Some apps are moveable to the SD card using the App page in Settings.
When I move any app it seems to move OK and functions but after a reboot the icons and widgets for moved apps disappear from home screens. The apps can still be run the app drawer so are still installed, if I drop an icon back onto a home page it again disappears on reboot.
I've tried 2 different (32 Gb) SD cards, a Sandisk and a Transcend and the same happens with both.
Anyone else notice this, or have an idea why it might be happening?
btb55 said:
Some apps are moveable to the SD card using the App page in Settings.
When I move any app it seems to move OK and functions but after a reboot the icons and widgets for moved apps disappear from home screens. The apps can still be run the app drawer so are still installed, if I drop an icon back onto a home page it again disappears on reboot.
I've tried 2 different (32 Gb) SD cards, a Sandisk and a Transcend and the same happens with both.
Anyone else notice this, or have an idea why it might be happening?
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It's a common problem of google launcher
Try using any 3rd party launcher
I recommend you using lucid launcher,apex launcher or nova launcher
VanshKhanna said:
It's a common problem of google launcher
Try using any 3rd party launcher
I recommend you using lucid launcher,apex launcher or nova launcher
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Thank you, that's very helpful. I've just tried Nova launcher as it was a familiar launcher from another phone and the icons now stay after a reboot, BBC weather widget still gets lost, but I'll try another launcher and see if I get that to remain.
Thanks.
btb55 said:
Thank you, that's very helpful. I've just tried Nova launcher as it was a familiar launcher from another phone and the icons now stay after a reboot, BBC weather widget still gets lost, but I'll try another launcher and see if I get that to remain.
Thanks.
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I suggest u lucid launcher (If you want a simple and fast launcher) I personally use this launcher and it's working flawless without any problem
Thanks for the tip, I'll try it.
I've discovered that apps with widgets or root requirements should not be moved to the sd card, so I'm happy that icons don't disappear now I've stopped using Google launcher.
Lollipop Fixed This for Me
I had the same issue with 4.4.4. Any app that was moved to the SD card would have its icon disappear after a restart. I haven't tested all the movable apps but the 3 that I did try no longer have this issue once I got the 5..01 Lollipop update.
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Hey guys,
My dialer shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen to the left of the drawer and web browser button is no longer working. The icon has been replaced with the white and green Android icon that looks very similar to the Market icon. When I click it, it says, "Application is not installed on your phone." I can access the dialer if I put a Contacts icon on my desktop.
How can I fix this problem?
Has anyone encountered this problem? I went into stock recovery mode and I cleared the cache but the dialer icon still does not work.
f00dstamps said:
Hey guys,
My dialer shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen to the left of the drawer and web browser button is no longer working. The icon has been replaced with the white and green Android icon that looks very similar to the Market icon. When I click it, it says, "Application is not installed on your phone." I can access the dialer if I put a Contacts icon on my desktop.
How can I fix this problem?
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Will it launch from the app tray? And are you using the stock launcher or a custom one?
I've found every time a built-in app updates I have to remove it from ADW and put it back or it doesn't work. Google Maps, Google Voice... I think those are the two I've noticed it on but pretty sure it's anything that's in the ROM. Maybe that's the issue.
Khaytsus,
Thanks for the response. You were right on the money. It was my ADW Launcher that I installed. The uninstalled and reinstalled ADW and it works perfectly now. Thank you.
khaytsus said:
Will it launch from the app tray? And are you using the stock launcher or a custom one?
I've found every time a built-in app updates I have to remove it from ADW and put it back or it doesn't work. Google Maps, Google Voice... I think those are the two I've noticed it on but pretty sure it's anything that's in the ROM. Maybe that's the issue.
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f00dstamps said:
Khaytsus,
Thanks for the response. You were right on the money. It was my ADW Launcher that I installed. The uninstalled and reinstalled ADW and it works perfectly now. Thank you.
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erm.. You would not have to reinstall ADW to fix that, just replace the shortcut in ADW, but okay, glad it's fixed
Hi to all...I have cyanogenmod 10.1 installed,and i noticed that my battery is draining incredibly fast,especially since i installed Go launcher.
I was wondering what launcher is the best in terms of battery usage?
I see everyone is talking about Apex launcher,but i want a launcher that allows me to put apps into folders,but not on the home screen,but in the menu (where i flip through all the apps).
cimston said:
Hi to all...I have cyanogenmod 10.1 installed,and i noticed that my battery is draining incredibly fast,especially since i installed Go launcher.
I was wondering what launcher is the best in terms of battery usage?
I see everyone is talking about Apex launcher,but i want a launcher that allows me to put apps into folders,but not on the home screen,but in the menu (where i flip through all the apps).
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It's possible with Apex Pro
OnAir783 said:
It's possible with Apex Pro
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How?
[QUOTE=cimston;43315084choose "add new folder" in the app drawer
Or use Nova launcher.
+1 for Nova.
nova launcher and for me!!
i tyed Nova,but i cant put apk in folders..Only can put it in folders at home screen..But i want to put apk in folders inside,to clear space..
And i only manage to that with go launcher..But he eat my battery
cimston said:
i tyed Nova,but i cant put apk in folders..Only can put it in folders at home screen..But i want to put apk in folders inside,to clear space..
And i only manage to that with go launcher..But he eat my battery
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Don't know with nova launcher but with apex launcher (if you want only save space on app drawer) you can delete app from app drawer.
so brutal but...
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cimston said:
i tyed Nova,but i cant put apk in folders..Only can put it in folders at home screen..But i want to put apk in folders inside,to clear space..
And i only manage to that with go launcher..But he eat my battery
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You can via Nova. You must do that within the Nova Launcher Settings menu, not directly from drawers.
Pros: You can organise your apps into tabs (like common Apps | Widget tabs in many stock launchers). You can also organise folders the same way.
Cons: It can be annoying whenever you install new apps as you need to organise them into the tab you desire. (I went around this problem by assigning the last tab as 'general apps tab' where all apps not categorised are put into, and where new app icons will appear)
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I'm on ARHD GP edition and I tried a few KK launchers from the play store including (Team Syndicates) but I ended up with Epic Launcher. Now every time I unlock my phone I get this annoying screen that looks like team syndicates launcher home screen with no icons until I tap my screen it goes to my default launcher. It's very annoying I have uninstalled all other launchers and even cleaned my SD card, system, and apps with both SD maid & Clean Master but the problem persists. Might there be some residual files I can't find? Anyone else have this issue?
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Anyone got an idea to fix that?
FYI - Also had an issue where my 64 Class 10 sd card would keep unmouonting. i had to put it in my pc and it was corrupt. i fixed it (no format) and now the card reads fine. sorry i wasnt typing correctly.
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Anyone got an idea to fix that?
FYI - Also had an issue where my 64 Class 10 sd card would keep unmouonting. i had to put it in my pc and it was corrupt. i fixed it (no format) and now the card does not unmound.
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That's a new one. Never heard of that
From the BadAss Note 4
sprintuser1977 said:
That's a new one. Never heard of that
From the BadAss Note 4
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Sorry i wasn't typing correctly. The SD Card is fixed once I checked for errors in windows. I just don't know why touchwiz launcher screen gets the new icons instead of the nova launcher im using.
It's not actually Nova that's adding the icons to the touchwiz home screen, it's the Play Store.
Step 1) Go to the Play Store. Go into settings. Uncheck "Add icon to Home screen." This option adds them to touchwiz.
Step 2) Go into the Nova launcher settings. Go into "New Apps." Check "Auto-add shortcuts."
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It's not actually Nova that's adding the icons to the touchwiz home screen, it's the Play Store.
Step 1) Go to the Play Store. Go into settings. Uncheck "Add icon to Home screen." This option adds them to touchwiz.
Step 2) Go into the Nova launcher settings. Go into "New Apps." Check "Auto-add shortcuts."
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Thank you, works great!
Has anyone got any alternative launcher working on this, I don't like the big icons filling up my home screen and the app drawer.
Thanks in advance.
I have Nova installed and running for the same reason but as soon as I try to add a widget it crashes and reverts to stock launcher
Why not try Nova Launcher it has a lot of customisation options.
First thing I did was install Nova Launcher
Nova for me and I have not experienced any crashes with widgets.
Just installed newest Version Nova Prime and Tesla Unread. Works perfect
Using Action Launcher .
originally using Action launcher using an imported layout and it kept crashing, but since resetting layout it seems stable.
worst thing about huawei phones is how they manage launchers and keep forcing their launcher on you
try also the microsoft launcher...it's amazing... used nova before but it's so cute and minimalistic. I like it.
I'm using nova (prime) and a android p theme. I had a crash when adding widgets once, but now it works fine.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I have a paid version of Nova but it never occurred to me to try it first. I am using it now and I like it, will give the Microsoft launcher a try also.
cheers
daz_2000 said:
Nova for me and I have not experienced any crashes with widgets.
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It seems to be Huawei specific widgets that bork Nova.
Weather Underground is fine, the Huawei Weather widget really upsets Nova, I've had to wipe the app data just to get Nova to restart
I've submitted a crash report and dump to Tesla Coil, so let's see what happens
I think for emui, you need to use third parties widgets if using nova launcher. Some of the emui widgets will cause crash....
anyone using magisk could try and flash the pixel launcher, thats what i plan to do once i get the phone
really love the pixel launcher on my 5T
Tiger33 said:
Using Action Launcher .
originally using Action launcher using an imported layout and it kept crashing, but since resetting layout it seems stable.
worst thing about huawei phones is how they manage launchers and keep forcing their launcher on you
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Hi there, did you do anything specific to get Action Launcher to work in the first place ? i installed and it just crashes immediately when i try and run it (i've sent a bug report to AL dev team).
No not really.
I reset cache
Completely uninstalled and then reinstalled
Been stable ever since
Sorry I can't be of any more help
I have been using Nova Launcher for years but have switched to Microsoft Launcher as of recent and I have to say that I really enjoy it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.launcher
P.S Just make sure to change default search engine from Bing back to Google and desactivate Cortana
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Hi there, did you do anything specific to get Action Launcher to work in the first place ? i installed and it just crashes immediately when i try and run it (i've sent a bug report to AL dev team).
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Did the same for me no matter what I tried! Using nova now which I'm more than happy with
I use Lawnchair Launcher + Lawnfeed
Nova is pretty awful on the P20 looks like I will be changing away for the first time in years. Previously had on all my phones including the Pixel 2XL.
3rd party widgets just aren't auto-updating. Another Widget, was stuck on yesterdays event, Agenda Widget doesn't display my full calendar and just says "Loading" guess it's time to find something else. Looked at Microsoft Launcher but don't like the way you can't hide the homescreen indicator taking up space at the bottom and not looking clean like I want.
Pixel Launcher works great.