Anyone using Nova? Having issues with it?
I installed Nova started setting it up, seemingly no issues adding widgets, moving icons, applying theme etc until I try to use the "Messaging" app (Not Message+). Nova says "App isn't installed". I have no issues getting to it via home launcher and the Messaging app works fine. Haven't had any other issues. I cleared app cache and data, tried uninstalling/reinstalling and even did a factory reset since I've had the thing less than 24 hours all to no avail. Any ideas? Anyone else seeing anything similar?
edit: fwiw, it's the Verizon version.
2nd edit: A temporary workaround - To anyone still having this issue I created a workaround using tasker. I just made a task that was "open messaging app" and placed a widget in nova. I set the icon to be the stock messaging app icon and I don't know any different.
I had the same problem. I gave up and stuck with the stock Launcher. I even tried making an activity short cut in Nova and it still said app not installed.
VZW here too.
Same thing on my VZW G4 as well. I tried the Google Now Launcher and the messaging app loaded just fine. I switched back to stock though because the GNL icons were too big.
Very strange but glad to know I'm not alone. I'm using stock now as well, it's really not that bad, just not as customizable. Hopefully it's just a bug that's easily fixed.
Did you do any kinda of restore, works fine on Nova and Tmobile
having this issue as well. going to try to send a bug report to the devs that make nova.
on verizon g4.
Sent a message to nova people.... We will see.
joebrady119 said:
Sent a message to nova people.... We will see.
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So is Messages+ ok? just another messages app isn't?
I'm also having the same issue with third party launchers. I left a review on Nova. I don't like Verizon's messaging app. I prefer the stock SMS app.
Remove non-working messaging icon from desktop.
Drag the working messaging icon from the app drawer to the desktop.
Done :good:
Having same issue.
And app doesn't work from App drawer or replacing shortcut on home screen.
Nova does not recognize the LG Messaging app at all.
Pfeffernuss said:
Remove non-working messaging icon from desktop.
Drag the working messaging icon from the app drawer to the desktop.
Done :good:
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Doesn't work
jrc27 said:
Doesn't work
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Odd, works fine here
Works fine for me too. I'm guessing you guys might be using a US carrier device? Verizon perhaps?
the_scotsman said:
Works fine for me too. I'm guessing you guys might be using a US carrier device? Verizon perhaps?
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Yessir!
same issue on VS986 with Next launcher, works fine on Go Launcher.
Valkyrie743 said:
having this issue as well. going to try to send a bug report to the devs that make nova.
on verizon g4.
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Any word back, Valkyrie? I'm wondering if they'll just say it's a vzw/LG issue.
Having the same problem on Action Launcher and I think I know what it is related to. I had an LG G3 and used the LG Backup app to backup my old phone and restore it to the G4 when I got it last week. Action Launcher had a shortcut on the desktop and in the drawer to the stock Messaging App on the G3, and so when restored, it is looking for that file rather than the new Messaging app on the G4. Of course the stock LG launcher is all new for the G4 and so its shortcuts were not restored from my old backup and so they still work. In fact, if I install a new launcher I've never used it works fine (I just installed Go Launcher and it works) because I'm not restoring data. However, both launchers I previously had on my G3 (Action and Nova ) have this problem. I'd bet that everyone with this problem restored their phone or just their launcher from a backup somehow. I'd bet that if I could somehow remove and reinstall the stock messaging app it might work again, but how could you do that without root? Anyone more knowledgeable than me have a thought about that?
No restore here. Brand new phone and clean installs from play store for the apps. I formatted the sd card so there isnt even any old data on there. I think it's something else. Someone else said they were able to get it to work with go launcher as well.
just to chime in i have the same problem, I got around to fully setting up my device and i use google messenger and it works fine, yet still the LG messaging app still doesn't work. Verizon version here as well.
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First of all, I didn't figure this out but got the resolution thanks to a post by vaelek. Thanks vaelek!
If you have to reselect your launcher when you press the Home button after using the fast application switcher (long press on Home button), the problem is not the ROM you're using... it's the latest update of Qik.
Simply uninstall Qik and the issue goes away. Simple as that.
Thanks!!!!!!!! It worked like a charm
Why not just uninstall any home apps that aren't going to use... I remove everything except LauncherPro Plus. It never asks for a default because theres only 1.
simplyphp said:
Why not just uninstall any home apps that aren't going to use... I remove everything except LauncherPro Plus. It never asks for a default because theres only 1.
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If you're on a rom w/ sense and you would like to use Launcher Pro, I'm guessing that isn't an option. My brother was having this same issue and after he uninstalled Qik everything is fine. He's using a ROM that has 2 launchers pre-installed.
Why not just uninstall any home apps that aren't going to use... I remove everything except LauncherPro Plus. It never asks for a default because theres only 1.
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Come on now... sigh
simplyphp said:
Why not just uninstall any home apps that aren't going to use... I remove everything except LauncherPro Plus. It never asks for a default because theres only 1.
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because even if you do uninstall home apps that aren't used, you still get asked if you want to use the stock launcher or launcherpro. also, not everyone knows how to remove the stock launcher.
To uninstall any system apps, I suggest using Titanium Backup. and going into the Backup/Restore tab and just find what you don't want, and just uninstall.
I can also verify that installing qik does indeed fix this...
I was wondering what was causing this. Issue resolved after Qik was uninstalled, thanks for posting that.
i just removed launcher pro.
Widget Locker had been working flawlessly for me for several weeks, but all of a sudden I started having issues with it yesterday. I'm no longer able to add any widgets to my lock screen. I'm able to add custom sliders, applications and shortcuts. Whenever I try adding a widget nothing will happen for about 5 seconds and then the app will close and open itself up again. Can anyone suggest any possible fixes for this? I have already tried uninstalling the applications and re installing it as well as shutting down my phone.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Widget Locker had been working flawlessly for me for several weeks, but all of a sudden I started having issues with it yesterday. I'm no longer able to add any widgets to my lock screen. I'm able to add custom sliders, applications and shortcuts. Whenever I try adding a widget nothing will happen for about 5 seconds and then the app will close and open itself up again. Can anyone suggest any possible fixes for this? I have already tried uninstalling the applications and re installing it as well as shutting down my phone.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Works fine for me. Which rom are u running?
ak29 said:
Works fine for me. Which rom are u running?
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I'm running stock
undergrad said:
I'm running stock
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Only other thing I can think of is resetting your phone. Since you've already tried uninstalling and reinstalling widget locker. Are you using a third party launcher?
Just wanted to add that you aren't alone. I just installed Widgetlocker tonight and I have never been able to add a widget. I get the exact same behavior you describe. I accidentally deleted the LOCK widget and I am unable to add it back. I'm stock rooted.
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Only other thing I can think of is resetting your phone. Since you've already tried uninstalling and reinstalling widget locker. Are you using a third party launcher?
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I'm running Nova Launcher.
I have been making do without widget locker but I will eventually have to try resetting my phone
same here
Exactly the same! stock ROM but cant add a widget! Any help?
I've just installed the Google Now Launcher but some icons, like calendar and notes, are missing, showing only a green android.
Is there a way to fix this?
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I've just installed the Google Now Launcher but some icons, like calendar and notes, are missing, showing only a green android.
Is there a way to fix this?
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Please use search, this topic has been discussed before.
The icons for certain built in LG apps do not appear to show up in third party launchers. Some folks have found icon packs that you can install to work around the issue (this only works with certain launchers).
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Please use search, this topic has been discussed before.
The icons for certain built in LG apps do not appear to show up in third party launchers. Some folks have found icon packs that you can install to work around the issue (this only works with certain launchers).
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Got it, thanks..
Another question (I've just found out).. How can I disable google now launcher (to use again the LG launcher) without uninstalling it? If I go in the app menu the disable button, the one to delete the preference for that app, is grey..
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Got it, thanks..
Another question (I've just found out).. How can I disable google now launcher (to use again the LG launcher) without uninstalling it? If I go in the app menu the disable button, the one to delete the preference for that app, is grey..
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Go into settings and clear the defaults for the Google now launcher in the app menu
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Go into settings and clear the defaults for the Google now launcher in the app menu
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That's not working as I said, the button is grey, I can't clear the defaults like I do with the other app!
Okay I misunderstood your first post on this. The LG launcher is called home. launch that and it should ask if you want it as the default.
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Hi all,
I have jumped on the Amazon Fire Phone. I'm already a prime member, using an old LG P930 with Cyanogenmod, but as you can imagine the hardware is a bit old. For $100.00 (since I'm already a prime member the extra year of Prime would have been purchased anyways) this phone was a no brainier for me. My question is, what launcher are you guys running? The Nova launcher works well, but gives an error when installing widgets. Trebuchet fails to launch unfortunately. So far my favorite launcher is Cheetah Launcher by CC Launcher. Everything works, it's clean, and allows the use of my widgets. (Pandora and 1 weather is a must for me). Swiping up to go back works just fine. The only thing I don't like is you don't get notifications of emails or messages in the dock. Also, the default AOS status bar seems a bit weak. It notifies you and the notification goes away. I have been seeing something, wanting to grab it later, and then forget. :|
Anyone else got any launcher or good apps that go well with them to make it more user friendly? I'm very impressed what a simple launcher and side loading apps will give you with this device with out downgrading it or rooting it.
- Jeremy
I've tried nova launcher and Doodol launcher. They both seem to work with the exception of wallpapers
Anyone have any idea of what needs done to get wallpapers working?
On 3.5.0 wallpapers only work with root (xposed tweak)
Yahoo Aviate works well with sll of their built in wallpapers (no widgets work, and you can't select a picture from your gallery though)
Buzz Launcher works with wallpaper support (including your own images). No widgets work though.
I tried a bunch of launchers today and those two are the best so far
So annoying that widgets didn't work on Nova, which has always been our preference, so I set up GEL on wife's new phone. So far she's ok with it, except for being confused how to get out of the Google Now panel (she thought it was an app and was trying to swipe up to get "back" not realizing it was just the left most panel of the launcher).
One thing I did try to set up also that isn't working is Pie Control. It worked for a little bit when first loaded, but subsequent attempts to activate it haven't been successful. I suspect the swipe-in capabilities are hi-jacked by the Fire OS.
Another annoyance is the inability to make direct-dial shortcuts.
I installed, or attempted to install the GNL and wasn't successful. I'll give it a go again. I think I remember the install took, but it wouldn't open the launcher. Still, if looking around, check out that Cheetah Launcher. It just doesn't give notifications in the dock.
Speaking of notifications, does anyone know of a good notification bar? The stock bar on this phone doesn't show an icon that there is a pending kik message, voicemail, text, etc.
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So annoying that widgets didn't work on Nova, which has always been our preference, so I set up GEL on wife's new phone. So far she's ok with it, except for being confused how to get out of the Google Now panel (she thought it was an app and was trying to swipe up to get "back" not realizing it was just the left most panel of the launcher).
One thing I did try to set up also that isn't working is Pie Control. It worked for a little bit when first loaded, but subsequent attempts to activate it haven't been successful. I suspect the swipe-in capabilities are hi-jacked by the Fire OS.
Another annoyance is the inability to make direct-dial shortcuts.
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So I installed the Google Now Launcher .apk again. It then stated I needed google search. Downloaded that .apk. It told me to clear my launcher defaults, I did, but Google Now Launcher isn't an option in the launcher selection. Any idea?
Never mind. I restarted the phone and is good to go. I seem to like the Cheetah Launcher much better so far!
I use Vire Launcher. Its built in wallpapers work perfectly and all widgets work and can be resized. It also has some cool effects.
tried vire launcher and dodol launcher. neither launcher seems to update my missed call count or text messages count properly. ie always showing missed calls.
anybody having this issue as well, or know of a fix?
alrgeez said:
tried vire launcher and dodol launcher. neither launcher seems to update my missed call count or text messages count properly. ie always showing missed calls.
anybody having this issue as well, or know of a fix?
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I've installed a few launchers, okay - a lot of launchers. Below are the ones that I found that give the count of SMS, missed calls, etc.
- Nine Launcher (not a huge fan)
- C Launcher Lite (not bad - not very customizable)
- Solo Launcher (pretty slick - but outside widget support doesn't work)
I'm currently on the hunt for a good status bar or notifier.
The Google Now Launcher seems to work very well without any lag. Its very light weight although not very customizable. So far it seems to be a good place to start until other launchers become more compatible. I added the dashclock widget to the homescreen, with better weather addon, plus the other alerts I need and this seems a complete setup right now that matches my Nexus 4 setup.
Xyth said:
The Google Now Launcher seems to work very well without any lag. Its very light weight although not very customizable. So far it seems to be a good place to start until other launchers become more compatible. I added the dashclock widget to the homescreen, with better weather addon, plus the other alerts I need and this seems a complete setup right now that matches my Nexus 4 setup.
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Does anybody know, how can i create folders in goole now launcher. I tried holding 1 app icon and pasting it over another, but straight away it takes to the main screen.
Thanks
ankitaroramba said:
Does anybody know, how can i create folders in goole now launcher. I tried holding 1 app icon and pasting it over another, but straight away it takes to the main screen.
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Drag one icon and drop onto another icon. This creates a folder that you can then name.
GoLauncher Ex
GoLauncher Ex seems to work well, all widgets worked for me
Xyth said:
Drag one icon and drop onto another icon. This creates a folder that you can then name.
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Thanks, but this is only working at the home screen, not in the apps menu.
Is it working for you in Apps menu as well? Let me know i have tried 100 times, and soon as i try to drag 1 icon it takes me to the home screen,.
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Thanks, but this is only working at the home screen, not in the apps menu.
Is it working for you in Apps menu as well? Let me know i have tried 100 times, and soon as i try to drag 1 icon it takes me to the home screen,.
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I don't think you can make folders on the apps menu. I don't seem to be able to on my Nexus 4 with its stock launcher, so its no surprise you cant do it in the Google launcher we are loading.
Thanks for this question though. I thought the launcher was limited to 3 pages but I found that you can create more empty pages by long pressing the home screen and moving the existing side pages to one side of the home page, then dragging icons to the side that now has no page to create a new page. I tried simply dragging icons earlier but it would not form a new page until I moved the old page first. Strange process but it works.
Fire Phone Lauchers - Wallpaper and Widgets
Hi All -
I've gone through just about every launcher I can find to find one that both wallpaper and Widgets work on... With no luck.
Buzz Launcher has wallpaper working, a number of launchers have widgets working, but none with both...
Has anyone else had any luck with both? Do we know what makes one or the other not work? Would rolling back to older versions of some of these launchers (pre-lollipop and kitkat) work?
Thoughts? Help? Suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Has anyone tried Action Launcher Pro? I wonder if it gets along with Fire Phone (no root).
I've tried at least 20 different launchers today. The only one that has wallpaper and widgets working is still Vire Launcher.
Got my Fire phone last week and I'm trying to add widgets with no success.
I'm on the latest Fire OS 4.6.1 (461013820), with google apps added successfully. I've tried Nova Launcher, Dodol Launcher, and Everything Me Launcher. Every time I try to drag a widget to the screen, nothing happens. I can add apps and short cuts using these launchers but not widgets. Anyone have any ideas as to what I need to do?
Thanks!
Only certain launchers display widgets. The ones you tried evidently don't. Cheetah, lucid, Zen amongst others do.
ratbags said:
Only certain launchers display widgets. The ones you tried evidently don't. Cheetah, lucid, Zen amongst others do.
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That's interesting. I tried these other launchers based on reports from others in this forum about them working with widgets. Thanks, I'll keep trying.
mogulos said:
That's interesting. I tried these other launchers based on reports from others in this forum about them working with widgets. Thanks, I'll keep trying.
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Still no go. Can't add widgets using these other launchers either. Must be something about my setting that's preventing widgets. :crying:
mogulos said:
Still no go. Can't add widgets using these other launchers either. Must be something about my setting that's preventing widgets. :crying:
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Same situation for me. I'm running the latest firmware and when I add a widget to the launchers listed above, (Nano (formerly Zen), Nova, etc), the launcher crashes and I'm taken to the Fire launcher.
That said, I just tried adding one to Google Now Launcher, and it worked fine... so I guess I'll use that for a while.
Nova with Root
jmhammond said:
Same situation for me. I'm running the latest firmware and when I add a widget to the launchers listed above, (Nano (formerly Zen), Nova, etc), the launcher crashes and I'm taken to the Fire launcher.
That said, I just tried adding one to Google Now Launcher, and it worked fine... so I guess I'll use that for a while.
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if you're rooted, you can use Titanium backup to make Nova a system app and then converted it back. Somehow that worked for me. I now have widgets on the front of my phone.
hmoobguy said:
if you're rooted, you can use Titanium backup to make Nova a system app and then converted it back. Somehow that worked for me. I now have widgets on the front of my phone.
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Dude. That was absolutely brilliant! I'm using Nokia's Z Launcher. So I moved com.nokia.z-2.apk from /data/app to /system/priv-app and rebooted. Now, not only do I finally have widgets...this fixed the issue with AwSMS's count badge not updating!
Thanks!
DePingus said:
Dude. That was absolutely brilliant! I'm using Nokia's Z Launcher. So I moved com.nokia.z-2.apk from /data/app to /system/priv-app and rebooted. Now, not only do I finally have widgets...this fixed the issue with AwSMS's count badge not updating!
Thanks!
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Cool.. I have no problems with badges. I am using a eXdialer pro as my dailer and the stock msg app works fine as well. :good:
Anyone know if making something a system app can get Notifyer Unread Badge Count to work on Google Now Launcher? I tried moving Notifyer and Now Launcer to Priv-Apps but still won't update Notifyer icon widget.
Moving Nova to Priv-App totally fixed widgets and Badge Counts work but I just like Now Launcher so much...
thanks,
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if you're rooted, you can use Titanium backup to make Nova a system app and then converted it back. Somehow that worked for me. I now have widgets on the front of my phone.
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thank you! same worked for me on amazon fire 2015 7" tablet! great job!