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Hey guys. Sorry if this is a stupid question. I've searched and google'd and couldnt find the answer. Could someone explain how to use this app?
I've seen docks with four icons with different apps linked to them, but im stuck with the three buttoms (apps, phone, personalize).
I want to change the dock and some icons but after watching some tutorials for this app the phone doesn't have some of the options in the tutorials.
Im on 2.2.1, S-OFF, and rooted.
Can someone teach me how to do this with this app? And if this app can't do that can someone direct me to one that can?
Thanks!! Sorry for being a noob

To have custom items in your dock use an other launcher then Sense. Something like ADW or launcher pro. Hope this helps
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good launchers:
GO Launcher (EX) - my favorite so far
ADW Launcher (EX)
Launcher Pro
OpenHome
Panda Home
Launcher 7 - Windows Phone 7-styled, usable but not really similar to the real WP7 experience

if only go launcher had the ability to disable the dock and use adw icon themes, it would have been perfect.

hussainmushahid said:
if only go launcher had the ability to disable the dock
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Well, you could just leave all of the icons in the blank, the go launcher has an option for that.
and use adw icon themes, it would have been perfect.
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Yeah, that would've been neat, but I'm sticking to Desktop VisualizeR right now where this wouldn't help either way.

hisbrightsky said:
Well, you could just leave all of the icons in the blank, the go launcher has an option for that.
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I want to put something in that empty space, only ADW has the option to completely disable the dock.

hussainmushahid said:
I want to put something in that empty space, only ADW has the option to completely disable the dock.
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Yup, that's true.

do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?

chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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I don't think so.

chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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Launcher pro + customer launcher icons.
change icons, and the dock itself.
Excellent. Gives the phone a new look at any time.

jaztim said:
Launcher pro + customer launcher icons.
change icons, and the dock itself.
Excellent. Gives the phone a new look at any time.
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thats just on the launcher dock, i mean inside the app drawer

does Goluncher can change the lock screen??? if yes: how? if no: which app could help me?

hisbrightsky said:
good launchers:
GO Launcher (EX) - my favorite so far
ADW Launcher (EX)
Launcher Pro
OpenHome
Panda Home
Launcher 7 - Windows Phone 7-styled, usable but not really similar to the real WP7 experience
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where i can download these? can i use these apps even my fone is unrooted.

johnnyoch said:
where i can download these? can i use these apps even my fone is unrooted.
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You can find them in the Market on your phone.
And yes you can use them without root.
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chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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launcher pro+ and adw launcher ex both have the option to change the icons in the app drawer. Just download a .apk icon/theme file, try out ADWi2 theme.

Pixel Launcher APK

Hi Guys,
Just installed the Google Pixel Launcher to get more Google and less EUI feeling.
Found it @ http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...-launcher-7-1-1-3359438-android-apk-download/
:good:
Regards,
Maxcyber

My country just in the middle.
Enviado desde mi Nexus 9 mediante Tapatalk

Maxcyber said:
Hi Guys,
Just installed the Google Pixel Launcher to get more Google and less EUI feeling.
Found it @ http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...-launcher-7-1-1-3359438-android-apk-download/
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Regards,
Maxcyber
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Thanks for letting us know. I also have the OnePlus 3 and I'm waiting to see if development will crank up on this phone. Battery life is awesome!!

what are the big advances over google now launcher?

DJ-Tumor said:
what are the big advances over google now launcher?
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No big advantages at all. As this is an design thing its just a question of individualism.

How/where to enable it in eui?

Drowzz said:
How/where to enable it in eui?
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Settings -> apps -> at the end of the window "default apps" -> launcher and select the default launcher

Just an FYI -
There are quite a few launchers you can try to see which one works best for you. Here's a couple other ones I've tried:
Nova Launcher
Action Launcher
Some of them have some nice/extra features with folders and theme settings (some parts required paid app). I'm currently running the HTC launcher (had to install several APKs). Lacks some of the newer features but looks better than EMUI.

Thanx for the info. I have one problem with this launcher the Google search bar doesn't work. Were you able to het that working?

michielm74 said:
Thanx for the info. I have one problem with this launcher the Google search bar doesn't work. Were you able to het that working?
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Need to have Google app installed

For anyone that's having crash when choosing wallpaper, you just have to install Google's wallpaper app. It works without the pixel launcher too and has some beautiful wallpapers!
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Hi
Hi i installed this launcher but i have a problem , i dont want to see the LeApps and other chinesee apps is there a way to hide them with another appplication like Nova launcher has the Hide Apps ? Thank you

I have found the Pixel launcher to be buggy. I'm all in on Nova Launcher. Custom icons, layout, tweaks, etc.

I really love this laucher. No problems whatsoever. Clean and simple.
If you want to use Google cards (swiping right from homescreen) install it as system app.

Presterin said:
I really love this laucher. No problems whatsoever. Clean and simple.
If you want to use Google cards (swiping right from homescreen) install it as system app.
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I have Google app installed and swiping right to Google Now does not work. Works fine in the regular Google launcher but not the Pixel launcher. Any other things that need to be done?
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mrzuzzo said:
I have Google app installed and swiping right to Google Now does not work. Works fine in the regular Google launcher but not the Pixel launcher. Any other things that need to be done?
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I haven't done anything else, just installed it as system app. If it is not system app, then cards will not work.

benjmiester said:
For anyone that's having crash when choosing wallpaper, you just have to install Google's wallpaper app. It works without the pixel launcher too and has some beautiful wallpapers!
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What you can do for change the icons?

michielm74 said:
Thanx for the info. I have one problem with this launcher the Google search bar doesn't work. Were you able to het that working?
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And Google Cards (swipe from left) don't work unless your phone is rooted and did install as system app

pixel launcher crashes when I try to change wallpapers. Is there any fix?

motanel_pufos said:
pixel launcher crashes when I try to change wallpapers. Is there any fix?
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install the wallpaper app from google

Pixelfying 3T

So I have managed to install SR4 and get Xposed/Gravity Box going. I have installed the AndroidN-ify Module and get Google Assistant going and have installed Pixel Launcher. Only problem is that the long press on icons does not pop up the menus. Now is this something that is only part of N or is it part of the Launcher? Also Google Now Cards do not pop up when I swipe home screen.
Thanks for any help.

ghettopops said:
So I have managed to install SR4 and get Xposed/Gravity Box going. I have installed the AndroidN-ify Module and get Google Assistant going and have installed Pixel Launcher. Only problem is that the long press on icons does not pop up the menus. Now is this something that is only part of N or is it part of the Launcher? Also Google Now Cards do not pop up when I swipe home screen.
Thanks for any help.
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I believe it's system integration, nova however have it included as you can see in my screenshot. Did you download the apk or flash it? I found flashing the launcher gave me the swipe to Google.

Forgot

LMcR92 said:
Forgot
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I installed all. 7.1.1
Hmm maybe try and flash it. Dilemma is I like both the swipe and the long press. So it would seem that I have a choice to make. Oh and how do you enable the long press function in Nova?
I am having trouble getting Google Assistant unlock the screen but if screen is on it works fine.

It's the nova beta
This is my finished setup pixel my way haha.
This is my Z3+ pick up my 3T later today :victory:

LMcR92 said:
It's the nova beta
This is my finished setup pixel my way haha.
This is my Z3+ pick up my 3T later today :victory:
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Have the Nova beta installed but can't find setting to allow the mini menus.

ghettopops said:
Have the Nova beta installed but can't find setting to allow the mini menus.
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Just like official n not all apps support it yet. XDA labs recently updated to support it. Even the usual Google apps still haven't implemented it

ghettopops said:
Have the Nova beta installed but can't find setting to allow the mini menus.
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You have the beta? Seems to be that feature is missing from your Nova Launcher...

LMcR92 said:
It's the nova beta
This is my finished setup pixel my way haha.
This is my Z3+ pick up my 3T later today :victory:
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LMcR92 said:
Just like official n not all apps support it yet. XDA labs recently updated to support it. Even the usual Google apps still haven't implemented it
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OK so you and @ram4ufriends are confusing me.
Yes I have Nova Beta, Nova Prime as well and XDA Labs. But when I press on icons do not get mini menus.

ghettopops said:
OK so you and @ram4ufriends are confusing me.
Yes I have Nova Beta, Nova Prime as well and XDA Labs. But when I press on icons do not get mini menus.
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You have an older beta, 5.0beta9 is the newest
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/teslac...nova-launcher-5-0-beta9b-android-apk-download

How did you guys get the new google pixel persistent search bar uptop on nova launcher? I thought that was a pixel launcher exclusive? Also, if you have the widget, can you change it to display weather rather than just the date like on the pixel?

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How did you guys get the new google pixel persistent search bar uptop on nova launcher? I thought that was a pixel launcher exclusive? Also, if you have the widget, can you change it to display weather rather than just the date like on the pixel?
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Nova has it as a widget and you can chose whether you want date or weather

c_86 said:
Nova has it as a widget and you can chose whether you want date or weather
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Which widget?? I don't see it anywhere in the widgets tray

shail222 said:
Which widget?? I don't see it anywhere in the widgets tray
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Desktop> search bar and you are looking for these two

LMcR92 said:
Desktop> search bar and you are looking for these two
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Oh ok, cool. Thank you!

ghettopops said:
So I have managed to install SR4 and get Xposed/Gravity Box going. I have installed the AndroidN-ify Module and get Google Assistant going and have installed Pixel Launcher. Only problem is that the long press on icons does not pop up the menus. Now is this something that is only part of N or is it part of the Launcher? Also Google Now Cards do not pop up when I swipe home screen.
Thanks for any help.
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Know how to revert all this? I would like to remove pixelfy.

Launcher?

Hi all,
What is the best launcher to install ?
The two things I want are to be able to hide apps, and to have to swipe up to access app drawer as opposed to having an icon for it.
I have tried a couple but the p20 original launcher always ends up taking over. Or with the Lawn launcher for some reason I could add the time/weather widget.
Thanks

Try Ruthless pixel launcher from XDA labs. (If it crashes go to settings and enable storage permission; Bug with pixel launchers on huawei phones)

Mara-X said:
Try Ruthless pixel launcher from XDA labs. (If it crashes go to settings and enable storage permission; Bug with pixel launchers on huawei phones)
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Cheers, can you remove the Google search bar at bottom screen or is that there all the time? If so I'll download later!

vizzy said:
Cheers, can you remove the Google search bar at bottom screen or is that there all the time? If so I'll download later!
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It can be disabled, yes

Mara-X said:
It can be disabled, yes
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Cool I'll give it a go. Thanks!

Mara-X said:
It can be disabled, yes
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Silly questions then.
I can't find in the settings:
Get rid of Google assistant on home page, and hide the useless apps in the app drawer I don't want to see?
Cheers!

vizzy said:
Silly questions then.
I can't find in the settings:
Get rid of Google assistant on home page, and hide the useless apps in the app drawer I don't want to see?
Cheers!
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It's right there in dock settings. "Bottom search bar" Disable the feed in the bottom of "At a glance" settings.
To hide apps simply long press, edit and tick hide app icon.

Mara-X said:
It's right there in dock settings. "Bottom search bar" Disable the feed in the bottom of "At a glance" settings.
To hide apps simply long press, edit and tick hide app icon.
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On the at a glance I only have the attached. And long pressing an app only gives me app info or some generic options?

Long press the homescreen to access settings. You sure you got the right app?
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.ruthless.nexuslauncher

Mara-X said:
Long press the homescreen to access settings. You sure you got the right app?
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.ruthless.nexuslauncher
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Apparently not ha.
I have now, cheers! Does the date at the top pick up the weather when it syncs or will I need to download a new widget for date and weather in one?
Also how do you go about downloading different icon packs that will work with the launcher ?
Thanks for your help

Nova, Evie...there are many out there but these are my favorites. Huawei widgets don't seem to work on any custom launcher.

Evie Launcher has been my favorite for a really long time and matches both of your requirements. Plus, the ability to change Icon pack not only by pack but also one by one is a big plus. Smooth, clean and minimalistic and has a couple of cool features.

vizzy said:
Hi all,
What is the best launcher to install ?
The two things I want are to be able to hide apps, and to have to swipe up to access app drawer as opposed to having an icon for it.
I have tried a couple but the p20 original launcher always ends up taking over. Or with the Lawn launcher for some reason I could add the time/weather widget.
Thanks
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For me the best launcher which i always go back to is LawnChair and it's Google feed add-on.
It's a lot like the Pixel launcher but has a lot more settings.
Icon size, theming, weather provider, gestures, app hiding etc.
It's rapid too and fluid, and it's free
Make sure the launcher is set as the default one, if the 2nd launcher in use crashes then the only thing the system can do is revert back, if you're using lawnchair, use the latest version.
I have it installed and mine never reverts back.
Another way would be if you were rooted you could freeze the original launcher in titanium.

CPL wins hands down.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3746559&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

Late to the party
Most customizable. No contest
Total launcher.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher2
Steep learning curve though

Long time on my previous phones I used Nova and Apex launcher. For 2 years now I am using Microsoft Launcher which supports icon notifications for free and I must say I'm still returning to it. I tried Evie launcher on my P20 Pro but for some reason it consumed the battery a lot. Microsoft launcher does not consume battery at all (always like 1 mAh <), its fast and stable, modern looking but different compared to "stock android looking" launchers.

vizzy said:
Hi all,
What is the best launcher to install ?
The two things I want are to be able to hide apps, and to have to swipe up to access app drawer as opposed to having an icon for it.
I have tried a couple but the p20 original launcher always ends up taking over. Or with the Lawn launcher for some reason I could add the time/weather widget.
Thanks
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I use Nova Launcher, as it gives me everything I need. If you have problems with reverting to the stock launcher you can try to lock the new launcher in resent
See this screen recording to know how

keeps on recovery from crashing all the time, ive changed the permissions as stated above as well

I use Nova, bought the prime when it was on sale awhile back for $0.50

Nova forever,

Question Is it Safe to Disable Stock Launcher?

I'm presently disabling services and packages with adb on my x2. I have Nova launcher installed as my default launcher. I'm thinking of disabling the default huawei stock launcher. Is it safe to disable while Nova is the default launcher?
Lets say I do and something goes wrong in the future where Nova doesnt boot, is there a way to enable usb debugging in the phone since there'd be no launcher present?

have the same question. I'm on chinese version and dont have the choice of using another launcher as the default launcher. wondering if i disable stock launcher, will it default to the only available launcher (nova)

[email protected] said:
have the same question. I'm on chinese version and dont have the choice of using another launcher as the default launcher. wondering if i disable stock launcher, will it default to the only available launcher (nova)
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Yeah why can't the Chinese version change stock launcher? Can we switch from Chinese?

Chinese version of Huawei phones only allow stock launcher I guess coz they are gathering data. Not just an issue on mate x2. If I can sort this and get tasker working to turn aod on only when a notification comes in then it's the perfect phone for me!

I actually can disable the stock launcher. I tried it and got Nova to be my only launcher. But i wanna know in case I boot up my phone and Nova doesnt come up, is it possible to enable usb debugging somehow on the phone since there'd be no launcher present?

Deanro said:
I actually can disable the stock launcher. I tried it and got Nova to be my only launcher. But i wanna know in case I boot up my phone and Nova doesnt come up, is it possible to enable usb debugging somehow on the phone since there'd be no launcher present?
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Did you figure this out? Would love to do the same

simmoyo said:
Did you figure this out? Would love to do the same
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I actually didnt which is weird since this is supposed to be xda an elite advanced phone site where gurus here should easily answer these type of questions. Very weird

Deanro said:
I actually didnt which is weird since this is supposed to be xda an elite advanced phone site where gurus here should easily answer these type of questions. Very weird
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Haha there must be other forums that the gurus are on

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Haha there must be other forums that the gurus are on
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Lol exactly! lol

Did anyone successfully get Nova installed as the default launcher, and if so, could you please provide instructions.

Deanro said:
I'm presently disabling services and packages with adb on my x2. I have Nova launcher installed as my default launcher. I'm thinking of disabling the default huawei stock launcher. Is it safe to disable while Nova is the default launcher?
Lets say I do and something goes wrong in the future where Nova doesnt boot, is there a way to enable usb debugging in the phone since there'd be no launcher present?
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i want as well how can u do it?