Is it possible on 4.2 with stock launcher? Thanks.
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I'm rooted and using nova launcher, but try this app. It's awesome.
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Disable the app through app settings
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As others have said you need a third party launcher.
But you don't need root to hide icons.
To the other posters in the thread. There are times when you don't want to disable the app, you just want to hide the icon(s). Some basic examples. A part of maps like the local icon. The messenger icon for google+. Speaking of Google, the Google search icon. And I'm sure there are many other third party apps that have a extra icon. Remember the Facebook camera icon that only lasted about a week because of the uproar...
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Love the rom but, the only thing is that the launcher bar at the bottom has the default apps . Anyone know how to change it?
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Love the rom but, the only thing is that the launcher bar at the bottom has the default apps . Anyone know how to change it?
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Can you explain a little more? What are you looking for it to have?
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Well at the bottom of the homescreen there is like a taskbar that has four apps . Gtalk, dialer, browser ,and email. I want to personalize the apps to stuff that I use more. Like market, sms, etc.
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To change the bottom dock you can download a different launcher from the market. I'd recommended Launcher Pro, or ADW. I personally recommend Launcher Pro. You can customize the homescreens and the dock itself.
Hey thanks, launcher pro did the trick! I wanted the 3d app drawer so that worked out very well!!
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No problem, glad to help!
Hey guys, greetings from over at the SGS4G section. My wife has a mt4g and wants some more themes... But she won't let me root it or change it in any way...lol.
So.. are there any themes that she can add to the stock rom?
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No, not without root. Your only option is to change the look of the homescreen by using a third-party launcher like LauncherPro or ADW. Those offer a lot of customization and can be used without root. Launcher themes don't change near as much of the phone's appearance as a full system theme does though.
Dxtop, go launch
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Thanks guys, just wasn't certain since it came with the sense themes
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yep, best bet is the hundreds of different themes with 3rd party launchers.. adw/launcher pro. If she wants wants to change the look of her icons i think anycut or bettercut doesnt require root. Desktop visualizer is worth a look ad well.
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Go launcher ex is free and has a bunch of themes. Also they are icon packs u can choose if you put them on your sdcard from the themes section I believe. Desktop visualizer will let you change the icons on screen and go launcher will let you put custom icons on the bottom bar.
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Hello I'm using the galaxy s 4 from sprint. I have not rooted yet....but will eventually.
Is there a way to change icon size as well ad to remove the icon name?
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qu1nn said:
Hello I'm using the galaxy s 4 from sprint. I have not rooted yet....but will eventually.
Is there a way to change icon size as well ad to remove the icon name?
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Qu1nn
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Changing icon size all depends on which launcher you use.
I know that Next Launcher has the option to change icon sizes, and disabling text and
there are some other launchers which can do that too.
Same thing holds true for removing icon names on home screen as well as in app drawer.
Next Launcher has that feature too, some other launchers also have it as well.
These two things you are asking about has to do with which launcher you use
and has nothing to do with which custom rom you are using.
Check out the playstore, there are a lot of launchers there to choose from.
Best thing to do is while you are at the play store, install 5-6 of them and
that way you can check them all out for options and features and just keep
the one which is best suited for you.
Good luck!
Is there any app / way to achieve this? There are two many apps that I do not launch on a regular basis which I do not want to appear in the App Menu but keep the app available to launch when required using Swapp or any other Gesture App Launcher like GMD. My Nexus 4 is rooted. I have tried few apps to hide but I am unable to launch them while hidden.
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Is there any app / way to achieve this? There are two many apps that I do not launch on a regular basis which I do not want to appear in the App Menu but keep the app available to launch when required using Swapp or any other Gesture App Launcher like GMD. My Nexus 4 is rooted. I have tried few apps to hide but I am unable to launch them while hidden.
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Many third-party launchers have the ability to hide apps (nova, apex, action) from the app drawer. If you wish to run one of these hidden apps, simply search for it-either in the launcher's search or with Google now.
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Sorry, forgot to mention.. If possible I would like to avoid third party launchers. I am happy with the stock launcher.
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priyam1309 said:
Sorry, forgot to mention.. If possible I would like to avoid third party launchers. I am happy with the stock launcher.
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Stock launcher doesn't have this option. If you want to hide icons, you have to get a third party one. Sorry.
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Yup.. Installed Nova.. Pretty much got everything I was looking for..
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I'm using Aviate. Really nice one, completely different from others
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I've always used 5 home screens; the main screen, 2 to the left, and 2 to the right. With my new Turbo 2, it appears that swiping left does absolutely nothing? Is there any way to change that?
I know I can download Nova or another 3rd party launcher, but I like the notification count on apps like gmail that i don't think is available on non-stock launchers. Thoughts?
Thanks!
That's default behavior of Android launcher, since LP I think. Just checked AOSP on my tablet and is the same. CM on my phone can set another second screen to be home so you' get left and right screen from home.
You can use notification count on Nova premium. All you need to do is download tesla unread and it will give notifications for text email even whatsapp
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You can use notification count on Nova premium. All you need to do is download tesla unread and it will give notifications for text email even whatsapp
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Wasn't aware of that app, thanks it's perfect!
Yup, Nova rules.
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Yeah it has so many features I love the swipe down to open notifications anywhere on the screen. Makes it easier on a larger phone not having to reach all the way to the top.
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