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[Q] Looking for an app icon widget

I'm looking for an app icon widget for Sense that has the following properties....I have tried what feels like dozens but there are so many I simply can't try them all.
Ability to hide specific apps that I don't want displayed (so, a blacklist not a whitelist)
No text labels
Ability to be clear or at least mostly clear (see the wallpaper behind it)
Scrollable!
Preferred 5 column grid but not absolutely necessary
The closest I've found is the Folder organizer widget, but it doesn't seem to refresh the apps list ever so anytime I add a new app I have to recreate the widget again. Also, the scrollable function only works in third party launchers (not Sense). I have tried Launcher Pro and ADW but not a huge fan.

Shane112358 said:
I'm looking for an app icon widget for Sense that has the following properties....I have tried what feels like dozens but there are so many I simply can't try them all.
Ability to hide specific apps that I don't want displayed (so, a blacklist not a whitelist)
No text labels
Ability to be clear or at least mostly clear (see the wallpaper behind it)
Scrollable!
Preferred 5 column grid but not absolutely necessary
The closest I've found is the Folder organizer widget, but it doesn't seem to refresh the apps list ever so anytime I add a new app I have to recreate the widget again. Also, the scrollable function only works in third party launchers (not Sense). I have tried Launcher Pro and ADW but not a huge fan.
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You have to remember that sense is closed source, so it can only do so much. Most widgets that I've found have extra functions for 3rd party launchers such as the ones you've listed.
If you want to hid or get rid of apps, the only way to do that is to hack-uninstall the apps (from what I've been reading around here). Not sure about being "clear", could you be more clear with that? I'm guessing you want transparent widgets?
You can use Desktop Visualizer to help you with your hidden text labels. I use that in combination with folder organizer and launcher pro. Launcher Pro is pretty well designed IMO. It does what sense does, plus more and there's a lot of widgets that seem to support it. You should take a look at the Launcher Pro screenshots created here, there's a lot of excellent customization that I believe will meet your demand. It's possible that you haven't found the look you want that will be efficient for you.

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You have to remember that sense is closed source, so it can only do so much. Most widgets that I've found have extra functions for 3rd party launchers such as the ones you've listed.
If you want to hid or get rid of apps, the only way to do that is to hack-uninstall the apps (from what I've been reading around here). Not sure about being "clear", could you be more clear with that? I'm guessing you want transparent widgets?
You can use Desktop Visualizer to help you with your hidden text labels. I use that in combination with folder organizer and launcher pro. Launcher Pro is pretty well designed IMO. It does what sense does, plus more and there's a lot of widgets that seem to support it. You should take a look at the Launcher Pro screenshots created here, there's a lot of excellent customization that I believe will meet your demand. It's possible that you haven't found the look you want that will be efficient for you.
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Thanks for your thoughts. Does LauncherPro have scrollable email and agenda widgets like Sense? (I know it has messenger although I don't love the implementation...)

[Q] launchers

I'm not going to ask which launcher or anything like that. I already have one in mind if I do decide to go that route.
What I want to know is if they are worth it or not? Do they slow the phone down at all? As it seems as an overlay to an overlay.
I see some, like nova, have a add-on for unread counts for messages and calls and things. Is this saying that without this add-on I won't have a count for missed messages or a notification at all?
Thanks you for the input

launchers
In comparison to the stock LG launcher you'll find you'll actually have a smother experience. Launchers like holo or nova are really light weight and have a smaller footprint in memory than the stock launcher. When you choose a new launcher as default the lg launcher is closed. Or at least resources are being prioritized to the default launcher. I'm a beginner when it comes to how android handles processes so maybe someone else can offer a better explanation. The addons for nova add unread counts to icons on homescreens, app drawer and folders. You'll still get all notifications through the status bar. Its just eye candy and extras you get for the paid version of the launcher.

BadFish79 said:
I'm not going to ask which launcher or anything like that. I already have one in mind if I do decide to go that route.
What I want to know is if they are worth it or not? Do they slow the phone down at all? As it seems as an overlay to an overlay.
I see some, like nova, have a add-on for unread counts for messages and calls and things. Is this saying that without this add-on I won't have a count for missed messages or a notification at all?
Thanks you for the input
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Won't hurt to check out other launchers. If you dont like them simply uninstall and your back to where you were

ADW is old school and basic, I prefer that. Holo is decent so is Apex, but my go to is always Nova. They're all fun to play with.

It's worth it. I use Nova and it's faster and has more organization and customization options than stock LG or AOSP. Just the speed and being able to hide apps from the app drawer is worth it for me. For reference, Nova runs way faster on my Nexus 7 than the JB launcher.

lots of good options. Nova is a great one, but I like Apex and Holo.
To answer your question, if you don't install extensions, then you won't have the message count on the app icon, but that's all it does. I personally don't like it, so I have never installed it.
Honestly though, if you aren't a "power user" who likes to tinker with all of the options in the launcher, Apex, Holo and Nova are all very similar.

Can someone explain the dock as overlay option? Isn't the dock always visible on the home screen?
Sent from my LG-LS970

BadFish79 said:
Can someone explain the dock as overlay option? Isn't the dock always visible on the home screen?
Sent from my LG-LS970
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Default, the dock is basically an extra row of icons ON the desktop, that carries over from screen to screen.
Dock as overlay changes your dock to being a row of icons that is on a layer separate from your desktop. As an example, you can turn this on and turn on a slide up gesture to toggle dock, which would give you a kind of mini app drawer on top of the desktop. If you did not turn this on, toggling dock would bump your desktop icons up and down, as it would then be a part of the desktop and not be a layer on top of it.

Not liking the new Google app circular icons.................

Anyone else not a big fan of the boring circular google icons on the Pixel?
How can I go back to the Marshmallow icons instead? I've searched the GPS and just find icons that you have to use with specific launchers. I don't want to change the stock Pixel launcher as I've grown to like it. Used to be a die hard Nova prime user on my Nexus 6.
Any recommendations for just swapping out the Google application icons to Marshmallow?

The Nova Launcher (Beta) can Be Configured To ExactLy Mimic The Pixel. Launcher Now.

Mdizzle1 said:
The Nova Launcher (Beta) can Be Configured To ExactLy Mimic The Pixel. Launcher Now.
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Does that include the Google Now cards by swiping left at the last screen on the left?

CayenneGTS said:
Does that include the Google Now cards by swiping left at the last screen on the left?
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Pretty sure you can add a full page Google now widget

Mdizzle1 said:
Pretty sure you can add a full page Google now widget
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Just tried it - it not quite the same thing. Thanks for the suggestion though. I'll have to figure out a different way to replace the ugly icons.

Exclusive wallpapers for OP5

I was bored in class so I've made on inkscape some wallpapers for my OnePlus 5.
I recommend you to use it on latest OnePlus Launcher and/or OxygenOS, I based the design on it. (PS: stock 411dp used)
Let me know if I can improve it with any request.
To-do list:
Lockscreen version
Pixel Launcher version
OnePlus 5T version
Important:
There are many version depending on your battery icon(stock, circle, with %...), "Dash charging" icon and "100%" don't fits well, but it's inevitable, I think it doesn't matter at all because 100% icon only last about some minutes and Dash charging icon only shows when fast charging so it's last also little time.
Downloads:
OnePlus Launcher:
Sorry not available right now, I have to redesign them.
Widget used: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tommasoberlose.anotherwidget
OxygenOS lockscreen:
https://mega.nz/#F!nJ8kDBZZ!wEuPu6R2UlzGvoBIe6VnKg

My home screen setup is a tad different. I love the design of it though.
So, do you mind being awesome?
Attached in my current setup.

ab7casper said:
My home screen setup is a tad different. I love the design of it though.
So, do you mind being awesome?
Attached in my current setup.
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I'll support only stock launchers (eg: Pixel launcher, Google now launcher, OnePlus launcher...) since custom launchers are very customizables and I would have to do a wallpaper for every person. Sorry

Updated with lockscreen wallpapers!
I tried only with OxygenOS, I don't know if it's fits also on AOSP lockscreen but it should since they're very similar
Screenshots attached:

axiel7 said:
Updated with lockscreen wallpapers!
I tried only with OxygenOS, I don't know if it's fits also on AOSP lockscreen but it should since they're very similar
Screenshots attached:
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neat! especially the detail on the box to accomodate the clock. :good:
PS: i dont use oneplus launcher (and never will), but this is something good to have for those who have.

Ashish.akc said:
neat! especially the detail on the box to accomodate the clock. :good:
PS: i dont use oneplus launcher (and never will), but this is something good to have for those who have.
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Thanks! I'm planning to do a version for Pixel Launcher, maybe you're interested

axiel7 said:
Thanks! I'm planning to do a version for Pixel Launcher, maybe you're interested
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sure I'll give it a try. who knows I might love it i customise the launcher(nova mostly) to something that's very according to my needs and hence, a bit off with the default setup. but I have google launcher installed too, and I'll keep any eye on this thread for update

Updated OP with important notes.
I've redesigned the lockscreen wallpapers with bigger font and support for all battery icon configurations. I'll do the same for OnePlus Launcher version

Excuse me.... How do I set lockscreen wallpapers?

Gambo_7 said:
Excuse me.... How do I set lockscreen wallpapers?
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Long press homescreen, select "Wallpapers" and swipe to the right for the lockscreen wallpaper, then you can go to the gallery and search your downloaded wallpaper

Anyone tried with Nova launcher ?

L22EEW said:
Anyone tried with Nova launcher ?
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It won't fit well I think

I'm waiting eagerly for homescreen wallpaper

How do I change the icons since the regular apps such as Icon changer don't allow ?

Hi,
I have a big issue with the fact that I can't change the app icons to the ones i want. If I try to use apps like Icon changer, i am warned that "Your launcher may not support creating shortcut via Icon changer ", hence I am not allowed to do so. How can i fix this ? I don't want to install icons from certain icon packs, I want to change them with specific pngs.
Thank you in advance,
Liviu

Use a 3rd party launcher, like Nova. Or wait for the developer to update Icon Changer. The phone has only been available for a few days, and I suspect a number of apps will need to be updated to support it.

I am surprised about the small icon size when you put a few icons in a folder. I change the resolution to HD+ but that makes them no much bigger.
Pixel 2 launcher show's much bigger icons using folders but I like somehow the stock launcher.
Any ideas how to make the icons in folder look bigger?

heyster said:
I am surprised about the small icon size when you put a few icons in a folder. I change the resolution to HD+ but that makes them no much bigger.
Pixel 2 launcher show's much bigger icons using folders but I like somehow the stock launcher.
Any ideas how to make the icons in folder look bigger?
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3rd party launcher is the only way, Nova Launcher is the most used

*Detection* said:
3rd party launcher is the only way, Nova Launcher is the most used
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At first I was not that happy with Nova but.....
I found a backup for the S9 and did import and hat to tweak it a bit.
Here a screenshot of the touchwiz and one of the Nova launcher.

Touchwiz is the first thing I dump on a tablet or phone and I've used Nova since it first came out. Lately though I've been using Microsoft Launcher (formally Arrow) and like a lot if it's features.