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[Q] Live wallpapers don't work because I am an idiot?

I can't get any live wallpapers to work. I'm 99% sure it's my fault.
Problem:
I download a live wallpaper (eg Multipicture Live Wallpaper) from the market. It downloads fine, and appears in my app drawer. However, when I try to select a wallpaper (longpress screen -> wallpapers), the only options I get are "Gallery" and "Wallpaper Gallery". There is no "Live Wallpapers" option.
Background:
I believe that my Note was the Netherlands version, came with some apps that I didn't want (Buddies Now, Digilezen, Samsung 3M widget, etc).
My Note is rooted, and I installed Titanium Backup. I did delete some of the things in this list, using Titanium Backup and an apk list that I found (forum won't let me post the link to the list as I haven't posted 8 times).
I didn't do a backup or backup anything I deleted (stupid, I know).
I suspect that I removed an apk that is required for getting Live Wallpapers to work.
As a test, I've tried installing an apk using Astro as well as ES File Explorer, (Buddies Now - I know I definitely removed this one) and neither program could install it.
Questions:
1) Can I re-install the apk that I removed?
2) Which apk is needed for Live Wallpapers?
3) If I can't install the apk using Astro or ES File Explorer, can someone recommend another method?
Thanks.

If you're trying to use a live wallpaper on the default launcher. you're doing it wrong.
Press the 'menu' button when on the desktop (thats the bottom left button on your device) then press 'Wallpaper' then 'Live wallpaper' It should appear there. Good luck

are you sure you didnt remove the livewallpapers apk?

I agreed with the above answers.
1. Recheck the "Live wallpapper" by: On the home screen, press hard menu key, sellect Wallpapper --> Live wallpapper -> Choose 1 suitable one.
2. If #1 not work, maybe you have uninstalled/disabled file "LiveWallpapersPicker.apk"
Try to find on web the file for Galaxy Note and test if it works, ex:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944069
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0Ag43oj7rLQP4dENZcmhGN0ZUa3pHSENVeXlqUm5vV0E&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Some live wallpapers nt working... Reboot phn... It will work if u hv nt removed any apk..
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[Q] Change background wallpaper on Nova Launcher

Hi..
Anyone know how to change the background wallpaper on Nova or any launcher for that matter. Any time I attempt to do it through external apps or a gallery app it fails.

+1....I have this question also. So far the only way I can get a new background is to use a 3rd party app.
Noel
Sent using TapaTalk on my KFHD

Here's what I have found to change the wallpaper (for ADW Launcher EX) but I believe it should work for any launcher:
You need to have ES File Explorer, and Wallpaper Changer (both are free and available in Google Play)
Launch ES File Explorer
navigate to folder containing wallpaper
(image thumbnails are displayed) tap on an image
("Complete action using:" dialog should appear) tap on "ES Image Browser"
(image is displayed) tap on the handle to display softkeys
tap on "menu" button
tap on "Set Wallpaper"

I'm using kindle wallpaper change from the play store.
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WillysJeepMan said:
Here's what I have found to change the wallpaper (for ADW Launcher EX) but I believe it should work for any launcher:
You need to have ES File Explorer, and Wallpaper Changer (both are free and available in Google Play)
Launch ES File Explorer
navigate to folder containing wallpaper
(image thumbnails are displayed) tap on an image
("Complete action using:" dialog should appear) tap on "ES Image Browser"
(image is displayed) tap on the handle to display softkeys
tap on "menu" button
tap on "Set Wallpaper"
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That worked, great. Thank you.
Wallpapers seem very pixelated though. Even though when viewing them through the gallery they are crisp

did not work
I tried that and did not work.... help??? thanks!

Download "Gallery ISC" from playstore.
Return on your launcher
Long press
Wallpaper
And choice Gallerie ICS for beatiful and full screen wallpaper
For live wallpaper :
Download LiveWallpapersPicker
Paste the apk in "/system/app/"
Wait 30s, return to your launcher
Long press
Wallpaper
And choice Live Wallpaper

LiveWallpaperPickers does not work
Live Wallpaper does not have a selection to choose a live wallpaper. Is there a certain version that will allow that?
aymericHTC said:
Download "Gallery ISC" from playstore.
Return on your launcher
Long press
Wallpaper
And choice Gallerie ICS for beatiful and full screen wallpaper
For live wallpaper :
Download LiveWallpapersPicker
Paste the apk in "/system/app/"
Wait 30s, return to your launcher
Long press
Wallpaper
And choice Live Wallpaper
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[GUIDE][STEP-BY-STEP][EASY] Theme your Android like iOS

Android is very OPEN SOURCE, MODIFIABLE and its got MATERIAL DESIGN........BUT
Lets face it, sometimes iOS just wins our hearts......not that its very open or modifiable, but it has a distinctive look like no other, its smooth UI, elegant look, and gorgeous icons..............They just WOW us sometimes
But like I said Android is highly customizable
We Androidians have the advantage of doing countless things to our phone...
So those of U who want a little Apple-y look are at the right place
In this guide i'm gonna guide U to Apple-ify your Android device............
NOTE: I'll be guiding in this thread using Nova Launcher and all download links are given below in DOWNLOAD ZONE
BUT IF SOMEONE IS LOOKING FOR AN iOS LAUNCHER, I HAVE JUST THE APP,AND ITS PAID VERSION, LINK BELOW IN DOWNLOAD ZONE { iLauncher} newer
SO LETS BEGIN
We gotta start from some point so lets Apple-ify our Home Screen first
1. Home Screen
Speaking of home screens, most (me included) still prefer the ''App Drawer" of Android instead of dumping all apps on home screens, so i'll go on with that, because it looks neat that way too....:good:
But if someone is still interested in Apple's home-screen, I prefer them to try Hola OR iLauncher, however they lack some of the things that Nova has......haha
1.1 Making an iHome Screen in Nova
Steps for Desktop customization:
1. Install Nova Launcher from the Google Play Store. It's free, though I highly recommend Nova Launcher Prime as it has all the features, including the gesture shortcuts which will be supportive for Quick Settings.
2. Open Nova Settings, then Desktop.
3. Open Desktop grid and expand the grid from 5 rows to 6 by dragging the current row number (5) up until the 6 takes its place and the preview grid shows six rows.
4. Press Done
Steps for Dock customization:
1. Open Dock.
2. Open Dock icons and drag the 5 to the right until 4 takes its place and you see four squares in the preview dock instead of 5.
Steps for Folder BG customization:
1. Download iOS BG.png, save it
2. Open Nova Settings, then Folders
3. In Folder preview, select Grid.
4. In Folder background, select Custom.
5. Browse the iOS BG.png you downloaded and select it.
Now the grids will be Apple-ified but, icons are yet to come......
1.2 Applying Apple icon packs(Apple-esque)
Applying Apple like icons is quite simple......All u need is an Icon Pack, i suggest Adastra Icon Pack, its free as well....
Steps for applying Icon Packs:
1. Install the pack from Google Play.
2. Open Nova Settings, then Look & feel.
3. Open Icon theme and select your icon pack from the list of icon packs.
4. Go back and enjoy your icons.
NOTE: (Optional) If the icons look too small in the launcher, you can turn off Normalize icon size in Look & feel to try and boost the size of the icons. If you're a Nova Launcher Prime user, you can enlarge your icons on the Desktop, Dock, and App & widget drawer using the Icon layout option in each of those menus.
1.3 Manually using Apple icons
Well this can take some of your precious time.....but naa its totally worth it....Lets geooo
Steps for manually using Apple Icons:
1. Download the provided Stock Icon.zip
2. Now, you'll need to extract the icons using a file manager app like ES File Explorer.
4. Long-press on one of the app shortcuts on your home screen you'd like to replace.
5. Edit the shortcut.
6. Tap the icon to edit the icon.
7. Choose Gallery apps
8. Select Documents to bring up a document browser.
9. Find the folder you saved your stock icons to and select your intended iOS icon.
10. Tap Done to confirm your custom icon.
11. Tap Done in the shortcut edit window to confirm your edits.
1.4 Wallpapers for your Andro-iOS Device( thats what i call it:laugh
Well u can get them from Google or anywhere, but anyways i'll give a download link for some cool Apple-y wallpapers....
If you want your wallpaper to move, you can turn on Wallpaper scrolling in Nova Settings > Desktop > Scroll > Wallpaper Scrolling.
2. Quick Settings Panel
Thanks to Nova Launcher Prime's Gestures, you can even set Swipe Up to Expand Quick Settings. But if you want a quick settings panel that looks more familiar, well, there's an app for that. Smart Control is just the app for it, just install, enable and swipe baby....
3. iOS style Messenger
Lets just say we have an alternate for iMessage for Android. Textra is just the app, its got all the customization that makes your Andro-iOS Device even more WOWING, u can change the message bubbles to the iOS shaped ones and the theme and color. And ur done.....
4. iOS style Lock Screen
Yes, of course, everything is available on Play Store these days, just like this cool iOS Lock Screen app called Passcode Lock Screen, its very popular too and looks like an exact copy of the iOS LS.
U just have to install it and download ur favorite theme and ur good to go.
5. iOS style Assisstive Touch button
Just install and enable, and this button will just float around all day, waiting for u to tap it, it's got boost option and much more, and gives an Apple-y feel too.
6. iOS style Calender
Well, this is for those "DIE HARD" Apple lovers who want Apple in everything, so a good calender app that will give u the Apple look is Cal. Just install and see for yourselves.
7. iOS style Notification Bar new
Lets add a more Apple-y look to our Andro-iOS Device, just install the given ''iNoty'' Apple themed notification, set it up, configure it and enjoy. It will give a good transparent look and the real Apple like notification access.I'll give links to iOS 10 and iOS 9 style notification bars, download any of them, of your own choice.
8. iOS Boot Animations new
Now you'll feel Apple even more when you turn on your phone,the boot anims i have given are simple boot logo of white apple and black apple, follow the simple steps to get them on your device,( 320x480 will fit perfectly) others are expected to work...
See the attached images of Black logo and White logo........
.....ROOT NEEDED....
Steps for applying Apple boot animations:
1. Download "Boot Animations" app from the link
2. Download any of the boot animations
3. Open "Boot Animations" app and grant root access
4. Tap the "Install from local storage" button
5. Navigate the boot animation and select Install
6. Reboot and Enjoy the Apple-y feeling
9. iOS style Keyboard new
Well, to keep it simple and cool, im talking about our very own "Google Keyboard", which is very customizable, from themes to colors and much more,its got the full white theme which is totally Apple, so how do u get it,....just follow my steps
Steps for getting iOS style Keyboard:
1. Download "Google Keyboard" from the link given
2. Install it
3. Go to Settings>Language and Input and set as "Default" keyboard
4. To get the full white theme, Go to your apps drawer and open Google Keyboard
5. You will see another interface, tap "Theme" and choose the white theme
Now type like your'e typing on an iPhone.....:good:
10. iOS style Keyboard #2 newer
Its a better keyboard and copies that of Apple keyoboard, download below and enjoy. {Apple Keyboard }
11. iOS style Camera newer
Its a great camera app, that has the same UI of iOS camera, its called GEAK CAMERA, download below and enjoy.
12. iOS Quick Settings #2 newer
Smart Control is good BUT for some users, it says "Your device does not support flashlight", so to get that out of the way, there is Control Center, its better, smoother and flashlight works.Download below and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD ZONE
iOS BG.png
Adastra-Icon Pack
iOS Stock Icons
iOS Stock Wallpapers
Smart Control- Quick Settings
Textra SMS
Passcode Lock Screen
Assisstive Touch for Android
Cal (Calender)
NEW
ES File Explorer
iNoty OS 9 new
iNoty OS 10 new
Boot Animations App new
iOS Boot Animation-White new
iOS Boot Animation-Black new
Google Keyboard new
NEWER
Apple Keyboard newer
GEAK Camera newer
Control Center newer
All Credits go the rightful owners of the apps I mentioned above, i just share and spread their work.....
Thank U DEVS....:good::good::good::good:
I'll keep adding more to this thread and keep u guys up to date
SORRY I Have'nt added screenshots, maybe in Post#2...... check em out
Added more COOL Wallpapers in Post#3......check em out as well
Smash that LIKE button if u liked my guide......

CHECK OUT THE ATTACHED SCREEN SHOTS, Sorry could'nt upload them in full size, idk y, but u can tap and enlarge......cheeers

Hey guys attached is a compilation of Cool Wallpapers by me, hope u like them......

LAAAST one

Guyz plz share some of your sceenshots
I'll upload some soon MAYBE...

Update the links plss

[Wallpaper] Oxygen OS 3 bootanimation as live wallpaper

Set oxygen OS bootanimation as live wallpaper. Tested on Redmi 4x. Should work on any Android phone.
This is the first time I'm sharing something. And I'm not a native English speaker. So, pardon me for any mistake.
Credits:
xdagee for bootanimation.zip files
More bootanimations can be found in his thread
GIF Maker Images to GIF maker
GIF Live Wallpaper Setting. Sets GIF to live wallpaper
How to set:
Download the GIF file from this link: Oxygen OS 3 GIF file Google Drive link
Download this GIF Live wallpaper Setting App (Aka Simple Wallpaper) from play store This app needs internet connection to work but sets high resolution wallpaper.
OR
Download this app It works without internet connection but compresses the gif therefore sets low resolution wallpaper.
Open the Simple Wallpaper App and tap on the icon labeled as "GIF" (as the first screenshot below).
Then tap on the upper right corner of the GIF file you downloaded to select it and tap on the tic mark (as shown on the second screenshot). It's necessary to tap on the corner , not in the middle.
Now change the "speed" option from Default to "Max" and tap on the zoom out button to have a better view. ( I prefer taping 4 times) Then select the tic mark at the bottom-right corner and confirm by taping on "OK".
And the wallpaper is ready on your Home screen.
To use the other app that works without internet connection see the last screenshot
Screenshots are in this google drive folder

Note 8 One UI exact look with gestures* NON ROOT* -how to get with links and guide

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?