Develop Bugs

google now as home launcher??

hi, i was just wondering if its possible to make google now my home screen. i realized i don't need a launcher because i have a ton of apps and instead of swiping through my drawer i often find myself just typing in the app in the search bar. With the new swype keyboard in 4.2 its much quicker to launch an app that way, i also put my dock apps in my lmt launcher and don't use widgets except for the search bar of course. so has anyone figured out how to make google now their HS? i would love for it to just open when i press home and open right after unlocking the lockscreen.

No launcher = no Android

Closest you could manage would be a single launcher page with a clock widget that looks like Google now plus some minor themeing.

Lets tweak your idea and make it a widget for Now, that would be pretty sweet.

WiredPirate said:
Lets tweak your idea and make it a widget for Now, that would be pretty sweet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah it would be pretty cool to have a full screen scrollable google now widget. i just don't have the know how to produce something like that

there is a launcher, i believe it is called sflauncher that is modeled after google now you could try.

chasew83 said:
there is a launcher, i believe it is called sflauncher that is modeled after google now you could try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah ive tried it but im looking to just make google now the home launcher not just something that looks like it. does anyone know if i can remap the home button to just open google now?

With a custom launcher i think you can. For example i'm using nova launcher, and under the gesture and behavior menu you can choose the home button behavior with several action and all you app. The only thing i'm not sure about is if you can set only an app or even an app's activity (like is gnow)...

[Q] Fire Phone & Launchers

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.

rEVOLVE said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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,.

ankitaroramba said:
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,.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

[Q] Best launcher for the G4?

Hi guys, I got my leather G4 today, very happy about it My question is what launcher do you guys use and any general tips in handling the phone? Also what kind of cover/screen protector should I buy for it?
Have a good day!

Its up to you. Experiment and see what you like. I like Nova Prime. As for protection, I like this leather backed phone naked

+1 for Nova Prime.

liamR said:
+1 for Nova Prime.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jbdan said:
Its up to you. Experiment and see what you like. I like Nova Prime. As for protection, I like this leather backed phone naked
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you guys think about L Launcher?

Nova is super fast, but it doesn't work with smart bulletin. I'm sticking with the stock launcher.

Nova Prime here too. I wanted to stick with the stock launcher for the smart features, but I just couldn't.

I'm going to give the stock launcher a week before I go back to Nova Prime. I just like the customization from Nova to much.
Anyone know if the Smart Clock still works on Nova?
Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk

Nothing OEM specific works with anything but OEM launcher. That's not LG-specific, but how all the OEM's operate. The only way to get an OEM-specific widget/app to work on a non OEM-launcher is to have someone export the APK or flash file to install/flash on non OEM launchers.

Nova... So fast and neat
Sent from my LG-H818 using Tapatalk 4

Using nova prime but just noticed that my stock messaging app gives me an error when using it. It says "app is not installed". Anyone else?

There's a thread about that. It seems that it applies especially to the Verizon model. I don't use the stock messenger app, so I don't know.

L Launcher is always the best

Hanozy said:
What do you guys think about L Launcher?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've been using Lucid Launcher Pro for as long as I can remember now (G4 since day 1 and when I still had my SGS5). I love it and can't recommend it enough.

I'm looking for a launcher for my G4 that supports the double tap screen on and off feature. I miss the customization of apex.
Edit... I figured a work around[emoji1]

Forme : it's stock lg or Apex....
On lauchers it's extremely rare to have the option for to move apps as we want on the drawer !!!! it's so much useful for me !
All stocks homes can do this (lg ui , s-touchwiz....)
And Nova prime doesn't have this option i believe...
i prefer so much to have functional options ...but lots of "style" options, no...

I second that, @jbdan

there's a zooper widget that emulates the smart notice
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.na.zwskin.ux4theme&hl=en

gsx1000r02 said:
I'm looking for a launcher for my G4 that supports the double tap screen on and off feature. I miss the customization of apex.
Edit... I figured a work around[emoji1]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You might as well say what you did, posts like "nvm figuered it out" are not exactly well received in forums, especially by those who land here through Google.
I might elaborate on this as well:
If you are rooted, you can use GMD GestureControl (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol&hl=de)
To configure it to lock the screen on double tap, you need the paid version though. I bought the app because I seriously dig gesture control.
Without root, you can for example use Nova Prime. The paid version allows you to use gestures like double tap.
Now, regardless which of those apps you use, you configure a double tap gesture to launch an app. Screen Off and Lock (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=de) for example.
When the screen is on or off but still locked, the stock double tap feature will still work, screen just needs to be locked. I use Nova Prime, "double tap to turn off" doesn't work with it, but "double tap to turn on" does.
btt: I combined Nova Prime with Popup Widget (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.popupWidget&hl=de), I can swipe over icons to launch a specific widget, which is really awesome.

Guys any idea on how to get the battery, storage and app management short cuts that are available in the "Management" folder on the default launcher home screen on a third party launcher like nova or Google launcher

For me nova prime is the best.

Using V10 Second Screen App Shortcut for Quick Popup Widgets

Using the app called Popup Widget, I'm able to quickly place any kinds of widget directly on the second screen, since we can easily move back and forth app shortcuts from the second screen and home screen, but that mainly applies to the stock launcher only, tried with Nova, but didn't work. Anyways, here's a video showing an example of creating widget and placing it into second screen and works fine.
https://youtu.be/mX-diQEANw8
The app is called Popup Widget, and can be found on the Play Store.
Credits @klark1kent for the idea of implementing custom widgets on the second screen using Zooper and Tasker apps. If you want, you can head over to his thread in the link below for an in-depth guide using Zooper Widgets
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/themes-apps/screen-custom-app-icons-widget-t3269726
Update: So, I've created a new video that actually allows you to add more icons/shortcuts to the second screen. So take a look over at the link below.
https://youtu.be/nuo0IAhwUR0
The app is called SiMi Folder Widget, and can be found on the Play Store.

You've been busy. How did you ever come up with this? Nice video though

Shame it doesn't work with Nova.
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

DirgeExtinction said:
Shame it doesn't work with Nova.
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does though... Check my thread on from December. @DirgeExtinction

DirgeExtinction said:
Shame it doesn't work with Nova.
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Usually what I'd do since you can easily toggle between different launchers via settings, just switch to the stock launcher, place it in then change back.
klark1kent said:
You've been busy. How did you ever come up with this? Nice video though@DirgeExtinction
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The idea was actually from your thread, so got to thank you for that idea that you actually came up, and I was looking around for other alternatives instead of using Zooper and Tasker, and Popup Widget sort of solves the issue for me. And also having to place any kind of widgets on your second screen really helps in situations where you wouldn't want to get kicked out of other apps, let's say if you are messaging and you want to quickly see some new tweets to freshen up.

Indicious Flow said:
Usually what I'd do since you can easily toggle between different launchers via settings, just switch to the stock launcher, place it in then change back.
The idea was actually from your thread, so got to thank you for that idea that you actually came up, and I was looking around for other alternatives instead of using Zooper and Tasker, and Popup Widget sort of solves the issue for me. And also having to place any kind of widgets on your second screen really helps in situations where you wouldn't want to get kicked out of other apps, let's say if you are messaging and you want to quickly see some new tweets to freshen up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's exactly what I said in thr original thread. I used popup widget also but hey I'm happy you liked the idea and clearly I didn't create a guide initially because I wanted to get it out to the community as soon as possible anyway I agree the options are endless... The only thing about just using popup which I alluded to in the other post is that it wasn't working with other launchers and zooper allows you to create your own widgets and add them to popup instead of relying on system default widgets. Let's keep the innovations coming though but yeah I was surprised you essentially jacked the idea with zero credit. Thanks for making it right

klark1kent said:
That's exactly what I said in thr original thread. I used popup widget also but hey I'm happy you liked the idea and clearly I didn't create a guide initially because I wanted to get it out to the community as soon as possible anyway I agree the options are endless... The only thing about just using popup which I alluded to in the other post is that it wasn't working with other launchers and zooper allows you to create your own widgets and add them to popup instead of relying on system default widgets. Let's keep the innovations coming though but yeah I was surprised you essentially jacked the idea with zero credit. Thanks for making it right
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh damn, I guess I didn't read it clearly! Really sorry about that... I guess I did miss the part about Popup Widget and was sort of lost in the guide of yours so I was looking around for alternatives. My bad if I really missed out on my part but I hope you enjoyed the mini guide that I created, and shall give proper credits for you

Best app for v10 so far

Bumping for suggestions

Is Popup Widget the same as Popup Widget 2? Because I couldn't find any Popup Widget without a 2 next to it.

skingg said:
Is Popup Widget the same as Popup Widget 2? Because I couldn't find any Popup Widget without a 2 next to it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The link is actually in the Youtube video itself, so you can go and take a look there

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.popupWidget
Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk

Heart Popup Widget.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTQUEnRyDk0

Is there a way to make popup widgets using the stock apps like favorite contacts and LG Health?

I haven't tried, but would think you could make a widget from Zooper, then use Popup widgets utilizing your custom zooper widget

One Lump Sum said:
Is there a way to make popup widgets using the stock apps like favorite contacts and LG Health?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As those are LG-based Widgets, which is lockdown only to stock launcher, Popup Widget can't recognize it as a proper widget, only universal ones work.
Hence sadly it's not possible to actually get those into the second screen.

Weather Widget Missing

For the life of me, I can't seem to find where to turn on the weather widget on the home screen of my 2 XL. I really like the stock launcher and on online reviews, I see the weather widget sitting next to the calendar widget. However, after trying to find it and conducting research, no dice.
Not sure if it matters, but I do have 1Weather installed and the temperature displaying in my notification shade.
Again, I'm using the stock launcher and just want to be able to see the weather widget sitting next to the calendar widget on the home screen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I came here searching for the same answer.

Weird, every pixel 2 I've seen just has it there by default. Maybe try clearing app data for the launcher?

When I tried out the pixel launcher on my 5x, I could long press the date and it showed options. I think there were 2 check boxes. One for calendar alerts and one for something else. But the weather widget is not part of the launcher so it didn't show. But maybe is for phones that have it installed.
---------- Post added at 03:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:27 PM ----------
I was searching for the widget app and the first search suggestion is widget not working. Solution seems to just be download launcher again for most people.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/58k5eq/psa_how_to_enable_the_weather_indicator_widget/

Voicebox said:
I was searching for the widget app and the first search suggestion is widget not working. Solution seems to just be download launcher again for most people.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/58k5eq/psa_how_to_enable_the_weather_indicator_widget/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a TON!!!
This is what fixed it for me "Open the google page to the left and use the hamburger menu and select customize. Select "everything else" at the bottom. Find anything that says weather and set it to yes."

None of the solutions are working for me. I even tried grabbing the Pixel Launcher from APK Mirror (because I can't uninstall or update it in the Play Store ~ system app).
Additionally, I don't see "everything else" at the bottom of my customize section of the Google app.

My pixel 2 XL should be here Friday. Im planning to use Nova launcher. I wonder if Googles weather widget will work with it? If it doesn't hop someone can patch the APK.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers Legacy app

JeffBea said:
My pixel 2 XL should be here Friday. Im planning to use Nova launcher. I wonder if Googles weather widget will work with it? If it doesn't hop someone can patch the APK.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It doesnt work automatically and you can't enable it

JeffBea said:
My pixel 2 XL should be here Friday. Im planning to use Nova launcher. I wonder if Googles weather widget will work with it? If it doesn't hop someone can patch the APK.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works on my Pixel XL with Nova, so I feel confident that it will work on the Pixel 2 XL as well.

mdonnelly1127 said:
It doesnt work automatically and you can't enable it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As far as Nova launcher gotta this is the first time since I've been using Android I'm satisfied, with the stock launcher.

I've been testing out the Pixel 2 Launcher on a different device. You have to enable Location access then search "weather" on your Google Now page. Once it there, try adding the shortcut to your home screen. Go back to your google now feed and refresh it. It should show a small weather bar as the first and it should show the weather on the widget.

joeyhuab said:
I've been testing out the Pixel 2 Launcher on a different device. You have to enable Location access then search "weather" on your Google Now page. Once it there, try adding the shortcut to your home screen. Go back to your google now feed and refresh it. It should show a small weather bar as the first and it should show the weather on the widget.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No dice on this method; a small weather shortcut is placed on the home screen, but doesn't "shift" into what I've seen on other 2's and 2 XL's. I'm beginning to think there may be a software bug with the launcher. Thanks for the suggestion though!
With that said, surely I am not the only one who is experiencing this small issue. I don't know...

sag7392 said:
No dice on this method; a small weather shortcut is placed on the home screen, but doesn't "shift" into what I've seen on other 2's and 2 XL's. I'm beginning to think there may be a software bug with the launcher. Thanks for the suggestion though!
With that said, surely I am not the only one who is experiencing this small issue. I don't know...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried refreshing your Google feed after getting your weather? It should look like this. See that small weather bar on the 2ns screenshot? Once that shows up, the weather on the widget does too. Takes a couple of refreshes.
Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using XDA Labs

On my 2 XL, this is what my Google screen looks like. As you can see, I don't have a weather bar like yours; and I can't find a way to add it either. Also, location is turned on with anything associated to weather and the Google screen. Hmm, this is interesting, lol.

sag7392 said:
On my 2 XL, this is what my Google screen looks like. As you can see, I don't have a weather bar like yours; and I can't find a way to add it either. Also, location is turned on with anything associated to weather and the Google screen. Hmm, this is interesting, lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try going into your Google App's Settings. Look for Google Assistant then look for the My Day menu. Check the Weather check box if you haven't. Maybe this could enable it. Then refresh your Google feed.
Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using XDA Labs

You may also try search weather and look for this page on your Google app.
Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using XDA Labs

joeyhuab said:
Try going into your Google App's Settings. Look for Google Assistant then look for the My Day menu. Check the Weather check box if you haven't. Maybe this could enable it. Then refresh your Google feed.
Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Already checked; I also did a refresh and a restart to confirm. And still no dice. Booooooooooo!

Im still having issues myself after following the instructions in this thread.

sag7392 said:
For the life of me, I can't seem to find where to turn on the weather widget on the home screen of my 2 XL. I really like the stock launcher and on online reviews, I see the weather widget sitting next to the calendar widget. However, after trying to find it and conducting research, no dice.
Not sure if it matters, but I do have 1Weather installed and the temperature displaying in my notification shade.
Again, I'm using the stock launcher and just want to be able to see the weather widget sitting next to the calendar widget on the home screen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From the home screen swipe left and get to the Google now page. In the top right corner you will see the 3 dots, click it and select customize feed. Scroll down to weather and select view all settings. Then check weather updates for your location. This worked for me. Hope this helps

sag7392 said:
Already checked; I also did a refresh and a restart to confirm. And still no dice. Booooooooooo!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bradley26 said:
From the home screen swipe left and get to the Google now page. In the top right corner you will see the 3 dots, click it and select customize feed. Scroll down to weather and select view all settings. Then check weather updates for your location. This worked for me. Hope this helps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have all of that stuff checked and its still not appearing. Im at a loss for whats exactly causing it to not show up.