For some reason I'm not getting an option to set Nova as default, even though TW is not set as default. If I go into Nova settings, there's no way to make it the default........
Can anyone assist?
So if the TW is not set to the default, and you have Nova installed, what happens when you push the home button? It doesn't give you the option to select Nova?
This is how you do it on a Nexus 4, i think it should be the same for Touchwiz.
Go in to settings and then apps, and find the TW launcher app. Then click clear defaults.
When you press home, it should give you the option to choose between all installed launchers.
Or uninstall and redownload Nova, click home and choose Nova.
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raichur0xx0rz said:
So if the TW is not set to the default, and you have Nova installed, what happens when you push the home button? It doesn't give you the option to select Nova?
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I'm a dumbass. Forgot about the darn home button.
I'm still having issues with this. When I use the back button to back out of Gmail (and Gmail only) it takes me to TW home screen instead of Nova........any thoughts?
wolfgrrl said:
I'm still having issues with this. When I use the back button to back out of Gmail (and Gmail only) it takes me to TW home screen instead of Nova........any thoughts?
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I saw it happen a few times yesterday to me as well. I have rebooted several times since for various reasons, and have not seen it happen again. You could try that, or download home switcher and force the default from there (I've used it in the past, pretty cool free app (especially if u wanna try different launchers).
wolfgrrl said:
I'm still having issues with this. When I use the back button to back out of Gmail (and Gmail only) it takes me to TW home screen instead of Nova........any thoughts?
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Have you restarted? When you press the home button and change the default launcher to Nova from TW, TW is still running. Once you reboot you should be fine.
geoff5093 said:
Have you restarted? When you press the home button and change the default launcher to Nova from TW, TW is still running. Once you reboot you should be fine.
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I did reboot. We'll see what happens.
wolfgrrl said:
I did reboot. We'll see what happens.
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Hm... TBH, I haven't used newer versions of TW, but do they still give you an option between "Always" and "Just Once" when you hit the Home button to select Nova? I'm assuming you would have chosen "Always", but just curious.
raichur0xx0rz said:
Hm... TBH, I haven't used newer versions of TW, but do they still give you an option between "Always" and "Just Once" when you hit the Home button to select Nova? I'm assuming you would have chosen "Always", but just curious.
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I did choose "always": good thought though!
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Just found this after multiple mentions in the bionix thread. I downloaded it and love it but cannot figure out how to make it my default launcher. It is currently running like an app aka I have to tap on it to start it and when I hit the home button it defaults back to twiz.
I am running bionix 1.6 which is JI6 based so long pressing the home key ( I think thats how I used to change the default launcher) now brings up the task manager.
So basically its loaded, its working but hitting the home key brings twiz back. I dont mind leaving twiz on I just want to default to zeam.
Any ideas? I have tried uninstalling and re-installing from market to no avail.
Install Home Switcher from the market.
Click home and click "Default"
that should do it.
HG! said:
Install Home Switcher from the market.
Click home and click "Default"
that should do it.
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Perfect.
Thanks so much
Also another way that doesnt require installing a app is Hit <menu>-<Settings>-<Apllications>-<Manage Applications>. Then hit <Menu>-<Filter> and set it to All. Tap on TWLanucher and there should be a button that says "Clear Defaults". Hit that and next time you hit home, it should pop up a list of lanchers and a check box to set that as default.
I am running GB 3.5, and then ADW Launcher 1.3.6 Standalone. I was using the stock MotoBlur/GingerBlur launcher 'home screen' for while I was at work...and the ADWLauncher 'home screen' for all my apps, entertainment, not at work stuff. Whenever I hit the 'home' button, I would have the option of 'ADW.Launcher' or 'Launcher'. Yesterday, the sensitive screen accidentally marked the check box for 'use by default for this action'. Now I am stuck in ADW.Launcher, and for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get the original launcher with all my work settings on it to come up. I'm sure it has to be something really simple, but I'm at a loss.
Anyone know how to remove the 'use as default' checkbox so I can get both launchers back?
thanks
settings applications, adw clear defaults should do it
You need this ------->
Home Switcher
CaelanT said:
You need this ------->
Home Switcher
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Why add an app and take up space when clearing the ADW defaults works?
barry99705 said:
Why add an app and take up space when clearing the ADW defaults works?
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Lol......cos' there's more than enough room on an Atrix. Don't think this one tiny app is gonna put storage over the edge. Also, if you end up trying different launchers, can make changing between much easier. Take a chill pill. A lot of people use it!
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barry99705 said:
Why add an app and take up space when clearing the ADW defaults works?
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Clearing the adw defaults doesn't work at least not for me. If you install any other launcher you need the home switcher app or someone similar to be able to select motoblur again. Or uninstall the other launcher.
Clear Defaults is greyed out for me...says no defaults are set. I will try Home Changer app.
thanks
do you have titanium backup? if so, make sure that when you scroll down to "launcher", it is not frozen. If it is, just click on it and defrost it. then clear defaults and press home. voila!!
I went the 'Home Switcher' route, works well...and I have so much room on the Atrix I'm not worried about space....have 300+ apps right now, still running smoothly. It would be nice if the Home Switcher became part of the 'long-press' search button menu. Is there a way to do that? I know I downloaded an 'AutoRotate Switch' and a few other things that show up there. Does that have to be done on the development side, or can I somehow move Home Switcher to that menu for easy access.
Thanks for ideas, I always come to xda for the best solutions!
EDIT: So I added 'Home Switcher to my drop down notification menu using Bar Control, and am happy with that for now. I'm still curious about how it works getting things to long-press search menu though. Now that I have this quick way to switch Launchers, I'm thinking of adding a few more, like SPB 3D. Whenever I haven't been to the default launcher in a while, it takes a while to load, which leads me to believe it doesn't always stay active eating up resources while not in use. Anyone have any experience having 3 or 4 at the same time, and the impact on performance?
ethantarheels123 said:
do you have titanium backup? if so, make sure that when you scroll down to "launcher", it is not frozen. If it is, just click on it and defrost it. then clear defaults and press home. voila!!
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I have TB, so am I understanding correctly...I can freeze whole Launchers (all setup) if I won't need them for a while...and then un-freeeze them when needed...with everything returning as before? I've only frozen a couple things before, just testing it out...never a Launcher though.
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Now that I have this quick way to switch Launchers, I'm thinking of adding a few more, like SPB 3D. Whenever I haven't been to the default launcher in a while, it takes a while to load, which leads me to believe it doesn't always stay active eating up resources while not in use. Anyone have any experience having 3 or 4 at the same time, and the impact on performance?
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This is why I mentioned Home Switcher. I had 5 or 6 launchers at one time, always switching back and forth "playing". I love my toy ........... I mean Atrix, and the launcher bug does bite until you find one or two which you will stick with. So many, and so many ways to customize. I never saw any performance hit with multiple launchers myself.
Has anyone had a problem after you download a new launcher and it installs it will give you the option to start it or use the stock. But if you do not start it and hit the home button it will Disappear and not give it as an option by hitting the home button after that. Its on my app list but i have no way to restart it.
Any Ideas? Never had this problem on my HTC inspire..
Mosius said:
Has anyone had a problem after you download a new launcher and it installs it will give you the option to start it or use the stock. But if you do not start it and hit the home button it will Disappear and not give it as an option by hitting the home button after that. Its on my app list but i have no way to restart it.
Any Ideas? Never had this problem on my HTC inspire..
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Never had that problem, but do switch between launchers all the time by using Home Switcher. Free in Android Market
Try resetting the defaults for all the launcher apps. (Launcher, Go Launcher, ADW Launcher, etc). This way, the next time you hit home, it will ask you again what launcher you want to use.
Every home manager I have used, changes the launcher, but every time I press the hardware button it always gets me to the default launcher. Is there any way every time I change launcher it goes default automaticly? Thanks ,
I'm running CM9 & I use GoEx, so I have Trebuchet (default launcher) frozen with Ti. That works for me.
I want to change betwin two full working launchers.. (including the hardware button every time..)
I already can do it but have to: 1. Run home manager, 2. Select the launcher, 3. Make it default.
Cant I do all this just by pressing a shorcut?...
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sosimple said:
I want to change betwin two full working launchers.. (including the hardware button every time..)
I already can do it but have to: 1. Run home manager, 2. Select the launcher, 3. Make it default.
Cant I do all this just by pressing a shorcut?...
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If I understand correctly, you want to be able to press the home button and get to choose from your launchers? Then go to Settings > Applications, select the currently default launcher and press 'clear defaults'.
fekken said:
If I understand correctly, you want to be able to press the home button and get to choose from your launchers? Then go to Settings > Applications, select the currently default launcher and press 'clear defaults'.
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No perhaps , because my English are not that good.. What you write is what I don't want and already happening..
Let's say I have now Apex. Default launcher is Apex. Ok?
I select Nova. But when I press the hardware button it goes back in Apex... I want when I press the hardware button to stay in Nova and goes to first page of Nova.
So every time I choose a launcher I want to automaticly set it default.. Isn't this possible? With just one click of a shortcut.
I already can do it but every time I change launcher, I have to set it default every time..
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No perhaps , because my English are not that good.. What you write is what I don't want and already happening..
Let's say I have now Apex. Default launcher is Apex. Ok?
I select Nova. But when I press the hardware button it goes back in Apex... I want when I press the hardware button to stay in Nova and goes to first page of Nova.
So every time I choose a launcher I want to automaticly set it default.. Isn't this possible? With just one click of a shortcut.
I already can do it but every time I change launcher, I have to set it default every time..
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Let me frame this for you in a simpler way
For Example you have APEX launcher as ur default. Go to Settings and then go to Apps/Applications.In that list select APEX Launcher.Scroll down and there you will see an option as "Clear Defaults".Click that.After doing so whenever you will press the home screen button it will ask for the launcher you want to use.
Hope that helps
Is this possible without rooting? I have zero use for S Voice, so this function is pretty much being kept from a valid use.
stevierayvaughan said:
Is this possible without rooting? I have zero use for S Voice, so this function is pretty much being kept from a valid use.
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I am using Apex launcher and it has an option to assign the button to any app you choose.
I have mine set to go home if not in home screen and then dialler.
jh787 said:
I am using Apex launcher and it has an option to assign the button to any app you choose.
I have mine set to go home if not in home screen and then dialler.
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Thanks! I'm not too keen on running any other launchers, curious if it's possible without doing so. I'll check that out though.
Alright, well I installed Nova launcher (even bought the Prime as I really like it!) and I emailed the support about this:
Sorry, this is a feature of the system software, not the launcher.
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That's the response I got. So is there any way to get the double-press of home button reassigned [without root]? Quite a useful shortcut is useless to me if only S Voice can use it
jh787 said:
I am using Apex launcher and it has an option to assign the button to any app you choose.
I have mine set to go home if not in home screen and then dialler.
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Does that work in the apps, or just the home screen?
Basically, I want to assign double tap of the home button to multitasking, but I need that to be available within the apps, not just the home screen.
Tx!
Yeah I'm still looking for a way to do this (and without rooting, preferably). I have come to really like Nova launcher now and it has excellent gesture settings that are very useful, but the one physical button on the front of the phone isn't being utilized as well as I'd like.