Here is an odd one, none of the apps that have a 'add to home screen' function are working in terms of adding the shortcut. So if I open OneNote, for example, and choose the 'add to home' on a section it doesn't make the shortcut on the home screen. It does this, or doesn't do it, in both my custom launcher and the pixel launcher. I even tried removing customizations like Tiles app and Button Mapper app and no change.
Any ideas on what might be the issue?
For me it does not work for firefox but works for chrome. Oreo 8.0.
Let me try in Chrome, so far that I know OneNote and Glympse don't work. NOV Oreo 8.0.
*EDIT* No go for Chrome in either launcher, though it did put up the onscreen message that it was added.
I can get the add shortcut feature to work with chrome but not other apps.
I'm seeing the same thing with two different Nexus 5X phones.
I am having the same issue with hangouts not adding to the homescreen!
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This might explain?
https://goo.gl/QhyitH
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Install "QuickShortcutMaker" from PlayStore
This would do the trick for most cases.
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Is there a way to prevent Nova Launcher from showing up in the recently open apps view? It just find it annoying when I close the apps and accidentally close Nova Launcher and it causes a redraw/restart
I'm running the 3.3.13 Linaro Aroma Rom by Apophis and using the most recent AK experimental kernel 722 or something like that.
Any help would be appreciated
App pimp my rom has lock app in memory. Try that. Not sure but in Nova settings there should be an option to lock it in memory to prevent redraws
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namtombout said:
App pimp my rom has lock app in memory. Try that. Not sure but in Nova settings there should be an option to lock it in memory to prevent redraws
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It's not the redraws in particular. I have it already set up to be locked into memory, but it's that I'm closing the app by swiping it off the screen, so it has to reload.
Is it set as your default launcher? If so, it shouldn't do that.
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Im going to guess this is your problem. Go into your nova launcher settings and scroll down. You will see "select default home". Tap it and when it asks you to select the default home, select nova and then "always"
jsgraphicart said:
Is it set as your default launcher? If so, it shouldn't do that.
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Im going to guess this is your problem. Go into your nova launcher settings and scroll down. You will see "select default home". Tap it and when it asks you to select the default home, select nova and then "always"
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well i have quick desk ask my default, and then, in quick desk, nova launcher as the favorite launcher; maybe that's what it is. let me try that.
edit: that worked! but i can't use quick desk anymore. i'll have to find another way to use it. thanks for the help.
anybody the same problem with the pixel ? after android O installed I was happy to use the new notification dots with the pixel launcher - but it seems they do not work with whatsapp. it works fine with nova prime (but this is due to nova) everytime i switch to pixel launcher my whatsapp icon does not show the dots. i have enabled the notification dots in the system as well as in the app. but it does not work
matias0385 said:
anybody the same problem with the pixel ? after android O installed I was happy to use the new notification dots with the pixel launcher - but it seems they do not work with whatsapp. it works fine with nova prime (but this is due to nova) everytime i switch to pixel launcher my whatsapp icon does not show the dots. i have enabled the notification dots in the system as well as in the app. but it does not work
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Mine is doing the same thing. I've done a lot to fix it. And none of my dots work on any app. It used to work before. Already Factory reset my phone too.
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Finally figured it out here are the steps I took in order to fix it.
Settings>Apps and notifications>Advanced>Special app Access>Notification access>Enable only Pixel launcher.
Hope that helps yall
tnosz said:
Mine is doing the same thing. I've done a lot to fix it. And none of my dots work on any app. It used to work before. Already Factory reset my phone too.
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Finally figured it out here are the steps I took in order to fix it.
Settings>Apps and notifications>Advanced>Special app Access>Notification access>Enable only Pixel launcher.
Hope that helps yall
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Thanks!! This really helps!!
Hey all!
I've been doing some searching and can't seem to find an answer to my question: is there a proper Pixel 3 modded/alternative launcher.
I'm looking for a launcher that is identical to the stock launcher (same app drawer, home screens, gap between the search bar and dock etc) but with some extra features like app hiding and custom icons. I've looked at CPL and Rootless Launcher but they don't seem quite right.
Does anyone know if anything exists or is this something I'm going to have to do without (for now) or try and create myself?
As always, TIA!
I believe that's exactly what Lawnchair Launcher is meant to be.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&hl=en_US
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Hey all!
I've been doing some searching and can't seem to find an answer to my question: is there a proper Pixel 3 modded/alternative launcher.
I'm looking for a launcher that is identical to the stock launcher (same app drawer, home screens, gap between the search bar and dock etc) but with some extra features like app hiding and custom icons. I've looked at CPL and Rootless Launcher but they don't seem quite right.
Does anyone know if anything exists or is this something I'm going to have to do without (for now) or try and create myself?
As always, TIA!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-ruthless-pixel-launcher-based-t3755903
cambunch said:
I believe that's exactly what Lawnchair Launcher is meant to be.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&hl=en_US
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Lawnchair doesn't seem to replicate 3XL launcher the same but I could be imagining things so I'll have another look.
billyt1 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-ruthless-pixel-launcher-based-t3755903
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I'd not tried Ruthless so I'll give it a go.
Thank you both!
These were almost perfect except setting them as default launcher gets rid of the suggested apps dock and search bar from the regents/app switcher.
Also, I can't seem to get the Google Feed (swipe left) to install/work properly either.
At this rate I feel I'm leaning more and more likely to root to get my perfect Pixel but doing so within the first six month voids my phone contract Toss plus my s/o is a bit of a technophobe and doesn't want me "breaking a new phone".
Root also kills my banking app and a few games I play so...gah!
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These were almost perfect except setting them as default launcher gets rid of the suggested apps dock and search bar from the regents/app switcher.
Also, I can't seem to get the Google Feed (swipe left) to install/work properly either.
At this rate I feel I'm leaning more and more likely to root to get my perfect Pixel but doing so within the first six month voids my phone contract Toss plus my s/o is a bit of a technophobe and doesn't want me "breaking a new phone".
Root also kills my banking app and a few games I play so...gah!
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Suggested app dock when swiping up is something i miss as well. Just recently began using DU Rom again now that active edge is working. That is really one of the things that i miss while using the included launcher.
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Have y'all try lawnchair 2
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I'm using Lawnchair 2 and I have to say that it's the most similar launcher to the original one at the moment.
Pie recents, feed, even actions in the app drawer, plus all the customization. Usually when you change icon pack you see the original icon in the recents screen, with lauwnchair you have the new icon pack everywhere, even in the recents.
I too want a launcher I can
Hide Apps,
Folders in the launcher itself or groups like Nova.
That's really about it . i'm using nova right now but sometimes i feel it's too heavy
masri1987 said:
I too want a launcher I can
Hide Apps,
Folders in the launcher itself or groups like Nova.
That's really about it . i'm using nova right now but sometimes i feel it's too heavy
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Try the latest alpha of Lawnchair V2. I'm happy with it albeit without the recents dock but the only fix for that is root which I'm not in a position to do at the moment but I guess I can live without of the trade offs. Sesame Shortcuts just got integration too which is cool as well as grouped app drawer like Nova.
beejkitsune said:
Try the latest alpha of Lawnchair V2. I'm happy with it albeit without the recents dock but the only fix for that is root which I'm not in a position to do at the moment but I guess I can live without of the trade offs. Sesame Shortcuts just got integration too which is cool as well as grouped app drawer like Nova.
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question how do i get the recents dock (i have root).. thanks in advanced
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also where's the latest lawnchair v2?
You posted this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tylSWxlAXW1FCYTf-q18SKb8-LCK8Vh/view
Xda posted this
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270208
masri1987 said:
question how do i get the recents dock (i have root).. thanks in advanced
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also where's the latest lawnchair v2?
You posted this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16tylSWxlAXW1FCYTf-q18SKb8-LCK8Vh/view
Xda posted this
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270208
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There is a Magisk module I think called QuickStep that will enable the recents dock and you can get Lawnchair Launcher from either APK Mirror or I follow the Telegram channel.
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There is a Magisk module I think called QuickStep that will enable the recents dock and you can get Lawnchair Launcher from either APK Mirror or I follow the Telegram channel.
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i think u meant quickswitch ... i have that already (not enabled), i just joined their channel, gonna give it a whirl!
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/deletescape/lawnchair/
Can anyone tell me if the new full gestural navigation is playing nice with third party launchers in Q beta 4? Specifically Lawnchair? I know with two button gestures the back arrow stayed on screen the entire time when using a third party launcher, even on the home screen. Not crazy about that look. I'm wondering if the new full gestural navigation in Q, with the slimmed down pill at the bottom of the screen, was functioning normally with third party launchers, same as it does for the default Pixel launcher. Would like to jump on board this Q train, and full gestures, but cannot give up third party launchers to do so.
Thanks in advance.
I am using the full gestures on nova and they work good enough to use daily, I have not tried on other launchers.
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I am using the full gestures on nova and they work good enough to use daily, I have not tried on other launchers.
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Great, thanks, that's good to know. So for the most part, full gesture navigation in Q beta 4 is working the same on Nova as it is in the default pixel launcher? Hopefully that applies to Lawnchair, and other third party launchers as well.
It is a useable service, has the odd issue when accessing recent items but have not noticed anything else.
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I am using the full gestures on nova and they work good enough to use daily, I have not tried on other launchers.
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What is the trick to get into the app draw instead of recent apps when swiping up?
So swiping up on the line in full gesture navigation opens recents every time? Instead of the app drawer?
Can a separate gesture then be set in a third party launcher to open the app drawer when swiping up on the homescreen? Could be a work around.
Swiping up does open the app drawer but there is a fine line between the recent app action and opening the app drawer
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The trick I use is to swipe up slightly above the line, don't touch the line as you get recent apps.
And, non of the previous method on Android Pie works to bring it back. Seems the activity that is used to enable this itself has been removed from the Android 10 cause I can't find any through Nova Launcher. Do share if anybody has managed to enable or disable the full bezel in Android 10.
Wilson Shrestha said:
And, non of the previous method on Android Pie works to bring it back. Seems the activity that is used to enable this itself has been removed from the Android 10 cause I can't find any through Nova Launcher. Do share if anybody has managed to enable or disable the full bezel in Android 10.
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Last option in the following screenshot
KapilKhandelwal said:
Last option in the following screenshot
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Not available on all model and never has been.
MrBelter said:
Not available on all model and never has been.
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Oh okay. I wasn't aware
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And, non of the previous method on Android Pie works to bring it back. Seems the activity that is used to enable this itself has been removed from the Android 10 cause I can't find any through Nova Launcher. Do share if anybody has managed to enable or disable the full bezel in Android 10.
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Are you saying the nova launcher method no longer works?
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KapilKhandelwal said:
Oh okay. I wasn't aware
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It is bonkers, i don't know why it is not just an easy to find setting for all to use anyway.
MrBelter said:
It is bonkers, i don't know why it is not just an easy to find setting for all to use anyway.
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So is it buried somewhere deep in Settings or straight up absent?
Wilson Shrestha said:
And, non of the previous method on Android Pie works to bring it back. Seems the activity that is used to enable this itself has been removed from the Android 10 cause I can't find any through Nova Launcher. Do share if anybody has managed to enable or disable the full bezel in Android 10.
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Tried Nacho Notch?
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So is it buried somewhere deep in Settings or straight up absent?
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Absent, you have to use software from a 3rd party to enable it, i use the Nova Launcher method on Android 9, it will be a shame it that no longer works as well.
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1. Install Nova Launcher (you don't have to use it, just install it)
2. Tap And hold on home screen and go to widgets
3. Chose Nova Launcher - Activities and place it on home screen
4. Scroll Down until you find settings and open it
5. Now scroll all the way down until you see Status bar style (.settings$NotchSettingsActivity)
6. Select it
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Absent, you have to use software from a 3rd party to enable it, i use the Nova Launcher method on Android 9, it will be a shame it that no longer works as well.
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1. Install Nova Launcher (you don't have to use it, just install it)
2. Tap And hold on home screen and go to widgets
3. Chose Nova Launcher - Activities and place it on home screen
4. Scroll Down until you find settings and open it
5. Now scroll all the way down until you see Status bar style (.settings$NotchSettingsActivity)
6. Select it
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That's some process. Tough luck
I assume you've tried Nacho Notch. Doesn't work?
I was having the same issue with my repaired Nokia 8.1 (flashed with clean Android 10). And the Nova Launcher option was not working anymore (setting not available). A Google session found this thread and the solution there works for me:
Simply download 'settings database editor' from the play store and alter the 'notchfullbezel' setting. I have a UK TA-1128 and it works perfectly for me
Just change the option notch_full_bezel from 1 (black background) to 0 (your wallpaper) and there the notch is.
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I was having the same issue with my repaired Nokia 8.1 (flashed with clean Android 10). And the Nova Launcher option was not working anymore (setting not available). A Google session found this thread and the solution there works for me:
Simply download 'settings database editor' from the play store and alter the 'notchfullbezel' setting. I have a UK TA-1128 and it works perfectly for me
Just change the option notch_full_bezel from 1 (black background) to 0 (your wallpaper) and there the notch is.
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Yes.... Its working for me. Thanks.