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Hey Guys and Gals of XDA,
Kinda wondering if anyone has come across an app that will change how android handles when we get a new gmail email.
Currently when you get a new email you get a notification in the drawer.. Im looking for an app to change that. I dont want any notification in the drawer. I just want an unread email number to show up on the icon on the home screen. SMS message app does this when you get a new message.
If anyone has any known apps or wants to develop one id be full game..
Thanks
That is not possible for the time being. It used to be, but then GMail removed the API that allowed this (for security reasons)
http://www.launcherpro.com/2011/07/09/upcoming-changes-to-gmail-app/
We will have to wait until GMail offers this through some other type of functionality.
alraune said:
Hey Guys and Gals of XDA,
Kinda wondering if anyone has come across an app that will change how android handles when we get a new gmail email.
Currently when you get a new email you get a notification in the drawer.. Im looking for an app to change that. I dont want any notification in the drawer. I just want an unread email number to show up on the icon on the home screen. SMS message app does this when you get a new message.
If anyone has any known apps or wants to develop one id be full game..
Thanks
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Use the plug in for Go Launcher (Go Notifications), of course, implies that you have to use Go Launcher, but it's a very good launcher.
sanjsrik said:
Use the plug in for Go Launcher (Go Notifications), of course, implies that you have to use Go Launcher, but it's a very good launcher.
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The same problem I mention affects Go Launcher too (as well as any other apps that used to provide unread count)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.golauncherex.notification&hl=en
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The Gmail app has updated to new version and the API we uses to access your Gmail in our Notification app is being removed in Gmail.
We will continue support Gmail notification if your Gmail app doesn’t update to the newest version. But once your Gmail is updated, the notification option will be removed from GO Launcher.
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byrong said:
The same problem I mention affects Go Launcher too (as well as any other apps that used to provide unread count)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.golauncherex.notification&hl=en
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So, this is a gmail thing, don't upgrade to the latest version or downgrade to the previous version. I haven't upgraded to the latest version, my notifications show up.
My E4GT is running UnNamed rom. I installed WidgetLocker. I found that the notifications are not working correctly, so after some research here, it seems people are resorting to using SMS Unread for the notifications. However, when I used that, the gmail notifications are still not working. So, of course I researched here some more to find that apparently, there is an issue with the newest gmail app with these notification programs. Does anyone have another app that works or a walk0around this this to work?
Thanks
AJ4VS said:
My E4GT is running UnNamed rom. I installed WidgetLocker. I found that the notifications are not working correctly, so after some research here, it seems people are resorting to using SMS Unread for the notifications. However, when I used that, the gmail notifications are still not working. So, of course I researched here some more to find that apparently, there is an issue with the newest gmail app with these notification programs. Does anyone have another app that works or a walk0around this this to work?
Thanks
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I use ADW Notifier with ADW EX launcher. Notifications appear in Widget Locker, but Gmail notifications won't be working again until Google makes API changes
Try this patched version of Gmail:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199518
Thank you for the reply. At least I'm not wasting time trying to fix something that I can't fix.
Henri Blanche said:
Try this patched version of Gmail:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199518
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Thanks for the link. I'll give that a try this evening
Running CM10.1.2, I noticed that the calendar on it (jenkins), is not as up to date as the Google calendar app. I tried installing the Google one, but (1) the installed name was some random hexadecimal string and, (2) more importantly, caused significant problems with everything.
Can we replace the CM calendar or will it be updated with the new features from the Google calendar?
Replace the cm calendar. I just disable it in app settings and install the play store version. I've never had any of the problems you described, but you might try rebooting, reinstalling the app, and clearing calendar app cache and calender storage data
klobkelosh said:
Replace the cm calendar. I just disable it in app settings and install the play store version. I've never had any of the problems you described, but you might try rebooting, reinstalling the app, and clearing calendar app cache and calender storage data
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Disabling the CM calendar got rid of the significant problems, but the name still shows as "#ff000000" in the App Drawer. Plus some of the settings text are either "#ffdddddd" or "#ffeeeeee". Functionality is fine though, so I guess I'll keep it! Thanks!
Edit: Well, it got rid of some problems....
Those odd names are hexadecimal codes, and they look like colors. For instance, #ff000000 is solid black. I think you have a very odd issue, maybe a third party launcher like nova that lets you custom name apps? You may be in for a clean ROM install...
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Those odd names are hexadecimal codes, and they look like colors. For instance, #ff000000 is solid black. I think you have a very odd issue, maybe a third party launcher like nova that lets you custom name apps? You may be in for a clean ROM install...
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Not sure why it thinks it should display a color instead of regular text. I'm pretty much using stock CM10.1.2 with no significant customizations.
After trying to reply yes to an calendar event from gmail, it FCed.
uninstall cm callender with titanium backup, reboot phone, download google calender from play store.
chasew83 said:
uninstall cm callender with titanium backup, reboot phone, download google calender from play store.
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Boom! That was it! Needed a complete uninstall. Now it works perfectly. :good:
JoeQuality said:
Boom! That was it! Needed a complete uninstall. Now it works perfectly. :good:
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good stuff man! glad it worked for you!
Droid-Life has all your .apks in one-stop shopping fashion:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/#more-123662
Wallpapers too:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/31/download-nexus-5-wallpapers/
Sideload and enjoy!!!
(I'm reading Google Now is crashing unless you extract this file and put it in your /system/lib/). There's also a weirder solution posted on the internet: Long press the home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, I choose English – UK. Hit Home. Do a Google Search. Repeat the first three steps. Change back to English – US.
I'd hold off on the OTA to update Search...then again...I don't use it.
YES
docnok63 said:
Droid-Life has all your .apks in one-stop shopping fashion:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/#more-123662
Wallpapers too:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/31/download-nexus-5-wallpapers/
Sideload and enjoy!!!
(I'm reading Google Now is crashing unless you extract this file and put it in your /system/lib/). There's also a weirder solution posted on the internet: Long press the home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, I choose English – UK. Hit Home. Do a Google Search. Repeat the first three steps. Change back to English – US.
I'd hold off on the OTA to update Search...then again...I don't use it.
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holy hell. thanks so much, cant wait to download the new hangouts, sms integration? nothing better. cant wait to download 4.4 for my nexus 7 2013 when i get home too
will the new hangouts app backup your text?
Fyi new hangouts app freezes upon sending mms and location. Had to uninstall just to get it to launch again.
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Has anyone installed the launcher yet?
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I'm using all files launcher works great have to do work around for hangouts but everything else works great
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I'm using all files launcher works great have to do work around for hangouts but everything else works great
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What is the workaround?
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My experience...
Copy all files into "/system/app" and set permissions to rw-r-r-.
Android 4.4 Launcher (GoogleHome.apk) (Works great! Butter smooth, nice change in functionality.) Requires Google Now (Velvet.apk) and Google Play Services (PrebuiltGmsCore.apk)
Calendar (v201308021) (Works great!)
Clock (v3.0.0) (Works great!)
Email (v6.0-893803) (I don't use, didn't try.)
Gallery (v1.1.40304) (Works, but force closes when trying to edit a photo.)
Gmail (v4.6.1) (Works great!)
Camera (v2.0.001) (Works great! Limited to 1080p video recording on Snapdragon Note 3's. 4K is not an option.)
Hangouts (v2.0.012) (Works great w/ new SMS messaging capabilities. In that regard, it can replace the stock messaging app. However, MMS's (pic messages to phone numbers) freezes the app, requiring you to clear its cache and data to get it working again. Sending the same picture to a standard Hangout recipient without a phone number, it functions without issues.)
Keep (v2.0.50) (Works great!)
Google Keyboard (v2.0.19003.893803a) (Would not work. Selected it through Android's Input Changer. While the space for the keyboard was reserved (blank white spot), the keyboard itself never displayed.)
Wallpapers (Available in both gallery apps upon copying to device's storage. Redundant, as they were already available to select as wallpapers with the KitKat launcher.)
Initially, Google Search kept crashing, even after trying the languages trick. Using the lib file recommended by @docnok63 worked perfectly. Saying, "Ok Google" from the any of your Homescreens or Google Now activates voice search. All search queries performed were successful and crash free.
(Rename the original to libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so.bak before copying.)
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so (Tested, confirmed working! ) Copy the file into "/system/lib" and set permissions to rw-r-r-.
(Rename the original to libvideochat_jni.so.bak before copying.)
libvideochat_jni.so (Fixes video chat issues in the Hangout app. Tested, verified working.) Copy the file into "/system/lib" and set permissions to rw-r-r-. Thanks @NeoMagus
Photosphere_Fix.rar (Google Camera Photosphere FC Fix) Extract winrar archive and copy the files into "/system/lib" and set permissions to rw-r-r-.
Ok, so explain this one...
When using the Kit Kat Home Launcher... You can't change the DPI of your system, or you will constantly have the keyboard popup when you hit the home button and it goes back to the home screen..
Why is this?
For anyone having problems with search force closing. The easiest solution:
- go into your PHONE settings, (app drawer > settings. NOT Google launcher settings)
- go to language & input
- change default language to different language (I chose Spanish)
- click home
- in the Google search bar, PRESS THE MIC and do a search USING YOUR VOICE (do not type)
- after search is complete, go home again, and go into settings again (if you chose to change to Spanish, settings got renamed to Config in your app drawer).
- go to language & input
- change default language back to Englis
- "Ok Google" won't show up in the Google search bar, but saying it still works.
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Having problems with kit kat launcher won't show up after install when I press home button
Edit it needs 2 other apps for it to work Google search and Google services
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The two additional apps can be found by following the OP's first link. They've always been there.
Google search works great for me when searching, but saying ok Google or Google never works when trying from any home screen. Only works when I have Google now already open.
dukins said:
Google search works great for me when searching, but saying ok Google or Google never works when trying from any home screen. Only works when I have Google now already open.
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Same for me
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dukins said:
Google search works great for me when searching, but saying ok Google or Google never works when trying from any home screen. Only works when I have Google now already open.
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nitronet said:
Same for me
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You guys may have already done this, but not knowing how experienced you are, I'll ask anyway...
Are you using Android 4.4 Launcher (GoogleHome.apk) specifically with Google Now (Velvet.apk) and Google Play Services (PrebuiltGmsCore.apk) to ensure everything functions properly? I also manually copied each file into "/system/app" and set the permissions to rw-r-r-.
Did you copy libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so into "/system/lib" and set permissions to rw-r-r-?
Note: The newest Google Play Services or Google Search (Google Now "Velvet.apk") updated from the market under JellyBean did not work properly for me. This is even after I copied the updated files from "/data/app", renamed them to their correct titles, and moved them into "/system/app". I had to use the KitKat specific files from the links provided above.
"Ok Google", only works with "English (US)" language for me. I tried "English (Canada)" as well as "English (UK)", and each time the mic in the search bar was hollow. It's not until I switch back to English (US) that the mic becomes solid. Also, while navigating to "Settings/Voice", I noticed that "Hotword detection" is only available by choosing English (US), which is the main setting that allows the app and device to listen for the phrase.
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[*]Google Keyboard (v2.0.19003.893803a) (Would not work. Selected it through Android's Input Changer. While the space for the keyboard was reserved (blank white spot), the keyboard itself never displayed.)
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Nice write up. I got the new keyboard to work with both my N3 and my girl's S4 (although,oddly, there's less emojis on her S4 for some reason). Make sure after you install the .apk that you enable it in Settings\Languages and Input (it will be unchecked by default.) It appears as Google Keyboard - English (US).
BossJ said:
Ok, so explain this one...
When using the Kit Kat Home Launcher... You can't change the DPI of your system, or you will constantly have the keyboard popup when you hit the home button and it goes back to the home screen..
Why is this?
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It's built for another device with a different version of Android. Don't EXPECT everything to work flawlessly. You can look over this thread for troubleshooting help.
Has anyone flashed the new email?
Looking for some feed back on it maybe screenshots.
Skeeter35 said:
Has anyone flashed the new email?
Looking for some feed back on it maybe screenshots.
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The regular email or Gmail?
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Will email.apk work with exchange servers?
keep caused issues for me, kept asking me to update Google services
calendar, clock, gmail (had to clear data), gallery and camera all worked w/ just copying them to the system/app
I do not mind trying Touchwiz but for some reason if hides Google Apps.
For example Gmail, go to Google play.
Gmail is installed and I can open it from Google Play but I do not see it in the Application drawer.
I gave up and installed Nova but there must be a way to see all your apps in Touchwiz?
AstroDigital said:
I do not mind trying Touchwiz but for some reason if hides Google Apps.
For example Gmail, go to Google play.
Gmail is installed and I can open it from Google Play but I do not see it in the Application drawer.
I gave up and installed Nova but there must be a way to see all your apps in Touchwiz?
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Look in the Google folder...
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Look in the Google folder...
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Ok grouped in a folder, never would thought of that