Hello. I updated Camera Extensions like AR effect, Live on Youtube, Background Defocus etc. After the update, these extensions appeared in launcher, among other apps. I want to remove them from the launcher, not disabling or removing the updates. How can I do that?
(Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803)
If you have root try to use Xperia Xposed Kk and activate hidden apps or use Nova launcher.
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I decided to use another launcher in place of the stock xperia one
so I also froze it with rom toolbox
In this case some of Sony provided widgets e.g. weather, disappear from the widgets menu or list in the app drawer
Is it possible to recover them and make them usable with other launchers somehow?
Thanks a lot
algarues said:
I decided to use another launcher in place of the stock xperia one
so I also froze it with rom toolbox
In this case some of Sony provided widgets e.g. weather, disappear from the widgets menu or list in the app drawer
Is it possible to recover them and make them usable with other launchers somehow?
Thanks a lot
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Not as far as I know. I can't use them on Apex Launcher or Nova either (even without disabling the sony launcher).
You cannot use sony widgets on custom launchers
gregbradley said:
You cannot use sony widgets on custom launchers
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Some of them do work on nova
for instance the camera widgets and some from walkman
but not the music controls and others
kinda bummer....
algarues said:
Some of them do work on nova
for instance the camera widgets and some from walkman
but not the music controls and others
kinda bummer....
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Same here with Next Launcher, but better sacrifice some widget than use the stock launcher which is very ugly.
There is a sony walkman widget in the playstore that I use with nova, it's not quite as pretty but gets the job done.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voiche.musicwidget
I haven't found one for the weather which I like but HD widgets is just as nice
Hello everyone,
I am new to modifying stock launchers.
(that means I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE with rom's / rooting / xposed framework, etc)
For the last few days I have been looking for a way to get a bigger grid size for my Stock Xperia Launcher.
I don't want to use a 3rd party launcher.
In the past I have modifying my Samsung phones (using 3rd party launchers like TSF Shell / Nova Launcher / Widgetlocker, UCCW, Missed it!, etc).
Now I have my Sony Xperia Z1 for 2 months. I used Nova Launcher + Widgetlocker. Then yesterday my WiFi didn't had internet access anymore. So I contacted Sony and I had to reset my phone.
So I start from a new fresh installation now. I was impressed with what Sony had done with Xperia Launcher within these 2 months, I decided I want to use this launcher (no 3rd party launchers)
So now I want to use my Stock Launcher and be able to get a bigger grid size and I want my dock to have 7 instead of 5 icons.
I did some research but I found it confusing so now I need help
On XDA forums I see people talking about using Xposed framework.
Can someone explain me step to step how to used this Xposed framework?
I saw the video that XDA developers made regarding Xposed framework. Which is very clear to me
But how do you implant modules? Where you find these modules?
I just need a bigger Grid size and I want a 7 icon dock, and that is it. My phone I use in Portrait mode mostly, only when Facebooking / Surfing internet / Watching movies I will use Landscape mode.
Can anyone help me out?
Xperia Z1 specs:
Model Number: C6903
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.757
tripmo said:
Hello everyone,
I am new to modifying stock launchers.
(that means I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE with rom's / rooting / xposed framework, etc)
For the last few days I have been looking for a way to get a bigger grid size for my Stock Xperia Launcher.
I don't want to use a 3rd party launcher.
In the past I have modifying my Samsung phones (using 3rd party launchers like TSF Shell / Nova Launcher / Widgetlocker, UCCW, Missed it!, etc).
Now I have my Sony Xperia Z1 for 2 months. I used Nova Launcher + Widgetlocker. Then yesterday my WiFi didn't had internet access anymore. So I contacted Sony and I had to reset my phone.
So I start from a new fresh installation now. I was impressed with what Sony had done with Xperia Launcher within these 2 months, I decided I want to use this launcher (no 3rd party launchers)
So now I want to use my Stock Launcher and be able to get a bigger grid size and I want my dock to have 7 instead of 5 icons.
I did some research but I found it confusing so now I need help
On XDA forums I see people talking about using Xposed framework.
Can someone explain me step to step how to used this Xposed framework?
I saw the video that XDA developers made regarding Xposed framework. Which is very clear to me
But how do you implant modules? Where you find these modules?
I just need a bigger Grid size and I want a 7 icon dock, and that is it. My phone I use in Portrait mode mostly, only when Facebooking / Surfing internet / Watching movies I will use Landscape mode.
Can anyone help me out?
Xperia Z1 specs:
Model Number: C6903
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.757
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use this app to make it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/themes-apps/z-gem-xperia-xposed-xperia-launcher-t2603569
Ben Ling said:
use this app to make it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/themes-apps/z-gem-xperia-xposed-xperia-launcher-t2603569
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Thanks for the reply.
I will try it later on today when I reach home, I am at work now.
1 More question:
When I try this out, will my live Xperia wallpaper still work, in both Lock Screen + Home Screen?
( I am using the live wallpaper that comes standard with the stock Xperia, named Xperia. I use this wallpaper in both Lock Screen + Home Screen )
That is the one with the waves that changes color after lots of side scrolling )
tripmo said:
Thanks for the reply.
I will try it later on today when I reach home, I am at work now.
1 More question:
When I try this out, will my live Xperia wallpaper still work, in both Lock Screen + Home Screen?
( I am using the live wallpaper that comes standard with the stock Xperia, named Xperia. I use this wallpaper in both Lock Screen + Home Screen )
That is the one with the waves that changes color after lots of side scrolling )
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Yes the live wallpaper still works on lock and home screen.
work and the gem module
its what I use for a 7 icon dock and a 5x4 homescreen and 5x5 drawer
Is there a simple way of changing some of the stock Xperia icons (diaper, messaging etc.) without resorting to rooting or a different launcher? Rather than mess with Nova I'd rather just change 3-4 icons on the Xperia launcher and be done with it. Not sure if an icon editing app like Beautiful Icon Styler works with Xperia or not (and it sounds like Lollipop will break it anyway)
pipspeak said:
Is there a simple way of changing some of the stock Xperia icons (diaper, messaging etc.) without resorting to rooting or a different launcher? Rather than mess with Nova I'd rather just change 3-4 icons on the Xperia launcher and be done with it. Not sure if an icon editing app like Beautiful Icon Styler works with Xperia or not (and it sounds like Lollipop will break it anyway)
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Use icon changer from playstore.Root is root needed
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad&hl=en
u can use Desktop VisualizeR to create customized-icon shortcut to homescreen
pipspeak said:
Is there a simple way of changing some of the stock Xperia icons (diaper, messaging etc.) without resorting to rooting or a different launcher? Rather than mess with Nova I'd rather just change 3-4 icons on the Xperia launcher and be done with it. Not sure if an icon editing app like Beautiful Icon Styler works with Xperia or not (and it sounds like Lollipop will break it anyway)
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Icon changer free, no root or specialties, just install and change away - download an icon pack you like through the app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad
Are you willing to change all the icons One by one? Thanks for suggestion but it takes too much....
Hi All, this might be a dumb question but: If I install Nova, do I have to delete everything that came stock on the Sony launcher, like Movies, PlanyStation etc...all of the icons, widgets, etc... or do I leave them and just start new with Nova? Does that make sense? I just dont want to switch to Nova and all these widgets, icons etc from Sony still 'running' somewhere in the background. Thanks!
mario24601 said:
Hi All, this might be a dumb question but: If I install Nova, do I have to delete everything that came stock on the Sony launcher, like Movies, PlanyStation etc...all of the icons, widgets, etc... or do I leave them and just start new with Nova? Does that make sense? I just dont want to switch to Nova and all these widgets, icons etc from Sony still 'running' somewhere in the background. Thanks!
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hahaaha a second me!
I was wondering the same thing, just for the sake of it I always remove all the icons that are on the stock launcher. Because if you think of it, it's not as if you turn the other launcher off, you're just using another one. And the difference probably won't be amazing, but it could count towards a better battery life lol. Or maybe we're just paranoid :silly::silly::good:
Thanks, ill do the same and remove them off Sony...no reason to have them out there
You don't have to remove anything from stock launcher. It won't run in the background. You can setup how many different launchers you want and switch between without that effecting battery.
Launchers like Nova don't mess with apps at all. They simply create a new skin -- a new way of seeing and accessing what's already on the phone. All the same Sony apps will still be there in the app drawer and they'll behave in exactly the same way as they would if you were using the Xperia Launcher or any other launcher (although Nova might change some of the icons for system apps like dialer, messaging, settings etc.). And if you uninstall apps through Nova they're uninstalled from the phone, period. So they will not be there even if you revert back to the Xperia Launcher.
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Launchers like Nova don't mess with apps at all. They simply create a new skin -- a new way of seeing and accessing what's already on the phone. All the same Sony apps will still be there in the app drawer and they'll behave in exactly the same way as they would if you were using the Xperia Launcher or any other launcher (although Nova might change some of the icons for system apps like dialer, messaging, settings etc.). And if you uninstall apps through Nova they're uninstalled from the phone, period. So they will not be there even if you revert back to the Xperia Launcher.
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Great info, ty!
Sony App collection
What can my module do?
- It allows you to install most Sony apps from the PlayStore or you download the APKs from APKMirror (Music, Album, Live Wallpapers and many more)
- It supports add ons for apps that aren't available at the Play Store (Widgets, E-mail, Contacts, Dialer, Launcher and some more)
- Couple of functions are still in work and hopefully will be added soon
How do I install it?
1. Download and install the Base module in Magisk
- Now, after a reboot, you can start getting your Sony apps from the PlayStore or you install the from me tested APK's
Optional:
2. Download and install an add-on of your choice in Magisk
- That's all
Add-on description:
The most add-ons remove the AOSP/Google apps and replace it with the Sony alternative.
After uninstalling the module the AOSP/Google app will be restored.
Extra (non-magisk):
3. Download and flash the Xperia Bootanimation via TWRP
Workarounds
How to open AR effect?
- Download and install More Shortcuts from the PlayStore
Open the App and select "Activity"
Search for "AR effect" and tap on it
Now tap on the first entry in the list (AREffectApp) and creat a shortcut
Now there is a shortcut on your launcher with that you can open the app
How to open the Xperia Assist?
- It doesn't create a app icon, it creates a new category in the settings app, so just open the settings and tap on "Xperia Assist"
How to open the Photo editor?
-You have to install also the Album app to use it.
From the Album app you just tap on a photo and then on the edit button than you can choose the photo editor
You miss an app or have a problem with an existing one?
-Just leave a comment and I'll help you as soon as possible.
Do you want an add-on that I haven't created yet?
-Just ask and I will give my best to create it for you.
Gdrive is to slow or aren't available?
-Then use the Mega mirror
A big thanks to:
Sony
APKMirror
Jurn_Software (4PDA)
For the future
Many thanks dear developer for porting Sony Apps to the community and for making them available to anyone.
I tried 4 Apks on my Xiaomi Mi A2, where I was the most curious about, like for example the live wallpapers and normal wallpapers and I have to say that I was amazed. It remembers you of the PS3 live wallpapers. On top of that it offers many colours.
Other than that I tried Photo Editor which has nice editing features. This one is maybe a bit simplistic in its choices but the choices it offers are compelling. Sony almost always means great quality and you can tell for yourself.
The play store recognizes and finds Sony Apps after installing the base module in magisk which is a bonus. :good:
If all 4 Apks worked, then the others should work, too.
IT WORKS
It works very well on mimix2 thanks jigs4wkiller
PS4 remote play?
After deleting CHplay data it works pretty well, thanks!
Work's perfectly on my MI A1
Does it support arm32?