I'm in the market for a new launcher. I've used the Go Launcher for years and it's been a great launcher, but the past several updates have gotten more and more resource heavy. It's a great launcher on a newer tablet, but not so much on an old workhorse like my Nook HD+. It would be great if I could just find an older version of Go, but I can only find the newest version on the Play Store. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, lightweight launcher I can try on my old tablet?
Thanks.
bfollowell said:
I'm in the market for a new launcher. I've used the Go Launcher for years and it's been a great launcher, but the past several updates have gotten more and more resource heavy. It's a great launcher on a newer tablet, but not so much on an old workhorse like my Nook HD+. It would be great if I could just find an older version of Go, but I can only find the newest version on the Play Store.
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You can find some old versions of many android apps at http://en.uptodown.com/android -- e.g., for your Go Launcher: http://go-launcher-ex.en.uptodown.com/android.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, lightweight launcher I can try on my old tablet?
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FWIW, I've been using Nova Launcher on my HD+ for several years and am very happy with it.
Thanks for your reply. I had thought of looking for an older version of GO, but the problem with that is that then it's always going to want to update. I too have been running Nova Launcher for the past few days and it seems much smoother.
bfollowell said:
Thanks for your reply. I had thought of looking for an older version of GO, but the problem with that is that then it's always going to want to update. I too have been running Nova Launcher for the past few days and it seems much smoother.
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I second the Nova Launcher which runs great on my even more ancient Nook Tablet.
I have a number of apps "frozen" and you should not discount that as a possible "solution". Just access the PlayStore on your tablet and go to "My Apps". Selecting an app you are taken to its page and in the upper right corner are 3 dots. They access a checkbox for "autoupdate". You can uncheck this and the app will no longer autoupdate. The trick is to do this before you replace the newer version with an older version. You get reminders of updates available from the PlayStore but it will never update those apps in the background without your approval.
Also, a few apps like ES File Explorer (talk about bloatware on the newer versions!) have a selection in Settings to check for updates. That also needs to be unchecked. So maybe look at that with Wi-Fi off at first.
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Anyone know how to get launcher pro plus, I purchased it on my evo shift but it wont show up in the market by searching or by going to my apps. I have tried all the market fixes but nothing seems to work. Thanks in advanced.
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Did you get an email with an unlock code?
You need to go to preferences, then, I think, unlock launcher pro plus, and enter the code. If you don't have it, there's an option to have it sent to you again.
No I got the key and everything but I can't find the actual app.
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I'm running Vegan 5.1.1 and it doesn't show in my market either. You can download it from their website though.
http://www.launcherpro.com/
Missing Apps?
devlop said:
I'm running Vegan 5.1.1 and it doesn't show in my market either. You can download it from their website though.
http://www.launcherpro.com/
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It doesn't show up on mine either. Neither do some other Apps like ADW and such. Is this an issue with Vegan?
Could possibly be an issue with Vegan. I am running TNT Lite 4.2.4 and both ADW and Launcher Pro show up fine for me. have you tried clearing the market cache and restarting?
I had launcher pro show up on my tab when I first flashed it but it isn't in my market either now. On a side note, Angry Birds shows up now.
I have the problem of missing apps also on Vegan 5.1.1, but if I can't find the app I'm looking for on the Market then I can pretty much always find it on AppBrain. If you get an error when following the link from AppBrain into the Market I find that if you click the "retry" button twice it always connects.
And yeah, LauncherPro Plus isn't in the market, you install LauncherPro and input your activation code after purchasing it on Paypal.
foobaz123 said:
It doesn't show up on mine either. Neither do some other Apps like ADW and such. Is this an issue with Vegan?
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I am running TnT lite and have the same problem with other apps Launcher Pro, ADW, Yahoo Messenger, and a few others.
So I don't think its just Vegan
Just go to the launcher pro site and download it from there. Should be at the top of the page but make sure your browser is in desktop mode.
http colon slash slash ww dot launcherpro dot com
Sorry for the wordy address. Can't put url's in yet.
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I see I'm too late.
Hmm. The first rom I ever flashed on gtablet was vegan 5.1.1 and launcher pro showed up the first time I launched the market. Haven't thought about it since because titanium restores all my apps when I flash a rom. Reccomend getting titanium backup and saving yourself the trouble of hunting down your favorite apps everytime you flash.
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Hmm. The first rom I ever flashed on gtablet was vegan 5.1.1 and launcher pro showed up the first time I launched the market. Haven't thought about it since because titanium restores all my apps when I flash a rom. Reccomend getting titanium backup and saving yourself the trouble of hunting down your favorite apps everytime you flash.
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That's generally what I do. However, that's no good when you've never installed the app in question. Know what I mean?
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Hey guys,
Currently running CM7 RC4 on my emmc. I was thinking about going back to the stock firmware, because I'd like to use the B&N functionality in store.
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
I've noticed that a lot of the time they are able to keep the stock pull up menu on the bottom of the screen, with a appdrawer launcher immediately above it.
Thanks for the input!
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Hey guys,
Currently running CM7 RC4 on my emmc. I was thinking about going back to the stock firmware, because I'd like to use the B&N functionality in store.
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
I've noticed that a lot of the time they are able to keep the stock pull up menu on the bottom of the screen, with a appdrawer launcher immediately above it.
Thanks for the input!
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I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.
lyam23 said:
I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.
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Not true. There is a thread here that shows how to do it with BN 1.1.0 and rooted with auto-nooter 3.0
Hmm...browsing the forum it appears that a lot of rooted users do indeed still have access to in store features. Therefore, my original question is still pertinent for me. But thank you for the warning, I appreciate it!
lyam23 said:
I've read a number of posts indicating no success with in store reading with a rooted nook, stock or otherwise. It appears it may only work with a non-rooted stock OS nook.
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I can do everything in the store with my autonooted 3.0 Nook Color, including 1 hour in-store browsing of titles.
I've got all sorts of stuff installed on my NC, too.
joelszs said:
I have seen a lot of nice themes on rooted stock. I was wondering if anyone could point me to how people go about adding a custom launcher and homescreen? Is it as simple as installing ADW or Launcher Pro?
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Pretty much. What I did is basically what's outlinked on the nookdevs site:
1) Installed custom launcher of my choice (ADW originally but switched to LP because it's so much smoother/quicker for me.)
2) Used home switcher to set soft keys as the default launcher
3) In Soft keys set it so your custom launcher is the default launcher. (I also have SK setup so one click gives me "home" and two gives me the soft keys.)
The stock pull up menu is still there and works for accessing the stock B&N stuff, but for the most part it looks and works like a normal android device.
As for the in-store stuff. It sounds like the problem is with B&N still having some issues with in-store setup to support the NC at some stores as people have also been reporting the same problems with stock non-rooted NC's.
I use Zeam, without softkeys, as the stock notification bar has all of that functionality.
Zeam is a tiny bit buggy on the NC though. Anyone know how to set a different launcher as default?
Install another home launcher and home switcher. Hit the N button and it should ask which launcher to start with. Make sure you check the box so it will set that as the default launcher and launch the one you want to be your default.
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I can't seem to install adwlauncher... it doesn't seem to be findable in the market and when I use a direct link to it, it pulls of up in the market, but when I try and install it, it says that it isn't for my device.
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I can't seem to install adwlauncher... it doesn't seem to be findable in the market and when I use a direct link to it, it pulls of up in the market, but when I try and install it, it says that it isn't for my device.
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Anderwebs(the primary developer of ADW) has yet to release an updated ADW for tablets. He is working on one, but has not put any information forward as to a date for release.
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I can't seem to install adwlauncher... it doesn't seem to be findable in the market and when I use a direct link to it, it pulls of up in the market, but when I try and install it, it says that it isn't for my device.
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if you have another android device, download it from the market.
using root explorer, go into the /data/app folder and find the ADW EX app... long press and click share... you should now be able to gmail it or dropbox it....
I use it on the xoom, I like it much better than launcher pro but it force closes a lot.
Yeah I side loaded it from dropbox it seems to run ok but if you use the 4D app drawer is lags at times
Anyone figure out how to get the wallpapers to align correctly or noticing that they arent aligned correctly versus stock launcher?
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Yeah I side loaded it from dropbox it seems to run ok but if you use the 4D app drawer is lags at times
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x2. i'm running adw launcher ex on the xoom and the app drawer some times freezes and doesn't load at all. for now, i'll be sticking with stock honeycomb or launcher pro (choose the keep-in-memory option to prevent force closures)
Yeah I LOVE adw launcher ex but the app drawer in 4D lags like it is cool other than that it works great. Hope the dev fixes
I have a rooted Streak 7 (16gb) with a 16gb SD card & it seems much much slower lately. What things can I delete or uninstall to help it?
I heard somewhere that uninstalling Dell Launcher speeds things up. ....can this be done without messing up system?
Also, I try out & uninstall apps constantly. ......does that fill up system with leftovers? Where are they?
Oh and "market" app loads EXTREMELY slow. ....sometimes wont load at all. ...ever since they changed Market design/format. Is that fixable?
Thanks in advance
At least on 2.2.x StageUI 1.5 is rather slow, but remember to install another launcher before removeing the StageUI launcher. StageUI 1.7 is completely different.
If you uninstall an app, from either the market uninstall button or the setting one it removes all config files immediately.
If you manually delete an apk it will remove config files on reboot.
There's an app called SD maid that I personally love that gets rid of all cache files and leftovers from apps (if there are any)
There are several apps that try to boost your SD cards access times... you can try those... can't hurt...
I also use AutoRun Manager to make sure apps I rarely use don't start up at boot
And yeah... the Dell Stage pretty much sucks... my preference is GO Launcher
so if I install something like "Go Launcher" then I can uninstall Dell launcher? My system came with 2.2.2.
actually I have "circle launcher" installed,,,,can that work?
thanks so much!
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so if I install something like "Go Launcher" then I can uninstall Dell launcher? My system came with 2.2.2.
actually I have "circle launcher" installed,,,,can that work?
thanks so much!
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Definitely, I would RECOMMEND doing away completely with the DEL Stage and then run any launcher you prefer, I was just stating that I use (well use to use) GO Launcher (I'm running GingerStreak 2.3 and have gotten attached to VTL Launcher somewhat) but I loved the features of GO Launcher....
OR you can install one of the custom ROMs that have been tweaked a little bit for performance
I'm not really gonna try to recommend one because I have no idea what your level of expertise is with Android is or how much you like to tinker with your device, but there are some very nice options that will certainly make you smile
it says go launcher is incompatable with my streak 7 :-(
I love messing with my gadgets & appreciate any advice u give! Thanx bunches
ok it seems like most launchers are incompatible. ....why?
Lilextreme said:
it says go launcher is incompatable with my streak 7 :-(
I love messing with my gadgets & appreciate any advice u give! Thanx bunches
ok it seems like most launchers are incompatible. ....why?
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I know it's incompatible with DJs HoneyStreak, but you shouldn't get an incompatibility message with it on Froyo... least ways I didn't
Ok I got. GO Launcher apk from the company website & that worked. I wonder why market wouldn't. ....hmmm. ...
I was trying Launcher Pro too but its 3.49 to use extra customization features & Go Launcher is free.
Removed Dell Stage. ....even market runs better!
Anyway, thanx again. ..any other good speed up tips? I installed a Rom manager also :.)
Lilextreme said:
Ok I got. GO Launcher apk from the company website & that worked. I wonder why market wouldn't. ....hmmm. ...
I was trying Launcher Pro too but its 3.49 to use extra customization features & Go Launcher is free.
Removed Dell Stage. ....even market runs better!
Anyway, thanx again. ..any other good speed up tips? I installed a Rom manager also :.)
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You can uninstall the ROM Manager, none of them work with either of the Streaks.
I use AutoRun Manager to keep apps from starting up that I don't use often, and I also use AutoKiller Memory Optimizer to help manage my memory...
Hi All,
I managed to use the method shown here- https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/themes-apps/play-store-amazon-5-4-0-root-t3669740 to download google play.
This worked well, and I managed to download and use apps from the play store. Eventually I decided to organise all my apps into folders, taking it from 2 screens of apps into 1. I then turned off the tablet overnight. After I rebooted this morning, everything worked normally, apart from the fact new apps downloaded from the store wouldn't have an icon appear. The apps still work perfectly, they just don't have icons on the screen which is mildy frustrating.
Any help on this would be great!
Tom
TomMapp said:
Hi All,
I managed to use the method shown here- https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/themes-apps/play-store-amazon-5-4-0-root-t3669740 to download google play.
This worked well, and I managed to download and use apps from the play store. Eventually I decided to organise all my apps into folders, taking it from 2 screens of apps into 1. I then turned off the tablet overnight. After I rebooted this morning, everything worked normally, apart from the fact new apps downloaded from the store wouldn't have an icon appear. The apps still work perfectly, they just don't have icons on the screen which is mildy frustrating.
Any help on this would be great!
Tom
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Launcher? If stock fire launcher try to force stop via manage apps from settings. May need to clear data too
Blaiser47 said:
Launcher? If stock fire launcher try to force stop via manage apps from settings. May need to clear data too
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Hi, I assume I am just using the original launcher (not 100% sure however). I am trying to find the application under manage apps like you said, however I cannot find a name of an app called launcher, or with launcher in the name. Is there a specific name for the app?
Sorry to be a pain!
Tom
TomMapp said:
The apps still work perfectly, they just don't have icons on the screen which is mildy frustrating. Any help on this would be great!
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This is an increasingly frequent complaint with recent builds of FireOS 5.6, especially in the HD 10. Root cause is not apparent and there does not appear to be a durable workaround at the moment. My guess is a 'glitch' snuck into the stock launcher that will be addressed in a future update. Conspiracy minded members will claim Amazon is up to no good. Will see where it goes.
For now not much you can do other than wait for a fix or attempt to use a different launcher with accompanying pros/cons.
TomMapp said:
Hi, I assume I am just using the original launcher (not 100% sure however). I am trying to find the application under manage apps like you said, however I cannot find a name of an app called launcher, or with launcher in the name. Is there a specific name for the app?
Sorry to be a pain!
Tom
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It's called Home Pages
Blaiser47 said:
It's called Home Pages
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Cheers, it has worked!
Thanks
Tom
I just got my son a Fire 8 for xmas and it has the latest 5.6.0 software and I got all the google stuff installed and was working great. He downloaded a few games and apps with no issues then he downloaded 2 other apps (games) and they didnt get added to the home screen (stock fire launcher) and the only way to get to them is through the Play Store pretty much and then select Open from there. Is there any way to get them added to the home screen? They will show up in the recent apps but after you use a few other apps its gone. Its frustrating to say the least.
EDIT: I tried the force stop and clear data thing and it didnt work. Still missing app icons on the home screen. If I install Nova Launcher or something though they all show up in the app drawer. Im on the fence with this Amazon Fire at the moment.
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I just got my son a Fire 8 for xmas and it has the latest 5.6.0 software and I got all the google stuff installed and was working great. He downloaded a few games and apps with no issues then he downloaded 2 other apps (games) and they didnt get added to the home screen (stock fire launcher) and the only way to get to them is through the Play Store pretty much and then select Open from there. Is there any way to get them added to the home screen? They will show up in the recent apps but after you use a few other apps its gone. Its frustrating to say the least.
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The answer (apparently) lies I the dozen or so posts immediately preceding yours. Take a read to see if that information proves helpful.
Hippie459MN said:
I just got my son a Fire 8 for xmas and it has the latest 5.6.0 software and I got all the google stuff installed and was working great. He downloaded a few games and apps with no issues then he downloaded 2 other apps (games) and they didnt get added to the home screen (stock fire launcher) and the only way to get to them is through the Play Store pretty much and then select Open from there. Is there any way to get them added to the home screen? They will show up in the recent apps but after you use a few other apps its gone. Its frustrating to say the least.
EDIT: I tried the force stop and clear data thing and it didnt work. Still missing app icons on the home screen. If I install Nova Launcher or something though they all show up in the app drawer. Im on the fence with this Amazon Fire at the moment.
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Did you reboot after force stopping and clearing data?
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Did you reboot after force stopping and clearing data?
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I did not but I did delete the 2 apps and then later did a reboot and then just reinstalled them to see if it would have issues again and this time they both showed up on the home screen. I hope my kid doesnt run into issues and cant find his apps if he installs them. Either way, they are there now and hopefully no more issues. Fingers crossed.
7 gen HD Question for Launcher and Search Bar
TomMapp said:
Cheers, it has worked!
Thanks
Tom
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Hi, I just got my first fire hd 7th 'gen. I tired the hack and I do have google working on the it now, but like others here my apps on the home screen are not showing up ( the ones I installed the day of the hack are fine).. it is the apps I have installed the say after that are not showing up on the home screen, I had files ready to go but... HO hum!
what I call Add/Remove: they do show up, but unlike a phone or windows. I have no clue how to fix this. since it seems you can't drag and drop from a master folder within the system.
I have seen where you got your home screen working again, but I don't know enough about the Fire 7th Gen yet.. can you or someone be so kind to point me to the correct place where I will find the launcher?
better yet, tell me what the launcher is.
Also on the search, is there a way I can get a google toolbar installed? I dislike using bing. I have to say I do so love my Google tools. and I miss my google search bar I had on my cell phone..
ChristinaLK said:
Hi, I just got my first fire hd 7th 'gen. I tired the hack and I do have google working on the it now, but like others here my apps on the home screen are not showing up ( the ones I installed the day of the hack are fine).. it is the apps I have installed the say after that are not showing up on the home screen, I had files ready to go but... HO hum!
what I call Add/Remove: they do show up, but unlike a phone or windows. I have no clue how to fix this. since it seems you can't drag and drop from a master folder within the system.
I have seen where you got your home screen working again, but I don't know enough about the Fire 7th Gen yet.. can you or someone be so kind to point me to the correct place where I will find the launcher?
better yet, tell me what the launcher is.
Also on the search, is there a way I can get a google toolbar installed? I dislike using bing. I have to say I do so love my Google tools. and I miss my google search bar I had on my cell phone..
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/google-play-shortcut-longer-t3727439/post75014720