[Q] How to add google play books on the home screen? - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

with the s4, you would just go to add a widget, select book 1x1, and you select the google book you want to put on the home screen
now i can't find that widget or that option...
anyone know how? thanks

Nevermind, figured it out. Instead of the widget being named "books" it's now "Google play books"
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[Q] Google apps folder

Hi.
Just got a Nexus 4 after some thieving Spanish barstewards stole my Note 2. Loving the phone so far.
Quick question. Can you add to the Google apps folder on the home screen that is there when you first start it up? I know you can delete from it as I deleted the Youtube widget, but I wanted to add the Google Now widget but when I try to add it as if it was a folder it doesn't work.
Is it just not possible?
Ta.
loftus1961 said:
Hi.
Just got a Nexus 4 after some thieving Spanish barstewards stole my Note 2. Loving the phone so far.
Quick question. Can you add to the Google apps folder on the home screen that is there when you first start it up? I know you can delete from it as I deleted the Youtube widget, but I wanted to add the Google Now widget but when I try to add it as if it was a folder it doesn't work.
Is it just not possible?
Ta.
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Guess I'm not following what you mean exactly by folder?
Are you using the stock launcher or another launcher (ie: apex, nova, etc) .
Normally to add a widget you would simply long-press the home screen, select widgets, and pick that, and should show up as a widget, if you're creating a folder you're probably dragging the app icon onto something else.
Yeah, I thought I wasn't explaining myself very well.
It's stock launcher. On the home screen, when you first set up the phone, there is a widget/folder titled "Google" which is effectively a folder containing the widgets for various Google apps ie Gmail, Google+, maps etc. I wondered whether it is possible to add to this folder (for want of a better word). If I try to drag a widget over it that doesn't work.
Hope that's a bit clearer.
Don't worry - sorted it.

Google Calendar

Hello all,
I recently flashed FORCE ROM and love it. However one thing I do miss is the stock Google calendar widget. The green one that shows the entire month. I've downloaded the one from the play store but that just doesn't cut it. I've pulled the .apk from my stock backup but I cannot get it to install. Anyone know how I can get this widget back? Thanks!
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Any luck with this?
I had to disable the widget to get TouchWiz home working again and I can't find the default widget.
TKS3 said:
Hello all,
I recently flashed FORCE ROM and love it. However one thing I do miss is the stock Google calendar widget. The green one that shows the entire month. I've downloaded the one from the play store but that just doesn't cut it. I've pulled the .apk from my stock backup but I cannot get it to install. Anyone know how I can get this widget back? Thanks!
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ObrienDave said:
Any luck with this?
I had to disable the widget to get TouchWiz home working again and I can't find the default widget.
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You can try the GO Calendar Widget as an alternative!
Ok, after re-enabling calendar widget and rebooting phone, the default month calendar widget is available.
However, as soon as I try to attach it to a home page, TouchWiz home stops working as soon as I access that screen.
All other screens work fine.

No settings widget on Note 3 anymore?

Since S2-S3 days I would long press on the screen then select "add widgets" then select Settings then drag it to screen then select BATTERY. now i cant find the settings widget now in the the widget selection menu. Can anybody help me? Thanks
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Anyone guys?
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why settings widget is needed When it is accessible in the notification bar
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Because i would like to have a shortcut for the BATTERY inside settings.
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Was just sitting around looking for the same thing? Used it to have direct links to my Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings.
found a work around for this...
Things you'll need.
1. Photos of the settings widget you'd like to add to your home screen. ( You might not need this depending on what setting or settings your wanting to use.)
2. Apex launcher.
3. Desktop visualizer.
After installing both applications open desktop visualizer and proceed loading the setting image that you'd like.
Once done you'll be prompted to select an action you'd like to correspond with the image. Select other then select apex actions, should be at the top of the list.
Scroll all the way down to the S category and select settings, should read 247 options, if not your at the wrong settings.
Select your desired function and your all set.
You can uninstall both applications. This won't effect any functionality.
Hope this helps and drop me line if it does.
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I am looking for this and I guess my question to you sherrouse is, why do I need photos and desktop visualizer? Can't Apex Launcher add a widget for any setting I want with some stock images and just work?
technomike said:
I am looking for this and I guess my question to you sherrouse is, why do I need photos and desktop visualizer? Can't Apex Launcher add a widget for any setting I want with some stock images and just work?
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Unfortunately, I don't think apex launcher can create widgets that can be utilized by Touch wiz home. However the process might work if you intend to replace T.w home with apex as you daily launcher...
lynkchiz said:
Since S2-S3 days I would long press on the screen then select "add widgets" then select Settings then drag it to screen then select BATTERY. now i cant find the settings widget now in the the widget selection menu. Can anybody help me? Thanks
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same "problem here". I use Data Usage and i miss the shortcut widget. Meanwhile, i use Quick Shortcut Maker ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut ). I hope it helps you.
xTee said:
same "problem here". I use Data Usage and i miss the shortcut widget. Meanwhile, i use Quick Shortcut Maker ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut ). I hope it helps you.
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Just tried quickshortcut. It works pretty darn good. Created a location setting shortcut just like I wanted.
Thanks.

How do I change icons, where's Chrome stored?

How do I change icons for things? For instance, the icon for Internet is a globe. How do I use the Chrome icon instead and call it "Chrome"? The phone asked me in the beginning whether I wanted "internet" to open Chrome, but although I see an Opera icon in the "installed programs", I can't find a "Chrome" program anywhere so that I can just delete the internet icon and put the direct Chrome icon there instead.
Go to apps, you should find a folder "Google", tap on it, you will find Chrome in it
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Problem with Google search widget

Hey everyone so I just got my one plus 2, its on oxygen os 2.1.0. When I try and add the Google search widget it doesn't show on my screen but if I tap and hold where the widget should be, I get an option to delete the widget. More puzzling is if I tap on the recent apps button I can see the Google search widget. Anyone know what the issue could be?
Very strange. What launcher are you using with your Google widget?
I'm on 2.1 OS and Nova Launcher with no issue.

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