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[DISCONTINUED] TRANSPARENT Genie Widget from Android 4.1 JB (BLUE AND MIUI COLORS!)

Hello, guys!
I managed to mod an application to have a transparent background and it worked just fine, so I decided to share it with you.
This is the new News and Weather Widget from Google that works on Froyo and above on every ROM and every device. It has some new features such as displaying more information on the weather by clicking on the weather icon within the app (as you can see in the first picture) and a cool cerulean highlight effect when pressing on the widget.
Since 1.3.11 from Jelly Bean, it was updated to improve freshness and power consumption.
*UPDATE*
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Updated GenieWidget to 1.3.11 from Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Now you can choose between 2 glow colors when pressing on the widget on the home screen: ORIGINAL BLUE or MIUI ORANGE!
Thanks to c3k for providing the Jelly Bean apk and to YOU FOR DOWNLOADING IT MORE THAN 10000 TIMES! I started sharing it just for fun, how could I've ever expected it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
*INSTRUCTIONS*​
Uninstall any previous version, if any (if it's a system apk, remove it using Root Explorer or any equivalent apk);
Download the version you desire (BLUE glow or MIUI glow);
Push it to /system/app with adb, or just copy it to your sdcard and install it as a regular apk;
Enjoy!
*TROUBLESHOOTING*​
Having troubles or force closes? Please, remember that this is just a mod, I'm not the author of the original apk, so make sure your problems are coming from my mods *only* before asking! If you can't see anything wrong with an original GenieWidget version, please uninstall GenieWidget, reboot to recovery, clear caches, reboot and try installing it again.
*CHANGELOG*​
11-15-2011: Initial mod from ICS 4.0.0;
02-07-2012: Updated mod to 1.3.04, from ICS 4.0.3 which now includes ICS themed tabs and minor graphical changes overall. It also supports HD resolutions (e.g. Galaxy Nexus);
07-23-2012: Updated to 1.3.11 from JB 4.1; added MIUI variant; removed ICS versions.
06-15-2016: Discontinuing project since Google stopped supporting GenieWidget.

Thanks Works Great!!

thanks downloading it now im trying to make my miui ics build to look like ics as much as i can

Apsterdam said:
thanks downloading it now im trying to make my miui ics build to look like ics as much as i can
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That's great!

Widget work, but app does't.
CyanogenMod 7.1.0 - Galaxy S

skomaroh said:
Widget work, but app does't.
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Did you have a previous GenieWidget? Uninstall it and install it again, it should work!

Works great for me! He he, Thanks.

thunderteaser said:
Did you have a previous GenieWidget? Uninstall it and install it again, it should work!
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I made this, but result isn't change. Widget works, and app when starts - crash.
UPD: This isn't bug of this app, this is bug of cyanogemod. Because the same error in some another app, that connect to internet (Beautifull Widget - when search theme, etc)

thanks! looks great.

Hi im running onecosmic's port of ics on my i9000.
I couldnt find any options to set my widgets to transparent.
So im wondering if its ok for me to install this apk, assuming this apk was meant for froyo and gingerbread.
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Ive mistaken this for an ability to make all the widgets in ics to go transparent.
Is there a way to do this??
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Never mind. Im using go launchrr with transparent widgets.
Sent from my Ics beast

skmlau said:
Never mind. Im using go launchrr with transparent widgets.
Sent from my Ics beast
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me too! thanks, though!

. 1 thing tho. This go launcher ex is a bit slower than regular ics launcher, zeam and adw launcher.
It would be awesome if i could edit the ics launcher to have all transparent widgets.
Sent from my ics powered beast

skmlau said:
Ive mistaken this for an ability to make all the widgets in ics to go transparent.
Is there a way to do this??
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I'm really sorry, but there is no easy way. Happy news is you can get many transparent apps/widgets mods in this thread.

Sorry, I saw this too late!
skmlau said:
It would be awesome if i could edit the ics launcher to have all transparent widgets.
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That would simplify everyone's life, but backgrounds are built-in in the apks and need to be edited and 9patched, or decompiled, edited, recompiled and signed again. That's no job for a launcher, unfortunately.

*sigh*
But thanks for the link and comments
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I'm trying to install the transparent version on my Galaxy Nexus with Astro. Looks like the existing has to be uninstalled. How do I uninstall as astro can't do it and when I try to uninstall with App Mgr it wont do it?

Nailerdog said:
I'm trying to install the transparent version on my Galaxy Nexus with Astro. Looks like the existing has to be uninstalled. How do I uninstall as astro can't do it and when I try to uninstall with App Mgr it wont do it?
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If that's a system apk, you can't just uninstall it. You have to remove it manually: use Root Explorer or any equivalent app and make sure /system is set as R/W. You'll find that in /system/app.

It is a system App.
Sounds like I need to root first, install root explorer, find and remove it and then install the transparent APK?

Nailerdog said:
It is a system App.
Sounds like I need to root first, install root explorer, find and remove it and then install the transparent APK?
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Indeed. I thought you were already rooted, sorry.

Jelly Bean 4.2.1 OTA Launcher with rotation (deodexed apk) flashable

FIXED Flash-able .zip: here
What is fixed:
rotation!
I used sample.zip file that I didn't modify and maybe that's why the launcher didn't work with rotation so I modified files from META-INF folder and now it flashes it correctly and rotates correctly too.
Hope you like this!

You might want to make that file available to the public, unless you want to give permission to bunches of folks.
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mthous01 said:
You might want to make that file available to the public, unless you want to give permission to bunches of folks.
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Sorry I forgot it!
I don't usually use that site! It's now public on the web..

First of all thanks for this mod, but I'm facing a problem when screen is rotated. Toggles are messed up in Xylon ROM 0081 (s. Screens / attachment).
Also the flashable ZIP did not work. CWM 6.0.1.9 flashed it successfully but it was still the original launcher2.apk, even when I renamed the original one to .apkold, the modded apk wasn't there when I flashed the zip. So I installed ithe apk to data first, copied it to system and adjusted permissions.
I just wonder if Xylon is Odexed... Gonna check that next. If it is, is there a way to make it work?
Greets
// j_Dee
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j_dee said:
First of all thanks for this mod, but I'm facing a problem when screen is rotated. Toggles are messed up in Xylon ROM 0081 (s. Screens / attachment).
Also the flashable ZIP did not work. CWM 6.0.1.9 flashed it successfully but it was still the original launcher2.apk, even when I renamed the original one to .apkold, the modded apk wasn't there when I flashed the zip. So I installed ithe apk to data first, copied it to system and adjusted permissions.
I just wonder if Xylon is Odexed... Gonna check that next. If it is, is there a way to make it work?
Greets
// j_Dee
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I don't know nothing about the custom ROM "Xylon" the launcher is for stock ROMs and for ROMs what does not have modified system apps and modified framework-res.apk....
You can try to flash it by wiping cache and dalvik cache and then flash the launcher.
You can also try the ADB way if that works better.
I messed my nexus up by trying to theme framework-res.apk and when I flashed my ROM again and this launcher then now it does not rotate... I don't know why.. but before it worked..

flash-able zip is fixed now..

Works good with MMuzzys Toroplus ROM

The new ZIP is working now and on Paranoid Android launcher rotation is working thanks to you. Toggles not messed up beyond repair. Still wondering about issue with Xylon rom, as it uses the stock launcher by default... But I still don't know if and how much it was modded.
Greetz
// j_dee
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The toggles seem fine on the stock 4.2.1 ROM. It stretches the top row just a hair to make them fit but it doesn't look out of sort to be honest.

Confirmed working on PURITY 1.1...
Greetz
// j_dee
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cool thanks, I'm going to try this now.

bnb25 said:
cool thanks, I'm going to try this now.
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Np.
OK!

AW: Jelly Bean 4.2.1 OTA Launcher with rotation (deodexed apk) flashable
Link
Sorry had to repost the link... In the XDA app there were a few tags destroying it and I was somehow annoyed to quote the first post, delete the tags from the link and then copy paste it into my browser everytime I deleted the file from my storage... Hope you're okay with that
Greetz
// j_dee
Sent by XDA app from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hi, thanks so much for this, I needed it because of a custom car dock and I don't want to install car dock apps when they're just unnecessary bloatware.
Is there any way to rotate the lock screen, too, or is that something entirely different? It would be most helpful. Not a fan of pattern lock sideways (but obviously, I can make do!).
Thanks again!

aeralla said:
Hi, thanks so much for this, I needed it because of a custom car dock and I don't want to install car dock apps when they're just unnecessary bloatware.
Is there any way to rotate the lock screen, too, or is that something entirely different? It would be most helpful. Not a fan of pattern lock sideways (but obviously, I can make do!).
Thanks again!
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To enable lock screen rotation you must modify framework-res.apk

AW: Jelly Bean 4.2.1 OTA Launcher with rotation (deodexed apk) flashable
I'm running the latest Xylon rom (13/03/14), it supports lockscreen rotation in the settings menu... And I've also seen it with several other roms yet, like AOKP or atom I think.
Greetz
// j_dee
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Google Experience Launcher

The new launcher from Google has been made available and here are the links to download. Three links for three files. The files are PrebuiltGMSCore, Velvet and GoogleHome. Download them and install them in this order. Cheers!
1. http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki2jhowk7obiefu/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
2. http://www.mediafire.com/download/jvpjx0dp1gpiixg/Velvet.apk
3. http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
I installed this on a AOSP JB Rom and it's working fine. I don't know whether it'll work on lower ROMs than 4.1, input appreciated.

Doesn't work on gingerbread. Still a nice share. Can you upload some screenshots? How much ram the launcher consumes? Does it run smooth?
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Also don't work on CM9 (xperiance)
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It works great on aokp 4.2.2!

Blackbox421 said:
Doesn't work on gingerbread. Still a nice share. Can you upload some screenshots? How much ram the launcher consumes? Does it run smooth?
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It is moderately smooth, not as smooth as Nova Launcher though. Not much in the way of customisation for now. Good thing is you have some kind of Google Now. The voice search does not work for some reason but a fix should be underway soon. Btw, ROM I am running is AOSP JB RC2 by Maclaw. The smoothest JB ROM in my opinion.
I can't tell the RAM usage as it does not show up in Running processes though Google Search will run. Btw, you have to enable Google Now from settings. You access when you swipe to the left. It functions like the Blinkfeed on HTC One

On CM10.1.6 I installed all three apps and I have notice: 'PLACEHOLDER TEXT: Google Search not found.' but after reboot launcher works

Working for me too

I've got only one problem...after installing all the 3 apk, the stock sms apk does not work anymore...it doesn't open at all...did it happened to you too?
Edit.: solved by installing Hangout..maybe this will be useful if someone else will have the same problem

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On CM10.1.6 I installed all three apps and I have notice: 'PLACEHOLDER TEXT: Google Search not found.' but after reboot launcher works
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or doing that work for me, help: C

Workin for me
Rom : CyanogenMod 10.1 by Macaw Studio

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baran0119 said:
On CM10.1.6 I installed all three apps and I have notice: 'PLACEHOLDER TEXT: Google Search not found.' but after reboot launcher works
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put Velvet.apk to /system/app/ and it will work.
CM 10.2.
It can't work well.When I want to say something to google now,it will fouce stop.

zjwpeter said:
put Velvet.apk to /system/app/ and it will work.
CM 10.2.
It can't work well.When I want to say something to google now,it will fouce stop.
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I had not thought of that, thank you very much

For those don´t wanna to move app's to system
GoogleLauncher.zip
Note:
Make sure you have at least 30MB in /system

Thank you! I had tried a few ways to make Google Now work and this one does!

Hey can u mod this launcher for GB devices plz
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Samsung Note Pro APKs

Hello,
Has anyone been able to extract the samsung APKs from the Note Pro? I have been looking far and wide for the improved watch on tv guidish app for my note3.
Thank you guys.

This is what my Note Pro updated with: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.samsung.app

Can someone post threw launcher and magazine ux apks and widget apks? I would like to see if it works on my note 10.1 2014
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thachosenone said:
Can someone post threw launcher and magazine ux apks and widget apks? I would like to see if it works on my note 10.1 2014
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Here's the APK and odex files for "MagazineLauncher" and "Magazinewidget." Is this what you needed?

nvan7891 said:
Here's the APK and odex files for "MagazineLauncher" and "Magazinewidget." Is this what you needed?
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installed through recovery? apk or no more?

nvan7891 said:
Here's the APK and odex files for "MagazineLauncher" and "Magazinewidget." Is this what you needed?
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How would I install this on a 2K14 edition?
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nvan7891 said:
Here's the APK and odex files for "MagazineLauncher" and "Magazinewidget." Is this what you needed?
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Thanks! Any way do get a deodexed version? And also Seclauncher? I think we need both to make the launcher work
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Oh, yeah, no, that's not a flashable ZIP. It won't harm anything if you do, it will just fail right away. You would need root privileges and move them into /system/priv-app and change permissions to rw-r--r--. I suppose I could make a flash able zip, if it actually works on other devices.
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Thanks! Any way do get a deodexed version? And also Seclauncher? I think we need both to make the launcher work
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Sure, give me just a minute. I'll look into deodexed versions, too.
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Fashable Zip
nvan7891 said:
Oh, yeah, no, that's not a flashable ZIP. It won't harm anything if you do, it will just fail right away. You would need root privileges and move them into /system/priv-app and change permissions to rw-r--r--. I suppose I could make a flash able zip, if it actually works on other devices.
Sure, give me just a minute. I'll look into deodexed versions, too.
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Could you create a flashable zip

@nvan7891
Here u go, deodexed ones from P905:
http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/894248/file.html
There is NO SecLauncher.apk at all - "Touchwiz" launcher app was renamed to MagazineLauncher.apk (included).
I have deodexed whole rom for my own purposes, however, dont have a bandwidth to upload them all. If you want some certain apks feel free to ask.

Thanks for posting the launcher. It runs smoother than the stock n10.1 2014 launcher.
Is there another apk in the system files that has the actual magazine ux panels? Cause the launcher posted lacks the magazine ux stuff. Thanks!
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I can't find it from the names themselves (+ I have deleted touchwiz and a lot of bloatware at all! using custom launcher... I have deodexed apks but hard to try them out...)
But... aren't the magazine panels related to Flipboard app in any way? Hmmm? As someone noticed, it's the same engine.... And the Flipboard app provided along with N12.2 seem to be regular - ie. not modified in any way - Fliboard app which you can find @gplay. I may be wrong of course...

could u give me the weather widget from the note pro 12.2
thanx

Shawn5162 said:
Could you create a flashable zip
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Why, yes, I could. And I did. Sorry for the wait, my weekend was hectic.
This is FLASHABLE. It removes MagazineLauncher.apk, MagazineWidget.apk, and their respective odex files (if present). Then installs the deodexed APKs to /system/priv-app.
I have tested it myself and can confirm that it works.
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could u give me the weather widget from the note pro 12.2
thanx
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I just looked, and it would appear that the weather app (AccuweatherTablet2014) is already deodexed. Here's the apk.

nvan7891 said:
Why, yes, I could. And I did. Sorry for the wait, my weekend was hectic.
This is FLASHABLE. It removes MagazineLauncher.apk, MagazineWidget.apk, and their respective odex files (if present). Then installs the deodexed APKs to /system/priv-app.
I have tested it myself and can confirm that it works.
I just looked, and it would appear that the weather app (AccuweatherTablet2014) is already deodexed. Here's the apk.
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Do you see anything in the privapp folder that would signify the magazine ux?
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thachosenone said:
Do you see anything in the privapp folder that would signify the magazine ux?
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Never mind. I just had to clear data on the launcher
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Never mind. I just had to clear data on the launcher
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So is this working on your Note 10.1 with Magazine UX? That'd be awesome if so.

Stock Keyboard
Could someone please send me samsung stock keyboard and instruction how to install it? After reinstalling stock rom it force closes. I've got root and custom recovery. I've got p905.
I would be grateful for help.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721077

ddavtian said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721077
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Sorry Sir, but I made everything that is written here and checked 3 times,still it doesn't work. I even tried to load Note 10.1 keyboard and It doesn't work also.
I can add that I had problem with reinstalling stock rom. At the end it showed "odin: invalid ext4 image". I tried to load rom from different site it was the same. I also tried to load rom from different region, same. System didn't star at first, but after loading CF autoroot it started. Can it be connected? System works flawless, the only problem is keyboard. I really like stock samsung keyboard and would like to keep it.
Does someone have any ideas?
I would really appreciate help.
Thank You.

[Q] original weather theme doesn't work.

To change weather theme, I copied the original LGWeatherTheme.apk/odex in system/app to another directory and removed it.
after that i tried to change weather theme but it's failed.
so I wanna to use original theme again and copied it(both apk/odex) back to system/app.
BUT it's too FAILED.....WHY this happen?....i don't know that reason...:crying:
weather wiget looks like looping...[attached]
please give me advice
thanks so much in advance.
have a good day.

Hoony99 said:
To change weather theme, I copied the original LGWeatherTheme.apk/odex in system/app to another directory and removed it.
after that i tried to change weather theme but it's failed.
so I wanna to use original theme again and copied it(both apk/odex) back to system/app.
BUT it's too FAILED.....WHY this happen?....i don't know that reason...:crying:
weather wiget looks like looping...[attached]
please give me advice
thanks so much in advance.
have a good day.
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Have you try to reboot?
cheers

ye, i tried it.
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Have you try to reboot?
cheers
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i rebooted many times but didn't work it too. :crying:

Prob try restore factory settings?
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i rooted my device.
rambocs said:
Prob try restore factory settings?
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I rooted my device. After that removed files and then copied it back to system/app again.
So i wonder if factory reset restores my device.

Have you run into any trouble with the McAfee security? I heard it's supposed to lock others or of modifying your phone maybe it has something to do with it.
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