Hi...
I am test driving the Neutrino ROM on my Atrix 4G. So far I find it to be a very nice ROM but I have run into a small dilema...
Because of the fact that this ROM seems to be pretty stripped down on some features (one of the main reasons I choose to test it) it seems like the home/drawers screen sizes can not be re-sized. t seems to have a standard 4x4 grid size and the re-sizing seems to have been stripped out. I use MInimalistic Text to set up my home screen and the 4x4 grid limits what and how I can set my widgets up.
Is there any way to add this feature back into the ROM? It seems to be a Cyanogenmod display feature.
Thanks...
Uncle Kah
You have to change the launcher for that. No other way to do it. Holo launcher is very good for pre-ics.
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Thanks el_venga... I did switch launchers but the same issue. It is a new launcher to me that does state that it can re-size the grid (Nemus Launcher) and such but I have not been able to find the option anywhere. I may switch to Holo if I can not find the proper solution shortly.
Ok... found it. The option under the Nemus Launcher was tucked away under an option called "HomeSettings". In my all mighty "noobiness", I was looking for "Display Settings" or something like that as I have become used to seeing.
I'm trying to find a launcher that specifically is usable in landscape mode AND portrait mode. For some reason, and I can't fathom why this is so difficult to do, apex launcher, go launcher HD, Nova, etc. decide that when you enter landscape mode the Google search stays on the top of the screen rather than moving to the left or right side of the screen (like the default launcher), thereby cramming everything down making it look horrendous. I'd use the default launcher but the lack of options is appalling.
So, does anyone know of a Launcher that has more options than the default Launcher but that also looks good in Portrait AND Landscape, like the default Launcher? Or is there a place I can request for this to happen? Surely there are others in the same boat.
Thanks!
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Kaaji1359 said:
I'm trying to find a launcher that specifically is usable in landscape mode AND portrait mode. For some reason, and I can't fathom why this is so difficult to do, apex launcher, go launcher HD, Nova, etc. decide that when you enter landscape mode the Google search stays on the top of the screen rather than moving to the left or right side of the screen (like the default launcher), thereby cramming everything down making it look horrendous. I'd use the default launcher but the lack of options is appalling.
So, does anyone know of a Launcher that has more options than the default Launcher but that also looks good in Portrait AND Landscape, like the default Launcher? Or is there a place I can request for this to happen? Surely there are others in the same boat.
Thanks!
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the ParanoidAndroid rom lets you choose which UI [that was programmed by the dev] to use, as well as adjusting text size [dpi].. short of switching to that rom, I'm not sure what else to tell you.. except that it's a great ROM and I've used it for a long time
Also I use Nova launcher, and I run it in phablet mode [600px], and, I could tell you what grid numbers I use if you want, but I don't have my N7 available now.
go launcher for pad seems to work well for me, and there are loads of great themes available too
Kaaji1359 said:
I'm trying to find a launcher that specifically is usable in landscape mode AND portrait mode. For some reason, and I can't fathom why this is so difficult to do, apex launcher, go launcher HD, Nova, etc. decide that when you enter landscape mode the Google search stays on the top of the screen rather than moving to the left or right side of the screen (like the default launcher), thereby cramming everything down making it look horrendous. I'd use the default launcher but the lack of options is appalling.
So, does anyone know of a Launcher that has more options than the default Launcher but that also looks good in Portrait AND Landscape, like the default Launcher? Or is there a place I can request for this to happen? Surely there are others in the same boat.
Thanks!
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From what I can tell, nova and apex by default work just like stock, using the borders to house search and the dock.
Like others have said you can use paranoid android and unlock "true tablet ui"
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What about adwLauncher?
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Trebuchet?
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I'm assuming the biggest issue here is that the N7 doesn't register as a large enough device for most of the launchers to warrant moving the dock/search options to the left/right rather than top/bottom in landscape mode.
Go Launcher HD (the one meant for Tablets) still puts the Google/Voice Search on the top in Landscape mode, not on the right or left.
I've used Apex Launcher and even in Tablet mode, the Google/Voice Search are on the top and the Dock is on the bottom; there's no other options.
I haven't heard of Trebuchet.
I tried ADW Launcher and SCORE! Finally, a damn Launcher that puts the Search and Dock in the appropriate places in Landscape mode.
On a side note, would ParanoidAndroid actually make Apex Launcher move the Google/Search and Dock to the left/right rather than top/bottom in Landscape mode?
Kaaji1359 said:
I'm assuming the biggest issue here is that the N7 doesn't register as a large enough device for most of the launchers to warrant moving the dock/search options to the left/right rather than top/bottom in landscape mode.
Go Launcher HD (the one meant for Tablets) still puts the Google/Voice Search on the top in Landscape mode, not on the right or left.
I've used Apex Launcher and even in Tablet mode, the Google/Voice Search are on the top and the Dock is on the bottom; there's no other options.
I haven't heard of Trebuchet.
I tried ADW Launcher and SCORE! Finally, a damn Launcher that puts the Search and Dock in the appropriate places in Landscape mode.
On a side note, would ParanoidAndroid actually make Apex Launcher move the Google/Search and Dock to the left/right rather than top/bottom in Landscape mode?
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Trebuchet is the stock launcher in CM10.
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ADW is good.
I've been using Nova, but I used to use ADW a long time ago and had the pro upgrade from last Xmas's sale.
When I saw it was updated, I thought I would try it again and I have to say that I am extremely pleased with how it works on the N7. To the point where I've dropped Nova in favour of using it.
The way these things go, however, in a month or so, I expect that Nova and Apex will update and have all the same features as ADW, so if you're patient you probably won't have to choose.
I have to say, as well, that I think Chameleon is coming along nicely as a completely unique launcher that treats a tablet as a tablet. While I think it's still a few updates away from being a real threat, it's on the right track and I'm watching it.
APEX with settings
Homescreen setting:
portrait grid: 6x4
landscape grid: 4x6
horizontal margin: Small
vertical margin: Small
Drawer settings:
portrait grid: 6x5
landscape grid: 4x7
Docking settings:
hide dock
I am using stock with DPI: 213 & tablet ui patch for odexed rom
nat510 said:
APEX with settings
Homescreen setting:
portrait grid: 6x4
landscape grid: 4x6
horizontal margin: Small
vertical margin: Small
Drawer settings:
portrait grid: 6x5
landscape grid: 4x7
Docking settings:
hide dock
I am using stock with DPI: 213 & tablet ui patch for odexed rom
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Using those settings allows to move the Google/Voice search to the left/right of the screens in landscape mode, you're right; HOWEVER if you don't use Tablet UI mode on a Tablet, then you have to insert a Vertical Margin of Medium or Large in order for your homescreens to not interact with the Google/Voice search. When you rotate to landscape mode, there is still a vertical margin thereby achieving the SAME EXACT effect as if there were a Google/Voice search on top.
Tablet UI Mode needs to have an option where you can rotate the Google/Voice search in Landscape mode. This simple fix would alleviate all the problems.
I'm ready for something completely different, really you've used one launcher you've used them all. Been eyeing chameleon and spb, just hate the cost
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Updated ADW Ex is a nice change. Currently my launcher on all my tabs.
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Go Launcher HD is the best for Nexus 7
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.go.launcherpad&hl=en
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Go Launcher HD is the best for Nexus 7
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.go.launcherpad&hl=en
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God no. Anything the Go devs creates is ridiculously cancerous, ad-ridden, and bloated. Moreover, the app hasn't been updated for months, and crashes on launch, at least for me.
I don't understand how anyone but a paid shill or the painfully uninformed could like their junk.
Keion said:
God no. Anything the Go devs creates is ridiculously cancerous, ad-ridden, and bloated. Moreover, the app hasn't been updated for months, and crashes on launch, at least for me.
I don't understand how anyone but a paid shill or the painfully uninformed could like their junk.
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Totally agree.
I'm using Nova Prime, but I have a problem, at every reboot I have to choose between the stock launcher and Nova, also moving Nova into /system/app, the only trick that works is to rename the stock launcher to leave Nova the only launcher tangible for the system.
Apex has a tablet UI.
I love it!
Same as Nova in terms of speed and functionality, but has a tablet UI !!
i love apex launcher now. the tablet ui....
thanks for lighten me up keion; )
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Yeah but apexes tablet ui doesn't set the margins right and even if you put the margins on extra large it still doesn't look right
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Whether I use Holo Launcher Pro or Apex Launcher, the homescreen in fine in portrait mode. When I tilt the phone into landscape mode on the homescreen, the homescreens on the left partially show.
In other words, I can see partial widgets from second homescreens on the left and right of the main screen in landscape mode. I hope this makes sense.
Anyway, I was hoping to know if anyone else was experiencing this, or if it can be corrected. I messed around with rows and columns but I just can't get it correct. Are these apps needing updates for the new size or do I have some type of setting wrong on the S4?
Any help is appreciated.
odinfire said:
Whether I use Holo Launcher Pro or Apex Launcher, the homescreen in fine in portrait mode. When I tilt the phone into landscape mode on the homescreen, the homescreens on the left partially show.
In other words, I can see partial widgets from second homescreens on the left and right of the main screen in landscape mode. I hope this makes sense.
Anyway, I was hoping to know if anyone else was experiencing this, or if it can be corrected. I messed around with rows and columns but I just can't get it correct. Are these apps needing updates for the new size or do I have some type of setting wrong on the S4?
Any help is appreciated.
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How does it look with Nova Launcher??
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Hi guys...
I wanted to ask is it possible to change the screen density from 460 to 360 without looking weird? Because 460 is too big.
Thank you in advance
I'm not sure, but isn't it possible via build.prop? Though it might require editing certain applications to fix layout issues.
Isn't the default 480? Anyway, of course you can change it, but as always, you'll have to modify some of the stock apps to fit right
You can use any DPI changer app (like textdroider) or edit build.prop to modify your DPI. That will make your touchwiz interface look really wonky, the icons will be smaller, but only about half of the screen will be utilized. What you then can do is to install an alternative launcher like Nova to use instead of the Touchwiz launcher. Unfortunately that means you won't be able to use some Touchwiz features such as the S planner widget.
Another thing you could do is to download a modified touchwiz lollipop launcher here from XDA (under themes\apps). That won't change the DPI, but it will allow for more icons on each screen. These launchers might cause some issues when trying to resize widgets to fit properly on the screen.
Just download Apex or Nova. They allow you to change the size of everything in your launcher, from icons to text.
Yes you'll loose the S Planner widget functionality. There are plenty of replacement apps.
Changing the density will cause more problems than it solves. Try the easy route first.
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Just got my PH-1 and I usually use Nova, but no matter what grid combo I select I have this gab between the last row of icons and the dock and I cannot add any icons there??? its about 12mm wide, I even tried evie launcher, same thing, it wont let me add icons above the dock. any ideas/solution, hate this blank space between app icons and dock on Homescreen.
Jostian said:
Just got my PH-1 and I usually use Nova, but no matter what grid combo I select I have this gab between the last row of icons and the dock and I cannot add any icons there??? its about 12mm wide, I even tried evie launcher, same thing, it wont let me add icons above the dock. any ideas/solution, hate this blank space between app icons and dock on Homescreen.
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I'm running Nova and I don't have that issue.
You might need to tweak the settings but I came from a LG G6 and my settings just worked.
hi, in settings what have you got your display settings as? default with default font? are you in immersive with nav bar dropping away after a few seconds or is it static? thanks
Fixed: some conflict (I guess) between settings in Nova/Evia and immersive and resized Navbar. so I just went back to stock settings and restored a nova backup and all is well.
tech_head said:
I'm running Nova and I don't have that issue.
You might need to tweak the settings but I came from a LG G6 and my settings just worked.
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Screen shots?
For everyone here try out lawnchair launcher pixel 2 work perfectly fine on my ph1 here is the link to download the apk https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/deletescape-media/