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2.1 Launcher APK possible?

So since upgrading to 2.1 I have been messing with a few different things seeing if there is a way to get livewallpapers installed. What I am wondering is there a way currently to get a 2.1 launcher installed on the eris with 2.1 or whatever is needed for the livewallpapers?

I have tried to use the current livewallpapers.apk on the Eris and it will install but I can't find them in the system to use them. I think we will have to port them over to the Eris in order for them to show up in the wallpaper gallery.

you will also need to install livewallpaperpicker along with launcher2.

Forget about installing launcher2 (at least the one from DroidLife), it causes FC loop that you need to pull your battery to get out of.

M..N said:
you will also need to install livewallpaperpicker along with launcher2.
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Yeah! That could be why the launcher is FCing. Try live walls and launcher 2 together. Someone with 2.1! I didn't want to update.

CPCookieMan said:
Yeah! That could be why the launcher is FCing. Try live walls and launcher 2 together. Someone with 2.1! I didn't want to update.
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This didn't change the fc issue

Having launcher lag or redraw after exiting app? (fix inside, works in any launcher)

just put this line at the bottom of build.prop file (under /system/)
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#force launcher into memory
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1
reboot -> profit
the redraw/lag basically caused by Android auto kill program to free memory, when memory is low android kills the idle tasks/apps.
This line basically just force your launch in memory, prevent the auto kill process accidently killed the launcher hence the launcher don't need to redraw/reload after you exit some memory hog apps.
enjoy this simple fix
If you experiencing anything you don't like after this fix/tweak, you can always delete this line and reboot to revert back the original state.

I just posted today about this issue. God it bugs me. I'm not rooted, so I can't do this. But I really don't think I SHOULD need to do this with 1 gig of ram! The funny thing is that this has ONLY happened on LB1, I didn't have this on ANY Of the other ROMs I've used. Strange.

zkyevolved said:
I just posted today about this issue. God it bugs me. I'm not rooted, so I can't do this. But I really don't think I SHOULD need to do this with 1 gig of ram! The funny thing is that this has ONLY happened on LB1, I didn't have this on ANY Of the other ROMs I've used. Strange.
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maybe you consider rooting ? Zerg root don't increase count nor yellow triangle and easily undone.
roots really open up the possibility in Android but it's personal preference tho, so it's all up to you
Note has 1GB ram but only has 800 something after OS and stuffs and usually left 300-400MB free ram after cold boot.
if you have A LOT of apps installed and running in background. really doesn't surprise me left 1xx MB of free ram after few hours of use.
I didn't have any launcher redraw before ICS leak + nova launcher too but it does have now ,so needed the solution

I use GoLauncher and there is a setting that allows the launcher to stay in memory called "System Persistent". I believe ADWLauncher and LauncherPro also have a similar setting. It sounds like your tweak would not be necessary for these launchers.

After I edit this and reboot, the build.proc seems to be reverted to the original file. Does anyone know why it's doing that?
I have CF-root with AbyssNote 4.2 kernel if this matters.

hp79 said:
After I edit this and reboot, the build.proc seems to be reverted to the original file. Does anyone know why it's doing that?
I have CF-root with AbyssNote 4.2 kernel if this matters.
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did you give write permission at /system in rootexplorer?

darkinners said:
did you give write permission at /system in rootexplorer?
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Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to edit it in the beginning. I also double checked that it's been saved by reopening it. But somehow it gets reverted back when I reboot.

Wow!!!
This worked for me on both Adw and Go Launcher.
After adding the script, no more lag or redraw with the launchers.
Thanks.
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this doesn't seems to work on ice cream sandwich.

The new Apex beta includes this option now too.

i have same pb in ics rom with lpY samsung note ics stock root.
i modifie my build and i have same pb grrr
have you other solution ?

Same problem here, fix didn't work sigh..I have posted in apex thread and emailed dev for advice. Any other help would be appreciated! (only happens with APEX and no other launcher)

I have been having serious lag in Apex when screen rotates..seems worse lately and it looks like im gonna have to find another launcher

I have just tried FTL Launcher, it is extremely fast !

I had the same slowdowns when I was using an app (like Gtalk for instance) and then used the home button to return to the desktop. I fiddled around and also "Keep in Memory" option of Apex and although it seemed to work, the problem came back.
In the end I decided to freeze the TwLaucher and I never had the problem again. Octavian90 tried this but so far didn't help
So no clue on what is buggin' Apex
hth2813 said:
I have just tried FTL Launcher, it is extremely fast !
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worth considering as a replacement if only it was possible to use 7 icons in the dock (I know, I only have been using it since Apex, but I love it! It will be hard to go back to 5, just as it would be hard to go back to a phone with <5.3" screen )

Weird thing is, Apex launcher is keep itself in memory just ok, but widgets seems to be reloading and redrawing every time i exit from other full screen aps.
Is there a way to fix it?

After applying this..i got soft brick.. Can't boot. And someone said its because of Wrong permissions on the file.
Reflashed my gb Rom on pc odIn and Redo all my rooting procedure.
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hp79 said:
After I edit this and reboot, the build.proc seems to be reverted to the original file. Does anyone know why it's doing that?
I have CF-root with AbyssNote 4.2 kernel if this matters.
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I know this thread is old, but this might help others who, like me, have come to it late.
I had the same problem – rebooted and the line wasn’t there. Fix it by installing Build Prop Tweaker (I have Pro, but should be OK with Lite), get to the prop tweaks (icon, bottom right) and scroll to Launcher Tweak, open and click ‘Add’
Seeder and Optimus for Root are pretty useful apps for this issue.
Cheers to Darkinners

The new Apex beta includes this option now too.

I can't believe they didn't fix this...

One thing that annoyed me deeply under Gingerbread was the fact that I would carefully arrange my apps icons along the apps pages, as I needed them to be, only to find out, a couple of days later, that the system "rearranged" some of them by its own will.
I struggled with this a bit and then just gave up thinking that the move to Honeycomb would solve the problem.
It didn't!...I am having the exact same problem with this new 7.7
Is there a solution to this?
It is kind of critical that icons stay where we want them to when their number starts to proliferate...This is exactly the kind of thing that can give Android a bad name, in what respects to user-friendliness......I don't think iOs suffers from a shortcoming as basic as this one...
XK

Are you using a different launcher or still TouchWiz? If you aren't try any of the better known launchers (i'm using Go Launcher HD).

miiike said:
Are you using a different launcher or still TouchWiz? If you aren't try any of the better known launchers (i'm using Go Launcher HD).
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I am staying with TW until ICS comes around...I intend to change it afterwards.
Am I to understand that this specific problem is "launcher-dependent" ?
Thanks!
XK

In my experience, the icon self-rearrangement happened when I go to the "My apps" or "Frequent" pages. In other words, as long as I remain in the "All" page, the icons seem to stay without this self-arrangement.

I use a program called appzorter for this. It works well in keeping the TW launcher and my sanity.

robroy90 said:
I use a program called appzorter for this. It works well in keeping the TW launcher and my sanity.
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Ah...Thanks!
I'll give it a try.
XK

XDAKhan said:
I am staying with TW until ICS comes around...I intend to change it afterwards.
Am I to understand that this specific problem is "launcher-dependent" ?
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From what i've noticed. The app drawer is part of the launcher, so it would reason why I haven't seen it happen in the other launchers i've tried (I also noticed this in TouchWiz with the Tab 7 Plus I tried before going to the 7.7).
If you are willing to switch to a different launcher after ICS, I strongly suggest you try before hand. If nothing else, it doesn't hurt to try, they can be easily removed.

robroy90 said:
I use a program called appzorter for this. It works well in keeping the TW launcher and my sanity.
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Under description, it says "Honeycomb devices are not supported yet."

ikeny said:
Under description, it says "Honeycomb devices are not supported yet."
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No, it seems to work ok, under HC...
It sorts out the apps in alphabetical order and further allows to group them into separate "System" and "Installed" groups, if wanted.
For the moment, it will do...
(Thanks Robroy90!)
XK

There came a point for me where the app drawer was not useful due to all my apps. Instead I use folder organizer and put my apps in specific folders.
Originally i put those folders on my desktop/docks but realized they were redundant after i added them to a SwipePad panel.
Now my desktops and docks are less cluttered and i only need to swipe in from the side of the screen to get instant access to my apps organized in those folders. I ignore my drawer now.

Things to Delete?

I just got my first Note series phone. I was wondering if there is anything I should straight delete after turning on the phone for the first time.
Someone said delete the Tmobile app cause it can show you're rooted? I held down and moved it to Remove spot., but does that delete it from the phone?
If anyone knows of any others that would be much appreciated.

Juk3s said:
I just got my first Note series phone. I was wondering if there is anything I should straight delete after turning on the phone for the first time.
Someone said delete the Tmobile app cause it can show you're rooted? I held down and moved it to Remove spot., but does that delete it from the phone?
If anyone knows of any others that would be much appreciated.
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No, system apps can't be deleted unless you are rooted. They can be disabled tho, which will remove the icon from the App drawer.
What you did, was just remove the icon from the desktop.

Ahh. Ok, thanks for the response.
I think even though I disabled some of the apps. Some still show up in App drawer. Like Music. I disabled that cause I have 3 freakin different music players. Like why the hell do they do that?
Anyways it's still showing up on my App drawer.
Rooting is really tempting me. Even though this is my first Note and have no experience doing it.

Juk3s said:
Ahh. Ok, thanks for the response.
I think even though I disabled some of the apps. Some still show up in App drawer. Like Music. I disabled that cause I have 3 freakin different music players. Like why the hell do they do that?
Anyways it's still showing up on my App drawer.
Rooting is really tempting me. Even though this is my first Note and have no experience doing it.
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You should try using a different Launcher. Such as Nova or Apex. They have the option of 'Hiding' the icon that you don't want shown in the app drawer. Maybe you should start with that since you are new rooting.

Oh i thought you needed to root to change the launcher. Thanks for that info.

Juk3s said:
Oh i thought you needed to root to change the launcher. Thanks for that info.
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You can completely change the look of your phone without rooting, but you won't be able to do a lot of the things people like to do.
Here is a link to a good article on various launchers: http://www.androidpit.com/what-is-the-best-android-launcher
I really enjoyed Buzz Launcher for a long time, but I'm using Smart Launcher now with Cover Lockscreen on top of it. Can't wait to get my Note 4 and make the big from my Note 2.

Weather clock widget, File manager, and gallery apk PORT

Hey guys,
Just decided to share 3 applications that I use and I think missing from Priv.
They work great on Priv.
1. Motorola Droid Turbo 2 weather clock widget. Command Center Ver. 2
2. HTC File manager
3. HTC Gallery.
Just install like a regular apk.
Link for HTC Gallery APK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgcDhkUHBfbWJDaU0/view?usp=sharing

Thanks!

Thanks,these are awesome!
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Thanks bro,they work awesome!

Thanks!
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Wonderful, thanks a lot !

The clock is perfect. Thank you!

My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.

kaiser347 said:
My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.
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I think that was a bug with the priv before the last OS update. The sd card was not readable by certain apps sometimes. Should be fixed now.

Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!

kaiser347 said:
Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!
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That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.

thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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smis said:
thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?
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Try this one, it's an original Droid Turbo command Center, Haven't tried it yet. It worked on my Note 4.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgaVRHenJWVUF1Z00/view?usp=sharing

Charkatak said:
That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.
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You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list

kaiser347 said:
You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list
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Thanks I got it now! I was downloading a "theme" before and not the icon pack

Thanks for that attached link, I was in need of that badly!

is it possible to get the samsung galaxy s6 keyboard onto a non-rooted blackberry priv...?

Where did u find the wallpaper?

4evayung said:
Where did u find the wallpaper?
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Which wallpaper are you referring to?

Gallery does not work on Moto E4 woods_f model