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Apex launcher question

I'm new to launchers and I'm giving apex launcher a go. One thing that has been annoying me is whenever I click a notification and exit the app that opens it reverts to the stock launcher. Is there anything I can do about that? Is it the same with other launchers?

KFR42 said:
I'm new to launchers and I'm giving apex launcher a go. One thing that has been annoying me is whenever I click a notification and exit the app that opens it reverts to the stock launcher. Is there anything I can do about that? Is it the same with other launchers?
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Maybe the default launcher is set as to default. Try going into settings and finding the default launcher app and click clear defaults. There should also be an option somewhere in the Apex Launcher settings that allow you to make it your default launcher. That way it'll stick. I've been using Apex on my galaxy SII and nexus 7 since I got them and it's been working great for me so if you can figure it out, stick around for a bit, I'm sure you'll like it.

bacon_n_icecream said:
Maybe the default launcher is set as to default. Try going into settings and finding the default launcher app and click clear defaults. There should also be an option somewhere in the Apex Launcher settings that allow you to make it your default launcher. That way it'll stick. I've been using Apex on my galaxy SII and nexus 7 since I got them and it's been working great for me so if you can figure it out, stick around for a bit, I'm sure you'll like it.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I already have it as default launcher. The home button works fine and goes to apex, its just literally when I've clicked on a notification.

KFR42 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I already have it as default launcher. The home button works fine and goes to apex, its just literally when I've clicked on a notification.
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Thats weird, maybe you can try uninstalling and reinstalling if you haven't already. Also make sure you're using the most recent one since anything that is 1.2.x isn't really compatible with jelly bean (the current version is 1.3.1). But like I said earlier, its been working fine for me and I'm sure there would be complaints in the review section in the play store if many others also had this problem so perhaps it just doesn't play well with your nexus. If you're rooted and running custom rom maybe you can try reflashing with a full wipe to make sure to clean up any remaining problems. Thats all I can think of. Sorry I can't be of any more help. Good luck
PS. Nova is pretty good too as well as go launcher so if it doesn't work out, maybe try those to see if the problem continues.

Ah, figured it out. The tablet just needed a restart. It's all working fine now.

[Q] right app icon from app drawer missing after restart

Hello all. Just installed omnirom on my nexus 7 flo and everything works fantastic. There is a little problem whose solution i couldnt find even after hours of searching. My right app icon in app drawer disappers everytime i reboot. It doesnt matter which app icon i put in there. Only the right icon deappears.
Details
Device: nexus 7 2013 16gb
Firmware: omnirom 4.2.2(official)
Recovery: twrp 2.6.0
Gapps: pa gapps( stock 270 mb)
Launcher: omnirom default

anyone help
Please anyone help. This bug is killing me its so annoying

Disappearing icon
My last icon on the right also disappears. I'm using an Xperia tablet Z, SGP311.
I love the ROM. Android development is completely alien to me but when I have time I'll start over on the XDA university site. Now I just have to build one of those signatures that says what my device is and all that.

Your right app icon? Can you screenshot or something?

screenshot
XpLoDWilD said:
Your right app icon? Can you screenshot or something?
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Here is a screenshot

For what it's worth, this affects all users (at least on flo) and not just the primary or last accessed one.

Ahnonay said:
For what it's worth, this affects all users (at least on flo) and not just the primary or last accessed one.
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I'm having the same problem on the Nexus 10.
Great rom apart from this minor annoyance!

FWIW, I'm using Nova Launcher on Nexus 10 with dock set to have 6 icons and I'm not having this problem. Could be an issue with a specific launcher or setting, hard to know without more information from those having the problem.
New quick settings tile editing option is great!
Sent from my Nexus 10

+1 for the Nexus 10 with the GEL Launcher. Doesn't effect Nova Launcher regardless of # of rows/columns.

i am using...
lynnux said:
FWIW, I'm using Nova Launcher on Nexus 10 with dock set to have 6 icons and I'm not having this problem. Could be an issue with a specific launcher or setting, hard to know without more information from those having the problem.
New quick settings tile editing option is great!
Sent from my Nexus 10
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Stock launcher. Ie the launcher that came when i installed omnirom. I didnt install any other launcher, but now i am considering to switch to other launcher. I have tried many free launchers before but didnt like most of them. Care to suggest a simple launcher without any annoyances(like ads and pay to unlock certain feature)??

fearophobia said:
Stock launcher. Ie the launcher that came when i installed omnirom. I didnt install any other launcher, but now i am considering to switch to other launcher. I have tried many free launchers before but didnt like most of them. Care to suggest a simple launcher without any annoyances(like ads and pay to unlock certain feature)??
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Nova. It's brilliant. There are some features which are only available in the paid version but nothing that affects the use of the launcher.
Oh, and the disappearing icon is not an Omni problem - its a problem with the GEL itself.

fearophobia said:
Care to suggest a simple launcher without any annoyances(like ads and pay to unlock certain feature)??
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+1 on Nova. I had a low-spec device a couple years ago and tried all the popular launchers at the time. Nova seemed fastest, easiest to use, and has useful features. As far as I know the free version doesn't have ads and has plenty of good features. Nova Prime has some additional gestures that can be set to open favorite apps, which I love, because I like a clean home screen.

nova launcher is great
lynnux said:
+1 on Nova. I had a low-spec device a couple years ago and tried all the popular launchers at the time. Nova seemed fastest, easiest to use, and has useful features. As far as I know the free version doesn't have ads and has plenty of good features. Nova Prime has some additional gestures that can be set to open favorite apps, which I love, because I like a clean home screen.
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parapaul said:
Nova. It's brilliant. There are some features which are only available in the paid version but nothing that affects the use of the launcher.
Oh, and the disappearing icon is not an Omni problem - its a problem with the GEL itself.
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Thanks. Im using nova launcher right now without any problems. Backups and restore is an important feature which I liked very much. What the hell is wrong with google, not fixing this bug till now

request. LG ui for aosp 4.4 SOLVED

Requesting for an lg ui apk or zip compatible with 4.4 roms, such as cm11.

Not happening
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I just threw up all over my keyboard.

khaytsus said:
I just threw up all over my keyboard.
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haha.
well to each his own right?
i like the ui cause of the tap-tap. i know cm11 has it but only in the status bar which is annoying for me. well it was worth a try.

podagee said:
haha.
well to each his own right?
i like the ui cause of the tap-tap. i know cm11 has it but only in the status bar which is annoying for me. well it was worth a try.
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What's "tap tap" ? Knock On? It works fine on various ROMs. And Knock-Off only works in the launcher or status bar on the stock ROM anyway.
My solution? Knock On and use AOKP and put a power button on my navbar. So I can turn on and turn off from the screen (in any app).

khaytsus said:
What's "tap tap" ? Knock On? It works fine on various ROMs. And Knock-Off only works in the launcher or status bar on the stock ROM anyway.
My solution? Knock On and use AOKP and put a power button on my navbar. So I can turn on and turn off from the screen (in any app).
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i know it only works with the launcher... i do own the phone...you know what i meant by tap tap. thats what im actually looking for is the launcher.

Why don't you just download a screen off app like this, Nova or Apex and set double tap gesture to launch screen off. It will be pretty much the same as the stock knock off feature.

podagee said:
Requesting for an lg ui apk or zip compatible with 4.4 roms, such as cm11.
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Try the link below. I haven't tried it but it may work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49007918
[ROM][4.4] LucidPhusion v1.1 - THE LG EXPERIENCE! [LOCK SCREEN][<650MB][KERNEL]
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app

podagee said:
Requesting for an lg ui apk or zip compatible with 4.4 roms, such as cm11.
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If you want you can try this, I'd make a backup first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579549

pluginre said:
Try the link below. I haven't tried it but it may work for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49007918
[ROM][4.4] LucidPhusion v1.1 - THE LG EXPERIENCE! [LOCK SCREEN][<650MB][KERNEL]
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
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Lucid fusion is for the d802 i have a d800. Thanks though.
JRJ442 said:
If you want you can try this, I'd make a backup first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579549
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Trying this right now

I have knock on and off using cm11. For knock off I am using apex laucher's double tap behavior setting linking to a "turn off screen" app. Yeah it's not built in but it's a solution.

atomikhippo said:
I have knock on and off using cm11. For knock off I am using apex laucher's double tap behavior setting linking to a "turn off screen" app. Yeah it's not built in but it's a solution.
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Can u tap anywhere on. The screen? Cause if its still only tapping the status bar cm11 has that built in in interface settings

podagee said:
Can u tap anywhere on. The screen? Cause if its still only tapping the status bar cm11 has that built in in interface settings
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When you are on the apex (or nova) launcher, yes. You might have to set the double tap gesture as a shortcut rather than the app itself for it to properly function.

atomikhippo said:
When you are on the apex (or nova) launcher, yes. You might have to set the double tap gesture as a shortcut rather than the app itself for it to properly function.
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Tried it on omni rom but no shortcut for sleep

podagee said:
Tried it on omni rom but no shortcut for sleep
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Did you download a "screen off" app from the play store and activate it? There are a couple of them. What I am saying is that you might have to shortcut one of the apps actions in order to get it to work. If you just set the app to the gesture you'll end up opening the settings.

atomikhippo said:
Did you download a "screen off" app from the play store and activate it? There are a couple of them. What I am saying is that you might have to shortcut one of the apps actions in order to get it to work. If you just set the app to the gesture you'll end up opening the settings.
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Confirmed working. Thank you

There are SEVERAL SOLUTIONS for this:
1. On AOSP/CM11 Roms, Knock ON will always work. It is a kernel feature and is not new. Custom Kernels have been doing this for a long time. So KnockOn is taken care of.
KnockOff Talk:
2. Purchase a Launcher that supports Double Tap such as Nova Prime. Download a Free app that locks the screen. Set Nova Double Tab to launch the ScreenLocker. Boom.
OR
3. Install LG Home Launcher that has this built in. Boom.
4. Find the AOSP KnockOff StatusBar mod in the forums. This gives the ability to DoubleTap the status bar in any app, just like LG does.
The Launcher is a different issue for KnockOff. I've never looked into it, but you'd need a lockscreen that supports double tap and launching of apps while locked. Another solution would be to try to find the LG Lockscreen app or have your favorite Dev try to port it over. IMO I really love the LG Lockscreen since you can swipe anywhere on the screen to unlock and assign quick shortcuts. Also the ability to assign a custom lockscreen wallpaper. LG Lockscreen > AOSP Lockscreen IMO.
But even with Nova Double Tap > Launch Screen Locker... that gets you 90% of the way there. Lockscreen and Status bar are just extras.

player911 said:
There are SEVERAL SOLUTIONS for this:
1. On AOSP/CM11 Roms, Knock ON will always work. It is a kernel feature and is not new. Custom Kernels have been doing this for a long time. So KnockOn is taken care of.
KnockOff Talk:
2. Purchase a Launcher that supports Double Tap such as Nova Prime. Download a Free app that locks the screen. Set Nova Double Tab to launch the ScreenLocker. Boom.
OR
3. Install LG Home Launcher that has this built in. Boom.
4. Find the AOSP KnockOff StatusBar mod in the forums. This gives the ability to DoubleTap the status bar in any app, just like LG does.
The Launcher is a different issue for KnockOff. I've never looked into it, but you'd need a lockscreen that supports double tap and launching of apps while locked. Another solution would be to try to find the LG Lockscreen app or have your favorite Dev try to port it over. IMO I really love the LG Lockscreen since you can swipe anywhere on the screen to unlock and assign quick shortcuts. Also the ability to assign a custom lockscreen wallpaper. LG Lockscreen > AOSP Lockscreen IMO.
But even with Nova Double Tap > Launch Screen Locker... that gets you 90% of the way there. Lockscreen and Status bar are just extras.
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thanks guy but if you read above....:its solved. thanks for your insight though.

dude look through themes n apps section, somebody posted the lg home launcher for 4.4 aosp a while ago
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podagee said:
Requesting for an lg ui apk or zip compatible with 4.4 roms, such as cm11.
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It was literally 4 posts down on page 1 dude lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447311

blazewit said:
dude look through themes n apps section, somebody posted the lg home launcher for 4.4 aosp a while ago
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It was literally 4 posts down on page 1 dude lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447311
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yeah um... it has a watermark in it. tried that on the first cm i installed. and if you read previous posts. ITS ALREADY SOLVED PAL.

[Q] Launcher.

Hello.
I'm using PA 4.4.3 RC1 and the GEL is built-in.
I installed Apex launcher and set it as the default but the phone keep asking me which launcher I want to use almost everytime I press the home button.
No matter what I do.
I also tried to disable the GEL with Root Uninstaller Pro and It's still working and keep asking me which launcher to use.
What can I do?

Wassupdog said:
Hello.
I'm using PA 4.4.3 RC1 and the GEL is built-in.
I installed Apex launcher and set it as the default but the phone keep asking me which launcher I want to use almost everytime I press the home button.
No matter what I do.
I also tried to disable the GEL with Root Uninstaller Pro and It's still working and keep asking me which launcher to use.
What can I do?
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Make sure you have set Apex launcher always and then delete the GEL launcher from root,done. Keep a nandroid just in case

Rohit02 said:
Make sure you have set Apex launcher always and then delete the GEL launcher from root,done. Keep a nandroid just in case
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I did set the launcher to run always, and disabled the GEL.
I don't need the GEL right now and I can uninstall it.
If I uninstall it and then dirty flash the Gapps it will bring back the GEL?

Wassupdog said:
I did set the launcher to run always, and disabled the GEL.
I don't need the GEL right now and I can uninstall it.
If I uninstall it and then dirty flash the Gapps it will bring back the GEL?
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make a video of what you are doing because honestly its nothing more than choose home screen and hit always. I understand you may be doing that but it may be difficult for others to fully understand your issue and some visual will help.
or download another launcher and see if it still happens

playya said:
make a video of what you are doing because honestly its nothing more than choose home screen and hit always. I understand you may be doing that but it may be difficult for others to fully understand your issue and some visual will help.
or download another launcher and see if it still happens
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How can I record my screen?

Wassupdog said:
How can I record my screen?
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some roms have that option I run AICP and the option is there to do screen record

playya said:
some roms have that option I run AICP and the option is there to do screen record
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xP, that's so weird..
I can't get this "bug" to happen again..
If it will happen again I will just uninstall the GEL, can I flash Gapps and it will install the GEL again if I want?

Got OTA last night. How do I remove home screens

I have 5 and need only tow.
Or should I go back to Go Launcher ?
Also, can I remove google search box at top of the home screen ?
Thanks.

ofirtvito said:
I have 5 and need only tow.
Or should I go back to Go Launcher ?
Also, can I remove google search box at top of the home screen ?
Thanks.
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Either remove stuff from the extra home screens (press, hold and drag them to red x) or move them to the two screens you want to use. Once a home screen is empty it'll go away on its own. The Google search box cannot be removed with the stock launcher, you can try other launchers. Nova used to get rid of it in kitkat, IDK whether it works with lollipop.

I have three empty home screens
venu123 said:
Either remove stuff from the extra home screens (press, hold and drag them to red x) or move them to the two screens you want to use. Once a home screen is empty it'll go away on its own. The Google search box cannot be removed with the stock launcher, you can try other launchers. Nova used to get rid of it in kitkat, IDK whether it works with lollipop.
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the only thing at those screens is google search box.
I know this was the case at kitkat but Maby at L we have bug
I guess i'll swith back to go launcher.
any other segestion for good launcher ?

I always liked Nova and Apex but the pro versions are paid and IDK whether they've been updated for lollipop.

venu123 said:
I always liked Nova and Apex but the pro versions are paid and IDK whether they've been updated for lollipop.
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Nova has always been updated for L, they even have a beta program and beta builds, their latest version has been public and for use on the Playstore. as for Apex they usually are a bit delayed on the scene.
ofirtvito said:
I have 5 and need only tow.
Or should I go back to Go Launcher ?
Also, can I remove google search box at top of the home screen ?
Thanks.
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Just download Google Launcher or it will automatically update itself. The stock launcher has this habit of doing so when it tries to detect how many homescreens you had on the cloud and reserves it for the apps after it's done downloading.