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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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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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Optimus G and the Google Now Launcher

Hey there,
Just tried to install the new Google Now Launcher / Google Experience Launcher on my phone. I am running stock first of all.
Tried almost all apks for the new Google search and Google home app. But when I select the Google launcher, I will just end up with forced closes. Changing the phones language and/or Google search language just won't work for me. Same problem with all settings and apks.
Anybody here using or having used the new launcher on their Gs?
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Kevtronimus said:
Hey there,
Just tried to install the new Google Now Launcher / Google Experience Launcher on my phone. I am running stock first of all.
Tried almost all apks for the new Google search and Google home app. But when I select the Google launcher, I will just end up with forced closes. Changing the phones language and/or Google search language just won't work for me. Same problem with all settings and apks.
Anybody here using or having used the new launcher on their Gs?
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Please try this. If this does not work then it probably doesn't work on stock.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vz7ejmeuglpi9mh/GoogleHome.apk
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Thx,
Google search still crashes after selecting Google home...
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Kevtronimus said:
Thx,
Google search still crashes after selecting Google home...
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Google search ?
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Maybe try the new launcher that Google posted and see how that works? It's currently only for GPe and Nexus devices, but I'm sure it's been leaked on the internet SOMEWHERE.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
I actually have had the same problem as the OP and would like the launcher, so I will be searching myself and seeing how this works. Will keep you posted.

BG64 said:
and would like the launcher, so I will be searching myself and seeing how this works. Will keep you posted.
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I am waiting...

niyazidk said:
I am waiting...
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Oh calm down. XD
The mirror just got posted- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407574586 . I haven't tried it yet, but now you can.

Parsing problems. I have copied to system/app with rw-r-r without succes

Perhaps it might work on xboxfanj based roms as he predominantly uses mako sources?
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nchc said:
Perhaps it might work on xboxfanj based roms as he predominantly uses mako sources?
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No i will never try to flash an Lg, never again...

Strangely enough, I have the same problems. I want to know how LG made this not work without issuing a single update. -.-
Sorry to disappoint everyone, but I don't think that the new launcher will work on our phones until it is released for everyone via the Play Store.

KitKat only
I think the Google Now Luncher only works on KitKat Roms

4.4.4 MIUI AOSP based (coming very soon)

Figured i would start a thread so we can share what we know so far. It is getting close and there were a few beta builds but nothing public. Looks like it will make a huge leap currently it is 4.2.2 for v5 but v6 looks to be 4.4!
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I would love to see a official v6 build for the note 2.
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jworkcoo said:
I would love to see a official v6 build for the note 2.
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I am sure the note 2 will get an official release but I doubt it will be our version. We will most likely only get ports for our device. The international versions usually get all the miui goodness.
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I would love to see a official v6 build for the note 2.
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i am also looking forward to it
it will be nice

Well it has been a while since I have been here but figured I would give everyone a little preview. Also I need 5 testers who have sprint service and 4G LTE that can test for me since I am on cricket service. What I have is an AOSP based 4.4.2 MIUI!! Please send me a PM if you want to test. First five who reply will be able to test. I also have one extra spot for someone who has followed my MIUI work and I will shoot you a PM about this.

If you don't get enough testers PM me. I don't have 4g at home and won't be back to work until Tuesday to test those functions but I would be happy to help if needed.
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jpisini said:
If you don't get enough testers PM me. I don't have 4g at home and won't be back to work until Tuesday to test those functions but I would be happy to help if needed.
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I will hook you up with the next test version. The current one lacks a working dialer but I pushed the aosp dialer and it works so I will use it for now.

Cool. I just tested to make sure I have good backups so I am ready.
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Okay here is a new tester. I have included the aosp dialer (miui dialer does not want to work) along with a few other aosp apps. Also miui superuser does not work so you will have to flash supersu if you want root.
Known issues
miui dialer
miui themes
camcorder (settings need to be changed video encoder needs to be mpeg4) change settings before turning on recorder
everything else I have tested works gps, mms, calls, data (on cricket network not sure about sprint users still waiting on feedback)
Extras I have included
AOSP stuff
dialer
music
gallery
nova launcher
trebuchet
beanstalk explorer
terninal C-lock widget
Instructions
1. backup current rom
2. flash rom
3. flash gapps
4. flash supersu
5. boot and enjoy
Links
Rom-- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722636 md5-- 389a322dc8c0225d2fd036e68ba102d2
Gapps-- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722543 md5-- 9d3814f422b3c4301b970ed187aed92e
SuperSU-- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358552672 md5-- 69c4ca16a05acf4daae4063971bc9d49

Downloading now will let you know what I find in a few hours. Thanks.
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The goodies keep getting better. I have modified the ramdisk on plasma 2.53 to work on this port! I am testing it out now and will post the link once I get permission.
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I don't know if your upload or my download was corrupt on supersu but I had another one and that worked fine.
Install worked great. boot time was reasonable. I couldn't get your dialer to work so I grabbed one from the play store (first one in the list by modohut) worked fine at least for outgoing calls haven't tried calling in yet. I couldn't get sms to work at all so I installed hangouts and that works fine for me(not my preferred app but it works). No other issues so far but I am still testing. Thanks for the upload.

jpisini said:
I don't know if your upload or my download was corrupt on supersu but I had another one and that worked fine.
Install worked great. boot time was reasonable. I couldn't get your dialer to work so I grabbed one from the play store (first one in the list by modohut) worked fine at least for outgoing calls haven't tried calling in yet. I couldn't get sms to work at all so I installed hangouts and that works fine for me(not my preferred app but it works). No other issues so far but I am still testing. Thanks for the upload.
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You have working 3g and 4g data?
When you installed you only had one dialer? The posted zip should have miui dialer (not working) and an aosp dialer. The stock SMS/MMS worked for me see pic below. FYI Google xda lg g3 keyboard. Works great on this ROM. Also try out WSM tools along with the mi-tools module. This is a mini version of xposed and works well also.
Last bit of goodness you will find in your inbox in a little while. A modified plasma 2.53 kernel to bring lots of extras to the table.
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jlmancuso said:
You have working 3g and 4g data?
When you installed you only had one dialer? The posted zip should have miui dialer (not working) and an aosp dialer. The stock SMS/MMS worked for me see pic below. FYI Google xda lg g3 keyboard. Works great on this ROM. Also try out WSM tools along with the mi-tools module. This is a mini version of xposed and works well also.
Last bit of goodness you will find in your inbox in a little while. A modified plasma 2.53 kernel to bring lots of extras to the table.
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3G seems to be working I am getting 400k to 600k down, I don't have 4g in my area but I do at my work so I can test that on Tuesday.
There were 2 phone icons one in the dock which is green the other on the desktop which is blue they both force close on me. I used http://www.callmylostphone.com to test incoming calls and I am indeed able to call with the the one I downloaded. I have never used the one from the play store before I just wanted to see if a random one would work.
Not sure why sms didn't work it didn't give any errors but didn't send anything either.
I will try the new kernel and let you know how that goes.

jpisini said:
3G seems to be working I am getting 400k to 600k down, I don't have 4g in my area but I do at my work so I can test that on Tuesday.
There were 2 phone icons one in the dock which is green the other on the desktop which is blue they both force close on me. I used http://www.callmylostphone.com to test incoming calls and I am indeed able to call with the the one I downloaded. I have never used the one from the play store before I just wanted to see if a random one would work.
Not sure why sms didn't work it didn't give any errors but didn't send anything either.
I will try the new kernel and let you know how that goes.
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You did wipe everything before install? Once 4G is confirmed working I will make a thread in the development section.
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You did wipe everything before install? Once 4G is confirmed working I will make a thread in the development section.
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Philz has an option to do a wipe for a rom install, I did that as well as wiping cache and dalvik. Is there anything else you would want me to try? I would be able to try reinstalling tomorrow morning (almost my bed time now). The kernel you PMed me boots and shows in about phone. I downloaded Synapse from the playstore, wow that is a lot of options not sure I should be messing with some of them but I will definitely try a few of them out.
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The sms/mms was my fault. It does work I have uninstalled hangouts. The phone I can not get working with the two default ones.
I get a lot of crashes complaining about themes not working even though I haven't tried to set one as you said it was broken.
Off to bed now. Thanks again.

Go into settings..developer options..turn off fc notifications and then you dont see that
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jlmancuso said:
Go into settings..developer options..turn off fc notifications and then you dont see that
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4g doesn't work....and themes force closes every time I go to settings...and the music app is a bad 1 the setting are off in it...and GPS doesn't work at all...phone and contact apps force closes...never lets me open them...

D_Smuv_ said:
4g doesn't work....and themes force closes every time I go to settings...and the music app is a bad 1 the setting are off in it...and GPS doesn't work at all...phone and contact apps force closes...never lets me open them...
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I just flashed this ROM and on sprint network and I'm getting 4g just fine.
I'll post a screeny shortly

sothus said:
I just flashed this ROM and on sprint network and I'm getting 4g just fine.
I'll post a screeny shortly
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I'm in a 4G area now and it doesn't work fresh installed...but Idk

[APP] Android L Messenger APP

Hi Guys, I pulled the Messenger APP from Android L preview. And its working fine in our Moto G for sending and receiving messages.
MMS only not working .... Messenger force closes, when you press the attach button...
Download apk from the below link and install as normal.. Attached the screen shots..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwjp8wGOqcvzTFJuRUYzUDg3LUE/view?usp=sharing
Press Thanks, If It works for you

I get unfortunately messenger has stopped when I try to run it.
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Any update on this? Its kinda slow

diecast said:
Any update on this? Its kinda slow
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if you lived without this messenger till now, then you will live while you will wait for Lollipop update.. it's behind the door, bro

Worked on my MotoE stock 4.4.4 ...no problem (except mms as mentioned in op)
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if you lived without this messenger till now, then you will live while you will wait for Lollipop update.. it's behind the door, bro
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Yea i am w8ing for it!

I've been using it since this was posted and I admit I had FC issues. As soon as I deleted the native messaging all, it hasn't FC'ed once. Works like a charm. I am using Falconee. Thanks for the post. Love it!!!
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Search option is also not working .

As I said no issues after I deleted the stock Messaging apk
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No issues
been running on stock 4.4.4 UK retail for a few days and have had no issue

Works for me

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yellow botton is really fugly imo lol.

can be downloaded via playstore link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging

I recommend download the app from the official link above. now fugly yellow botton replced with a nice blue button and sound works too. really nice app.

It's available on play store now!!!
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been running on stock 4.4.4 UK retail for a few days and have had no issue
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It is available for 4.2+ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en no problems at all.

Is there a way i can have different conversation on each profile on android 5.0.2?
What I mean is: my messages appears on both profiles but i want my second profile to have his own conversations.

MMS is working now as it's a regular download in Play Store now
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging

Messenger is even available directly on play store.. I am using this from long.. Official version for moto g
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