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[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
A few things to clarify.

Apex Launcher does not collect and send user data without your consent. AppClicks is used for the sole purpose of sorting apps by frequency of use. It does not reset unless you wipe app data or reinstall the app. This is necessary regardless of which sorting option you are using, so that it will just work should you decide to switch to frequency order later. That said, app usage data in this file never leaves your device even though the app has INTERNET permission.

The network permission is used to send general (non-sensitive) usage information and crash reports. We use Google Analytics to collect minimum usage data (e.g., when you launch or update the app), so you may notice network connection to Google's servers. You may opt-out of usage reporting in the settings, however, this may not be working currently due to a bug introduced when we upgraded to a new version of Google Analytics a few updates ago. This will be fixed in the next update.

Yes, an update is in the works, and it will be available soon, hopefully.
[Android Apps and Games] SgtWendigo:
suggesting optimization of drawer

Hi, the lollipop style is cool, but I see a flash of delay after the drawer expanded and when contents show. Is it possible to optimize to make contents show as the drawer expands?
[Android Apps and Games] seanspotatobusiness:
I have a couple of questions about folders in Apex:

1. Is it possible to have folders within folders? and

2 Is it possible to have apps in the app drawer in more than one folder (sometimes apps fit into more than one category simultaneously)?
[Android Apps and Games] subhani:
Thanks man. Good to have your input on this. As I've already said... This launcher is still my favourite and best.

Hit THANKS if I helped, cheers! Sent using a Z3 via Tapatalk.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
1 no

2 yes
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
What are you doing? Writing an article comparing Nova to Apex?
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Those are legitimate questions. I do not see Nova mentioned anywhere in his questions. Subfolder is a feature found in many other launchers, not just Nova.
[Android Apps and Games] zdwillie:
Good work.

I like it.
[Android Apps and Games] seanspotatobusiness:
I asked the same questions about Nova on the Nova forum. So what? I want a launcher that has those two features. They don't seem like particularly extravagant features to me, yet I can't find any launchers with both (Apex has neither, I think).
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
No, i don't think any launcher does that

No, or i have not found a way (but i am still using v 2.7 because of folder transparency issue).

BUT: for folder within folder you can use the app Folder Organizer. You can create your own folders and put shortcuts to them within a folder.

It not only works for folder within folder but can also be used in zooper widgets to open folders (only way i know of doing this).
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
Nova launcher you can have folder within folder without using the 3rd party app.
[Android Apps and Games] Ok_Kaleidoscope5109:
Can we get rid of the blue ring around the badge? I really don't like the look. Compare to the solid red in iOS this definitely looks off.
[Android Apps and Games] darthsmoke:
Hi!

I'm using Apex Launcher on a Kindle Fire HD6 and it's absolutely amazing, fast, and does everything I need.

However, due to stupid Amazon's restrictions, I cannot set any wallpaper on the home screen.

It's good that app drawer can have a solid color background, but I'm missing this on home screen. Now it's completely black and it's a bit depressing... :(

Can I do anything about it?

Best regards!
[Android Apps and Games] Monsieur_Bond:
I want to know what is hex code for 'Dark card" (Apex settings->Drawer settings->Drawer background style)

I want to use the same color for Drawer background color.

If any one here knows the color code please let me know.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
#FF233036

Look for the application "RGB Tool" on the F-Droid repository. I took a screen capture of the drawer, opened that picture in "RGB Tool", and touched a spot to get the color.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Monsieur_Bond:
Thank you for the help.

I also did the same after asking the question here.

I did using web browser not any app. Uploaded the screenshot and selected the color and hex was given to me

It is #263238 for Dark card and #F5F5F5 for Light card, if anyone else is interested.

Cheers

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Thank you for the help.

I also did the same after asking the question here.

I did using web browser not any app. Uploaded the screenshot and selected the color and hex was given to me

It is #263238 for Dark card and #F5F5F5 for Light card, if anyone else is interested.

Cheers :good:
[Android Apps and Games] :
Minor cosmetic bugs:

When using vertical continuous for the app drawer, there's some room above the top row of apps where there are pressable transparent buttons, they don't do anything, just not sure why they are there

Multiple undeletable instances of system wallpapers in the picker (anyone know where they are located?)
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Thanks for pointing that out. I've had that issue with one particular wallpaper for quite some time, but it never occurred to me that it was an Apex issue. I just reverted to the Google Now launcher though, and the "undeletable wallpaper" was not there. So now I too am curious as to whether anyone knows the location where these are stored (probably in a database?).
[Android Apps and Games] Mrwhitepantz:
Drawer tabs disappeared?

So I woke up this morning, and discovered that all of my drawer tabs have disappeared! They were there when I went to bed, and now they've all gone, except one. I had them separated into apps, utilities, entertainment, and such. Now the only one that is there is the apps tab, and it only has the apps that I had in it before, and the default downloaded and widget tabs that I had gotten rid of are back. Normally I would be able to solve this on my own, simply by removing those tabs and adding new ones, except that option is gone too! There is no more "Manage Drawer" option in the menu that pops up when I click on the drawer menu icon in the upper right.

Does anyone know what's going on? I've been using Apex for years now and this is the first time I've had an issue, I'm a bit stumped.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
It's the gremlins -- boy you're in for it now. You're only option is to move some place far away, and leave the phone behind!

Did you have a nandroid backup that a child or spouse could have restored after snooping through your files and fouling-up somehow?

Frank

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If it is a restored backup then you might ne able to restore your ability to fix it by downloading and installing the latest Apex again.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Mrwhitepantz:
Thanks for the response, earlier today I did try uninstalling and restoring my backup with Titanium backup, but I guess the most recent backup is somehow from this version that is messed up, but it doesn't make sense because my backups are only scheduled to run on Tuesday and Friday mornings and it was definitely working like normal last night. Then I tried reinstalling from the play store, and now it's really weird, because it looks like the option to manage your drawer tabs has been removed? Wtf? So I restore data from my titanium backup to get it back to the setup it was at before, and it looks like it did, default tabs are back, no manage drawer option, etc. and then, as I'm typing this out, I try it one more time, uninstall and re-install from the play store just like I did the first time, restore data like I did the first time, and lo and behold, everything is back and working like normal. So I guess my issue is fixed now, but man what the heck. Just randomly decided it was done working for a few hours I suppose. Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
I don't completely understand all that you did and all the results but anything mysterious might be from Apex using cached code from another version of itself.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Mrwhitepantz:
Yeah sorry that wasn't particularly clear, suffice to say, everything works again now. I think the issue was something to do with Apex Launcher Pro, because I uninstalled and reinstalled that and then it worked again.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Does anyone have any word on updates to the app?
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
[MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION]

Having serious issues with the latest apex, if I use anything other than fully transparent folder backgrounds, apex will force close every time I try to open the folder.

Sent from my d801/20e kdz.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
This is a common issue with 3.0.1. There's been no word on updates, new betas, etc... in 2 months. I've asked a few times about updates with no response.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
There was a response less than 10 days ago saying an update is in the works.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Wow, how'd I miss that! Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
Yes, but it is weird that no beta has come out... Anyway, using other launchers until lp comes out for my machine or new version of apex.
[Android Apps and Games] :
So does anyone know where those wallpapers are at? lol
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Maybe with the backups in ' /sdcard/Android/data/apexlauncher/', or perhaps somewhere in ' /data/data/com.anddoes.launcher'.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
v3.0.2 (Feb 12, 2015)

Feeling Lucky: random app recommendations

Updated Lollipop style scrolling indicator

Tweaks and fixes for Nexus 9

Fixed bug with circle drawer and folder animations

Fixed app animation bug on Lollipop

Fixed a bug with usage reporting

Updated translations

Direct APK download

Download from Google Play
[Android Apps and Games] whoamigriffiths:
I've reduced your Play rating to one star, because of the feeling lucky extra.

Shocking addition to the paid version.
[Android Apps and Games] FIC82:
No to the feeling lucky.

Same for me, uninstalled. I'll find another launcher for now.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Feeling lucky: That's not how we feel and what we expect for an update. Impossible to uninstall separately?

No I am feeling unlucky! Unlucky!
[Android Apps and Games] ktwo:
Remove Feeling Lucky ASAP. Or set it disabled by default - or you will feel the user's wrath. Its not like there are no alternatives. But if you start with these things users will move to something else. I bet Nova and other launcher's devs are rubbing hands like a fly

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]: at least you can select it in Hidden apps so it wont bother you in the drawer..

BTW: isnt it strange that the first app which was "advised" to me was Empires 4 Kingdoms, one of the "games" with most agressive advertising of all? :)
[Android Apps and Games] trevagreene:
Was about to buy pro version then this crap gets installed.
[Android Apps and Games] Cloonix:
Purged Apex until removal of adware.
[Android Apps and Games] opti916:
Reverted back to the previous version. Feeling lucky can shove it.
[Android Apps and Games] FoCMB:
Take a look in the last ratings in the play store and you will see that the user are very angry and give you only a 1-star-rating. Please remove the lucky feeling "feature" at least in the pro version otherwise a lot of users will change there launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] androiduser44:
1 star rating

why bloatware when i paid for pro?

switching back to nova
[Android Apps and Games] MatVekk:
Grate work!!! Thanks!

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 Cataclysm 5.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] BanziBaby:
Have stopped using this launcher on my Sony Z2 & Nexus tablet due to adware feeling lucky app that has now been included even in the paid pro version. [MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION] I think you have shot yourself in the foot by including this, once word spreads you will lose users & you are already getting loads of one star reviews in play store due to this.
[Android Apps and Games] armaki:
Very well said!
[Android Apps and Games] kolyan:
Whats with the bloat even in pro version?
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
+1

Uninstalled.
[Android Apps and Games] st7n:
I agree with the others. Really disappointed about the addition of Feeling Lucky.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
After reading all these comments it's an easy decision to not install this version, but can someone please say what this "feeling lucky" adware thing does?

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Echo5Kilo:
Uninstalled. Back to Nova Prime.
[Android Apps and Games] a g bell:
Seriously ads in the paid version back to nova
[Android Apps and Games] tomaasz:
Where do you see ads?
[Android Apps and Games] pantezuma:
I don't know what Feeling Lucky does as I have Droidwall and Apex isn´t allowed to connect to Internet.

Anyway, I paid for the Pro version and don't want any adware like app on my phone.

Please, do you really think any user would find that "feature" useful?

You really took a step in the wrong direction and all Google Play reviews are reflecting that.

Confidence, once broken, is hard to reestablish, don't you think?

PS: Sorry for my English.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Nothing there, Frank :(

That said, I was really happy until this latest update. Glad auto-update isn't running...
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
I have clicked five times on feeling lucky icon two times advertising for other launcher!

AdAway prohibits opening Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
After the update I don't see the infamous feeling lucky button, may be the dev already removed it due to the users' uproar. Lucky me I didn't get to see that badly implemented idea. I feel lucky already, becuse like someone else suggests, I'll have to move back to NOVA launcher. The dev probably got the bad idea from the smart launcher pro, where it has a same app suggestion button in the drawer that takes the user to a random app in the play store. Why does the dev bother to install a app suggestion button? Is there an incentive from Google for doing so? Else running out of ideas, are we? It doesn't matter, what ever the reason, the result is asanin, and do not ever do it again.
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
I honestly don't see the big deal. The feeling lucky icon doesn't do anything unless you click on it, is trivial to hide from the app drawer and delete from the home screen, and it supports the developer who has been providing a great free (and inexpensive pro version) launcher for years.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Wow, ads in paid?
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
Has the transparent folder issues been fixed?
[Android Apps and Games] antony_hg:
cool and smooth thanks, best launcher ever
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
I partially agree with your comment. I can see ads in the free version, but for those users who upgraded to pro, they should not have ads.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Well, the reviews all just went to 1 star.
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
But you don't see any ads unless you decide to keep the icon on your home screen and decide to click on it. It's not like it's popping up banner ads or showing interstitials when you swipe between screens.
[Android Apps and Games] pantezuma:
In my case, I try to keep my phone as clean as possible. I'm using light custom roms with a firewall and adaway installed.

Having paid for an application that suddenly adds something resembling adware it's not something that would make me happy at all...

If the developer need more funds maybe it would be better to add an optional donation feature (even for those with pro license).

I don't know what code is behind this “feeling lucky” thing but certainly don't like to have it on my phone...
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
I still don't see why the icon is needed or why even implement such an app. As [MENTION=4728223]pantezuma[/MENTION] noted, if he wants more donations then add the additional feature that can be unlocked only by donating.
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
If you guys really dislike the icon, vote for removing it at the official Apex suggestions page: http://apexlauncher.uservoice.com/f...63-remove-feeling-lucky-icon-from-pro-version
[Android Apps and Games] BonnyBedlamBoy:
why not simply use feature to hide it from drawer?
[Android Apps and Games] jschill31:
WTF....are you kidding me? Bad choice on adding crap-ware, guess you need to make a few more bucks? What about users who paid for an adfree experience, how about a refund?
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
It's inside apex
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Ads often means Google is tracking your behavior so that they can customize the ads.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
Not for me. oneplus one.
[Android Apps and Games] BonnyBedlamBoy:
the thing is that i do not see any ad related banners or else, only this app that i have hidden. maybe it is because of adaway?
[Android Apps and Games] petrsiri:
I think it is fixed in my case (Nexus 4 4.4). Try rebooting the phone or restating the launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] pantezuma:
I think it's not an app. It's code inside the Apex app itself. You could hide the icon but the code (adware / malware, you name it) would still be there and at least I don't have any clue of what behavior it might be having.
[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
If you do not use "feeling lucky", feel free to remove it from your home screen and hide it in the app drawer (Apex settings > Drawer settings > Hidden apps). You can even do this in the free version. It does not run in the background or use any resources (CPU, memory, etc.) The only time it connects to the network and shows you "ads" is when you actively click on the icon.
[Android Apps and Games] fsjb:
I feel pretty unhappy because I wasted a significant amount of time to find out what has "infected" my phone with a new app. At that time I couldn't find any information on the web. Really annoying.
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
What is the reason to add such code?
[Android Apps and Games] FeelingGreedy:
I came to XDA, especially for this "lucky" update. I really don't mind paying for apps. I don't mind paying for upgrades either. But when I pay for something, I expect there to be no ads/trojans/bs-code inside the app. I read carefully when I purchased your app years ago, and nowhere it said that you could put advertisements or other malicious code in your launcher. I enjoyed your app enough to pay for it twice (once on the website, and later on PlayStore), and buy it for someone else as well. It was THAT good.

Now, especially after that lame excuse you put out here on XDA, you've destroyed any trust I had in you as a dev, and I am clearly not the only one. Looking at the PlayStore, many people seem to have quite a bit of a problem with your little action. All that credit, all that trust, all that goodwill you earned. Was it worth putting that at stake? Did you feel lucky? Or did you just feel greedy?

You're a great developer. Your marketing is of questionable quality. Good luck for the future. I suggest you evaluate what happened here.
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
I agree with most people that a free app can have adware, nothing against that if it is made clear, but paid app, no, i am against that 100%... And i am a paying customer.

I love apex, still on 2.7 because of folder issue (will go when LP comes out for my phone).
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Nobody likes "feeling lucky"! So make a 3.03 "feeling happy" version for us and remove the ad crap!
[Android Apps and Games] user2k10:
+10000
[Android Apps and Games] sethgreen:
Bad choice, i have paid not for this, i'm really disappointed
[Android Apps and Games] benengyj:
Disgusted

Paid for pro since the early versions of Apex.

Sad to see the developer working on stupid "features" that annoy users instead of proper ones that would delight like adding more transition effects or whatever.
[Android Apps and Games] Duvel999:
Come on, remove the feeling Lucky... :mad:

Just bought the Pro, always used Apex free since on XDA.

Please refund us, can we buy another good launcher or app without.... :cool:

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
I was "feeling lucky" when I clicked one of my folders and it wasn't erroneously transparent any longer... but that luck ran out... the folder transparency bug is still there!
[Android Apps and Games] doop:
Why oh why is this in the paid for version. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] OfficerJimLahey:
Luckily I saw this before the app installed. Disabled the auto-update in Play for the app. Looks like I will be using 3.0.1 for an extended period (it's okay, I don't use folders).
[Android Apps and Games] Adge40:
Been wanting to try nova for a while but my placebo effect told me to stay with my ever faithful apex,now I finally get pushed to try nova
[Android Apps and Games] Hexxer:
Byby apex. Install Nova, import and stay happy. Unbelivable decision to integreat those ****.
[Android Apps and Games] sherpa:
Thank God I have "auto-update" disabled for Apex. Gonna continue using the version I have right now.
[Android Apps and Games] iamnotkurtcobain:
Seems like an update that will make many apex users to nova users...
[Android Apps and Games] sherpa:
But, why? Especially for paid version?
[Android Apps and Games] BanziBaby:
That's not really the point, I stopped using Go launcher a few years ago when they started adding all this kind of crap to the launcher. I have stopped using paid apps that have then added ads. The fact that this is added to the launcher code is a sore point for me.

I just hope the small amount of money you get from this adware makes you happy as you are already losing users, your launcher has countless 1 star reviews since you implemented this & a lot of users in this thread have removed Apex or wont update to the adware version. This has really hurt your good reputation.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
There is not much time left to gain your lost credibility.

v3.0.3 (Feb 13, 2015)

Removed Feeling Lucky: random app recommendations

can safe it.

Friday the 13? Bad day! :(
[Android Apps and Games] Prof. Yaffle:
Looks like Nova Prime it is. A shame after all this time
[Android Apps and Games] Tripledrop:
Incredibly disappointed with what I considered one of the best apps around... I will wait a day or so for an update that doesn't include this adware and if that doesn't appear, nova it is

Not even sure it isn't already too late to save your reputation
[Android Apps and Games] mykos:
Note to developers: This is not the way to respond to valid customer concerns. Trivializing the opinions of your paying customers and trying to make them think they don't really want what they clearly state that they want is a great way to destroy the public opinion of your product.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
I'll jump on the bandwagon. I don't like this "feeling lucky" thing as an add on to a paid app. That's pretty low brow. Come on Apex, just don't load it for paid customers. Simple.
[Android Apps and Games] quan74:
Add me to the long list of unhappy paying customers. Silly me, I had automatic updates allowed. I first noticed that my home screens were messed up on my tablets and phones (folders missing, apps missing), and then noticed the strange "feeling lucky" app icon. A quick google led me here. I see many recommending Nova, are there any other full featured launchers out there that are "trustworthy" as Apex used to be?
[Android Apps and Games] daniel_m:
I agree with everyone who paid for Apex Pro and dislikes the advertisement. A Google campaign tracking receiver and the infamous Feeling Lucky activity are a no-go for a paid app. Now I am also looking for a new launcher :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] bhitman:
A new version is online. It seems like the developer have heard our pain: The "lucky thing" has gone....
[Android Apps and Games] Tripledrop:
Lol, not sure what to do now, installed nova and I write like it!
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
New version 3.0.2.1 without feeling lucky.

Good boy!