There are extra home screens on the NExus 4. There are 5 and i only use 2 of them, how do i get rid of the extras? Please don't say use nova laucher, it's crap and a clusterf*ck
jinjin12 said:
There are extra home screens on the NExus 4. There are 5 and i only use 2 of them, how do i get rid of the extras? Please don't say use nova laucher, it's crap and a clusterf*ck
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Just take all the items off that home-screen and it should vanish...
Its a question best asked in the Nexus 4 forum. Not here.
adio01 said:
Just take all the items off that home-screen and it should vanish...
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What do you mean? like i said i only use 2 screens, there are NOTHING on the other 3 screens.....nothing vanished, that didn't get rid of the other screens.....
jinjin12 said:
What do you mean? like i said i only use 2 screens, there are NOTHING on the other 3 screens.....nothing vanished, that didn't get rid of the other screens.....
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what he described is default on the new google experience launcher, its from android 4.4. google install google experience launcher, youll find it. you can install the google experience launcher on earlier versions too. on the default launcher before this one, you cant remove screens, unless youre using some kind of mod.
I didn't realize he was talking about the N4. If you have an empty home-screen you want to remove try putting something on it and then delete that item. I had an issue on the N5 where an extra one wouldn't go away for me but doing this resolved the problem.
adio01 said:
I didn't realize he was talking about the N4. If you have an empty home-screen you want to remove try putting something on it and then delete that item. I had an issue on the N5 where an extra one wouldn't go away for me but doing this resolved the problem.
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AFAIK only the N5 got the Google Experience Launcher. All other Nexi are still using the old one.
You can't get rid of the empty screens. Either fill them up, or change launchers to one that supports the removal of screens
Try Nova or Apex launcher, both are pretty popular. Or just wait for 4.4 to come to the nexus 4 with the new GEL.
lopezk38 said:
AFAIK only the N5 got the Google Experience Launcher. All other Nexi are still using the old one.
You can't get rid of the empty screens. Either fill them up, or change launchers to one that supports the removal of screens
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Uhh you should be able to use the GEL on any 4.1+ rom.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-fixes-gel-on-tablets-and-more-apk-download/
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I'll try to explain this best I can. When I first installed Nova Launcher on my N7 it had a different kind of google search on the top left where it said google and right next to it was a microphone and directly on the far right had 3 vertical dots where I could click and get nova settings and system settings. It for some reason isnt there any more and I would like to know how to get it back. I dont care for the normal google search bars I liked the one that was originally with Nova. Hopefully that made sense. thanks
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I'll try to explain this best I can. When I first installed Nova Launcher on my N7 it had a different kind of google search on the top left where it said google and right next to it was a microphone and directly on the far right had 3 vertical dots where I could click and get nova settings and system settings. It for some reason isnt there any more and I would like to know how to get it back. I dont care for the normal google search bars I liked the one that was originally with Nova. Hopefully that made sense. thanks
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I am not sure about the vertical dots but the transparent google search bar is from android 4.0. You can change to that under the nova settings.
jscarano said:
I'll try to explain this best I can. When I first installed Nova Launcher on my N7 it had a different kind of google search on the top left where it said google and right next to it was a microphone and directly on the far right had 3 vertical dots where I could click and get nova settings and system settings. It for some reason isnt there any more and I would like to know how to get it back. I dont care for the normal google search bars I liked the one that was originally with Nova. Hopefully that made sense. thanks
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I had the layout you described originally then it went away and then I flashed a new kernel and it came back (it was M-kernel over Stock). Now I'm running franco.Kernel and it's still there. No idea what happened... I run tablet UI on PA right now.
Mac of York said:
I had the layout you described originally then it went away and then I flashed a new kernel and it came back (it was M-kernel over Stock). Now I'm running franco.Kernel and it's still there. No idea what happened... I run tablet UI on PA right now.
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Yea i'm running PA 2.99 in phablet mode. So I guess if I flash a different kernel it might work ?!??
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Yea i'm running PA 2.99 in phablet mode. So I guess if I flash a different kernel it might work ?!??
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Try it, I don't know. I thought it was REALLY strange that it changed but I'm not complaining.
Mac of York said:
Try it, I don't know. I thought it was REALLY strange that it changed but I'm not complaining.
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I want it back I thought it was cool looking. Thanks though
jscarano said:
I want it back I thought it was cool looking. Thanks though
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Yeah, I absolutely love this layout. It's much nicer than the regular.
Maybe an older version of nova might have that Google search
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Just wonderering if anyone is using the Google Experience launcher? Looks really good on the note almost feels like a Nexus experience. Also it responds to the OK google command on the home screen. Always listening which I thought was only a feature on the Nexus 5 / Motorola?
I hate touchwiz and it was one of the main reasons I was hesitant about buying the note. Now I have the best of both world, best tablet and nexus like experience. The Spen etc still work perfectly. Worth giving it a try..
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57618555-285/get-the-google-now-launcher-on-your-android-device/
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Just wonderering if anyone is using the Google Experience launcher? Looks really good on the note almost feels like a Nexus experience. Also it responds to the OK google command on the home screen. Always listening which I thought was only a feature on the Nexus 5 / Motorola?
I hate touchwiz and it was one of the main reasons I was hesitant about buying the note. Now I have the best of both world, best tablet and nexus like experience. The Spen etc still work perfectly. Worth giving it a try..
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57618555-285/get-the-google-now-launcher-on-your-android-device/
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I used it but ended up back on nova as i am comfortable with it and love the endless customizing.
I'm using it. Wont go back to TW anymore. I wish that there would be option to make folders in application list.
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Sudbury78 said:
I used it but ended up back on nova as i am comfortable with it and love the endless customizing.
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I was using Nova previously. Agree Nova is also superb. I have moved over to google experience as I have a nexus phone and like the fact basically consistent. I have been using android devices for years now but only used Nova a few months ago. Really impressive how it changes the feel / look of the tablet.
Googles launcher is free of course. I got the paid version of Nova...
Doesn't it work in landscape view??!
Ahmedmoataz said:
Doesn't it work in landscape view??!
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Yes it does.
valexi said:
Yes it does.
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But how?!
When I launch it the portrait view is the only one available and I don't know how to access the launcher settings
Thanks in advance ?
Hello guys,
I'm coming in from the Note Pro side and wanted to reflect the OP comments. The launcher is smooth as butter and as stated it's as though the GNL was made for the Galaxy Note lineup. I've noticed all S Pen functionalities are fully intact. The best of both worlds...multi Window SPen features with a PURE Google experience!!!
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Ahmedmoataz said:
But how?!
When I launch it the portrait view is the only one available and I don't know how to access the launcher settings
Thanks in advance ?
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For me it is portrait when tab is horizontal, and vertical when held normally.
As you can see in this picture:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50487738
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Ahmedmoataz said:
But how?!
When I launch it the portrait view is the only one available and I don't know how to access the launcher settings
Thanks in advance ?
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Have you turned off screen rotation by mistake?
Just access the normal Samsung setting screen (by tugging the top of the screen down with your finger) and it is the 4th option from the left. Make sure it is selected... Only thing I can. Think of. Bet you have unselected it by mistake.
andyzarins said:
Have you turned off screen rotation by mistake?
Just access the normal Samsung setting screen (by tugging the top of the screen down with your finger) and it is the 4th option from the left. Make sure it is selected... Only thing I can. Think of. Bet you have unselected it by mistake.
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No bro....., it is off!!!
Could u please post the version u r using?
is there a dock for the homescreen?
nymikey said:
is there a dock for the homescreen?
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Yes, if you put the icons on the bottom row, then it is a dock and doesn't move as you swipe between screens.
I've got the paid Nova Launcher as well. I've stuck with it on my S3, but I haven't gone back on the tablet yet. On the S3, I thought the icons were too big and there is zero customization. However, I've enjoyed the Google Now Launcher on the tablet more so than I thought I would.
If there was a Google Now widget that is always listening that I could use with Nova, I would go back. Heck, I might still go back after the novelty of "Ok Google" wears off.
I finally did it......GREAT LAUNCHER!!!
Does anybody know how i can get Nexus 6's launcher onto the Note 4. I install Google Now launcher and it gives me a 4x4 grid. But all the Nexus 6 vids show a 5x5 grid utilising the resolution properly. Is it some modified Google now launcher? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm not here to boast about anything Note or Nexus related. I just like that launcher and am just very curious. Thanks.
Did you long press on the screen and then modified your settings, if i remember correctly you can change it from there, another option its to use a launcher like Nova wich its my favorite, for some weird reason google now launcher drains my battery fast :-/
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pikul said:
Did you long press on the screen and then modified your settings, if i remember correctly you can change it from there, another option its to use a launcher like Nova wich its my favorite, for some weird reason google now launcher drains my battery fast :-/
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No that doesn't work [emoji20]
This might work https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings
stefantumi said:
No that doesn't work [emoji20]
This might work https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings
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I know of XposedGEL I was looking thanks stefantumi. I was looking for a method that wouldn't require root though. Honestly I thought Google just made it dependent on the screen resolution really or if anything it's a different apk that could be easily extract-able and honestly I'm kind of surprised nobody else has brought this up yet I guess I'm just picky.
Nova launcher was my first thought too pikul, and I AM running it on a 5x5 grid. I'll try extracting the apk from the factory image of the nexus 6 and see if i can install that.
rohail6 said:
I know of XposedGEL I was looking thanks stefantumi. I was looking for a method that wouldn't require root though. Honestly I thought Google just made it dependent on the screen resolution really or if anything it's a different apk that could be easily extract-able and honestly I'm kind of surprised nobody else has brought this up yet I guess I'm just picky.
Nova launcher was my first thought too pikul, and I AM running it on a 5x5 grid. I'll try extracting the apk from the factory image of the nexus 6 and see if i can install that.
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I can't find it :/
So the NOTE 4 has a massive screen but even on the advanced touchwiz interface, there is no option to have 5 or 6 rows of icons on the homescreens. I find this odd and unusual. IS there a way to do this? Am I being thick? Do I really have to go with another launcher? I need the S_pen functionality in tact.
oh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/4x5-5x5-touchwiz-home-t2998656
Er. Aditya said:
oh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/4x5-5x5-touchwiz-home-t2998656
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Thanks but this requires root. I dont want or feel the need to root yet.
not possible without blowing the efuse. try knox launcher if you want. its a bit different but may not be what youre looking for.
alitech said:
So the NOTE 4 has a massive screen but even on the advanced touchwiz interface, there is no option to have 5 or 6 rows of icons on the homescreens. I find this odd and unusual. IS there a way to do this? Am I being thick? Do I really have to go with another launcher? I need the S_pen functionality in tact.
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Use another launcher. I use Apex and I still have S-pen functionalities.
I use Nova Prime and my s-pen functions normally and I don't believe there's any less functionality vs touchwiz
1 less functionality that I know of when using another launcher - you can't pin action memos to the home screen.
It only works on TW.
alitech said:
Thanks but this requires root. I dont want or feel the need to root yet.
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Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/root-want-to-modify-dpi-t2960644
Without rooting, you will still need to choose a different launcher.
Its only in the 2nd stickied post in this subforum. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/qa-unrooted-miss-root-aroun-t2931785
Not trying to be snarky, but too many people are just blindly asking before doing some research - the search feature should be your first step.
Finally put nova launcher on, cannot stand that white mess at the bottom of my screen with the pixel launcher when using anything other than a black wallpaper, i mean what the hell was Google thinking with that awful looking feature, i really have no idea, either way glad I did cause now been able to get rid of that unsightly long Google search bar as well, and don't know if I'm imagining it but now since I've switched to the nova launcher and have ambient display disabled the phone is unlocking faster to screen on without the Google launcher ? so seems it's not just the ambient display issue but also seems to be the pixel launcher is lagging, go figure but it's faster for me, hip hooray.
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Yeah I don't know why I didn't do it sooner, my home screen is so much cleaner and can have light wallpapers haha, I'm not sure if it's me but it does feel a bit quicker, could be in my head.
Scott said:
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Search for Nova Companion app
Scott said:
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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My mind is blown that you, of all people, just tried Nova.
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Search for Nova Companion app
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Thanks this worked, it's one of the reasons i didn't want a different launcher but with the wahed out crap at the bottom and the ugly search bar, this now works with a swipe to the left cheers.
Also just to add i am certain the phone is now unlocking faster with nova installed and ambient display disabled, it's win win all round.
i love nova, but the only reason i stick with the pixel launcher is because google can query the google weather API more reliably and frequently than third parties (like Nova) can, so the weather display is more accurate on google's pixel launcher
hatdrc said:
Search for Nova Companion app
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Yep, works great!
twiz0r said:
My mind is blown that you, of all people, just tried Nova.
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No No... Not just tried, just switched. I have used Nova for years but I got placement with the Pixel 2 XL.
Ady1976 said:
Finally put nova launcher on, cannot stand that white mess at the bottom of my screen with the pixel launcher when using anything other than a black wallpaper, i mean what the hell was Google thinking with that awful looking feature, i really have no idea, either way glad I did cause now been able to get rid of that unsightly long Google search bar as well, and don't know if I'm imagining it but now since I've switched to the nova launcher and have ambient display disabled the phone is unlocking faster to screen on without the Google launcher ? so seems it's not just the ambient display issue but also seems to be the pixel launcher is lagging, go figure but it's faster for me, hip hooray.
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I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
Reuben_skelz92 said:
I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
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Can you share the link to the modded launcher? :good:
Reuben_skelz92 said:
I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
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Also can that be used not rooted, I don't want to root.
And does the modified launcher get rid of that ugly search bar ?
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
Ady1976 said:
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
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What app do you use for weather?
constantin_frunza said:
What app do you use for weather?
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I'm using Yo window weather app from the play store, was recommended to geoweather but it's crap, kept coming up with cannot connect to server for weather data stupid error, however this yo window has great reviews and works fantastic it's this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yo.app.free
It does the job perfectly for me.
Ady1976 said:
Also can that be used not rooted, I don't want to root.
And does the modified launcher get rid of that ugly search bar ?
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Sorry think you have to be rooted.
Ady1976 said:
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
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Rootless and modded pixel launcher are slightly different. The modded one has the option to remove the white
Reuben_skelz92 said:
Rootless and modded pixel launcher are slightly different. The modded one has the option to remove the white
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Aah right ok no problem, I'll stick with nova, works perfectly anyway and now with the companion apk it's Google now integrated.