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[Q] Do not launch Launcher on boot and launch my apk instead

Hello,
I am looking for a way to mask the fact that Android is running on our embedded platform. I was hoping to get some help from someone here who would know how to run a given apk instead of the 'Launcher2.apk' on boot.
Things I do need to hide to make it as transparent as possible from boot to application launch - where no android recognizable items should be seen.
- No unlock screen
- No status bar
- No application list icons
Sounds like the ideal thing to do would be to simply not launch launcher, and launch my apk instead.

I know something like this is possable since launcher pro used to fire up the browser when it had expired. Could u create some kind of launcher to open a app (sorry not a dev so not sure weather this will work)
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@Class said:
Hello,
I am looking for a way to mask the fact that Android is running on our embedded platform. I was hoping to get some help from someone here who would know how to run a given apk instead of the 'Launcher2.apk' on boot.
Things I do need to hide to make it as transparent as possible from boot to application launch - where no android recognizable items should be seen.
- No unlock screen
- No status bar
- No application list icons
Sounds like the ideal thing to do would be to simply not launch launcher, and launch my apk instead.
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Just make your own launcher that doesn't show this stuff and launches what ever you want straight away.

Want to get rid of the Navigation Bar? Look here!

If you are on stock ROM and want to get rid of the navigation bar then follow the instructions below.
1. Download Pie Control from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol
2. Setup Pie Control to how you want it (you can mimic the navigation bar layout)
3. Go to /system/ and open build.prop to edit
4. Add a line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 at the very end
5. Save the file and reboot

Nova does the same but easier.

dkb218 said:
Nova does the same but easier.
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I thought Nova only did it for the home screen. Even if it does, I think only the Pro version would do it. This solution is free.

I don't even remember Nova launcher having that option.

sherpa said:
I thought Nova only did it for the home screen. Even if it does, I think only the Pro version would do it. This solution is free.
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jak3z said:
I don't even remember Nova launcher having that option.
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Nova NON PRO (aka free) version gives you the option to remove the navigation bar on ALL screens.
Look under nova settings > desktop > persistent search bar (choose option).

akack said:
Nova NON PRO (aka free) version gives you the option to remove the navigation bar on ALL screens.
Look under nova settings > desktop > persistent search bar (choose option).
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I got the PRIME version (paid) and selecting persistent search bar to Never doesn't get rid of the navigation bars.

jak3z said:
I got the PRIME version (paid) and selecting persistent search bar to Never doesn't get rid of the navigation bars.
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Hmm don't know what to tell you. I have the free Nova launcher and I don't see the google nav bar on ANY of my screens on my Nexus 7 2013.

akack said:
Nova NON PRO (aka free) version gives you the option to remove the navigation bar on ALL screens.
Look under nova settings > desktop > persistent search bar (choose option).
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akack said:
Hmm don't know what to tell you. I have the free Nova launcher and I don't see the google nav bar on ANY of my screens on my Nexus 7 2013.
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Wait, search bar or nav bar? It's two totally different things.

akack said:
Nova NON PRO (aka free) version gives you the option to remove the navigation bar on ALL screens.
Look under nova settings > desktop > persistent search bar (choose option).
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What are you on about ? That only remove the search bar.

Wesleylau said:
What are you on about ? That only remove the search bar.
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My mistake, guess I learned something today

sherpa said:
I thought Nova only did it for the home screen. Even if it does, I think only the Pro version would do it. This solution is free.
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You're right. It's nova settings > look and feel > show notification bar. But like you said it only does it if you're on the home screen or in the dock. Once you open anything else like an app or phone settings, the notification bar will appear. I have prime but i'm pretty sure it's still an option if you have the free version if i'm not mistaken.

[Q] Block recent apps and status bar

Hi,
I installed "One Locker" from the Play Store ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile.onelocker ) and I noticed when I press the home button, the app don't close. Also, I can't pull down the status bar.
How is this possible without setting the app as a launcher, like many other lockscreen apps are doing?
Question is also in the following post.

Auroratic said:
Hi,
I installed "One Locker" from the Play Store ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile.onelocker ) and I noticed when I press the home button, the app don't close. Also, I can't pull down the status bar.
How is this possible without setting the app as a launcher, like many other lockscreen apps are doing?
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It is possible by overriding the onUserLeaveHint() method of the activity class and using the AlarmManager class. But as a security feature, the task u want to perform starts after 5 seconds. If u want to remove this delay then ull have to write ur own HomeLauncher.

OkieKokie said:
If u want to remove this delay then ull have to write ur own HomeLauncher.
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I want to avoid that because if I use Nova launcher for example and set my lockscreen app as launcher (Nova will be opened by my app), then Nova will be in the recent apps and I really don't like this.

Auroratic said:
I want to avoid that because if I use Nova launcher for example and set my lockscreen app as launcher (Nova will be opened by my app), then Nova will be in the recent apps and I really don't like this.
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Well can't think of any other way to do it! If u manage to find out anything then do let me know! All the best :good:

OkieKokie said:
Well can't think of any other way to do it! If u manage to find out anything then do let me know! All the best :good:
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Hi,
I found a way to hide the launcher from the recent apps.
Please tell me more details on hide the recent app list and block the status bar from pull down.

Any way how to enable System Ui Tuner in EMUI 4.0?

Basically the title. Is there a way how to enable this feature in EMUI 4.0?

Bump. Please, if it isn't possible, just say I can't .

If someone knew how to open, they would have responded. I'm still on lollipop but I think that if the default way of enabling is not working, it's removed or hidden for your own good (doesn't work or crashes the phone)
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Lyincake said:
Basically the title. Is there a way how to enable this feature in EMUI 4.0?
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IMO most of the tuner options are available in EMUI, in different places. We can edit shortcuts, status bar drag behaviour, data transfer and battery numbers visibility etc.
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maciekbe said:
IMO most of the tuner options are available in EMUI, in different places. We can edit shortcuts, status bar drag behaviour, data transfer and battery numbers visibility etc.
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Does that mean we have no secret system ui tuner menu?
Well can you help me removing google search icon(not a bar) from homescreen. there is no google search app installed (not even under system apps). i search and found out that system ui tuner could hide it + other stuff like battery percantage into battery tweat etc.
Update: I found the battery percantage tweak at Settings > notification panel & status bar. Still having that non used google icon which i dont like.

zmotan said:
Does that mean we have no secret system ui tuner menu?
Well can you help me removing google search icon(not a bar) from homescreen. there is no google search app installed (not even under system apps). i search and found out that system ui tuner could hide it + other stuff like battery percantage into battery tweat etc.
Update: I found the battery percantage tweak at Settings > notification panel & status bar. Still having that non used google icon which i dont like.
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What phone and what system? I don't know any special Google icon.

maciekbe said:
What phone and what system? I don't know any special Google icon.
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ALE-L21 b586
I solved thing out with removing launcher3 app. Thanks for help anyway.
Peace

zmotan said:
ALE-L21 b586
I solved thing out with removing launcher3 app. Thanks for help anyway.
Peace
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I see. I tried Nova Premium. Every time I try to personalize my phone with 3rd party apps, finally I go back to stock. EMUI doesn't like other apps but it is very good itself, if you like this style. If you don't like it, it's better to change the phone.

maciekbe said:
I see. I tried Nova Premium. Every time I try to personalize my phone with 3rd party apps, finally I go back to stock. EMUI doesn't like other apps but it is very good itself, if you like this style. If you don't like it, it's better to change the phone.
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I am using Apex Launcher myself without any problem.
Make sure you have choose default launcher in Default apps settings.
Settings > apps > advanced > default apps > launcher and choose the one you are using
You can check my blog about it here. (delete*)h*ttps://3dbeach.wordpress.com/2017/01/07/removing-bloatware-on-android/
Peace

System UI Turner?

Does Google plan to release a 9.0 version of System UI Turner? I know you can get it to partly work with a launcher like NOVA, but when trying to hide status bar icons you can only hide a few and some don't work at all to hide, like cell data and wifi data icons. When you turn those off nothing happens. So I was wondering if Google will release a new version. I know they had it on, 6.0 7.0 and 8.0 so I am hoping they do.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/how-to/app-ui-tuner-launcher-android-9-pie-t3832648/amp/

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Charles7 said:
You can get to it by using an activity such as Nova launcher activity.
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I think he mentioned nova launcher in his question and that you can use it to get to the activity, so what exactly did you mean?

jmkarnai01 said:
I think he mentioned nova launcher in his question and that you can use it to get to the activity, so what exactly did you mean?
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I had a brain fart.... ?
And right now it's the only way to use it afaik.