Ok so as of the 26th every now and again I get what looks like a screen shot of my wall paper with my home screens shrunken down on it, show up as my wallpaper.
Bloody thing just shows up on it's own and trends to go away after I've launched and shut down some apps (most commonly and reliably games)
My normal wall paper looks like this:
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And the phantom wallpaper looks like this:
Those shrunken home screens in the middle are not "touchable" they do nothing, and They're there in landscape mode as well:
It also sort of shows up in the background of games.. But oddly enough, only the shrunken homescreens..
Any suggestions of what might be causing it?
Or how to stop it happening again?
**Edit: Oh yeah it's the ADWLauncher
Also no custom ROM/Kernel and no root since the LA4 update
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Very odd!
Is that ADW Launcher? And are you running a custom rom?
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that bit... Yes it's ADWlauncher
No ROM and no root since the LA4 update
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Man I have no idea, tried googling for a bit and couldn't find anything.
Do games run okay, no other graphical glitches? (So we can rule out GPU issue.)
Did you try to uninstall and re-install ADW? Maybe even clear its backup and other files on the SD. (Maybe some old file is messing things up.)
Does it happen on stock launcher as well? (So we can test if it's ADW or something else)
When you experience this, and you rotate the device, do the "phantoms" switch to the bottom? I can see them on the bottom in landscape mode in your pics. (No idea why, but I'm just interested)
Maybe changing the number of homescreens helps? (Maybe it'll reset something)
I'm firing in the dark here, hope it helps your troubleshoot.
Have tried resetting the launcher and also resetting and clearing it's data, it keeps coming back.
Will uninstall it next and see if it happen in stock
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Yeah, it's ADW. It pops up when i press the home button on the default homescreen. Very annoying, and i haven't found a way to deactivate it.
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Stock doesn't do it, so yeah it's the other launcher.
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Hmm interesting.
I uninstalled the ADW launcher and it went away, I then reinstalled it so that I would know if it was updated, but left the touchwiz active... And the bloody thing has come back!
How weird is that...?!?
It's now happening in touchwiz, but only when ADW launcher is installed... But not necessarily being used...
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Aww crap.
I've uninstalled ADW launcher and now it's still there.
Now I'm concerned the device might be b0rked :-(
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Ok I rebooted after uninstalling the other launcher and launched a few high end games and fiddled around for a bit and it's now not showing up
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Did you do any dpi modifications?
If all else fails, a full wipe should probably fix it
If it still has this problem afterwards you should get it returned
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Did you do any dpi modifications?
If all else fails, a full wipe should probably fix it
If it still has this problem afterwards you should get it returned
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Nope no DPI Mods
Getting it returned isn't really an option... its a grey import.
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Nope no DPI Mods
Getting it returned isn't really an option... its a grey import.
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Ah
Did you do a hard/factory reset?
Maybe there is a Samsung service center near you?
http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/location/supportServiceLocation.do?page=SERVICE.LOCATION
So far , since the uninstall and following reboot its now behaving itself...
Will keep an eye out.
just FYI it looks like the Dev for ADW Launcher Ex has stopped working on it.
Now I have to try and find a launcher that is acceptable to use.. TouchWiz is utter rubbish.
Haha, that link you gave me only works on Us addresses.. I'm in Australia ;-)
Go Launcher isn't too bad, quite snappy. The problem doesnt show up with Go launcher Ex either.
I'm missing some features... like being able to asign transparent gif as an icon etc... but I'll keep playing.
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Just found this, really awesome.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/go-launcher/com.gau.go.launcher
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Just found this, really awesome.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/go-launcher/com.gau.go.launcher
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I tried it. Its just an ADW rip with some functions missing and a couple more added? Not really a big deal.
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The app drawer is pretty cool, but it's laggy for me
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It's like ADW meets MIUI. I loved the fact that I could have 5x5 on my launcher screen, but it contributed to my phone freezing. Might look into it after the kinks are worked out, but not till then.....
lol. old thread. but yes it is quite awesome. im using it as my default now.
Go Contacts is pretty nice too
I love this launcher. The only thing I wish it had was a 3D app drawer.
Ihaveanepic said:
I tried it. Its just an ADW rip with some functions missing and a couple more added? Not really a big deal.
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Haha what? They're both launchers yes. Its not a rip anymore than Touchwiz is a rip of adw
Captivating
Please add option to hide home icon at the bottom and tabs on the top of app grid (and extend grid to 4x6 or 5x7)
It would be nice to be able to reduce swipe actions sensitivity. I use phone with resistive screen so wrong swipes instead of clicks are often.
p.s. folders in app grid on HVGA screen looks ugly Its hard to visually separate them from other icons
I was liking this launcher, but it loses the widgets on every screen every so often...but ALWAYS on a reboot..so its kind of a pain
Mikey, I really could use your help reallly quick!
I'm trying to theme Go Launcher, but I can't find where the icons for the dock are stored at.
This one to be specific...
Thanks!
EDIT: Seems like the rar didn't fully extract... I found it...
I attached the png
/data/app/com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/
edit: i is slowwwwwww. well maybe someone else wants it
tysj said:
I attached the png
/data/app/com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/
edit: i is slowwwwwww
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Haha still, thanks man.
Care to share that wallpaper?
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MikeyMike01 said:
Care to share that wallpaper?
Sent from my Infuse 4G
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All come from Mortem Tuan - Here is his thread.
Here is his website with hundreds of wallpapers. He's in the process of moving a lot of them around, so yeah.
Purple
Orange
Green
Blue
Green & Serendipity Logo
EDIT: If you are talking about the one with the picture I posted... I just got it off the GO Laucner Ex Market Place thing. It was a display picture...
Go Launcher 2.55 graphic bug?
Anyone still using this? 2.53 is fine, once upgraded to 2.55, the wallpaper is shrinked and colors and icons have shadows and display weirdly.
I am emailing the dev now hope they can fix it soon.
Running on Apex 9.2 + Talon 0.4.22
killer23d said:
Anyone still using this? 2.53 is fine, once upgraded to 2.55, the wallpaper is shrinked and colors and icons have shadows and display weirdly.
I am emailing the dev now hope they can fix it soon.
Running on Apex 9.2 + Talon 0.4.22
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didn't happen to me...I'm using a no-scroll cropped wallpaper though, with 1 homescreen and no icons/widgets on it...
imo go launcher ex is one of the best very fast and a ton of free themes its my only launcher right now on my rooted vibrant
I have to say paid for launcher pro and adw. Although I use adw on my tab, my phone running miui rocks with go launcher.
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Anyone still using this? 2.53 is fine, once upgraded to 2.55, the wallpaper is shrinked and colors and icons have shadows and display weirdly.
I am emailing the dev now hope they can fix it soon.
Running on Apex 9.2 + Talon 0.4.22
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Go to Preferences>Advanced Settings>Hign quality drawing - Make sure it is checked, you will get your high quality graphics back.
Just came out. offers a lot more features than the original. anyone going to buy?
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What new features are included?
Ugh, I can't purchase it, I was hoping this problem would go away when I got the Nexus S. Problem: Can't purchase any app that is priced in euros.
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The app's author made a video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD5WD-HDagM&feature=player_embedded
EDIT: Looks slow because I think the video was made using the Android Emulator rather than an actual device. Just pointing that out before folks start going "omgitsslowzz"
just purchased and it does seem a lot slower than LP. luckily i was able to return within the 15 minutes.
It's blazing fast on my NS and my N1
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This is replacing my launcher pro.
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So far, other than the nifty new animations, app drawer, presets, it looks the same as the free ADW.Launcher which I currently use and my favorite. More than likely I'll buy it, once I finish watching the video.
Differences between ADW.Launcher and ADWLauncher EX
ADWLauncher EX is based on the ADW.Launcher opensource code with a lot of new additions and improvements, like for example:
5 different app drawer styles/behaviors
3D Nexus One like applications drawer
2 different plain vertical applications drawers styles, the “old one” and a new fast and smooth one
2 different Iphone-like horizontal applications drawers, a traditional paginated one and a new one with continuous fling
Different desktop transitions (8 at the moment): new animations while navigating through your desktop screens. Try them all, they’re crazy!!!
New Icons configurations/look and feel: Tweak your desktop icons, change its sizes, add coloured backgrounds, change font size, color, etc!
New fast presets mode: Quickly change the whole desktop configuration by 1 click!
Editable desktop icons for applications, shortcuts and folders!
Lots of code improvements
More, more more to come!!
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What if I already have the free ADW.Launcher? Does buying EX mean I have to reset all my options and homescreens, or is there a way to transfer them over?
My god.. this is the shiiit!... the shiiiit!!
Most badass laucher ive tried..
Fast preset on galaxy s(jpu+voodoo5.0.3), If i lunch any program(s) and compare to Lp ex... best launcher so far, hands down allahterror kneestand.. whatever, its the ****.!
zorak950 said:
What if I already have the free ADW.Launcher? Does buying EX mean I have to reset all my options and homescreens, or is there a way to transfer them over?
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Probably new shrug. Try backing it up and see if it works.
It worked! but you have to rename the original adw.launcher backup file to the EX backup file.
ADW.Launcher backup files:
adw_launcher.db
adw_settings.xml
Rename both to adw_ex_launcher.db and adw_ex_settings.xml
Course you'll need to readd your widgets though. But most of the settings transfer over.
How do I get the 1st dock back? I swipe up and get the hidden dock but how I get the other dock back?
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plmiller0905 said:
How do I get the 1st dock back? I swipe up and get the hidden dock but how I get the other dock back?
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Swipe down.
I tried it. I still prefer launcherpro.
Same here.. I prefer lp
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this thing rocks on my samsung spica i5700, better than LP , the EX version of ADW is better than the latest LP is all I have to say after 9 hours of usage ...blazing fast ...good work anderweb!
Works incredibly on my Galaxy Tab & NS! Thanks for the heads up!
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Swipe down.
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Everytime I swipe down...my taskbar comes down with it...
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plmiller0905 said:
Everytime I swipe down...my taskbar comes down with it...
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You need to swipe down on the dock itself. Put an app in that 2nd dock, it'll make it easier.
Hm... LP still seems smoother to me. And LP still doesn't feel as smooth as it does on my N1 or Vibrant... guess I'll have to wait for a gingerbread compatible LP.
First get Nova Launcher the paid version
Play with it and soon the lag disappears
Second get a screen protector!
There you go. No need to for all out instructions or reviews
Our note 4 is Awesome. Its how you use it and maintain it is how it will continue!
Wtf?
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Um... What?
Lol fail
Thanks man. You have just saved my day. I should donate to your PayPal account for you incredible wisdom. Next time I have speed issues with my note 4 which is already lag free I will come to you so you can recommend me an app that everyone has seen before. Not to mention the screen protector idea. I mean. Silly me, why didn't I think of that.
Nova creates about a one second delay before my click registers when I click on an app such as messaging for example. I went straight back to Touchwiz since there is no reason for that.
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Stick to kung fu mate
mind blown
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Nova creates about a one second delay before my click registers when I click on an app such as messaging for example. I went straight back to Touchwiz since there is no reason for that.
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THIS!!!! I dont know why people keep changing launcher from touchwiz to nova launcher!!!!
nova launcher is laggy compared to touchwiz on galaxy note 4!! i keep going back to TW after trying nova launcher.
Now im starting to like the mi launcher prime, its been 4 days im using this launcher thou i experienced lags but who cares,
i just love the overall ui of my phone and the themes.
Cos nova is better than tw.... That's widely regarded. If you prefer tw that's fine. I probably don't like the colour of your bathroom. That's fine too.. It's called preference!
Wow great guide man! You solved all the worlds problems.
Maybe you can add a third step: Charge your phone after at night so you don't need to buy a new one after the battery is dead.
Another tip. Buy a SD card to store data on it. So you gain 37,43% cpu speed. I swear
Speaking of TW and Nova, one of the reasons I've been using Nova for the last few years (besides the customization and fluidity) is the option the backup the settings thorough the built in option or TB when switching roms.
Is there a way to backup the settings and grid on TW? Built in option or TB...?
I actually never tried to do it using TB because I preferred not to mess with system apps and backup user apps or xml backup...
Why would any sane person use a screen protector? It has gorilla glass 4, as long as you aren't stabbing the phone it will be fine
gabi11 said:
Speaking of TW and Nova, one of the reasons I've been using Nova for the last few years (besides the customization and fluidity) is the option the backup the settings thorough the built in option or TB when switching roms.
Is there a way to backup the settings and grid on TW? Built in option or TB...?
I actually never tried to do it using TB because I preferred not to mess with system apps and backup user apps or xml backup...
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I use MyBackupPro to backup my TW homescreens. It works well except with some widgets.
Satan, is that you ??
Really? Half of you really need to get a sense of humor. The hardest part of dealing with peoples concern with any samsung device is their hatred for Touchwhiz. Of course this in not a guide. Rather a simple suggestion to those who think Galaxy Flagships are laggy. They arent laggy. The Natural Touchwhiz Home launcher is built that way for looks. replacing it with Nova or others provides a quick response and stock AOSP look while maintaining the additions Samsung gives us.
Screen protector are for scratches not cracks IMO but even GG4 can crack and get scratches
Er. Aditya said:
Satan, is that you ??
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Why Satan and not Tim Cook?
Tom540 said:
Why would any sane person use a screen protector? It has gorilla glass 4, as long as you aren't stabbing the phone it will be fine
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Other people in the gorilla glass 4 thread have already gotten scratches on their screens. Even when GG3 came out everyone said you didn't need a screen protector. Then look what happened, people with sand in their pockets were tearing it up. I don't believe every claim companies make. Yes is it stronger. I will still use a rubber on this chick.
Just picked up my N6 today and for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get The Weather Channel widget to show up in the Google Now Launcher. I downloaded Nova Launcher and when I load widgets there, The Weather Channel widgets all show up. When I go back to the Google Now Launcher, press and hold in a blank space, and go to widgets, they just won't show up (TWC widgets, other widgets show up fine). I really love this weather widget AND the google launcher. I don't want to go back to nova if I don't have to. Any ideas??
Are the Widgets first in line? Its been awhile since I used GEM, but I know there is a weather app that the Widgets show first in the list rather than where they should fall in place.
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Casper34 said:
Are the Widgets first in line? Its been awhile since I used GEM, but I know there is a weather app that the Widgets show first in the list rather than where they should fall in place.
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I looked on all of the widget pages, it only has the google news & weather widgets.
Eetabeetay said:
I looked on all of the widget pages, it only has the google news & weather widgets.
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Shows on the first page of mine. And the second......
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Shows on the first page of mine. And the second......
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That's so strange, mine does not show up there. J/W what build are you on? Would that make a difference? I literally cannot think of anything else. I'm on LMY47E. All I've done is bring it home, unlock the boot loader, and root it.
Rastarom 5.1.
Don't think builds would matter. Its still LP. Try uninstalling and reinstalling it.
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Did you try restarting?
Uninstalled, reinstalled, rebooted phone, force stopped the Google Now Launcher. Still nothing. I work for Verizon tech support, I should know how to fix this but everything I try just comes up with nothing. I'm completely baffled.
Eetabeetay said:
I work for Verizon tech support
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You better remove that comment before you get bombarded with questions!!!
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/Facepalm lets hope no one looks at this thread, it really is a pretty boring issue lmao.
LOL, idk what happened, I did a 2nd restart and it's there. Anyway thank you both for your help. :good:
Eetabeetay said:
LOL, idk what happened, I did a 2nd restart and it's there. Anyway thank you both for your help. :good:
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It's been happening to me occasionally on Nova and Action Launcher since 5.1 came out. Download an app and the associated widgets don't show up without a reboot. I don't use GEL without Xposed so I wasn't sure if that would work or not. Glad it started working for you though.
By the way, what's the word on that S6 Developer Edition for Verizon? :silly: haha jk
lets get it started
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Hot water bleeding our colors,
Posted the wrong one,
I do not like anything on my home screen, I use Next Launcher to make the app launcher to disappear, and to make notifications disappear also,so when I show the beautiful screen that is all that person sees . I use the edge launcher to get to the things I need quickly.
i like things simple lol
Todays
pmjj said:
I do not like anything on my home screen, I use Next Launcher to make the app launcher to disappear, and to make notifications disappear also,so when I show the beautiful screen that is all that person sees . I use the edge launcher to get to the things I need quickly.
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lol now thats plane
Here is my home screen with nova launcher beta with google now integration and another widget at the top. I don't really like the weather part of the widget cause it does not update the weather fast enough for me but its cool for now. I like my clean look. Never been a fan of touch wiz.
happy day folks!
I think this is pretty simplistic and ultra easy on my battery..
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I'm glad the Verizon Note 8 is getting some traction
Just have 3 pages of dock icons. I don't like them all over the screen like a crapple iphone...
gen3benz said:
Just have 3 pages of dock icons. I don't like them all over the screen like a crapple iphone...
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Apparently Shawn from the walking dead found a beach in Arizona. Nice job.
Tyie101 said:
Apparently Shawn from the walking dead found a beach in Arizona. Nice job.
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LOL
I get told I look like him all the time. Cheers
My Note 8 Home screen set up
No extra launcher. Just used icon color changing app and floating. Really wish someone could make a fully themed dialer and sms app so I don't have to use the third party app like Pulse (my current, highly customizable sms app). Although I think it's time I learned how to theme apps rather than just icons
theroncr said:
No extra launcher. Just used icon color changing app and floating. Really wish someone could make a fully themed dialer and sms app so I don't have to use the third party app like Pulse (my current, highly customizable sms app). Although I think it's time I learned how to theme apps rather than just icons
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If you know how to use bk disabled you can have any paid app from theme store for free.
cclem81 said:
If you know how to use bk disabled you can have any paid app from theme store for free.
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I will certainly be looking into that. Primarily I want to change the dial screen to a blue call button and things like that.... any videos or hints on how to accomplish things of that nature?
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jon35620 .. what is that live wallpaper you're using ?