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google now as home launcher??

hi, i was just wondering if its possible to make google now my home screen. i realized i don't need a launcher because i have a ton of apps and instead of swiping through my drawer i often find myself just typing in the app in the search bar. With the new swype keyboard in 4.2 its much quicker to launch an app that way, i also put my dock apps in my lmt launcher and don't use widgets except for the search bar of course. so has anyone figured out how to make google now their HS? i would love for it to just open when i press home and open right after unlocking the lockscreen.

No launcher = no Android

Closest you could manage would be a single launcher page with a clock widget that looks like Google now plus some minor themeing.

Lets tweak your idea and make it a widget for Now, that would be pretty sweet.

WiredPirate said:
Lets tweak your idea and make it a widget for Now, that would be pretty sweet.
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yeah it would be pretty cool to have a full screen scrollable google now widget. i just don't have the know how to produce something like that

there is a launcher, i believe it is called sflauncher that is modeled after google now you could try.

chasew83 said:
there is a launcher, i believe it is called sflauncher that is modeled after google now you could try.
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yeah ive tried it but im looking to just make google now the home launcher not just something that looks like it. does anyone know if i can remap the home button to just open google now?

With a custom launcher i think you can. For example i'm using nova launcher, and under the gesture and behavior menu you can choose the home button behavior with several action and all you app. The only thing i'm not sure about is if you can set only an app or even an app's activity (like is gnow)...

True Modded/Alternative Launcher

Hey all!
I've been doing some searching and can't seem to find an answer to my question: is there a proper Pixel 3 modded/alternative launcher.
I'm looking for a launcher that is identical to the stock launcher (same app drawer, home screens, gap between the search bar and dock etc) but with some extra features like app hiding and custom icons. I've looked at CPL and Rootless Launcher but they don't seem quite right.
Does anyone know if anything exists or is this something I'm going to have to do without (for now) or try and create myself?
As always, TIA!

I believe that's exactly what Lawnchair Launcher is meant to be.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&hl=en_US

beejkitsune said:
Hey all!
I've been doing some searching and can't seem to find an answer to my question: is there a proper Pixel 3 modded/alternative launcher.
I'm looking for a launcher that is identical to the stock launcher (same app drawer, home screens, gap between the search bar and dock etc) but with some extra features like app hiding and custom icons. I've looked at CPL and Rootless Launcher but they don't seem quite right.
Does anyone know if anything exists or is this something I'm going to have to do without (for now) or try and create myself?
As always, TIA!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-ruthless-pixel-launcher-based-t3755903

cambunch said:
I believe that's exactly what Lawnchair Launcher is meant to be.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&hl=en_US
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Lawnchair doesn't seem to replicate 3XL launcher the same but I could be imagining things so I'll have another look.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-ruthless-pixel-launcher-based-t3755903
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I'd not tried Ruthless so I'll give it a go.
Thank you both!

These were almost perfect except setting them as default launcher gets rid of the suggested apps dock and search bar from the regents/app switcher.
Also, I can't seem to get the Google Feed (swipe left) to install/work properly either.
At this rate I feel I'm leaning more and more likely to root to get my perfect Pixel but doing so within the first six month voids my phone contract Toss plus my s/o is a bit of a technophobe and doesn't want me "breaking a new phone".
Root also kills my banking app and a few games I play so...gah!

beejkitsune said:
These were almost perfect except setting them as default launcher gets rid of the suggested apps dock and search bar from the regents/app switcher.
Also, I can't seem to get the Google Feed (swipe left) to install/work properly either.
At this rate I feel I'm leaning more and more likely to root to get my perfect Pixel but doing so within the first six month voids my phone contract Toss plus my s/o is a bit of a technophobe and doesn't want me "breaking a new phone".
Root also kills my banking app and a few games I play so...gah!
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Suggested app dock when swiping up is something i miss as well. Just recently began using DU Rom again now that active edge is working. That is really one of the things that i miss while using the included launcher.

beejkitsune said:
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Have y'all try lawnchair 2
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tylSWxlAXW1FCYTf-q18SKb8-LCK8Vh/view?usp=drivesdk[/url]
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I'm using Lawnchair 2 and I have to say that it's the most similar launcher to the original one at the moment.
Pie recents, feed, even actions in the app drawer, plus all the customization. Usually when you change icon pack you see the original icon in the recents screen, with lauwnchair you have the new icon pack everywhere, even in the recents.

I too want a launcher I can
Hide Apps,
Folders in the launcher itself or groups like Nova.
That's really about it . i'm using nova right now but sometimes i feel it's too heavy

masri1987 said:
I too want a launcher I can
Hide Apps,
Folders in the launcher itself or groups like Nova.
That's really about it . i'm using nova right now but sometimes i feel it's too heavy
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Try the latest alpha of Lawnchair V2. I'm happy with it albeit without the recents dock but the only fix for that is root which I'm not in a position to do at the moment but I guess I can live without of the trade offs. Sesame Shortcuts just got integration too which is cool as well as grouped app drawer like Nova.

beejkitsune said:
Try the latest alpha of Lawnchair V2. I'm happy with it albeit without the recents dock but the only fix for that is root which I'm not in a position to do at the moment but I guess I can live without of the trade offs. Sesame Shortcuts just got integration too which is cool as well as grouped app drawer like Nova.
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question how do i get the recents dock (i have root).. thanks in advanced
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also where's the latest lawnchair v2?
You posted this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tylSWxlAXW1FCYTf-q18SKb8-LCK8Vh/view
Xda posted this
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270208

masri1987 said:
question how do i get the recents dock (i have root).. thanks in advanced
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also where's the latest lawnchair v2?
You posted this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tylSWxlAXW1FCYTf-q18SKb8-LCK8Vh/view
Xda posted this
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270208
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There is a Magisk module I think called QuickStep that will enable the recents dock and you can get Lawnchair Launcher from either APK Mirror or I follow the Telegram channel.

beejkitsune said:
There is a Magisk module I think called QuickStep that will enable the recents dock and you can get Lawnchair Launcher from either APK Mirror or I follow the Telegram channel.
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i think u meant quickswitch ... i have that already (not enabled), i just joined their channel, gonna give it a whirl!

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/deletescape/lawnchair/

TOP 5 app NOTE 10 +

Share your Top 5 APPS for NOTE 10+

Adobe Rush
Good Lock
CCSWE
Synergy/Substrantum
Vanced
Update:remove synergy/substratum. Hex works better
Adding another one that I forget but its the ultimate if you know how to use it. Tasker.

dwertz said:
Adobe Rush
Good Lock
CCSWE
Synergy/Substrantum
Vanced
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Agree on most except for synergy, haven't tried it but I am pretty satisfied with Samsung's built-in theme store option, they offer a lot of decent themes for free and some good paid options too.
I don't have anything to add except s-note (samsung notes?) and maybe the coloring app built into the S-pen menu, both are pretty good and exclusive to the note

synergy does not work(for me) on system ui and all samsung apps (messaging, settings, etc..) had to go back to samsung themes. Used flux and pitchblack s.

Hexinstaller
Nova launcher
Nicelock
Vanced
Arc Lighting
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Vitali00000 said:
Hexinstaller
Nova launcher
Nicelock
Vanced
Arc Lighting
Sent from my Samsung SM-N975F using XDA Labs
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wow i am flattered thank you

Vitali00000 said:
Hexinstaller
Nova launcher
Nicelock
Vanced
Arc Lighting
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Does hex work with Nova? Want does it bring that Nova doesn't?

ronjr123 said:
Does hex work with Nova? Want does it bring that Nova doesn't?
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For me works all

1.Hex installer
2.Synergy/substratum
3.Good lock (all the apps especially task changer)
4.Aodnotify
5.Lawnchair v2 launcher with pie app animations
( to select go to setting, desktop, app animation)

One Hand Operation +
Edge Touch
Cerberus
ACR
Always On Edge

therealroyston2 said:
1.Hex installer
2.Synergy/substratum
3.Good lock (all the apps especially task changer)
4.Aodnotify
5.Lawnchair v2 launcher with pie app animations
( to select go to setting, desktop, app animation)
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Love those animations. Is there a way that we could change the app close animations to pie as well?

GMD Gesture control
One hand operation
Skvalex call recorder
AquaMail
Dropsync

torickray said:
One Hand Operation +
Edge Touch
Cerberus
ACR
Always On Edge
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ACR user , I was wondering if the other side party get warn that this call being recorded? Do they know if we are recording phone?

gotojanoo said:
ACR user , I was wondering if the other side party get warn that this call being recorded? Do they know if we are recording phone?
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No. They won't know.

torickray said:
No. They won't know.
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Cool thanks. I just tried. Volume low on both side somehow.

therealroyston2 said:
1.Hex installer
2.Synergy/substratum
3.Good lock (all the apps especially task changer)
4.Aodnotify
5.Lawnchair v2 launcher with pie app animations
( to select go to setting, desktop, app animation)
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Applying themes via Hex installer....is your dialer dial buttons themed properly?

note4 guy said:
Share your Top 5 APPS for NOTE 10+
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Pulsesms - I like customized notification per person, schedule SMS for later, web interface to text from PC.

Vitali00000 said:
Hexinstaller
Nova launcher
Nicelock
Vanced
Arc Lighting
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Does Micro G work for Vance work on note 10+? I can't login on my note 10 +. But my Tab S3 login just fine.

my370z said:
Does Micro G work for Vance work on note 10+? I can't login on my note 10 +. But my Tab S3 login just fine.
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Yap.

Nova Launcher
Sesame
FNG
aodNotify
Pen Up

Nova Launcher - Icons default to AI when closing down apps

Hello,
I am new to Android and I have recently installed Nova on my Note 10 and got it looking exactly how i want it but when i go to quick switch or close my apps the Icons on the top are the old ones that i was running on Samsungs AI, Is their anyway to change this in the settings or is this just how Samsung cover it so you can fully use Nova?
The Icons appear on my Home Screen and App Drawer but when i select the home button to swipe between open apps the top app icon is my old one from when i was on samsungs AI instead of nova.
I am running Android 9 and Nova Prime 6.1.11
Any help would be brilliant.

Have you chosen Nova to be your default launcher? Not sure what else would be causing your icon pack to not stick.
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Hi,
I have defaulted it in the Nova Launcher and in the Settings but it sticks for the home screen and the App Draw but not if your flicking between open apps or in the Apps section in settings, I wonder if anyone who has a 10 is having this issue as well with Nova Launcher?
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Have you chosen Nova to be your default launcher? Not sure what else would be causing your icon pack to not stick.
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Pilly88 said:
Hello,
I am new to Android and I have recently installed Nova on my Note 10 and got it looking exactly how i want it but when i go to quick switch or close my apps the Icons on the top are the old ones that i was running on Samsungs AI, Is their anyway to change this in the settings or is this just how Samsung cover it so you can fully use Nova?
The Icons appear on my Home Screen and App Drawer but when i select the home button to swipe between open apps the top app icon is my old one from when i was on samsungs AI instead of nova.
I am running Android 9 and Nova Prime 6.1.11
Any help would be brilliant.
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As additional info on this as I've tried to help in person but run out of ideas...
We've double checked that Nova is definitely set as the default launcher - issue persists
We've tried clearing Nova's app cache - issue persists
We've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Nova - issue persists
We've tried clearing partition cache - issue persists
It's a bit confusing as on the surface Nova seems to be doing it's job, but when going in to the apps part of the settings menu all of the default Samsung theme icons are there instead of the ones set in Nova (not the case on the other Android phones running Nova that we have access to, which keep the icon pack loaded in to Nova through the entire system). Then trying to switch between apps seems to reset the whole thing to the default Samsung theme.
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Update: We think it's a Samsung problem!
Tried Apex and Smart Launcher 5, both having the exact same issue. At this point I'm inclined to think it's actually an issue with something in how the new Samsung Note 10+ works with launchers.
Anyone else got this working properly? What launcher have you used?

I think it is how the system is designed . maybe with android 10 that will change

Fingers Crossed It will, Thank you.
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I think it is how the system is designed . maybe with android 10 that will change
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first thing I did upon receiving my exynos note10 plus was to install nova, prime version, and download the icon packs of my choice, and, as always, zero problems, any customization I set, sticks no matter what, so, The issue has nothing to do with samsug or ultimately with Pie

Maybe it's a Note 10 thing, have you tried a device reset?
No problems with Nova on my Exynos Note 10 plus 5G, as on all devices in my house, S9, Note 8, Note 9, the first customisation is Nova Prime.
Maybe someone with Note 10 could chime in.

Have you tried going into the settings of Nova launcher, selecting look and feel, select icon style, select icon theme. And then toggle between the marshmallow default, the system, and the icon pack you use. I use the icons from a Samsung icon theme pack. And have to do this. But it works Everytime.

Question Task Bar with Nova Laucher

Does the task bar works with alternative launcher?
Thank you

That's a great question! As a Nova launcher user here for over a decade I'd love to know as well because the task bar looks to be great for multi tasking on this device. A game changer, TBH.
If not, this may be the first time since like the SII, I use an Android device without Nova. Time will tell, I guess.
Nova could be updated to co-exist, but I wouldn't hold my breath now as they were bought out.

cpufrost said:
That's a great question! As a Nova launcher user here for over a decade I'd love to know as well because the task bar looks to be great for multi tasking on this device. A game changer, TBH.
If not, this may be the first time since like the SII, I use an Android device without Nova. Time will tell, I guess.
Nova could be updated to co-exist, but I wouldn't hold my breath now as they were bought out.
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The taskbar is really a game changer! Got the phone friday, and I use the taskbar far more than I thought I would.

sindresv said:
The taskbar is really a game changer! Got the phone friday, and I use the taskbar far more than I thought I would.
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Can you please install Nova Laucher and tell us if the task bar is working?
Thank you very much in advance

Fold 3 user here awaiting my Fold 4 this week. Have the same question as I use Nova on my F3. I'm sure I'd miss the Nova features if I fall back to stock launcher (starting with custom icons per app).
The F3 has a dock that can sit pinned along the right hand side of the screen (which I never use) which works with Nova -- I'm hoping the new 12L inspired bottom dock works the same way (e.g. launcher independent).

I friend confirm that it works!

it works but it take the icons from the touchwiz and they do not appear and disappear, they are always fixed, I will try tomorrow with mine

Let us know how it goes. Another user on Reddit said there bar was never there with the Niagra launcher.

Unfortunately the task bar works very badly with Nova

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Unfortunately the task bar works very badly with Nova
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Yeah, I found out that as well. It was rather buggy. So for now, I have stopped to use the taskbar feature.
Because i'm not giving up Nova Launcher for the taskbar feature .

Doesn't work at all on mine, the Task bar switch is disabled if not using the Samsung home.

It seems to be associated with the launcher set as default - it it isn't Samsung One UI Home - the taskbar doesn't show.
I'm using Lightning Launcher - and this is the behavior - so not per se associated with Nova.
Anyhow - I'm experimenting with it now - what I've settled on doing - as I'd like to use the taskbar - is:
- leave One UI set as default home
- write a script in Tasker to switch to Lightning Launcher immediately once the One UI home is activated
Alternatively - maybe we could find a remapper for the home-software-button press - which would switch to a desired app instead of bringing you to One UI. This might work.
I'll be investigating it. If anyone knows of a remapper along the lines mentioned above - please hint. Maybe this would be the easiest way...

So it works with Tasker - if you create a Profile - select the OneUI Home activity there and choose to open the desired launcher - it's allright.
Most of the time then - when you press home, the OneUI home will flash briefly before Tasker switches it to - in my case Lightning Launcher. But it's bearable.
So in principle, Lightning is my home launcher now - via the above workaround, and the taskbar works with all the apps etc. - that's nice. :O)

白い熊 said:
So it works with Tasker - if you create a Profile - select the OneUI Home activity there and choose to open the desired launcher - it's allright.
Most of the time then - when you press home, the OneUI home will flash briefly before Tasker switches it to - in my case Lightning Launcher. But it's bearable.
So in principle, Lightning is my home launcher now - via the above workaround, and the taskbar works with all the apps etc. - that's nice. :O)
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I'll guess this is not possible to do with 'Bixby Routines' or 'MacroDroid' ?

Tom-Helge said:
I'll guess this is not possible to do with 'Bixby Routines' or 'MacroDroid' ?
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Don't know - I use Tasker.

I've set up my ZF4 with stock launcher. Very challenging to erase all the muscle memory of 10 years of Nova just for the Taskbar...grrr

I use Edge for multitasking on my Note 20. Just dragging an app gives me two screens. Same as on my tab6
Does Edge still exist on the z 4?

mickliq said:
I've set up my ZF4 with stock launcher. Very challenging to erase all the muscle memory of 10 years of Nova just for the Taskbar...grrr
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All that swiping that I learned Nova on my Note 20. Will not change that for the taskbar, I think.
However... I never played longer than 1 minute with Folds

herpi said:
I use Edge for multitasking on my Note 20. Just dragging an app gives me two screens. Same as on my tab6
Does Edge still exist on the z 4?
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Yes!

mickliq said:
Yes!
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Great. If (if) i buy a Fold 4 I can do multitasking with Nova.