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xperia S launcher and apps

hi all
can we have this on our nitro ?
i tried and it doesnt install or should i push the apks to the system ?
http://www.pocketpc.ch/sony-xperia-s/155451-home-launcher-widgets-xperia-s-geleaked.html
i would love to see the launcher, contacts app and music app from xperia on the LG Nitro

Probably incompatible, missing libraries.

vodovodo said:
hi all
can we have this on our nitro ?
i tried and it doesnt install or should i push the apks to the system ?
http://www.pocketpc.ch/sony-xperia-s/155451-home-launcher-widgets-xperia-s-geleaked.html
i would love to see the launcher, contacts app and music app from xperia on the LG Nitro
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check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557091

I tried it and it did not work. Flashed right but could not get launcher to load.
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kkernaghan7 said:
I tried it and it did not work. Flashed right but could not get launcher to load.
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Did u try installing the libs and apps manually by putting them in proper folders and changing permissions?
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No I just flashed it through recovery.
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thats very good

i have the lg spectrum... and i cant remember where i found the files but i just used es file explorer to copy it into /system/data/app/ this is by far the smoothest launcher ive tried...

Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that both the launcher and the new google now seem to work fine on the LGOG.
Everything is pretty snappy and there are some cool new features.
Wanted to let you know, the new google now has something similar to the "always listening" on the Moto X and it's really cool.
Haven't run into any issues, but if any of you guys do, go ahead and post them!
Steps:
Manual
1.Download and install PreBuiltGmsCore.apk, Velvet.apk, and GoogleHome.apk like any other apk.
2.Using a file manager as root, copy libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so over to /system/lib and overwrite if prompted to.
By Flashing
1.Download and flash GOOGLEHOME.zip.
2.Using a file manager as root, copy libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so over to /system/lib and overwrite if prompted to.
New 4.4 apks including Hangouts, new camera, new keyboard, new google now and launcher:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-google-home-android-4-4-launcher-apk/
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so:
https://copy.com/aGcxY (Thanks jblazea50)
Confirmed working on:
Carbon ROM
Slimbean
CM 10.2
Troubleshooting:
-If you can't find /system/lib, try a different file manager
-If Google Now force closes, try changing the language to English UK (though this doesn't seem to make a difference on the LGOG)

I can't seem to get Google now to go past "initializing". Tried changing the language to no avail

stevek216 said:
I can't seem to get Google now to go past "initializing". Tried changing the language to no avail
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To get Google now/search to work, you need to take the file from the zip and place it in system/lib and change permission.
https://copy.com/aGcxY

I am hearing that this thing is pretty ugly due to it being for a 1080 screen and most phones are still 720.
If you have it loaded can you attest to the "ugliness" due to the screen difference. maybe a screenshot?

I installed all 3 apks in the order specified but when i choose the new launcher, i get google search fc. I tried to change the language for google now while using the lg launcher but it didnt work. Also tried to copy that file to system/lib and it didnt work either.
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bowhunt2005 said:
I installed all 3 apks in the order specified but when i choose the new launcher, i get google search fc. I tried to change the language for google now while using the lg launcher but it didnt work. Also tried to copy that file to system/lib and it didnt work either.
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+1. Any ideas as to why Google search still FCs?
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bowhunt2005 said:
I installed all 3 apks in the order specified but when i choose the new launcher, i get google search fc. I tried to change the language for google now while using the lg launcher but it didnt work. Also tried to copy that file to system/lib and it didnt work either.
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Did you change permission on the lib file? Also, do a reboot afterwards. Remember you have to install the Google Services app also.

I'm on Optimus v4.4 and installed all 3 parts and get Google search has stopped working when trying to switch to the launcher.
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jblazea50 said:
Did you change permission on the lib file? Also, do a reboot afterwards. Remember you have to install the Google Services app also.
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I changed permission on the lib file to rw r r. Then rebooted and still the same. What is the google services app? Is that one of the 3 apk files or something additional?
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same issue here I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling manually pushing the files and everything in it still force stops.
Seems to be tied to Android 4.1.X I am still digging around for a fix.

bowhunt2005 said:
I changed permission on the lib file to rw r r. Then rebooted and still the same. What is the google services app? Is that one of the 3 apk files or something additional?
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This is the google services app: https://db.tt/DmZsnKrK

reddragon72 said:
I am hearing that this thing is pretty ugly due to it being for a 1080 screen and most phones are still 720.
If you have it loaded can you attest to the "ugliness" due to the screen difference. maybe a screenshot?
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Screenshots uploaded

Has anyone gotten this to work? I've tried everything and I can't get this launcher to work??? I can get google now to work but when trying to open the launcher to work it says "google search has stopped" Idk I'm about to give up...
idk how i got here...

Same boat, FC Google Search when trying to use the launcher. Everything else seems to be working, saying "Ok Google" works if Google Now is open, but have tried all fixes for the launcher and still get FC's.

I'm gonna try to make a list of ROMs that the launcher works on (after file overwrite at /system/lib).
Could the people that it works for please let us know what ROM they're on?

Just as I suspected. Only works on AOSP/CM based ROMs for now.
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babymatteo said:
Just as I suspected. Only works on AOSP/CM based ROMs for now.
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I figured as much, looks like I'll have to flash cm10.2 and try it again. Shame bc I love the stock camera and viper1.1 kernel has been running great. Good thing I have a flashing problem.

babymatteo said:
Just as I suspected. Only works on AOSP/CM based ROMs for now.
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Not surprised. What theme is that, BTW?
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This is pretty sick. Running flawlessly on slimbean
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iamterence said:
Not surprised. What theme is that, BTW?
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No theme here sir. Just plain stock 4.4 Launcher.
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Google Home Launcher. Tried my best to provide info and files. Good luck!!

Google Home Launcher. Files and instructions. Should work on most Jelly Bean phones.
Download the files.
1st - PrebuiltGmsCore.apk (Google Play Services) first.
2nd - Velvet.apk (Google Now)
3rd - GoogleHome.apk
Place the lib file in System/lib folder and fix permissions (owner , group and others should be checked under READ)
(ONLY owner should be checked under WRITE)
Reboot.
Thats all I did. If OK Google doesn't work do this.....
Settings - voice - offline speech recognition- install language of choice. I use English. - switch to english UK and perform a search and then swich back to normal language. That shoult make everything functional. If not.....I tried. Works for me!
https://db.tt/cOn39wd9 feel free to upload this wherever.
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For some reason I cannot push the file into system/lib
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dayzesrs said:
For some reason I cannot push the file into system/lib
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I just pasted it in there using root explorer.
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you guys also need this lib, just sayin
also after you add this file reboot

Got this working! Thanks so much!
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Thanks for posting. Seems to work until I use Google now. For example when I ask "what is the weather" it starts to work then says "unfortunately Google search has stopped". Any suggestions? Thanks.
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ajizle123 said:
Got this working! Thanks so much!
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FIXED: as the OP states I had to change the language to English UK do a search then back to English US
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Got everything working, plus I change the icons for the phone,camera, so it looks more like 4.4.

Just in case some one wants to try it.

jokersax11 said:
you guys also need this lib, just sayin
also after you add this file reboot
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The lib file is included in the zip file I posted. Even has the instructions.
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ajizle123 said:
Got this working! Thanks so much!
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Glad its working for you. I find it a much better google now experience
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helloyoufool said:
Just in case some one wants to try it.
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Thanks for the icons. However, the backgrounds aren't transparent. Could you perhaps provide us with versions with a transparent background? Thanks again.

are the apk being installed just like regular apk's or are they being pushed to a specific folder?

Nvm got it to work, looks like it has potential, it would be good if we could set our own settings for the drawer and if we could hide certain apps
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So when I tried to install PrebuiltGmsCore.apk, it said "application not installed", but I went thru and installed everything else, rebooted and it seems to be working ok. Should I be worried?

This hack is awesome. Makes the ROM 2 x faster.
One other question,
I've noticed on my home screen tile it doesn't have number indicators next to the stock e-mail and SMS icons to show how many items are unread. Is this by design? Any way to fix this?

i believe that is how its designed.. hopefully they will add that feature at a later date

How to make the status bar transparent?

Has anyone been having some random reboots? Seems to happen when the battery gets lower then 10%. Happens maybe once a day.

princeferoz said:
How to make the status bar transparent?
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when you'll find the answer, please let us know.
thank you.

helloyoufool said:
Got everything working, plus I change the icons for the phone,camera, so it looks more like 4.4.
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Hi, how to change the dialer icon to look like kit kat dialer. Thanks in advance
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Android kitkat theme

So I found this theme on the internet...
It can be found here. Only thing I can't install Google services so maybe someone smarter than me can figure it out
Link: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/04/get-android-4-4-kitkat-launcher-android-smartphone/
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Another pic
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stulzerl said:
So I found this theme on the internet...
It can be found here. Only thing I can't install Google services so maybe someone smarter than me can figure it out
Link: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/11/04/get-android-4-4-kitkat-launcher-android-smartphone/
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Uninstall the play services already on your device and install the new one.
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I was able to install this launcher on my OGPro running CM 10.2. It would not work on stock.
Here is the link I used to get the files and get it working:
http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/download-and-install-the-new-google-experience-launcher/
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installed this and it looks awesome but search doesn't want to stay fixed after doing the language setting trick. I change the settings and it works great after that but after exiting the app it reverts back with force close. to be honest I'd rather just have the always on okay google search feature with nova prime launcher. the google launcher has little to offer in terms of customization.

solaris2k said:
installed this and it looks awesome but search doesn't want to stay fixed after doing the language setting trick. I change the settings and it works great after that but after exiting the app it reverts back with force close. to be honest I'd rather just have the always on okay google search feature with nova prime launcher. the google launcher has little to offer in terms of customization.
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I understand. For me the integrated Google now home screen and smooth operation are great. I just set the voice search language to English, Generic. No more force closes.
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My Google search bar looks like it did before it does not say anything on it and when I say hi Google it does nothing it works like it always did the launcher worked
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naplesbill said:
I understand. For me the integrated Google now home screen and smooth operation are great. I just set the voice search language to English, Generic. No more force closes.
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just tried it on my other phone same issue maybe i'm not doing it right
jason504 said:
My Google search bar looks like it did before it does not say anything on it and when I say hi Google it does nothing it works like it always did the launcher worked
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you installed all 3 apps? you must be in google experience launcher for it to function I think

Yes I installed all of them I have the Google home launcher
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tried it for a few minutes. was kind of a pain to get it installed. I'll stick with nova and kitkat icons for now :good:

jason504 said:
Yes I installed all of them I have the Google home launcher
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Click the Mic icon then say "OK Google" and report back. That works for me on English generic.
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it doesn't work for me i select the home screen but it force closes on me with "google search has stopped" blah blah blah.

You need to install the driver.
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Neroga said:
You need to install the driver.
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Can you provide steps? I tried the steps from the previous links and search still ft force closes. Running Vanir 11/9. By the way, thanks again for your help! Nice ROM
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[App] Android 4.4.3 Dialer Apk

Edit: Not fully working properly will try to fix as soon as I have chance. Apologies to any users who I caused in convenience to :/
Hi here is the dialer from newley released android 4.4.3.
In my opinion has a nice new UI
Just install as a regular app. Tested on xt1032 CM11. SHOULD work on any 4.4 ROM though.
Please Note. This will not replace the existing dialer, unless you manually copy to /system/priv-app/ and set permissions as -rw-r--r Then delete dialer.apk from same folder. Reboot. Done.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_VZs82VNnzeOGdEWmdlcG1Ed2c/edit?usp=sharing
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Sgt-Hartley said:
Hi here is the dialer from newley released android 4.4.3.
In my opinion has a nice new UI
Just install as a regular app. Tested on xt1032 CM11 should work on any 4.4 ROM though
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_VZs82VNnzeOGdEWmdlcG1Ed2c/edit?usp=docslist_api
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it needs permission from the owner, can u uploaded here... thanks

Sorted it forgot to change settings
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Does not work on stock rom 4.4,2

S0bes said:
Does not work on stock rom 4.4,2
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Hmm not had chance to try yet on stock.. Only CM11 will have a look later.
How did you install?
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Sgt-Hartley said:
Hmm not had chance to try yet on stock.. Only CM11 will have a look later.
How did you install?
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Firstly I install it just as normal apk. Then I copied it to priv-app, set permission, unset permission on stock dialler, rebooted and still can not see dialer icon.

Sgt-Hartley said:
Hmm not had chance to try yet on stock.. Only CM11 will have a look later.
How did you install?
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i got it from mediafire, and successful install it, but the dial icon is gone. when i uninstall it, the icon emerge. (test on Moto G GPE)

Tried on c ROM gpe converted 1033 dialer appears but incoming call screen not appearing : -)
edit:
confirm does not show call incoming and outgoing screen
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Yes I did not have chance to fully test this morning. Will look into it as soon as I have chance. Been a very busy day with family. Will update thread if I manage to sort it.
Sorry if I caused you guys any inconvenience :/
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Confirm on CM11 it works, but calling screen does not show. not receiving, not making calls.

Pushed manually to Priv-App, keept standard CM11 dialer, cleared data and cache on both = Google 4.4.3 dialer works as it should!