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[Q] MiniCM-1.0.0-Beta2.1 LauncherPro

Hi!
I've got a question about LP in this ROM. Is there any way to change LP inserted in that ROM in to the LauncherPro Plus? Because when I tries install it, I can't do that.
Quick response will be grate
p.s. I'm really sorry for my English, I just came from Poland

Perezo said:
Hi!
I've got a question about LP in this ROM. Is there any way to change LP inserted in that ROM in to the LauncherPro Plus? Because when I tries install it, I can't do that.
Quick response will be grate
p.s. I'm really sorry for my English, I just came from Poland
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Sure.. xP Install other launcher like adw launcher, uninstall the launcher pro, reboot and then install the full launcher pro
now you can uninstall the adw launcher..

Thanks, but the problem is, that the LP and Adw are in my case system aplications. When i'm trying use the adw and delete LP option "uninstall app" is unavailable.
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You have to uninstall system aplications with Titanium Backup.

You can also delete if from Root Explorer in \system\app
It is absolutely necessary to install another launcher because if you just delete it, you won't be able to use your phone.

Thanks for replies. I've tried both of operations with no succeed;/

Perezo said:
Thanks for replies. I've tried both of operations with no succeed;/
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No succeded? That's weird.. xD
Use Root Explorer, mount rw and go the to \system\app.. now you can delete launcher pro and after installing launcher pro plus, the adw to..

I've tried this way. After delete i've tried to install LPP, but then jump out a massage that is the system apk and am I sure that I want to replace it. When I click "Yes" installation is in progress, after a while shows, that aplication can't be installed.

Perezo said:
I've tried this way. After delete i've tried to install LPP, but then jump out a massage that is the system apk and am I sure that I want to replace it. When I click "Yes" installation is in progress, after a while shows, that aplication can't be installed.
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I can post my system to you, just need to do an advanced restore..

It would be nice

i installed ADW and set it as default app then used root uninstaller from market to get rid of LP, rebooted and installed LP plus set it is default and remove ADW.

keep ADW just incase. every time i update MiniCM versions, it resets my Plus to normal. had to disable LP default and use ADW, del wif Tita.Backup reboot n reinstall LP.Plus again.. else u gonna get a hard time trying to access ur apps after a clean reboot..

Go launcher working!!

New method.
I have figured out a safer way to install a custom launcher. Your device still needs to be rooted.
1- Download the launcher of your choice from the Play Store.
2- With a file manager of your choice navigate to data/app folder, this will have all the apk's you've downloaded from the Play Store. (the name of the apk will look different ie: nova launcher is named "com.teslacoilsw.launcher.apk" )
3- Move launcher apk to system/app folder install or reboot(the permissions should already be set to rw-r--r-- so no need to change them)
Personally I like using Rom Toolbox Pro/Lite(can be found in play store, i bought the pro version for more options), I have no affiliation but this app is great and you should check it out. It has every different tool for root users you can think of. In the App Manager section if you long press on any app there is an option to "convert to system app", no moving, cut/paste, or installing.
This should help avoid getting some screwed up apk file from an alternate source and messing up your device.
As always try at your own RISK.
I would recommend checking out this thread before messing around with your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1930656

Can you specify which version of Go Launcher you used and where you obtained the apk from?
After having a near-brick experience attempting to install Go Launcher on my original Kindle Fire last year, I'd like to try it with something known to work.
Thanks in advance.

WillysJeepMan said:
Can you specify which version of Go Launcher you used and where you obtained the apk from?
After having a near-brick experience attempting to install Go Launcher on my original Kindle Fire last year, I'd like to try it with something known to work.
Thanks in advance.
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I just googled go launcher ex apk. Dont think its ok to specify exactly which site i used(3rd maybe..) but I downloaded v3.13.
I completely feel ya, try at your own risk but definitely worked with mine.

I didn't need to restart but I can confirm go launcher and Nova are working. I'm sure any launcher will

Well maybe some of these other launchers are better but all I want is the android look to tell the truth with icons so ADW Launcher EX without rooting is fine by me to get away from the carousel.

Works great. Thank you.

robertc88 said:
Well maybe some of these other launchers are better but all I want is the android look to tell the truth with icons so ADW Launcher EX without rooting is fine by me to get away from the carousel.
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For me its not even about which launcher is better they all have pros and cons, but i personally like to use my home button. With this process you can set the launcher as default. Not be bounced back to the stock launcher every time you use the home button and have to reload a custom launcher. Too much of a hassle for me and takes away from the experience.

This method also worked with Go Launcher HD, it looks better then then regular Go Launcher imho.

migjr415 said:
This method also worked with Go Launcher HD, it looks better then then regular Go Launcher imho.
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It does i agree, but is there a way to hide the notification bar and action bar on hd version?

I didn't find the way to hide NAV bar. All works perfect with Go launcher HD. I am sure that nobody want to try removing NAV bar, cause it is a high risk of breaking your KFHD. Auto-hide in this case would be great, but i can't understand when NAV bar hides. I suppose it hides when there is in exit button, or return button in running apk. IMHO.

How do you change permission on a non rooted device. I downloaded the go launcher hd all v1.17. I tried rebooting and nothing. Can I do this on a stock fire. If so can you provide a step by step. I tried moving the apk to system/apps but says the apk cannot be moved. Thanks
Sent from my Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk.

Melodycd said:
I didn't find the way to hide NAV bar. All works perfect with Go launcher HD. I am sure that nobody want to try removing NAV bar, cause it is a high risk of breaking your KFHD. Auto-hide in this case would be great, but i can't understand when NAV bar hides. I suppose it hides when there is in exit button, or return button in running apk. IMHO.
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There is a setting in go launcher ex that allows you to hide nav and notification bars, the little tab is still visible at the bottom or side of screen so you can open them with ease. Gives the tablet a full screen. I love the look of the hd version but would rather have the full screen, wish the would put this option on the hd version

petes67bird said:
How do you change permission on a non rooted device. I downloaded the go launcher hd all v1.17. I tried rebooting and nothing. Can I do this on a stock fire. If so can you provide a step by step. I tried moving the apk to system/apps but says the apk cannot be moved. Thanks
Sent from my Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk.
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you cannot change permissions of system files or anything about them unless the device is rooted. This keeps the average person from screwing up there device.

Lockscreen?
Guys, have any of you had luck with the lockscreen for GoLauncher? I tried GoLocker and i had to go through the original Amazon Kindle Fire HD lockscreen and then to the GoLauncher Lockscreen. SO, basically, i had two lockscreens going on at once. Is there a fix for this?

klass

caponea6 said:
Guys, have any of you had luck with the lockscreen for GoLauncher? I tried GoLocker and i had to go through the original Amazon Kindle Fire HD lockscreen and then to the GoLauncher Lockscreen. SO, basically, i had two lockscreens going on at once. Is there a fix for this?
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Happens with the KF 1st gen also but I never bothered with it. Might want to look into the KF 1st gen and see if anyone found a way around it.

onemeila said:
To get go launcher ex working on the KFHD I took these steps.(On rooted device)
1- download the Go launcher ex.apk from a third party (from play store will not work)
3- change permissions to rw-r--r--
2- using a file manager find the apk and move to system/app folder.
4- reboot the device.
When it reboots there should be a message saying "kindle is upgrading".
Then it should prompt you to pick which launcher you want to use.
If you did not get the latest version you can now go to play store and update.
I assume this will work for other launchers though i have not tried it.
Finally I feel like im using more of an android interface(at least until someone figures out this bootloader problem and i can flash cm10)
I just downloaded go launcher hd and did not change permissions, still worked. Could someone tell me if this is necessary. I just copied the permissions of the stock launcher when i loaded the ex version so i assumed it was necessary they were the same
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I did step by step like you, but after restarted my KFHD freezing at KF logo, please help me to fix it.

First question, did you install this app in the /system/app folder, AFTER you placed it in there? You must install the launcher after it is placed and permissions are changed. It appears you may have a soft brick if that KFHD isnt booting at all.

caponea6 said:
First question, did you install this app in the /system/app folder, AFTER you placed it in there? You must install the launcher after it is placed and permissions are changed. It appears you may have a soft brick if that KFHD isnt booting at all.
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yup, i copied it to /system/app folder,changed permission then installed from there,but when i restarted my KF, it just stop at logo kindle fire.so have any way to fix it?

probb said:
yup, i copied it to /system/app folder,changed permission then installed from there,but when i restarted my KF, it just stop at logo kindle fire.so have any way to fix it?
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WELP! That doesn't seem like a great scenario to be in. If this was me, I would connect it to my PC and pray that while you're stuck in that logo limbo it would still give you connectivity. I would then go into the /system/app through your PC (on your KFHD directory) and physically remove the launcher files. Then try a restart.

[Q] Prompt to Complete action using Easy Launcher or TouchWiz Home

I have the 32GB Galaxy S 4. I rooted my phone using the motochopper exploit after I received the OTA update to I337UCUAMDB and I also replaced SuperUser with SuperSU. Every time I restart my phone and enter the unlock pattern I am greeted with a prompt to Complete action using Easy Launcher or TouchWiz Home. I have selected both and tried choosing Always or Just once for each choice but after rebooting I am always presented with the prompt again.
Has anyone else seen this or does anyone have any ideas why this prompt is appearing?
Thanks in advance for your help.

If you're rooted, get Titanium Backup and freeze the launcher you don't want. If there's only 1 installed, you won't get the popup.
You can also go to settings/applications and do a "clear defaults" on both, then reboot. Maybe that'll help the choice stick.

alryder said:
I have the 32GB Galaxy S 4. I rooted my phone using the motochopper exploit after I received the OTA update to I337UCUAMDB and I also replaced SuperUser with SuperSU. Every time I restart my phone and enter the unlock pattern I am greeted with a prompt to Complete action using Easy Launcher or TouchWiz Home. I have selected both and tried choosing Always or Just once for each choice but after rebooting I am always presented with the prompt again.
Has anyone else seen this or does anyone have any ideas why this prompt is appearing?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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This isnt a Question and Answer forum.

MrGriffdude said:
This isnt a Question and Answer forum.
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Sorry, I see the correct forum now.
gtj0 said:
If you're rooted, get Titanium Backup and freeze the launcher you don't want. If there's only 1 installed, you won't get the popup.
You can also go to settings/applications and do a "clear defaults" on both, then reboot. Maybe that'll help the choice stick.
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I tried clearing defaults and also clearing the cache and data on both but I still got the prompt. I froze EasyLauncher with Titanium Backup and that worked. Thanks for your help!

gtj0 said:
If you're rooted, get Titanium Backup and freeze the launcher you don't want. If there's only 1 installed, you won't get the popup.
You can also go to settings/applications and do a "clear defaults" on both, then reboot. Maybe that'll help the choice stick.
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Is there any other method of accomplishing removal of that that prompt? I do NOT wanna spend 6 bucks a ****ty backup app just to freeze one stupif thing because of a bug in the S4. I have app quarantine but it doesn't allow me to freeze easy launcher.

You can freeze it with the application manager. Just select the one you don't want and where Uninstall usually is you will find "Disable”
You can find this disabling option for system apps when you change to the "All" tab.
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CAG-man said:
You can freeze it with the application manager. Just select the one you don't want and where Uninstall usually is you will find "Disable”
You can find this disabling option for system apps when you change to the "All" tab.
Sent from my awesome AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 SGH-I337 using xda developers app.
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EDIT: It's *greyed out.* I first hit force stop and it still didn't ungrey disable
i would post a screenshot but it's blocking me. If it let's me post this remove dots from beginning of URL
h.t.t.p.:././.i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm131/ismellrealbad/Screenshot_2013-06-06-11-51-17_zpsc827f4be.png

ismellrealbad said:
It's disabled I first hit force stop and it still didn't ungrey disable
i would post a screenshot but it's blocking me
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Some apps do not allow you to disable within settings. Just support the developers of Titanium Backup and purchase pro and freeze it.

blyndfyre said:
Some apps do not allow you to disable within settings. Just support the developers of Titanium Backup and purchase pro and freeze it.
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root=free but would have paid for
app quarantine=free allowed me to freeze 25 apps. would have paid for
nottach xposed=free provided 70 extra options
titanium= $6 bucks and does all kids of things i don't care about. all i want is a bug gone that I shouldn't have to pay for
there must be some other way of freezing the app or fixing the bug

ismellrealbad said:
root=free but would have paid for
app quarantine=free allowed me to freeze 25 apps. would have paid for
nottach xposed=free provided 70 extra options
titanium= $6 bucks and does all kids of things i don't care about. all i want is a bug gone that I shouldn't have to pay for
there must be some other way of freezing the app or fixing the bug
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Wanting things you shouldn't have to pay for, sounds fair and logical.
Can't you just use ES File Explorer (Free) and delete Easy Launcher then?

Yeah, like the person above just stated...you can use es file explorer or some other root file manager, you don't even have to delete the app...you can freeze it by renaming it!!!
Install es file explorer (free)
Enable root explorer
Mount /system
Navigate to /system/app
Rename the app by placing .bak at the end
Now its no longer recognized as an app due to the .bak at the end instead of .apk, if you want to unfreeze it then delete the .bak part and make sure it ends with .apk
-if your sure uninstalling it won't cause any issues than you can just delete it if you want
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mg2195 said:
Yeah, like the person above just stated...you can use es file explorer or some other root file manager, you don't even have to delete the app...you can freeze it by renaming it!!!
Install es file explorer (free)
Enable root explorer
Mount /system
Navigate to /system/app
Rename the app by placing .bak at the end
Now its no longer recognized as an app due to the .bak at the end instead of .apk, if you want to unfreeze it then delete the .bak part and make sure it ends with .apk
-if your sure uninstalling it won't cause any issues than you can just delete it if you want
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I installed ES File manager. Went to Root explorer. Uninstalled Easy Launcher. It said the uninstall failed, however it was removed from the list. I rebooted and no more easy launcher prompt!! THANKS :good:

I started having this same problem yesterday. When I reboot the phone I get prompted to "complete action" either use "touchwiz home" or easy launcher. If I select touchwiz home and set as the default action and reboot I get the same screen again. I'm just wondering what caused this and how I it can be fixed rather then disabling easy launcher.

just forcly close both of them

[APP] Android L Launcher

Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Supports 4.2.2 / 4.3 / 4.4.2
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app and Google Mail may force closing
Proceed with caution, you may end up having boot-loops !
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997

thanks
good to know, thanks!

Not quite...
UA,
hi i would ask that you amend your post to mention this launcher requires google search to be functional.
As per your instructions I did so and the launcher does not register as system app without google search,
and on regular install call for updated google search to function.
thank you for reading.
m

moonbutt74 said:
UA,
hi i would ask that you amend your post to mention this launcher requires google search to be functional.
As per your instructions I did so and the launcher does not register as system app without google search,
and on regular install call for updated google search to function.
thank you for reading.
m
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Thanks,
I have added this information

Works perfectly!

notice
UAdeveloper said:
Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997
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Hi I noticed after doing this sometimes gmail would force close untell I reboot

dsilx said:
Hi I noticed after doing this sometimes gmail would force close untell I reboot
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Thank you for that information. (This problem appears on my tab, too)

UAdeveloper said:
Thanks,
I have added this information
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Doesnt work for me, it just keeps rebooting.
Im running the latest version of Nolekat.

DuceTheTruth said:
Doesnt work for me, it just keeps rebooting.
Im running the latest version of Nolekat.
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Did you first download the latest Google search app ?

Screenshots?

F1Fanatic27 said:
Screenshots?
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Good idea,
will post them on friday.

UAdeveloper said:
Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Supports 4.2.2 / 4.3 / 4.4.2
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app and Google Mail may force closing
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997
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When you say, "set it to L", you ARE referring to the property value under where it says ro.build.etc.... correct?

jonstowe78 said:
When you say, "set it to L", you ARE referring to the property value under where it says ro.build.etc.... correct?
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Yes, you have to set the value for ro.build.version.codename to the letter L.
PHP:
ro.build.version.codename=L

I've installed this apk, changed the build.prop, and after a reboot, the tab just keeps rebooting every time it starts a system. i cant get to do anything, it just reboots again and again... help??? :S

crnjaz said:
I've installed this apk, changed the build.prop, and after a reboot, the tab just keeps rebooting every time it starts a system. i cant get to do anything, it just reboots again and again... help??? :S
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What device do you have?
What Android is it running?
Did you deinstall, Touchwiz (Samsung stock) launcher?
Did you set the launcher as a system app?

UAdeveloper said:
What device do you have?
What Android is it running?
Did you deinstall, Touchwiz (Samsung stock) launcher?
Did you set the launcher as a system app?
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gt-5200, 4.4.2 deodexed stock...
No i did not, i just installed given apk (it updated current google now launcher), and changed build.prop
anyway, i tryed to fix premisions, and delete the google launcher from the app folder from recovery, but still rebooting continued.
and while trying to fix the build.prop from the recovery, i funked the system a bit, so a reflashed the whole rom again, so I'm back at the begining... (no new launcher, but tab works fine...)

crnjaz said:
gt-5200, 4.4.2 deodexed stock...
No i did not, i just installed given apk (it updated current google now launcher), and changed build.prop
anyway, i tryed to fix premisions, and delete the google launcher from the app folder from recovery, but still rebooting continued.
and while trying to fix the build.prop from the recovery, i funked the system a bit, so a reflashed the whole rom again, so I'm back at the begining... (no new launcher, but tab works fine...)
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It seems like, you screwed up inside the build.prop
Or, it only works as a system app on 4.4.2, that would be bad.
I will check that, thank you for trying and sorry if you got any problems because of me.

UAdeveloper said:
It seems like, you screwed up inside the build.prop
Or, it only works as a system app on 4.4.2, that would be bad.
I will check that, thank you for trying and sorry if you got any problems because of me.
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well, i used root explorer to edit build.prop, and i didnt change anything except switch REL with L...
but i guess build.prop was screwed somehow, it managed to stay on for a while before the reboot a few times (for about half a minute), but it kept giving the fc error screens for play services, mail, etc, and then restarted again.

I will try it in a few minutes!

UAdeveloper said:
Yes, you have to set the value for ro.build.version.codename to the letter L.
PHP:
ro.build.version.codename=L
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When first time I installed this launcher I changed the build.prob as u said....
And after a week I came to know that gmail is get fc's every time
I saw the log of gmail and came to know that the changes made in the build.prob coz of that gmail app getting fc...
Then I changed it to og value in build.prob
From then everything is working totally fine
So I don't think that we should change the codename, without changing it everything is working fine...even gmail app
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Google Phone Won't Install

Has anyone been able to install the Google Phone app? It's not listed on the Play Store for this device and I'm not sure why, but I've tried sideloading this apk and it won't install. I have a US version and I'm rooted running xposed if that helps...

Have the same issue but not rooted.
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did you try to move system/app?

It's this app completely restricted to Nexis and Pixels now?
http://androidandme.com/2016/05/app...locked-from-installation-on-non-nexus-phones/
The newest update to Google Dialer has restrictions set by the Play Store so only Nexus devices can install it. Not only that, but the new APK also will not install on non-Nexus devices.
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You can download stock open Gapps and then flash dialer and dialer framework in twrp. It works flawlessly for me.

bkores said:
You can download stock open Gapps and then flash dialer and dialer framework in twrp. It works flawlessly for me.
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How do you just flash those two items? I thought gapps was all of nothing...

glwilliams4 said:
How do you just flash those two items? I thought gapps was all of nothing...
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You can download the aroma instead of stock so that you would be able to choose the apps you want to flash in the aroma installer

I'm using the flashable Google dialer and contacts from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192 (down towards the bottom of post #4 - where it says [Link to goodies])
The only thing I notice is the contacts sometimes crashes when trying to add a picture, so I have to use the stock contacts to add the pictures.
IMPORTANT: After you do this, go in and make it the default "dialer", or it will reboot your phone when you try to use it.

bkores said:
You can download the aroma instead of stock so that you would be able to choose the apps you want to flash in the aroma installer
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That seems to have worked. Thanks!

tele_jas said:
I'm using the flashable Google dialer and contacts from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps-themeable-hangouts-layers-cmte-t3113192 (down towards the bottom of post #4 - where it says [Link to goodies])
The only thing I notice is the contacts sometimes crashes when trying to add a picture, so I have to use the stock contacts to add the pictures.
IMPORTANT: After you do this, go in and make it the default "dialer", or it will reboot your phone when you try to use it.
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I was able to install using Aroma GAPPs, but I can't seem to make it the default dialer. When I open the Phone under apps and click on Open by default, it doesn't give me an option to set it.

glwilliams4 said:
I was able to install using Aroma GAPPs, but I can't seem to make it the default dialer. When I open the Phone under apps and click on Open by default, it doesn't give me an option to set it.
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You'll want to go to "Default Apps" in the main "all settings" menu (see pic).
Then click "Dialer" and choose the one you want.