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I must admit that I have always been a "use whatever skin came with the phone" type of guy going all the way back to 1.6, however I curiously installed the Google Now Launcher tonight and boy the Note Pro seems as if it were on steroids!!! Now I understand what people mean when they say Touchwiz is resource hog. Don't get me wrong, I'm probably considered to be one of Touchwiz's biggest fans, but..............
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thorissr said:
I must admit that I have always been a "use whatever skin came with the phone" type of guy going all the way back to 1.6, however I curiously installed the Google Now Launcher tonight and boy the Note Pro seems as if it were on steroids!!! Now I understand what people mean when they say Touchwiz is resource hog. Don't get me wrong, I'm probably considered to be one of Touchwiz's biggest fans, but..............
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Can you post the Google Play Store link for the Google Now Launcher? The only one I can find says my device is not supported.

lawalty said:
Can you post the Google Play Store link for the Google Now Launcher? The only one I can find says my device is not supported.
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You have to side load it here is a link to a download link http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/26/download-google-now-launcher-version-1-0-9/

kodochax said:
You have to side load it here is a link to a download link http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/26/download-google-now-launcher-version-1-0-9/
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Thanks bud.

The launcher at this moment is native only to the Nexus line and Google Play Edition devices, although the APK can be side loaded without any issues on our devices. I'm even running it on my GN3 and quite frankly I'm loving it and plan on sticking with it until it's finally supported for my devices natively.
Do a quick search for "Google Now Launcher" and you shouldn't have a problem picking up the file. Once you download it on your Pro just click install and you'll have it in less than 5 seconds.
A quick report for those who may want to install it. I have not ran into one issue since the install. No crashes, no force closes(Beat cha Watch On!!). There are reports of users with different devices reporting issues, which caused me concerns prior to my install. I'm happy to say it's as though this launcher was built for the Note Pro.
If you need additional info don't hesitate to PL me.
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Frankly, in just the few minutes i've been playing with it, i'm LOVING IT! Like the OP, i've also been a "use whatever skin came with the phone" kinda guy. When I was using my Nexus 5, i've gotten use to the launcher. I love the simplicity of the experience. My only gripe, if any, there is none of the native TW widgets (example: Action Memo) that uses the S Pen naively.
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I'm even running it on my GN3 and quite frankly I'm loving it and plan on sticking with it until it's finally supported for my devices natively.
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I'm assuming when you said GN3 you mean your Galaxy Note 3? I been trying to also side load it on my Note 3, however i'm getting a parsing error. Thinking it was a corrupt download, i re-downloaded it, but still getting the parsing error.

True...touchwiz widgets takes a back seat to the "Google Experience", but all of Samsung's SPen and Multi Window features are fully intact. That was my only fear after installing was that it would break some of the features that enticed me to purchase the Note Pro. Happily everything works as it did out the box.
Our fellow brothers on the Note 10.1-2014 side are reporting excellent results as well.
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Correct I was referring to the Galaxy Note 3, and yes you are correct if you attempt to use the same APK on your Note 3 as I did initially, you will receive the parsing error message.
I ended up finding a older APK released on the net back in December and installed it and it automatically updated to the latest GNL after the install. I'm on my phone now and I have the files uploaded to dropbox, and will happily share if you like....just PM me.
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I didn't intentionally leave the GN3 info on purpose, I just didn't want to violate rules by centering the topic on the GN3 in the Note Pro forum...I've always been a rule follower since my military days...he he he?
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I tried the Google Launcher but found it to be somewhat too limited. I personally didn't like the lack of options and inability to change the grid size to make better use of the Note Pro screen.
But in many ways anything is better than TouchWiz.
I still recommend Nova Launcher the most. You can adjust everything exactly to the look/feel you prefer. It's also leaner and faster than anything else I've tried when set to "faster than light" settings.

thorissr said:
True...touchwiz widgets takes a back seat to the "Google Experience", but all of Samsung's SPen and Multi Window features are fully intact. That was my only fear after installing was that it would break some of the features that enticed me to purchase the Note Pro. Happily everything works as it did out the box
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Thankfully, no alternate launcher should affect the S-Pen and Multi-window features.

[Q] I would like to know how to mod the DPI on Google Plus apk

I am currently running the Rooted Jasmine 5.0 Lollipop for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
I adjust my DPI so that I can fit more on my screen, I also prefer the way some apps look when you mod the DPI.
I used Rom Toolbox Pro to change my global DPI to 320, and most apps work GREAT this way. There are a few issues in doing this.
Google Plus, I can not STAND the way this app looks, The stock DPI they use makes me want to gouge my eyes out. I like to mod the DPI to 240 so that it gives more information on the screen and so that the postings don't take up the entire screen. It looks closer to the Desktop version of google plus, I can see two posts side by side. I haven't been able to do this since Xposed isn't working for Lollipop Touchwiz, so I can't use Per App DPI.
So while I wait patiently for updates to Xposed for Lollipop Touchwiz (if we ever get them), I am interested in modding the DPI of at least the Google Plus app, and possibly the Gallery app (when you set a custom DPI like 320, The gallery app fails to scale accordingly, similar to the dialer app, but I can live with the dialer. )
I am contemplating a separate app for Gallery, but there isn't such an app (that I know of) for Google Plus.
I also prefer to mod the DPI of the Chrome apk so that I can have my tabs across the top in a similar fashion as the Desktop version of Chrome, but again this is the least of my concerns. I plan to tackle this if I can find success in modding the Google Plus App.
Does anyone have a lead on where I can find a DPI modded Google Plus application, or is there someone that can help point me in the direction of modding the DPI myself? Any attempts to Decompile the app have not been successful, but I have never attempted anything like this before
This post KIND OF explains how he accomplished modding his app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-n900-t3018681
and This post got my hopes up: http://www.xda-developers.com/decomp...th-apk-studio/
I have even used the apktool but when I decompile my application there isn't anything listed in the app folder
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

First I like to say great job for trying to do it yourself before asking for help, love to see users learning!
My Google Fu isn't strong with this one so it may be that xposed was changing the DPI on the fly or something like that. Seems like this one may not be possible at the current time

CovXX said:
First I like to say great job for trying to do it yourself before asking for help, love to see users learning!
My Google Fu isn't strong with this one so it may be that xposed was changing the DPI on the fly or something like that. Seems like this one may not be possible at the current time
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Thanks for taking a look to help find some info for me!
I have been scouring these forums, other forums, and I am aslo quite deep in the google search pages, but I haven't given up!
I can't wait for MultiSystem so maybe I can help make some head way on Xposed!
I sent a few private messages to users who had modified applications in the past to support a better DPI, I'm waiting on some replies.
If you find anything new, I'd appreciate it if you could drop some info here

b3y0ndd34th said:
Thanks for taking a look to help find some info for me!
I have been scouring these forums, other forums, and I am aslo quite deep in the google search pages, but I haven't given up!
I can't wait for MultiSystem so maybe I can help make some head way on Xposed!
I sent a few private messages to users who had modified applications in the past to support a better DPI, I'm waiting on some replies.
If you find anything new, I'd appreciate it if you could drop some info here
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I'll look again but currently xposed doesn't work on touchwiz lollipop

CovXX said:
I'll look again but currently xposed doesn't work on touchwiz lollipop
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I know
That's why I can't wait for Multisystem so I can help fix it

Thats what I like to hear

Samsung font locking issue

I'm just curious as to whether anyone has found a work around for Samsung locking out fonts not available in their store, I brought an s7 mainly because of how highly customisable Samsung phones are or at least were, so I was very disappointed when I found out Samsung are limiting fonts to ones in their store. Any help or new information will be appreciated, thanks.

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1000 fonts here if you have TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/font-pack-966-fonts-one-apk-s6-s6edge-t3154336

B3311 said:
1000 fonts here if you have TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/font-pack-966-fonts-one-apk-s6-s6edge-t3154336
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I'm not looking to root my phone since I just got it, but thanks anyway. Just want regular fonts from the play store to work, but I guess Samsung won't let that happen.

DarkConstruct said:
I'm not looking to root my phone since I just got it, but thanks anyway. Just want regular fonts from the play store to work, but I guess Samsung won't let that happen.
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Just got mine too, 3 days ago - was rooted 30 minutes after unpacking ?. No Knox/warranty issues where I live though.

Custom Fonts On Verizon Version

Has anybody figured out a way to put custom fonts on their V20 yet? I've tried a few of the random apps on the play store but none of them worked. I know this usually requires root which is pretty lame. Android advertises about how its cool because you can customize your phone to your liking but you can't pick your own font....ironic? What ever happened to just having a FONT folder on your SD CARD and you put whatever .ttf you want and the phone can use it? Guess that's asking too much....thanks Google!

I got some off lg smart world that work
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juggjiggler69 said:
I got some off lg smart world that work
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That's not what was asked. This person has font files already that they'd like to use.
My advice is to download go launcher z. It allows u to use any font on your device.
I hope this helps.

borgdronez said:
That's not what was asked. This person has font files already that they'd like to use.
My advice is to download go launcher z. It allows u to use any font on your device.
I hope this helps.
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Im sorry I guess I should of said that I was wondering the same thing cause I have downloaded some fonts also and could not get them to work, but I found some in lg smart world
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Say Bye to third party themes on pie.

Just thought I'd let those of you who can't root their note and didn't know that Samsung blocked all the ability to theme/change fonts on your phone from anywhere but their official theme store. So, if you have substratum and have purchased andromeda, themegalaxy, swift installer.....etc, you are SOL. In order for any of those to work, you'd have to have root. This is going to be my last Sammy phone ever. First they lock down their bootloaders (I know carriers are involved and want you to upgrade every year), then now are locking any third party themes. And to top it off, they are horrible at pushing updates/new software to their customers. If you buy a locked down phone, you'd get a couple of updates (I mean android versions not security updates) then you're stuck with an older version of android until you buy a new phone.
Just thought I'd throw this out there so you decide whether or not to update to pie. IF there is a way to block automatic updates.
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Swift installer still works

Isn't theme issues (whatever level of issues) on Pie have to do with Google killing it and not the phone OEM? Google killed call recording on Pie. They seems to be wanting to kill more and more features we've been depending on that have nothing to do with Samsung.

i have nova launcher on pie with a note 9 with no problems

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Swift installer still works
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That's not what the developer of the app said on the latest update. They announced that on their telegram chat. Wings fonts and theme Galaxy did, too along with some other themers. But I sure hope that you're right, though.
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roaduardo said:
Isn't theme issues (whatever level of issues) on Pie have to do with Google killing it and not the phone OEM? Google killed call recording on Pie. They seems to be wanting to kill more and more features we've been depending on that have nothing to do with Samsung.
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The developers mentioned that "Samsung blocked overlays (or something like that) on pie.
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wuelfman said:
i have nova launcher on pie with a note 9 with no problems
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Nova isn't a theme, it's a launcher and has nothing to do with this thread's subject. Lol
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K-alz said:
The developers mentioned that "Samsung blocked overlays (or something like that) on pie.
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The main issue from what I was told about from a theme developer, also read it a bunch of times when Pixel got the update, overlays are not going to as they used to work before. With every upstate, Google is doing work to kill overlays... Put is just the latest

le0.br4zuc4 said:
The main issue from what I was told about from a theme developer, also read it a bunch of times when Pixel got the update, overlays are not going to as they used to work before. With every upstate, Google is doing work to kill overlays... Put is just the latest
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I hope that the devs will find a work around. I don't know what's in it for Google to kill overlays. Their pixel doesn't even support themes. Just leave people alone.
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K-alz said:
I hope that the devs will find a work around. I don't know what's in it for Google to kill overlays. Their pixel doesn't even support themes. Just leave people alone.
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I think is has to do with Google slowly working towards making a dark theme systemwide, should be available on next version of Android. You can also expect even more difficulties using overlays on next Android.
Google is trying to tighten things up on Android. Do I like? No! But we can't say they are wrong to do it either.
I mean, look at how many Android devices are activated daily. Security lately is a much bigger concern for all companies and users. Blocking modifications and overlays is a way of making your phone more secure.

Thanks for sharing but I don't use third party themes anymore since most of them seems to drain the battery way too much

Why not just downgrade to Oreo 8.1 ? PIE-9 ONE UI Sucks at the moment.. Maybe 6 months or a years’ time it might get there and then ill upgrade!! Until then I’m sticking to 8.1 as it rocks!

im on pie and i change font by afont app in store and its work fine

K-alz said:
Just thought I'd let those of you who can't root their note and didn't know that Samsung blocked all the ability to theme/change fonts on your phone from anywhere but their official theme store. So, if you have substratum and have purchased andromeda, themegalaxy, swift installer.....etc, you are SOL. In order for any of those to work, you'd have to have root. This is going to be my last Sammy phone ever. First they lock down their bootloaders (I know carriers are involved and want you to upgrade every year), then now are locking any third party themes. And to top it off, they are horrible at pushing updates/new software to their customers. If you buy a locked down phone, you'd get a couple of updates (I mean android versions not security updates) then you're stuck with an older version of android until you buy a new phone.
Just thought I'd throw this out there so you decide whether or not to update to pie. IF there is a way to block automatic updates.
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I get the frustration, I think you may have some misplaced blame however. Right now I'm on Oreo Note 9, (SM-N960U1) root not possible, and wish I could stay on it, screw Pie and google. <-They are the ones you should be pointing at!
Hell, besides all the bugs on pie, they are the ones blocking us. Then there is that stupid apple-esque gestures, not to mention there terrible multitasking!! google has head-up you know what right now. (thank god Nova still works on pie)
Wait until you read about what Q is going to bring. Why in the hell is google going to help carriers by allowing SIM lock? nah, security or not, I've been saying for over two years now, google is not our friend. Sure I get it, revolutionary, and we all use them every day, but they are no longer a "good" company, but just after making money.
As far as Samsung locking down the bootloader, do you not think that the only way they can get our U.S. pile-o-crap carries to carry their phone, they have to? Hey I'm not sure about that, but I'd give it better the 70/30 that's why. Ya, you mentioned the same, and I agree, it's because of carriers.

rusty.gh said:
I get the frustration, I think you may have some misplaced blame however. Right now I'm on Oreo Note 9, (SM-N960U1) root not possible, and wish I could stay on it, screw Pie and google. <-They are the ones you should be pointing at!
Hell, besides all the bugs on pie, they are the ones blocking us. Then there is that stupid apple-esque gestures, not to mention there terrible multitasking!! google has head-up you know what right now. (thank god Nova still works on pie)
Wait until you read about what Q is going to bring. Why in the hell is google going to help carriers by allowing SIM lock? nah, security or not, I've been saying for over two years now, google is not our friend. Sure I get it, revolutionary, and we all use them every day, but they are no longer a "good" company, but just after making money.
As far as Samsung locking down the bootloader, do you not think that the only way they can get our U.S. pile-o-crap carries to carry their phone, they have to? Hey I'm not sure about that, but I'd give it better the 70/30 that's why. Ya, you mentioned the same, and I agree, it's because of carriers.
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Well, good for Samsung , Google and the carriers. This is going to be my last Samsung phone and through a carrier. It's either gonna be cheap mid-range phones or older iphone (like apple is any better lol)
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I have got a n9 thats unrooted for my daily.. just picked up a lgv30 for my audio and rooting fixes.
I might as well just settle in for the long haul until international phones are rootable and working on Verizon.
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Gil Smash said:
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So, I just spoke to the devs of swift installer and they confirmed that it will work on one UI. So, I hope that means substratum will work, too, maybe?
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drbveb88 said:
I have got a n9 thats unrooted for my daily.. just picked up a lgv30 for my audio and rooting fixes.
I might as well just settle in for the long haul until international phones are rootable and working on Verizon.
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Phones are everywhere now and the competition is very hot in the market. Samsung and the carriers can shove their non rootable phones up there @#$#. Imagine having a non rootable Samsung phone and you wanted to keep it for a while, you're literally stuck on one firmware for as long as you have that phone knowing how horrible Samsung updates are.
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K-alz said:
So, I just spoke to the devs of swift installer and they confirmed that it will work on one UI. So, I hope that means substratum will work, too, maybe?
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I'm running it on pie. It works for apps no problem. But system UI, settings, and some galaxy apps are not working right now.

therebel88 said:
I'm running it on pie. It works for apps no problem. But system UI, settings, and some galaxy apps are not working right now.
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I think it's because of the dark mode on Pie. I hope they'll have a work around so we can theme the system with other colors beside black or white.
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