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ADWLauncher EX Problems

I picked this up on sale the other day. I like it but when I press the home button it takes be back to the default launcher screen, can't figure out how to fix that (I have used open home to make it default).

Madelynn28 said:
I picked this up on sale the other day. I like it but when I press the home button it takes be back to the default launcher screen, can't figure out how to fix that (I have used open home to make it default).
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ADW Settings>General Behavior>Gestures>Home Button Binding
From there you can pick what you want the home button to do...hope this helps man..

Tried that but its not sticking... hmm thanks anyways
Ok now I see the problem. Using home switcher when selecting my default home app it is not keeping the adw launcher. For some reason it is reverting back to the stock android launcher.
Fix its, just cleared everything in manage apps...

A problem i have
I just installed ADW launcher on my tab and for whatever reason the damn "menu" icon won't go away on my homescreen. Its right next to the multitask button and it refuses to go away. I have seen many people who use adw not have this problem any ideas?

Madelynn28 said:
I picked this up on sale the other day. I like it but when I press the home button it takes be back to the default launcher screen, can't figure out how to fix that (I have used open home to make it default).
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When you first installed adw and pushed the home button for the first time, you should have been given an option (pop up menu) to either go to the stock launcher or adw, and under those two options theres a checkbox to make it your default choice. You may have accidently checked it and went to the stock launcher.
I'd try going into settings/applications/all and find the stock launcher and if you select it than there should be an option to clear defaults for that app.
k2thejx5 said:
I just installed ADW launcher on my tab and for whatever reason the damn "menu" icon won't go away on my homescreen. Its right next to the multitask button and it refuses to go away. I have seen many people who use adw not have this problem any ideas?
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I know the last few updates for adw has had some issues so I'm not sure if this is one that people are complaining about.
But what I did was create a shortcut to show/hide the action bar.
Just long press the screen, than go to launcher actions and select hide/show action bar. I also replaced the icon with a transparent png so it's invisible on my screen.

jon-.- said:
When you first installed adw and pushed the home button for the first time, you should have been given an option (pop up menu) to either go to the stock launcher or adw, and under those two options theres a checkbox to make it your default choice. You may have accidently checked it and went to the stock launcher.
I'd try going into settings/applications/all and find the stock launcher and if you select it than there should be an option to clear defaults for that app.
I know the last few updates for adw has had some issues so I'm not sure if this is one that people are complaining about.
But what I did was create a shortcut to show/hide the action bar.
Just long press the screen, than go to launcher actions and select hide/show action bar. I also replaced the icon with a transparent png so it's invisible on my screen.
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Thanks for the response but that isn't the problem here look at my picture. See the icon? it won't go away

k2thejx5 said:
Thanks for the response but that isn't the problem here look at my picture. See the icon? it won't go away
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I see what youre saying.
This must be something they added with the latest updates, but I can see why they did. If you use adw on a phone pressing the menu button brings up options for the launcher. These options are customizable by the way and actually come in handy. So maybe their just trying to make it more uniform to phone versions.
But I dont think theres any way you could get rid of it, adw is calling for the os to display the button, so unless theres a setting with in the app or unless you edit the apk youre stuck with it lol. The older versions like the one Im running now dont have this, so thats why you didnt see other users with the issue.

jon-.- said:
I see what youre saying.
This must be something they added with the latest updates, but I can see why they did. If you use adw on a phone pressing the menu button brings up options for the launcher. These options are customizable by the way and actually come in handy. So maybe their just trying to make it more uniform to phone versions.
But I dont think theres any way you could get rid of it, adw is calling for the os to display the button, so unless theres a setting with in the app or unless you edit the apk youre stuck with it lol. The older versions like the one Im running now dont have this, so thats why you didnt see other users with the issue.
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Ahh that makes sense thank you. Would you mind telling me the version you are running?

k2thejx5 said:
Ahh that makes sense thank you. Would you mind telling me the version you are running?
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Version 1.3.3.1 .

jon-.- said:
Version 1.3.3.1 .
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Thank you! ill make sure I "legally" obtain this version to try out!

Solution.
I have been using ADW Launcher EX version 1.3.3.55 and I think this solution will work with other/older versions as well.
Search the Market for: Home Manager. Once you install and run this app it will give you the option to clear default then select the the default home you want. I've been using this myself and can assure you it works. I suppose it enables a service that ensures the default home settings 'stick'. Anyway once you're done and it works then you can disable the the status/notification bar option in the app as it doesn't need them running to function properly. Happy Home Skinning!

[Q] Loss of stock launcher "Home" after Root?

After rooting my VS980 (using the ioroot method), every time I reboot my device I loose the stock launcher. It will boot directly into Nova Launcher with no option for a different home. A quick check with root explorer shows both LGHome files present in /system/app with the proper permissions. Does anyone have a clue why this would happen?
History... before achieving root I copied over both LGHome.apk and LGHome.odex files to my /sd to have for later modding purposes using Solid Explorer. This is the only thing I can think of that would cause the issue. The only way to get the stock launcher back after each boot is to copy over the LGHome files from my /sd back to /system/app and overwrite the ones in place. Then after hitting home on the Nav bar it will ask which launcher to use and I the option to choose "Home" or Nova.
If anyone can shed some light on this for me I would appreciate it. It is getting to be a nuisance copying files over at each boot... Thanks!!

Hi,
Maybe this: first go to settings/Nova Launcher and Clear defaults. When you choose the launcher (Home button) you want, a pop up will appear asking you the default action (I mean Nova or stock launcher), don't choose "always" for Nova...
So at boot (and when pressing the Home button) you'll have the choice for the stock launcher or Nova (but not very convenient each time you press the Home button)...

viking37 said:
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Maybe this: first go to settings/Nova Launcher and Clear defaults. When you choose the launcher (Home button) you want, a pop up will appear asking you the default action (I mean Nova or stock launcher), don't choose "always" for Nova...
So at boot (and when pressing the Home button) you'll have the choice for the stock launcher or Nova (but not very convenient each time you press the Home button)...
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I have never used Nova as the default launcher on my G2, only tried it out since it was my go-to on the GNex. I always have Nova cleared out and "Home" selected as my default launcher. I've even tried going into Nova's app settings and clearing all data and cache (no defaults were set). On reboot Nova would still load as my only option. I've thought about uninstalling Nova then rebooting to see what would happen... but I'm a little scared that I would have no interface with the UI. I do have a CWM backup though. Thanks for the reply.

Settings, application manager, menu, reset app preferences. You will have to reconfigure all defaults and disabled after.

Steamer86 said:
Settings, application manager, menu, reset app preferences. You will have to reconfigure all defaults and disabled after.
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No dice, already tried that. Thanks though.
Maybe I'm not being clear with explaining the issue. It's not about "how to" set a different default launcher, it's that the stock launcher is GONE on reboot. Like not accessible at all. The only way to get it back is to replace the LGHome apk and odex in /system/app ...per boot. But of course I loose data every time I have to do this.
VS980 / Tapatalk

This is so odd. I've never experienced anything like this in 3 yrs of rooting and modding android.
VS980 / Tapatalk

Damn weird. How though?... I.... don't understand. Some app not being very friendly? Mind blown.

Steamer86 said:
Damn weird. How though?... I.... don't understand. Some app not being very friendly? Mind blown.
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Agreed. This doesn't make any since to me... Depending on how many beers I have during the MNF game tonight I may just chance it and install Nova, reboot and see what happens. I guess I could always unroot and see if that fixes it too...
Thanks guys for the suggestions but something not obvious is working at boot to mess with Home. I'll try hooking it up to adb later and watch the output to see if I can see something weird going on at boot
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[Q] Launcher Troubles...

Hey guys. Just wanted to bring up an issue I have had with my phone. Anytime I install a new launcher I have the same issue. When pressing the "Home" button my phone constantly (80% of the time) asks me which launcher I want to use, Touchwiz or (currently) Aviate. Eventhough I select Aviate > Always. It still does this to me. Even if I uninstall the app it still pops up and asks "TouchWiz or TouchWiz Easy" and it continues to do this until I factory reset my phone. Which is a pain. Has anyone else had this issue?

Tried rebooting after selecting Always?
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Dankaru81 said:
Hey guys. Just wanted to bring up an issue I have had with my phone. Anytime I install a new launcher I have the same issue. When pressing the "Home" button my phone constantly (80% of the time) asks me which launcher I want to use, Touchwiz or (currently) Aviate. Eventhough I select Aviate > Always. It still does this to me. Even if I uninstall the app it still pops up and asks "TouchWiz or TouchWiz Easy" and it continues to do this until I factory reset my phone. Which is a pain. Has anyone else had this issue?
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Are you downloading a launcher from the play store? You should be able to go into settings and set new as default or go to factory app manager and find Touchwiz home app in list and click it there u can clear defaults on it
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groovemetal81 said:
Are you downloading a launcher from the play store? You should be able to go into settings and set new as default or go to factory app manager and find Touchwiz home app in list and click it there u can clear defaults on it
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I went into the Default Applications and set Aviate as default, hit home button, and the same issue... And yes I did get this from Play Store. But again, it's happened with any launcher I tried on JB and KK.
Seems to be working atm. I'll update you if it changes.

Is there a way to see recent apps and switch between them?

Is there a way to see recently launched apps and switch between them?

This function should be definitely included in default system. So useful!

Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button

Huberer said:
Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button
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that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.

xd4d3v said:
that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.
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Ok, didn't know. Thank you

I had the same idea but did not work lol.

I am not sure what you are looking for exactly, but the list of apps on the original launcher is always reorganized to show the most recently used apps first. Or are you using a different launcher?
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The best way of doing this is with LMT Launcher using it's Pie feature. Install it, and set up an item as Activity -> System UI -> com.android.systemui.recent.RecentsActivity. This gives you the recent apps, which is normally non-accessible on the shield. You can then add a few others as you see fit. I've added the power menu for example, which gives you the full power off, reboot and sleep options. Not found that anywhere else. All works best with a mouse, so you're best using an alternative launcher like HALauncher. But I suspect most people are doing that anyway given how restricted and awful Leanback is.
It can be downloaded here.

this is like the third or fourth thread about this

Menu?

How to set to get to the menu using gestures? Is there any apk that supports this without root

I use nova launcher and this let me set up double tap to open settings. Hope that helps. [emoji6]

Ok, I also have Nova, and can be set at a single click, or in gestes?

Robert39wawa said:
Ok, I also have Nova, and can be set at a single click, or in gestes?
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Both, whatever you want. [emoji6]

How to set it? I would like one click to enter the menu or gesture

Robert39wawa said:
How to set it? I would like one click to enter the menu or gesture
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Nova settings - gestures & inputs - select gesture then select app settings.

I think we're talking about another menu. I mean, it's marked on the photo

Sorry I can't read that.

He's talking about this menu button here http://androidapphut.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/action-bar-1-680x322.jpg
I use LMT to add it back to my phone since Google has seemed to remove it from Android

This apk. Work in one plus 6t?

Robert39wawa said:
This apk. Work in one plus 6t?
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Yes, that is what my screenshot is from. You can check out the thread for LMT here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
I think some of the features work even without root.

The idea is very good but no root is not useful. In addition, there is no desired menu. It's on your photo, but I've installed apps and it's not there!

Robert39wawa said:
The idea is very good but no root is not useful. In addition, there is no desired menu. It's on your photo, but I've installed apps and it's not there!
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You need to configure the buttons you want. It is all done from within the app. Please don't claim something does not work if you never even looked at the settings.