Hide apps? - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there anyway way we can hide our apps on our phone?
I know there is the uninstall/disable option but I'm looking for the option to just hide the apps. I want to keep them installed, but just have them out of my app drawer. Ive used a couple app hiding programs but they disable the apps when they're hidden too.

I use App Quarantine, but you need root for that app.

Pandawg said:
I use App Quarantine, but you need root for that app.
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Thanks, but its still disabling the app (which is what I don't want). Don't think I was clear on that.

tyiphius said:
Is there anyway way we can hide our apps on our phone?
I know there is the uninstall/disable option but I'm looking for the option to just hide the apps. I want to keep them installed, but just have them out of my app drawer. Ive used a couple app hiding programs but they disable the apps when they're hidden too.
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Most third-party launchers allow this. I use Apex and you can basically hide an app from being show in the drawer; similar to what earlier versions of Android offered.

RiPpeR_dUdE said:
Most third-party launchers allow this. I use Apex and you can basically hide an app from being show in the drawer; similar to what earlier versions of Android offered.
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I'm trying to stay on the stock launcher which is why this is so annoying. I've been modding the stock launcher apk to make everything to my liking.
I actually like the stock launchers on Samsung phones but other phones I always use a different launcher. If I can't get, its not the end of the world.
( Just softbricked my phone again...Have to redo EVERYTHING lol :laugh: )

App to hide
Im using CCSWE App Manager from play store. It work fine for me, and hide( not freeze or uninstall) all apps i need.

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[Q] Arranging app icons

I'm looking for an app of some kind that will automatically arrange apps in the app drawer in alphabetical order.
I KNOW I can do this myself by dragging them around multiple screens, but its difficult and tedious when you have many apps and have to do it when you install something new.
Can it be that complex to write an app that does this?
A lot of other launchers have this by default, eg Launcher Pro, Go Launcher, so I recommend you try one of them.
Yes, I've been told this too. But I am not really looking to install something that will change the entire appearance of the phone, I just want this one simple feature, and I am happy with the appdrawer otherwise.
TheSippler said:
I'm looking for an app of some kind that will automatically arrange apps in the app drawer in alphabetical order.
I KNOW I can do this myself by dragging them around multiple screens, but its difficult and tedious when you have many apps and have to do it when you install something new.
Can it be that complex to write an app that does this?
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Try this, it's free...
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.demidoes.twsorter
Perfect, thanks!
TheSippler said:
Perfect, thanks!
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No problem

Can I add custom apps to touchwix favourites

I have rooted and installed Null, with Nova launcher however i much prefer the touchwiz interface because the watch face i like is full screen.
Anyway, I have google voice search installed and would like to add the app to the favourites list. Is this possible as it doesnt show on on the gear manager on my s3
Thanks
ajnicho said:
I have rooted and installed Null, with Nova launcher however i much prefer the touchwiz interface because the watch face i like is full screen.
Anyway, I have google voice search installed and would like to add the app to the favourites list. Is this possible as it doesnt show on on the gear manager on my s3
Thanks
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i don't know which watch face are you using, i never had problem with watch faces being full screen.. but if you really like touchwiz (yuck!) best you could probably do is to remake it all using desktop visualizer plugin. that's like 15 minutes top i think.
hurdlejade said:
i don't know which watch face are you using, i never had problem with watch faces being full screen.. but if you really like touchwiz (yuck!) best you could probably do is to remake it all using desktop visualizer plugin. that's like 15 minutes top i think.
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Its just that there is a small border going all around the clock face, it doesnt go right to the edges.
Im not really clued up on coding or designing, so unless there is a setting to make this happen I'd be pretty clueless
I notice all apps that installed with null show on my gear manager and can be set as a favourite. Anyway I can do this for apps installed myself, like the google search app?
ajnicho said:
I notice all apps that installed with null show on my gear manager and can be set as a favourite. Anyway I can do this for apps installed myself, like the google search app?
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I think they need to be system apps and you need to wipe/reconnect gear before they turn up in gm
Brendo said:
I think they need to be system apps and you need to wipe/reconnect gear before they turn up in gm
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Sorry I don't understand... If I wipe my gear that will remove the google search app? How can I then add it as a favourite?
ajnicho said:
Sorry I don't understand... If I wipe my gear that will remove the google search app? How can I then add it as a favourite?
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System apps stay on device and don't get wiped (I think you can use something like titanium backup to convert app to a system app or move the apk to /system/app). Then once you wipe your device and reconnect to gear manager, gear manager will add it to list of installed apps. Just click the plus sign to add to favourites
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System apps stay on device and don't get wiped (I think you can use something like titanium backup to convert app to a system app or move the apk to /system/app). Then once you wipe your device and reconnect to gear manager, gear manager will add it to list of installed apps. Just click the plus sign to add to favourites
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Thanks, I don't feel confident enough to start messing with system apps just yet.
Funny enough, When I installed google search it installed two widgets, google now and google search bar. They appear in gear manager and can be added to the favourites screen. How's this possible.
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System apps stay on device and don't get wiped (I think you can use something like titanium backup to convert app to a system app or move the apk to /system/app). Then once you wipe your device and reconnect to gear manager, gear manager will add it to list of installed apps. Just click the plus sign to add to favourites
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Right, plucked up the courage to try this and it worked - google remained installed.
Problem is, it is the widgets that show up in the gear manager, not the app. Any ideas?
If anyone has a solution to this problem please please help me.
It's the one thing I want to make this device perfect for my needs. I just cant seem to get the google voice search icon on my favourites.
I've moved the google search app to a ssytem app and it just gives the options in gear manager for the widgets not the app icons.
ajnicho said:
If anyone has a solution to this problem please please help me.
It's the one thing I want to make this device perfect for my needs. I just cant seem to get the google voice search icon on my favourites.
I've moved the google search app to a ssytem app and it just gives the options in gear manager for the widgets not the app icons.
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Have you thought about using an app like gmd gesture control? You could just create a gesture shortcut to it
Notification icon gets deleted everytime I change custom apps in the favourites. Is there a fix?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606999
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Sepharite said:
Notification icon gets deleted everytime I change custom apps in the favourites. Is there a fix?
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Seems to be an issue with 1.6 or ml1. Both are leaks, so either wait for official or go back in version

Google Play apps on child profile

Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
kukucachu said:
Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
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I, too, am looking for this as well.
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I really need this. I won't rebuy apps for the kids.
Does screen pinning work on the fire maybe a alternative if its possible
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hoping somebody can find a way too do this . would be great since i have some google play apps i purchased for my son.
Now that we have root, you can download your app, back it up with titanium backup, then re-install it your child's profile.
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Do you have more detailed instructions on how to achieve this? I assume we have to root the device first?
mmedic said:
Do you have more detailed instructions on how to achieve this? I assume we have to root the device first?
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titanium Backup pro will not work unless device is Rooted
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Now that we have root, you can download your app, back it up with titanium backup, then re-install it your child's profile.
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Before parting with the £4 for the pro version, will this definitely work? The Child Profile on the Amazon Fire looks heavily locked down and doesn't appear to use a normal launcher. I'm after getting Kodi on to the kids profiles but not having much luck so far. I'm rooted already and using Google Now as my launcher on the adult profiles.
Thanks
Mike
kukucachu said:
Is it possible to share apps installed via the Google Play Store with a child profile? They work fine on my main (adult) profile, but I can only figure out how to share apps installed via the Amazon store with a child profile.
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It is easily possible like this:
Install CM 12.1 --> Flash Gapps (Pico .zip) or install Amazon Appstore --> Install any/all apps you want --> Now go to settings app and create your childs profile --> Check any apps you want to share with your childs profile --> boot into kids profile --> PROFIT!
4t701 said:
It is easily possible like this:
Install CM 12.1 --> Flash Gapps (Pico .zip) or install Amazon Appstore --> Install any/all apps you want --> Now go to settings app and create your childs profile --> Check any apps you want to share with your childs profile --> boot into kids profile --> PROFIT!
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well this is an alternative last resort, so I am not yet goingdown this road just.
We are looking for a hack or workaround to use google purchased apps on the amazon child profiles
Maybe different launcher with kids profile see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whisperarts.kidsshell&hl=en ($$$)
Kids place launcher works perfectly for me.
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jco23 said:
Kids place launcher works perfectly for me.
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Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
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Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
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Yes. It's in the app settings. But I do have root.
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Install CM 12.1 -->
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Any way to do this with out flashing CM? Not possible on current 5.1.1 yet and really don't want to change it on my kids tablet. I see TiBu on the Amazon Store (but doesn't look like the real Dev and it costs $). I got them loaded on the adult profile, and I really don't want him to waste his time gaining levels again. Thanks.
---Just an FYI the Titanium Backup on the Amazon store seems legit (but my previous key didn't work with it). Still no luck because you cant restore without changing the settings to allow instillation from unknown sources which you cant do in the Kids Mode.
Also curious on installing Google play apps on kids profiles
Lollipop launcher works quite well. You can determine which apps to show in the drawer and lock down the main screen.
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Is it accurate to say that no one has figured out how to do this in the amazon kids environment?
Xpargas said:
Are you able to get the app to "lock" so the kid can't just hit the home button and it exits the app?
I've tried a few different apps and they all require you to enable "Apps with usage access" in order to lock them, which you can't seem to access on the Fire.
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Yes. It's in the app settings. But I do have root.
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I tried it, but now Amazon doesn't allow you to change the launcher so the option to "lock" the home button doesn't work. It still works, but it shows an "action forbidden" screen, the shows the home screen for a few seconds, then re-launches the app. It's not an ideal solution, because a quick thinking youngster can simply launch the settings app in this interim period, and then go uninstall the app.
I just want to get YouTubeKids on my kids' profiles, but I'm not going to go through rooting etc. just for one app. For now, if they want to watch YouTubeKids, it must be at home where I can monitor it and I just log into my own profile and launch it.
I assume that it has something to do with those apps being linked somehow to amazon's app store, so if you figure out how to do that, then it may work.
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I tried it, but now Amazon doesn't allow you to change the launcher so the option to "lock" the home button doesn't work. It still works, but it shows an "action forbidden" screen, the shows the home screen for a few seconds, then re-launches the app. It's not an ideal solution, because a quick thinking youngster can simply launch the settings app in this interim period, and then go uninstall the app.
I just want to get YouTubeKids on my kids' profiles, but I'm not going to go through rooting etc. just for one app. For now, if they want to watch YouTubeKids, it must be at home where I can monitor it and I just log into my own profile and launch it.
I assume that it has something to do with those apps being linked somehow to amazon's app store, so if you figure out how to do that, then it may work.
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i haven't, but the root process is quite simple - and is much better than worrying about amazon's lousy launcher. especially since it still shows my wife's trashy books along with my kids books.

Swapped from Lg G Flex and noticing my icons don't have the counter number

Maybe it's just Marshmallow but should my FB messenger icon not have the number for the amount of messages I received? Same with texts, missed calls etc nothing shows. Ok I'm reading a thread that someone had the same question and it mentions Nova launcher. Do I need a new launcher or is there an app to add it?
the n6 does not do that by default. the lg phone is also running lg software on top of android, that's where your numbers are coming from.
I'm happy with asus zenui launcher, it shows what you need.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.launcher
The Asus launcher is fine if you happen to like the iCrap look.
There are multiple third-party launchers that have an unread counts notification. Most require you to download a separate app to provide the functions. Many will require you to purchase their "Pro" version to get it. Best of the bunch is Nova, hands down.
Cool thanks everyone. I'm gonna try the Zenui launcher and see how I like it
How do I uninstall Zenui? I'm googling but my "uninstall" button is greyed out in the apps section
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How do I uninstall Zenui? I'm googling but my "uninstall" button is greyed out in the apps section
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can always go into /data/data/ and delete the apk, then reboot. if you have root that is.. :angel:
jeffrimerman said:
How do I uninstall Zenui? I'm googling but my "uninstall" button is greyed out in the apps section
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In settings under security there is a device administrators section. If an app is set as a device administrator it will cause the uninstall button to be greyed out. If you uncheck the box so the app is no longer a device administrator you will be able to uninstall it.
jeffrimerman said:
How do I uninstall Zenui? I'm googling but my "uninstall" button is greyed out in the apps section
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Go to settings - home - little trash can
I suggest Nova Launcher
blanco2701 said:
Go to settings - home - little trash can
I suggest Nova Launcher
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ok cool yeah I see that would have been the easiest. I went to settings - apps - and unchecked some things in the app and then was able to un install. I'll try nova, thanks

Third Party App Notifications not working unless App is Open

I've noticed that if you use a third party app for SMS like Signal, you dont get a notification unless the application is open, same with gmail.
Has anyone else noticed this?
go to advance setting >battery manager >protected app and check if application is not checked on , that's mean when screen is off the application will not work unless you open it... so if you need notification from certain apps just mark it on
aymnga said:
go to advance setting >battery manager >protected app and check if application is not checked on , that's mean when screen is off the application will not work unless you open it... so if you need notification from certain apps just mark it on
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I had the same issue, even checked on, my notifications are late or not working at all. Starting to regret I got this phone :-/
hello i have problem with notifications with boom beach and clash of clans.only raided notifications coming CoC and BB only task force operation. i try check in battery both games buth nothing change. still not coming.tried reinstall both and google play games too but same. any idea. stock MM without root
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This is a the 'doze' function in Huawei EMUI. A lot of firmwares have this issue. It's because Huawei has blacklisted many apps to not to send notification when screen is off. The apps that are white-listed include WhatsApp and some Chinese Tencent crap.
There is a method to enable notifications for all apps but obviously that requires root.
And yeah, Welcome to EMUI, a UI that plays with your emotions.
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This is a the 'doze' function in Huawei EMUI. A lot of firmwares have this issue. It's because Huawei has blacklisted many apps to not to send notification when screen is off. The apps that are white-listed include WhatsApp and some Chinese Tencent crap.
There is a method to enable notifications for all apps but obviously that requires root.
And yeah, Welcome to EMUI, a UI that plays with your emotions.
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I find this quite worrying as a potential P9 owner. Is there a list somewhere of these black/white listed apps?
scook94 said:
I find this quite worrying as a potential P9 owner. Is there a list somewhere of these black/white listed apps?
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All I can say is I have turned on every apps to run when the screen is off. I do t get any notifications, only if I go on the app or if I turned the phone off then back on I get a batch of notifications. I receive certain apps notification but its not consistent. Can't wait for a good root, to get rid of this crappy EMUI and hopefully the camera app will be ported, I'm happy with the pbone, the camera, but this UI is from hell.
Weird, I have 0 issues with notifications, everything turns up very quickly. Gmail, whatsapp, youtube comments... Etc.
I also use Nils lockscreen notifications though, I have the huawei lockscreen notification system disabled. It works very well like this until I find the time to root.
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Weird, I have 0 issues with notifications, everything turns up very quickly. Gmail, whatsapp, youtube comments... Etc.
I also use Nils lockscreen notifications though, I have the huawei lockscreen notification system disabled. It works very well like this until I find the time to root.
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How did you disable it? Mine is greyed out saying locked by administrator and I haven't. This UI is starting to P me off. Think touchwiz will see me again soon ?
Have you looked at apps > phone manager > notification centre?
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fredhd said:
How did you disable it? Mine is greyed out saying locked by administrator and I haven't. This UI is starting to P me off. Think touchwiz will see me again soon ��
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I only disabled the huawei lockscreen notification system (to disable the lockscreen all together you need root). Just use any lockscreen other than the stock magazine one in the theme selecter.
The UI certainly is different. But imho customizable enough that it doesn't get in the way. This is android after all.
clouds5 said:
I only disabled the huawei lockscreen notification system (to disable the lockscreen all together you need root). Just use any lockscreen other than the stock magazine one in the theme selecter.
The UI certainly is different. But imho customizable enough that it doesn't get in the way. This is android after all.
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Cheers mate, will have a pop at it. [emoji106]
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Cheers mate, will have a pop at it. [emoji106]
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OK if you guys have root i have something to try for you. I had issues with the process of GMD gesture control. It was killed by the battery saving tools implemented in this phone.
So I tried freezing certain system apps through titanium to find the one responsible for closing the background process and I think I found it:
It's a process/app called "power genie". I disabled it and now the process sticks. Also I made gesture control a system app, so maybe it's a combination of the two things.
It's not the same issue as you had but maybe it works for you too.
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OK if you guys have root i have something to try for you. I had issues with the process of GMD gesture control. It was killed by the battery saving tools implemented in this phone.
So I tried freezing certain system apps through titanium to find the one responsible for closing the background process and I think I found it:
It's a process/app called "power genie". I disabled it and now the process sticks. Also I made gesture control a system app, so maybe it's a combination of the two things.
It's not the same issue as you had but maybe it works for you too.
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So does this method allow for notifications to come through without having firstly opened the application then going to home-screen with it still open?
Milamber said:
So does this method allow for notifications to come through without having firstly opened the application then going to home-screen with it still open?
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You'd have to try that out for yourself because I never had any issues with notifications coming through and I use third party software (Nils) for lockscreen notification.
What I described is a method that prevents a Huawei "power save" service called power genie killing background processes. No guarantees though, I had issues with gmd gesture control not working after a few minutes and I had to constantly open the app to make it work again. Then I froze power genie and since then it worked 100%.
So it's just my theory that it might stop other apps/processes from being closed as well.
I still dont get notifications coming through via the official gmail app, i might trying that power genie freeze, since any app thats not Huawei wont come through as a notification and thats when I give the app full access.'
I'm not sure if this is worth a try, but there's an option to 'ignore optimisations' on a per-app basis.
In settings > Apps > Advanced > Ignore optimisations > All apps
I've instructed to ignore optimisations for Dash, an app with a background service that launches the app upon connection to my car's Bluetooth OBD. I'll feed back if this has any impact, as I've noticed it doesn't auto-start the app on the Huawei P9 as it used to on my Nexus 5, despite 'protecting' the app in the battery manager.
Milamber said:
I still dont get notifications coming through via the official gmail app, i might trying that power genie freeze, since any app thats not Huawei wont come through as a notification and thats when I give the app full access.'
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If it's just Gmail, try deleting cache and data for the Gmail app and reboot first. My wife had the same issue just with the Gmail app a few days ago (on a galaxy s3 though).
Same issue with Instagram so I guess it's not only gmail

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