Title sums it up, it's a poll between the KitKat launcher you find on most devices or the new fancy Google Now launcher on the N5.
You may think it's pointless but when you don't use the GEL for a while and keep with stock, you grow more fond of the stock launcher and really appreciate how nice it still looks (although it sucks that they didn't even enable the transparency with it).
So I did some searching, here you go. Put this in system/priv-app/ and you get the transparent stock launcher. Pulled from Moto G so you even get the nice wallpapers. (but you keep stock ones)
Also, please note that for the time being this will replace the current stock launcher. So please please please back up your launcher! (In case you want to go back to the ugly black bars, but to each their own )
Notice: you only need the .odex file if you're using stock ROM or another odexed ROM. If you don't know if yours is or isn't, download it anyway.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xco9j32o19eidqx/launcher2.apk
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cmbzhl7hoc3ivu4/Launcher2.odex
NOTICE: After doing some testingtons, I have to be the bearer of bad news. This does not work on ART. I don't know why, it's just stock launcher2 with Motorola's own modifications and then my 10 extra lines of code in arrays.xml. If you want ART performance on Dalvik, go check out the Motorola pulled (does this class as irony?) Dalvik modifications.
I love stock launcher. Period Totally agree with OP. It looks to me more "stable". Closer to perfection. I don't know you guys but i can't see 60fps while swiping in app drawer ong GEL . It's like around 40 or something
+1 for stock
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+1 for stock
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+1, its not about performance(dont see any lags and 60fps, using dalvik and gpu forced rendering).but i really dont like 4x4 grid and that transparency :/.(my opnion)
opssemnik said:
+1, its not about performance(dont see any lags and 60fps, using dalvik and gpu forced rendering).but i really dont like 4x4 grid and that transparency :/.(my opnion)
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4x4 makes all the app icons low quality, but I do like the transparent bars, and I linked the Moto X's launcher that has them (Will overwrite existing launcher, back it up)
I loved GEL launcher.
Love the transparency, loved the way to add widgets and wall. loved the "folder" background.
4.4.2 Stock on ART.
My biggest complaint with GEL is that the home screen is located on the far left side, with a swipe left for Google now. Feels like an iphone. I like my home screen in the center thank you.
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I prefer GEL on my stock 4.4.2 ART version, I love transparents and Google Now integration
Stock with gel features would be cool. Transparency and the widgets being able to be accessed again from holding the home screen.
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Since GEL I don't need alternative launchers anymore, same on other devices.
GEL is too buggy for me really
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Juanito216 said:
Stock with gel features would be cool. Transparency and the widgets being able to be accessed again from holding the home screen.
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If you want transparency, try the Motp X launcher I linked. Back up current launcher in /system/priv-app/ and replace it with Moto launcher
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Launcher3 from AOSP!
Does launcher3 have transparency enabled? I don't get why Google keeps using the old launcher for the N4.
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rasengan82 said:
Does launcher3 have transparency enabled? I don't get why Google keeps using the old launcher for the N4.
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No it doesn't, which is why I attached the Moto X's launcher replace the one in system/priv-app with it, reboot and you get transparent Launcher3.
RealSlimShadyMC said:
No it doesn't, which is why I attached the Moto X's launcher replace the one in system/priv-app with it, reboot and you get transparent Launcher3.
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Yes launcher3 does have transparency
Here it is http://www.mediafire.com/?4roil3438gbz6qk
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dethrat said:
Yes launcher3 does have transparency
Here it is http://www.mediafire.com/?4roil3438gbz6qk
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...this is new, on any custom ROM that uses the AOSP launcher3 its not transparent? Is this modified or stock?
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RealSlimShadyMC said:
...this is new, on any custom ROM that uses the AOSP launcher3 its not transparent? Is this modified or stock?
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Edit: ohhh launcher3 is GEL! silly me, I thought it was an updated stock launcher
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RealSlimShadyMC said:
...this is new, on any custom ROM that uses the AOSP launcher3 its not transparent? Is this modified or stock?
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It's just launcher3 compiled from Google sources. Stock its basically GEL without Google now.
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OP updated, In regards to the Moto launcher I linked, I've now used the white Moto G one, but I added Nexus 4 wallpapers.
Related
So this is essentially a combo between the stock ICS launcher + auto-rotate posted by bajansurfer and the 3 screen stock ICS launcher posted by matt_stang. what i'm posting is a 3 screen launcher which auto-rotates for landscape mode. I'm running oICSv26 and it works flawlessly (the app is actually sourced from koush's build). obviously i didn't create these mods, but only really combined them.
you should know what to do with this, not compatible with Gingerbread ROMs. rename to Launcher2.apk and push to system/app and set permissions or copy to system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r-- or:
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in the root explorer permission grid.
download
updated with middle screen as default.
CM9 Trebuchet Launcher2 with 3 screens (includes preferences with enable/disable auto-rotate. version 0.1, Dock and Icons in preferences no workie)
Nice. Does having 3 screens use less Random Access Memory?
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no idea, guess in theory it would but I don't know if it does in the real world. I just only need 3 screens.
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amosher13 said:
no idea, guess in theory it would but I don't know if it does in the real world. I just only need 3 screens.
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Anyway to make the middle screen the home screen?
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ZiggSVO said:
Anyway to make the middle screen the home screen?
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yup, forgot that . I'll post it tonight.
edit: op updated with middle screen default version.
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My download keeps failing for this file
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Good work man, thanx for your efforts. I actually use 5 screens now with the email widgets in ics being available but you know I appreciate the work that goes into this stuff
I found one in aosp's thread with preferences option in it if you want to mod that one for three screen folks
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ccrosno said:
My download keeps failing for this file
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Download it with a browser like miren, stock browser failed for me too...
raiderep said:
Good work man, thanx for your efforts. I actually use 5 screens now with the email widgets in ics being available but you know I appreciate the work that goes into this stuff
I found one in aosp's thread with preferences option in it if you want to mod that one for three screen folks
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Download it with a browser like miren, stock browser failed for me too...
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no problem, its nice to get back in the game a little. i havent done crap in months, lol. yeah i will probably take a look at that one too, i think its the one from CM9. that would be nice.
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Edit: CM9 Trebuchet launcher with 3 screens posted in op.
the second link is dead
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the second link is dead
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thanks, sorry, fixed
Found this over in G Nex forums.....its like Nova Launcher and AdwEx had a child......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
Long days and pleasant nights............
Gonna be checking on this one, loving Nova, not sure it could get much better...
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Gonna be checking on this one, loving Nova, not sure it could get much better...
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+1. I don't know what they could do to improve beyond Nova either. Trebuchet has a lot of work to do itself...
Much much much better than Nova!
It fits the Nexus S like a glove unlike Nova
I really like this launcher compared to Nova, but the deal breakers are:
* No ability to change icons
* Dock doesn't loop
Love the launcher tho just wish these features were present.
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thekenderman said:
I really like this launcher compared to Nova, but the deal breakers are:
* No ability to change icons
* Dock doesn't loop
Love the launcher tho just wish these features were present.
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I believe op said those were in the works......
Long days and pleasant nights............
I like it. It also has pinch to zoom. And can make the app drawer transparent
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Definitely looking forward to the future of this launcher.
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Loving this with the dock hidden. OP is bang on with the adw reference, options-o-plenty.
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+1. I don't know what they could do to improve beyond Nova either. Trebuchet has a lot of work to do itself...
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I'm with you here, I feel that Nova is an excellent improvement over the already good ICS launcher. The backup feature is brilliant for me.
I'll give this a try, there's always room in my life for more than one launcher
I need this for my trusty Gingerbread ROM.
Best launcher!
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Smoother than Nova and Trebuchet for me.
What's the best launcher for the N7? If other, please specify which one.
In my opinion, I enjoy using NOVA.
Nova
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I should've added Go Launcher to the poll.
I've never used a bad launcher. Apex is my current favorite. My least favorite was Go.
*nvm*
Nova for me, just like how they are showing the initiative
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completely stock, Jelly Bean!
When using Samsung, HTC phones you become so jealous of the stock android launcher that it becomes an obsession.
Whilst touchwiz and sense offer some things that are better, as a past/current user of these phones, we just want to speed and compatibility that nexus devices can offer.
I don't think I'll ever root & install a custom rom on my Nexus 7, it's sexy, super fast & smooth & just what I wanted.
Enough to make me also consider a Nexus phone as my next phone too.
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I use go launcher ex, not the HD tablet version. The one for the phone just works better for me.
I like the paid version of Nova the best, but if I wanted a free replacement I'd go with Apex.
At the moment I like the stock launcher the best. I can't really seem to get either Nova or Apex to look the way I want them to.
Apex for some reason I can't have 6 rows in landscape mode, because the gap between the icons and the labels is larger than normal that the labels end up vanishing with more than 5 rows in landscape.
Also I don't like how the dock bar rotates with the screen.
Nova launcher seems to have gotten better after the recent update, I can move icons easier now. One cosmetic issue that bugs me though is I've turned off the google search bar, however in landscape mode it still shows the divider bar between where the search bar was and the rest of the screen on the left side. I really wish that could be removed.
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I like the paid version of Nova the best, but if I wanted a free replacement I'd go with Apex.
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this
Mandated from Stannis Baratheon
Currently using apex pro, also use adw pro
But I have pre ordered chameleon which will dominate.
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Nova is amazing, and blazingly fast. Very clear difference from Apex, which I used for a few days. Sticking with Nova Pro.
I like sslauncher. Different and loved it on my note as well. Just wished had more themes
From the Note to Nexus 7
Stock is great, using Nova to hide apps and sort apps into folders though, and is just as good
Using Nova Prime. Mimics 4.1 quite well and adds more function. No regrets. The reason I purchased Prime is because I already own Widget Locker and I chose to continue my support for the developer.
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Using Nova Prime. Mimics 4.1 quite well and adds more function. No regrets. The reason I purchased Prime is because I already own Widget Locker and I chose to continue my support for the developer.
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Does nova have the new jb launcher features like auto size and move /toss away effects?
I know apex doesn't.
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Yea it does. And nova is my favorite so far, have yet to try apex though.
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clankfu said:
I should've added Go Launcher to the poll.
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Should also add Stock as well Not everybody uses a 3rd-party launcher
I know that we just got root but I was wondering if anyone knows how to make the stock weather widget transparent. If this is wrong section please move.
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you can tap the widget then select settings and move the transparency
I did not know you could do that thank you so much
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jjr3211 said:
I know that we just got root but I was wondering if anyone knows how to make the stock weather widget transparent. If this is wrong section please move.
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you could also use this mod, it looks alot better than stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2766014
ced 8525 said:
you can tap the widget then select settings and move the transparency
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Unfortunately you can't adjust transparency unless you're using the TW launcher. Even if you do adjust it in TW, it doesn't stick when you switch to another launcher like nova.
This belongs in Q&A thread
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Morinzo said:
you could also use this mod, it looks alot better than stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2766014
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Couldn't get that to install. Running DK, no Exposed. Did a permissions fix. Looks like a nice mod, wish I could install it.
Push it from root explore are other root file app set permission. Reboot that about it.
At&t how about unlocking Bootloader on SM-870A ?
ssn713 said:
Unfortunately you can't adjust transparency unless you're using the TW launcher. Even if you do adjust it in TW, it doesn't stick when you switch to another launcher like nova.
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does the AccuWeather widget even work with non touchwiz launchers?
Russ77 said:
does the AccuWeather widget even work with non touchwiz launchers?
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The widget does work on my S5 running Solo launcher. Not transparent, but it does work. On mine I have to re-size it, not sure why. Gonna try the default launcher to see if I can get transparency.
Edit: Tried the default TW launcher and the widget was indeed transparent.
It's a shame that only works on the one launcher.
Is their a xposed app or flashable zip to where I can make the first picture of my lg g2 I think it's 6by6 if so could you please share and or is their a way to get a zip \xposed app to just get 6or7 icons on bottom also on the touchwiz and is their a n4 tool box not to do then you so much if I could get help or even a reply
Gravity box may work or wanam
6 icons just doesn't look clean on the homepage, that might just be me but it looks cluttered with more than 4 icons + app drawer.
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Gravity box may work or wanam
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I've loked b both I use to have a G3 and their was a xposed abs they're was a app from all store called G3tweak that would have that option
G3tweakbox is for g3 only
R187J said:
Gravity box may work or wanam
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Could you show me which one one I click in wanma shot.,.. Also in gravity screen shot please
Did you find anything? I'm coming from the G3 as well. Used G3 Tweaks. Would like to add an extra row and column (5x5) to my home screens without having to switch launchers. Wanam doesn't have the option and I believe Gravity box is for AOSP only.
Launchers like ADW and others allow you to specify the number of columns and rows to display. I use ADW, but maybe Nova or Apex do this.
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Launchers like ADW and others allow you to specify the number of columns and rows to display. I use ADW, but maybe Nova or Apex do this.
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Do you lose functionality with the S-Pen or any other sammy software?
uofajac said:
Do you lose functionality with the S-Pen or any other sammy software?
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No been using nova from day one.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
uofajac said:
Do you lose functionality with the S-Pen or any other sammy software?
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No. Everything works normally. Think of launchers as highly-customizable window dressing. They don't affect application functioning and they are not custom ROMs.
BACARDILIMON said:
No been using nova from day one.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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One thing I noticed about using a different launcher like ADW EX. status bar transperency disappears. I want pretty much everything going transparent. Any work around for you guys that you have found? I'll go as far into the rabbit hole as I can with this.love transparent ui.
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Also if you are like me and use action memo a lot, you won't be able to pin them to a home screen as a widget. That feature only works with TouchWiz.
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You can get the status bar transparent with an xposed module or Nova has this ability built in. I don't remember if you need prime with Nova or not tho.
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