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Anyone want wallpapers on kfhd?

First off, I am a NOOB. So take what I did with a grain of salt, it may not be right. If I could get a senior member to check this out as well. I installed 2 launchers, go launcher hd and adw launcher ex. Then installed wallpaper wizardii, now I can use my pictures to set the background. You have to use "no scroll" in the settings. I am still playing with the functions, and it looks better on go launcher hd than adw launcher ex, but it works.
Rooted kfhd , step by step set up.

Do you have to be rooted to install launchers? I am un rooted and it never shows up in my app list. I can side load just fine, just not launchers. Tried Nova and go had.

TheDoolster said:
Do you have to be rooted to install launchers? I am un rooted and it never shows up in my app list. I can side load just fine, just not launchers. Tried Nova and go had.
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if you are rooted, if you move the apps to system/app you can change there permissions. This allows for you to change the launcher to any launcher by default. So that when you press the home button you don't have to be forced back into the amazon launcher. Completely different from side loading the apps. I highly recommend it if you prefer a different launcher like me.

iMJets said:
if you are rooted, if you move the apps to system/app you can change there permissions. This allows for you to change the launcher to any launcher by default. So that when you press the home button you don't have to be forced back into the amazon launcher. Completely different from side loading the apps. I highly recommend it if you prefer a different launcher like me.
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Ok thank you, I did not know that I had to change the permissions and file location. I am going to root my Fire tomorrow and then I will do that.

iMJets said:
if you are rooted, if you move the apps to system/app you can change there permissions. This allows for you to change the launcher to any launcher by default. So that when you press the home button you don't have to be forced back into the amazon launcher. Completely different from side loading the apps. I highly recommend it if you prefer a different launcher like me.
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Word to the wise--DO NOT set your new launcher as default until you are very sure it is working ok. You can get stuck in the boot loader and believe me it is no fun!

Ok I have rooted it and installed apex and it is very nice. Everything is working smoothly. Now i might go make a theme pack to make it look like stock ics. What are the dangers of modifying framework-res.apk?

Chelle01 said:
Word to the wise--DO NOT set your new launcher as default until you are very sure it is working ok. You can get stuck in the boot loader and believe me it is no fun!
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that what I've meet yesterday, it make me scare. Go laucher not working, it show not working, it show stop, then press stop, and stop again & again I can't get in to anything. Luckily, there is a star sympol, which you can get in to Silk browser, after that you can scroll down notify , get in to setting and clear Go laucher default.
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app

hungcolin said:
that what I've meet yesterday, it make me scare. Go laucher not working, it show not working, it show stop, then press stop, and stop again & again I can't get in to anything. Luckily, there is a star sympol, which you can get in to Silk browser, after that you can scroll down notify , get in to setting and clear Go laucher default.
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
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Although I can only make out half of what you wrote - I can confirm I too had this problem with Apex ("Apex has stopped working"). Luckily, I was able to get into my email through the favorites star and clear defaults. I dont know why, but the Apex launcher will not work for me.

caponea6 said:
Although I can only make out half of what you wrote - I can confirm I too had this problem with Apex ("Apex has stopped working"). Luckily, I was able to get into my email through the favorites star and clear defaults. I dont know why, but the Apex launcher will not work for me.
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Had the same problem with nova launcher, had to change to Go launcher

Blurry kindle wallpapers
For anyone whose having a trouble finding a good unblurrywallpaper for you Kindle Fire (if using a launcher):
Search the Google Play store for an app called Wallbase
Once installed, go to Settings --> Resolution --> Select "2560x1600"
Find a wallpaper you like and set it as you wallpaper. WALA! You can also save it so you can ur wallpaper while offline via Wallbase.
I hope people who have problems with blurry Kindle wallpapers get to see this. I was surprised when I found this out! GOOD LUCK!

Change Wallpaper NO ROOT!

I see you've come to learn how to change the Amazon Fire HD 6/ Amazon Fire HD 7 Wallpaper with no root required! Now before we begin, I must explain something. There are two methods that I've discovered and they both have their pros and cons so please don't complain. Let's begin!
Method 1:
Now this method applies only to certain launchers, for example the only launchers that have worked for me that I've tried so far are: Jolla Launcher and Buzz Launcher. You just have to set your wallpaper and it just works. I do think that this works by using an overlay effect but I'm not completely sure.
Method 2:
Now this has some disadvantages: You can't have apps over the image and the image doesn't cover the whole screen but most of it.
Download the apk from here: "apkgames.apk.onl/app/com.billyfrancisco.photogallerywidget.html" and install it.
Next on a launcher you want to use this on, app a widget and choose the 5x5 widget choose the picture you want to set and there you go. You can also scale the widget to make the image bigger or smaller.
Thanks for checking this thread out and I hope I helped!

yes i used buzz launcher and thanks to powerpoint45 for gapps and default launcher tutorial. Now i love HD 6 even more bc of the 6" size lol. The only thing that I really need is root and adaway, otherwise it's awesome no complaint.

Do widgets work with buzzlauncher ?

I think they do I'll have to check.

yes widgets work

Installed buzz launcher, disabled stock launcher via ADB but can't add widgets to homescreens. Just end up in the Fire HD Settings Menu, same issue as I had with Nova Launcher when trying to add widgets.

Stoffl_ said:
Installed buzz launcher, disabled stock launcher via ADB but can't add widgets to homescreens. Just end up in the Fire HD Settings Menu, same issue as I had with Nova Launcher when trying to add widgets.
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Can you tell me how you are adding the widget(s)? Are you tapping them? Dragging them out? Also, try adding a different widget if one isn't working.

just go to app draw then hit widget tab, from there just hold any widget to the homescreen .
Here is the sample: spotify, flipboard, weather, youtube.

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Can you tell me how you are adding the widget(s)? Are you tapping them? Dragging them out? Also, try adding a different widget if one isn't working.
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long press on homescreen, add, choose widget.
Only one that worked was the googel search bar, pretty much everything else ends up in the Fire HDs settings menu.
*edit* Tried dragging the widgets out of the app drawer, same result.
Maybe it's related to blocking all the Amazon processes as per this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58360063&postcount=5

So I tried unblocking everything except com.amazon.kindle.otter(the native Fire HD launcher) and rebooted the device.
Tried to add widgets again but nope, none except the fire HDs natives internet search bar works. Not even the buzz widgets.

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So I tried unblocking everything except com.amazon.kindle.otter(the native Fire HD launcher) and rebooted the device.
Tried to add widgets again but nope, none except the fire HDs natives internet search bar works. Not even the buzz widgets.
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Are you using the built-in Buzz Launcher Widgets? It could be those. Try installing other widgets and let me know if that works because it's probably just the Buzz Launcher Widgets. Also, try applying a different theme as for some themes may not allow certain widgets.

Drew123abc123 said:
Are you using the built-in Buzz Launcher Widgets? It could be those. Try installing other widgets and let me know if that works because it's probably just the Buzz Launcher Widgets. Also, try applying a different theme as for some themes may not allow certain widgets.
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Yes I've tried loads.
VLC, 1Weather, google now, google calendar, calculator,email, tapatalk, google play music, ....
Another theme is a good idea...which one you're using in your screenshot ?
I've tried 2 or 3 random themes but with those adding widgets also doesn't work(pops up system Settings menu)

It works
By doing what as you told, it seems like works, good job for you!

Thanks so much Works for me.

droidnext said:
yes i used buzz launcher and thanks to powerpoint45 for gapps and default launcher tutorial. Now i love HD 6 even more bc of the 6" size lol. The only thing that I really need is root and adaway, otherwise it's awesome no complaint.
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WOOT
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5.6.2.0 Borks Nova Launcher

Installed 5.6.2.0 on my HD8 with Nova Launcher + widget support, now the notification bar and bottom navigation bar are missing. It's a total loss, too... Nothing on the home screen, nothing in any apps. I've got to do a complete reboot to get out of any app I start. Makes the tablet nearly impossible to use.
I've looked through Nova's settings, but nothing jumps out as a possible fix.
A warning to anyone who wants to keep using Nova with the latest update, and a call for help from anyone who has updated and has run into this problem too.

scooter1979 said:
Installed 5.6.2.0 on my HD8 with Nova Launcher + widget support, now the notification bar and bottom navigation bar are missing. It's a total loss, too... Nothing on the home screen, nothing in any apps. I've got to do a complete reboot to get out of any app I start. Makes the tablet nearly impossible to use.
I've looked through Nova's settings, but nothing jumps out as a possible fix.
A warning to anyone who wants to keep using Nova with the latest update, and a call for help from anyone who has updated and has run into this problem too.
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Had an issue like this on my nexus 6 and a custom rom. The only way I found to make nova widgets and such work was to load an older nova 4.xx version. Maybe this will help you as well.

I'm having this problem too. I got home from work this morning to find it updating on me and now nav/notification bars are gone for me too. I don't use any of the widgets, I just have Pro version.

Woke up today to find the same issue. Here's how I solved it:
Step 1) Remove Launcher Hijacker or Clear Data
Step 2) Reboot Tablet
Step 3) Walk through Amazon's new introduction video and stuff
Step 4) Setup Launch Hijacker again

hackerp4tches said:
Woke up today to find the same issue. Here's how I solved it:
Step 1) Remove Launcher Hijacker or Clear Data
Step 2) Reboot Tablet
Step 3) Walk through Amazon's new introduction video and stuff
Step 4) Setup Launch Hijacker again
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That did it. Thanks. Note to others, make sure you set the Accessibility home button setting to On again. I had to review the original setup post to get Nova to stick after reboots and Show Mode.

Actually, Nova Launcher works fine on the new update, you just need to re-enable root because it was lost during the update, and then re-disable the stock launcher which is now called "Paladin" so after getting root, going into a root user shell with adb shell -> su and then typing in pm disable com.amazon.paladin Nova took over again.

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Actually, Nova Launcher works fine on the new update, you just need to re-enable root because it was lost during the update, and then re-disable the stock launcher which is now called "Paladin" so after getting root, going into a root user shell with adb shell -> su and then typing in pm disable com.amazon.paladin Nova took over again.
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I wasn't working with root, just using the non-root method. Thanks for the tip, though. I've got a couple rooted 5th gen 7s, I wanted to let my 8 and 10 run with all of Amazon's bells and whistles (aside from their launcher on my 8, obviously).

How to set NOVA as default launcher?

I have done some googling but didnt help.
I followed this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/successfully-changed-launcher-to-nova-t3744067
I used pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher to disable the fire launcher but it just lead to a black screen where I coudn't use home button. There was just time and "Try Alexa,remind me on Saturday to call Dad" Text. I could go to next screen by swiping left there was also some random text about a video. I can use settings but I cannot go to the home screen where all the apps are.
I had to enable fire launcher.
Did some googling and it said that we need to set NOVA as our default launcher. I checked the nova launcher and it said that it is not set as default launcher and "click here" to set up as the default launcher.
When I click it, it just goes to the settings.
Where in the settings can I make NOVA as my default launcher?
Sorry for my englando.

I just used launcher hijack.
It solved the problem

Nova Launcher
Plug your tablet into fire toolbox click on custom launcher click drop down select nova click install it will tell you already installed then it will disable fire launcher and you are all set

How to revert back to Oreo app switcher and recents on Pie

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This also re-enables holding recents for multiwindow.
This removes Swipe up to Home from [I]Settings > System > Gestures[/I], so turn it off before reverting to Oreo method
Adb:
1) Enable USB Debugging
2) Execute adb shell in your terminal of choice on desktop
3) Type 'pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
If you wish to revertto the Pie navigation, simply reinstall 'Pixel Launcher' from the Play Store. It will return immediately.
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(1) Disable Pixel Launcher with an app like this.
Re-enable to revert back

Awesome tip. Worked perfectly on my Pixel 2XL. Thanks man!!

Now no home app at all
while this does indeed revert to the Oreo version of recents, it also wipes out the entire launcher, so I have no home app available! Just sits here saying "phone is starting" About to reinstall pixel launcher, I hope all my customizations and icon placements haven't been lost!

Yesssss! Thank you! The new recents app switcher is awful

@23Six thanks for this
Works good for me I just froze it and titanium backup I'm using Nova Launcher
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NoSLoppy said:
while this does indeed revert to the Oreo version of recents, it also wipes out the entire launcher, so I have no home app available! Just sits here saying "phone is starting" About to reinstall pixel launcher, I hope all my customizations and icon placements haven't been lost!
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Yeah you're going to need to use some launcher like I use Nova Launcher I don't think your phone will work if you don't have any launcher set

NoSLoppy said:
while this does indeed revert to the Oreo version of recents, it also wipes out the entire launcher, so I have no home app available! Just sits here saying "phone is starting" About to reinstall pixel launcher, I hope all my customizations and icon placements haven't been lost!
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Yeah I forgot to mention that that Pixel Launcher is interested with Pie navigation system so they come (and go) as a pair. You shouldn't lose your home layout since disabling does not remove app data as it does not uninstall.
And if you did uninstall, then you're in luck because Pixel Launcher home layout is backed up in the cloud (for Pixel phones at least).

You are a lifesaver, thanks so much! This post should definitely be on the xda homepage because I have been searching for weeks!
Works perfectly on my Pixel 1 after the 9.0 OTA. I am using Lawnchair as launcher.

Does this work on oneplus 6?

Thank you so much! It feels so goooood to have the classic app switcher back.
The link for the root app doesn't work anymore, so in case anyone is wondering, it's "Chef's freezer".

kerngehirn said:
Does this work on oneplus 6?
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For OnePlus users, try 'pm uninstall --user 0 net.oneplus.launcher'

Awesome tip... Unfortunately, there is no way to lock a particular app from getting cleared from memory when you hit the clear all button.. Earlier versions had this feature.. (lock button)

This is awesome, new Overview in PIE is SO damn slow and uncomfortable, compared to the old one.
Is there any way to disable this with ADB but keep using Pixel launcher? I don't want to use Nova. I love the simplicity of the Pixel Launcher but I hate the slowness of the new Overview.

thesebastian said:
This is awesome, new Overview in PIE is SO damn slow and uncomfortable, compared to the old one.
Is there any way to disable this with ADB but keep using Pixel launcher? I don't want to use Nova. I love the simplicity of the Pixel Launcher but I hate the slowness of the new Overview.
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Modded Pixel launchers should be just fine as they use different package names, however I did not test this.

miguel7501 said:
Modded Pixel launchers should be just fine as they use different package names, however I did not test this.
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Yes the modded pixel launchers can be installed however, in the "Rootless Launcher" if I install the special APK to enable Google Feed integration it fails to install because it requires Pixel launcher to be uninstalled.
I guess the only way to downgrade to a previous Pixel Launcher is to root the phone and completely uninstall the system Pixel launcher first, right?
I assume there is no other way to downgrade a system app
Sent from my Pixel 2

Is there a way to delete this through root explorer?

Is there any way to retain the lock app feature on the overview section? This way, all apps that are locked won't be cleared when you click on clear all... I know I've asked this before.. But couldn't find it anywhere else..

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For OnePlus users, try 'pm uninstall --user 0 net.oneplus.launcher'
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Installing an old version of OnePlus Launcher on top of the current installation did the trick as well. But i Uninstalled oneplus Launcher via adb now because the recents were laggy. But the lag is still present.

Great! Thank you

Launcher3
23Six said:
Notes:
Code:
This also re-enables holding recents for multiwindow.
This removes Swipe up to Home from [I]Settings > System > Gestures[/I], so turn it off before reverting to Oreo method
Adb:
1) Enable USB Debugging
2) Execute adb shell in your terminal of choice on desktop
3) Type 'pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
If you wish to revertto the Pie navigation, simply reinstall 'Pixel Launcher' from the Play Store. It will return immediately.
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Root method:
(1) Disable Pixel Launcher with an app like
Re-enable to revert back
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So this probably works for almost everybody.
For me though it did not. I happen to have Xiaomi Mi A1 and in there it is still named launcher3, even on Android Pie. Weird right?
So to revert if you have my problem use. 3) "pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.launcher3".
Still very helpful post and link to Reddit! Thank you!

Do you know if there's any chance with Pie that there will be a Recent Apps Switcher that doesn't remove apps from the list automatically?
Till Oreo, my Recent Apps button also worked as a kind of "To Do Reminder": By scrolling thru the apps I saw what I started and still had to come back to. With Oreo, even the "Lock" icon on the apps didn't help - Android just removed older entries, even if the app was still in memory (I could tell because when I started it again from the launcher, it came up immediately).
So my hope is that the new custom app switcher abilities could gives us a switcher that can be customized when to remove apps (my choice: "Never"
So can I hope or does the concept not allow that?