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Hi, I am looking to change the dock on my Evo. It isn't rooted and I was just wondering if that was possible? If so can somebody please point me in the right direction? I tried to search, but didn't really know what to search. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
To be honest I don't even know if I am calling it by the right name. I want to change the thing at the bottom of the screen where you click to go to the phone,your apps and add something to your home screen. I would like to pit icons there instead of the stock bar.
bigrick352 said:
To be honest I don't even know if I am calling it by the right name. I want to change the thing at the bottom of the screen where you click to go to the phone,your apps and add something to your home screen. I would like to pit icons there instead of the stock bar.
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Check out http://www.launcherpro.com/
No root required.
KingFnerb said:
Check out http://www.launcherpro.com/
No root required.
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set it was the default launcher. It works well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745929
See this thread, allows you to restore the stock 2.2 Android launcher. Otherwise LauncherPRO is excellent as well (its what I use).
I installed LauncherPro and the big clock is gone is there anyway to get my clock back and use the bottom icons from LauncherPro?
You need to install a widget for the clock. Either hold down on your home screen and select the widget, or download one from the market.
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Thanks very much!! Still learning Android
Is there a way to put the stock big clock on there that shows the weather?
bigrick352 said:
Is there a way to put the stock big clock on there that shows the weather?
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Do a search for "fancy widget". It's pretty much just like the HTC clock.
I recommend beautiful widgets because you can change the font/look of it to pretty much whatever you want, as long as you don't mind dropping a few bucks on it.
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
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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.
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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.
A few questions...Just got my Verizon NEXUS....is there a way to delete the GOOGLE Search Tab that is on ever home screen? I try hard pressing it...but it doesn't do anything....Am I missing something??
is there any LCD notifications
and when I use my 4g network,,,,I do not see any signal strength for 4g..I only see bars for the phone...
Thanks alot !
hogowner said:
A few questions...Just got my Verizon NEXUS....is there a way to delete the GOOGLE Search Tab that is on ever home screen? I try hard pressing it...but it doesn't do anything....Am I missing something??
is there any LCD notifications
and when I use my 4g network,,,,I do not see any signal strength for 4g..I only see bars for the phone...
Thanks alot !
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There is no way to remove the search bar. It is programmed in the ROM and won't be possible to remove unless through flashing a custom rom which have it removed.
Do you have 4g coverage in your area?
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Herman76 said:
There is no way to remove the search bar. It is programmed in the ROM and won't be possible to remove unless through flashing a custom rom which have it removed.
Do you have 4g coverage in your area?
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This is false. There is a way to remove it from the home screen. I believe you have to go into applications and clear defaults. Its been done in videos. I'll update the post when I find it.
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Herman76 said:
There is no way to remove the search bar. It is programmed in the ROM and won't be possible to remove unless through flashing a custom rom which have it removed.
Do you have 4g coverage in your area?
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yes have a very strong 4g coverage....let me restate...I see the 4g icon next to the bars for the phone...I just do not see any movement when data transfers....
thanks!!
PS no lcd notifications?? or SD card slot
You can disable the Google Search widget from your setting/Apps.
There's no need to flash custom ROMs. You won't be able to use the space though.
Proyoyo said:
You can disable the Google Search widget from your setting/Apps.
There's no need to flash custom ROMs. You won't be able to use the space though.
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How do I do that??? what do I do after i get to apps?
Thanks
Settings> Apps> All> Google Search and hit Disable
hogowner said:
A few questions...Just got my Verizon NEXUS....is there a way to delete the GOOGLE Search Tab that is on ever home screen? I try hard pressing it...but it doesn't do anything....Am I missing something??
is there any LCD notifications
and when I use my 4g network,,,,I do not see any signal strength for 4g..I only see bars for the phone...
Thanks alot !
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hogowner said:
yes have a very strong 4g coverage....let me restate...I see the 4g icon next to the bars for the phone...I just do not see any movement when data transfers....
thanks!!
PS no lcd notifications?? or SD card slot
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By "LCD", do you mean "LED"? If so, then yes. There are LED notifications and the LED is under the bezel near the bottom of the device. The easiest way to test is by receiving e-mails or SMS. There is no SD card slot. You may remove the Google search bar from the screen, however, even upon removing it you will not be able to utilize the space for extra icons, widgets, or folders. In order to free that area up entirely, you would need a custom ROM.
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By "LCD", do you mean "LED"? If so, then yes. There are LED notifications and the LED is under the bezel near the bottom of the device. The easiest way to test is by receiving e-mails or SMS. There is no SD card slot. You may remove the Google search bar from the screen, however, even upon removing it you will not be able to utilize the space for extra icons, widgets, or folders. In order to free that area up entirely, you would need a custom ROM.
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No you do not need a custom ROM. The search widget up on top is embedded within the Launcher.apk (APP) not the ROM.
If you use a custom launcher such as: ADW Launcher EX, ADW Launcher, LauncherPro, etc... it will get rid of it.
Alternatively, you can root your phone and hit up Clockwork Recovery and flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385425 -- YOU DO NOT NEED A CUSTOM ROM FOR THIS AS IT WILL WORK ON STOCK. However it might affect your OTA.
Or try Nova Launcher @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
zephiK said:
No you do not need a custom ROM. The search widget up on top is embedded within the Launcher.apk (APP) not the ROM.
If you use a custom launcher such as: ADW Launcher EX, ADW Launcher, LauncherPro, etc... it will get rid of it.
Alternatively, you can root your phone and hit up Clockwork Recovery and flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385425 -- YOU DO NOT NEED A CUSTOM ROM FOR THIS AS IT WILL WORK ON STOCK. However it might affect your OTA.
Or try Nova Launcher @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
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Yep, you're right. Completely forgot to mention custom launchers like ADW. My bad.
I am trying to find an app..or see if its something I can do with UCCW. Id like to have a "folder" on my home screen that can scroll through the apps I put in there. For example, if I make a folder that goes across the home screen and label it games. I can put my games in and swipe through to see them. I guess best way I can explain is something like Nova's dock how you can just have a few pages to swipe through but your still on home screen.
You're able to swipe to open folders in Nova Launcher There is a possibility that you may need to purchase the premium version of it however.
codemonkey98 said:
You're able to swipe to open folders in Nova Launcher There is a possibility that you may need to purchase the premium version of it however.
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Thanks. I have nova and prime. Not really what im looking for. Guess its hard to explain.
jasvncnt1 said:
Thanks. I have nova and prime. Not really what im looking for. Guess its hard to explain.
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You're going to need to elaborate on it. I tried to understand your question, but I myself am having some difficulty understanding you.
If I'm understanding you you want a widget that you can customize with apps to scroll thru that's how I interpreted that. If you find a solution please share
Making the iPhone jealous one user at a time.
mkfryan said:
If I'm understanding you you want a widget that you can customize with apps to scroll thru that's how I interpreted that. If you find a solution please share
Making the iPhone jealous one user at a time.
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Pretty much that's it. I think you got what I meant. I don't explain it to well. Anyone ever use stardock Fences for windows? Guess that's the closest I can think of. Just picture placing 4 or 5 icons horizontally across your home screen. Then I can label it games. Then I can scroll left or right to scroll through all my games but I'm still on the home screen. If I find one I'll let ya know. There has to be a way with UCCW I just don't know how to use it well enough
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jasvncnt1 said:
I am trying to find an app..or see if its something I can do with UCCW. Id like to have a "folder" on my home screen that can scroll through the apps I put in there. For example, if I make a folder that goes across the home screen and label it games. I can put my games in and swipe through to see them. I guess best way I can explain is something like Nova's dock how you can just have a few pages to swipe through but your still on home screen.
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In the Play Store look for Folder Organizer by Fabio Collini. I was able to create a 4x1 folder for games. I can swipe up and down to scroll through. However I could not swipe left and right and the swiping is not in an endless loop. Closest thing to what you are looking for that I know of. I have the paid version and do not know if the Lite version can do the same or not.
aybarrap1 said:
In the Play Store look for Folder Organizer by Fabio Collini. I was able to create a 4x1 folder for games. I can swipe up and down to scroll through. However I could not swipe left and right and the swiping is not in an endless loop. Closest thing to what you are looking for that I know of. I have the paid version and do not know if the Lite version can do the same or not.
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Thank you for the reply and help. I will check it out!
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Ommiswitch? Or side bar?
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pcshano said:
Ommiswitch? Or side bar?
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OmniSwitch only appears in Omni ROMs. Hence the name OmniSwitch in the title. If you want to get that, you could always look at the unofficial OmniROM thread in this subforum here. If you don't want to lose your current ROM that you're using, OmniSnitch is the alternative that you're looking for.
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OmniSwitch only appears in Omni ROMs. Hence the name OmniSwitch in the title. If you want to get that, you could always look at the unofficial OmniROM thread in this subforum here. If you don't want to lose your current ROM that you're using, OmniSnitch is the alternative that you're looking for.
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I use omniswitch on most of the ROMs I run. If they don't have it I just flash the apk. Always works for me.
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Not 100% sure, but zooper widget pro might be able to do this. I haven't messed with it for a long time, so I can't give a definitive answer, just a suggestion...
DMF1977 said:
Not 100% sure, but zooper widget pro might be able to do this. I haven't messed with it for a long time, so I can't give a definitive answer, just a suggestion...
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Thanks. I figured if there was a way that would do it. I'm messing with zooper to see if I can figure it out.
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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?
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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