I just updated my n4 to android 4.4 and I didn't get the launcher but even the width of the soft keys bar down there increased which looks really annoying... Pls. Help..what to do now ...
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Bhargav Kansagara said:
I just updated my n4 to android 4.4 and I didn't get the launcher but even the width of the soft keys bar down there increased which looks really annoying... Pls. Help..what to do now ...
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1. The new launcher is officially Nexus 5 exclusive. You can however obtain it by other means google "Google experience launcher Nexus 4"
2. Do you mind posting a screenshot?
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Bhargav Kansagara said:
I just updated my n4 to android 4.4 and I didn't get the launcher but even the width of the soft keys bar down there increased which looks really annoying... Pls. Help..what to do now ...
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You can become a beta tester of Nova Launcher, and try tranclusive buttons, or download and install Google Expirience Launcher from here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
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In landscape I can't seem to get rid of this bar, even after hiding the search bar. Anyone had any luck removing it? On beta 4.
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redmonke255 said:
In landscape I can't seem to get rid of this bar, even after hiding the search bar. Anyone had any luck removing it? On beta 4.
had not even noticed it until you said something ha. idk if its removable
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I had issues with Nova but the Apex launcher was sweet and no side bar issue.
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Sandman2749 said:
I had issues with Nova but the Apex launcher was sweet and no side bar issue.
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Looks really good, but the app drawer in portrait only has four columns. Any way to make it five?
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There's a setting to get rid of the divider bar(s) under "Dock".
Mike Fitz said:
There's a setting to get rid of the divider bar(s) under "Dock".
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:good: Excellent. I assumed it was for the dock only, but this does remove the left hand side bar in landscape. Clearly an option for each bar is needed as I would like to keep the one for the dock.
zinfinion said:
:good: Excellent. I assumed it was for the dock only, but this does remove the left hand side bar in landscape. Clearly an option for each bar is needed as I would like to keep the one for the dock.
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That would be preferable. For now it'll make due for me.
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redmonke255 said:
That would be preferable. For now it'll make due for me.
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I've tried doing this, the bar has gone, but I still can't use the extra space! I really want to use the extra space so it's not wasted. How can I do this? I'm on Nova Prime latest....
Is there other apps like it? Widgetlocker is so old and outdated that the stock lockscreen works better then it. I just mainly want something I can customize and use as a lock screen.
MagicLocker.
How about MagicLocker? It's pretty easy to use and works well. I tried Go Locker, Stock, even Widgetlocker, but I always come back to ML. I use it on my S3 & Nexus 7. Very happy
Play store pulls a not compatible with this version, I'll search for the apk.
The version i got is rather laggy..
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Eagle1337 said:
Play store pulls a not compatible with this version, I'll search for the apk.
The version i got is rather laggy..
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Have you changed your DPI? All of the apps mentioned in this thread show as compatible when I check the Play Store.
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Eagle1337 said:
Is there other apps like it? Widgetlocker is so old and outdated that the stock lockscreen works better then it. I just mainly want something I can customize and use as a lock screen.
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Actually, widgetlocker gave me a very nice, jelly bean lock screen back when I was on stock. It has been updated. You just need to remove those gross froyo sliders
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najaboy said:
Have you changed your DPI? All of the apps mentioned in this thread show as compatible when I check the Play Store.
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180 dpi, with the play store set to 213 dpi in jellybeer.
Censura_Umbra said:
Actually, widgetlocker gave me a very nice, jelly bean lock screen back when I was on stock. It has been updated. You just need to remove those gross froyo sliders
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It doesn't rotate nicely like the stock launcher is another thing that always bugs me..
Hi there,
I recently purchased my nexus 7. I used to have an XDA account from years ago.
Basically, tonight I installed the AOSP ROM released for the nexus 7 on rootzwiki forums and I found that it had the normal launcher so it seemed like a jelly bean ROM with a white theme to it. Since then I discovered I was able to download and install Google Home and that enabled me to use the new UI with the transparent status bar and nav bar. So far I like it a lot. Its quite stable with a few bugs and it will get better.
And a video on YouTube of the ROM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8cRaxw7e1E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Partially working Gapps http://d-h.st/EIM
I would add screenshots but the xda app doesn't let me
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The keyboard comes out when going to home
The keyboard comes out when going to home. Do you know how to disable it? As it's annoying.
carbon dioxide said:
The keyboard comes out when going to home. Do you know how to disable it? As it's annoying.
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Nope, haven't been able to find out how to either. And for me landscape mode messes up icon labels for me
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carbon dioxide said:
The keyboard comes out when going to home. Do you know how to disable it? As it's annoying.
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I believe it's the launcher. As you can see, the Search Bar is out of place too, I have the Google Experience launcher on my n4, and it doesn't look like that. I believe this launcher wasn't N7.2 ready.
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I believe it's the launcher. As you can see, the Search Bar is out of place too, I have the Google Experience launcher on my n4, and it doesn't look like that. I believe this launcher wasn't N7.2 ready.
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Nope its not, it is the one from the nexus 5 system dump.
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That's why I'm waiting for the official release for Nexus 7 :victory:
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That's why I'm waiting for the official release for Nexus 7 :victory:
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That's exactly what I am waiting for as well. As much as I want to flash a 4.4 ROM, I'm just gonna patiently wait for an official release....can't wait!!!
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I'm running unrooted, stock KitKat with GEL launcher and it's slow as hell.
Screen transitions, any changes to icons, Google now everything is slow as hell.
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You might want to check other possibilities. I am using GEL launcher without significant slowing, a hitch here or there, but nothing too horrible.
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jodvova said:
I'm running unrooted, stock KitKat with GEL launcher and it's slow as hell.
Screen transitions, any changes to icons, Google now everything is slow as hell.
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Then don't use gel launcher. Use the stock one or nova beta which is themed like gel. There already threads about this. No reason to make a new one just to say it sucks. Anyways it's not meant for the nexus 10 so unless someone or Google optimizes it for our tablet it won't work well because of all the transparency
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mevensen said:
You might want to check other possibilities. I am using GEL launcher without significant slowing, a hitch here or there, but nothing too horrible.
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Well, you have nexus 5, you should know how fast it is running. Nexus 10 is not even close to that. It actually reminds me Samsung device bloated with touchwiz.
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Think about it this way. The device has to draw the entire screen 2 times one of those being a transparent layer while animating it... that will task any device... wouldn't be surprised to see the new N10 come out with 1080p just for this issue.. I don't think any SOC that can handle this resolution with transparency
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Use Nova Launcher beta with transculent. Working great and smooooth
I take my words back. After "S" update the tablet seems to back being responsive again, even with GEL launcher.
I've recently tried Note 10.1 2014 and even though it runs on latest hardware its dead slow 'cause of touchwiz overkill.
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Amiga4ever123 said:
Use Nova Launcher beta with transculent. Working great and smooooth
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Which zip did you flash to get translucent enabled?
Recently i updated gnl to this new version, and i can see fps drops/lag only during transition from app drawer to home screen..i have been using gel/gnl since it was released for nexus 4...i already did a cache partition wipe... There is no problem with my device or os, its very smooth n fast.. It only lags when i move from app drawer to home.. I tried reinstalling wiping cache,etc. Plz help,
os - stock 4.4.2
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Also its unrooted
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UPDATE- UPDATED OS TO 4.4.3. BUT STILL LAGS..PLZ HELP...
STORY FROM START-Recently i updated gnl to this new version, and i can see fps drops/lag only during transition from app drawer to home screen..i have been using gel/gnl since it was released for nexus 4...i already did a cache partition wipe... There is no problem with my device or os, its very smooth n fast.. It only lags when i move from app drawer to home.. I tried reinstalling wiping cache,etc. Plz help,
os - stock 4.4.3
I am pretty sure theres no problem with os..cz it was lagging even on 4.4.2 n 4.4
According to me only the first version of GNL, ie, GEL was smooth rest all updates lag.
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Why don't you try Nova launcher or some other launcher. You might get a better experience.
Try reducing animations speed to .5x
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sachin.parmar100 said:
Try reducing animations speed to .5x
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why use something ugly as GEL....
Mashed_Potatoes said:
why use something ugly as GEL....
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What is the free space available on your phone? are you getting same issue with other launchers as well?
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nitin.chobhe said:
What is the free space available on your phone? are you getting same issue with other launchers as well?
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i dont use GEL
while it was installed there was no lag. i had app drawer close animation lag on old version but not anymore
i use Nova now, no lag
Found The Fix!!!
Guys i found the problem:laugh:.. the problem is hotword detection... Disable it and my god its like nexus 5... works beautifully.. btw guys this is also called google now launcher voice lag.. i dont know how to fix it but yeah.. Now its smooth animations... pls try this and then post results..