How To Guide Nova Launcher lock rotation brave toggle desktop-mode (Using Tasker) - Oppo Find N

Using Tasker to change the default launcher for OPPO FIND N, by canceling Oppo's method to enforce their launcher.
-- Requirements
1- Tasker (paid ~3$).
--- Autoinput (2$), for Brave desktop/phone mode auto switiching.
2- Launcher of your choice.
-- Steps
1- Disable battery optimization(Nova,Tasker).
2- Allow Tasker display over other apps.
3- Run these 4 commands in cmd. (reference).
4- Import feathersCOMPLETE.xml in Tasker.
A-
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.READ_LOGS
B-
adb shell am force-stop net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
C-
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
D-
adb shell cmd package set-home-activity com.teslacoilsw.launcher/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.NovaLauncher
**Note if you choose another launcher replace the package name to yours.
How it works:
- the way this profile works is by reading system log. So, when the system calls for the default launcher, Tasker will auto run your Launcher instead, by this disabling Oppo's (VRR [OTI] Fool-Proof Reset !) Method.
- Another important log called (OplusFoldingAngleManager) which tells the system which state the device is in (folded unfolded). I used it to force rotation lock on all application fixing some issues I had with some apps.
- Brave now can toggle desktop mode on or off depending on device state. (Brave must be open)
List of profiles:
1- FIX APP Back Button (uses log to intercept default launcher).
2- Display Portrait (locks all apps into Portrait mode).
3- Display Landscape (locks all apps into Landscape mode).
4- Brave browser (folded unfolded mode).
*For smooth experience please remove all apps from your default launcher home page first.
-- Done

Hey I've been watching from the sidelines on a few threads and this seems to work, I'm using Computer Launcher and I get a 4-5 sec delay when I swipe up to go home but it does automatically switch back to Computer Launcher from the stock launcher.
I think this is because I haven't cleaned off my default launcher (it took a lot of time to put apps in folders the way I like it lol) so I wanted to be sure before I did that.
From your experience and testing, do you think the apps on the stock launcher are probably causing the 4-5 sec delay on attempt #2? (When I swipe up for home from inside any app it DOES take me to my new launcher, we are only talking about when I swipe up a 2nd time)
Also TY for this, super thankful we aren't limited to 1 launcher on this awesomeaf phone!

The old method mentioned in the other threads works differently and intercept different log, that's why recent apps was not working.
Using this xml file shouldn't take 4-5 seconds on 2d attempt.
as shown in video. It should be instant.
I only removed apps from home screen for smooth visuals.

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So, I tried another launcher and noticed something.
When you try different launchers please remember to run this command again:
adb shell cmd package set-home-activity PACKAGE_NAME
apparently some launchers tries to change default launcher and then oppo's launcher become active and this breaks recent apps.

Yep I went back through all the steps after applying my Launcher just to be safe, probably something dealing with this particular launcher. It works for me though. From any app I can swipe up and go home to my Launcher so I'm good. I rarely swipe up for home while I'm already on my home screen so for all practical purposes this works for me!
Also recents work just fine.

Whats about the battery life with this method?

MobilejackYT said:
Whats about the battery life with this method?
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I didn't compare before and after.
I've been using this for 4 or 5 days now, maybe someone could provide a comparison.

Ideas4ya said:
Hey I've been watching from the sidelines on a few threads and this seems to work, I'm using Computer Launcher and I get a 4-5 sec delay when I swipe up to go home but it does automatically switch back to Computer Launcher from the stock launcher.
I think this is because I haven't cleaned off my default launcher (it took a lot of time to put apps in folders the way I like it lol) so I wanted to be sure before I did that.
From your experience and testing, do you think the apps on the stock launcher are probably causing the 4-5 sec delay on attempt #2? (When I swipe up for home from inside any app it DOES take me to my new launcher, we are only talking about when I swipe up a 2nd time)
Also TY for this, super thankful we aren't limited to 1 launcher on this awesomeaf phone!
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Same to me, 4/5 seconds and I don't have any widget in HP

Yea the delay doesn't have anything to do with the icons on the stock launcher, but hey I can deal with it...it's the best we've got right now so for sure no complaints. This looks to be the only way to consistently get a new launcher to stick to default.

danilos2k said:
Same to me, 4/5 seconds and I don't have any widget in HP
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what launcher are you using?
please double check Package-Name both in ADB command and "Choose Default Launcher" in Tasker.
I can confirm that with this XML file there is no delay whatsoever. please make sure that you have done the steps correctly and report back.

when i
kaledh44 said:
Using Tasker to change the default launcher for OPPO FIND N, by canceling Oppo's method to enforce their launcher.
-- Requirements
1- Tasker (paid ~3$).
--- Autoinput (2$), for Brave desktop/phone mode auto switiching.
2- Launcher of your choice.
-- Steps
1- Disable battery optimization(Nova,Tasker).
2- Allow Tasker display over other apps.
3- Run these 4 commands in cmd. (reference).
4- Import feathersCOMPLETE.xml in Tasker.
A-
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.READ_LOGS
B-
adb shell am force-stop net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
C-
D-
adb shell cmd package set-home-activity com.teslacoilsw.launcher/com.teslacoilsw.launcher.NovaLauncher
**Note if you choose another launcher replace the package name to yours.
How it works:
- the way this profile works is by reading system log. So, when the system calls for the default launcher, Tasker will auto run your Launcher instead, by this disabling Oppo's (VRR [OTI] Fool-Proof Reset !) Method.
- Another important log called (OplusFoldingAngleManager) which tells the system which state the device is in (folded unfolded). I used it to force rotation lock on all application fixing some issues I had with some apps.
- Brave now can toggle desktop mode on or off depending on device state. (Brave must be open)
List of profiles:
1- FIX APP Back Button (uses log to intercept default launcher).
2- Display Portrait (locks all apps into Portrait mode).
3- Display Landscape (locks all apps into Landscape mode).
4- Brave browser (folded unfolded mode).
*For smooth experience please remove all apps from your default launcher home page first.
-- Done
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the "adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS" is fail....

leimbull said:
when i
the "adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS" is fail....
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Just go to the Developer Options and Set "Disable permission monitoring" to active. Then try again.

Can someone explain if the navigation buttons works in this thread?

Can someone explain how to changed to nova launcher step by step, i didnt used Tasker ever and i cant add the xml file to it, why?
Is nova launcher working with navigation buttons?

Hi Kaled44
Really nice tricks. Works very good - except that - if on my new launchers homescreen I swipe up, I will end up with the Oppo Launcher. Any hint whats missing?
Deepsync

avivasaf said:
Can someone explain how to changed to nova launcher step by step, i didnt used Tasker ever and i cant add the xml file to it, why?
Is nova launcher working with navigation buttons?
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I would restore the xml file from backup

deepsync said:
Hi Kaled44
Really nice tricks. Works very good - except that - if on my new launchers homescreen I swipe up, I will end up with the Oppo Launcher. Any hint whats missing?
Deepsync
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@deepsync Could you please try this after a restart

avivasaf said:
Can someone explain if the navigation buttons works in this thread?
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I'm sorry I don't use navigate buttons, and don't know how to make it work for you.

kaledh44 said:
@deepsync Could you please try this after a restart
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Did not work. Same behaviour. There must be a setting that keeps the swipe up for the default launcher

Well I was trying couple of days ago with no successes, but now it's working like a charm.
Honestly I don't know what I did correctly
But this xml file is working for me.

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[APP] New activity launcher - world smallest & litest launcher (Update 6-Jul-2013)

[APP] New activity launcher - world smallest & litest launcher (Update 6-Jul-2013)
Why This launcher is Lite & Small?
Small :- This launcher just takes a gridview Layout and collects installed apps from Android packagemanager and displays it. No extra popus or additional functions are implemented. So, this launcher is smallest of any launcher at present or in future.
Lite :- This laucher is lite. 'coz, Any other launchers has Home screen and App Drawer embaded in that. As app drawer needs to take app icons, it takes more RAM to store images. Even if we kill Home screen, Android will reload Home app with APP ICONS. In this launcher, I divided launcher into two apps, one with HOME and other with App drawer. So, if we kill Home, Android will only relaunch HOME but not app drawer(as its not a part of home as like other launcher). So, App drawer will not be loaded and it saves memory when playing HD games.
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Limitations :-
1. App drawer HOME key is not working for now... I did something with Manifest file and searching for fix
2. Widgets screens are not implemented. As it is lite laucher, I think, its okay
3. Lag in App Drawer:
Explanation: As I m using Gridview, Gridview loads the first page and when u scroll down, it will load another row and so on. Fast scroll for the first time will look lag. But, once these images are loaded, it will be damn fast. 'coz, I choosed to put these images in CACHE so that launcher will be fast.
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What is what in this laucher?
Home Screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Opt 1 = Opens Call Log
Opt 2 = Opens Messages
Opt 3 = Opens App Drawer
Opt 4 = Opens Browser
Opt 5 = Opens Music player
Opt 6 = Refresh & Switch display for Home Text
Opt 7 = Opens Settings
Opt 8 = Opens App Settings (Unistall/Running...)
Opt 9 = Opens Settings display
Opt10 = Toggles Music.
Single tap = Toggle Play or Pause WHEN MUSIC player is in RAM. LONG PRESS and DRAG ur finger outside of icon will skip to next track.
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Hitting refresh button on top right corner will display some text on homescreen. I placed batter % and this helps for stock users. I m trying to put your current location from network operator but that doesnt work. Will try later.
Hitting Refresh button will hide these text. 'coz, it should not distrub our background. So, these text will be displayed on demand.
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*) By default, SYSTEM apps will be displayed
*) LITTLE SWIPE on LEFT/RIGHT will switch to Downloaded Apps and swipe will go back to system apps vice versa.
==> Single tap opens application
==> Long press will open APPLICATION INFO. Here u can unistall/clear data/Force stop any application.
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Hit Menu button on ur device, Menu items are displayed as above.
Opt 1 = Refresh/Reload Apps from android Package Manager.
Opt 2 = Opens Google Search. This can be used to search ur APPs aswell
Opt 3 = About Developer. You can ping on XDA for any issues.
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MENU --> ABOUT DEV will display this screen.
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Checkout my other innovative App: Settings Plus (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248524)
Screenshots updated
Screenshots updated
Just in case
hi, glad to see its released
1stichiban said:
hi, glad to see its released
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Thanks for showing interest...
This is set as Beta version.
App drawer is divided into two sections, ie SYSTEM Apps and Downloaded Apps. Right now, a button is used to switch between these sections.
But, I want to use swipe right and left to get this. 'coz, its very easy for our hand. No need to move ur hand to button.
LOL, A lazy good programmer is the best programmer in the world. I may not be good programmer but, surely Lazy LOL LOL
And, I will put Refresh, Kill after launch, Search option in context menu. 'coz, content menus are saved by default from Android.
The only reason why I put button is, people should know, wheather it is system app section or downloaded app section.
Well, I ll put Help screen in activity menu, I think, that can help them understanding this launcher. What do u say...
Let me know your suggestions or bugs if any.
Cheers
srihari210 said:
Screenshots here
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Its got a good look in the launcher
The app drawer not so much
The concept is awesum
The launcher is kind of slow tho
Sent from my LT18i
Sahaab said:
Its got a good look in the launcher
The app drawer not so much
The concept is awesum
The launcher is kind of slow tho
Sent from my LT18i
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App drawer is going to change as said in concept. But, this requires little bit time. At max I ll try to push this weekend.
Yes, Launcher will be slow at first. 'coz, it has load all app icons. I kept cache option. so, once it is loaded, it should be fast. Infact, this is the reason for lag on other launchers. To reduce lag, they all reside in memory but, our low ram device lags as launcher takes more memory.LOL
I just wanted to get rid of it and so, I break launcher into two parts.
Today, I ll explain every inch in 1st post.
Success
Successfully implemented SWIPE to switch between System and Own Apps....
Will remove lower buttons and implement context menu soon...
And In home page, On refresh will display summary and clicking on that will hide text aswell. 'coz, dont want to distract background image. (this is just my plan).
EDIT: On Refresh task completed.
Any screenshots?
Great!
Music icon/widget on desktop does not seem to work
But Music icon on dock works just fine.
So far, looks promising. :good:
Noticed that from app drawer, when pressing home button nothing happens. Need to press back button to go back to home screen, guess really need to get used to this launcher.
Looking forward to your next release.
Grzesius said:
Any screenshots?
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Today, I will try to remove Footer on APP Drawer. Once I finish it, I will upload new version of App with Screenshots.
1stichiban said:
Great!
Music icon/widget on desktop does not seem to work
But Music icon on dock works just fine.
So far, looks promising. :good:
Noticed that from app drawer, when pressing home button nothing happens. Need to press back button to go back to home screen, guess really need to get used to this launcher.
Looking forward to your next release.
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What you said is perfect. Music ICON works only when music player is in background as a service. ie, once u open music player, then music widget icon works. It will toggle, PLAY/PAUSE and LONGPRESS and DRAG outside of icon to SKIP to next track.
There is no code in Google to initiate and play Default music player by default.
Yes, we have to press back button to go back to launcher. Infact this is not required as this launcher is just like normal app. I did something in Mainfest file, this was the cause for this bug. I ll try to fix it.
Next version will be easy to use. (Mainly Removed Annoying Text on desktop (u can toggle display with refresh button ) and Swipe on app drawer is easy to switch between system/Downloaded apps. So, App drawer is just with apps.
Just give a day, I will try to fix this. Next version will be easy to use.
Thanks for clarifying the use of music widget
As for your planned development/improvements, awesome!
I feel, this launcher would fit well with our device, light and efficient. :thumbup:
Sounds good to me.
Sent from my MK16i using xda app-developers app
Screenshots please...
☜ Sent from my Xperia Pro MK16a BL ☞
Guys,
As promissed, I made all the changes as my prototype said. And uploaded the latest version over here.
Checkout first post....
Meanwhile, I will update first post and screen shots.
Shouldn't this be on Themes and Apps part?
Phenomzye said:
Shouldn't this be on Themes and Apps part?
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Perfectly NOT. Every word, Every letter in this app, is coded by ME. Nothing copied from No other Apps. Just used google to code this. Its all new DEVELOPMENT for NEW LIGHT LAUNCHER.
This is a pure Development FROM SCRATCH.
Updated First and second post with How to use this launcher and Screenshots... LOL... Im done for now...
Its ur time to test and let me know bugs if any. Most of the error porn code is put in Error handler. So, most cases you wont get FCs
Thanks for the update.
Using it now wd superleggera.
Noticed i couldn't use the music widget on desktop even if music player is already running. Nothing happens when i long press... Will try again though, maybe i'm doing something wrong.
Thanks again for your hardwork!
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Perfectly NOT. Every word, Every letter in this app, is coded by ME. Nothing copied from No other Apps. Just used google to code this. Its all new DEVELOPMENT for NEW LIGHT LAUNCHER.
This is a pure Development FROM SCRATCH.
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What that has to do with the correct organization of a forum? It's still an APK, not a flashable zip, not a ROM, nothing to do with Android Development, or do you think that the apps and mods that are at the Apps forum are not made by themselves? inform yourself. No wonder why the Arc forums are full of trash threads/posts.
Also I have tried your launcher, blazing fast but I'd like some minor customization, it wouldn't be bad at all
New Options
Guys,
How would it be if I add a Desktop icon to lock screen? and when I Long press that, it should is display Power menu to shutdown/reboot...
Need some suggestions like this to get this app better.
I m just thinking of another one. On Desktop, if I swipe Right/Left, it should display / Hide my desktop icons? This would take some time. But, it would be great as it wont distrub Desktop background.
Cheers

[Q] Resurrection Remix 4.0.7 questions

I'm new to RR, and as such I have a few questions that I can't seem to find answers for anywhere else. And since I can't post in the dev forums, I'll try my luck here.
1. How do I delete additional homescreens, and stay with just one?
2. .. and how do I do the same for my lockscreen? (multiple lock/home screens and camera access before entering pin is not wanted, plus it messes with my wallpapers ).
3. I can't seem to add more than 16 apps to a folder on my homescreen. Is this a limit that is adjustable?
Thanks in advance.
Did you look for any answers in the Resurrection thread? Used the search function in that thread?
AriGold said:
Did you look for any answers in the Resurrection thread? Used the search function in that thread?
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Naturally.
1. What launcher are you using? If you're using the Touchwiz launcher you can just press left button, which brings up a menu where you can edit the homescreen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. multiple lock/home screens? Take a look at Settings > Lockscreen.
AriGold said:
1. What launcher are you using? If you're using the Touchwiz launcher you can just press left button, which brings up a menu where you can edit the homescreen.
2. multiple lock/home screens? Take a look at Settings > Lockscreen.
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TW launcher?..
I can only chose between "launcher" (assuming Apex. Might be wrong though) and Nova Launcher. I'm using the first, and do not have that option.
When pressing the menu button, I can only select Wallpaper, Manage apps, and System settings.
And I've been all the way through settings, security, device settings, resurrection tools, etc. to find a way to decrease the amount of screens, but without any luck.
Skumse said:
TW launcher?..
I can only chose between "launcher" (assuming Apex. Might be wrong though) and Nova Launcher. I'm using the first, and do not have that option.
When pressing the menu button, I can only select Wallpaper, Manage apps, and System settings.
And I've been all the way through settings, security, device settings, resurrection tools, etc. to find a way to decrease the amount of screens, but without any luck.
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Doh! Forgot the rom, you don't have a TW rom. :silly:
I recommend using Nova Launcher. Press the same button as shown in the picture, then go to Nova Settings > Desktop > Home Screens. There you can add or delete homescreens.
And for the lockscreen. Rom Control > Lockscreen? Under Pie Control.
AriGold said:
Doh! Forgot the rom, you don't have a TW rom. :silly:
I recommend using Nova Launcher. Press the same button as shown in the picture, then go to Nova Settings > Desktop > Home Screens. There you can add or delete homescreens.
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I tried Nova Launcher earlier, but really didn't like it. Gonna give it a shot though.
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And for the lockscreen. Rom Control > Lockscreen? Under Pie Control.
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No luck. Was the first place I tried. And I'm not using Pie either.
Skumse said:
I tried Nova Launcher earlier, but really didn't like it. Gonna give it a shot though.
No luck. Was the first place I tried. And I'm not using Pie either.
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Can you be more specific about what's wrong with your lockscreen? Maybe put up a screenshot?
AriGold said:
Can you be more specific about what's wrong with your lockscreen? Maybe put up a screenshot?
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Okay. It seems that Nova solved my problems with maximum number of apps in a folder, and using a single homescreen.
Now I would like to have single lockscreen as well. Right now I have 3 lockscreens - the right one of them being camera controls, and I would like to just have a single screen, where the only option is to enter the security pin code. No app launching without entering the pin.
I'll see if I can add a screenshot.
I'ts hard to screenshot, but as you might see from the two attachments, there's the option of scrolling right (and left) from the lockscreen, into two separate screens - the rightmost being the camera controls (slightly visible in one of the screenshots).
I'd just like to remove the extra screens, remove the camera access, in fact - remove everything besides one single screen where all you can do is enter the security pin.
Does that make sense?
Try this.
In the lockscreen, drag your finger down from the default clock. You'd enter the Android 4.2.1 lockscreen widgets full-screen view;
Press and hold the individual screen, and drag it up to 'X Remove';
It's a quote from KeithOYS in the original thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36135474&postcount=73993
AriGold said:
Try this.
In the lockscreen, drag your finger down from the default clock. You'd enter the Android 4.2.1 lockscreen widgets full-screen view;
Press and hold the individual screen, and drag it up to 'X Remove';
It's a quote from KeithOYS in the original thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36135474&postcount=73993
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Only problem is... it doesn't work.
When I'm long-pressing the individual lockscreen, I can only add widgets, not delete anything.
EDIT: Correction. I can delete the center screen, thereby having only two screens left. But I can't seem to get rid of the right screen (fullscreen camera widget/app).
What am I doing wrong?
Hi mates!
Is this topic still alive ? I've got a question too. Maybe 2 or 4, in fact))
1) Cannot enable transparent notification bar... Why ?
2) How to center the clock on the lock screen ?
3) How to force the list of settings to fill the whole screen width ?
4) Cannot add the sound profiles to the notification drawer
My device is Galaxy S2, i9100
Notification
Hi..
My Phone is SGS 3 GT-i9305
I just installed this amazing rom.. All I can say its very smoot.. And so far I didnt follow the suggestion of other people who tested it.. Like Installing OMNI Kernel.. I just install the RR Latest Version + Gapps.. and i didnt find any issue so far..
But I just have some few question.. I like the ROM but i wanted to change something..
Like.. How can I push or flash the
1.Video like S4 because the ROM doesnt have a Video Player I just installed the MX Player Pro..
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3. Keyboard...Like S4 or Note3...
4. Contacts and Dialer.. Like Normal S3 S4 S5 or Note3.. Its more useful to me..
5. The Call Features.. It really sucks.. It really looks like a China Phone..
6. On Desk Home.. If i have a miscall or unread sms.. It doesnt show anything on the icon..
sorry if i have too many question and wanted to change.. I just wanted to stay on this ROM for long might be permanent.. If its not possible.. Just tell me.. If some of my question are possible.. Please tell me..
Im hoping for a Great answer.. Not just.. "Not Possible"
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NOVA Launcher Working (method may work for other launchers)

I'm not responsible for any results of your experiments. Proceed at your own risk. Make a backup of your data.
I have Nova working on my PC. Here is a method that will not require root:
1 Install Nova Launcher from Play Store
2 Use command line (Alt-<left arrow>), you should get a black screen with the symbol # and your cursor position
a type: pm disable com.jide.filelauncher and press <ENTER> you should see a confirmation that it is disabled
b type: pm disable com.android.launcher3 and press <ENTER> you should see a confirmation that it is disabled
c type: pm disable com.google.android.launcher.layout.device and press <ENTER> you should see a confirmation that it is disabled
3. Press the Alt<left arrow> to go out of the command line
4 You will be prompted to select Nova Launcher. Be sure to tick the Always button first
5. Go to Settings/Applications and set Nova Launcher to Open in fullscreen mode
To use wallpapers you need to edit the build.prop to set ro.remixos.no_wallpaper to false (root needed)
Performance seems close to expected.
Updated 15/5/2016
Thanks to @HypoTurtle for the help.
So far no wallpaper support. Perhaps someone else has a method?
Edit: working. OP changed
Just putting together a thread to explain this and a few other things. But I noticed in another thread you posted a screenshot with a black background: to resolve that you need ro.remixos.no_wallpaper=false in build.prop
I would also check to make sure that you have nova setup as a full-screen app, that seems to have resolved my overlay error with Apex.
HypoTurtle said:
Just putting together a thread to explain a few this and a fewother things. But I noticed in another thread you posted a screenshot with a black background: to resolve that you need ro.remixos.no_wallpaper=false in build.prop
I would also check to make sure that you have nova setup as a full-screen app, that seems to have resolved my overlay error with Apex.
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U da MAN! I just used SDMaid to change to full-screen and POW! Wallpaper working!
I tried slightly more complicated way:
Firstly I installed nova.
Then I opened up the terminal by alt + f1, which has a root access by default (no root support terminal that you can found in app drawer) and typed:
pm disable com.android.launcher3 (you should information that the app has been disabled.)
Then:
am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN ,you should get this -> Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN }
Then I closed the terminal by alt + f7 and chosen Nova as default.
Results: Computer froze and I wasn't able to boot remix back again, had to reinstall. (Just if you want to know, data partition stays where it is so you can re-install it easily)
Any other ideas what code can I use?
Live Wallpaper now working.
After changing desktop grid to 4 across and changing Live Wallpaper:
Scrolling works in app drawer:
Google widget can be seen on the desktop images above. Haven't tested all widgets, but so far they all work as expected.
Set launcher to nova but i cant enter nova setting, how to fix it?
arts821 said:
Set launcher to nova but i cant enter nova setting, how to fix it?
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Try pressing the home button (circle) on the bar at bottom of the screen. That should show settings at the bottom.
And 1 more problem is set rormxos.no_wallpaper to false taskbar is missing, how to fix that
arts821 said:
And 1 more problem is set rormxos.no_wallpaper to false taskbar is missing, how to fix that
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I did not make that setting. Not needed.
Cool, but how do you shutdown/restart your PC when using Nova, since you don't have access to the taskbar anymore?
Regnas said:
Cool, but how do you shutdown/restart your PC when using Nova, since you don't have access to the taskbar anymore?
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Taskbar isn't part of the stock launcher, it's part of SystemUI/framework - so it is still there and usable when using a different launcher.
Regnas said:
Cool, but how do you shutdown/restart your PC when using Nova, since you don't have access to the taskbar anymore?
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I set the taskbar to hide. Just right click on it and select hide. Then it only appears when your pointer is over it. If you look at the last screenshot you can see the taskbar.
Thanks HypoTurtle & lollyjay.
I asked this because I don't have Remix installed... I was just thinking about the possibilities..
Cheers.
Is it possible to do this same procedure with Phoenix OS?
Thx.
Regnas said:
Is it possible to do this same procedure with Phoenix OS?
Thx.
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Sorry I cannot answer. Perhaps someone else who is familiar with Phoenix...
lollyjay said:
EDIT I'm not responsible for any results of your experiments
I have Nova working on my PC. Here's what I did :
1 Installed Nova Launcher from Play
2 Used SDMaid App Control to freeze Launcher then My Desktop
3. When prompted, chose Nova Launcher
EDIT 7 March: Use SDMaid or similar to set Nova Launcher to full-screen and you can then use custom wallpapers.
Performance seems close to expected.
Thanks to @HypoTurtle for the help.
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hi ,
thanks ,i got Nova up and running .
Only issue was that i did not know that with SD Maid ( to freeze app ) You must have root .!
Sorted everthing out ..rooted ,Sd maid freezed apps and Nova working fine .At moment i have Desktop grid on 8 x 8,
Live wallpaper working fine .Widgets working fine .
good luck

STOP Burn-in in every app using adb(read entire post)

Having issues with your Pixel 2 XL screen, or are you trying to prevent it?
I stumbled across an article explaining how to use adb to modify the properties of applications so that they run in an immersive mode by force (SEE HOWTOGEEK's article)
I was not allowed to post external links using my new account
I realized by changing the code from
Code:
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=com.android.chrome
in adb shell to
Code:
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
it will make every app (even the launcher) fully immersive. This should prevent burn-in
BUT
the apps are that not optimized to be fully immersive have little quirks: FOR EXAMPLE, on the launcher, if you swipe up to bring up the navigation keys, the app tray also opens. I'm sure most apps will function fine otherwise.
I would recommend following the instructions in the article above if you have difficulty installing the SDK from Android there are also many other posts online about how to setup the SDK and use adb
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There's an app called Navigation Bar Hider that you can use to control this on a perapp basis. You have to grant permissions to the application via ADB though. We used this app for the Essential phone to force applications to utilize the entire screen (back when Essential used a whitelist to control such things) and also to hide the keys to get more out of the screen. Instead of using the wild card to include all apps in the immersive mode, it provides a GUI for you to control it manually after granting the application permission to do so via ADB.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tsdo.elw
this is well known tho
nothing new here
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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flex360 said:
this is well known tho
nothing new here
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Maybe you can give some tips I can't get adb to work
Here is a thread showing the various options for immersive mode:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/how-to-enable-true-immersive-modes-t3554299
I enabled full immersive mode immediately after performing the initial setup on the phone, due to being nervous about screen burn-in. In addition, I also installed Pie Control (app store link) to replace the nav bar completely. This setup has been flawless for me aside from Spotify refusing to go full screen, for some reason.
gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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Yes, this is a HUGE caveat that people need to be aware of. Since I enabled immersive mode immediately after the first phone setup prompt, I thought my squeeze for assistant feature was just broken. It wasn't until I spent some time trying to trouble shoot that I learned immersive mode disables the squeeze feature. The good news is that with a custom launcher like Nova, you can just set a gesture such as pinch in, pinch out or two finger swipe to enable the assistant. But it still isn't as slick as the squeeze feature. However, I'm willing to give that up to prevent screen burn-in.
But as far as lock screen wake issues, I haven't had a single issue in that regard. The screen wakes flawlessly every time and knock-on has not let me down once.
1981greg said:
Maybe you can give some tips I can't get adb to work
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Ok so this idiot finally got it wow what a difference
gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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I'm with you. Use the 0px mod on my S8+ and swipe navigation to get around. Hopefully we will see that soon
What about apps like "pixel filter"? Feel this is a good solution too.
I too have been running in immersive mode since I got the phone. Don't care about the squeeze feature so no loss there.
I HAVE had a few instances where my screen won't wake from sleep. Have to long press power to fix. Didn't realize it was due to this mod. Only happens occasionally, so not a huge deal for me, but something for folks to keep in mind.
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okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
but i don't know what the com.blabla name is of the app(s) i want to adjust.
byproxy said:
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
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So, just for clarities sake, with that code and the correct com.blabla app name, it prevents that app from being in full immersive mode? Meaning that with the app open, status bar and nav bar will show?
byproxy said:
[/COLOR]okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
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Download a file manager app like ES File Explorer or File Manager and you'll be able to use that to see the apps by their com.blabla names.
The squeeze functionality still works when immersive mode is enabled for me, nav bar just has to be showing on screen.
EDIT: nm... sorry
byproxy said:
okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
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Connect your device to a PC and run:
adb shell pm list packages -f
The com.xxx.xxx should be descriptive enough to figure out which app you are looking for.
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skw5115 said:
There's an app called Navigation Bar Hider that you can use to control this on a perapp basis. You have to grant permissions to the application via ADB though. We used this app for the Essential phone to force applications to utilize the entire screen (back when Essential used a whitelist to control such things) and also to hide the keys to get more out of the screen. Instead of using the wild card to include all apps in the immersive mode, it provides a GUI for you to control it manually after granting the application permission to do so via ADB.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tsdo.elw
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I'm not clear, does this app work on Pixel 2 / android 8? Seems a lot of mention about essential specifically on git. Certainly looks nice with the ability to turn things on/off without a computer as I discover problems.
I was also having issues with the phone waking up at times. Was able to fix it by using this adb command instead. adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
QUOTE=byproxy;74404129]I too have been running in immersive mode since I got the phone. Don't care about the squeeze feature so no loss there.
I HAVE had a few instances where my screen won't wake from sleep. Have to long press power to fix. Didn't realize it was due to this mod. Only happens occasionally, so not a huge deal for me, but something for folks to keep in mind.
---------- Post added at 07:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 AM ----------
okay so here's a question... how do you find out the "com.blabla.blabla" name of an app?
as i said before i'm in full immersive mode but there's a couple apps i'd like to not have immersive. this code apparently works:
Code:
settings put global policy_control immersive.full=apps,-com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
but i don't know what the com.blabla name is of the app(s) i want to adjust.[/QUOTE]
gaw316 said:
Unfortunately this would disable the squeeze for Google Assistant, and cause problems with lock screen wake up. I'm waiting with baited breath for a substratum or rro layer to edit the navbar size to 0 hopefully in the coming weeks..
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I was even looking for a substratum option with a transparent navbar. Like no button icons at all. I had this on my V20 with WETA but can't find a similar option elsewhere

EMUI 9 Issues , Launcher

EMUI 9 Issues ,,,
i have an issue with third party launchers ,, if i use nova launcher or any other launcher the recent apps show as black page after sleep .
i tried with buzz launcher and with nova launcher , only stock launcher works fine with recent apps .
Second issue is aggressive multitasking... Is there a way to reduce it ???
any help is appriciated
Can you post a screenshot? Did you try to adjust power management options for Nova?
hwoarang626 said:
EMUI 9 Issues ,,,
i have an issue with third party launchers ,, if i use nova launcher or any other launcher the recent apps show as black page after sleep .
i tried with buzz launcher and with nova launcher , only stock launcher works fine with recent apps .
any help is appriciated
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Black or blank?
Because it sometimes does this on 8.0.0.157 too, however the apps are still running in the background and open instantly, when you click on them.
domy_os said:
Can you post a screenshot? Did you try to adjust power management options for Nova?
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Yes i tried no luck
0rigin said:
Black or blank?
Because it sometimes does this on 8.0.0.157 too, however the apps are still running in the background and open instantly, when you click on them.
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Yes blank , yes but it does not let me use double tap to go to last app ...
Third-party launcher does not work with gesture navigation
evirtualidad said:
Third-party launcher does not work with gesture navigation
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I dont use gesture navigation ... I am using the old 3 button layout .. still when i press recent apps button it shows as blank page after sleep .
Any help ????
You can disable emui stock launcher from adb. Just remember to set alternative launcher u use as default. Gestures wont work untill you enable it or install some other gestures mod, but since you are using navbar it doesnt mater.
Go to adb shell and use
Code:
pm list packages | sort
find huawei launcher name(im not at pc so dont remember package name but think it was something like com. huawei. android. launcher)
Use command
Code:
pm disable-user --user 0 that package name you found
Welcome to old android 8 like recents.
You can force stop that app with command
Code:
am force-stop package name
To revert changes instead disable you use enable and thats it. Hope it helps.
bla33 said:
You can disable emui stock launcher from adb. Just remember to set alternative launcher u use as default. Gestures wont work untill you enable it or install some other gestures mod, but since you are using navbar it doesnt mater.
Go to adb shell and use
Code:
pm list packages | sort
find huawei launcher name(im not at pc so dont remember package name but think it was something like com. huawei. android. launcher)
Use command
Code:
pm disable-user --user 0 that package name you found
Welcome to old android 8 like recents.
You can force stop that app with command
Code:
am force-stop package name
To revert changes instead disable you use enable and thats it. Hope it helps.
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Thank you will try this
Im getting bluish tint over recents apps when using nova prime
bla33 said:
You can disable emui stock launcher from adb. Just remember to set alternative launcher u use as default. Gestures wont work untill you enable it or install some other gestures mod, but since you are using navbar it doesnt mater.
Go to adb shell and use
Code:
pm list packages | sort
find huawei launcher name(im not at pc so dont remember package name but think it was something like com. huawei. android. launcher)
Use command
Code:
pm disable-user --user 0 that package name you found
Welcome to old android 8 like recents.
You can force stop that app with command
Code:
am force-stop package name
To revert changes instead disable you use enable and thats it. Hope it helps.
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i am not rooted ,, i don't think i can do this without root ,, can you please clarify
hwoarang626 said:
i am not rooted ,, i don't think i can do this without root ,, can you please clarify
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use this as guideline
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
hwoarang626 said:
i am not rooted ,, i don't think i can do this without root ,, can you please clarify
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You don't need root for this. Very important is to install alternative launcher, set it as default and then disable stock launcher. Otherwise, your life will be a little bit complicated.
domy_os said:
You don't need root for this. Very important is to install alternative launcher, set it as default and then disable stock launcher. Otherwise, your life will be a little bit complicated.
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It Worked ,,, Thank you :good::good::good::good::good::good:
I have the same problem, using Nova Prime and Offscreen Navigation Key Method (no onscreen buttons, just using the fingerprint reader to navigate). Recent apps is blank and unusable. Although it worked for a while after the update, but when toying around with the splitscreen feature (using 2 apps at the same time with a line in the middle), the recent app carrousel suddenly disappeared and never came back.
I have no PC of Laptop though for ADB. Could you recommend any other method to restore the Recent Apps functionality? Thanks!
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After a restart of the device, the Recent Apps works normal again. Let's see for how long...
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nomad4ever said:
I have the same problem, using Nova Prime and Offscreen Navigation Key Method (no onscreen buttons, just using the fingerprint reader to navigate). Recent apps is blank and unusable. Although it worked for a while after the update, but when toying around with the splitscreen feature (using 2 apps at the same time with a line in the middle), the recent app carrousel suddenly disappeared and never came back.
I have no PC of Laptop though for ADB. Could you recommend any other method to restore the Recent Apps functionality? Thanks!
Sent from my ALP-L29 using Tapatalk
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There are few apps on market with ability to do adb over network. You will need another android phone for that.
Gonna try this disable method tonight. Getting same blank recent apps when launching multitasking running Nova on my P20 Pro since the the Pie update.
Thanks for the info.
A lot of the issues with 3 party launchers are not necessarily huawei doings, it was already posted before that Android Pie and the adoption of gestures in the system were creating issues for third party launchers since some core functionalities in the pie update were not being open to third party launchers. The new multitasking view for example is having issues with being laggy and not smooth at all. Till Google opens to third parties for this issues launchers will be crippled to some extent.

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