So i updated kitkat for my gpad and then did a factory reset. Then i start installing the apps i use to have. Install apex launcher and when looking for the task manager widget its not there. Also i discovered that the email,lg backup,task manager,voice mate,voice recorder, and weather app has a generic android guy picture when using apex launcher and any other launcher,but the apps work and this doesn't happen on lg stock launcher. Is there a way to get this fix or is anyone having the same problem.
Here is my firmware: V50020b USA
try solo launcher or TSF 3D Launcher
snaketooth2007 said:
So i updated kitkat for my gpad and then did a factory reset. Then i start installing the apps i use to have. Install apex launcher and when looking for the task manager widget its not there. Also i discovered that the email,lg backup,task manager,voice mate,voice recorder, and weather app has a generic android guy picture when using apex launcher and any other launcher,but the apps work and this doesn't happen on lg stock launcher. Is there a way to get this fix or is anyone having the same problem.
Here is my firmware: V50020b USA
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solo launcher and TSF Shell 3D Launcher works well on LG G Pad 8.3, I tried those launchers on my G Pad 8.3 with v50020A kitkat update. all LG app icons are shown on those two launchers. try those launchers and see if it works for you too.
getmealive said:
solo launcher and TSF Shell 3D Launcher works well on LG G Pad 8.3, I tried those launchers on my G Pad 8.3 with v50020A kitkat update. all LG app icons are shown on those two launchers. try those launchers and see if it works for you too.
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thanks but does the task manager widget work on solo launcher.
Yeah its doing my head in. I want to use google now launcher as to me there is no better experience. But anything lg just turns up as a green android. Very annoying but doubt LG will release a fix.
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snaketooth2007 said:
thanks but does the task manager widget work on solo launcher.
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Some LG App Widgets does not work with third party launchers. And LG task manager widget does work on solo launcher.
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matt1500 said:
Yeah its doing my head in. I want to use google now launcher as to me there is no better experience. But anything lg just turns up as a green android. Very annoying but doubt LG will release a fix.
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anything lg turns up as green android thats new. Only a few for mines that turn up green android,have you tired updating it threw update center
getmealive said:
Some LG App Widgets does not work with third party launchers. And LG task manager widget does work on solo launcher.
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i tried the widget for solo launcher and it doesn't work for me. Is this because of kitkat because everything used to work for jellybean.
snaketooth2007 said:
i tried the widget for solo launcher and it doesn't work for me. Is this because of kitkat because everything used to work for jellybean.
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LG Task manager widget and other LG app widgets does not work on solo launcher, cannot even be seen in widgets menu in solo launcher. And I have HTC android phone and all HTC widgets don't work on other launchers than HTC Sense launcher. So it is not only LG devices that don't support their widget to third-party launchers
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getmealive said:
LG Task manager widget and other LG app widgets does not work on solo launcher, cannot even be seen in widgets menu in solo launcher. And I have HTC android phone and all HTC widgets don't work on other launchers than HTC Sense launcher. So it is not only LG devices that don't support their widget to third-party launchers
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what i trying to say is it use to work on jelly bean for third party launchers and is it because of kit kat that the widgets don't work anymore
snaketooth2007 said:
what i trying to say is it use to work on jelly bean for third party launchers and is it because of kit kat that the widgets don't work anymore
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No. It didn't work even on jelly bean, it's LG decision to not let their app widgets to support other launchers. So it's not a bug.
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getmealive said:
No. It didn't work even on jelly bean, it's LG decision to not let their app widgets to support other launchers. So it's not a bug.
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well it worked for me on jelly bean. what version of jelly were you running
snaketooth2007 said:
well it worked for me on jelly bean. what version of jelly were you running
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I were running same version as you , the 4.2.2. But I am happy with kit Kat update
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getmealive said:
I were running same version as you , the 4.2.2. But I am happy with kit Kat update
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well the lg task manager widget worked for me when i was on 4.2.2 and with this kitkat update it stopped working on apex launcher
snaketooth2007 said:
well the lg task manager widget worked for me when i was on 4.2.2 and with this kitkat update it stopped working on apex launcher
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Well. In kit Kat update you cannot even see LG Task manager widget in widgets menu on solo launcher.
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getmealive said:
Well. In kit Kat update you cannot even see LG Task manager widget in widgets menu on solo launcher.
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i agree
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I've tried Launcher Pro, ADW, and GO Launcher and all have caused random reboots. Thought it may be an app, but after a factory reset it continues to occur.
mistamista2000 said:
I've tried Launcher Pro, ADW, and GO Launcher and all have caused random reboots. Thought it may be an app, but after a factory reset it continues to occur.
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Then don't use them? The stock launcher is frikken amazing.
KiNG OMaR said:
Then don't use them? The stock launcher is frikken amazing.
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Thanks for the great advice! I'm well aware of the stock launcher and have my reasons why I'd like to ues a 3rd party one (resizable widgets, more screens, ect...).
The stock launcher supports resizable widgets and scrollible widgets as well.
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mistamista2000 said:
I've tried Launcher Pro, ADW, and GO Launcher and all have caused random reboots. Thought it may be an app, but after a factory reset it continues to occur.
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Are you sure it´s a 3rd party launcher problem? I´va had reboots and freezings just using the stock launcher.
spacecasespiff said:
The stock launcher supports resizable widgets and scrollible widgets as well.
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Thanks...Wasn't aware of the resizable widgets.
RikNik71 said:
Are you sure it´s a 3rd party launcher problem? I´va had reboots and freezings just using the stock launcher.
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I've had no issues with the stock...Within 5 minutes of using the 3rd party ones I get the reboot. Maybe they aren't optimized for ICS...Guess I'll stick to the stock for now.
eh I thought ADW just updated for ICS.
Anyone else experience this?
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player911 said:
eh I thought ADW just updated for ICS.
Anyone else experience this?
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Looks like the paid version of ADW was updated on 12/7/11 so it may have been updated for ICS. I was using the free version which hasn't been updated since 12/22/10.
RikNik71 said:
Are you sure it´s a 3rd party launcher problem? I´va had reboots and freezings just using the stock launcher.
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This. There are updated drivers for 4.0.3. I suspect they will fix this.
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I'm almost positive it's 3rd party launchers. I'm getting the random reboots as well. It's a shame because I love go launcher.
Yep random reboots here adw ex....
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samuelwatts said:
Yep random reboots here adw ex....
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I had this issue on a Samsung Epic 4G, thought it was the phone, but now got a Motorola Photon Q and SAME THING!! I uninstalled the 3rd party launcher (Go Launcher) and it stopped! I had this problem previously with Launcher Pro too! Epic was on Gingerbread, now this Photon Q is on ICS 4.0.4.
Just converted my maguro GNex to the takju 4.2 build, and now I found out my Hololauncher HD isn't working neither is Apex launcher.
Anyone else experiencing problems and are there (temporary) alternatives as a launcher ?
EDIT: Nova Launcher works!
Nova is a no go also
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they need to update the launcher to work with 4.2
he has a beta that works. in your nova settings, hit the update, menu, choose beta, give it a try. it's still not perfect, notification drop down does not work, but the launcher buttons do.
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Matridom said:
he has a beta that works. in your nova settings, hit the update, menu, choose beta, give it a try. it's still not perfect, notification drop down does not work, but the launcher buttons do.
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it works. thanks!
wtr_dhd said:
Just converted my maguro GNex to the takju 4.2 build, and now I found out my Hololauncher HD isn't working neither is Apex launcher.
Anyone else experiencing problems and are there (temporary) alternatives as a launcher ?
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If you want a replacement launcher, Nova Launcher has been updated to run on Android 4.2.
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simonb255 said:
Nova is a no go also
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Nova working great for me running stock 4.2. Maybe you need to update your version of Nova.
my nova updated as soon as I installed 4.2 on my n7.
works.
Nova is indeed working fully on 4.2. Thanks guys.
after official update over PC i have problem with some icons in third party launcher,no true icon,only android green robot
thanks
Same here. I did update g pad using LG support tool after updated to KitKat, and I downloaded and installed apex launcher, some LG app icons are not showing on apex launcher..they looks green robot..lol
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I have the same issue with Nova Launcher after updating OTA to v50020b. They appear correctly in the stock launcher but not in Nova. For me it affects Calendar, E-mail, LG Backup, Memo, Task Manager, Voice Mate, Voice Recorder and Weather. The apps still work OK, just a bit annoying that the icons don't show properly. Anyone have any ideas how to fix it?
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For me it affects Calendar, E-mail, LG Backup, Memo, Task Manager, Voice Mate, Voice Recorder and Weather. The apps still work OK, just a bit annoying that the icons don't show properly.
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confirm with v50020a by LG Tool PC...& i have Root.
Did you reset after the update?
letschky said:
Did you reset after the update?
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Yes, same problem after factory reset....
Maybe flash the KDZ again,i have no Problems with flashing KDZ
I installled the apk of google now launcher and exactly the same problem. Affects email calender etc. Worse yet the same apps have no widgets which are more useful than the app themselves. Really want a solution as I Love the google now launcher. Anyone know the problem?
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matt1500 said:
I installled the apk of google now launcher and exactly the same problem. Affects email calender etc. Worse yet the same apps have no widgets which are more useful than the app themselves. Really want a solution as I Love the google now launcher. Anyone know the problem?
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Try letschky solution flash kdz, for me email and calendar have icons after instal custom themes on nova launcher, other i hide in nova setings(i dont use)...
What's kdz?????
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I just found out if i set nova's icon size to 85% it works!
Hi, is there a way to put LG health and smart notice widgets on third party launchers? I am thinking in apex launchers, which is the one I am using now.
And in case it's not possible (or needs root, I didn't rooted yet), is there a way to open LG health app if you are not using stock launcher? I can't find the app icon in the apps list.
If you're using Nova Launcher,
Hold somewhere on the desktop
Add
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Activities
LG Health
I don't think that it's possible to use the widgets but the app itself works. Its a shame I reaalylike it
I'm listening in if anyone has a fix
I would love to see. LG Health widget or app
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binlalo said:
Hi, is there a way to put LG health and smart notice widgets on third party launchers? I am thinking in apex launchers, which is the one I am using now.
And in case it's not possible (or needs root, I didn't rooted yet), is there a way to open LG health app if you are not using stock launcher? I can't find the app icon in the apps list.
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There is a way to use Google Now Launcher and probably any other third party launcher and use LG Health. You'll have to download an app called Anycut which creates shortcuts. Create a shortcut and choose 'activity' and it'll let you choose LG Health. Smart Notice is unfortunately not possible yet...but I'm sure someone will figure it out.
I wonder if there is possibly some sort of hack to get the LG widgets into other launchers. I really like the calendar widget and the weather widgets are nice, too. They're the only reason I use the stock launcher.
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partylikeaninjastar said:
I wonder if there is possibly some sort of hack to get the LG widgets into other launchers. I really like the calendar widget and the weather widgets are nice, too. They're the only reason I use the stock launcher.
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I agree, I like the stock Weather widget and would love to be able to use it with Nova or Action Launcher.
partylikeaninjastar said:
I wonder if there is possibly some sort of hack to get the LG widgets into other launchers. I really like the calendar widget and the weather widgets are nice, too. They're the only reason I use the stock launcher.
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BUMP...
I'd like to know this too. I like having an email widget to use with LG's built-in email app for my various non-Gmail accounts. However, I cannot use the widget with Nova launcher. I was able to use Samsung's email widget (w/ Nova) on my prior Note 2 device.
Can this be done if I root?
Hi, I'm waiting for the same thing... put smart notice on nova launcher... no idea?
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did anyone find a solution for this?
Up....
Anyone now?
How about now? Lol.
But seriously, I'm really surprised this hasn't been achieved with ANY stock launcher widgets. Back when I had a Razr HD, the circle widget was one of those on the wish list, but never happened also. The closest resolution was to find a "clone" 3rd party app.
Does anyone have a "technical" explanation as to why this is not possible?
What's the best launcher for the LG G3 D852?
On my previous Nexus 4, I used AWS and I liked it. I'm assuming LG is :TouchWiz? Is that the best? Least resource intensive?
I use Nova Launcher Prime, on every phone I use. I don't lice how Optimus UI looks
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I tested up to 6 launchers for speed/features/cost.
Nova Launcher Prime takes the cake on all of them.
I would say l launcher prime. Supports double tap to sleep which I love on launcher. Still use stock launcher though
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Thanks for the suggestion. Upon looking through my apps on the Play Store I realized I purchased Prime a long time ago. So that's what I'm using now.
Now just to figure out the best SMS app for this phone. I used to use Handcent on my Nexus, but for some reason it lags on this G3. Really odd.
messenger by google. set as default in settings
Another vote for Nova launcher, it's definitely best overall
I'm using Textra SMS app, it's highly customizable.
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Aldonski said:
messenger by google. set as default in settings
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I'm trying that now, but it seems to lag. I'm don't know if it's the app itself, or the Kaspersky Security app that's installed.
Tetra !
Pavl79 said:
I'm using Textra SMS app, it's highly customizable.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Textra works perfectly, and doesn't lag on the device.
Now all I need is an update from 5.0.1 and I'd be a happy camper.