Hey asus why embedding " hot downloads " on asus launchers...located on screen/ preferences.. Are you not already contented of battery drainage?...bloatwares...and you decided to put it on asus launchers..pls remove it! Guys did you saw it? I actually saw it just now..
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all the people here on xda who voiced out...and asus..thank you for listening.....hot downloads embeded on launcher are now gone as of today june 22, 2015...pls make asus launcher free of ads ....now im back to asus launcher..ty
Just appeared on my homescreen too adware embedded in stock launcher, that is seriously not cool
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I have complained about this and asked for it to be removed on the Zentalk forum suggestions section.
Can you post a screenshot? I don't see any ads.
I also saw this after the most recent launcher app update and removed the icon, but don't see anything in my app drawer.
Here:
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I also saw this after the most recent launcher app update and removed the icon, but don't see anything in my app drawer.
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Not in the app drawer, it's actually embedded in the preferences bit of the launcher settings (brought up by long pressing the homescreen)
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Not in the app drawer, it's actually embedded in the preferences bit of the launcher settings (brought up by long pressing the homescreen)
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Just saw your screenshots, and that's what I saw yesterday after the update. Not very cool, imo. There's no need for that other than to make more money (which is a fine motive, I guess).
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now i uninstalled the updates on asus launchers..now the hot downloads gone...nice asus now im back to apex untill they get rid of these hot downloads ads on asus launchers itself...
Wtf....is this shows up on WW version....everyone should 1 star both the launcher and every app that shows up in the play store....and also mass complain to Asus...
Yes, get on Zentalk and get complaining people. ASUS need to know we don't like this crap.
What version is this on? Dont see it on mines
ActionLauncher 3 is the best Lollipop and above launcher anyway. Never used the ASUS one.
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now i uninstalled the updates on asus launchers..now the hot downloads gone...nice asus now im back to apex untill they get rid of these hot downloads ads on asus launchers itself...
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Stock launchers are never great, Nova Prime took over 5 minutes I had my ZF2, been good since then. Samsung was the worst for their launcher, sluggish as heck.
It popped up on mine after the update today....I sent it to trash immediately but this is bogus....yes we should all get on Zentalk and complain...
true we have to complain this on zentalk..its too much! adds on the phone we paid for $ 300? wtf!
I saw an Ad the very first time i watched a video on YouTube but since then ive rooted and used adblock so i dont know if its a one time thing or a repetitive thing.
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What version is this on? Dont see it on mines
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that only appears when you update your asus launcher to latest version
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that only appears when you update your asus launcher to latest version
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I am on the latest version and don't see it, maybe its because i'm rooted and deleted most bloatware already?
I've updated to the latest version & all I see is "Enable Hot Downloads" which I don't do... so no ads.
It took a while for the icon to eventually show up for me, but it was at a random time returning to home that triggered it after I updated.
There's a growing thread on their ZenTalk forum. Anyone that wants to join stating their dislike of this can find the thread in the Suggestion -> ZenFone section with the title [Launcher] Hot Downloads embedded in Zen UI Launcher.
Unfortunately my XDA account is too new to provide a direct link.
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I just updated my YouTube app and noticed it removed the YouTube widget. Anyone else notice this?
Gone!
Yes, same here. YouTube Widget is gone on my Nexus 5 running stock 4.4.4. It's not even listed in the list of widgets anymore.
@Maris_ just updated the app on my phone to check and yeah your right it has vanished.
I ain't ganna update my Tablet Youtube App until they fix that. I dont get what they get by getting rid of it - Stupid decision.
Same here. I've been looking for a solution on Google but no luck...
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BTW for everyone wondering whats happened ... @ChuckeeDroid @Maris_
I found out that Google have removed the Widget for the foreseable future. Reason behind it was Google claim less than 1% of youtube hits were via the widget so they have decided to get rid of it completley with no intention of returning it. Shame.
[No Widget] , Uninstall updates in settings/apps/YouTube or here is last version apk.
Guys, everybody who wants the widget back can do this 2 ways..
1. Go to settings, then app manager or applications, then click YouTube, then click uninstall updates.... Voila, you will get an older version of YouTube with the widget for your home screen.
2. If you want a more recent version, here is the apk. ver. 5.9.0.10
I attached it here, just make sure in developer settings, third party apps is checked off.. hope this helps..... Im using it.
I am new to this forum so pardon me if anything is out of place.
I was messing up with my G4; looking for missing features and found this link (I can not post the url as I am new but I shorten it and it is)
http:
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goo.gl/ucGEhu
I followed it and was able to enable themes in my Verizon G4. You may want to sideload Android lg smart world apk, to download themes from.
This is what the link states (I changed last two steps)
1. From Play Store install "Launcher PRO" FREE version. BUT DO NOT MAKE IT Default Launcher.
2. From LG Launcher (Stock) add activities*widget (remember from LG Stock Launcher)
3. It will open a black window.. with different activities
4. Scroll down to find HOME
Modified steps
Click on entry which says com.lge.launcher2.theme.LGThemeChooserActivity (I could not locate the entry mentioned in 5th step in original post )
This will create an icon at home with title "theme", click on it and now you can change theme on your verizon G4. If you click on plus it takes you to LG Smart world.
Or you can download using smart world and they show when you open theme.
It still does not show theme option in launcher like it does for wallpaper but does the job just fine..
Thanks
great guide! i was able to get the themes shortcut added, and it even hung around after uninstalling the launcher software.
Question - where do i get the smart world app?
I just google it and found it at some thread at xda, it was an old version as it asked to update itself as soon as it launched. try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500961
I can upload the one I have if needed.
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I just google it and found it at some thread at xda, it was an old version as it asked to update itself as soon as it launched. try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500961
I can upload the one I have if needed.
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Thank you! (I'd hit the thanks button but I've apparently reached my limit for the day...)
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Thank you! (I'd hit the thanks button but I've apparently reached my limit for the day...)
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No problem at all, glad it is working for you.
I'm not sure if I using the right app but when I'm trying to add the activities widget I get this
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Now that we have root, has anyone figured out how to get the actual theme app in our drawer, rather than creating a desktop shortcut?
Not really sure why it will crash. What version you are on.
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I just dl'd the most recent version of Launcher pro and I get the same error message when trying to add activities widget
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Now that we have root, has anyone figured out how to get the actual theme app in our drawer, rather than creating a desktop shortcut?
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has no one found out how?
Themes
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has no one found out how?
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I can verify that the "Any Shortcut" directions in this post worked on my G4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/verizon-theme-changer-t3129702
Any shortcut also worked for me although I've moved over to Nova Launcher.
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Both methods work the only thing I don't get is why the app drawer button doesn't get themed? On Eugene's LG pure ROM it does but somehow he was able to add the theme option into settings.
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Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
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Marius
I've never once had ads on my lockscreen. You must have some bad app that's sending you ads via notifications.
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Hello,
Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
Thanks,
Marius
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Setting / personalize / manage adds.
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Not sure if you have it but es file explorer will cause ads on the lock screen with its own quick charge screen. Haven't had any since I uninstalled it.
I already turned off 'interest based ads' from Settings>Personalize>Manage Ads. By the way, I use the Google Now Launcher, so the Manage Ads option only shows when I have Sense Home selected as the default launcher. I'm still getting yelp ads in the lock screen.
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I already turned off 'interest based ads' from Settings>Personalize>Manage Ads. By the way, I use the Google Now Launcher, so the Manage Ads option only shows when I have Sense Home selected as the default launcher. I'm still getting yelp ads in the lock screen.
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Maybe, because I'm not using the Sense Home launcher, the OFF setting for the Interest based ads is not sticking?
It drives me nuts and I don't see that on the Verizon version. Something Verizon probably removed so you can't turn it off... So annoying
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It drives me nuts and I don't see that on the Verizon version. Something Verizon probably removed so you can't turn it off... So annoying
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its in the Verizon version not 100% sure exactly where but I know I saw it. I'm on it and never once had a ad on my lockscreen.
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its in the Verizon version not 100% sure exactly where but I know I saw it. I'm on it and never once had a ad on my lockscreen.
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You are lucky because it always asks if in hungry and places to eat. I haven't added any new app from my other phones. I haven't been able to find it.
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mariuscm said:
Hello,
Every once in a while I get the Yelp! sponsored ad on the lock screen. I've tried turning it off from the Settings of the Blinkfeed (as I saw it supposedly worked with previous HTCs) but it doesn't on the 10. Anyone know the answer to my question?
Thanks,
Marius
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Have es file explorer installed by chance?
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dottat said:
Have es file explorer installed by chance?
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No, why?
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No, why?
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That app recently had an update that had some lock screen bs included. Had a battery icon on it and all.
There's another app I had a couple months back that did the same thing too. If you have sense apps ads disabled , it's likely an app that turned spammy.
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Its definitely not from the stock software. My wife had the same thing happen last week on her note. It took a while but found out it was PIP software for taking selfies. Here is a great article that should help get rid of them. http://www.slashgear.com/android-ads-on-your-lockscreen-and-how-to-destroy-them-05438921/. It lists some common sources for these ads:
• Amber Weather Widget
• ES App Locker
• GO apps (of note: GO Weather, GO SMS, GO Keyboard, Next Browser)
• Kingo Root
• KittyPlay Wallpapers, Ringtones
• TouchPal apps (TouchPal makes multiple keyboard apps)
• Xender (file transfer app)
• Zero Team apps (of note: Z Camera)
The yelp and restaurant ads are because you enabled personalization in sense home. It's tracking your location and usually offering restaurants nearby.
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check on blinkfeed settings>manage adds>turn off internet based ads. thought i read somewhere that caused lock screen ads too.
I figured it out, no thanks to Verizon IT. It's a google ad. Go to your chrome browser. Click on the three dots, Settings, Site Settings, Cookies, uncheck "allow third-party cookies" box. BOOM!
I just started getting the exact same kind of ads! Cannot find any information on the Internet about how to eliminate them.
Some flashlight apps throw ads like that, have you got a flashlight app?
Tbrown009 said:
I just started getting the exact same kind of ads! Cannot find any information on the Internet about how to eliminate them.
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Read the posts above your how to turn off interest based ads.
App like ES file explorer added that crap also, the another post above yours with more known apps
afuller42 said:
Read the posts above your how to turn off interest based ads.
App like ES file explorer added that crap also, the another post above yours with more known apps
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I've been using Solid Explorer since ES started with all of that junk, maybe a year ago or so...? I did try the Chrome suggestion from above (the third party cookies tick box) and so far so good. Thanks to all for all of the posts! Much appreciated!
I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?
acheney1990 said:
I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?
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Apk mirror.
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Apk mirror.
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Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?
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Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?
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Apk mirror generally has updated apps out before google does.
acheney1990 said:
Is it that simple, I thought it was a server side change?
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Not sure if it's out yet, I haven't seen anything about that. I know XDA had a write up on how to enable it but if it was killed from memory it went back to the old way
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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Is that so? APK Mirror say you will?
I don't think anyone has it enabled and downloading the latest from APK isn't going to help:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-messages-enable-material-redesign/
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I use APK mirror all the time for updates and still get Play Store updates afterwards.
dieselhazza said:
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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dieselhazza said:
You can obviously do the APK method but then you won't get updates from Play store for your Android messages App
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No you will still get Playstore updates as long as they are a newer version then the one you sideloaded.
This is available now. You can get it from APK mirror
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/messenger-google-inc/messenger-google-inc-3-5-048-release/
The APK method does work and will get updates - it's the same APK you'd get from the play store.
Once installed, force-close the app and you should have the new interface next time you open it.
Detailed info here:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-adds-new-material-ui-dark-mode-apk-download/
Messager update rolling out here
acheney1990 said:
I still don't have the new updated white look for Android Messages. I still have the one with the blue at top. Anything I can do to get the update?
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Force stopping the app and opening it again worked for me
This is awesome! Now just for Gmail. I can't stand the stupid 5 year old kid crayon colors Google's been using... BUT, what the hell happened to the widget??? Mine disappeared, and there is no widget to select now either... This is NOT okay.
The dark mode option is such a tease. System wide dark mode please!
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I can assume this is the correct APK for the Pixel 2 XL?
Yeah it's the right one.. Also, if you use messages on the web, it matches!
Soooo, I changed my wallpaper, and now the new look is gone. Seriously. I've force closed, cleared cache, rebooted, nothing will bring it back. What. The. Eff... Maybe it wasn't turned on correctly on the server side with this update? Anyone else have this problem? I really miss it, but I went back one version and have my widget back. Not sure which I want more...
I installed the apk from apkmirror, forced closed and it was there, for 2 days..... It has since reverted back to the old layout with no dark mode option. Anyone else?
UPDATE: Just found my answer on another thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/android-messages-dark-mode-t3830570
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I installed the apk from apkmirror, forced closed and it was there, for 2 days..... It has since reverted back to the old layout with no dark mode option. Anyone else?
UPDATE: Just found my answer on another thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/android-messages-dark-mode-t3830570
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Same here as well. The new material design simply disappeared and reverted back to the previous layout
Not sure when this started, but today I clicked on at-a-glance widget to check weather and instead of usual page I got chrome opened on a weather search with on top weather results as per attachment, but I cannot click on anything.
Google app is version 9.72.1.21
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You must be in the beta program for the Google app or you are running Android Q. Latest version on the Play Store here is 9.61.9.21.arm64, released on April 11th. That version does not have this issue with the at a glance widget.
Yes I'm on beta for Google app...
Maybe a bug then
If so, then report it to Google. That is what the beta program is for.
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Not sure when this started, but today I clicked on at-a-glance widget to check weather and instead of usual page I got chrome opened on a weather search with on top weather results as per attachment, but I cannot click on anything.
Google app is version 9.72.1.21
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Same here I think, same version 9.72.1.21
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You must be in the beta program for the Google app or you are running Android Q. Latest version on the Play Store here is 9.61.9.21.arm64, released on April 11th. That version does not have this issue with the at a glance widget.
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It's the newest update to Google Beta. It has nothing to do with Q. I updated G Beta today (on Q), and I started getting the same issue. It'll probably be fixed in the next update.
Going to the regular Google app will fix it, as you mentioned.
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thegios said:
Yes I'm on beta for Google app...
Maybe a bug then
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Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If so, then report it to Google. That is what the beta program is for.
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I would like to add that you can report it to Google directly from the Play Store. Leave a review there. Reviews on Google beta apps are only seen by the developers.
I left a review, and I'm sure many others have as well. You should to. The more people that complain, the more quickly they will fix it (I hope).
I just updated to 9.72.2.21 and am still having the same problem. Annoying.
sdsurferbob said:
I just updated to 9.72.2.21 and am still having the same problem. Annoying.
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You can always roll back. Download the last version from apkmirror.com It's safe to get apps from there. They aren't modified at all, and I believe that XDA is involved with that site.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...reaks-as-new-knowledge-graphs-are-introduced/