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I'm currently running the starskyrom with the EI22 modem and have go launcher installed but for some reason it will occasionally overlap widgets like calender and beautiful widgets. Never happened before.. Anybody have an Idea why this is happening?
I tried uninstalling golauncher and re-installing but same thing happens.
Go launcher includes options for tighter grids. Native 4x4 shouldn't allow overlaps.
There is an autofit option under Preferences->Screen Settings-> Auto-fit items.
Between those 2 settings, you should be able to stop the overlap.
sgtkwol said:
Go launcher includes options for tighter grids. Native 4x4 shouldn't allow overlaps.
There is an autofit option under Preferences->Screen Settings-> Auto-fit items.
Between those 2 settings, you should be able to stop the overlap.
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I tried that but its weird cause it will merge widget from other pages and duplicate them on another while overlapping at the same time lol
Had something similar where the corner of the weather widget was showing in place of a widget on another page. I'm guessing you did it already, but delete and re add widget to the screen.
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Had something similar where the corner of the weather widget was showing in place of a widget on another page. I'm guessing you did it already, but delete and re add widget to the screen.
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yeah tried that already.. Weird cause all the setting were the same coming from MIUI and I never had an issue with it.
Any solution to this? I'm suddenly having this problem. I first noticed it while trying another rom and uninstalled believing the rom to be in error. I went back to my staple rom and I'm having the same problem. I deleted Go Launcher Ex folder from SD, uninstalled and reinstalled..problem persists.
I have found that when trying to add the default email widget it complains there is no room so i checked, i had a couple of shortcuts that could be in the way- opted for a blank screen-same message. As a test i tried a different way,chose widgets from the app drawer and chose met office as an example and it then complained i needed to be root to add the widget!... Im not quite sure what's going on with it! Anyone else experience the same with apex?
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Just tried it and I got 'app isn't installed' although it clearly is :|
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jr866gooner said:
I have found that when trying to add the default email widget it complains there is no room so i checked, i had a couple of shortcuts that could be in the way- opted for a blank screen-same message. As a test i tried a different way,chose widgets from the app drawer and chose met office as an example and it then complained i needed to be root to add the widget!... Im not quite sure what's going on with it! Anyone else experience the same with apex?
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same problem here. Really dissapointing.....
I was having the same issues, but was able to figure out a workaround. you have to go into settings and home screen than change the grid size to the highest, 10X10. Then you can go back add the email widget and it will work. One you have changed the grid size back to what you want it you can re-size the widget.
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I was having the same issues, but was able to figure out a workaround. you have to go into settings and home screen than change the grid size to the highest, 10X10. Then you can go back add the email widget and it will work. One you have changed the grid size back to what you want it you can re-size the widget.
freddyk2008 said:
I was having the same issues, but was able to figure out a workaround. you have to go into settings and home screen than change the grid size to the highest, 10X10. Then you can go back add the email widget and it will work. One you have changed the grid size back to what you want it you can re-size the widget.
Thanks, worked for me.
Set up a 10x10 grid on apex launcher, added Email widget (the samsung email), changed back to 5x4, resized widget as needed.
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Sorry, this is such a simple question. But it seems that anyone wanting an answer to this question has not found it entirely. I want to do this to shorten some icon names due to shortage of space, etc. Or maybe just a more descriptive label (ok, maybe just to me ). I mean how hard can it be? I just want to change the text, not the icon. I'm interested in procedures or apps. If you can help me, thank you.
Have you tried go launcher
From the 2nd galaxy
gronimo21 said:
Have you tried go launcher
From the 2nd galaxy
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Yes, Go Launcher allows you to rename your app icons. It's an awesome launcher in terms of customization.
On Nova it's a long press and hit edit. My favorite launcher btw...
edit icon labels
ojones838 said:
Sorry, this is such a simple question. But it seems that anyone wanting an answer to this question has not found it entirely. I want to do this to shorten some icon names due to shortage of space, etc. Or maybe just a more descriptive label (ok, maybe just to me ). I mean how hard can it be? I just want to change the text, not the icon. I'm interested in procedures or apps. If you can help me, thank you.
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Yes, how hard can it be? I dont want to install a new launcher and I have tried a couple of the icon changer apps but not getting anywhere.
Any help at all would be appreciated...
desktop visualizer <-- not for the app drawer though just home screens
thanks, part way there
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desktop visualizer <-- not for the app drawer though just home screens
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Wow, that worked, "S Planner" now is Calendar. (How the name change to S Planner got thru qa I dont know).
Next bit of the problem is that I have shortcut icons that when pressed ask for which browser. In desktop visualizer I need to pick the application. I cant find the 'shortcut' app. Hope this makes sense...
Desktop Visualizer is good
clemine said:
Wow, that worked, "S Planner" now is Calendar. (How the name change to S Planner got thru qa I dont know).
Next bit of the problem is that I have shortcut icons that when pressed ask for which browser. In desktop visualizer I need to pick the application. I cant find the 'shortcut' app. Hope this makes sense...
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handy app to have, thanks for that
Hi:
Google changed the folder to accommodate multiple users. If you're using MultiPicture Live for wallpaper for your screens, the common settings for Picture Folder no longer point to the same location. You'll need to switch to Album, deselect any folders you weren't using and hit ok. Then you can switch back to Picture Folder, you'll find the path cleared and you can navigate back to the correct location.
Tom
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thenrik said:
Hi:
Google changed the folder to accommodate multiple users. If you're using MultiPicture Live for wallpaper for your screens, the common settings for Picture Folder no longer point to the same location. You'll need to switch to Album, deselect any folders you weren't using and hit ok. Then you can switch back to Picture Folder, you'll find the path cleared and you can navigate back to the correct location.
Tom
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Can you please post specific step by step instructions? I tried everything and it will not keep any settings.
I am on a nexus 7 jellybean 4.2.1 THANX.
THEBIGWET said:
Can you please post specific step by step instructions? I tried everything and it will not keep any settings.
I am on a nexus 7 jellybean 4.2.1 THANX.
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Can anyone please help me with this issue? I set up a wicked Hubs UI and its just not the same without the multi wallpapers. If not does anyone know another app that works the same way that does not have issues with 4.2.1?
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Can anyone please help me with this issue? I set up a wicked Hubs UI and its just not the same without the multi wallpapers. If not does anyone know another app that works the same way that does not have issues with 4.2.1?
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He is saying your old saved location is broken in the live wallpaper app and to fix it for each wallpaper you have select any album you have in you gallery and save it for each. Then go back and reselect your picture folder that you had previous to 4.2.1 and you'll be back to normal.
This is due to Google introducing virtual sdcards and the live wallpaper app not be updated to support this.
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He is saying your old saved location is broken in the live wallpaper app and to fix it for each wallpaper you have select any album you have in you gallery and save it for each. Then go back and reselect your picture folder that you had previous to 4.2.1 and you'll be back to normal.
This is due to Google introducing virtual sdcards and the live wallpaper app not be updated to support this.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
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Thanks but I have a nexus 7 and it is not keeping the settings. That's why I asked specifically for step by step instructions. I use nova launcher paid version and I have seven screens. I have a folder with about ten pics for each screen. For example my leftmost first screen is Tools. The folder with the pics for it is called Tools WP. Also for the nexus seven should I be using a workaround for some home settings in the advanced settings and if so, which one?
I switched to ssLauncher, no need for MPL; set whatever pictures per screen and different ones for landscape if you want, and they all stick.
Hi:
@THEBIGWET: Sorry to be so tardy but I was out of town for the holidays. You'll find step-by-step instructions here:
http://www.nexus7nexus10.com/forum/...our-nexus-7-tablet-basic-step-step-setup.html
There may be conflicts between Nova Launcher and MultiPicture Live I recall trying Nova and having problems with MultiPicture Live. I could be wrong.
Best,
Tom
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I've just done a factory reset on my htc One. Htc backup failed miserably so I'm trying to manually reinstate my apps on Nova Launcher Prime. Long press and hold results in a popup of my homescreens in the background with no option to add apps or widgets. I've uninstalled/reinstalled Nova and checked the homescreen is unlocked but am pretty much out of ideas otherwise.
Any thoughts out there?
Thanks
go into
Nova settings > Desktop > Advanced > Lock Desktop.
That will probably be on so you cant add anything. Turn it off and you should be golden.
Thanks, but desktop lock is confirmed off. It's got to be Nova because I went briefly to sense launcher and long press works fine there.
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I've just done a factory reset on my htc One. Htc backup failed miserably so I'm trying to manually reinstate my apps on Nova Launcher Prime. Long press and hold results in a popup of my homescreens in the background with no option to add apps or widgets. I've uninstalled/reinstalled Nova and checked the homescreen is unlocked but am pretty much out of ideas otherwise.
Any thoughts out there?
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Hi, Warthog01...
Have you tried this....
Long press on any home screen... all of the homescreens should recede slightly into the background.
Three options should appear at the bottom of the screen...
Wallpapers, Widgets and Settings.
Select the Widgets option.
** To add a widget...
...simply drag one to the home screen.
** To add an app icon, or a selection of app icons...
...locate the shortcut right at the top entitled Apps or Folder. Drag this to a homescreen... It will 'open' and provide you with a list of all of your installed apps.
Check the tickbox of those apps you wish to add. Then press 'Add' to add them directly to the homescreen, or press 'Create Folder' to add them to the homescreen in an untitled folder.
(See attached screenshots.)
Hope this helps.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Hi GedBlake
Whoa! That's different. Must have been awhile since I upgraded Nova as I've been using the old long press for both apps and widgets right up until I did the factory reset yesterday. OK, I've got your widget selection to work, but not having much luck with the apps. When I long press and the homescreens recede, there's no app/folder shortcut at the top. I see the apps/folders shortcut at the top when I click my apps box of dots in the dock, but don't see a way to drag either to a homescreen. What am I doing wrong?
Also, am I the only one who thinks this is a helluva lot more complicated than long press and select app/widget? There must be advantages--right?
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Hi GedBlake
Whoa! That's different. Must have been awhile since I upgraded Nova as I've been using the old long press for both apps and widgets right up until I did the factory reset yesterday. OK, I've got your widget selection to work, but not having much luck with the apps. When I long press and the homescreens recede, there's no app/folder shortcut at the top. I see the apps/folders shortcut at the top when I click my apps box of dots in the dock, but don't see a way to drag either to a homescreen. What am I doing wrong?
Also, am I the only one who thinks this is a helluva lot more complicated than long press and select app/widget? There must be advantages--right?
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Hi again, Warthog01...
Your mistake is here...
Warthog01 said:
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"When I long press and the homescreens recede, there's no app/folder shortcut at the top"
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You need to press the **Widgets button**, in order to see the Apps or Folder Shortcut.
It's in the Widget drawer... at the top.
(See additional screenshot).
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If you take another look at my second screenshot, you should see it at the top, between Nova Action and Activities. (All of these are Shortcuts, and are dragged to the Homescreen in the same way you would drag a regular widget. And they all behave in different ways when they're dropped onto a Homescreen.)
My third screenshot, is me dragging the Apps or Folder Shortcut to the Homescreen... out of the Widget Drawer, onto a Homescreen.
...and the fourth and final screenshot is it 'opening' and displaying all of my installed apps, and from where I can make my selection of apps that I want to add to my Homescreen.
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With regard to the changes in the way Nova works...
Nova changed sometime in May of this year, with version 4.x, and with the developer adopting Googles Material/Lollipop design guidelines.
Here are some links of interest worth reading...
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/nova-launcher-gets-material
http://phandroid.com/2015/05/13/nova-launcher-4-stable-update
http://androidcommunity.com/nova-la...update-more-lollipop-sweetness-added-20150514
http://novalauncher.com/beta
Rgrds,
Ged.
Thanks again, Ged. I'm a little slow, but I'm nearly there, I think. One more dumb question ought to crack it! I now see the app drawer and have successfully dragged it to the home screen, but there are only two apps in there! Presumably, I have to populate the drawer with all my apps for them to appear. How do I do that, please?
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Thanks again, Ged. I'm a little slow, but I'm nearly there, I think. One more dumb question ought to crack it! I now see the app drawer and have successfully dragged it to the home screen, but there are only two apps in there! Presumably, I have to populate the drawer with all my apps for them to appear. How do I do that, please?
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Aha! figured this one out all by myself. I had all my apps except two ticked as hidden. They're back now and I'm in business. Thanks very much for all the assistance--don't think I would have figured this out without you.
Cheers!
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Aha! figured this one out all by myself. I had all my apps except two ticked as hidden. They're back now and I'm in business. Thanks very much for all the assistance--don't think I would have figured this out without you.
Cheers!
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That's great news, @Warthog01... Glad you got it figured out.
Happy to to be of assistance .
Rgrds,
Ged.
I have another issue but don't know where to post it
I have an extensive hierarchy of tabs, folders, and folders inside of folders within my Nova Launcher app drawer setup. I'll just put it this way. I have 380 user apps downloaded, and only about 20 of them are folderless. It is all within 8 tab groups: Apps (contains app store and some stock apps), Web, Communication, Utility, Settings, Productivity, Media, and Misc. I may adjust this later. I'm using the identical red and blue icon packs "Tab Red" and Tab Blue Icon pack with the first four Tabs using only the red icon pack, and the last four only blue. It looks epic and is incredibly useful for finding what I need, but I've now spent a week trying to fix the issues that keep occurring.
I did all that work, taking me hours per day for about a week, and after each reboot, each day, the colors would reset on many of my apps, and every boot requires me to allow SD Card Write Access by moving files in ES File Explorer, or else the apps won't even appear within the app drawer (I figured this out 2 days ago). For some reason, no matter how I try to create a widget, the widgets will not show up, and when I finally get the widgets to finally work after restarting nova launcher and occasionally having to reinstall Nova and restore my backup. Even after taking all these steps, finally fixing the app drawer temporarily, My WIDGETS will require the same process to even appear anywhere. MY TABLET IS NOT ROOTED, and I am afraid to mess anything up (My rooted Note 10.1 2012 was basically rendered useless from lag and then the battery stopped working, so it is a brick that won't turn on/charge). I know there is some Xposed Module that allows users to enable write access by default, and you can use root to make external storage formatted into internal, or make nova launcher a system app, blah blah blah. I'm not going to do anything related to root, so if you know any way to fix this on 5.1.1 without rooting, that would be most appreciated. Basically, I am using my tablet for college and I probably won't root it for the next few years since I can't risk having something happen. If I can't fix this without rooting, then please recommend me a better launcher. I am really mad about these issues after all my efforts. Anyway, if you got this far, thanks for reading this and I hope someone can help.
I'm a newbie to Nova and after much scratching off head with setting up the interface I stumbled onto this thread. Thanks Ged for posting your answers - it's simple when you know how!!
Still can't add widgets to Nova Launcher. I even rooted and converted to a system app (app and prime both as system app). Widgets still won't appear on desktop. Lock Desktop is turned off. At a loss here as it happens both to my Alcatel tablet, my Stylo4.
Same issue, two different platforms.