[GUIDE]Enable more homescreens on default launcher - Xperia Arc Themes and Apps

I found this MOD to enable more Home screen for Default Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138791
I Modded one with 7 Home screen with 100% Transparency
View attachment Home.apk

Thanks for the information! BTW, this it for new firmware right?
EDIT : It says application not installed

Cool, thanks... so how do I replace it? Just installed it or need to delete previous home? so I guess its possible to have transition effect for the home eh soon?

Download, move to system/app, change permissions (same as original), move original se home to sd card, reboot. 7 screens, v. handy, thanks
sinkster

So that's need to root huh? Thanks for the information!

Yes you need root. Use Root Explorer and replace the Home.apk to System/apps
or use ADB
Code:
adb push Home.apk /sdcard/
adb shell
$su
#mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system
#busybox cp -R /sdcard/Home.apk /system/app/
#sync
#reboot
Thanks thomassafca for the steps.

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ShyamSasi said:
I found this MOD to enable more Home screen for Default Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138791
I Modded one with 7 Home screen with 100% Transparency
View attachment 695923
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Anyway to mod it with 5 rows instead of default 4 rows? (I'm ok if you could post the modded apk file instead also)

Modify the integers.xml under Home.apk\res\values
Code:
<integer name="number_of_desktop_panes">[B][COLOR="Red"]5[/COLOR][/B]</integer>
I can modify but I have to do it when I get home. Now I'm at office.

Can we get more rows and columns please?

hellocng said:
Can we get more rows and columns please?
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Not sure if that's possible. If you like you could use this program.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.h9kdroid.multicon&hl=en

prathaban said:
Anyway to mod it with 5 rows instead of default 4 rows? (I'm ok if you could post the modded apk file instead also)
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This is with 5 rows View attachment Home.apk

ShyamSasi said:
This is with 5 rows View attachment 697662
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This is 5 screens, not 5 rows.
I would use the app you recommended but I would like to use the extra row for widget, not icons. Thanks, though.

hellocng said:
This is 5 screens, not 5 rows.
I would use the app you recommended but I would like to use the extra row for widget, not icons. Thanks, though.
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Oops ... Misread it
Edit: I tried but didn't work Maybe someone can try it

hellocng said:
Can we get more rows and columns please?
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Your best best is to try another launcher.

But I like the SE widgets.

ShyamSasi said:
This is with 5 rows View attachment 697662
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hellocng said:
This is 5 screens, not 5 rows.
I would use the app you recommended but I would like to use the extra row for widget, not icons. Thanks, though.
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Oops ... Misread it
Edit: I tried but didn't work Maybe someone can try it
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Anyone tried it? Is it 5 rows instead of default 4 rows?

how to transparent home Doc
hy Bro
i know how to make more home screen panels
but i dont know how to make transparent home doc will you please tell me
how you transparent the home doc
after decompile home.apk where i need to do modification ???????

guys, I just read the complete forum, can anyone confirm if its possible to have (6X4) or (5X4) screens with the Default Launcher, (m Ok with five screens)
If its possible, please help to share the apk with (6X4), thanks!!

Well, how about 9 screen?

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Replacing Icons ?

Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
sm625614 said:
Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
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Icon thread read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311832
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
sm625614 said:
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
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OK you need to look in Galaxy S II Themes and Apps
sm625614 said:
Sorry i ment actully replacing the icons on the homescreen
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What launcher are you using? Most allow you to replace icons with ones of your choosing, you'll just have to put them on your sdcard.
If you're wanting to theme icons at the system level, or your launcher doesn't allow you to select a custom icon, then you'll have to modify apks.
sm625614 said:
Hello all,
I am running Check Rom V6 right now. I have 5 icons, dialer, contacts, messaging, home, and apps. I was wondering if someone could guide me on how to use these icons. They are all in a .png format. Any help is very much appreciated.
Thanks
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Send me the icons and I'll make a flashable .zip for you that will change them, hassle free ( plus a recovery one so you can revert them if you don't like them ).
It's 2 minutes of work
Edit : I figure you want to change them while using Touchwiz, because replacement launchers do it easily anyway
Thank You Sir!!!!
I have uploaded the contacts messaing apps and all icons i dont need the dialer as it is stock look in the newest 2.3.6 builds
sm625614 said:
Thank You Sir!!!!
I have uploaded the contacts messaing apps and all icons i dont need the dialer as it is stock look in the newest 2.3.6 builds
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Ok , I'm onto it now
Edit : K, it's done
http://www.mediafire.com/?tg582yvin5z4jz3
CWM -> Install update from sdcard ( don't worry about "enter the Vertumus world" text, I just edited Vert's zip a bit )
tested on my phone and works like a charm
Now I just need to wait till my CheckROM v6 finishes downloading so I can make a restore zip for you.
I'm not sure what the default icons are in new version and I need it anyway
Check this post later on. Post a screenshot when you flash it
Sir dont worry about the the restore packages i have a backup. I will post a screen shot thank you soo much though
sm625614 said:
Sir dont worry about the the restore packages i have a backup. I will post a screen shot thank you soo much though
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It was nothing, really
Edit : Saw your screenshot, I'm now considering even keeping them XD
mudferret said:
If you're wanting to theme icons at the system level, or your launcher doesn't allow you to select a custom icon, then you'll have to modify apks.
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Not strictly true - although it is an app drawer replacement.
Can change icons and names with this, my favourite ever app ever of all time ever.
As I've posted before, if there's an easier way to edit icons/text and retain functionality, I have yet to find it.
Especially because I couldn't modify an apk if my life was at stake...
B3311 said:
Not strictly true - although it is an app drawer replacement.
Can change icons and names with this, my favourite ever app ever of all time ever.
As I've posted before, if there's an easier way to edit icons/text and retain functionality, I have yet to find it.
Especially because I couldn't modify an apk if my life was at stake...
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Actually, the easiest way is using vrtheme, no need to modify apks or use anything else than the Touchwiz launcher itself
Check the last post on the previous page
Sounds Good
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
Actually, the easiest way is using vrtheme, no need to modify apks or use anything else than the Touchwiz launcher itself
Check the last post on the previous page
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Thanks, I'll take your word for it. But I don't use TW launcher, and the app I refer to gives me a list view - a dealbreaker for me, was looking for a listview forever and a day, and I'll never go back
B3311 said:
Thanks, I'll take your word for it. But I don't use TW launcher, and the app I refer to gives me a list view - a dealbreaker for me, was looking for a listview forever and a day, and I'll never go back
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Mate are you serious ?
You have the list view in touchwiz too
Open appdrawer -> options button ( the one to the left of the home button ) -> List View...
I just hope you were joking
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
Mate are you serious ?
You have the list view in touchwiz too
Open appdrawer -> options button ( the one to the left of the home button ) -> List View...
I just hope you were joking
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Not joking, sorry. Haven't used nor installed TW launcher for about 7 months.
Live and learn - glad to be corrected, and not worried about my ignorance being on public display. Can hardly backtrack now can I?
Can you edit icons and app names there too?
B3311 said:
Not joking, sorry. Haven't used nor installed TW launcher for about 7 months.
Live and learn - glad to be corrected, and not worried about my ignorance being on public display. Can hardly backtrack now can I?
Can you edit icons and app names there too?
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Nah, Touchwiz basically sucks for everything I checked out that alternate app drawer app, it looks cool, pretty customizable I'm sure MIUI users adore it XD

[MOD][27-OCT][XXALJ7] TW Launcher 4x5 [WP Scroll, Page Buddy, Fav Contacts Widget]

This is my mod of the TouchWiz Launcher taken from WanamLite's v1.4 (XXALJ7) and modded using the guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27433971#post27433971
Credits go to Wanam for his ROM and Toss3 for his newbie friendly guide.
Downloads:
4x5 home and drawer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1435233&d=1351354174
Favorite Contacts widget fixed for 4x5 Home: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1435552&d=1351361941
5x5 home and drawer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1436221&d=1351383225
Instructions:
Download the zip and flash it in CWM. If you're so inclined, you can also manually extract "Sec2Launcher.apk" and "SimpleFavoritesWidget.apk" from the zips and copy them to "system/app". Don't forget to set permissions afterwards!
Known Issues:
Breaks several Sammy widgets like Dual Clock (Analog), Digital Clock , Weather, S-Planner Widgets, Favorite Apps, Favorite Contacts
does your mod work with ALJ1? thanks
What are the values on default launcher without mods
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ChillyChan said:
If there is enough interest, I will "try" to work on other sizes. I can't guarantee anything though as it takes a lot of patience to get the layout right. I do have a working 5x5 homescreen and drawer so I can upload that if anyone wants it. Personally, I prefer the 4x5 layout cause it gives me one more row of icons while still retaining some "breathing space".
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5x5 would be nice
duongnt said:
does your mod work with ALJ1? thanks
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I think so. Why don't you give it a try? Just backup your SecLauncher2.apk and also install Apex Launcher for fallback in case something goes wrong, and if it does, just copy back the backed up file to system/app.
sohebq said:
What are the values on default launcher without mods
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Default values on WanamLite v1.4 are 4x4 home, 5x5 drawer. There was a typo in the OP but fixed now
SeanX said:
5x5 would be nice
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Uploaded! Favorite Contacts will be broken however as it needs to be fixed for every specific layout and I don't have the time to do it.
ChillyChan said:
I think so. Why don't you give it a try? Just backup your SecLauncher2.apk and also install Apex Launcher for fallback in case something goes wrong, and if it does, just copy back the backed up file to system/app.
Default values on WanamLite v1.4 are 4x4 home, 5x5 drawer. There was a typo in the OP but fixed now
Uploaded! Favorite Contacts will be broken however as it needs to be fixed for every specific layout and I don't have the time to do it.
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how does one go about fixing all borked widgets to work on 5x5 and favorites and so forth. just a q
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Note2.. yep
notown775 said:
how does one go about fixing all borked widgets to work on 5x5 and favorites and so forth. just a q
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Note2.. yep
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I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27433971#post27433971 to decompile the widget apk, edit the required values and recompile the apk.
After decompiling the widget apk, you have to play around with the values found in "res\values-sw359dp-xhdpi\dimens.xml". It's mostly trial and error. Other XMLs might be needed but I fixed the Favorite Contacts widget with "dimens.xml" alone. I also edited some pngs in "res\drawable-sw359dp-xhdpi" to fix aspect ratios but it's not needed if you're fine with some circles being a bit oval.

Droid turbo command center widget

I extracted the command center widget from my droid turbo for use on my new moto x. The zip contains the apk and odex.apk. use a file browser and place them both in system/app folder. Change permissions on the apk file to 0777. To get it to fit properly on stock launcher you must have xposed installed and use xposed gel settings. In home screen change width to -2 and widget will fit properly. If you're using a third party launcher it should fit fine.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhe2hgcf4xg9p1j/commandcenter.zip?dl=0
So this won't work without root?
Nope. Tried to install like a normal apk. No luck @sthpaw01
damn you verizon!
just thinking will this work on non rooted motox if i deodex the app
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Looks cool! Thanks for sharing!
It is my understanding that 0777 translates to rwx rwx rwx. After copying the apk and odex files to system/app and changing permissions for the apk file, it still refuses to install on my rooted xt1092. Am I doing something wrong? I'm quite the noob when it comes to setting permissions, so I won't be surprised if I've messed up at that step.
HAXTREME said:
It is my understanding that 0777 translates to rwx rwx rwx. After copying the apk and odex files to system/app and changing permissions for the apk file, it still refuses to install on my rooted xt1092. Am I doing something wrong? I'm quite the noob when it comes to setting permissions, so I won't be surprised if I've messed up at that step.
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Everything else in system/app is rw-r-r, maybe give that a shot? Haven't had a chance to mess with it myself.
borxnx said:
Everything else in system/app is rw-r-r, maybe give that a shot? Haven't had a chance to mess with it myself.
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Tried, but that didn't work either. Thanks though!
HAXTREME said:
Tried, but that didn't work either. Thanks though!
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Hmm, just made a flashable zip for it, maybe I'll wait for more info to do that just yet...
Or wouldn't it give itself the proper permissions at boot after flashing in recovery?
0644 / rw r r should be permissions. Reboot after placing in system/app
bmwh0r3 said:
0644 / rw r r should be permissions. Reboot after placing in system/app
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No luck with 644 and a reboot either. Looks like I'll just have to give this a pass for now.
bhp090808 said:
I extracted the command center widget from my droid turbo for use on my new moto x. The zip contains the apk and odex.apk. use a file browser and place them both in system/app folder. Change permissions on the apk file to 0777. To get it to fit properly on stock launcher you must have xposed installed and use xposed gel settings. In home screen change width to -2 and widget will fit properly. If you're using a third party launcher it should fit fine.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhe2hgcf4xg9p1j/commandcenter.zip?dl=0
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I'm using Nova, and when you click the 3 dots to extend the weather and calendar panels, the sides get cut off because the widget is too big. Any idea how to fix it and shrink it down?
_MetalHead_ said:
I'm using Nova, and when you click the 3 dots to extend the weather and calendar panels, the sides get cut off because the widget is too big. Any idea how to fix it and shrink it down?
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I used xposed as described in the first post
bhp090808 said:
I used xposed as described in the first post
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OK, so that will work even though I'm not using the google launcher?
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OK, so that will work even though I'm not using the google launcher?
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It might. Give it a shot
bhp090808 said:
It might. Give it a shot
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No dice. Didn't even work on the google launcher. You sure all you did was adjust the width margins? I don't see how that would physically shrink the widget.
_MetalHead_ said:
No dice. Didn't even work on the google launcher. You sure all you did was adjust the width margins? I don't see how that would physically shrink the widget.
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It didn't shrink the widget it just made room for the widget to fit on the screen I haven't had time to try to decompile and resize the widgets manually I will when I get a chance here's a picture to show that it will that when adjusting the margins
bhp090808 said:
It didn't shrink the widget it just made room for the widget to fit on the screen I haven't had time to try to decompile and resize the widgets manually I will when I get a chance here's a picture to show that it will that when adjusting the margins
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On mine, it's not the margins that's cutting off the sides, it's that the widget is physically too big for the screen. See my screenshot. Are you sure you haven't done anything else prior that would affect it? Like changing your DPI or something? The widget looks smaller on yours than it does mine.
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On mine, it's not the margins that's cutting off the sides, it's that the widget is physically too big for the screen. See my screenshot. Are you sure you haven't done anything else prior that would affect it? Like changing your DPI or something? The widget looks smaller on yours than it does mine.
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Nope that's all I did. I tried resizing it first but couldn't get it to take. After taking margins to -2 it just barely fits

Transparent Statusbar For Note 4 Lollipop

Transparent Statusbar For Note 4 Lollipop
Instructions:
1. Your Phone must be Rooted.
2. Download and install SQLite Editor from Playstore.
3. Open SQLite Editor and in APPS Tab find Setting storage and select it.
4. Then select settings.db
5. Then select system
6. Then find these items & tap on them & select Edit Record & Change the values to 1.
android.wallpaper.setting_systemui_transparency = 0 to 1
lockscreen_wllpaepr_transparent = 0 to 1
SQLite Editor Istruction's Picture:
Click on the picture to get full size.
Note: If you don't change the wallpaper, this mod will be constant, but if you change the wallpaper you should do these steps again.
This is because of Art System and changing IDs.
Result :
Click on the pictures to get full size.
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Nice
ktetreault14 said:
Nice
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thanks.
but after rebooting my Note 4 is brick...:silly:
Splendid-XDA said:
thanks.
but after rebooting my Note 4 is brick...:silly:
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Really?????
Can it work on Android 4.4.4?
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Really?????
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yes..
Sent from my SM-N910S using XDA Free mobile app
The new Nova Launcher has a feature to get rid of the bar completely while on homescreens, the bar is still there though while on the lock screen and some apps. A good alternative to those of us that can't root. I can't show a screen shot cause I'm new.
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Forgot to say this is the beta version
Hello!!
update my note 4 mm. I really liked it
but when you start the power saving status bar is grayed
it is awful
there any way to turn it transparent?

Changing icons and grid size

Hi All,
I'm new to this forum. Currently using pixel 3 on nova and don't plan to root. I really like the UI on stock pixel three but three things are driving me nuts.
No notification numbers
Cant use icon packs
Unable to change grid size
That huge bat that comes with new navigation gestures (I do like the idea though)
Question is, are there any lightweight launchers that can do all that? Plus if possible still have new pixel gestures but with a transparent navigation bar? I'm currently using nova, although I like it, I would want something that closely mimics the pixel 3 UI. Anything a out there that does all that. Thanks for the help!
Dav
Check this forum for TulsaDiver's P3 launcher mod script. I've not wanted to move away from the stock launcher but couldn't stand the search bar, grid size and icon labels. He put in a ton of work and built an ADB based solution.
Edit: Just saw that you said you don't want to root. This sort of thing is why you root.
What about Lawnchair v2? I've been using it since the day I got my P3, and I think it does all the things you mentioned.
CSX321 said:
What about Lawnchair v2? I've been using it since the day I got my P3, and I think it does all the things you mentioned.
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that's what i use.
So does Nova :good:
Thanks man
The only one that integrates with multitask is the default am I right?
flipim said:
The only one that integrates with multitask is the default am I right?
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Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
CSX321 said:
Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
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Nova too :good:
(At least the latest beta version)
CSX321 said:
Lawnchair v2 does, too, if you mean the swipe up from the bottom of the screen behavior, and the hold down/move the home "pill" back and forth behavior.
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Spyritus said:
Nova too :good:
(At least the latest beta version)
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What I mean is when you open multitask (sliding up from bottom) with default launcher you get some quick access to most used apps and also multitask (that 2 things at same time), also the sliding option is integrated, so if you slide half way it opens multitask with quick acces, and if you slide up until the end, it open the app box.
I didnt find any way to replicate that.
Well, no third party launcher can do what you want... yet.
If you want to keep the stock launcher and change icons, root is the way to go, sadly.
Spyritus said:
Well, no third party launcher can do what you want... yet.
If you want to keep the stock launcher and change icons, root is the way to go, sadly.
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I want to change grid and remove labels.. is that posible with root and stock launcher?
flipim said:
I want to change grid and remove labels.. is that posible with root and stock launcher?
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If you mean number of columns and size of icons, yes.
Tulsadiver said:
If you mean number of columns and size of icons, yes.
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How? Any magisk module?
flipim said:
How? Any magisk module?
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Go here. This works on the Pixel 3 also.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/themes/pixel-launcher-mods-adb-t3856876
Tulsadiver said:
Go here. This works on the Pixel 3 also.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/themes/pixel-launcher-mods-adb-t3856876
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that requires root from what i can tell.. OP doesnt want root..
dgrobe2112 said:
that requires root from what i can tell.. OP doesnt want root..
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I didn't reply to the op.....
w0rdie said:
Check this forum for TulsaDiver's P3 launcher mod script. I've not wanted to move away from the stock launcher but couldn't stand the search bar, grid size and icon labels. He put in a ton of work and built an ADB based solution.
Edit: Just saw that you said you don't want to root. This sort of thing is why you root.
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Could you pls send me a link for P3 launher mod script, i cant find it
Thanks
[email protected] said:
Could you pls send me a link for P3 launher mod script, i cant find it
Thanks
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At bottom of op.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/adb-tulsadiver-mods-installer-t3857822
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At bottom of op.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/themes/adb-tulsadiver-mods-installer-t3857822
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Thanks,
Is there any mode to change each folder icon or to use icon from 1st app in folder?

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