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I've tried many different roms such as jvo, jvh, jvp and jvq. I've tried darkys, juwes, gingerreal , f1, insanity and miui but they all have these problems after the phone has been 'up' for over a day. When I exit a game using home or back my launcher restarts.
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The same game and the same launcher always : maybe are not compatible.
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You are using tw launcher ? If not, you should check your task killer program. Maybe you got the option "stAy in ram". If yes, choose it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175514&highlight=launcher+restarts
I havent tried the stuff in this thread but it is interesting, and on the second page, there is a posted .apk that apparently solves it..
Like saphirrot said, if the launcher has a 'stay in mem' option, check it. I've done that with Launcher Pro and the launcher restart happens far far less.
It's just android freeing up ram for the game. It's a pain in the ass but better than not being able to run a game because of low memory.
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dektoud said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175514&highlight=launcher+restarts
I havent tried the stuff in this thread but it is interesting, and on the second page, there is a posted .apk that apparently solves it..
Like saphirrot said, if the launcher has a 'stay in mem' option, check it. I've done that with Launcher Pro and the launcher restart happens far far less.
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How would I install the .apk?
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seeraj15 said:
How would I install the .apk?
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I use super manager or astro manager. They have app managers and allow you to install .apk files. Super manager is great if you have root access as you can uninstall bloatware apps like aldiko, layar etc. Make sure to backup app just in case anything goes wrong.
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How would I install the .apk?
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I use AppInstaller. Very simple.
Thanks guys I installed the apk and my launcher no longer restarts but apps still close even when I go off them using the home button so I can return to them in a minute and be where I left it. Is there any apk for this as it is frustrating when you go off an app for a minute only to find it's closed when u go back on it.
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Actually the apk hasn't worked. Launcher is still rebooting when I go back to the home screen.
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Nothing is wrong. It's running out of memory. Android shall release background tasks if foreground tasks need the memory. Since Gingerbread, you can no longer force most things to stay in memory so those features are mostly useless these days. Should have kept to one ROM and asked your question in its thread. Too many things to suggest to tune it properly really. Uninstalling system apps you don't use and trying different kernels are your last options.
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KMino said:
Nothing is wrong. It's running out of memory. Android shall release background tasks if foreground tasks need the memory. Since Gingerbread, you can no longer force most things to stay in memory so those features are mostly useless these days. Should have kept to one ROM and asked your question in its thread. Too many things to suggest to tune it properly really. Uninstalling system apps you don't use and trying different kernels are your last options.
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This is completely unacceptable then, you can't even multitask. And after the phone has been 'up' for over 12 hours you can't even keep the dialer in memory! There must be a way around this. A smartphone should not take over 3 seconds to open the dialer.
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seeraj15 said:
This is completely unacceptable then, you can't even multitask. And after the phone has been 'up' for over 12 hours you can't even keep the dialer in memory! There must be a way around this. A smartphone should not take over 3 seconds to open the dialer.
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I have never seen this problem before, and since it so several I have to assume that if other people had it, they would have posted about it.
That means that it is either due to a problem with your hardware, or due to something you are installing/configuring. I would do a full factory default then add apps back very slowly, one by one, doing some basic testing in between. That way you may be able to isolate the problem.
If it still happens right after the factory reset, take the phone to a service center.
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I have never seen this problem before, and since it so several I have to assume that if other people had it, they would have posted about it.
That means that it is either due to a problem with your hardware, or due to something you are installing/configuring. I would do a full factory default then add apps back very slowly, one by one, doing some basic testing in between. That way you may be able to isolate the problem.
If it still happens right after the factory reset, take the phone to a service center.
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I have seen people talk about it but the answers are since gingerbread apps get closed because of memory meaning that the dialer doesn't even stay in memory after the phone has been booted.for a while.
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Other people must also have these problems.........
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http://androidnexus.com/guides/fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher
Is there any way to order my apps alphabetically in touchwiz? At the moment it just puts newest app last, which is extremely annoying. I don't want to move every single app by hand, that would take me ages...
Heard of an app called "touchwiz appsorter" but that is not available in google gaystore
This is the reason I gave up on touch wiz and use ADW EX. I don't believe sorting is possible and the app you mention is, I think, incompatible with our version of touch wiz.
Try ADW or one of the Go Launchers.
The apps for sorted folders seemed insufferably slow last time I tried them.
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Search for “appzorter“ in Google play store. IT works fine in Galaxy Tab 7.7
The other option is to go in titanium backup and clear data for twlauncher. It will reset your desktop and app drawer and fix any fc issues you may have with launcher. Your app drawer will be back in alpha order
But yea I recommend using another launcher like adwex. It has no lag
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I haven't seen anyone really mention this if someone had I apologize. In flashing and modding my Note 3i have discovered that KitKat 4.4 is a popular topic. We now have some of the apps to flash to our devices and now we have the actual stock Android launcher from KitKat 4.4!!!!!! The Google Experience Launcher is amazing by far the best stock launcher ever and one of the smoothest I have ever used also. I have been using it for a day and after set up I am currently using it as my daily. The only thing I really don't like is that you are unable to change the icons on the home screen and there are no native gestures implemented but no big deal. Now they have implemented some major changes the app drawer now contains only your apps, widgets have their own section, you can arrange and add more home screens. Google Now is actually completely incorporated into the launcher itself and the search bar is constantly listening for you to say Ok Google to start a search using voice commands through Google Now. There are 3 apk's you will have to install to make this work they are totally dependant upon each other so if one is missing it will not open or work. I will post a link for you so you can download and give it a try for yourself I hope you guys enjoy and remember I did not create this or have anything to do with it I am just sharing it. If you brick your device it's not my fault ...
Link to original post
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Screen shots and download links below....
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
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My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
Download Files Here included the Hangouts w/sms also
Just download and install like normal Apk's !!!!!!!
https://db.tt/yYBEINwp
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The only problem I noticed is that the icons in the app drawer are huge, which makes them look blurry
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I wish that app settings in xposed framework would work on this. I tried it and it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions?
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Just a heads up that you'll need to go into Google Now's language settings and change them to English UK and then back to English US for the search function to not start crashing. I actually just left mine on English UK and haven't run into any issues.
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I changed the screen density to 300 in the build prop and I like the way it looks, but when I press the home button it goes to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Does anyone know why?
Edit... If I use samsung's keyboard this doesn't happen. So I'm now happy.
Edit 2....its popping up again.
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Just a quick question, how do we change back to stock of we don't like it... Do we just uninstall the apk's and reboot? Thanks in advanced...
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Also how do we install the apk's, so we just drop them in the app folder or yahoo the and install the app? Thanks again...
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lyall29 said:
I changed the screen density to 300 in the build prop and I like the way it looks, but when I press the home button it goes to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Does anyone know why?
Edit... If I use samsung's keyboard this doesn't happen. So I'm now happy.
Edit 2....its popping up again.
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Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher and to install the apk's you just download and install them like you would an app from the play store just click the download and hit install that's it
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dreDrennon1 said:
I haven't seen anyone really mention this if someone had I apologize. In flashing and modding my Note 3i have discovered that KitKat 4.4 is a popular topic. We now have some of the apps to flash to our devices and now we have the actual stock Android launcher from KitKat 4.4!!!!!! The Google Experience Launcher is amazing by far the best stock launcher ever and one of the smoothest I have ever used also. I have been using it for a day and after set up I am currently using it as my daily. The only thing I really don't like is that you are unable to change the icons on the home screen and there are no native gestures implemented but no big deal. Now they have implemented some major changes the app drawer now contains only your apps, widgets have their own section, you can arrange and add more home screens. Google Now is actually completely incorporated into the launcher itself and the search bar is constantly listening for you to say Ok Google to start a search you voice commands through Google Now. There are 3 apk's you will have to install to make this work they are totally dependant upon each other so if one is missing it will not open or work. I will post a link for you so you can download and give it a try for yourself I hope you guys enjoy and remember I did not create this or have anything to do with it I am just sharing it. If you brick your device it's not my fault ...
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Screen shots and download links below....
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
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I have installed all three apps but I Dont have the always listening feature working. Is there a certain order that they have to be installed in? Any other special dependencies that need to be met? I've done the process of searching and changing laguages but not always listening working. The search works but I have to hit the button and it doesn't say "Say OK Google" to search. Any ideas?
If everything is installed and you have the launcher working just say Google or Ok Google while on the homescreen there is no special order to install the apps
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dreDrennon1 said:
Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher and to install the apk's you just download and install them like you would an app from the play store just click the download and hit install that's it
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Thanks for the help but the keyboard still pops up. I changed the screen density on my nexus 4 running also KitKat and it does the same thing.
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lyall29 said:
Thanks for the help but the keyboard still pops up. I changed the screen density on my nexus 4 running also KitKat and it does the same thing.
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That may be something to do with the dpi I don't know about that I didn't change anything on mine
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If everything is installed and you have the launcher working just say Google or Ok Google while on the homescreen there is no special order to install the apps
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Launcher is installed and works but does not respond to voice. Notice the screenshot attached and how it differs from yours...mine doesn't say "say Google to search" or whatever.
My doesn't either anymore that goes away after you use it a could of times hit the menu button> settings> and make sure Google Now is turned on
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dreDrennon1 said:
My doesn't either anymore that goes away after you use it a could of times hit the menu button> settings> and make sure Google Now is turned on
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Check and check...
dreDrennon1 said:
Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher!
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Unfortunately, mine says "no defaults set" and the "clear defaults" button is greyed out. Weird.
bigmout said:
Unfortunately, mine says "no defaults set" and the "clear defaults" button is greyed out. Weird.
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Hit the home button and pick a default launcher
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Not sure what to tell you Bro I installed and immediately said Ok Google and it worked I had to hold the phone kind of close but I always do that with voice commands
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Hit the home button and pick a default launcher.
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It goes automatically to Google Launcher with no Touchwiz option. A little tinkering reveals you have to clear the defaults for Google Search.
Has anyone tried to install this on your tablet? Working on mine so far and it's just stock and rooted
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Looks nice but says it's not compatible with my stock unrooted 10.1.
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I tried it works fast even the ok Google works the only reason I'm not using it now is because every time I press the home button and it goes to the home screen the keyboard pops up
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Works great with the Google Search 3.1 update which has fixed a lot of the bugs on non Nexus 5 devices, a few bugs remain though; when in landscape if you press & hold an app from the app drawer to uninstall there's no visible options like on previous launchers e.g. "App info" & "Uninstall", on further inspection if you drag it to the top left somewhere it'll go Blue & take you to "App info", on portrait everything is as normal, those same options appear etc. so I'd say bugs still need ironing out but it's still very usable.
Also in landscape the X is missing when removing apps from the home screen but again if you drag to the very edge (top left) it'll go Red & delete app shortcuts etc.
foxsdaddy67 said:
Has anyone tried to install this on your tablet? Working on mine so far and it's just stock and rooted
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Hi I'd love to put the kitkat launcher on my tab 3 could you point me to the download link please? I've got the SM217S too
Edit: never mind I found it
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Was coming to post it when I saw ya got it
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I could use the link please
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"New Google Experience Launcher"?
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Has anyone tried to install this on your tablet? Working on mine so far and it's just stock and rooted
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There is several KitKat Launchers which one are you talking about? Are you talking about this "New Google Experience Launcher" post over on phandroid? If not could you please post a link or mention which one you guys are talking about please & thanks
So I already had the files on my SD Card & the Google Home Apk installed fine & seems to be working fine. The Google now is responsive & fast. If you want the APK link is below
http://bit.ly/KitKatGoogleHomeLauncher
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There is several KitKat Launchers which one are you talking about? Are you talking about this "New Google Experience Launcher" post over on phandroid? If not could you please post a link or mention which one you guys are talking about please & thanks
So I already had the files on my SD Card & the Google Home Apk installed fine & seems to be working fine. The Google now is responsive & fast. If you want the APK link is below
http://bit.ly/KitKatGoogleHomeLauncher
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yes its about the google launcher
Well the Launcher installed fine on my tab 3 8.0 but I didn't have OK google on the home screen and after I changed languages I lost it on google search page as well... Velvet wouldn't install... I already have the newest google search and play services though so I thought all I would need is the Launcher? What am I doing wrong... I'm used to gel as that's what I have been using on my s3 for months now... Would love to get it working on my tablet as well...
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Works fine on the tab 3 7.0, this is a lot better than touchwiz.
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Levi Woodard
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Just got it on 7 inch and working fine here
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Instead installed just launcher and hit done.. Then hit home and profit.
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I tried it on the 10.1 3G (P5200) and seemed to be fine except the "OK Google" feature didn't work.
I have installed the new google experience launcher on my tab 3 10.1 p5220 . Works fine , ok google is also working and I'm on stock 4.2.2 non-rooted.
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aeyan said:
I have installed the new google experience launcher on my tab 3 10.1 p5220 . Works fine , ok google is also working and I'm on stock 4.2.2 non-rooted.
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Alrigyt then, it seems to just have been my tab...
Can you give me the apk you are using?
Thanks in advance!
aeyan said:
I have installed the new google experience launcher on my tab 3 10.1 p5220 . Works fine , ok google is also working and I'm on stock 4.2.2 non-rooted.
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Apk link-
http://www.mediafire.com/?3ina0fd8fwki5fo
Google search link-
http://www.mediafire.com/?gxv7cvpcvv79i23
For instructions on how to install and enable ok google command you can go on this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528851
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aeyan said:
Apk link-
http://www.mediafire.com/?3ina0fd8fwki5fo
Google search link-
http://www.mediafire.com/?gxv7cvpcvv79i23
For instructions on how to install and enable ok google command you can go on this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528851
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Thanks bro :good:
EDIT': I had been installing it without the google search app - now I did it correctly and it works perfectly!!!
Thanks for the link . i will be trying this launcher in my tab 3
Thanks for the link. i have been installing this launcher now. and will be reporting this feedback after a day review.
Albhorockz said:
Thanks for the link. i have been installing this launcher now. and will be reporting this feedback after a day review.
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Welcome . Were you able to install this launcher ? If so , then how did you find it? I think that you also must be facing the status bar problem that it's not transparent . But don't worry . You can modify the status bar like I have done by using Xposed Framework , Wanam Xposed , Gravity Box . I have attached the screenshot in this post with transparent status bar .
P.S. - Although I know how to enable the "OK Google" , I have not enabled the "OK Google" command .
Please hit thanks If I helped you . It cost's you nothing .
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I have just one Question:
Why using KitKat Launcher since TW Launcher is just awesome ?
Note: If you're looking for a 3rd party app, just install "Nova or ADW"
You may also search for "KitKat Launcher" in PlayStore unless you want the Stock one from Nexus 7 (2013)
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Just got update for Google Search, which is now a launcher as well (used to have Launcher 3) and its include OK, Google!
Google search updated a while ago but I don't see it listed as a launcher in settings>home
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I have updated the search app. How can I set it as the launcher? I don't find the option Settings>Home.
You guys gotta download the GEL in order for it to work. Check the Themes & Apps section.
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Google search updated a while ago but I don't see it listed as a launcher in settings>home
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You must have Launcher3 installed .
akhilpo said:
I have updated the search app. How can I set it as the launcher? I don't find the option Settings>Home.
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Install Launcher 3, then reboot then choose it ALWAYS.
Install this
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1p776yioo5k4lvo/GoogleHome-0.10.1.920880.apk
Does it matter if I'm on jb or kk? Maybe that's why I'm not seeing it
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865DETH said:
Does it matter if I'm on jb or kk? Maybe that's why I'm not seeing it
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You can't see what you haven't installed.
I wish/hope Nova Launcher intergrates this feature with their launcher.
Takenover83 said:
I wish/hope Nova Launcher intergrates this feature with their launcher.
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it will not happen unless google releases GNOW api for app developers. google dont do that.
Can someone post link to GEL?
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Can someone post link to GEL?
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It was posted already, look on the previous page.
sorry guys if it's a stupid question.. but why don't I have anything related to "home" under settings? i'm on stock 4.4.2.. and my launcher it's the same of 4.3 version.
p.s. google search is updated..
Link for new updated Google Now Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50078238&postcount=1
I've updated google search 3.2.17 from play store..but there isn't any google launcher..there are different 3.2 version around with and without google launcher?
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daevoq said:
I've updated google search 3.2.17 from play store..but there isn't any google launcher..there are different 3.2 version around with and without google launcher?
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I downloaded the apk which installed the new google search and a launcher. It was a different site but the post just prior to yours may work. Not sure however. Once I had the launcher (Google Now Launcher), I had the active listening (Ok Google). Do a search for "GNL or Google Now Launcher"
wrj54 said:
I downloaded the apk which installed the new google search and a launcher. It was a different site but the post just prior to yours may work. Not sure however. Once I had the launcher (Google Now Launcher), I had the active listening (Ok Google). Do a search for "GNL or Google Now Launcher"
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I can't believe it....provided the link in post #15. Guess I need to edit it to make it clearer, LOL
I noticed a faster battery drain since last updates (Google apps). Installed Snapdragon Battery Guru and can confirm, that it does very good job. Also there's another app from Snapdragon called Glance. Its kinda info/lock screen, and provide a lot of info(battery,signal,notification etc).
When I try to install the apk on my moto g and click on accept, it automaticly says the update has not been installed.
Any idea how to fix this?
Ty