Although I don't see it, is there a way to remove the date and Google search box on the bottom of my pixel 4 xl homescreen? I have Nova launcher to deal with the issue but for some reason it's not staying as my primary home replacement. I set it to "always" and every reboot it defaults back to the pixel launcher. Other than those two gripes I love this phone compared to my note 8 I had for two years lol. Thank you all in advance for your help with my questions and have a great day/night.
Metalhead520 said:
Although I don't see it, is there a way to remove the date and Google search box on the bottom of my pixel 4 xl homescreen? I have Nova launcher to deal with the issue but for some reason it's not staying as my primary home replacement. I set it to "always" and every reboot it defaults back to the pixel launcher. Other than those two gripes I love this phone compared to my note 8 I had for two years lol. Thank you all in advance for your help with my questions and have a great day/night.
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Are you rooted, and, do you have Nova allowed to modify system settings?
Metalhead520 said:
Although I don't see it, is there a way to remove the date and Google search box on the bottom of my pixel 4 xl homescreen? I have Nova launcher to deal with the issue but for some reason it's not staying as my primary home replacement. I set it to "always" and every reboot it defaults back to the pixel launcher. Other than those two gripes I love this phone compared to my note 8 I had for two years lol. Thank you all in advance for your help with my questions and have a great day/night.
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Go to settings/apps/default. Set Nova as your default there.
Metalhead520 said:
Although I don't see it, is there a way to remove the date and Google search box on the bottom of my pixel 4 xl homescreen? I have Nova launcher to deal with the issue but for some reason it's not staying as my primary home replacement. I set it to "always" and every reboot it defaults back to the pixel launcher. Other than those two gripes I love this phone compared to my note 8 I had for two years lol. Thank you all in advance for your help with my questions and have a great day/night.
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Are you rooted, and, do you have Nova allowed to modify system settings?
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That doesn't fix the issue. After a reboot you need to go into Nova settings and select Nova as the default launcher for it to stick.
I did have it set for my default launcher but as the first person said I needed make it modify system settings for it to automatically boot with the phone. A few seconds after boot it clicks over to Nova. Ty for your help. I just thought I'd already done that when I installed the launcher, guess not lol. They should have a pop up when installing to tell you to do that in the first place. Just so goobers like me don't come on here and waste people's time asking the question lol.
Ugh nevermind....it went back to pixel launcher. I guess I won't be able to use Nova anymore
Metalhead520 said:
Ugh nevermind....it went back to pixel launcher. I guess I won't be able to use Nova anymore
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Read my reply above your last 2 posts.
Yeah I set it as default in the apps section too and also in Nova. When I swipe up to get out of xda it defaults back to pixel launcher again.
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Yeah I set it as default in the apps section too and also in Nova. When I swipe up to get out of xda it defaults back to pixel launcher again.
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It's because of gesture navigation. Compatibility will come eventually.
https://9to5google.com/2019/11/12/android-10-gestures-launchers/
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Yeah I set it as default in the apps section too and also in Nova. When I swipe up to get out of xda it defaults back to pixel launcher again.
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Strange, once I set it in Nova it sticks until I reboot.
Edit: I do have 3 button navigation enabled but I'm using a Magisk module to disable them and I'm using Vivid N.G.
I have Nova set with Google Gestures enabled. Nova sticks. Gestures work. Stock. No root.
Just to put the thread to rest, I enabled three button navigation and it works perfectly. I like gestures more so im gonna keep it installed but using pixel launcher and just hope they can get support for it soon
RoccoN4 said:
I have Nova set with Google Gestures enabled. Nova sticks. Gestures work. Stock. No root.
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They specifically say it's not compatible in the Now Settings.
https://help.teslacoilapps.com/faq/gesture-navigation
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Actually I tried it myself and Nova does stick even after restart. Not sure what the OP is doing differently.
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EeZeEpEe said:
They specifically say it's not compatible in the Now Settings.
https://help.teslacoilapps.com/faq/gesture-navigation
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Actually I tried it myself and Nova does stick even after restart. Not sure what the OP is doing differently.
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Ya I don't know. All I know is that it does and can work even with gestures. I had that disclaimer saying it's not compatible. I'm using gestures and they work like stock Pixel launcher.
Now I am using Nova Beta version. Not sure if that makes a difference?
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Ugh nevermind....it went back to pixel launcher. I guess I won't be able to use Nova anymore
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I have Nova also and it never goes back to Pixel Launcher. I have gestures enabled, so those work, plus set tap and 2 finger tap to turn the screen on and off and 2 finger swipe down to open App Drawer. No issues
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Ya I don't know. All I know is that it does and can work even with gestures. I had that disclaimer saying it's not compatible. I'm using gestures and they work like stock Pixel launcher.
Now I am using Nova Beta version. Not sure if that makes a difference?
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Yeah the disclaimer went went after setting as default. I haven't used Nova in a long time but my paid Nova Prime still works and it stick with the non-Beta.
Unless there's a setting for it, It's not quite the same as the Pixel Launcher though as there's no suggested app or app drawer while in the recent app view.
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I have searched about it a lot but couldn't find anything. Is there a way to fix recents app switcher animation on custom launcher. It's really annoying. Any method like using adb, etc?
I couldn't resolve with Nova but on Microsoft Launcher don't have the issue
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I use gestures and have no issues with Nova.
carbonize said:
I use gestures and have no issues with Nova.
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Several times a day I had the error where swipe up gesture would get stuck showing the apps and the X and couldn't respond.
Changed to MS and don't have the issue.
I had it both with Nova as a fresh setup and restore from a backup, not sure what else to try to resolve it so changed launcher for now.
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shaunydub said:
Several times a day I had the error where swipe up gesture would get stuck showing the apps and the X and couldn't respond.
Changed to MS and don't have the issue.
I had it both with Nova as a fresh setup and restore from a backup, not sure what else to try to resolve it so changed launcher for now.
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Was this the standard swipe up to open app drawer or a gesture you had assigned?
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Was this the standard swipe up to open app drawer or a gesture you had assigned?
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Standard swipe, only additional things I have is swipe up on folders to open certain apps so everything is based on EMUI gestures.
shaunydub said:
Standard swipe, only additional things I have is swipe up on folders to open certain apps so everything is based on EMUI gestures.
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Strange. I use the exact same set up with no problems at all.
Do you use gestures it on screen buttons for your phones navigation?
shaunydub said:
I couldn't resolve with Nova but on Microsoft Launcher don't have the issue
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I installed MS launcher still not fixed. I am talking about the animation when using gestures and using app switcher. It works fine on stock launcher but not on custom launcher.
carbonize said:
I use gestures and have no issues with Nova.
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gestures works fine but it's the animation when switching apps or going home.
Reeb_Lam said:
gestures works fine but it's the animation when switching apps or going home.
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Ah now I know what you're on about. Yes I get that sometimes, I just swipe back. It's hard to replicate and so infrequent I never put it down to just Nova even when I use Smart Launcher. I'll have to have a play then see if Kevin can't figure out the problem. Having said that in hoping to be on EMUI 10 soon. 7
Guys are you talking about something like this?
When i slide it for recent apps screen, right before showing apps preview, a plain white preview also shown.
So its seems like it flashes, not every time but mostly and its annoying. (There is video inside rar.)
madcapfrog said:
Guys are you talking about something like this?
When i slide it for recent apps screen, right before showing apps preview, a plain white preview also shown.
So its seems like it flashes, not every time but mostly and its annoying. (There is video inside rar.)
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Yes but also the animation of app switching. Like when you swipe for switching app, unlike in stock launcher where there is a transition to app switcher.
Reeb_Lam said:
Yes but also the animation of app switching. Like when you swipe for switching app, unlike in stock launcher where there is a transition to app switcher.
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I think, i didnt notice the problem with swipe, but even if i disable Nova Launcher and return back Emui, i have still the problem that i mention.
Probably its not caused because of 3.party launcher at least in my case, something else causing that.
Hi guys,
I have a same Bug. I found temporary solution in dev mode. I had all animations to value "0". I changed it to 0,5 and Bug dissappear.
I read several days ago about how the pixel 4/4xl already allows third party launchers to use the native gestures.
I also read that you need to have gestures enabled in order to utilize the new google assistant.
My question is has anyone that has received their new pixel used nova launcher (my all-time fave), enabled native gestures and was able to utilize the new google assistant?
My new 4xl is on a truck for delivery today and I'm pretty excited.
I'm coming from the 3xl so I know it's not a huge upgrade, but I think there's enough to make me happy with the decision.
TIA
It seems that third party launchers aren't compatible with the native gestures. I prefer Nova Launcher as well, but when I use the native gestures to return home I get switched back to the stock launcher.
So what I've ended up doing is go with the button navigation and configured Fluid Navigation Gestures to mimic the default gesture behaviour and hide the button navigation bar. It's been working great so far and Assistant still seems to be working.
Well, that's disappointing.
I'm certainly not interested in a third party gestures app in addition to a third party launcher.
Hopefully nova can update their app so I can use the native gestures while utilizing the new google assistant.
The new assistant is supposed to be awesome, so if nova can't do it right now, I'll be forced to stick with the pixel launcher, which would also be a little disappointing but would be necessary as I value the new assistant more at this point.
Thanks for the response.
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It seems that third party launchers aren't compatible with the native gestures. I prefer Nova Launcher as well, but when I use the native gestures to return home I get switched back to the stock launcher.
So what I've ended up doing is go with the button navigation and configured Fluid Navigation Gestures to mimic the default gesture behaviour and hide the button navigation bar. It's been working great so far and Assistant still seems to be working.
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Yeah ideally I'd rather not have to install additional programs if I can avoid it, but there was a notice within the Nova Launcher app saying it's beyond their control.
Anyway, maybe things might change when you receive your phone so no harm trying out for yourself. At least the stock launcher is still pretty decent.
phrozact said:
It seems that third party launchers aren't compatible with the native gestures. I prefer Nova Launcher as well, but when I use the native gestures to return home I get switched back to the stock launcher.
So what I've ended up doing is go with the button navigation and configured Fluid Navigation Gestures to mimic the default gesture behaviour and hide the button navigation bar. It's been working great so far and Assistant still seems to be working.
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Google gestures work fine with nova. You just have to set nova or whatever launcher as your default launcher. It won't switch back to stock launcher on home swipe
So, have you actually done this and, more importantly, does the new assistant work with nova as your launcher?
spaceman860 said:
Google gestures work fine with nova. You just have to set nova or whatever launcher as your default launcher. It won't switch back to stock launcher on home swipe
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bkrickles said:
So, have you actually done this and, more importantly, does the new assistant work with nova as your launcher?
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Yes, using nova and gestures and assistant works perfectly
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Google gestures work fine with nova. You just have to set nova or whatever launcher as your default launcher. It won't switch back to stock launcher on home swipe
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Hmm...I stand corrected. Not sure why it didn't work when I tried earlier even though I specified Nova as my default, but thanks!
Thanks.
I know I did a duplicate post in the 4 and 4xl forums and appreciate the quick responses.
This is great news and I had not seen this particular question asked anywhere.
Good luck to all!
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Yes, using nova and gestures and assistant works perfectly
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I tried to use Nova with the new gestures on my Pixel 3 but Nova said that they can't support the new gestures due to Google not making it compatible with 3rd party launchers. Didn't try it on my pixel 4.
Maybe I missed something, how did you get it to work?
I switched to Nova as default and it worked fine. However, the smooth new app animations do not work or look like the pixel launcher animations. System animation in Nova is just the slide.
dhawalsinha said:
I tried to use Nova with the new gestures on my Pixel 3 but Nova said that they can't support the new gestures due to Google not making it compatible with 3rd party launchers. Didn't try it on my pixel 4.
Maybe I missed something, how did you get it to work?
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I had to set it to 3 button navigation, hit home and set nova the default launcher, then re-enable gesture nav. But it is working perfectly for me.
I'm using Nova and the gestures are working fine.
Only thing is can't get rid of the line on the bottom of the home page.
Nova and Action launcher both work fine for me on P4XL
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Nova and Action launcher both work fine for me on P4XL
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Have you had any issues at all with Action Launcher? I tried using it and certain apps seemed to get stuck. It was very weird, like the app screen got set as the home screen - I could long press on the app screen and make home screen things happen. But I never could get back to actual home screen. I had to reboot.
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Have you had any issues at all with Action Launcher? I tried using it and certain apps seemed to get stuck. It was very weird, like the app screen got set as the home screen - I could long press on the app screen and make home screen things happen. But I never could get back to actual home screen. I had to reboot.
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I did not notice this, but I'm currently using Nova. I do know that you need to actually set the launcher as your default through the settings menu rather than through the launcher. That's the only way I could get it to reliably work.
I have been using the Nova Launcher, Prime, for years. I have set this as my default launcher. However, every time I reboot the phone, it reverts back to the Pixel Launcher. I re-set Nova as default. Sometimes it goes right back to Pixel until I go back into setting to set Nova as default, once again. This time it holds.
Is there another way to force Nova as the default launcher, even after a reboot??
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I have been using the Nova Launcher, Prime, for years. I have set this as my default launcher. However, every time I reboot the phone, it reverts back to the Pixel Launcher. I re-set Nova as default. Sometimes it goes right back to Pixel until I go back into setting to set Nova as default, once again. This time it holds.
Is there another way to force Nova as the default launcher, even after a reboot??
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Try phone settings, apps, default, set Nova as home launcher. Sticks for me even after a reboot. Don't do it from the Nova settings
RoccoN4 said:
Try phone settings, apps, default, set Nova as home launcher. Sticks for me even after a reboot. Don't do it from the Nova settings
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I do the same when setting it as default.
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I do the same when setting it as default.
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Weird. Just restarted the phone to test and it sticks.
Sorry not sure what else it could be
I've had this happen as well I think it's if you try to use the launcher before it completely boots up. What I mean is I turn my phone on and as soon as it shows my home screen I try to go to the app tray. It then reverts to pixel launcher. I guess Nova needs to push out an update which I am sure will be coming.
RoccoN4 said:
Try phone settings, apps, default, set Nova as home launcher. Sticks for me even after a reboot. Don't do it from the Nova settings
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I do the same when setting it as default.
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Also to be sure and check that you allow Nova to modify system settings. :good:
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Also to be sure and check that you allow Nova to modify system settings. :good:
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I have never known about that permission before. I turn it on and rebooted. Nova is the current launch! Thanks!!
I updated my phone today but the option for the gesture navigation option stays grey and I can't get into the menu. I want to use this nice looking and smoothly working Google bar that I've seen in the beta one ui 2.0 Videos. Is it just for me like this or are there more people with the same problem... Really don't want to reset my phone. I already reseted my settings
It freezes right? Its still updating. After a reboots ita back to normal
Alexnder J. said:
I updated my phone today but the option for the gesture navigation option stays grey and I can't get into the menu. I want to use this nice looking and smoothly working Google bar that I've seen in the beta one ui 2.0 Videos. Is it just for me like this or are there more people with the same problem... Really don't want to reset my phone. I already reseted my settings
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Select full screen gestures (the second option of your screenshot) and go on "other options" (the button immediately under it), from here you can choose Google gestures. ?
I tried but the option stays grey and I can't select it
Orlaf said:
Select full screen gestures (the second option of your screenshot) and go on "other options" (the button immediately under it), from here you can choose Google gestures. ?
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The more option tab stays grey, I deleted cache and restarted the phone so many time already. Don't know what it is. Before the update I had a lot of unnecessary apps disabled with adhell. After the update my multitasking window wouldn't open no matter what. After uninstalling adhell it worked again. There could be a connection but I don't know which it it
Samsung seems to of broken something there. It is good news for me for whenever my carrier updates my S10+ to Android 10 as I don't like the gesture crap at all.
Alexnder J. said:
The more option tab stays grey, I deleted cache and restarted the phone so many time already. Don't know what it is. Before the update I had a lot of unnecessary apps disabled with adhell. After the update my multitasking window wouldn't open no matter what. After uninstalling adhell it worked again. There could be a connection but I don't know which it it
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It works for me with samsung launcher. It doesnt with any other launcher.
RSchris said:
It works for me with samsung launcher. It doesnt with any other launcher.
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Thanks a lot, that actually was the issue. Also had problems activating Samsung launcher but now everything works
Best regards
Alexnder J. said:
Thanks a lot, that actually was the issue. Also had problems activating Samsung launcher but now everything works
Best regards
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On Reddit there is and adb command to get it work, but didnt on mine. I used lawnchair, but Samsung one is raster imo.
In Nova Launcher settings there's a message that the new gestures aren't supposed to work with third party launchers, cause Google implemented a barrier for this in Android 10's source code which checks if the launcher is a system.app or not. Maybe it works on rooted phone with systemized Nova.
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In Nova Launcher settings there's a message that the new gestures aren't supposed to work with third party launchers, cause Google implemented a barrier for this in Android 10's source code which checks if the launcher is a system.app or not. Maybe it works on rooted phone with systemized Nova.
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That’s a shame... Would love to use Google-style gestures with the Rootless Pixel Launcher.
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In Nova Launcher settings there's a message that the new gestures aren't supposed to work with third party launchers, cause Google implemented a barrier for this in Android 10's source code which checks if the launcher is a system.app or not. Maybe it works on rooted phone with systemized Nova.
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Rooting does nothing. But the new security patch allows for it to work on pixel phones, check xda news, we’ll eventually get it
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On Reddit there is and adb command to get it work, but didnt on mine. I used lawnchair, but Samsung one is raster imo.
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Got a link? I'm on Lawnchair too.
On Nova's Discord they said that this won't happen on Nova and even with Lawn chair it doesn't work for everyone. We just can hope and wait...but I have to admit that I tried the old and the new gestures for a couple of days but switched back to the classic navbar because it's easier if using just one hand and also when the phone is mounted in my car.
I'm using Nova and it's fine
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You could try following the tutorial here:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-...ova-launcher-and-other-third-party-launchers/
It seems to work for me, but has to be redone after a reboot...
Unfortunally it's too glitchy!
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You could try following the tutorial here:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-...ova-launcher-and-other-third-party-launchers/
It seems to work for me, but has to be redone after a reboot...
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Didn't work for me, using Lawnchair here.
Update
Gestures as normal work, not the side to side feature which is annoying
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How they work?
Is anyone experiencing an issue where the default home launcher reverts to One Ui for no reason?
Also google discover being inconsistent in third party launchers?
mtm1401 said:
Is anyone experiencing an issue where the default home launcher reverts to One Ui for no reason?
Also google discover being inconsistent in third party launchers?
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Yep. Mine would even switch back after setting my default launcher to my custom one... But with that said, I also had so many other problems with every custom launcher that I had tried....so I just stuck with the stock, OneUI launcher (and I love Google News, so that's a good thing for me lol).
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Yep. Mine would even switch back after setting my default launcher to my custom one... But with that said, I also had so many other problems with every custom launcher that I had tried....so I just stuck with the stock, OneUI launcher (and I love Google News, so that's a good thing for me lol).
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Yea I really like Google discover, but hate the sideways scrolling on One UI menu. Currently my work around is Nova with a button for google
mtm1401 said:
Yea I really like Google discover, but hate the sideways scrolling on One UI menu. Currently my work around is Nova with a button for google
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Ahh, gotcha. But wait, doesn't just about every launcher scroll sideways between pages and then allow you to swipe up to view all apps?
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Ahh, gotcha. But wait, doesn't just about every launcher scroll sideways between pages and then allow you to swipe up to view all apps?
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Yea but they all either a) keep reverting to One UI for no reason, or the discover page stops working until you restart the phone
I have issue too.
I have been update to 12.1.01.15 by using samsung app stroe,
and when I want add remove home page/widget by using gestures,
it always got crash with out any error message,
because of this situation,
I had reset my phone to factory to rule out other factor, but it still no work