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[APP][Launcher] ICS Trebuchet Launcher

This is just the vanilla launcher from 20120617 CM9 Nightly for Tenderloin (HP Touchpad). No features has been added (yet). Incase you don't know, Trebuchet is the name for the stock CM9 launcher. See screenshots below for differences:
Stock
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Trebuchet
Tested on the 80G9. Not sure how this would look on the 101G9. Also, seems a little faster than the stock launcher.
Known Issues
Right now...no way to get into the launcher settings
Force close when adding widgets
Howto install
Download: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0GEjZZe9zzyS213UWVMSmxqbkE
Transfer to device
Click on APK to install

Pic's don't load.
BTW the guy behind this launcher is Nebkat- my friend from samdroid.net (we've worked together in SpicagenMod team)

gen_scheisskopf said:
Pic's don't load.
BTW the guy behind this launcher is Nebkat- my friend from samdroid.net (we've worked together in SpicagenMod team)
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Hows the pics now? And maybe you could ask him how to get into settings and why the widgets force close. Wonder if it has some dependency or something

Shano56 said:
Hows the pics now?
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Now ok
Shano56 said:
And maybe you could ask him how to get into settings and why the widgets force close. Wonder if it has some dependency or something
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There should be no dependencies.
However try integrating it into the firmware (it was designed to work from /system/app)- ICS does restrict launcher behaviour if it is not a system app (like for Apex- you can't put a widget from Drawer if it's a user app)

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Now ok
There should be no dependencies.
However try integrating it into the firmware (it was designed to work from /system/app)- ICS does restrict launcher behaviour if it is not a system app (like for Apex- you can't put a widget from Drawer if it's a user app)
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I did put it in /system/app but I just used root explorer. Wonder if titanium backups convert to system app feature would help

Shano56 said:
I did put it in /system/app but I just used root explorer. Wonder if titanium backups convert to system app feature would help
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TB does the same

Got widgets to work, used the titanium backup feature maybe it will work with a direct push to /system/app from adb

only on rooted tablet ?

cajl said:
only on rooted tablet ?
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non rooted i think will work, but you cannot make system app in non-rooted, so widgets will not work

Is this only for 10"??? Can we configure it to fit on a 7" tablet???

TRNSLN said:
Is this only for 10"??? Can we configure it to fit on a 7" tablet???
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No, it is for all screen sizes (well, maybe except qvga but I didn't test this)

Like Trebuchet Concept, Looking Forward
Once I figured out how to use it, I kind of like the minimalist approach. Dragging app icons and widgets to the screens is much quicker than click, click, find, click, ... and the widget re-sizing dot feature touted in Jellybean is already there (but can be applied asymmetrically for some strange results).
However, this thing is still primitive. No properties except wallpapers.
I put on adw (former XDA launcher) just to have a more usable system. I do not look for fancy eye-candy like go. Just some simple properties like:
Grid density--I like fitting more icons on the page (I find the adw refitting not the best so leave that unchecked).
Along with this, might need the widget auto-refit idea from Jellybean.
Number of home screens (elementary).
Last but not least, a backup and restore.
Another interesting idea I got by accident in another launcher: superimpose icon over larger widget. When clicked, takes precedence, of course. Since screen real-estate, especially in smaller phones, is at a premium, this could be a "killer."
Two bugs I found:
Possible to place two icons in same place on app bar. Embarrassing.
Widgets did not "come back" after reboot sometimes.

Got a Nice Version!
There are multiple versions around for download, without any systematic way of choosing other than: The Biggest Has More Features Implemented. I found a 10 meg version in a flash-able zip that has most of what I wanted already there!
Still needs a backup and save, and important: way of resetting as the default launcher
The general widget re-sizing works great, even re-positioning to a halfway spot so the re-sizing makes sense. Great.
Minor bugs around:
The news and weather widget re-sizing works incorrectly. ADW does it fine.
Icon label text is cut off (at least on 5-row view). Vertical padding makes it worse. Needs be tucked in closer to the icon.
I might assume that a somewhat larger apk is around somewhere with more features and fixes. Once I can get it again as default launcher, I will play with it some more.

It did not passed on my 7 inch tablet :-( There is margins at the bottom and top with a height of regular icon size.
Verstuurd van mijn Qware Tablet Pro3 7" met Tapatalk

[APP][FLIP LAUNCHER] quick app access [2.1+]

Android devices are meant for multitasking. Some devices, like the Galaxy Note 2,
are specifically designed to launch two apps, or more, at the same time.
The Google Play Store also offers a variety of multitasking apps to allow
you to multitask on your device. The FlipLauncher app is a multitasking app
that allows you to group your favorite apps or shortcuts and access them
from wherever on your device.
get the extremely usefull app HERE
When you launch FlipLauncher in portrait mode, 6 colored bars (i use one) will appear
on the left side of your screen. These bars serve as your virtual drawer
containing your apps and shortcuts. Just swipe to open those bars.
You can set up to 4 apps or shortcuts on each bar, giving you a total
of 24 apps or shortcuts.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The app also allows you to personalize the bars on your device’s screen.
You can change a bar’s color, adjust its width, set its placement, and
set its opacity. You can even disable one or two bars. These virtual drawers
really look like the Multi Window feature of the Galaxy Note 2 but arranged horizontally.
The app also has a different layout when you hold your device in landscape mode.
In this screen orientation, 4 colored bars (again i only use one) will appear on the left
side of the screen. Each bar allows you to place 6 apps or shortcuts, giving you still a
total of 24 apps.Just like the previous orientation, you can still change a bar’s color,
transfer the bar to the opposite side, adjust its width, and set its opacity. You can also
remove some bars according to your liking.
courtesy of android authority
​

Just got done downloading and messing around with it. A+ app. I love this app. It is so nice to be able to have all those shortcuts right at your fingertips regardless of what screen or app you are in.
Thanks for your hard work.

at first I was thinking UGH...Another Launcher. I love my ADW.. But this is is a VERY cool app. and the best part is is works alongside my ADW!!! ill have to load it up later this evening. I like a clean home screen.

I'm having issues with your app. It allows me to pull the tray out once but then after that when untouched the tray I just get a small haptic feedback and nothing else. I have to close it.
Sent from my Galaxy S 3 with Tapatalk.

Found this App, in the market. Comparative to the one listed earlier, but I find this one easier to use.
SwipePad

will it work alongside Nova Launcher?
i'm running nova launcher on my gNote and love it, but i'd like to have this running in addition to it. i hesitate to run two launchers at the same time, and am wondering if this hesitation is justified? (i see the comment above about ADW launcher but my question still stands if it's a good idea or not)

abuyossi said:
i'm running nova launcher on my gNote and love it, but i'd like to have this running in addition to it. i hesitate to run two launchers at the same time, and am wondering if this hesitation is justified? (i see the comment above about ADW launcher but my question still stands if it's a good idea or not)
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I think its a great idea i have it running along side nova prime and have no problems at all
im what Willis was talking about

sharingan92 said:
I think its a great idea i have it running along side nova prime and have no problems at all
im what Willis was talking about
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I am running Nova Prime and Flip launcher at the same time and love it. I have not had any issues with it at all. Great job with this app. I really like it.

widgets
sharingan92 said:
I think its a great idea i have it running along side nova prime and have no problems at all
im what Willis was talking about
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ok, it runs well with nova and that's good. i'm guessing there is no way to add toggles to it like for wifi, data, etc. is this something that will be added in the future?

[APP] Nova Launcher Beta (for 4.4.2 with KitKat look)

This the best Launcher I have ever used, fully customizable and looks just like KitKat works on 4.3 and 4.4.2 aswell.
What I like about it is that you can hide apps in the app drawer, like hide stuff or bloatware you don't use and also rename and change the icon of any app. Also works with transparent status bar and navigation buttons.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Nova Launcher: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxKjjue-lNS3SG5qbGYyaVgtZ1k/edit?usp=sharing
Tesla Unread Plugin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxKjjue-lNS3NEpjdFBPQ2hvWnM/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy this awesome launcher and have fun with it.

I think KK Launcher is better. Also free on Play Store

ilovetorresmo said:
I think KK Launcher is better. Also free on Play Store
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Everyone with his preferences, btw BETA is not on the Play Store... the one on Play Store still looks like ICS
anyway, sorry for the people who've tried to download this, I'm still new to Google Drive, I've used Dropbox before, the files are public now so anyone can download them

KuGeL94 said:
Everyone with his preferences, btw BETA is not on the Play Store... the one on Play Store still looks like ICS
anyway, sorry for the people who've tried to download this, I'm still new to Google Drive, I've used Dropbox before, the files are public now so anyone can download them
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Whoah! Calm down dude, was just saying that I prefer KK launcher and that it's free o play store

I'm a fan of Nova launcher but Aviate (currently in beta and invite only) is something completely different, amazing piece of work and if it's this good in beta stage the finished article should be something else
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Still doesn't beat Action Launcher in terms of functionality. In fact, I've seen a lot of people running the Action Launcher 1-Swipe feature over Nova Launcher.

DaemonAshra said:
Still doesn't beat Action Launcher in terms of functionality. In fact, I've seen a lot of people running the Action Launcher 1-Swipe feature over Nova Launcher.
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jonny68 said:
I'm a fan of Nova launcher but Aviate (currently in beta and invite only) is something completely different, amazing piece of work and if it's this good in beta stage the finished article should be something else
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Sadly, I think Aviate is not gonna last long, Yahoo just bought it…

m4tt94 said:
Sadly, I think Aviate is not gonna last long, Yahoo just bought it…
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Oh really, wow they obviously seen the capability of it.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Always rated Nova as number 1.

I've honestly tried almost every other launcher out there, including Aviante. I keep coming back to Nova Launcher. The stock launcher has improved some, but there are still a few things I miss from Nova. The first thing is the pop-up when you long hold on a app icon. That pop-up has "Uninstall" right there, so I don't need to view the App Info just to uninstall it. I can also remove the icon without having to drag it to the top of the screen. Second thing is that other settings such as Wallpaper is within a long-hold + tap's reach. I can also add multiple app icons to the desktop whereas I can't with the default launcher.

how to get close to stock android experience? Need compatible Google Phone APK

i have tried multiple variants from APKMirror for Google phone app but i always end up with "App not installed" Error.
i have installed a theme from the Themes app called Pixel Oreo, not quite stock but still looks better than stock MiUI skin. Also i'm using live wallpapers ported from Google Pixel 2 with Nova Launcher Prime on top with a config that i found online to make it look somewhat like OnePlus and/or Pixel (i confused myself...) and also an icon pack that i bought from the Playstore, its called "Minimal Oreo" which i quite like, honestly.
So my device looks like this as of now:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
not as stock as i'd like it to be but.. meh.
Notifications panel thanks to the Theme.
So this is what i want help with. 1. Nova launcher is gets quite laggy at times so any better launchers that look like stock or any modded/ported version of Pixel or OnePlus launcher that are compatible with Redmi note 5 Pro would be great.
2. i have triend countless variants of google phone app and i just cant get it to install on my phone, "App not installed" error no matter what version i'm installing. Old, New, Beta, armv7a, arm64-v8a etc.. i don't know what else to do..

Uhhh.. bump?

Try any apk from here, i tried an older version from there for a while and it works, but all versions doesn't show the call log in miui, don't forget to set it as default app for calls.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218
For the launcher you can try Lawnchair launcher it also supports icon packs and its free, try it with pixel icon pack from play store
Also you could try this theme from here it's pretty close to stock android p
http://en.miui.com/thread-2256432-1-1.html

Islam Looca said:
Try any apk from here, i tried an older version from there for a while and it works, but all versions doesn't show the call log in miui, don't forget to set it as default app for calls.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218
For the launcher you can try Lawnchair launcher it also supports icon packs and its free, try it with pixel icon pack from play store
Also you could try this theme from here it's pretty close to stock android p
http://en.miui.com/thread-2256432-1-1.html
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Thanks for the response! really appreciate it. I'm loving the Launcher and theme combo! but i'm still nowhere with the google dialer.. still i'm unable to install official APKs and the thread you linked me has APKs that work but as you mentioned, call feed does not work. i downloaded 5 different versions from multiple websites including the thread you linked but ALL of them have not working call logs, i gave each of them all permissions and made them my default contacts and phone app in the settings but still no logs. can you attach the version that has them working please?

TechnoManiac98 said:
Thanks for the response! really appreciate it. I'm loving the Launcher and theme combo! but i'm still nowhere with the google dialer.. still i'm unable to install official APKs and the thread you linked me has APKs that work but as you mentioned, call feed does not work. i downloaded 5 different versions from multiple websites including the thread you linked but ALL of them have not working call logs, i gave each of them all permissions and made them my default contacts and phone app in the settings but still no logs. can you attach the version that has them working please?
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Unfortunately, this is a known issue in MIUI, no one got call log working in stock MIUI with any version of google dialer.

Islam Looca said:
Unfortunately, this is a known issue in MIUI, no one got call log working in stock MIUI with any version of google dialer.
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If I unlock the bootloader and flash the Google Dialer Framework thing, will that get fixed then?

TechnoManiac98 said:
If I unlock the bootloader and flash the Google Dialer Framework thing, will that get fixed then?
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I'm not 100% sure, some says that installing framework zip file or installing a magisk module would make it fully working, but i didn't try that before in miui so i can't confirm.

The launcher to use is lawnchair launcher
Lawnchair 2 - Apps on Google Play
No catchy tagline needed.
play.google.com
And pixel icon
Pix Icon pack - app Icon - Apps on Google Play
Pix Icon pack - contains 14000+ beautiful app icons in the circle style Icon!
play.google.com
Customize a bit if you like download Lawnfeed which gives you the Google discover page of the left of the home screen this is what it should look like:

Question Android TV app weirdness or glitch

Hi everyone.
I'm faced with difficulties when I run Android TV remote control app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote) on my P6Pro. It appeared to behave like an obsolete app abandoned by its developer - it never opens fullscreen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I really don't care about that and could live with it as the app works like it should until I leave it foreground and turn off the screen. As soon as I turn my screen back on my phone hangs up and there is no possibility to get to home screen or go back. It happens from time to time, not every time I use it. Power button just turns the screen on/off and my only option is to press power+volume up buttons to reboot the phone.
I remember I was able to adjust full screen behavior for my apps in the previous versions of Android somewhere in settings. Now that option has gone in A12.
Any ideas?

I don't have an Android TV, but I just wanted to let you know your link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote doesn't work for me.

checked, the link works for me. Anyway I mean this app

asdor said:
I checked, it works. Anyway I mean this app
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Weird. Google must have it blocked unless you actually own one. On both the phone (Wi-Fi and Mobile Data) and the computer the link doesn't work and I can't find that app listed when I search for it by name.
Anyway, I know it's not relevant (I guess), just weird.
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Another glitch? Unfortunately not the last one.

BTW, I just tried to open that link in chrome incognito mode
What's going on, Google? Is the app account-specific? Is it not available for everybody?

I just realized what the problem is. The app is really abandoned and it's obvious from my 2nd screen.
"Last updated April 4, 2017"
The reason I like it is an ability to enter login/pass details on my Android TV using my phone screen. This is the feature I was envious of iPhone users for its native integration into Apple TV.
Ok, RIP.
My only options are to get used to manual reboots or Force Stop the app after each use.

My understanding is that "Android TV Remote" is actually obsolete, and its functionality has been incorporated into "Google Home": https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app

The standalone Android TV Remote app has been decommissioned by Google. The functionality has been moved to the Google Home app and is available as a Quick Settings tile

craigacgomez said:
The standalone Android TV Remote app has been decommissioned by Google. The functionality has been moved to the Google Home app and is available as a Quick Settings tile
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Ah! That's helpful to know.

asdor said:
Another glitch? Unfortunately not the last one.
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Not a glitch. Stop spreading misinformation. This is a perfect example of why half the complaints on this forum are bogus.

It is a frustrating change though in the very least, because who needs all the bloat of "home" when all you want is a remote control?
Anyway, I just ordered a couple of ADT-3's, which is the "developer" version of ccgtv. I'm tired of being locked out, and I don't give a flying f*** about netturds. Years ago I wrote a remote service for nexus player, which shouldn't be too hard to adapt to ADT-3.

wulfgarfang said:
Not a glitch. Stop spreading misinformation. This is a perfect example of why half the complaints on this forum are bogus.
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I think they were joking (smiley face).

96carboard said:
It is a frustrating change though in the very least, because who needs all the bloat of "home" when all you want is a remote control?
Anyway, I just ordered a couple of ADT-3's, which is the "developer" version of ccgtv. I'm tired of being locked out, and I don't give a flying f*** about netturds. Years ago I wrote a remote service for nexus player, which shouldn't be too hard to adapt to ADT-3.
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Well, from Google's perspective, it is logical to have it as part of the Google Home app. Android TV/Chromecast is part of the Google Home (devices) ecosystem.
That being said, if you don't want to use the Google Home app, there is an alternative
Android TV Remote - Apps on Google Play
Unofficial Android TV / Google TV remote control. Simple, convenient, complete!
play.google.com

craigacgomez said:
That being said, if you don't want to use the Google Home app, there is an alternative
Android TV Remote - Apps on Google Play
Unofficial Android TV / Google TV remote control. Simple, convenient, complete!
play.google.com
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Thanks, I know there are several alternatives by other developers but I always do my best to go google Just figured out how to enable Open Remote button in Google Home app at 3 different android tv boxes I own - Shield Pro, Onn TV and Dynalink TV. I had to manually update Android TV Remote Service to v.5.
Now I've got almost the same features, at least I can still enter text remotely on my phone.