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So I have a new freshly autonootered NC (1.1.0 w/AN3) and running Go Launcher EX as my primary launcher.
From reading, I expected newly installed apps to show in the Go Launcher app drawer but not in Extras until a reboot.
However, what I'm getting is LOTS of my installed apps never showing up in the Go Launcher app drawer but always showing up in Extras.
Anybody else see this behavior? Is it a Go Launcher peculiarity perhaps?
Installed FaceBook Messenger Lite apk from apkmirror on LineageOS 14.1 (based on Android 7.1.1) on Xiaomi MI5 Pro device (rooted).
Tried Messenger Lite apk version 4.1.x and 5.0.x.
Installs fine, runs fine upon upon initial install if select "Open" at end of apk install.
However there is no icon on the launcher screens, no icon in app drawer, and no widgets available. So no way to re-launch the app once you close it after initial install.
The only place the app appears in under Settings - Apps.
Uninstall works fine.
Anyone else have this issue?
My friend try quickshortcutmaker apk. Search google to find it. Open the app and search the messenger lite app in it and afterwards choose to make a shortcut. I have used this app in lg phones where I have had same problem with some apps...
Have you tried checking the launcher's widgets/shortcuts option?
@flxas - thank you! Quickshortcutmaker appears to have done the trick!
@Yehhhhhh - thanks for you help too, but every other apk I have ever installed has added an icon to my launcher, so I don't think that the issue is caused by trebuchet launcher settings.
Turns out the Messenger Lite app was in my app tray after all. I found it under "L" for "Lite" in the app drawer, but under "Messenger Lite" in Settings - Apps..
If you install the Facebook Lite apk, it ends up under "L" for "Lite" in the app drawer and also under Settings - Apps.
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
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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
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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.
Here is a guide as you how to get One UI look for note 8
Links given with detailed instructions for each apk in each link so that you can install as per correct instructions
APKS in next posts , also links given for the same apks too in case of confusion in instructions
NO ROOT REQUIRED
Follow the steps as given- further details given also in subsequent posts
STEP 1>>
Installing the One Ui themes
For One UI card framework look- both Light and Dark mode themes are available
For Light mode--
Open theme store, install the envday3.2.apk WHILE THEME STORE OPEN IN BACKGROUND- Open theme store- from recents--Apply the day theme listed in themes-
For dark mode- install the night theme in next post WITH INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN TXT FILE INSIDE THE ZIP.
Theme will get you rounded notifications and the UI look with icons
One UI icon pack APK also attached, just install as normal apk --apply from theme store--icons--Pie Icon no framev3
Reboot after theme install
This awesome theme credit- @envy~
STEP 2>>
Install apks of Goodlock 2018
(official apks from Samsung) ,
will get you Task Changer from One UI and
Quick Star will get you Quick settings which can be customized
- apks attached in post #5,
Normal Install apks and apply- details in post #5
STEP 3>>
Install the new ONE Ui launcher after installing app cloner/ or
Alternate option** Normal install one ui launcher from link, without APP CLONER
Latest One UI Which can be installed with app CLONER attached here
Apk for the ALTERNATE pie version(install as normal apk) in post #6
HOW TO USE
Go to settings--apps-- default apps--homescreen--change to new one
For notifications,
Go to settings>>> APPS >>>> Three vertical dots on right side >>>> SPECIAL ACCESS >>> ACCESS TO NOTIFICATIONS >>> and check the box of the new launcher.
UPDATE 3/12/2018- LATEST One UI launcher APK attached-Experience Launcher has got updated to ONE UI launcher now- works ONLY WITH APP CLONER
APP CLONER REQUIRED FOR INSTALLING THE LATEST ONE UI HOME APK PROVIDED BY ME
HOW TO USE APP CLONER--- Install apk From website -- open app-- apk(second column), click the + sign(blue icon) on lower right side-- from file-- browse to find the apks provided by me.*
Then click the tick sign, it will clone and then install it.
App cloner link
https://appcloner.app/
APP CLONER basically clones the app so that apps which are compatible with your system but can't be installed, work fine.
If you're not interested in app CLONER, normal install the other launcher from link and use.
One UI launcher here has 3D touch like iPhone-
Attached apk of the latest version***works ONLY WITH APP CLONER***
One UI icons attached-credits @RSLPride
STEP 4>>
Next install Left Clock like One Ui--
For this you need to
Install substratum first from playstore--
Install left clock One UI mod, apk in post #7
Full resolution One UI wallpaper attached
STEP 5>>
**OPTIONAL**
Install One UI swipe gestures also included,
install from post#14, next page
**For night mode, you can also use night theme or swift installer from play store.
**Also, used iOS 12 San Francisco fonts here; you can get the same by using Substratum -- System Mods for Samsung by Draco.-System fonts(last mod there)-ios 11 (system mods by draco can be found in Google play store)
*******Required*******
Pie oreo theme V3.2- day: links in next posts
Goodlock 2018-links in next posts
Notes and Samsung browser 9 beta- links in next posts
Samsung experience 10 home- links in next
posts(updated version attached here also- but WORKS ONLY WITH APP CLONER)
Left clock mod-link in next posts
One UI gestures- links in post #14
Weather and Clock latest apks next posts
Dialer and contacts apk links next posts
Finally, if you liked the new look, don't forget to put a thumbs up for this post
**SHORTCUT-- FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO INSTALL MORE THAN 3-4 APKS **
Install the 5 files from links- launcher, theme file, goodlock ,substratum with left clock- that will be enough for giving the ONE UI look(you will get the EXACT look given in first post screenshots, leaving aside the native Samsung pie apps)
You can even leave the substratum and left clock if you don't need left clock- that will reduce it to JUST 3 APKS to install
The other weather, dialer etc are pie apps and you don't necessarily need them- just that if you need entirely pie apps running on your Oreo Device with the pie experience.*
This will take very few minutes and done!- you have the one ui look!
Finally, if you liked the new look, don't forget to put a thumbs up for this post
Pie Theme link
For Light/Day theme
Open theme store, install the apk WHILE THEME STORE OPEN IN BACKGROUND- Apply theme-reboot
Theme will get you rounded notifications and the UI look with icons
For Dark/ Night theme
Install as per instructions given in txt file inside the zip
Official link https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76069616
Home screen settings
Weather and Clock apks and screenshot attached
Dialer and contacts app - install all apks from the priv app folder via app cloner
Then change the default calling apps from settings-- default apps-- calling--- change to new phone
Link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5emra03fo3hxi8q/AADLPLca94PL3vr9Fym0fIBya?dl=0
Credits- @corsicanu for his awesome port of pie apps
App cloner required, install app cloner-- clone apks from apks-- click on + button in the bottom right and clone from file(APK attached) .
App cloner link
https://appcloner.app/
Goodlock apks
Install the apks attached below
Check screenshots for details as to how to use the apps
STEPS
Install Goodlock apk
Install the other two apks
Open Goodlock app
Enable Task changer
Enable and edit Quick star for blur and transparent quick settings exactly as given in screenshots and you will get the look like in first post
Goodlock 2018 link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/themes/lock-2018-t3804450
Alternate Google drive zip
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...W1?usp=sharing
Alternate updated apk
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ood-lock-2018-1-0-00-37-android-apk-download/
New One UI launcher apk
View attachment 4645393Samsung One UI launcher link(10.0.0.51)
Apk in the link, install as normal apk, go to apps-- default apps- home screen and change to this launcher.
If you want latest, check first post, install that latest one ui launcher apk via APP CLONER -whichever works fine for you
https://www.xda-developers.com/download-samsung-experience-10-launcher/
Has 3D touch like IPhone
For motion effect in wallpaper, go to apps-- default apps-- home screen-- select old launcher--pick wallpaper from gallery and set with motion effect-- then again to apps-- default apps-- home screen-- select new one ui home
Left clock mod
STEPS
Install substratum from Play store
Install clock tweaks and install left clock mod exactly as given in screenshots and reboot
Link
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/foru...es-apps/mod-center-left-clock-o-t3614824/amp/
I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago, but i just cant manage to get the rounded notifications on the status bar drawer like yours. mine just scramble with some ****ty background colour, especially when i have a white app behind it.
Try uninstalling the themes and reinstalling
Faced the same problem and did it ,got resolved.
New One UI browser apk
Samsung One UI browser
Install as normal apk
www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-elect...ernet-browser-9-0-01-18-android-apk-download/
Notes One UI APK
www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-elect...otes-3-0-00-69-android-apk-download/download/
The alternative is to use The theme v3 day, then use Swift installer, change apps to black amoled, and the rest of the tweaks in Swift installer too- like use material theme and even transparency of the pull down notif.
Will try that. ?
Never tried the swift installer
New One UI gestures apk
One UI gestures
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.nobar
I don't understand why the address bar is still not on the button especially for one handed use
Motawa88 said:
I don't understand why the address bar is still not on the button especially for one handed use
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You meant about the browser?
It's in beta stage and will address changes I think
Haven't tried the one handed mode though
Motawa88 said:
I don't understand why the address bar is still not on the button especially for one handed use
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You meant about the browser?
I think it's in beta stage and will address changes.
Didn't use one handed mode yet
The browser also has modes to hide status bar which actually helps us use the entire screen for browsing?
dj_iiml said:
You meant about the browser?
I think it's in beta stage and will address changes.
Didn't use one handed mode yet
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Yes. It's just that the whole idea of one uinis to move important elements to he button. And I don't know but I think the address bar is very important and almost out of reach even for my big hands.
I can't get notifications on this launcher
dj_iiml said:
Samsung One UI launcher link
https://www.xda-developers.com/download-samsung-experience-10-launcher/
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Why is that?
I'm not a fan of having huge app icons so I've made Nova my default launcher. very occasionally, maybe 5 or 6 times in the 5 days of having this phone hitting the back key to leave an app or settings has taken me to a homescreen that wasn't mine.
it features apps that I've definitely installed and looks to be the example of how my wallpaper will look in settings / wallpaper.
it's no biggie but it is weird, wondering if anyone else had this ?
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ota updated to 11... not rooted yet
Yes I have the same issue. Than when i go to Nova settings the radio buttons on default launcher are both cleared (Nova & One UI). Seems like a bug. I am using as well Nova Google Discovery Companion. It's crashing from time to time and than I lose Google Discovery feed. The only workaround i find to work i to reinstall companion app.
there's also this weird bug where an icon in the draw at the top vanishes but it's space is there and you can click and open it.
still had to delete and reinstall it to bring the icon back.
Anyone else having problems with "Home" setting?
My FE tends to randomly forget my choice of launcher. I have Rootless Pixel and Nova Launcher Beta installed, and from time to time I find myself back at the OneUI interface instead. When I go to Settings>Apps>Default Apps, I find Home app set...
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nah that doesn't work !
I had this problem
Wrong launcher after closing all apps in Android 11
Overnight my phones got upgraded to Android 11. Normally I use Pear Launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pearlauncher.pearlauncher) However, after getting this upgrade, when I go to task switcher/manager (3 vertical lines...
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I have just toggled... we shall see
EDIT:yeah this seems fixed by toggling between launchers, I've not had this for a few days.