How to remove Google search bar - Moto Z Questions & Answers

Hi guys! I can't remove it.. anyone please help me. Thanks.
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orbitz52 said:
Hi guys! I can't remove it.. anyone please help me. Thanks.
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Use a different launcher.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Use a different launcher.
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So basically I can't remove it?
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orbitz52 said:
So basically I can't remove it?
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Right you are Ken.
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I found this too. Added Google Now as I have on all my phones and the next thing I knew I had Google search on every screen and a permanent page for Google now!!
I searched everywhere - there is no uninstall button - I think Google are breaking their own Android rules!!
Novo Launcher was the only way to cover it up rather than remove it.

stewarta13wsb said:
I found this too. Added Google Now as I have on all my phones and the next thing I knew I had Google search on every screen and a permanent page for Google now!!
I searched everywhere - there is no uninstall button - I think Google are breaking their own Android rules!!
Novo Launcher was the only way to cover it up rather than remove it.
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try using Action Launcher 3, is way better than the stock launcher and visually is the same as the new "pixel launcher". you can hide the google search bar, or use it as an icon only, for my is good enough.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore&hl=es_419

Try Nova Launcher.

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Slide out white "dock" on left of screen?

I don't know if this a new Samsung feature or Nova. Anyone else have this?
wolfgrrl said:
I don't know if this a new Samsung feature or Nova. Anyone else have this?
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Multi Window. ...
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niv3d said:
Multi Window. ...
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Aha! Is there a way to configure what icons are on the dock? Not just deleting what's there, but adding some as well?
I couldn't figure out how to add to it. Curious myself.
wolfgrrl said:
Aha! Is there a way to configure what icons are on the dock? Not just deleting what's there, but adding some as well?
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Go to the play store and look for a app called Samsung multi window manager
It needs root but it will let you add any app to the multi window bar
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StolenVW said:
Go to the play store and look for a app called Samsung multi window manager
It needs root but it will let you add any app to the multi window bar
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Thank You! So helpful!

[Q] Apex Launcher transparent status bar

The latest version of Apex Launcher in the Play Store added support for transparent status bar.... I can't figure out how to enable it. Anyone know?
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Open the apex settings screen and you should find it under the homescreen settings page about half-way down. It says that it might require root. I just tried it and it works for me. I am rooted, so I cannot address the unrooted case.
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maxyoda said:
Open the apex settings screen and you should find it under the homescreen settings page about half-way down. It says that it might require root. I just tried it and it works for me. I am rooted, so I cannot address the unrooted case.
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Do you mind screen shotting it and posting it? Because I'm just not seeing it.
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rudolphe said:
Do you mind screen shotting it and posting it? Because I'm just not seeing it.
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+1
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Here it is.
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Nope don't have it and no updates in the play store
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Little812 said:
Nope don't have it and no updates in the play store
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Are you rooted? I have it on my settings screen. I am rooted.
Come on now. Hell yeah
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Do you have the paid version? On Nova the option doesn't show until you buy the prime key.
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wingdo said:
Do you have the paid version? On Nova the option doesn't show until you buy the prime key.
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yep, its there, I have Apex v2.0.3 free and its there. The transparent status bar looks better for the Galaxy S 4 on Nova.
I've installed, uninstalled and all. I'm rooted running CM10.1. Not seeing it. Ahh well.
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Odd... I have stock rooted and paid version of Apex. I see it. Homescreen Settings > UI Options. I see these 4 items:
Use tablet UI mode
Transparent notification bar (says may require root access)
Show persistent search bar
Search bar style
rudolphe said:
I've installed, uninstalled and all. I'm rooted running CM10.1. Not seeing it. Ahh well.
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I think it is because you are CM10.1. I am not positive, but the way I see it is the CM10.1 makes it so your phone isn't a Galaxy S4 in a sense. So maybe Apex is seeing that you aren't a Galaxy S4. Not sure, but just a thought.
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I think it is because you are CM10.1. I am not positive, but the way I see it is the CM10.1 makes it so your phone isn't a Galaxy S4 in a sense. So maybe Apex is seeing that you aren't a Galaxy S4. Not sure, but just a thought.
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I was thinking the same thing. I'll have yo figure out if there's a way to have my device report as being a GS4 and see how that goes.
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Hello everyone! I have exact same problem.
No lines where transparency is set status bar.
And it used to be until I removed the launcher, and now I do this line in it can not find.
pitOOf said:
Hello everyone! I have exact same problem.
No lines where transparency is set status bar.
And it used to be until I removed the launcher, and now I do this line in it can not find.
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Did anyone ever find a workaround for this?
Help
:crying: Guys i am using xperia Z
No such option under home screen setings
pls help
i need it....
Thanks in advance
I'm using HTC One with sense 5 and Apex Launcher Pro v2.1.0. The setting is there for transparency under 'Homescreen settings' but when I press it I get a pop up "Root access unavailable or denied". So, settings there but doesn't work for me, not rooted. Seems weird seeing as sense 5 by default has a transparent bar yet I need to be rooted to use this feature.
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how to enable notification bar in apex launcher !
My phone doesnt support rooting

Multi Window

Hey guys. Just thought I'd see what everyone uses their multi app Windows for. I think it's a great idea but I can never think of 2 apps I'd use at the same time.
I turned mine off because i dont like the tab thats on the side of the phone. Texting and browsing is one good use for it. Easy to copy and paste links between the two. Although its pretty easy to swap between the two using the home key too.
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I usually use mines for copying information into a notepad / memo.
YouTube and a browser bc YT stops when its in the background and with a mod'd YouTube apk, I can listen with the screen turned off
I haven't used it once, the phone switches windows so fast
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Student GMail -> calendar. I get notified of school meetings and stuff all the time. Multiwindow makes it very easy to copy over the information into my Google calendar.
But that's really my only use for it. It is nice for this purpose, but I could live without.
Copying links/addresses or other information to a text is a good use, as is from any app to a note taking app.
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Metallice said:
Student GMail -> calendar. I get notified of schoo. meetings and stuff all the time. Multiwindow makes it very easy to copy over the information into my Google calendar.
But that's really my only use for it. It is nice for this purpose, but I could live without.
Copying links/addresses or other information to a text is a good use, as is from any app to a note taking app.
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What calendar app do you use? I dont have a calendar app show up on my list
hexitnow said:
I turned mine off because i dont like the tab thats on the side of the phone. Texting and browsing is one good use for it. Easy to copy and paste links between the two. Although its pretty easy to swap between the two using the home key too.
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On TW if you hold the back softkey button while multi-window is enabled it hides the bar until you want it again. Simply hold the back button once more for it to show. =)
twolasrnames said:
What calendar app do you use? I dont have a calendar app show up on my list
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Custom ROM that enables multiwindow for all apps or root with multiwindow manager.
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i usually use it when balancing accts. i like reconciling manually since i always seem to get double entries doing it "automatically". ff up top and anmoney at the bottom. works better with a tablet though.
mettee said:
I haven't used it once, the phone switches windows so fast
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I have to agree, aside from the cool factor of actually being able to do it, I have not found a practical use for it.
I use it when copy/pasting login credentials from LastPass.
- Dave
Cool thanks guys
I have used it a couple of times to text while I watch a movie or video.
Before I had the phone, I thought I would use the multi-window a lot and was excited about it.
Tried using it a few times and it just wasn't clicking for me.
I think if I could incorporate my apps with it or if it were more intuitive, maybe I would use it. I don't know.
As of now I have it disabled.
I would like a better app switcher, though. Something like Zephyr for the jailbroken iphone.
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I use it when copy/pasting login credentials from LastPass.
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Best example use I've seen yet. Great idea.
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Is there a a way to add apps to the multi task tab? I'm rooted and not running anything other than stock.
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Terri M said:
Is there a a way to add apps to the multi task tab? I'm rooted and not running anything other than stock.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.multiwindowmanager&hl=en
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Metallice said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.multiwindowmanager&hl=en
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Thank you so much!
Terri M said:
Thank you so much!
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In case you don't feel like installing an app...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43746459#post43746459
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[Q] Please help find this wallpaper

Can anyone help finding the wallpaper featured here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643031
This dark, dotted one - http://i41.tinypic.com/jkinph.jpg
Thank you in advance.
This it? https://www.dropbox.com/s/fg30uo0z1hfjxc3/Black_Mesh-wallpaper-10001380.jpg
edit: tapatalk is acting goofy. might have to hit settings and select web view.
or this one https://www.dropbox.com/s/31z7vmiir44qxbh/Matte-wallpaper-9954621.jpg
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Looks like you should be able to Google pics of Carbon Fiber and find something to use.
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This it? https://www.dropbox.com/s/fg30uo0z1hfjxc3/Black_Mesh-wallpaper-10001380.jpg
edit: tapatalk is acting goofy. might have to hit settings and select web view.
or this one https://www.dropbox.com/s/31z7vmiir44qxbh/Matte-wallpaper-9954621.jpg
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Thanks, heath2805. That works!

[Q] Question about other launchers

So, my question is pretty simple. I've been searching around and haven't seen the answer. Here it is-
I'm using a custom ROM that comes with Nova Launcher. Will I need to remove this to use Themer, or can I just download Themer and use it without issue?
Thanks in advance for all replies to this noob question.
Themer is a launcher so u can use both.
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Thanks man... But there is really no point in having both, correct?
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mooch530 said:
Thanks man... But there is really no point in having both, correct?
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There is no need to have both, but there is one thing you must take into account. Nova might still run in the background while you're using Themer, therefore make sure that it's been stopped in your Apps settings menu to prevent severe battery drainage.
Themer is a launcher so u can use both.

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