Just received my P4XL yesterday, set ist up and having hidden apps shown in my launcher. EG Solid Explorer unlocker an App without any function. Anybody experiencing the same and any clou what to do? Already cleared Pixel launchers storage but that didn't fix it. Thanks.
bluetigger68 said:
Just received my P4XL yesterday, set ist up and having hidden apps shown in my launcher. EG Solid Explorer unlocker an App without any function. Anybody experiencing the same and any clou what to do? Already cleared Pixel launchers storage but that didn't fix it. Thanks.
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Can't hide apps anymore.
There has never been a possibility to hide Apps with Pixel Launcher. But some Apps shouldn't be visible in the App drawer as they just don't need to be EG Solid Explorer unlocker, the older Pixel Wallpapier Apps. In my Pixel 2 XL with Android 10 it works like it should.
Anyone?
seeing same issue here. Many posts on reddit as well.
Nova launcher was doing the same thing. I had to manually hide them within the launcher but pixel launcher doesn't have that option. It might just be something within the app that needs to be set that the developers have to adjust.
I've seen this on my Taimen with one of the latter betas but with final 10 evereything works like IT should on my P2XL. So I guess it's something related to Coral.
I'm experiencing the same thing, Mirco G on my other pixel phone is hidden but on the pixel 4 XL it shows without any option to hide or automatically hiding itself.
Same issue here with "Brother Print Service Plugin" & "Pixel Tips" showing in the app dawer, as bluetigger68 said above, this issue was present in Android 10 beta's, in my case this was on my Pixel 3 XL and was fixed in the final release, but this bug has returned on my Pixel 4 XL.
Just installed latest security update, didn't fix it.
But the update won't finish after the restart and drains my battery...
December patch fixed it for me
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Hello all, over the last 2-3 days when installing apps with known widgets they aren't showing up so you can select and add. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app and nothing. If I restart the device then the widget will show up to add. Another odd thing is when the app is uninstalled the widget is showing up to add. The app is uninstalled and this is happening. I try to add the widget to see what it does and it creates the little Android. If you long press to add the widget to the home screen it gives a meassgae that reads "Create Widget and Allow Access? After you create widget, Google app can access all data it disolays. Always allow Google Apps to create widgets and access their data with a check box. There are also cancel and delete options. They both don't do anything. If you check the box and select create it brings you back to the widget select area. Device is stock. No recent apps aside from one bad weather app. Any ideas? This is a new issue aside from the early shutdown before 0% battery. First it was 2% 15% and now 18% tonight. Disappointing for a $650 device. Thanks!
I didn't understand, actually what are you talking about?
Sorry, I realize it may be confusing. It seems to be unusual. I've attached a screenshot of what shows then you try add a widget that is from an app that is uninstalled. There should not be a widget listed in the listing to add when an app is uninstalled . Now the initial issue is when an app is installed that offers a widget I'm not seeing it in the widget listing area. I've uninstalled the app and reinstalled and widget still doesn't show in list. If I reboot the phone then I usually see the widget. Very odd! Any thoughts?
Having this problem too. Just added CurrentWidget and its not showing under "add widget". Restarted and the widgets there. Stock 5.1
I have the same problem , you have to reboot phone after adding widgets each time
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I have the same problem , you have to reboot phone after adding widgets each time
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Yeah, there are others with the same issue. For sure seems like an operating system bug. 5.1 update did not fix it. It just started a few week ago. I wonder if it has something to do with the stock launcher.
I've always thought that was the norm, but others feel it is a bug.
Try restarting system UI after install instead of a reboot and I'm told that should accomplish the same thing for you to see the new widgets in the list.
Are you guys using the standard Google launcher? I have never seen this issue but run Apex or Nova
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sanman202 said:
Hello all, over the last 2-3 days when installing apps with known widgets they aren't showing up so you can select and add. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app and nothing. If I restart the device then the widget will show up to add. Another odd thing is when the app is uninstalled the widget is showing up to add. The app is uninstalled and this is happening. I try to add the widget to see what it does and it creates the little Android. If you long press to add the widget to the home screen it gives a meassgae that reads "Create Widget and Allow Access? After you create widget, Google app can access all data it disolays. Always allow Google Apps to create widgets and access their data with a check box. There are also cancel and delete options. They both don't do anything. If you check the box and select create it brings you back to the widget select area. Device is stock. No recent apps aside from one bad weather app. Any ideas? This is a new issue aside from the early shutdown before 0% battery. First it was 2% 15% and now 18% tonight. Disappointing for a $650 device. Thanks!
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This is exactly what happened to mine too, currently upgraded to 5.1 lollipop. I have to reset phone to factory setting, widgets still not coming up. I also having problem installing a chinese micro-blogging app called 'Weibo' . This is what I got:
Unknown error code during application install: "-505"
No solution yet~~ :crying::crying:
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baconfrankie said:
This is exactly what happened to mine too, currently upgraded to 5.1 lollipop. I have to reset phone to factory setting, widgets still not coming up. I also having problem installing a chinese micro-blogging app called 'Weibo' . This is what I got:
Unknown error code during application install: "-505"
No solution yet~~ :crying::crying:
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I've restarted the device, it's working now, but still having issue installing the app~
baconfrankie said:
. I also having problem installing a chinese micro-blogging app called 'Weibo' the app~
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Yeah no red flags there. The Chinese are known for their love of bloggers.
http://appslova.com/android-fix-unknown-error-code-application-install-505-error-505/
also red flags get it?
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I managed to replace the launcher in Fire OS 5.0.0. I just (sideloaded) copied the apk for smartlauncher and installed it. It was working fine, until the tablet (during use) restarted and installed 5.0.1. After the update, I had the default launcher again.
For older Kindel devices, I read, that you can block (in Lollipop it's now hide) the amazon launcher via adb.
pm list packages does not show a com.amazon.otter package, so hiding it, doesn't work. Instead I found com.amazon.firelauncher but if I hide (block) that package, a tap on the home button brings up a message from the parent control saying "The requested action is not permitted. Check Parental Controls settings and retry."
Any other ideas what I can try to replace the launcher?
Exact same issue here. Looks like the fire os update 5.0.1 locked things down a lot. You also can't give SD card write access to an app anymore as the SD card doesn't appear in the file manager that opens (eg when trying to copy a file from internal to sd card via es explorer) - but this did work on 5.0.0.
Really hoping someone manages to root this thing fairly quickly, it has awesome potential for a cheap little device but Amazon's persistence in locking stuff down is frustrating.
I've tried to set multiple launchers as default, but none of them work. You can't even "clear" the default settings for Fire Launcher. The app "Home Switcher" doesn't work either.
I think we'll have to wait until someone roots it to achieve it, as it is impossible right now.
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I've tried to set multiple launchers as default, but none of them work. You can't even "clear" the default settings for Fire Launcher. The app "Home Switcher" doesn't work either.
I think we'll have to wait until someone roots it to achieve it, as it is impossible right now.
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It's extra annoying because it was possible until the day-1 update. That update prevented changing the default launcher, and prevented micro-sd storage from appearing when granting permissions to write to external storage.
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Any other ideas what I can try to replace the launcher?
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Maybe Gatesjr debloater tool (here on xda) will work to disable launcher package you identified. Also, see if you have com.android.launcher. This is stock launcher on 2014 models running OS 5.
Can we overwrite the ab with the Google now launcher?
Just wondering if anyone's found a solution for this yet. I'm game for being a guines pig and trying things..
joesee said:
Just wondering if anyone's found a solution for this yet. I'm game for being a guines pig and trying things..
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I realize you're anxious, but if there are no posts, you don't need to ask again...
ldeveraux said:
I realize you're anxious, but if there are no posts, you don't need to ask again...
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Aww, c'mon, be nice. It had been a few days and no one said anything. If anyone had an idea and was looking for people willing to brick to test because it was so cheap, I was willing to offer.
Just for the fun of it, I'm going to play with testing all the different "universal" rooting options to see if I can get around the launcher issue and I'll report back what I find.
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I managed to replace the launcher in Fire OS 5.0.0. I just (sideloaded) copied the apk for smartlauncher and installed it. It was working fine, until the tablet (during use) restarted and installed 5.0.1. After the update, I had the default launcher again.
For older Kindel devices, I read, that you can block (in Lollipop it's now hide) the amazon launcher via adb.
pm list packages does not show a com.amazon.otter package, so hiding it, doesn't work. Instead I found com.amazon.firelauncher but if I hide (block) that package, a tap on the home button brings up a message from the parent control saying "The requested action is not permitted. Check Parental Controls settings and retry."
Any other ideas what I can try to replace the launcher?
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There is also a systemui app in there somewhere. I wonder if that is related?
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This discussion gives me an idea.. Could one unpack a new fire and block the OTA by disabling the update mechanism allowing for the launcher and sdcard exploit to remain?
rivethead23 said:
This discussion gives me an idea.. Could one unpack a new fire and block the OTA by disabling the update mechanism allowing for the launcher and sdcard exploit to remain?
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If you connect to wifi during the initial setup it automatically does the update. At least it did it on mine.
Yeah that is what I am proposing before ever connecting to WiFi. Hmm is it worth $50 for me to find out. My initial one is already updated so no joy there.
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Yeah that is what I am proposing before ever connecting to WiFi. Hmm is it worth $50 for me to find out. My initial one is already updated so no joy there.
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As far as I know someone did that in one of the other threads and then used the OTG ethernet adapter. I personally am not a fan of the idea though to only be able to access the Internet via the adapter.
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I'm interested in this issue. There's a thread about using ADB Shell in Fire HD to block the package amazon.device.otter to allow default installation of another launcher. I finally got ADB to accept the Fire 7 (USB driver was a big challenge) but in new version of Android Block command has been replaced by Hide command. Anyway, hiding amazon.device.otter had no effect. On the other hand, hiding com.amazon.firelauncher almost did the trick, it defaults to new launcher (in my case Nova), but then sort of freezes, citing Parental Controls. Anyway, I almost got there. Anyone else's input is appreciated.
Any way to return to the initial 5.0 OS? Damned update...
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Any way to return to the initial 5.0 OS? Damned update...
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So I got this working without rooting.
I'm on the latest preview for 5.0.1 asof the time this post was written. I am not sure what I did...
I had sideloaded google play store & services and got that working for 5.0.1. From there I grabbed the google now launcher.
I hid the com.amazon.firelauncher as well as some amazon parental controls package (don't remember the name). It did give me the error about parental controls. I ended up rebooting and it went to the upgrade screen again for updating the OS. It stayed there for a while and I thought it froze so I rebooted again. It then appeared to go through the fire os install again.
Once more it started up (while plugged in to computer) and it gave me the parental controls error. However, after a few minutes the google now launcher started working. It went through some intro screen and viola. My google now launcher now comes up as default when my kindle starts.
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So I got this working without rooting.
I'm on the latest preview for 5.0.1 asof the time this post was written. I am not sure what I did...
I had sideloaded google play store & services and got that working for 5.0.1. From there I grabbed the google now launcher.
I hid the com.amazon.firelauncher as well as some amazon parental controls package (don't remember the name). It did give me the error about parental controls. I ended up rebooting and it went to the upgrade screen again for updating the OS. It stayed there for a while and I thought it froze so I rebooted again. It then appeared to go through the fire os install again.
Once more it started up (while plugged in to computer) and it gave me the parental controls error. However, after a few minutes the google now launcher started working. It went through some intro screen and viola. My google now launcher now comes up as default when my kindle starts.
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Was it "com.amazon.parentalcontrols"??
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Was it "com.amazon.parentalcontrols"??
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Yes that must of been it.
The home button will not work because that parental controls dialog will pop up. To get around it I click up in the google search bar above and then hit the back button. That will cause the desktop to show. It should also show if you close all open programs.
I want to share this, in case someone else gets into the same bad spot. Perhaps it might help someone.
I unboxed my Nokia 8 this afternoon, and so far I'm impressed with the call quality and general build of the phone. All was going well, until I installed my favorite launcher (Nova Launcher Prime), and then I used a Nova Launcher backup file from another phone, which had been running Nougat. Then, I started getting this error: "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped". The screen would show this, flash off, flash on, show this, and repeat. The only action I could perform was to power off or restart. A few seconds after a restart, the problem recur.
This seems (based on reading random forum threads around the web) to have been a problem between Oreo and the "transparent notification bar" setting in Nova Launcher. I'm testing running Nova right now, without using the backup file from the old phone, and so far, so good. I did a factory reset of my phone, but you if anyone finds themselves in a similar fix, you can also try rebooting into Safe Mode and uninstalling Nova (or whatever app causes the error).
I am using Nova Launcher Prime and have transparency enabled. No errors at all. But I have set up everything from scratch.
GpoGoGo
Nova Launcher Prime works fine here after backing up from my Moto G5 Plus
Nova Launcher works fine here too. I've used Nova for a while and it's been my experience also that restoring a Nova backup from a previous phone can result in problems. Having said that, restoration on the same phone the backup has been made on has always worked flawlessly. If you start from scratch with Nova on a new phone (somewhat of a nuisance) all works well
Nova prime beta was the first thing I installed, great on Nougat and even better on Oreo.
No issues for me.
I imported a backup layout then tweaked it instead of new setup.
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I want to share this, in case someone else gets into the same bad spot. Perhaps it might help someone.
I unboxed my Nokia 8 this afternoon, and so far I'm impressed with the call quality and general build of the phone. All was going well, until I installed my favorite launcher (Nova Launcher Prime), and then I used a Nova Launcher backup file from another phone, which had been running Nougat. Then, I started getting this error: "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped". The screen would show this, flash off, flash on, show this, and repeat. The only action I could perform was to power off or restart. A few seconds after a restart, the problem recur.
This seems (based on reading random forum threads around the web) to have been a problem between Oreo and the "transparent notification bar" setting in Nova Launcher. I'm testing running Nova right now, without using the backup file from the old phone, and so far, so good. I did a factory reset of my phone, but you if anyone finds themselves in a similar fix, you can also try rebooting into Safe Mode and uninstalling Nova (or whatever app causes the error).
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I've bad experience with any kind of backups (including Google backup) - always something goes wrong on any device.
I'll suggest you that when you migrating to new device just don't use any backups.
Back to topic.
I've transparent bar on (I think this is default setting) and no issues at all.
It's definitely backup fault.
I have recently started to have this issue, not sure if it is Nova causing it or something else.
I notice 2 things alongside the system crash -
Often when trying to open the camera app it will trigger the crash no matter if I have no apps open in history or 20 open.
When this happens the phone runs very hot and does not respond to anything, even the power button.
Occasionally the app draw will open (swipe up method) but not show any apps and I need to leave it for some time.
Right now I have uninstalled Nova and will use the stock launcher for a few days to test it, even though I really do not like the stock launcher as it has zero options to customise or use icon sets
I'll report back how the phone performs in the next few days but if anyone has any more info from their experiences it would be good.
celticchrys said:
I want to share this, in case someone else gets into the same bad spot. Perhaps it might help someone.
I unboxed my Nokia 8 this afternoon, and so far I'm impressed with the call quality and general build of the phone. All was going well, until I installed my favorite launcher (Nova Launcher Prime), and then I used a Nova Launcher backup file from another phone, which had been running Nougat. Then, I started getting this error: "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped". The screen would show this, flash off, flash on, show this, and repeat. The only action I could perform was to power off or restart. A few seconds after a restart, the problem recur.
This seems (based on reading random forum threads around the web) to have been a problem between Oreo and the "transparent notification bar" setting in Nova Launcher. I'm testing running Nova right now, without using the backup file from the old phone, and so far, so good. I did a factory reset of my phone, but you if anyone finds themselves in a similar fix, you can also try rebooting into Safe Mode and uninstalling Nova (or whatever app causes the error).
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I had problems with my Nova launcher. Used a backup from my old phone and then Nova made the battery drain very fast. Removed it and it's files then installed it again without the backup. Made a new config from scratch and now the battery is fine.
So far no issues with stock launcher or Microsoft launcher.
If it is still stable I will go for a fresh install of Nova in a couple of days.
Does anyone know what this Toast Message is about on Nokia 7 Plus running on Pie DP 4.1? Had the same on DP 4 as well. I did asked many other 7 Plus users who are on same version as I am and none of them are getting that very Toast.
Screenshot attached.
TIA!
Happened when I disabled "Device Health Services" system app.
The toast disappeared after enabling the app.
I noticed this too when looking at Adapative Battery. I have no idea what I'm meant to do about it.
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Happened when I disabled "Device Health Services" system app.
The toast disappeared after enabling the app.
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Internal name of Health Service is "Turbo".
Well Xiaomi don't allow third party launchers.
I managed to get around this annoying setting with Nova Launcher by going into Nova Launcher settings and setting it there.
Just in case anybody panics
Same thing happened to me, it seems that setting it from Nova did the trick, i was panicking for awhile that i had to use that ****! LOL
I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..
danitaro said:
I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..
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Give contact sync all permissions and pop up etc and auto start. Should work fine. Works for me.
I had to follow this guide and manually install the APD for the background service but after that everything worked flawlessly.
https://www.nextpit.com/how-to-sync-google-contacts-with-xiaomi-miui
How the heck are you guys typing with 3rd party launcher?
Third party launcher seems to force removal of the bottom gesture bar. When this happens, then when typing on the keyboard, the space button for example is directly touching the bottom of the device, and it becomes hard to use the space bar with it so close to the edge because the touch detection gets wonky. Have you guys noticed this? This is with Gboard. Any workarounds? It's just too hard for me to type like that.
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How the heck are you guys typing with 3rd party launcher?
Third party launcher seems to force removal of the bottom gesture bar. When this happens, then when typing on the keyboard, the space button for example is directly touching the bottom of the device, and it becomes hard to use the space bar with it so close to the edge because the touch detection gets wonky. Have you guys noticed this? This is with Gboard. Any workarounds? It's just too hard for me to type like that.
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Nope. Working perfect using lawnchair and SwiftKey here.
danitaro said:
I was panicking and i found another way also..
i downloaded 'mimui hidden setting' --> manage applications --> show system apps --> system launcher --> launcher --> and here I was able to select nova
anyone else had any hurdles?
i wasn't able to instal 'Revolut' from the appstore..
and google contacts isn't syncing..
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Did you uinstall revolut finally?
If that app doesn't work, the phone is a no go for me...
boober78 said:
Did you uinstall revolut finally?
If that app doesn't work, the phone is a no go for me...
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I installed it. It works perfectly.
Actually everything works perfectly. Don't see any difference from my Samsung S20. except that this phone is much better :d
danitaro said:
I installed it. It works perfectly.
Actually everything works perfectly. Don't see any difference from my Samsung S20. except that this phone is much better :d
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Are you on Chinese ROM or xiaomi.eu?
chinese
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chinese
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How did you do it? I cannot see revolut in the play store. Deal breaker for me.
Just sideload it.. google: revolut apk
En then choose apkmirror or something and I stall it and it works the same..
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Just sideload it.. google: revolut apk
En then choose apkmirror or something and I stall it and it works the same..
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Did it already. Confusing part was, there was a bundle package that didn't install, but separate apk did the trick..
I found that if you enable, "OEM unlocking" in the Developer settings, it disables the security settings that has to due with the launcher restrictions, and I was able to choose any launcher.
Problem is, can you use full screen gesture with 3rd party launcher ? Can't seems to make it work with Nova on MIUI 12.5 A11
Never used this device but with my 10+ the native launcher is superior to all 3rd party ones I tried including Nova. Stability is crucial for a launcher as it can boot loop you in a second... been there, done that, twice. No other app on a stock phone can trash a clean load faster is what I discovered
If you see glitches and especially unstable behavior with a 3rd party launcher know that a boot loop may be ust the next reboot away.
And if that isn't bad enough all the launchers I tried including Nova were slower, used more resources, battery and/or weren't as functional as the stock one. Many weren't even stable
I don't have time for that kind of $...
Before the MiUi 12.1.1 you could use a tool from an russian developer forum and temporary bypass everything by adb loading some sort of apk.
Yesterday I updated to MiUi 12.1.1 and if you have 3rd party launcher, closing app via app view/task manager doesn't work, also Xiaomi doesn't allow you to use gesture navigation with 3rd party launcher.
If you set the 3rd party launcher, and activate gestures with a bit of adb magic, it will work for a couple of seconds. I believe a python script that loops the command, would help here but I noticed that it prevents you from locking the device and it sometimes crashes the OS.
Anyway, I'm kinda tired of MiUi right now and I'll be switching to an Android GSI rom or the unofficial Pixel Experience rom.
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Problem is, can you use full screen gesture with 3rd party launcher ? Can't seems to make it work with Nova on MIUI 12.5 A11
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Nope, can't either unfortunately.