[Q] weird app drawer/extras behavior - Nook Color General

So I have a new freshly autonootered NC (1.1.0 w/AN3) and running Go Launcher EX as my primary launcher.
From reading, I expected newly installed apps to show in the Go Launcher app drawer but not in Extras until a reboot.
However, what I'm getting is LOTS of my installed apps never showing up in the Go Launcher app drawer but always showing up in Extras.
Anybody else see this behavior? Is it a Go Launcher peculiarity perhaps?

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adw launcher drawer not showing installed apps.

Problem. Weird new issue. Seems now when I install new apps or delete them. They don't change in drawer on Adw. This is true until a reboot. However they do in the stock launcher. This seems to be the reverse behavior from prvious. Anyone have idea why it might have switched and how to fix? Only thing I can think of I installed a new keyboard.

Best Launcher?

In terms of getting rid of all the mobile shortcuts and bugs, which is the best launcher for the Nook? ADW, Launcher PRo, or Zeam?
Using LauncherPro here
Is it free?
I'm a longtime user of ADW and Launcher Pro. I recently switched to Go Launcher and then settled on Zeam.
I find that anytime I use ADW or Launcher pro, I get inexplicable delays and force closes way too frequently to be acceptable.
Zeam and Go Launcher run light, not heavy on features, thus faster and more reliable. No issues with slow loading or force closes at all using Zeam.
Can you replace the phone icon on Zeam? I hate having that icon that I will never use even 1 pixel of my screen.
hahyun6 said:
Can you replace the phone icon on Zeam? I hate having that icon that I will never use even 1 pixel of my screen.
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The little thing at the bottom is at your total control. You can just add apps right to that or like that app menu and remove as needed.
Included picture for better example.
+1 for Zeam
Can configure the dock and it has gesture controls too.
Yeah I'm using Zeam now and it's great. I love the look of it, and really like the gestures (I'm using swipe up to display notifications and swipe down to show applications).
Another Zeam-er here. Very simple and functional. I keep most of my icons on the tray and the screen is fairly clean with the exception of time/battery widgets and a fun Futurama quotes widget. I guess I'm not using it at its full potential but for my minimalistic needs it works.
If I install Zeam - can I still get to the Nook "Library", Shop, Web, Settings, Extras that are normally available to the Nook Launcher?
And... Can I remove Zeam and easily revert back to the Nook's standard Launcher if I want to?
shawn605 said:
If I install Zeam - can I still get to the Nook "Library", Shop, Web, Settings, Extras that are normally available to the Nook Launcher?
And... Can I remove Zeam and easily revert back to the Nook's standard Launcher if I want to?
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Yes and Yes They are apps in the launcher and you can drag them down to your home screen to launch them
shawn605 said:
If I install Zeam - can I still get to the Nook "Library", Shop, Web, Settings, Extras that are normally available to the Nook Launcher?
And... Can I remove Zeam and easily revert back to the Nook's standard Launcher if I want to?
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You can also install Home Switcher which would allow you to launch the 'default' NC Home screen.
I've gone through a few available launchers and found Zeam to be the best.

[Q] Stock launcher bug?

It doesn't look like anyone else has mentioned this, so maybe it's just my OCD
Whenever I'm on the homescreen and I go into the app drawer, my wallpaper turns black as the app drawer opens. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks!
I believe stock launcher functions this way. Black background on app drawer.
finalarcadia said:
I believe stock launcher functions this way. Black background on app drawer.
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I was talking about the homescreen wallpaper. It turns black just before the drawer finishes opening (with both still and live wallpapers). I'll look through the build.prop for anything interesting, but I am doubtful
Aaaaand It looks like I've found a solution.
1) Install Nova launcher, set as default
2) Clear stock launcher's data
3) Uninstall stock launcher with TiBu
4) Okay, here goes I copied Launcher2.apk from my Gnex (running Shiny 4.2.2 ROM) to /system/app, set permissions, and then installed it. Shocking, I know.
5) Uninstall Nova if you want.
5) Enjoy a slightly faster, bug-free launcher with all of the stock JB wallpapers!
Unfortunately, I'm too new to post files, links, etc.

Tip: B&N stock 2.2.1, rooted: app uninstall leaves app icon in B&N app drawer

Nook HD running B&N stock 2.2.1, rooted & Unknown Sources, Zeam Launcher per:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
Using a file manager I installed a side-loaded app, used it for a while, uninstalled it from Settings->Applications->My Apps, and later noticed that the app icon was still in the B&N app drawer. It was not in the Zeam Launcher app drawer. A long press on the app icon in the B&N app drawer brought up a menu without a choice to uninstall.
I finally got rid of this leftover icon by reinstalling the app, going to the B&N app drawer, long pressing the app icon and selecting "Uninstall" from the pop-up menu.
Lesson learned: Uninstall apps only from the B&N app drawer.
Just wanted to let folks know.

Nova Launcher / exit app homescreen bug

I'm not a fan of having huge app icons so I've made Nova my default launcher. very occasionally, maybe 5 or 6 times in the 5 days of having this phone hitting the back key to leave an app or settings has taken me to a homescreen that wasn't mine.
it features apps that I've definitely installed and looks to be the example of how my wallpaper will look in settings / wallpaper.
it's no biggie but it is weird, wondering if anyone else had this ?
SM-G781B/DS
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Yes I have the same issue. Than when i go to Nova settings the radio buttons on default launcher are both cleared (Nova & One UI). Seems like a bug. I am using as well Nova Google Discovery Companion. It's crashing from time to time and than I lose Google Discovery feed. The only workaround i find to work i to reinstall companion app.
there's also this weird bug where an icon in the draw at the top vanishes but it's space is there and you can click and open it.
still had to delete and reinstall it to bring the icon back.
Anyone else having problems with "Home" setting?
My FE tends to randomly forget my choice of launcher. I have Rootless Pixel and Nova Launcher Beta installed, and from time to time I find myself back at the OneUI interface instead. When I go to Settings>Apps>Default Apps, I find Home app set...
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nah that doesn't work !
I had this problem
Wrong launcher after closing all apps in Android 11
Overnight my phones got upgraded to Android 11. Normally I use Pear Launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pearlauncher.pearlauncher) However, after getting this upgrade, when I go to task switcher/manager (3 vertical lines...
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I have just toggled... we shall see
EDIT:yeah this seems fixed by toggling between launchers, I've not had this for a few days.

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