.
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Thanks, but this is only working at the home screen, not in the apps menu.
Is it working for you in Apps menu as well? Let me know i have tried 100 times, and soon as i try to drag 1 icon it takes me to the home screen,.

ankitaroramba said:
Thanks, but this is only working at the home screen, not in the apps menu.
Is it working for you in Apps menu as well? Let me know i have tried 100 times, and soon as i try to drag 1 icon it takes me to the home screen,.
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I don't think you can make folders on the apps menu. I don't seem to be able to on my Nexus 4 with its stock launcher, so its no surprise you cant do it in the Google launcher we are loading.
Thanks for this question though. I thought the launcher was limited to 3 pages but I found that you can create more empty pages by long pressing the home screen and moving the existing side pages to one side of the home page, then dragging icons to the side that now has no page to create a new page. I tried simply dragging icons earlier but it would not form a new page until I moved the old page first. Strange process but it works.

Fire Phone Lauchers - Wallpaper and Widgets
Hi All -
I've gone through just about every launcher I can find to find one that both wallpaper and Widgets work on... With no luck.
Buzz Launcher has wallpaper working, a number of launchers have widgets working, but none with both...
Has anyone else had any luck with both? Do we know what makes one or the other not work? Would rolling back to older versions of some of these launchers (pre-lollipop and kitkat) work?
Thoughts? Help? Suggestions?
Thanks!!!

Has anyone tried Action Launcher Pro? I wonder if it gets along with Fire Phone (no root).

I've tried at least 20 different launchers today. The only one that has wallpaper and widgets working is still Vire Launcher.

Nova Launcher - Icons default to AI when closing down apps

Hello,
I am new to Android and I have recently installed Nova on my Note 10 and got it looking exactly how i want it but when i go to quick switch or close my apps the Icons on the top are the old ones that i was running on Samsungs AI, Is their anyway to change this in the settings or is this just how Samsung cover it so you can fully use Nova?
The Icons appear on my Home Screen and App Drawer but when i select the home button to swipe between open apps the top app icon is my old one from when i was on samsungs AI instead of nova.
I am running Android 9 and Nova Prime 6.1.11
Any help would be brilliant.

Have you chosen Nova to be your default launcher? Not sure what else would be causing your icon pack to not stick.
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Hi,
I have defaulted it in the Nova Launcher and in the Settings but it sticks for the home screen and the App Draw but not if your flicking between open apps or in the Apps section in settings, I wonder if anyone who has a 10 is having this issue as well with Nova Launcher?
tatootie67 said:
Have you chosen Nova to be your default launcher? Not sure what else would be causing your icon pack to not stick.
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Pilly88 said:
Hello,
I am new to Android and I have recently installed Nova on my Note 10 and got it looking exactly how i want it but when i go to quick switch or close my apps the Icons on the top are the old ones that i was running on Samsungs AI, Is their anyway to change this in the settings or is this just how Samsung cover it so you can fully use Nova?
The Icons appear on my Home Screen and App Drawer but when i select the home button to swipe between open apps the top app icon is my old one from when i was on samsungs AI instead of nova.
I am running Android 9 and Nova Prime 6.1.11
Any help would be brilliant.
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As additional info on this as I've tried to help in person but run out of ideas...
We've double checked that Nova is definitely set as the default launcher - issue persists
We've tried clearing Nova's app cache - issue persists
We've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Nova - issue persists
We've tried clearing partition cache - issue persists
It's a bit confusing as on the surface Nova seems to be doing it's job, but when going in to the apps part of the settings menu all of the default Samsung theme icons are there instead of the ones set in Nova (not the case on the other Android phones running Nova that we have access to, which keep the icon pack loaded in to Nova through the entire system). Then trying to switch between apps seems to reset the whole thing to the default Samsung theme.
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Update: We think it's a Samsung problem!
Tried Apex and Smart Launcher 5, both having the exact same issue. At this point I'm inclined to think it's actually an issue with something in how the new Samsung Note 10+ works with launchers.
Anyone else got this working properly? What launcher have you used?

I think it is how the system is designed . maybe with android 10 that will change

Fingers Crossed It will, Thank you.
raul6 said:
I think it is how the system is designed . maybe with android 10 that will change
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first thing I did upon receiving my exynos note10 plus was to install nova, prime version, and download the icon packs of my choice, and, as always, zero problems, any customization I set, sticks no matter what, so, The issue has nothing to do with samsug or ultimately with Pie

Maybe it's a Note 10 thing, have you tried a device reset?
No problems with Nova on my Exynos Note 10 plus 5G, as on all devices in my house, S9, Note 8, Note 9, the first customisation is Nova Prime.
Maybe someone with Note 10 could chime in.

Have you tried going into the settings of Nova launcher, selecting look and feel, select icon style, select icon theme. And then toggle between the marshmallow default, the system, and the icon pack you use. I use the icons from a Samsung icon theme pack. And have to do this. But it works Everytime.