Hey,
I want to get rid of the google search app in (each) home screen and thereby I mean not just hiding it, but really freeing up the space. So I can get more icons on the same screen and the screen indicator should stay on the bottom.
I know there are launcher apps out there (like nova), which can do this, but they come with a plethora of settings - which really is to much for me...
So I wondering does anyone know of a simple mod /app to do this?
TIA
press and hold screen then there is a hide button on top
faxd said:
Hey,
I want to get rid of the google search app in (each) home screen and thereby I mean not just hiding it, but really freeing up the space. So I can get more icons on the same screen and the screen indicator should stay on the bottom.
I know there are launcher apps out there (like nova), which can do this, but they come with a plethora of settings - which really is to much for me...
So I wondering does anyone know of a simple mod /app to do this?
TIA
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no i dont think that possible
I think Xperia Xposed can hide it but I don't think you can use the space saved at the moment.
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Nearly every picture of this phone I've seen it has a rather large search bar at the top of the home screen. Can it be removed? If not - could it be removed with root ?
jake21 said:
Nearly every picture of this phone I've seen it has a rather large search bar at the top of the home screen. Can it be removed? If not - could it be removed with root ?
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P3Droid has done it...
by far my biggest gripe with ics
Hum. But he didn't say how Hopefully google rethinks this feature of the software. I mean I don't mind it being optional and default but ...
oscillik said:
P3Droid has done it...
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If you remove that ... you need another hack to enable "search".
Because there is no search "key" (virtual key).
gogol said:
If you remove that ... you need another hack to enable "search".
Because there is no search "key" (virtual key).
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They could bind it to long-press task switcher key for example. My x10 did also come without search button but it was bound to long-press menu key. Should be possible with software keys as well, right?
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I wouldn't mind so much if they let me resize the damn thing. I know it's important but I really want it a quarter of it's current size.
I think P3Droid did it by modifying Launcher.apk and pushing it back to the device.
gogol said:
If you remove that ... you need another hack to enable "search".
Because there is no search "key" (virtual key).
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thye could let us at least be able to move it.. say to one of the other 5 screens, so its not on the main one
I believe its constant across all 5 homescreens, but I understand what you mean. I assume you mean have only one, and make it available to move around right?
If you are willing to root, then you can do many UI customizations as per P3Droid's mods or Paul_Brian's ROMs. You need root because most involve editing the launcher or framework-res.apk and other system components.
Yea. For me anyways I would rarely use search; so stuffing it in a place where it doesn't take prime space would be nice....; alternatively it could just be an ap that you can put on a screen as desired; or a menu option to enable / disable. Lots of solutions that doesnt' require it to be on every screen at the top...
DDRFAN said:
I believe its constant across all 5 homescreens, but I understand what you mean. I assume you mean have only one, and make it available to move around right?
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Considering that you can't use the space that is left when you get rid of the search bar, I personally don't see what all the fuss is about.
You cannot place homescreen shortcuts or any other widget there, since as soon as you pick up an icon or widget to place on the home screen, that area is reserved for the Remove/App Info/Uninstall prompt.
So the only result of getting rid of the search bar would be a blank space that can serve no function at all. If I had to choose between a blank space that cannot be utilised, over a search bar...I'd choose search bar.
Or just download a different launcher. My HC tablet has the Google Search widget at the top-left corner that is static. A quick ADW EX download and bada-bing, bada-boom.
I'm running ICS CM7 theme on my G2x and I kinda like the search bar's location. Eventually I'd like to replace it with a clock or weather widget, but I don't stick with the stock launcher very long.
Ack I though the space could be used (I do not yet have the phone). That is also sad
oscillik said:
Considering that you can't use the space that is left when you get rid of the search bar, I personally don't see what all the fuss is about.
You cannot place homescreen shortcuts or any other widget there, since as soon as you pick up an icon or widget to place on the home screen, that area is reserved for the Remove/App Info/Uninstall prompt.
So the only result of getting rid of the search bar would be a blank space that can serve no function at all. If I had to choose between a blank space that cannot be utilised, over a search bar...I'd choose search bar.
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When you disable google search it doesn't remove the permanent widget?
oscillik said:
Considering that you can't use the space that is left when you get rid of the search bar, I personally don't see what all the fuss is about.
You cannot place homescreen shortcuts or any other widget there, since as soon as you pick up an icon or widget to place on the home screen, that area is reserved for the Remove/App Info/Uninstall prompt.
So the only result of getting rid of the search bar would be a blank space that can serve no function at all. If I had to choose between a blank space that cannot be utilised, over a search bar...I'd choose search bar.
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Your absolutely right but the trouble is it just looks ****e so I'd rather it wasn't there.
I'm sure someone will work out how to reclaim the space.
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I find its design rather pointless, as soon as you click in the search box you're taken to another slightly smaller search box which has none of the transparency of the first...
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pnnorth said:
Your absolutely right but the trouble is it just looks ****e so I'd rather it wasn't there.
I'm sure someone will work out how to reclaim the space.
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How about a complet transparent search bar? You couldn't see it but it's there and if you know it you can use it.
The search bar should remain a widget, as it used to be. That would give users the most options, which is what Android is about.
Hey Guys, I really like this negative colors widget on SGS III.
Great on apps with white background but I can't seem to figure out any combination to trigger it on easily
You gotta go back to main screen and then tap on the widget for it to work making it more trouble than being neat
there are some gestures app but they don't support gesture to trigger widget. Does anyone know any good app combination to make it easy to trigger
thanks in advance Guys
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Hey Guys, I really like this negative colors widget on SGS III.
Great on apps with white background but I can't seem to figure out any combination to trigger it on easily
You gotta go back to main screen and then tap on the widget for it to work making it more trouble than being neat
there are some gestures app but they don't support gesture to trigger widget. Does anyone know any good app combination to make it easy to trigger
thanks in advance Guys
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Flash Siyah kernel
It has a feature that allow you to start/stop the negative color with 4 press on physical home button
ohh.... I hate physical home button and almost never used it
if only there's a similiar app that gives negative color but not as a widget
I think SwipeStarter allows widgets for gestures...
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Yup
JupeBullet said:
Hey Guys, I really like this negative colors widget on SGS III.
Great on apps with white background but I can't seem to figure out any combination to trigger it on easily
You gotta go back to main screen and then tap on the widget for it to work making it more trouble than being neat
there are some gestures app but they don't support gesture to trigger widget. Does anyone know any good app combination to make it easy to trigger
thanks in advance Guys
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Tried it, love it. Does anyone know what it's APK name is in the root directory? I feel like I am blind. I found most widgets in system/app but cant seem to find the Negative Colors widget anywere. (I really want to just change the widgets look. Not have the text that says "Negative Colors" and only have that little symbol
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Leaving a screenshot of what I'd like to see on my phone. (In the screen cap its really just a file explorer shortcut to a white img and I changed the icon of the shortcut)
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Tried it, love it. Does anyone know what it's APK name is in the root directory? I feel like I am blind. I found most widgets in system/app but cant seem to find the Negative Colors widget anywere. (I really want to just change the widgets look. Not have the text that says "Negative Colors" and only have that little symbol
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Leaving a screenshot of what I'd like to see on my phone. (In the screen cap its really just a file explorer shortcut to a white img and I changed the icon of the shortcut)
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i just want to add that i would really really like this functionnality!!
Did you have any update?
It has a feature that allow you to start/stop the negative color with 4 press on phys
It has a feature that allow you to start/stop the negative color with 4 press on physical home button
DevMyApp said:
i just want to add that i would really really like this functionnality!!
Did you have any update?
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Some ported kitkat roms like qs-i9300-kk have negative colour features in Settings/Accessibility. It will reverse the colours on the screen.
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Rom: Kitkat 4.4.2 qs-i9300-kk v2.5
Kernel: Agni v4.6
When I started my 600 for the first time yesterday, the home screen had about six app icons on a horizontal strip at the bottom of the screen. I don't know what I did, but the strip is gone and the icons now just appear as any others on the home screen.
I liked that strip for quick access to important apps.
Anyone know how to restore it?
Thanks,
mangurian said:
When I started my 600 for the first time yesterday, the home screen had about six app icons on a horizontal strip at the bottom of the screen. I don't know what I did, but the strip is gone and the icons now just appear as any others on the home screen.
I liked that strip for quick access to important apps.
Anyone know how to restore it?
Thanks,
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Are you using TouchWiz or a separate launcher?
It's in the settings somewhere and should be labeled as dock, dock settings. Check out appearance/window settings. It's in there.
Touchwiz stock
Hello,
I am just wondering if there is an option available, that would hide the back button while using the P (Pill) navigation on the Pie.. I'm asking mostly because of cosmetic standpoint.. For apps like Nova Launcher etc.. I love the functionality of the Pill, but because the back button always there, my OCD won't let me use anything else than stock launcher.
By the way, I saw the feature in some Pixel 3 XL ROM, on their forum (at least I think I did saw it..) That enables the Pill to swipe right to go back (as it should be by default by Google) If anyone has any idea or suggestions I would really appreciate it.
Maybe installing Nova Launcher as a system app would work?
I use custom navigation bar app to hide the nav bar all together and have it set up to only pop up when I swipe up on the navbar area. It then goes away a few seconds later.
Bucika said:
Hello,
I am just wondering if there is an option available, that would hide the back button while using the P (Pill) navigation on the Pie.. I'm asking mostly because of cosmetic standpoint.. For apps like Nova Launcher etc.. I love the functionality of the Pill, but because the back button always there, my OCD won't let me use anything else than stock launcher.
By the way, I saw the feature in some Pixel 3 XL ROM, on their forum (at least I think I did saw it..) That enables the Pill to swipe right to go back (as it should be by default by Google) If anyone has any idea or suggestions I would really appreciate it.
Maybe installing Nova Launcher as a system app would work?
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I'm not sure if you can get rid of the back button but why don't you give the Fluid Navigation Gesture app a try. By using it you can completely get rid of the navigation bar and use only swipes from the bottom and/or edge of the screen to navigate. You can also set up all the actions you want to be present when you swipe up or swipe up and hold etc... Give it a try, a very useful app. ??
Thanks, I will try it!
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matekaneve said:
I'm not sure if you can get rid of the back button but why don't you give the Fluid Navigation Gesture app a try. By using it you can completely get rid of the navigation bar and use only swipes from the bottom and/or edge of the screen to navigate. You can also set up all the actions you want to be present when you swipe up or swipe up and hold etc... Give it a try, a very useful app. ??
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What are this apps effect on battery life?
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What are this apps effect on battery life?
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It doesn't affect battery life at all. Well I haven't experienced any...
matekaneve said:
It doesn't affect battery life at all. Well I haven't experienced any...
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Do I need to root to use it?
Xebeck said:
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Do I need to root to use it?
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My system is rooted and FNG has root access granted, but I think it should work without root as well. Give it a try. ?
Look at my screenshot. I have 2 back buttons with the pill. The symitry helps my cdo and having 2 back buttons is convenient.
If i remember correctly, it's done through adb shell. Let me try and find the thread...
Edit: this is the thread i used to give me the 2 back buttons.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/switch-button-android-9-0-pie-t3826370
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Do I need to root to use it?
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Nope I use it without root you just need to use adb but it guides you through those steps
Hi everyone,
I'm desperately trying to find a way to disable the dock on the galaxy S9 home screen which would normally house app icons statically when sliding from one screen to another.
I know I can remove the app icons and have done so and kept it that way for years to keep it clean, but its real-estate that's being taken up.
I have a number of widgets I find useful (claendar and music) and they tend to float above a blank space on the home screen where the dock lives, and if I can disable the dock, and free up that real-estate, I can utilise it.
I have already disabled the status bar at the top using adb, and if there's an adb command out there that will do this I'd be grateful.
Thanks guys and gals.
Nova Launcher
I was afraid someone would suggest a launcher. I've got nova, but I've uninstalled it, I'm trying to get a clean rooted stock rom, hence looking for something like an adb command to handle this. I would like to stay away from launchers