Hi all.
I tried to google answer and haven't found anything useful.
Is there any chance to remove Google search bar from main screen? I tried to disable app, but after rebooting bar is still there. Just inactive. Read somewhere that it's built into stock launcher. So only way to remove it is to change launcher? No other way with/without root?
Yes, without root you can only use another launcher. I can recommend you Nova Launcher.
Paweuek said:
Yes, without root you can only use another launcher. I can recommend you Nova Launcher.
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What if I root my phone? Can I remove it and stay with stock launcher?
trzype said:
What if I root my phone? Can I remove it and stay with stock launcher?
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Yup, if root, search with root explorer in system, system/priv-app /velvet , then rename velvet ,add .bak, like this velvet.bak or delete. I hope this helps, Saludos.
EDIT: is the only way to eliminate the google search bar that I know.
teacapan said:
Yup, if root, search with root explorer in system, system/priv-app /velvet , then rename velvet ,add .bak, like this velvet.bak or delete. I hope this helps, Saludos.
EDIT: is the only way to eliminate the google search bar that I know.
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I did exactly as you said. Rebooted phone. Google app is missing from app list, but still have search bar on home screen. It's just inactive (clicking on it does nothing).
trzype said:
I did exactly as you said. Rebooted phone. Google app is missing from app list, but still have search bar on home screen. It's just inactive (clicking on it does nothing).
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OK,,,my bad, maybe nougat and oreo changes.
try, Press and hold the google search bar and you should give the option to remove,
let me know please if this works because I have nova launcher running,
or try this, is for oreo 8.1 but maybe work, https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/12/remove-google-search-bar-home-screen-oreo-8-1.html
teacapan said:
OK,,,my bad, maybe nougat and oreo changes.
try, Press and hold the google search bar and you should give the option to remove,
let me know please if this works because I have nova launcher running,
or try this, is for oreo 8.1 but maybe work, https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/12/remove-google-search-bar-home-screen-oreo-8-1.html
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Forgot to mention. I have Oreo 8.0. Tried with Pixel Launcher, but still can't remove it. Will try Xposed method now or will wait for Oreo 8.1 update?
Anyway - thanks for your help
edit: Tried Xposed with "Google search bar destroyer" and "GEL settings" modules. None of them work. So before 8.1 update arrive on our phones I'm going to try other launchers. Starting with Nova.
trzype said:
So before 8.1 update arrive on our phones I'm going to try other launchers. Starting with Nova.
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8.1 is here, still don't know how to remove it. Any ideas?
trzype said:
Forgot to mention. I have Oreo 8.0. Tried with Pixel Launcher, but still can't remove it. Will try Xposed method now or will wait for Oreo 8.1 update?
Anyway - thanks for your help
edit: Tried Xposed with "Google search bar destroyer" and "GEL settings" modules. None of them work. So before 8.1 update arrive on our phones I'm going to try other launchers. Starting with Nova.
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I tried and failed to remove the google search bar, too... I ended up with Microsoft Launcher and find it works very well for what I want. I have not used Nova launcher for about 10 years I would say so I have no ideas on it now. But you could do worse than MS Launcher.
Don't over complicate things and be stubborn about staying on stock launcher. Nova is a great alternative, and I'm sure there are others out there as well. Apart from solving this particular issue you will have much more control of your home screens and app drawer.
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I know there is a way of removing the icon labels on the lockscreen shortcuts but where is this setting hidden?
Someone please help.
I have added a screenshot to show you what im talking about.
Under the voice search app i would like to remove the words "voice search"
Can anyone help me with this?
so theres really no one that can help me with this ???
Not sure what version of android you are running, but I looked on my international D802 4.4.2 and I didn't see the option to remove the words underneath it. Only options were to remove or add lock-screen shortcuts. If you are rooted you may be able to do something about it, other then that, I would wait for the 2.5 version of Xposed, maybe?
ingoljosh said:
so theres really no one that can help me with this ???
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have you tried looking for a different launcher I read launcher pro can do so but that's from the gingerbread days so I'm sure wouldn't want that
Install Xposed Framework and G2 Xposed.
The stock rom will not give you the option to hide them.
Amandyke said:
Install Xposed Framework and G2 Xposed.
The stock rom will not give you the option to hide them.
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G2 Xposed does not have this option. I already have it.
Hello o/
Is there any fast way to dissable it (or even delete)? I dont like any launchers on the AppStore, I just want to take it away from my home screen ;d
There is a way, but you will need to root and have Xposed installed. This is the module: Xposed GEL Settings
root =/= flashing? i will lose warranty after rooting? is there any guide how to root g4?
Looks like xposed GEL is the only way to accomplish that, if you'd want to stick to the default launcher.
Alternatively, if you don't want to go through the process of unlocking bootloader + rooting + installing xposed with temporary reboot to custom recovery, you could try a different launcher, such as Nova Launcher off playstore. Then there's the new Taskbar app which can keep the homescreen clutter free while giving quick access to shortcuts and apps.
kae129 said:
Hello o/
Is there any fast way to dissable it (or even delete)? I dont like any launchers on the AppStore, I just want to take it away from my home screen ;d
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I can't imagine not liking any of the dozens of launchers available. Many are identical to the crappy stock launcher with more options.
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doomed151 said:
There is a way, but you will need to root and have Xposed installed. This is the module: Xposed GEL Settings
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The fastest way is to install Nova Launcher and you can remove the G search bar
Seems like theming is no longer possible on WW_14.2020.1703. All themes can't be downloaded, instead, it sends 'waiting' message that seems to last forever. Anyone experiencing this? If by any chance. SystemUI apk from earlier version of android N could be shared, preferably from 1701, it would be much appreciated. I'd like to go back to a theme that brings me closest to stock android quick setting appearance.
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Seems like theming is no longer possible on WW_14.2020.1703. All themes can't be downloaded, instead, it sends 'waiting' message that seems to last forever. Anyone experiencing this? If by any chance. SystemUI apk from earlier version of android N could be shared, preferably from 1701, it would be much appreciated. I'd like to go back to a theme that brings me closest to stock android quick setting appearance.
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If you have rooted, just disable themes app, change the apk in system with an older version released at the end of last year, enable and wipe data. If app crashes, wipe theme app data, disable, reboot and enable.
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If you have rooted, just disable themes app, change the apk in system with an older version released at the end of last year, enable and wipe data. If app crashes, wipe theme app data, disable, reboot and enable.
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Thanks, in that case I'll look for earlier version of zen theme apk.
sanctitude888 said:
Thanks, in that case I'll look for earlier version of zen theme apk.
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Get the version released in November/December in apkmirror.com
I also tried to install compatible themes (according to developers description from Playstore) with Asus launcher but no luck. I don't have root. Is there another method without root access ?
I like Asus launcher but i hate his icons/notifications
ci6i said:
I also tried to install compatible themes (according to developers description from Playstore) with Asus launcher but no luck. I don't have root. Is there another method without root access ?
I like Asus launcher but i hate his icons/notifications
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Icon packs does a better job for that. You don't need themes. I prefer icon pqcks from Sourabh Gupta. He updates icons frequently and all his icon packs has 5700+ icons. His latest Android O Icon Pack is pretty awesome. It is paid though.
ci6i said:
I also tried to install compatible themes (according to developers description from Playstore) with Asus launcher but no luck. I don't have root. Is there another method without root access ?
I like Asus launcher but i hate his icons/notifications
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I'm afraid that's not possible without root unless Asus re-enable the option in future update. I think the transparency of quick setting might cause issue(s) with currently available themes. And you're right, quick setting with the rounded toggles and notifs, especially in lock screen, are painfully ugly.
Hi guys, there's a fresh post https://www.xda-developers.com/downgrade-an-app-android-no-root/ , anyone has successfully downgraded to earlier version of zenui with third party theme support?
Hey,
I'm wondering if anybody can help me figure out why I'm still getting Google Now On Tap when I long-press my home button... My Details:
Phone: 32 Gb Nexus 6P (Rooted)
Android Version: 8.0.0 (OPR5.170623.007, Oct 2017)
Google App Version: 7.13.22.21.arm64
Not sure what other info to include here, but if there's something else that could be effecting this, let me know and I'll provide the info.
Thanks for any help!
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Hey,
I'm wondering if anybody can help me figure out why I'm still getting Google Now On Tap when I long-press my home button... My Details:
Phone: 32 Gb Nexus 6P (Rooted)
Android Version: 8.0.0 (OPR5.170623.007, Oct 2017)
Google App Version: 7.13.22.21.arm64
Not sure what other info to include here, but if there's something else that could be effecting this, let me know and I'll provide the info.
Thanks for any help!
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Was it working before and then stopped? Did you recently update your phone? Do you have Google Launcher installed? Language still set to English(US)? Try going through this.
v12xke said:
Was it working before and then stopped? Did you recently update your phone?
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I'm not 100% sure... I did a clean flash when the 8.0 September image was released and then dirty flashed October on top of it... I didn't think to look between, sorry.
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Do you have Google Launcher installed? Language still set to English(US)?
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Yes and Yes
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Try going through this.
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I seem to qualify according to this site, but still no GA.
Just done the October security patch update on mine and Google Assistant and long home press to launch is still working fine.
Try going in and switching off google assistant and then turning it back on may help.
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Just done the October security patch update on mine and Google Assistant and long home press to launch is still working fine.
Try going in and switching off google assistant and then turning it back on may help.
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How do you do that? Sorry to ask such a basic question, but the only way I know how to do that is through Google Now settings, and the menu item that I'm thinking should be there ('Google Assistant') isn't.
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How do you do that? Sorry to ask such a basic question, but the only way I know how to do that is through Google Now settings, and the menu item that I'm thinking should be there ('Google Assistant') isn't.
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It's in the link I sent you.
Settings - Google - Search - Phone
Well hidden
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It's in the link I sent you.
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400ixl said:
Settings - Google - Search - Phone
Well hidden
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That's why I referenced that in my reply.... when I go there, it takes me to the same menu as the Google Now settings menu, and there's no "Phone" or "Google Assistant" options.
Opps missed out a step
Settings - Google - Search - Settings - Phone
I am exactly the same build number and security patch version and it is showing there for me.
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That's why I referenced that in my reply.... when I go there, it takes me to the same menu as the Google Now settings menu, and there's no "Phone" or "Google Assistant" options.
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So your menu doesn't start with Google Assistant at the top, with Settings directly below? What is at the very top of your Google Now Settings?
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So your menu doesn't start with Google Assistant at the top, with Settings directly below? What is at the very top of your Google Now Settings?
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Nope... mine goes straight to the "Search" heading... there is no "Google Assistant" Heading...
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Nope... mine goes straight to the "Search" heading... there is no "Google Assistant" Heading...
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Hmm. OP said stock Oreo on N6P, but you are running custom fonts and your ROM is for a tablet? Somehow I think you left something out, yeah?
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Hmm. OP said stock Oreo on N6P
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Please note "(Rooted)" and no use of the word "Stock":
FlyOnTheWall43 said:
Phone: 32 Gb Nexus 6P (Rooted)
Android Version: 8.0.0 (OPR5.170623.007, Oct 2017)
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but you are running custom fonts
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yeah, I used ROM Toolbox to install a custom font and do a couple more tweaks
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and your ROM is for a tablet?
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The ROM I flashed was this
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Somehow I think you left something out, yeah?
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I understand that one or more of the tweaks I've done could be causing this, hense:
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Not sure what other info to include here, but if there's something else that could be affecting this, let me know and I'll provide the info.
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I didn't know where I would be crossing the line into too much, useless into... I was just hoping someone would be able to give me a handful of common things that could cause this. If that's out of the scope of this forum, then I'm sorry for wasting everybody's time.
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Please note "(Rooted)" and no use of the word "Stock":
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yeah, I used ROM Toolbox to install a custom font and do a couple more tweaks
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The ROM I flashed was this
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I understand that one or more of the tweaks I've done could be causing this, hense: .
I didn't know where I would be crossing the line into too much, useless into... I was just hoping someone would be able to give me a handful of common things that could cause this. If that's out of the scope of this forum, then I'm sorry for wasting everybody's time.
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What's your root method? This happened to me once before also. I was rooted with Magisk so I installed the add GA module. Quick and easy and it was back. If you are rooted with SuperSU then I would recommend uninstalling it with the uninstaller zip found in the SU thread. Alternatively you can install Magisk over the top of it but all the features like Magisk hide may not work. Another option would be to flash a different Rom. Nitrogen and Cortex are both good options and GA should work by default.
FlyOnTheWall43 said:
Please note "(Rooted)" and no use of the word "Stock":
I understand that one or more of the tweaks I've done could be causing this, hense: .
I didn't know where I would be crossing the line into too much, useless into... I was just hoping someone would be able to give me a handful of common things that could cause this. If that's out of the scope of this forum, then I'm sorry for wasting everybody's time.
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Rom Toolbox may be running into a conflict with the Pixel Launcher you flashed. I have a similar root and pixel launcher setup minus fonts and other customizations and my shortcut to RT widgets is broken as it will not create the shortcut on the home screen. I haven't had the time to investigate, but it isn't a high priority for me.
Have you tried a clean flash of the October rom?
- Wipe data/dalvik/cache
- flash your various stock rom images (bootloader, radio, boot, system, vendor)
- flash your root method
- flash pixel launcher and reboot into system.
- Setup phone, G Assist, etc.
- Install Rom Toolbox and desired mods
Lengthy process, but it may be worthwhile to contact JRummy, the author of the Pixel launcher, and sending various logs for analysis and help...
hello did you try to clear cache and data from the google app and reboot? that helped me.
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What's your root method? This happened to me once before also. I was rooted with Magisk so I installed the add GA module. Quick and easy and it was back. If you are rooted with SuperSU then I would recommend uninstalling it with the uninstaller zip found in the SU thread. Alternatively you can install Magisk over the top of it but all the features like Magisk hide may not work. Another option would be to flash a different Rom. Nitrogen and Cortex are both good options and GA should work by default.
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I use Chainfire's systemless root method. I've had GA with this root method before... I'll research Magisk (I've read a little about it, but not enough to be comfortable to jump into it yet) if I'm not able to find another solution. Thank you for your suggestion.
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Rom Toolbox may be running into a conflict with the Pixel Launcher you flashed. I have a similar root and pixel launcher setup minus fonts and other customizations and my shortcut to RT widgets is broken as it will not create the shortcut on the home screen. I haven't had the time to investigate, but it isn't a high priority for me.
Have you tried a clean flash of the October rom?
- Wipe data/dalvik/cache
- flash your various stock rom images (bootloader, radio, boot, system, vendor)
- flash your root method
- flash pixel launcher and reboot into system.
- Setup phone, G Assist, etc.
- Install Rom Toolbox and desired mods
Lengthy process, but it may be worthwhile to contact JRummy, the author of the Pixel launcher, and sending various logs for analysis and help...
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I didn't flash any Pixel launchers... I use Action launcher. I was hoping to avoid wiping all my data, but will do it if I can't get anything else working. Thanks!
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vasilios.kappa said:
hello did you try to clear cache and data from the google app and reboot? that helped me.
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Yeah, tried that a few days ago and just tried it again, no dice.
So I tried to install the launcher but keep it keeps on crashing. Including Nova too.. Not sure if what's causing it. Tried to enable permissions as well.
Anyone got it working or was able to test it out?
I shared a working one in the mods section
Extract the folder from the zip, copy to /system/app, reboot.choose launcher. Enjoy.. works with our recents as well, with working google feed.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603857734
ktsarlz said:
So I tried to install the launcher but keep it keeps on crashing. Including Nova too.. Not sure if what's causing it. Tried to enable permissions as well.
Anyone got it working or was able to test it out?
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Just install Lawnchair V2 from APKMirror and Lawnstep from Magisk and you're set.
dennisbednarz said:
Just install Lawnchair V2 from APKMirror and Lawnstep from Magisk and you're set.
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May I ask what does this do in particular?
ktsarlz said:
May I ask what does this do in particular?
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I think it is like Pixel Launcher, but also think that Lawnchair v2 are buggy (still Alfa...). Try Lawnchair v1 instead https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah who works perfect. It's very fast and clean, and I'm 100% happy with this launcher :good:
F5:ed said:
I think it is like Pixel Launcher, but also think that Lawnchair v2 are buggy (still Alfa...). Try Lawnchair v1 instead https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah who works perfect. It's very fast and clean, and I'm 100% happy with this launcher :good:
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Currently using Lawnchair v2. So far so good. What bugs are you aware of? Will try v1 once i find it's not useable enough for me.
ktsarlz said:
Currently using Lawnchair v2. So far so good. What bugs are you aware of? Will try v1 once i find it's not useable enough for me.
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If you are happy with v2, so....
I have not even installed v2, because I read somewhere that people had have problem when uninstall v2 (boot loops). And not all features on v1 seams to work yet on v2. I'll wait with v2 until at least a beta-version is out.
I would not advise the Lawnstep module. Disable or uninstall it and you will end up in a boot loop.
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I shared a working one in the mods section
Extract the folder from the zip, copy to /system/app, reboot.choose launcher. Enjoy.. works with our recents as well, with working google feed.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603857734
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Will try this one out! Thanks
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I would not advise the Lawnstep module. Disable or uninstall it and you will end up in a boot loop.
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Damn.. I didn't know this. How does one go to remove it?
EDIT: Found it, need to run the installer in magisk again so the uninstaller can run
jacksummers said:
I shared a working one in the mods section
Extract the folder from the zip, copy to /system/app, reboot.choose launcher. Enjoy.. works with our recents as well, with working google feed.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603857734
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I installed this and no crashes so far and it's smooth. However I can't invoke the app launcher for some reason
ktsarlz said:
I installed this and no crashes so far and it's smooth. However I can't invoke the app launcher for some reason
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Everything works fine .. launcher settings is the same as OnePlus launcher.. long press home screen.
I'm utilizing the Rootless Pixel Launcher from the play store and downloaded the rootless pixel Bridge. Looks just like my Pixel.
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I would not advise the Lawnstep module. Disable or uninstall it and you will end up in a boot loop.
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All you have to do to fix the bootloop is after uninstall, delete /data/resource-cache/overlays.list
Or install lawnstep in magisk manager again and it will succesfully uninstall without any bootloop.
lawmchair v2 is still not stable on oos9.0.6 even with lawnstep. I uninstalled all of them and roll back to stock
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Everything works fine .. launcher settings is the same as OnePlus launcher.. long press home screen.
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Hmmm. I meant the application drawer/list. Swiping up doesn't work for me.
chillaxnphilx said:
I'm utilizing the Rootless Pixel Launcher from the play store and downloaded the rootless pixel Bridge. Looks just like my Pixel.
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I have read about this and will consider once I find lawnchair 2 buggy enough to switch :good:
felixrao said:
lawmchair v2 is still not stable on oos9.0.6 even with lawnstep. I uninstalled all of them and roll back to stock
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what problems do you experience? so i can test and decide if it's good for me
Hello people.
For my is different.
If I swipe to the left only appears a white space.
No google feed at all.
Have tried rootless and NexusLauncherPrebuilt94889482 apk.
Can somebody help?
Thanks in advance.
ktsarlz said:
Hmmm. I meant the application drawer/list. Swiping up doesn't work for me.
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Oh sorry check it out, works fine.. dont grab the pill/home button, grab the drawer area itself
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Oh sorry check it out, works fine.. dont grab the pill/home button, grab the drawer area itself
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Ohh! I see. Found it. Haha