Hey all!
If you already got AOKP installed and flash a newer version, is there any way for one to keep all settings and homescreens?
I just did a update and got all setting pretty much except that I had to log into my google account again and that my homescreen was completely reset. Or was that just poossibly because I did not reflash gapps on the first launch of the system (as I did not think it was needed)?
thanks in beforehand
Natherul said:
Hey all!
If you already got AOKP installed and flash a newer version, is there any way for one to keep all settings and homescreens?
I just did a update and got all setting pretty much except that I had to log into my google account again and that my homescreen was completely reset. Or was that just poossibly because I did not reflash gapps on the first launch of the system (as I did not think it was needed)?
thanks in beforehand
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Depending what launcher you are using some offer back up and restore. If you are taking about aokp settings, aokp backup is in the play store.
the AOKP settings from ROM Control seemed to have survived, the launcher is the one that comes with AOKP, stock? And I dont know if theres a backup function of that one....
Does AOKP Backup also backup settings (like screen timeout, system sounds, etc.) or only options set in ROM Control?
I believe its only for the ROM Control settings, but I might be wrong.
I mean it does state:
This application will backup your settings from ROM Control so you can easily restore them in-between wipes or just so you can change settings around and get back to your original setup.
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On the play store. If they would backup more settings I think they would advertise about it
Just FYI : it's not setup for kitkat, and we will eventually integrate aokp backup into aokp natively during kitkat sometime.
But if you wanna still throw a few bucks my way by purchasing the app (while it's still up in the play store) I wouldn't say no......
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I just dusted down some paypals on aokp.co for the continued Galaxy Nexus love. Cheers!
FYI I use Nova Launcher and it has a dope backup/restore feature for home screens. I've been using the same layout for almost 2 years.
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I installed this to get Live Wallpapers on my Eris. I decided I didn't care for it and used the nand backup I previously made to restore. I thought all was well until I cleared default on Sense again and saw the Nexus Launcher was still there, and it's still functional. Live Wallpapers is still an option as well, but all of them are gone except the two Cube wallpapers.
Am I missing something? I thought I just had to go into recovery and restore my Nand backup to go back to how my phone was before installing this new patch
I tried searching, but I'm not exactly sure what to search for.. if I missed it, please go easy on me..
Which rom are you running?
I ask because some roms have nexus launcher built in but not default.
silverramsrt said:
Which rom are you running?
I ask because some roms have nexus launcher built in but not default.
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I'm running 'Rooted 2.1 v0.8T2', found in this tutorial.
I can see the Nexus Launcher being default in some ROMs, but what about the Live Wallpapers?
Am I suppose to 'Wipe' before restoring a Nand backup?
edit: Did a wipe, and even wiped cache then restored my backup... they're still there.
edit2: I remembered that I installed the Nexus lock screen mod. Thinking that maybe the launcher came with it, I reverted to an older backup and NOPE! the damned Nexus launcher is still there, as are Live Wallpapers..
Okay, sorry for the double post but this deserves it.. I think.
I did a completely fresh install of the Rooted 2.1 v0.8T2 linked to above. I saw in recovery that it wiped data and cache before installing.
Upon first boot, I was presented with a pop-up asking me which home screen I'd like to use, and Nexus Launcher was an option!
This would lead one to believe that it was included in the ROM, except that my email and applications were all preserved and working and this, in fact, was not a fresh installation as it was intended to be.
Ugh..
edit: Widgets were out of place, as expected, but all applications and my mail accounts and emails are preserved.. how does this happen? I wiped manually, and I saw it wipe data and cache upon installation..
edit2: Okay! I was giving up, and decided to re-install that 'Rooted 2.1 v0.8T2' again, and this time it presented me with the setup upon first boot (last time, it just booted up like the phone had been restarted). All of my customizations and email accounts are gone, but Nexus Launcher and Live Wallpapers are still there lol.
Ivan mentions nothing about having Nexus Launcher and Live Wallpapers installed by default in this ROM, but he also says he didn't have time for a full walk-through.. so I'm going to assume it's in there by default at this point.
Yeah, the nexus launcher is included in that rom.
It really shouldn't be a problem..
you can dl Home Switcher in the market and it lets you switch back and forth through your home apps.
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Yeah, the nexus launcher is included in that rom.
It really shouldn't be a problem..
you can dl Home Switcher in the market and it lets you switch back and forth through your home apps.
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Haha, thanks That explains that away..
Now, about this recovery not doing it's job properly... oh well, nevermind, it eventually worked anyway.
Thanks for the input
Yeah, I have no idea about that, lol.
I didn't even know the nexus launcher was included until I started reading through the posts on Ivan's thread, because I never got a popup asking which one I'd like to use, lol. But Home Switcher showed me, cool little app. Hate the nexus launcher though, lags like crazzzy on my phone.
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Yeah, I have no idea about that, lol.
I didn't even know the nexus launcher was included until I started reading through the posts on Ivan's thread, because I never got a popup asking which one I'd like to use, lol. But Home Switcher showed me, cool little app. Hate the nexus launcher though, lags like crazzzy on my phone.
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It seems to work well on mine until I open a couple of apps, then it freezes and won't even FC.. leaving me to soft reset with a battery pull.
I gave it a shot, but decided to stick with Sense for now
I just rooted my galaxy 10.1 tab which made a HUGE difference in how smooth and fast it runs. Prior to that I had no root experience at all.
So now I had my atrix a while and spent so much time configuring and tweaking every little thing. I'm quite happy with it as is. So is there any good reason for me to root? I know I could enable tethering that way, which is something I consider. But otherwise why else if things run smooth as is and battery life is fine. How much of this is restorable? Specifically the Go launcher settings and desktop screens, I don't think I'd end up using a different launcher.
FYI here's whats on at any given time.
Go Launcher w/ all anims
Go contacts
Go calendar
Go facebook
Go task manager
Android Agenda Widget
WP clock (live wallpaper)
Elixir widget
Widget locker
Watchdog
Accuweather widget
Smart Keyboard Pro
thx all
Just go unlok your boot loader you noob
For reals though, you can install custom Roms, overclocked kernels, etc. once your boot loader is unlocked. And no, unlocking or rooting will not affect any of your widgets or apps or anything, unless you install a deblurred ROM, in which case any Motoblur widgets would be affected... you have no idea what I just said, do you
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Swiftks said:
Just go unlok your boot loader you noob
For reals though, you can install custom Roms, overclocked kernels, etc. once your boot loader is unlocked. And no, unlocking or rooting will not affect any of your widgets or apps or anything, unless you install a deblurred ROM, in which case any Motoblur widgets would be affected... you have no idea what I just said, do you
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Well a little. But since my only Root and Rom experience required a full wipe I'm not sure how to do it. Can I just follow a DroidDemos tutorial and root without the wipe. Then at least I can back up and restore exactly how things are. I dont use any blur widgets, but there's a concern that some of the widgets I use are somehow dependent on blur or stuff synced to blur.
Regarding custom ROMS, if I'm just gonna run Go Launcher on top and it runs well now, why bother with that or overclocking?
I'm not trying to talk myself or anyone out of it, just trying to better understand.
I can make a backup of Go Launcher, if that's re-installable in 1 click that'd save ALOT of trouble.
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Well a little. But since my only Root and Rom experience required a full wipe I'm not sure how to do it. Can I just follow a DroidDemos tutorial and root without the wipe. Then at least I can back up and restore exactly how things are. I dont use any blur widgets, but there's a concern that some of the widgets I use are somehow dependent on blur or stuff synced to blur.
Regarding custom ROMS, if I'm just gonna run Go Launcher on top and it runs well now, why bother with that or overclocking?
I'm not trying to talk myself or anyone out of it, just trying to better understand.
I can make a backup of Go Launcher, if that's re-installable in 1 click that'd save ALOT of trouble.
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Check out my Noob guide for some info., links, etc....it's at the top of the general section.
As far as why would you want to? Some possible reasons:
- free up ram/space by running a debloated ROM.
- increase speed by not having bloat run in background.
- increase speed by overclocking a custom kernel.
- More customization with a custom ROM.
- CWM/Nandroid backup
Your launcher has nothing to do with a ROM, you can run which ever launcher tou want on top of any ROM.
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Appreciate it. I have read some other guides in the past but a personal answer goes a long way.
cm7 is worth it, if your still on froyo (i was as gb not released for my carrier) then even more reason to as some of the gingerbread features are nice. cm7 has so many options that should be there in the first place
I was going to wait for a new cm7 beta but this one has impressed me and have yet to encounter any major bugs
Yeah that seems to be the one. I have gb tho so its not for that. Tether and uninstal some blur apps is main reason.
if you just want to do that and dont want to get in with the custom roms root is very easy to acheive and you would not loose any data or even home screen setups that you have.
Definitally root it but its up to you weather to instal custom roms.
my personal opinion would be to unlock the bootloader and flash away
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I just rooted my galaxy 10.1 tab which made a HUGE difference in how smooth and fast it runs. Prior to that I had no root experience at all.
So now I had my atrix a while and spent so much time configuring and tweaking every little thing. I'm quite happy with it as is. So is there any good reason for me to root? I know I could enable tethering that way, which is something I consider. But otherwise why else if things run smooth as is and battery life is fine. How much of this is restorable? Specifically the Go launcher settings and desktop screens, I don't think I'd end up using a different launcher.
FYI here's whats on at any given time.
Go Launcher w/ all anims
Go contacts
Go calendar
Go facebook
Go task manager
Android Agenda Widget
WP clock (live wallpaper)
Elixir widget
Widget locker
Watchdog
Accuweather widget
Smart Keyboard Pro
thx all
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It sounds like you have a good understanding of what you want from your phone, and it sounds like your current setup meets or exceeds your expectations. You hit the nail on the head imo when you named tethering as a top reason to root, if that is a feature you need (w/o being charged extra for the same data), then yes go ahead and root unlock or both. However, if you really are happy with your current setup/speed/battery, i say keep it!! No reason to fix whats not broken. Dont feel like you have to do these things to your phone just because others are calling you a noob. Have a look at the list of root apps (in my sig) and that might help you know if there is anything you cant live without.
Hi Guys,
I'm not sure if I have searched enough but I'm currently using Nikez Lente's ICS rom 1.0.1a9 and I was wondering if anyone of you know what is the system app name for the phone's homescreen where all my apps, widgets are currently stored. I'm a bit of a flash freak so every now and then I drag my at least 40-50 apps one by one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
If you use Go Launcher Ex, it has a feature to save the settings.
Okay. That's a good suggestion but I'm quite happy with the default ICS launcher so...do you know the exact name of the system that lists all my homescreen shortcuts?
I'm thinking here that as long as it is ICS this does not change right?
Well, I doubt it. if you are switching between roms which were not built on the same kernel, it's difficult to restore the home app along with data.
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What if I only use a specific Custom Rom(Nikez Lente Releases)?
Well, I use miui ROM which has got it's own backup tool. It backs up the desktop layout.
can you see if your ROM had any such backup tool
Nah, Nikez Lente ICS is a vanilla ROM & a light one, which I like very much while were at it. I use titanium backup when I switch to new release I'm just not sure which system app to backup for the homescreen.
I'm curious what you guys would recommend for launchers, lockscreens, widgets, apps and such for the GN3. Paid or free, I'm open to all suggestions.
I like a simple, clean and intuitive setup.
My current stock setup is one home screen with apps categorized in 6 folders below the Pandora and weather widget.
Wallpaper is a static gallery image.
I would like more customization over the home screen/lock screen. Widgets on the lock screen would be nice as well.
Are any of the stock Samsung/Sprint apps more useful than 3rd party alternatives?
It would also be good to know which bloatware/stock apps are safe to remove from freeza's deodexed ROM and whether or not it is a good idea to install TWRP and start flashing away or wait for more testing. I almost jumped into it last night but decided stock and rooted is safest for now.
I just want to optimize battery life, productivity and customization options.
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Next Launcher (Check the Next Launcher Facebook page as they release betas to the public that are fully functional)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gtp.nextlauncher&hl=en
Android Weather Widgets
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devexpert.weather&hl=en
Kompster said:
I'm curious what you guys would recommend for launchers, lockscreens, widgets, apps and such for the GN3. Paid or free, I'm open to all suggestions.
I like a simple, clean and intuitive setup.
My current stock setup is one home screen with apps categorized in 6 folders below the Pandora and weather widget.
Wallpaper is a static gallery image.
I would like more customization over the home screen/lock screen. Widgets on the lock screen would be nice as well.
Are any of the stock Samsung/Sprint apps more useful than 3rd party alternatives?
It would also be good to know which bloatware/stock apps are safe to remove from freeza's deodexed ROM and whether or not it is a good idea to install TWRP and start flashing away or wait for more testing. I almost jumped into it last night but decided stock and rooted is safest for now.
I just want to optimize battery life, productivity and customization options.
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I prefer NOVA launcher, highly customizable and very smooth. As for widgets the main ones I use as of now are Power Amp, TuneIn Radio, Pandora, APW Calendar, One-Weather.
I removed all Sprint apps including connection optimizer, and most Samsung apps except for the ones I may get some use from.
Some of my removed apps/APK:
ALL Knox related apk's
ALL Scloud APK's
ALL Sprint apps
Yahoo APK
Sfinder APK
STranslate [replaced with google translate]
Accuweather APK
Dual Clock APK
Samsung HUB
Samsung books
Samsung Apps
TW Launcher
Travel Service
Magazines
There's more I took off but I cannot remember, there's more I want to remove but not sure if they will affect other things. [For example: Bestface.apk]
I recommend Greenify, it is a great app that helps with apps running on their own.
tt281gt said:
I prefer NOVA launcher, highly customizable and very smooth. As for widgets the main ones I use as of now are Power Amp, TuneIn Radio, Pandora, APW Calendar, One-Weather.
I removed all Sprint apps including connection optimizer, and most Samsung apps except for the ones I may get some use from.
Some of my removed apps/APK:
ALL Knox related apk's
ALL Scloud APK's
ALL Sprint apps
Yahoo APK
Sfinder APK
STranslate [replaced with google translate]
Accuweather APK
Dual Clock APK
Samsung HUB
Samsung books
Samsung Apps
TW Launcher
Travel Service
Magazines
There's more I took off but I cannot remember, there's more I want to remove but not sure if they will affect other things. [For example: Bestface.apk]
I recommend Greenify, it is a great app that helps with apps running on their own.
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Thank you! Excellent suggestions, will definitely give them a try!
I'm a bit apprehensive about installing TWRP and flashing freeza's deodexed ROM but I might ask well take a chance, would be great to have all that bloat removed.
Might I suggest you start a community thread regarding APKs that are safe to remove. Perhaps it'll speed up the process towards the perfect ROM.
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Thank you! Excellent suggestions, will definitely give them a try!
I'm a bit apprehensive about installing TWRP and flashing freeza's deodexed ROM but I might ask well take a chance, would be great to have all that bloat removed.
Might I suggest you start a community thread regarding APKs that are safe to remove. Perhaps it'll speed up the process towards the perfect ROM.
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I am running TWRP and Freeza's De-Odezed ROM, all is good! So feel free to go ahead and flash, just make sure to always follow thread instructions.
I rather not make a thread myself about what apps to remove in case someones phone gets messed up lol.
Here is a link to a thread [Galaxy S4 though] of what apps are "safe" to remove. Keep in mind some of those apps may be needed for certain features within other apps, and some of those apps may be useful to YOU but not others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40911004
Always have a backup [although right now I don't think you can restore nandroids] and have the rom in the sd card to replace removed apk's if removing them caused problems. If you run into trouble and are not sure what apk started giving you problems just boot to recovery, wipe cache/dalvik, and "dirty flash" the rom again [it will keep your data but replace all the missing apk's and so on]:good:
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Always have a backup [although right now I don't think you can restore nandroids] and have the rom in the sd card to replace removed apk's if removing them caused problems. If you run into trouble and are not sure what apk started giving you problems just boot to recovery, wipe cache/dalvik, and "dirty flash" the rom again [it will keep your data but replace all the missing apk's and so on]:good:
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Wonderful, should I use TWRP to create a nandroid backup and just wait till we have a restore solution, or is there another backup method? I always did a nandroid backup in the past whenever modifying, better safe than sorry.
Kompster said:
Wonderful, should I use TWRP to create a nandroid backup and just wait till we have a restore solution, or is there another backup method? I always did a nandroid backup in the past whenever modifying, better safe than sorry.
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That sounds like a good idea, setup your rom to your liking, backup [even if not possible to restore for now -- but when fixed you have a backup of your rom running great]. As far as I have read there is no way to restore backups [I have not looked into it since Sunday when I first rooted] but feel free to look in CWM and TWRP threads for up to date information.
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I am running TWRP and Freeza's De-Odezed ROM, all is good! So feel free to go ahead and flash, just make sure to always follow thread instructions.
I rather not make a thread myself about what apps to remove in case someones phone gets messed up lol.
Here is a link to a thread [Galaxy S4 though] of what apps are "safe" to remove. Keep in mind some of those apps may be needed for certain features within other apps, and some of those apps may be useful to YOU but not others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40911004
Always have a backup [although right now I don't think you can restore nandroids] and have the rom in the sd card to replace removed apk's if removing them caused problems. If you run into trouble and are not sure what apk started giving you problems just boot to recovery, wipe cache/dalvik, and "dirty flash" the rom again [it will keep your data but replace all the missing apk's and so on]:good:
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What version TWRP did you use? Did you get the MJ4 update beforehand? I did the update and goomanager won't find any recoveries... I tried using Odin to install the latest version 2.6.7.3 and it worked for root and I made a backup, but if I try to install anything I get a "Fail" Any suggetsions?
I'm a bit surprised that nobody has mentioned Apex Launcher yet... I tried Nova - didn't care for it... Tried GoLauncher - didn't like it... Apex is the one for me hands down.
mybikegoes200 said:
I'm a bit surprised that nobody has mentioned Apex Launcher yet... I tried Nova - didn't care for it... Tried GoLauncher - didn't like it... Apex is the one for me hands down.
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I have three launchers - ADW, Nova, Apex - and each one seems to work best with specific devices. I have Nova on my GN 10.1 and didn't like ADW or Apex on it. On my Evo I preferred ADW, and on my GN3 I prefer Apex. Look, settings and their results, and so forth, always seem to vary just a bit different with each device. Maybe it's just me. :silly:
i prefer Nova .. since i have mines set to 320dpi (240dpi on Note 2). I like the extra space and smaller icons.
Hello guys,
I newly installed Android 4.4.2 with Cyanogenmod 11 on my s2 and I am facing some problems. First to say is that I use the PhilZ Kernel v5.15.9 and Cyanogenmod-version 11-20140418-NIGHTLY-i9100. The Trebuchet Launcher is making some problems. Every time I restart the device some widgets and shortcuts on the home screen are removed and the screens are reset to a shortcut order of a certain time. Same with the app drawer, if I want them to be arranged by date installed, the setting will go back to sort by name after a restart. In addition the music player is having some flaws and will not start a song, or just completely crash. I know these are just minor problems and I am happy in general about 4.4.2 on my S2, I just want to know if these problems are normal, and if, when it can be thought that they will be corrected? Do you recommend me using a other launcher, as I have read that the trebuchet launcher in cm11 is not done yet, while the launcher from cm10.2 had much more setting options.
I have another question regarding "Snapshot". Is it a rom, similiar to the nightly kit kat versions? What advantages/disadvantages does it have?
Best regards,
Haris
haris888 said:
Hello guys,
I newly installed Android 4.4.2 with Cyanogenmod 11 on my s2 and I am facing some problems. First to say is that I use the PhilZ Kernel v5.15.9 and Cyanogenmod-version 11-20140418-NIGHTLY-i9100. The Trebuchet Launcher is making some problems. Every time I restart the device some widgets and shortcuts on the home screen are removed and the screens are reset to a shortcut order of a certain time. Same with the app drawer, if I want them to be arranged by date installed, the setting will go back to sort by name after a restart.
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I also had problems with Trebuchet, but they are different and major. The launcher suddenly stops working and I have to reboot my phone.
haris888 said:
In addition the music player is having some flaws and will not start a song, or just completely crash. I know these are just minor problems and I am happy in general about 4.4.2 on my S2, I just want to know if these problems are normal, and if, when it can be thought that they will be corrected?
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I didn't have any problems with the music player, but I recommend Google Play Music app.
haris888 said:
Do you recommend me using a other launcher, as I have read that the trebuchet launcher in cm11 is not done yet, while the launcher from cm10.2 had much more setting options.
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I installed Google Now Launcher because it is almost the same, but then switched to Nova when I found it even better (in my opinion).
haris888 said:
I have another question regarding "Snapshot". Is it a rom, similiar to the nightly kit kat versions? What advantages/disadvantages does it have?
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The snapshot is supposed to be a more stable version of the nightly. But in this case specifically, I flashed the snapshot yesterday, and I didn't have except problems from it. I don't recommend installing it. I don't get a single notification, something is wrong with the power button (doesn't get all options, only reboot and power off), and the Home button doesn't work at all, not even a long press. If the nightly version you are on now is good, don't update.