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Xperia Z Launcher for ICS/JB

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102397
Found this the other day and thought I'd share it here. I'm currently using it on stock 4.1.2 (de-odexed) with no problems. IMO it's much smoother than any previous Xperia-based launchers.
All credit goes to ThilinaC for his amazing work!

Does the weather widget work for you guys on 4.1.2 cus on 4.2 i cant see it
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raducux said:
Does the weather widget work for you guys on 4.1.2 cus on 4.2 i cant see it
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It works fine for me. Although when I first flashed it I did have to reboot once or twice to get some of the widgets to work.

Might have to give this a shot
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I flashed on tsmv15 but i cant see this launcher? Anyone?
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I flash it, it works ok, but the Theme function isn't work well.

some apps are missing, I have tried to clear data in app settings but no luck. I would have to constantly change between different views, like most recent or alphabetical, to find the apps. Anyone know how to fix it?
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May I know how to remove this?
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I used Titanium Backup to uninstall the sony apps.
You don't need to uninstall to switch launchers... settings > apps > all apps > home.apk(?) > clear defaults.

Basche said:
some apps are missing, I have tried to clear data in app settings but no luck. I would have to constantly change between different views, like most recent or alphabetical, to find the apps. Anyone know how to fix it?
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Try flashing the HDPI app drawer fix, and then clear the app data for Xperia Home.
http://d-h.st/NLe

That fix worked, I thought I had a different issue so I ignored that part when I was searching for it. Thanks
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How can i add new shortcuts to this quick launch?

I've been wondering how to add new shortcuts to this quick launch thing i mean in CM 10.1 they have an option for that in the settings menu.. No Internet search results could be found about this. How come anyone not notice this? Can anyone help me with this.. (My phone is rooted)
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K9yosh said:
I've been wondering how to add new shortcuts to this quick launch thing i mean in CM 10.1 they have an option for that in the settings menu.. No Internet search results could be found about this. How come anyone not notice this? Can anyone help me with this.. (My phone is rooted)
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1. This is supposed to be in question sub.
2. No, you can't. You need a custom ROM for that. The closest alternative you might get without switching to something else is Sudo QuickLaunch and Home Button Launcher.

Thank you very much... And sorry for posting it in general sub. I didn't know where to post i
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Sony Select not working after update

Since updating to 4.3 my Sony select asp will not work properly. It keeps telling me there is no network connection even when things are obviously fine.
Do far I have tried a restart of my phone and clearing all data and cache in the app. Nothing has worked so far.
On the Sony forum there seems to be a number of people experiencing this as well. I updated through the pc companion if that could possibly have anything to do with it.
Any other recommended course if action?
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My dad's Z1 had this exact issue and I thought it was just him!
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Same with mine after installing romaur rom... Got no problem on nuts prerooted 4.3 rom.
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Yes,
I have the exact same issue. I don't know what to do...
I check Sony forum, lot of people have the same problem since dec 22. It's annoying how they can put an update and nit assume it.:crying:

I'm facing the same issue! I tried deleting cache and all app data from the both "Sony Select" items that appear on the Apps list. No luck...

Same here
I'm in Norway and facing the same issue since update.

Same here, 4.3 Central Europe. Tried repair via PCC, no luck.
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Same here, tried clearing app data, no luck.
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I have the same issue too
If you want the themes
Tri-Flat - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.knowit.mobile.triflat&hl=en
and the camera apps
Motiongraph - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.motiongraphforxperia
use the related apps/more from developer to search for other themes

Same issue here.

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Where can I download AR effect for line?

solution to Sony Select not working
Hello friends,
If you're looking, like me, for sony select just for theme. Here i have a solution for all of you, of course until sony update this problem.
You don't really need sony select to check theme, just go to "play store", and type Xperia theme. Or to be more specific type "Triflat" and after that scroll down until you get others titles from developer "KNOWIT MOBILE AB".
Hope this will help you guys, see you

It started working again last night. I have no idea why. I did also receive the Walkman update
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Same issues simply not working, no error just no data coming into the app

[HOW TO] Enable Navigation/Softkey bar

Hey yall. After trying many methods of enable the soft keys which i really like my self, i finaly found out whats messing it up.
in /system in build.prop there is a bit of code which looks like that in the screenshot. my problem was i kept adding code when i simply needed to change the existing code to 0 instead of 1. as shown in the screenshot
also as you can see they work in the xda app. but the buttons dont work in any other app.
anyone know why? i tried changing resolution in build prop and nothing. so i need some help.
So again. My problem is that i cant get the nav bar to work all the time.

Okay um. Attempted to change DPI in build prop. It did work and change DPI but softkeys still only work on the xda app.
I'm thinking maybe disabling hw capatative buttons will fix the problem.
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Attempted using gravity box with xposed installer but nothing that way.
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Attempted to turn off hw buttons. That didnt work either
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Attempted to add a persist code to the soft key
Persist.qemu.he.mainkeys=0
That didn't help
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after doing some research, all i figured out was that i would have to decompile and modify the framework-res.apk...
even though i have experience with making apps, i get so lost in google's apps since they arent compiled with classes, its all pure xml and all of it doesnt make sense, so if anyone could, please, figure out what to do in the framework res, to make the nav bar work better, id be very grateful
you can find it at /system/framework
thanks

Well nice find so far! I really like the idea of on screen soft keys but what other use would it have that we can't get from the 3 hardware one's we've got? Does the screen feel crowded, because I imagine that with the thickness of them it'd be pretty cramped

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
Well nice find so far! I really like the idea of on screen soft keys but what other use would it have that we can't get from the 3 hardware one's we've got? Does the screen feel crowded, because I imagine that with the thickness of them it'd be pretty cramped
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Well you could give it a go and see what its like when running the xda app. Unless it works normal.
Um..screen isn't really crowded. Its about two status bars thick. Uses? Um...I know it has a recent app button. And if you're using a keyboard it will give you the option to minimize it. Other than that its just a nexus feel. And once you enable it you can use apps or xposed installer to have them minimized and you can toggle them like a status bar when ever you need it.
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russian392 said:
Well you could give it a go and see what its like when running the xda app. Unless it works normal.
Um..screen isn't really crowded. Its about two status bars thick. Uses? Um...I know it has a recent app button. And if you're using a keyboard it will give you the option to minimize it. Other than that its just a nexus feel. And once you enable it you can use apps or xposed installer to have them minimized and you can toggle them like a status bar when ever you need it.
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I have to be deodexed right? Because I just tried it and nothing happened.. I've got the odexed version of the ROM for the extra speed boost

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
I have to be deodexed right? Because I just tried it and nothing happened.. I've got the odexed version of the ROM for the extra speed boost
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I never learned the difference but I guess. I never flashed any other ROM. I'm still on the one the phone shipped with.
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russian392 said:
I never learned the difference but I guess. I never flashed any other ROM. I'm still on the one the phone shipped with.
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Well an odexed ROM basically prevents any modifications to the firmware or any major graphic ui change but in turn opens apps faster so I'm guessing that's the problem

That could be the problem.
Stock ROM works really well on my device so I'm not changing it till we get cm.
But I'm just wondering why it won't let the nav bar be persistent, even though I addad a persist command to it. And only works on the xda app
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I think I figured out the problem. The framework-res.apk manages the overall layout of android, I just need to figure out which if the 600 xml files does that and give the nav bar a bottom margin.
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I never learned the difference but I guess. I never flashed any other ROM. I'm still on the one the phone shipped with.
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Major find or not I've found out that the app also works with wordrefernce.com it's an old app. I found out today in French class lol but for some reason the on screen soft keys don't work with the premium xda app. Also I should say that there seems to be a 1 second lag when pressing the on screen keys. Unlike the hardware ones that are instant. I've also got lag everywhere else in the phone.. Don't know if this is a side effect

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
Major find or not I've found out that the app also works with wordrefernce.com it's an old app. I found out today in French class lol but for some reason the on screen soft keys don't work with the premium xda app. Also I should say that there seems to be a 1 second lag when pressing the on screen keys. Unlike the hardware ones that are instant. I've also got lag everywhere else in the phone.. Don't know if this is a side effect
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I've managed to freeze my phone many times just going through the app drawer so...its not a side effect.
I actually get around 700ms worth of lag using hard keys so I don't feel a difference. But yeah for some reason the only work on some apps...
Personal opinion. If you want a nexus feel then you would use it. But its gonna tale a while till I figure out what's wrong. I'm still working with framework-res.apk at the moment
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Okay apps that use the soft keys include
At&t our scanner.
World conqueror 2.
Busy box.
Old xda app.
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see, i sold my broke first and when i was doing a factory reset and testing to make sure none of my info was present, the nav keys became persistent
So to make the be active 24/7 you MUST DO a factory reset....or maybe just a dalvik wipe, but i did a full reset and they worked fine.

you need to write script (i don't the commands) to enable it after qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Auto Hide Soft Keys 's Spoof Soft Keys option can enable it via hack, so there is a way to activate it on boot when it doesn't show

Hiding pictures app like vaulty?

Hello.
I know that kitkat implemented something about only letting the certain app to gain access to the folder it's using or something like that. So applications like vaulty doesn't work anymore. Dunno why they even made it like that. It worked perfect on JB. Why change something wich is working.
But, are there any apps or ways of hiding pics/video and whatever nowadays on Kitkat firmware?
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Jonas740 said:
Hello.
I know that kitkat implemented something about only letting the certain app to gain access to the folder it's using or something like that. So applications like vaulty doesn't work anymore. Dunno why they even made it like that. It worked perfect on JB. Why change something wich is working.
But, are there any apps or ways of hiding pics/video and whatever nowadays on Kitkat firmware?
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Why would you want to hide them?
But root is the option I think...
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HellRoot said:
Why would you want to hide them?
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They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock

gregbradley said:
They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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I dont ever show the content on my phone.. But of course that may be the reason...
And I understand that..
But I saw a thread about the sd card and app folders...there is a guide somewhere to make it like jelly
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HellRoot said:
Why would you want to hide them?
But root is the option I think...
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Well, not a super problem but sometimes i let the kids play some with the phone and they dont need to see everything in there, and their mom agrees with that
Vaulty was really great and easy to use.

Jonas740 said:
Well, not a super problem but sometimes i let the kids play some with the phone and they dont need to see everything in there, and their mom agrees with that
Vaulty was really great and easy to use.
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I understand... There should be a guide somewhere... In this or the general forum... I am on my phone right now and in a.****ty place in Denmark.. No signal.. But look for it
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i will
gregbradley said:
They may not be the kind of pictures he wants to be seen in polite company.....
However, try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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That looked sweet, it can even lock apps and everything. Hopefully it works on KitKat then. Didnt see anything about that beeing supported or i was blind.

Jonas740 said:
That looked sweet, it can even lock apps and everything. Hopefully it works on KitKat then. Didnt see anything about that beeing supported or i was blind.
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This is the thread he is talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966
However, the app I linked to will work on KK (AFAIK)

I use AppLock and it's perfect.
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If you are rooted you can use Foldermount to fix the sd card limitations in kitkat! And hide it pro(audiomanager) works fine for me! You can also try an multiple user account app!
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Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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devilkin said:
Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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Yes

Yes
devilkin said:
Does it still work in kitkat to put a file called .nomedia in a folder to keep it from being shown in album and other such apps?
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If you put a . before the foldername just like you said .nomedia will hide it from the album yes. Thats what ive used now. But im testing different apps. Applock seems good. Gonna try that foldermount aswell.

ripbrucelee said:
If you are rooted you can use Foldermount to fix the sd card limitations in kitkat! And hide it pro(audiomanager) works fine for me! You can also try an multiple user account app!
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Hide It Pro have just a big issue to me, it move the pictures to his folder and is mess up with my stuff, I will prefer the pictures remain where they are.
AppsLock is very good but it missing the option to select single files, it just work for Apps, still good BTW.