Wallpaper Motion Effect and Rotation for stock TW launcher - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods

Hi folks,
i really like the wallpaper motion effect, but to use it you have to set the Touchwiz Launcher as default. If you have a theme running or more than the TW launcher you can´t choose the motion effect. so i decided to make a little, litle script to switch the settings from "0" to "1". You have to run it on a rooted device with a script executer like Root browser.(rename the files from txt to sh)
I also modded the wallpapercropper2 (oreo) so you have always the option for motion effect independently if the stock TW launcher is set as default. Just swap it with an file explorer in system/priv-app/wallpapercropper2.
Enjoy it!
Wallpaper rotation
On the stock TW launcher on my Note 8 the wallpaper rotatin works if i cange that line in sytem/etc/floating_feature.xml
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_LOCKSCREEN_CONFIG_WALLPAPER_STYLE>MOTION,INFINITY,VIDEO,[COLOR="red"]INCONSISTENCY[/COLOR]</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_LOCKSCREEN_CONFIG_WALLPAPER_STYLE>
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<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_LOCKSCREEN_CONFIG_WALLPAPER_STYLE>MOTION,INFINITY,VIDEO,[COLOR="Red"]CONSISTENCY[/COLOR]</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_LOCKSCREEN_CONFIG_WALLPAPER_STYLE>
This is just for stock TW launcher!!!

Lekker...
and2 said:
Hi folks,
i really like the wallpaper motion effect, but to use it you have to set the Touchwiz Launcher as default. If you have a theme running or more than the TW launcher you can´t choose the motion effect. so i decided to make a little, litle script to switch the settings from "0" to "1". You have to run it on a rooted device with a script executer like Root browser.(rename the files from txt to sh)
I also modded the wallpapercropper2 (oreo) so you have always the option for motion effect independently from the launcher. Just swap it with an file explorer in system/priv-app/wallpapercropper2.
Enjoy it!
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Hi Dev, this is what i was looking for for some time now. Thanks.
However i have enabled this and does not seem to be working on nova launcher.
Any advice? I also can't run the script on my device, am rooted using fx explorer and tried terminal emu. Managed to run the script, however still no effect on nova.

FdeKlerk said:
Hi Dev, this is what i was looking for for some time now. Thanks.
However i have enabled this and does not seem to be working on nova launcher.
Any advice? I also can't run the script on my device, am rooted using fx explorer and tried terminal emu. Managed to run the script, however still no effect on nova.
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Sorry mate, it´s just for Touchwiz.

Touchwiz
and2 said:
Sorry mate, it´s just for Touchwiz.
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Hi, i am using a note 8 stock rom, just using nova launcher and in your OP you state,
I also modded the wallpapercropper2 (oreo) so you have always the option for motion effect independently from the launcher
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So I assume you mean that no matter what gallery app you use to select your image one will have the scroll option...

Is this the parallax effect that you cant turn on when you apply a wallpaper?
Since were to moving. wallapapers and touchwiz, wth happened to scroll effect on homescreen? Really miss that one.

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Sorry mate, it´s just for Touchwiz.
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The wording on your original post gives the implication that this script will make it possible to use the Infinity wallpapers with any launcher. If this only works with Touchwiz, then what exactly is the purpose of it, since the Infinity wallpapers will already be working?

FdeKlerk said:
So I assume you mean that no matter what gallery app you use to select your image one will have the scroll option...
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No. Usally to have the motion effect option (not scroll option) you have to set the TW launcher as default launcher. Now you have this option without a default launcher. I also switch between Nova and TW, so i can switch the wallpaper for TW with that option.
PlutoDelic said:
Is this the parallax effect that you cant turn on when you apply a wallpaper?
Since were to moving. wallapapers and touchwiz, wth happened to scroll effect on homescreen? Really miss that one.
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Yes, is Parallax. I knew it as Wallpaper Motion effect. I also miss the scroll effect but could not find it til now.
Max_Terrible said:
The wording on your original post gives the implication that this script will make it possible to use the Infinity wallpapers with any launcher. If this only works with Touchwiz, then what exactly is the purpose of it, since the Infinity wallpapers will already be working?
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It´s not Infinity wallpapers - is Wallpaper motion effect.

and2 said:
Yes, is Parallax. I knew it as Wallpaper Motion effect. I also miss the scroll effect but could not find it til now.
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The feature you say is not possible with theme's installed? That might be due to the wallpaper set from the theme itself, cause i do use themes and it works. I use APOD wallpapers usually in high quality and set them manually through the built-in wallpaper changer, motion effect was always possible. Most of the themes come with wallpapers, and that probably might be the culprit.
And yea, i really miss the Wallpaper Scroll effect...it just doesnt make sense how they get rid of features without any sort of negative feedback.

Just came here to correct myself, and thank @and2 for this little gift.
I randomly tried a theme out there, just to find out that Motion Effect completely disappeared from any theme after. I'm really fond to that effect. Thanks again man.

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scrolling Wallpaper

Sup everyone? Is there a way to get the wallpaper to scroll across the different home screens? Is a mod needed? I used a 3rd party launcher (ApexPro) and it doesn't scroll either. All my HD wallpapers are cropped into tiny columns
atm i don't see any mod about this.
However, you can use another launcher like nova if you want this
vibrant808 said:
Sup everyone? Is there a way to get the wallpaper to scroll across the different home screens? Is a mod needed? I used a 3rd party launcher (ApexPro) and it doesn't scroll either. All my HD wallpapers are cropped into tiny columns
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theres a app in google play called landscape wallpaper thats what i use
Guich said:
atm i don't see any mod about this.
However, you can use another launcher like nova if you want this
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Nova lets you do this? I have the option selected in Apex and it still doesnt do it.
vibrant808 said:
Sup everyone? Is there a way to get the wallpaper to scroll across the different home screens? Is a mod needed? I used a 3rd party launcher (ApexPro) and it doesn't scroll either. All my HD wallpapers are cropped into tiny columns
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There is no need for any rom....install the attached file it works well or you can install from google play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lwp.superluminar.swallpaper&feature=search_result
hope it helps you
vibrant808 said:
Nova lets you do this? I have the option selected in Apex and it still doesnt do it.
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I'm using sense.
However, i saw that with apex it will work, in the one of my friend it works..

Moto X and Nova

I would like to change launcher because... the default icons are too big and ugly. But I've got some questions:
- Is Nova actually ok? Or slow it down or consume more battery?
- Can I configure Nova to be exactly like the default launcher (obviously with different icons) ?
- Using Nova do I lose any "Moto"-function?
Hope you can help so I can proceed soon and complete the config of the new phone :good:
Hi...I use Nova on mine. Works great. You can still use moto voice etc. And yes you can change the icons to stock or what ever very easy...no slows downs its actually faster than stock launcher....
Thanks for the reply!
Any suggestion about how to configure it so I can have the same grids for the dock app drawer etc? I mean 4X4 or whatever it is...
Just leave it as is. Its either exactly like stock or slightly different nothing big...
Just remember to dissable that option to put apps in the "middle" between 2 grids, it looks awful
Faruko said:
Just remember to dissable that option to put apps in the "middle" between 2 grids, it looks awful
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Cannot find this, any further info about it?
Knight77 said:
Cannot find this, any further info about it?
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Where you chose the size (3x3, 4x3, etc...) of the grid theres an "option" un check it !

5 icons row on home screen

There are any posibility to have 5 icons row with the stock launcher? (like Nexus 6P, same resolution and screen size phone)
Thanks!
matiasggg said:
There are any posibility to have 5 icons row with the stock launcher? (like Nexus 6P, same resolution and screen size phone)
Thanks!
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If you have Xposed, you can use XGels to accomplish that.
brholt6 said:
If you have Xposed, you can use XGels to accomplish that.
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I dont want root the phone.. buy may be is the only way
You can try downloading Nova Launcher from the play store (or another launcher if you prefer, but Nova is often regarded as the best). It's not the stock launcher but it is very feature rich and runs like a charm. The only thing you'd be missing from the stock launcher is swiping left to Google Now, but there's a million and a half other ways to use a shortcut for Google Now. I personally don't miss it much.
Anyway, now that I've gone off on a tangent, yeah Nova Launcher let's you customize the grid layout of your home screen. I use 5 columns (like the 6P) and it really is great.
As the rest mentioned your only two possibilities are to root your phone and install xposed then use something like XGels or GravityBox or Install a custom launcher. Your best bet for custom launcher would have to be Nova Launcher as it's the closest to stock. You can even set up vertical scrolling. I'm rooted and my launcher of choice is Nova Launcher. Trust me Google Now is not as good as you might think.
matiasggg said:
There are any posibility to have 5 icons row with the stock launcher? (like Nexus 6P, same resolution and screen size phone)
Thanks!
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Did you update the Google launcher? I seem to have it, not sure if its a feature of the ROM I am on or not which is why I am asking if you updated your Google launcher app.
yes, i have the last version, but no 5 icons in a row...
nice clock/weather widget, what is it?
matiasggg said:
yes, i have the last version, but no 5 icons in a row...
nice clock/weather widget, what is it?
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I even changed roms, and I still have 5 icon rows...so I guess it could be the rom
Go Weather Ex, I am not a fan of them usually (due to their ads) but I couldn't pass it up...and its free.
I use Apex Launcher and can customize it many different ways.
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matiasggg said:
There are any posibility to have 5 icons row with the stock launcher? (like Nexus 6P, same resolution and screen size phone)
Thanks!
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Change screen DPI
ibila said:
Change screen DPI
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I change DPI, still grid on 4 icons
siqwell said:
I change DPI, still grid on 4 icons
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What number are you on? I'm on 560 DPI
Not sure how many places i've answered this question, but anyway...
- Remove LauncherConfig, which is locking rows to 4 icons from /system/app
- Reboot
- Wipe data on Google App
- Go to home screen
- You now have 5 icons per row
No need to use another launcher or Xposed apps or DPI changes if you're rooted and want to use GNL with 5 icon rows, as it should be.
It's incredibly dumb how Motorola is setting Google's launcher up that way with a phone that has a large display.
This works on Marshmallow too.
Thanks. This worked with out an issue.
Omg have hey still not changed this by default yet ?
Is there a way to do this without root?
davidfi01 said:
Is there a way to do this without root?
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You wont be able to edit the files with out having root access to do so.
Awesome! 5x5 Moto X Pure
Spasticdroid said:
Not sure how many places i've answered this question, but anyway...
- Remove LauncherConfig, which is locking rows to 4 icons from /system/app
- Reboot
- Wipe data on Google App
- Go to home screen
- You now have 5 icons per row
No need to use another launcher or Xposed apps or DPI changes if you're rooted and want to use GNL with 5 icon rows, as it should be.
It's incredibly dumb how Motorola is setting Google's launcher up that way with a phone that has a large display.
This works on Marshmallow too.
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You rock. This info should be in the FAQs at the top.
CAVEAT to the rest: This will reset all your screens to the default. Now's your chance to clean up all those friggin icons all over the place.
OnedeeTentee said:
You rock. This info should be in the FAQs at the top.
CAVEAT to the rest: This will reset all your screens to the default. Now's your chance to clean up all those friggin icons all over the place.
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I checked on system/app but I don't see launcherconfig. Is it inside of a folder? I'm using root explorer
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If you're rooted, why not just use this command in terminal?
pm disable com.motorola.launcherconfig
I haven't used it, but don't see why it wouldn't work. Also avoids any modification to system partition.

Change Lockscreen Wallpaper

Is there a way to change the Lockscreen wallpaper? I downloaded widget locker but it keeps force closing when I try to change the wallpaper from there. Also is there a way to make led notifications when there's a text or email without root?
Gravity box(MM) for exposed works for changing lockscreen wallpaper. Sorry I'm no help with your other question. Read the lightflow threads they might help
yes it work my friend
biglil1 said:
Gravity box(MM) for exposed works for changing lockscreen wallpaper. Sorry I'm no help with your other question. Read the lightflow threads they might help
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just tried lite room your welcome
biglil1 said:
Gravity box(MM) for exposed works for changing lockscreen wallpaper. Sorry I'm no help with your other question. Read the lightflow threads they might help
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Do you have to be rooted to use that
Should off specified that but yes root is required.
I am using MultiPicture Live Wallpaper. No root is required. It changes normal wallpaper and lockscreen wallpaper and can also be set to rotate photos from several directories.
CyberTod said:
I am using MultiPicture Live Wallpaper. No root is required. It changes normal wallpaper and lockscreen wallpaper and can also be set to rotate photos from several directories.
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I tried it and it didn't quite work out for me : (
Did you Google search a modded stock launcher with this feature? If you know how you can use apktool to decompile the apk (don't know what the edit would be) then recompile and side load it to your device.
I have nova installed
And I downloaded widget locker but it keeps force closing
I think Widget locker hasn't been updated for a good while so more likely it's not supporting newer versions of Android.
Wysłane z mojego Nexus 6
I downloaded go locker and its working really well. Are there any others that anyone might suggest that doesn't have as many ads
Simple image wallpaper free works for lock screens. I'm on a stock Nexus 6
SeaCaptain said:
Simple image wallpaper free works for lock screens. I'm on a stock Nexus 6
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Thanks! This really works!
This confused me too at first, as I switched to a custom launcher.
If you choose your wallpaper from the google now launcher thumbnail in wallpaper settings, you'll have the option to apply to homescreen, lockscreen, or both.

Home screen not rotating since Marshmallow update

So I updated my Xperia Z3+ today and noticed that the home screen does not rotate any more.
I looked in the home screen settings, but there is no such option, like it used to be on 5.0.1.
Am I just not seeing this option, or has Sony removed this feature?
No answer I see. I unfortunately found the same thing, and it really annoys me. I had to move to use Nova launcher so I could get it back, but unfortunately I don't find nova as good as the inbuilt one. The widget handling of nova on the xperia is terrible, and the standard app tray is not as good as the xperia one. I keep hoping there will be an update that fixes it.
I guess it is that sony sadly stopped implementing mag charging and docks for the z5 and later so just don't care. And honestly I can not understand why they stopped that. It is fantastic using your phone as a bedside clock / photo frame on a dock. If I lost my current XPeria, I'd probably just buy the same model again, not get one of the later ones. Or find a different brand that did support horizontal dock/charge.
EDIT: It looks like they have released a beta of it with it fixed, but apparently buggy:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/06/2...-feature-now-rolling-23-5-a-1-238/#more-42176
Update xperia home to 10.0.A.0.53 beta
Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220
RenkaHinkaru said:
Update xperia home to 10.0.A.0.53 beta
Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220
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Mobe @ haha very funny... Why you said Nova is not better than Stock launcher? I think you doesn't know the true features of nova or you don't know how to customize it.
arokososoo said:
Mobe @ haha very funny... Why you said Nova is not better than Stock launcher? I think you doesn't know the true features of nova or you don't know how to customize it.
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I just repplied @fayer3's question
But I like stock launcher more than nova
Features
RenkaHinkaru said:
I just repplied @fayer3's question
But I like stock launcher more than nova
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1. Widgets resizable
2. Widgers overlap
3. Icon resizable from 100-10%
3. Desktop and app drawer grid customization.
4. Hide/ Unhide docks.
5. Customise the notification look on nova.
6. Place whatever shortcut you want to put on desktop.
7. Choose between vertical, horizontal and card swipping in app drawer.
8. Lots of animation... And many more...
And what stock gives you will you please elaborate?

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