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[Optimus One, P500, V General] Feeshie:
It's hard to resist all these holidays deals. :D I'm sad that I left this awesome phone, but the nexus with ICS = <3
[Optimus One, P500, V General] dislplin01:
Yea it sucks to watch everyone go and see the development slowing down i myself will probable have a galaxy s2 by febuary its sad but you have to move on some time .....
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ashishv:
Franco is still developing for us,isnt it??
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DaXmax:
Yea, i left optimus one with many phones lol, First is Nexus S, now Galaxy S with hardcore ICS...

Ahh, wonderful memories... First one to had 3.0.8 kernels...
[Optimus One, P500, V General] vamoslakers:
I wish you luck ;D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InsaneHien:
Hey, I get a black screen after watching or skipping the intro movie. I reinstalled the app and re-downloaded the data files via Wi-Fi and still get the black screen. Can someone help me? I really want to play this game. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
Backstab 3D shows as being incompatible with the Evo 3D at the moment.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InsaneHien:
Oh, I see. Thanks for answering.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spahbod:
Hi...go & install ((chain fire 3D )) & its plugin...defult plugim is incorect...

Foud this app on the forum! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Click Here For 4.0.4 Test Version

Introduction

Here is a version of the stock ICS/GN launcher modded to remove the search bar and reclaim that space in portrait mode by providing a 4x5 grid. The search bar is hidden, the grid is increased to 4x5 and the margins are all adjusted to compensate.
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Compatibility

Version 3.0 is for ROM's prior to 4.0.3 (includes landscape support)

Verison 4.0 is for ROM's with Android 4.0.3 or later (landscape support coming soon)

Features:

Google search bar removed from home screen

Search still works as expected

Choose 3, 5 or 7* (*experimental) home screens!

Great with Paul's search button mod available here

4x5 grid enabled in portrait mode to reclaim the search bar space

Vertical grid height reduced slightly to accommodate 5 rows

Landscape (where available) remains 4x4 (4x5 doesn't fit without scaling) so bottom row is chopped off (gracefully)

Transparent folders by Evostance included in version 4 and up!

Screenshots:

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Installation:

Works on most ICS roms (you may experience problems with smaller resolution screens)

Install an alternative launcher first so you have options if this does not work!

Boot to CWM recovery and make a backup

Select one zip file from this list:

Version 3 (for pre-4.0.3 ROMs)

Standard 5 Screens with Landscape - ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3.zip

Standard 5 Screens without Landscape - ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3+NoLandscape.zip

3 Screens in Landscape and Portrait - ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3+3x3.zip

4 Screens without Landscape - ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3+4x0+D2.zip

Version 4 (for 4.0.3 and above ROMs)

No Landscape Support Yet!

One Home Screen - ICSLauncherNoSearch_v4_1HS.zip

Three Home Screens - ICSLauncherNoSearch_v4_3HS.zip

Five Home Screens - ICSLauncherNoSearch_v4_5HS.zip

Seven Home Screens (Experimental!!) - ICSLauncherNoSearch_v4_7HS.zip

Flash the selected zip in recovery

Hit thanks below if it works out for you and please provide feedback

Optional Stock Folders

The latest mod includes transparent folder backgrounds, if you'd prefer the stock/standard black circular ones then follow the link below.

Instructions to revert to stock icons: click here

Credit & Thanks

Evostance for providing me with the 4.0.3 framework and launcher to work with as well as the transparent folder pngs!

Paul @ MoDaCo for including this mod in the MCR kitchen... :cool:

Launcher Tweaking Instructions

The method to achieve this mod with the stock launcher is substantially more complex since Android 4.0.3 so I've provided some instructions in the document linked below. I can't promise these will stay relevant and you need to have some pre-existing knowledge before you can start but they should help.

Tweaking the ICS Launcher (xda post)

If this helps you also, then consider hitting 'Thanks' below.
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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrvirginia:
so far so good. i'm not too keen on auto rotation of launchers, but otherwise i'm quite pleased with it. on other launchers it's still a 4x4 grid, which i'm sure you know. i like having that extra space personally, though. thanks :)

also, will let you know if i run into any issues.

edit: def a little tight at the top, btw.

edit: actually, after loading the Google Voice widget, it sits at the top just like on my SGS2. BUT, there's still room on the left and right, unlike how it was on the SGS2. it just filled up an entire square. so possibly decrease the side margins i'm thinking.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll do a non-rotating one tomorrow if I get time after looking at the margins.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shetlander:
Link to download comes up with "oops google chrome cant find the file".

Wonder if google have blocked it because they dont like the fact you made there launcher better :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ratcom:
can confirm the path is not fully set in the link ;) Would love to give this a spin too :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ankitb4u:
I already got the initial one lets see just restarted it the phone after replacing launcher2.apk via root explorer I was on adw. Now I will go back to the launcher more to follow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coldchillen:
looks good.. thanks!! always good stuff, especially from the n1 days..

using villainrom on francos kernal. margins are a bit tight, but theyve always been with launchers with 5 rows.

would it be possible to have a 5x5 grid?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
Would it work with other phone's or just for this phone ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ankitb4u:
Have not downloaded the modified zip yet this is the original one....

Don't get me wrong this is definitely better than the original one, but I love to use simi clock and you can clearly see the divider bar not getting along here...check it out...

Uploaded with ImageShack.us
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afilopou:
Link is down.I would like to test it.Love using the whole screen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ankitb4u:
Download Temp

He had a file original which is the one I have flashed, while he fixes the link try using the one here.

How I got it to work was. I had the ADW Launcher EX bought it for .10 cent.

Then went via root explorer renamed the original launcher

And then pasted this there.

Rebooted and wallah!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Waitzar:
May I ask what is the name of the widget you are using to show that clock, weather and battery info? It looks very clean!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afilopou:
https://market.android.com/details?...50aC5hbmRyb2lkLndpZGdldC5nVGFic2ltaUNsb2NrIl0.

Simi clock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrvirginia:
np! yeah just a few pixels too tight at the top, maybe 4. and increase side margins by at least 8 on each side would be my guess :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Oops! Sorry!

Doh!

Sorry for the link error guys, now fixed in the first post. Thanks to those that helped out in the interim.

I realise there are margin problems, I will look into these tomorrow. Consider this first release a proof of concept.

I can do 5x5, I have had that running but until I fix the margins then 5x5 looks really bad (icons in columns 1 and 5 are cut in half). The problem is that the icon spacing is set to absolute values for 4x4 this is why we also have a problem for the 5 rows at the moment.

No promises but I think we can get perfect 4x5 (portrait) and possibly perfect 5x5 (portrait).

I will not spend a lot of time on landscape however, I never use that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Probably any ICS rom...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ankitb4u:
yup simiclock and then a bunch of alterations inside. Background color all zeros then text all black with a bit of alpha and that's it. Simple yet elegant I like it. I used to use fancy widgets but now this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Elemenopee:
How did you get Simi Clock to work on your GNex? I got it downloaded but couldn't find it in the widget section.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jameslfc5:
How difficult do you think it would be to add an extra few screens to the nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Having a look at that tomorrow. Either really easy or damn hard... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Oh, yes of course it works generally but that's the problem, it breaks some widgets and that's the issue I need to fix... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] just4747:
Oh I knew that from reading previous posts. I just wanted to let you know it happened to me too when testing :) Really want to use this on 4.0.3 ROMs!!!!

GL!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Find me a deodexed Google version of the rom is CWM format and I'll start tonight... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] just4747:
lol I wish I could help.

Does that mean you may not be able to make this work for .3..at least easily? Do any of the .3 ROMs come with the search widget already removed and extra usable row?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
No, it means I don't have a suitable 4.0.3 ROM to work with... It will be possible I'm sure...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] just4747:
Oh, forgot 4.0.3 didn't officially come out yet! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peanutplanters:
is there a way to easily revert changes back to stock without re-flashing the rom or restoring from a backup?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calavera-pw:
total noob here. Can I install this mod on top of the ARHD 2.1.2 rom? I was under the impression it basically overwrites the launcher portion only?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yep, make a backup copy of /system/app/Launcher2.apk first (or grab it from your ROM's zip file). You can put that one in my zip file, drag and drop to the right place, then use that. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
It does just replace the launcher yes but does not work with 4.0.3 roms yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calavera-pw:
I think the ARHD 2.1.2 is 4.0.2. I checked in the settings and it says that. So I should be good to go? I made a back up in CWM just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yep, good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calavera-pw:
Installed the rom and everything is fine. More real estate and cleaner! Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] soCram:
Sorry for my late answer. I get the error, that there is not enough space left on the screen. I tried multiple screens (even empty ones).

Actually I'm using Nova-Launcher now due to the configuration possibility.

greetings

socram
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evostance:
Wish I could decompile this with apktool. Want to incorporate my Invisible Folders into it for use on 4.0.2 but I get errors :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Major Update | 4.0.3 Compatible | 7 Screens | Transparent Folders

Hi all,

Here's a late Xmas update that includes support for Android 4.0.3 ROM's. I've also provided a version that includes 7 screens by popular request.

Many thanks to Evostance who provided the 4.0.3 base for me to work from as well as the transparent graphics for the folders which I think look great.

First post updated with downloads, landscape support coming soon!

Enjoy!

Edit: I've also added instructions in the first post for doing this yourself... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evostance:
Excellent news! I was going to put my folders into this for me own benefit but you've already done the work for me.

Great write up on how to! Should definitely come in useful due to Googles wonderful lack of documentation
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Craiq:
Hi

thx 4 this!

the search bar is hided,

but my phone dont switch in landscape view :/

i used ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3.zip an guess its the right.

ive 4.02

anyone has a idea how to get the landscape view? :$

edit: i overflashed it. the log said it is enabled but still no landscape view...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bxsteez:
Any chance to get the circle folders back? I actually liked that look quite a bit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
Great stuff thank you!

One comment. Have you tested Pauls search button mod in 4.0.3? When i tested this last week i couldnt get it to work with a few 4.0.3 roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
No problem and no, Paul's search mod isn't compatible yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
Ok cool. I am dying over here. Your mod plus Pauls gave me GN bliss. I since have updated to a 4.0.3 ROM (droidth3orys) and now with your update, a working search button mod liek before is all I need!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Actually aokp rom has it as an option. That's the rom I randomly chose to test the 4.0.3 launcher mod and I was impressed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
Thanks.

So you know, your mod works perfectly on this ROM im using (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/12696-rom-axi0m-21-lkexp-v2-kernel-12262011/)

People have been asking for this although didnt realize it replaced the ROMs stock launcher (Trebuchet), which is not an issue just an fyi for myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Hmm, Trebuchet should probably not be named launcher2.apk... :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
HA. So how do i fix that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Well you could just rename it in the zip before you flash it/cm. But really it should be addressed at source by the cm team.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
Sorry to bother you with this. I download the zip, extract the files, change Launcher2.apk to Launcher3.apk, rezip the whole folders, and put it on my GN. When i go to install it in CWR, i get installation aborted every time. Tried both on my mac and PC as far as uncompressing, renaming, and recompressing. Perhaps I am doing something wrong? Not supposed to extract it? If so, i could not figure out how to rename a file within a ZIP without extracting.

Much thanks and sorry for the bother.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
No problem. Are you using Windows? You can just rename in place with WinZip or 7-Zip if you like... open the archive and rename it there. Alternatively drag that one file out, rename it, drag it back in and delete the original. That'll work unless the zip is signed which I very much doubt.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dhy8386:
yuuup. Worked.

Was reading up on how to modify based on your guide. Doesn't seem like the transparent folders is one option you can change. Is that now stock? Not a big deal just curious since I wanted to play around.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Actually that's just swapping out 3 png files... no other changes. Just unzip the apk to see them all... pretty self explanatory after that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] js0uth:
the power control doesnt fit. is there anyway to get that on?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FruitBowlMafia:
Amazing...

This is really nice bro! Can you make it possible to resize widgets like Trebucet's? The extra desktop space does funny things to my "Fancy Widgets" This is amazing please update!:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peanutplanters:
This didnt work - when flashing from the .zip CWW says "Installation aborted"

edit: nm got it working - used my windows PC to .zip instead of mac :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
That's odd, both worked for me.

What version of the launcher are you guys using specifically?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
I think I'll leave extra enhancements like that to the alternatives like Nova and Trebuchet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] belair56:
Nice, clean & fast.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Sorry, I missed this request.

I'll upload the stock images tonight and provide a simple 'how-to' for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Hi mate.

Thanks for the reply to my thread in regards to adding home screens.

I read your reply and the Google Docs tutorial. While I'm familiar with the XML editing described its going to be hard for me to do this as my laptop was stolen and I'm only using a Motorola Xoom currently.

If its possible for you could you make me a specific launcher. The ones you have available to download have other things I don't want. I just need 7 screens. Nothing else. I want the Google search bar and I want the normal stock folders not the transparent ones. I don't require any landscape orientation. Portrait only is fine as I want it as close to stock as possible. So all I require is only the extra 2 home screens (with the default being the 4th screen I think so its in the centre).

I would really appreciate if you could do this and make me a CWM flashable zip for 4.0.3. Thank You. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Specifically which rom and version of the launcher are you using? You can check the launcher version in Manage Apps...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Android OS: 4.0.1 (Yakju) Stock

Launcher Version: 4.0.1 - 228551

Im currently on stock 4.0.1. The reason I asked for a 4.0.3 file is that if there is an OTA update soon will I lose the launcher edits? Also I may move to Pauls Modaco ROM in the next few days.

But obviously your more knowledgable than I am in these matters so whatever you thinks best is what I will install.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
4.0.3 doesn't work on 4.0.1 or 2 and vice versa... you won't get an OTA update if you're not running a stock rom anyway... and if you are running a stock rom you can't use this mod... so you running stock or not?

And yes... any change you make to 4.0.1 or 2 will be lost when you change to 4.0.3...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Thanks for the information.

I guess I will have to install a 4.0.3 custom ROM then to get this to work. Im going to install the AOSP 4.0.3 Kang Project ROM in a short while. I assume any file you make will then work with this? Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yep. And the AOKP ROM is quite good I think.

I can punch one out for 4.0.3 pretty easily...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
I have just finished installing it. If you can make one that would be a great help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Dead stock with 7 screens right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Yes please. Just 7 screens. Nothing else.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
For fear of getting 1 billion requests I'll do this for you tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
I understand. Thank you for your hard work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Stock Launcher (With Search) - 7 Home Screens

Here you go, try this: ICSLauncher_v4.0.3_7HS.zip

Now, to be honest I've not tested it but am pretty confident. I'm not running a 4.0.3 ROM at the moment.

Just to be safe it would be a good idea to install another free launcher first and make a nandroid backup. If it doesn't work, restore and let me know - I'll fix it for you.

Edit: Hit 'Thanks' on one of Evostance's posts next time you see one - he provided me the 4.0.3 base to work from.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yep, here you go: Launcher2_Stock_Folder_Icons.zip

Do not flash this zip in recovery.

The best thing to do I think, because you only have to do it once is this:

Open my Launcher2 mod recovery zip (the one you downloaded from the first post)

Take out /system/app/Launcher2.apk

Open Launcher2.apk with WinZip, 7-Zip or similar

Open the file you downloaded from this post also

Drag and drop files from zip in this post into correct dir in Launcher2.apk (that you opened)

Close both files

Put Launcher2.apk (with new images) back into the zip you took it out of

Now that update zip you have to flash has the graphics you want every time you flash it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bilhouse:
Thanks for that. Really appreciate it mate. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smoothjeff:
Any chance to have just the stock launcher no mods but with expanded vertical and horizontal margins?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Which rom are you using? The stock 4.0.3 launcher has adjusted, smaller margins.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] floodjlc:
Love what you have done! Will you be updating the 7 screen version to have landscape soon? I really want the 7 screens but just waiting on that. Keep up the great work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yes I will.

I don't actually have a landscape version of 4.0.3 to work from yet... although to be honest I've not spent a lot of time searching. If you know of one let me know and I'll hit the owner up for permission to mod it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SN4K3B1T3:
on 4.0.3 AOKP and when i restart my phone, the 7th home screen goes blank, anything i put on their prior to reboot is gone. Is this a bug anyone else is experiencing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Are you using the version in the first post (ICSLauncherNoSearch_v4_7HS.zip)?

No I've not seen that... does it happen with the 6th screen at all?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SN4K3B1T3:
Yeah i checked which version i flashed and it was V4, and no just on the 7th screen, ill reflash the newest from romanb and see if it was just that i didnt flash this mod on a clean install

EDIT: even on AOKP Milestone 1, 7th homescreen blank after reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Okay... strange but I'll look into it.

Would be good if anybody else can report whether this is happening for them or not...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ttlycnfuzd:
thanks for the 3 Home, Exactly what I wanted! :) just a heads up... I recently bought an MHL adapter, and it automagically rotates the phone to landscape, which brings back the 7 home pages (and the searchbar). Maybe there is something in that code that you can look at?

(not for me, and not complaining either - i don't need landscape)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yes... actually landscape is never disabled, it's just hidden in the stock launcher... things will break if I remove it.

Although for the next release, which I'll do when I get the landscape version, I'll sync the number of portrait and landscape pages... tbh I just forgot to do that this time around.

Thanks for the heads-up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HumorousMaximus:
Installed this yesterday along with Paul's UI patch as you suggested. I LOVE IT! Looks so much better and the extra space feels just right. That google search bar was just wasted space.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MisterSeagull:
What widget are you running at the top there
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] js0uth:
im using the 3 home screens no search bar. yea the power control doesnt fit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
On a 4.0.3 rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PowSniffer0110:
Could I make a quick request? BTW great launcher and options. Need option to check or uncheck the wallpaper being scrollable. I'm running 4.0 with 3 screens, and dont like the wallpaper scrolling with the screens. THANKS overall!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Quick request but complex solution. Honestly I won't be building this in but check out Nova Launcher... does what you want out of the box... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smoothjeff:
I mean without the search bar removed, and on any stock 4.03
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
I'm confused, the stock 4.0.3 launcher already has adjusted horizontal margins (like my v3 mod) are you asking for even smaller ones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HumorousMaximus:
It's called the SiMi Clock Widget, it's almost completely customize-able from colors to font size/style. Someone on the 2nd page of this post had it and I jumped all over it. It's one of the cleanest/informative/useful widgets out there.

Enjoy :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fclifton:
I don't gave CWM installed, but I am rooted, so I just used ES File Explorer to copy the Launcher2.apk file into the /system/app directory. Now my home screen has no search bar and the 4x5 grid. I used the ICSLauncherNoSearch4x5v3 version. I was hoping this would allow my home screen to go to landscape when rotating my device. However, it does not. Did I miss a step by doing what I did?

Galaxy Nexus LTE 4.0.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PowSniffer0110:
Me like your launcher tho :) nice and smooth and gained my search bar space back! Why is it a complex fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mikey:
Awesome to be using your mods again....awesome work like always, long time :)

I'll be waiting for this to be incorporated into Romans build 11 latest version.

Thanks again dj
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dawynkoop:
Anyone having an issue on 4.0.3 with 7 screens where Widgets on the farthest right screen disappear on a reboot?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Yes, apparently SN4K3B1T3 also has this problem. I'll be looking into it over the weekend - I trust everything sticks on the 6th screen? You haven't changed the screen resolution have you?