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[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
v3.0.3 (Feb 18, 2015)

Removed Feeling Lucky from app drawer

Fixed FC on Android 4.0

Updated translations

Direct APK download

Download from Google Play

There has been significant amount of confusion around Feeling Lucky recently. It is not a bundled app (or crapware/adware) that gets installed automatically on your phone. It is just an activity that would never run unless you open it explicitly. Think of ad-supported free apps, but less intrusive -- we do not show you any "ads" unless you want to see them. As I said, it does not start automatically, does not secretly collect any sensitive data, and does not run in the background. If you don't like it, just remove it from your desktop and it'll never bother you again.

As for the frequently reported folder transparency bug, I've tried a bunch of different devices running different versions of Android, but I'm still unable to reproduce it. Maybe it's the way I use folders (e.g., settings), but it's difficult to fix the bug unless someone can let me know steps to reliably reproduce it.
[Android Apps and Games] Christiancs1969:
I quite liked feeling lucky ?.... Not an issue here shame.. ?
[Android Apps and Games] fabiano992:
Help

Guys I would like some advice for my note3 ... is better nova or apex?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Apex of course dude!! ;) :good:
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
Try both free versions. But the one you like.
[Android Apps and Games] waver1967:
feeling lucky still there in free version !!! ???
[Android Apps and Games] mayday2:
As stated in change log, it is removed from app drawer only.
[Android Apps and Games] waver1967:
it,s still there .

both apk here and the playstore version.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57635862&postcount=8958

I can take screenshots if you like.
[Android Apps and Games] fabiano992:
but one of the two slows the phone? sorry for my english
[Android Apps and Games] :
And provide him a logcat (more helpful) ;)

I don't know, try both and keep the best for you :)
[Android Apps and Games] Duvel999:
This " Feeling Lucky " Crap, is still there in 3.03 pro :mad:

Please fix Apex good :mad:

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
It's trivial to delete the icon from your home screen, it no longer shows up in the app drawer, and it does absolutely nothing unless you click on it.
[Android Apps and Games] fallenwout:
Who on earth would like ads...

Go away.

Sent from my LG-D802
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
No problem on a free app (nobody like it but it's a free deal) but it's a wrong principle on paid apps. This kind of attitude is disrespectful for users and have been the final drop that made many of us replace an app for an alternative.

Keep doing it on next releases and Apex will be over for me.

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

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CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

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Googy-Max3 CM-Kernel 1.2.5

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.0

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I9505XXUGNE8

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Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M12 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.1
[Android Apps and Games] jj411:
nova launcher doesn't have this problem.. just saying.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Anyone still having the transparent folder bug as of 3.0.3? I am. Seems to show a transparent folder every other time I open a folder. I wouldn't mind this so much but it's like 90% transparent so it's hard to see the apps in the folder.
[Android Apps and Games] Karthickgandhi:
Yeah.. That big still persists with two more added in 3.0.3

Regards,

Karthick
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
As another user reported earlier, it seems to occur on folders with +9 icons in them. I'll update to 3.0.3 and test tomorrow.
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Already been done, many times. Here's just a small sample:

http://xdaforums.com/show...postcount=8979

http://xdaforums.com/show...postcount=8995

Dev says he can't reproduce it. I guess all those screenshots were phonied up in PhotoShop. What is so difficult about creating app drawer folder(s) with > 9 apps and then rebooting? Problem is there upon first access to the folder.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
Happens to me, even with only 2 items in a folder.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Since I flashed lollipop on a complete clean phone no problems with transparency. Also with folders 9+, up to 24.

So perhaps before updating Apex you have to delete/uninstall launcher complete.

Samsung S5 G900FXXU1BOA3_DevBase_alexndr
[Android Apps and Games] Marcovanbasten:
Had the problem with folders even with 2 icons. Changed the launcher for this and the unlucky thing
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
That was one of the first things I tried, but made no difference. You might be on to something though… perhaps the problem is gone with Lollipop? I have no way of testing, as I disliked L so much that I reverted back to KK 4.4.4.
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
People who want to support the developer without spending any additional money.
[Android Apps and Games] fallenwout:
I got the paid version for +5yrs. Google play should ban paid apps with ads. I got zero sympathy for the dev of apex.

Sent from my LG-D802
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
And how many free upgrades have you taken over the last 5+ years? Most commercial software would've required you to have purchased a new version by now to keep receiving new features.
[Android Apps and Games] gramig:
People don't want much for $3.99!
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
I even named one of my kittens Apex...
[Android Apps and Games] fallenwout:
Yes, requesting money for a limited amount of updates is a business model that works and is used a lot with succes. Much more success than spamming people. And i prefer that but have no choice with apex.

Besides, positive ratings attract potential new customers which means more money . And you get your ratings up by supporting and updating your application. His ratings went down after what he did, very counterproductive.

Like i said, zero respect for apex dev after this. I haven't update apex to the spam version and I never will. If i want new functionality i will go elsewhere cuz of that, so in my case he only helped the competition. I am not afraid of paying for apps.

This somehow reminds me of tapatalk.
[Android Apps and Games] trevorx3:
folder transparency issues

I'm running Apex 3.0.3 and Android 4.4.2 (Alliance ROM v2).

I'm having the folder transparency issues also. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Apex, starting from scratch, and everything I can imagine.

I've been having these issues with folders "half-loading" for quite some time. It seems there are plenty of users experiencing this issue though.

I've attached a screenshot of the problem I'm describing.

steps to reproduce: just make a folder.
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
This "fan boy" statement is the most biased I ever read on Xda but above all it's stupid.

I never paid more or had a single ad after buying Titanium Bkp. I could give you more examples, almost all paid apps I have, but this alone just proves how ridiculous is your claim.

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

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CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

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Googy-Max3 CM-Kernel 1.2.5

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

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Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M12 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.1
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
I was just thinking to say so...

Sent from my Darkside of 1+1
[Android Apps and Games] solid.snake:
Using last up to date version 3.0.3,

Still pro user,

And oh! Feeling lucky did appeared... again, in the last emplacement available on my desktop...

Like everyone, I thought I would never hear again about that "friendly app"

"removing from drawner "...??? And so... Still there

The real problem with this lucky app is the fact that it is deeply stucked into apex.. Really no way to deactivate (get ride of it). Exactly the same as those crapwares gently offered by phone manufacturers, operators etc... Exactly : yes and no, because rooting your androphone lets you clean it. But not a chance in our case.

So, as a pro user, can I get a piece of consideration by dev? Is it possible for me to have an option to uninstall DEFINITELY this? Even if it is no harmful or whatever? I do not need it, and to be frank, it bothers me.

Thanks for reading
[Android Apps and Games] BialyMurzyn:
Folder Transparency

I know others have reported this, but for me folder background transparency doesn't seem to be working correctly. The background and icons in the folder remain transparent no matter what I set the % to in settings. When I open a folder it is nearly impossible to see the app icon I want since it is overlaid on top of all the icons behind it on my home screen. Please see attached screen shots.

The steps to reproduce are to follow the directions given on the FAQ page of your website. Draper one icon from the home screen and drop it on top of another icon.

UPDATE: I figure out why the dev is unable to reproduce the defect. After creating a folder with 9 or so icons you need to long press on it and select 'Edit'. Then name the folder from the 'Edit' screen and select save. Or you can just open the folder and name it there. Once that is done then open and close the folder repeatedly from the home screen and the defect should then be reproducible for you.
[Android Apps and Games] xanthrax:
Unfortunately the dev should not be bothered by the amount of complains, actually he was just asking... Feeling lucky? And here they come the answers...

Sent from my Darkside of 1+1
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
It's harsh to compare this whole "feeling lucky" thing to tapa talk. First of all, I really think if the dev just insert the button in the launcher without making any announcement, this whole thing probably will not be blown out of proportion as it is. By telling the users ahead of time, and name the thing "feeling lucky", it just rub many people the wrong way. However, the dev IMO was just testing the water by inserting in his mind a new feature, in his own app. After so many people screamed for his blood, did he not took the feature off? Can we forgive him for this mistake and move on? But many people are so paranoid and unforgiving, one screw up, that's it. Now the launcher is nothing but a data collector for the evil corporation and the big brother. Smart launcher 2 pro and go launchers both have the similar app suggestion feature, yet no one is out for their blood. People either accept them or they use something else. If you don't like the way apex is, use a different launcher like me. And then may be you will notice the grass isn't always greener on the other side of valley. As for tapatalk, it did what ever it wanted, and a person had no choice but took it because there was no other app like it. Tapatalk year so ago made me purchased the hd version because they told me it was going to phase out the 2.2 version which I bought. Now it's all free, and I miss the refund email. Still, no choice but to use it.
[Android Apps and Games] FeelingGreedy:
Paranoid? Maybe. With the amount of bloatware, adware, trojans and spyware out there, I would prefer the term "cautious" rather than "paranoid". When a dev hammers code into an app that has nothing to do with the app itself, and can be used to do pretty much anything (especially given the fact that the launcher has quite a few permissions), I would say that the developer values cash over customer.

When you do this with a free app, I have no problems with it (as long as you are extremely clear about what the "extra" code does). When you do this with your paying customers, I do have a problem with it. Trust is gone. It has nothing to do with forgiving. Anyone willing to sell out his paying customers like that, makes it very clear where priorities lay.

Anyway, right after this all happened, I did try and buy a few other launchers. I'm not here to promote a different launcher, so I won't mention names, but there are some very capable and worthy alternatives. For me the grass has shown to be a lot greener on the other side, of the valley. If that other side turns out to rape my trust just like Apex did, I will not hesitate to burn down that valley as well. and I'll find myself a new green spot.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
Anyone else having a problem with widgets not refreshing on the homescreen with Apex 3.0.3?
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
That's what we are doing, but developers expect, want, and need feedback so we are doing that too. How else is he going to know?

Frank

Added:

And feedback is what these forums are for.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
User feed back is all good and well. Normally I like to read other people's feed back and questions, in turn I help out with the questions and other people help me with mine. However, some users' feedback to this whole "getting lucky" feature felt more like verbal lynching than normal disscusion. With many users threatening the dev to remove a feature from his own app, else they are jumping ship. Yes, it's a place for the feedback, and the message is loud and clear. Now can we all just move on to something else? (I realize I'm talking about the same thing too, so this is the last time I will ever mentioning anything regarding "feeling lucky")
[Android Apps and Games] sethgreen:
feature?
[Android Apps and Games] sancho_panzer:
[MENTION=3669967]hawkwind212[/MENTION]

Feature? Are you kidding?

Stop your salesman talk and don't try to justify the unjustifiable. Thank you.

Device:

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)

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CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Googy-Max3 CM-Kernel 1.2.5

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.0

Modem:

I9505XXUGNE8

Device:

Nexus 7 (Grouper)

ROM:

CyanogenMod 11/M12 (KK 4.4.4)

Kernel:

Default CM11/M12 3.1.10

Recovery:

TWRP 2.8.4.1
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Yes! Let's get back to the" transparent folders" issue that the dev can't replicate. :p
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
+1. Someone brought up that they think it's due to the user renaming the folders to a custom name. I've done that with all my folders, so it may hold water. Hope the dev tries that angle. Would be a real plus to get this issue resolved.
[Android Apps and Games] lundqvist/:
is it usual that the icons in the folder preview app drawer are misaligned ? if i try to change the icons and revert them back, they match the folder background perfectly aligned. however (if think after rebooting) the icons move again. any ideas ?

btw. the icons all match in dimensions, already checked that.

any help appreciated.

[IMG="a"]http://abload.de/img/0uj41.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
I don't know how, but I seem to have two instances of Apex running. I can swap between them by opening the app drawer and then hitting home.
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
I'm still having issues where my folders will not open fully and all icons will be 99% transparent making it impossible to see.

Sent from my d801/20e kdz.
[Android Apps and Games] bendancin:
Why does not working the gesture of scrolling down the status Bars?
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
I've been an avid apex user for some time now. Since installing it on my Note 4 I've been plagued with Apex not responding and fidget update issues, and even lock ups. I am running 4.4.4. This app had been flawless till now for me. Until some debugging is done can a stable version be released, that is prior to the last couple of updates? I miss using apex.
[Android Apps and Games] the orange bandit:
I've had the same issue on my Moto x (2013) also running v4.4.4 (stock rooted). I get the 'not responding' message at least 2-3 times a day, and it slows my entire phone down.

Going to try a hard reset, but would REALLY rather just figure out what's causing Apex to act that way - it's the only app that has this issue, so I'm less inclined to think it's something with my phone/ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] aHanSolo:
Here is an Apex Launcher APK mirror download http://www.appapk.co/download/apex-launcher-3-0-3-apk-download/
[Android Apps and Games] david72262:
I purchased the pro version so I could add a widget to the dock like you can in Nova widgets still would not go in the dock so I quickly refunded is there a secret to putting the widget in the doc other than dragging it there like you would do it any other icon or widget in Nova I like two widgets on my dock, app lock widget and Auto SMS reader widget would be happy to purchase the pro version again if you could figure out why those two widgets would not fit in your doc when it fits in Nova dock.
[Android Apps and Games] the orange bandit:
If anyone else is having issues with Apex Launcher not responding, can you answer the following:

1. How much storage do you have on your phone (please list actual capacity AND current available)

2. Do you use Google Play Music All Access (or whatever they're calling it these days)?

3. If you use GPMAA, how much storage do you have being used by offline storage of music? (You can find this in the settings of the GPMAA app)
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
1. 16G sd 4G

2. No

3. N/A
[Android Apps and Games] the orange bandit:
Interesting, but somewhat on track. If you can, try freeing up as much internal storage as you can and see if that helps.

It could be placebo, but I freed up ~3-4GB of offline music and it *seems* like that helped. Like for whatever reason, having lots of files on my storage gave the phone something to slow down on.
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
As far as I know Apex and Nova both have the same capabilities with the app dock. So I ask you if you turn on the option for using 1 x 1 size widget in the dock? It's not turn on by default.
[Android Apps and Games] david72262:
Probably not then figured after purchase and I opened the pro app from play store pro features were just enabled automatically. Will repurchase and try thank you.

Edit.

Thank you I repurchased and found the setting worked great thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] TapDeck:
We run a wallpaper application using touch interactions on the homescreen. TapDeck runs fine on the Apex Launcher. But the touch detection is slow in comparison to other launchers. Any way to work around this?
[Android Apps and Games] bademjooon:
latest apex notifier 3.2.0 not working on lollipop 5.0.1 galaxy s5
[Android Apps and Games] rusty_bit:
I appreciate all the features this launcher offers and it is my favorite by far.
[Android Apps and Games] GabrielSousa:
on v3.0.3 notifications dont work :(
[Android Apps and Games] andeld:
Hi! I'm using apex for many years now, but with the latest updates I have a problem: some icons of few default system apps are not displayed correctly. See the screenshot.

Is there something I can do about this? Because I don't really like to install icon packs from the store.

Thanks a lot in advance!

PS: LG Optimus G E975, stock KK 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
You can't edit and choose standard icon?
[Android Apps and Games] andeld:
I tried and nothing happens. It just stays like that.
[Android Apps and Games] Technical:
Just to report a strange issue with Apex and the latest Lollipop of SlimRom.

From time to time, suddenly, the launcher disappears, the home screen got black, and also the dock disappears.

I have set "keep in memory" and the notification area could be accessed, but not the launcher itself.

When this happen, I'm not specially stressing the phone.
[Android Apps and Games] Punkid:
Is there any plan to add a proper interface for selecting icons from Icon packs like other launchers do? It's a pain to scroll through thousands of icons
[Android Apps and Games] david72262:
This should be a priority in my opinion you know what I do right now I use nova launcher to set my icons and then go into apex and import my desktop like for example I use the asop messaging app but hate the icon so I use the icon from Google messenger there is no way to do this in apex but easy in nova. This is the only area where nova is better.
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
bought. restart the launcher and dont get the pro settings and have done refund :rolleyes: any ideas? I will buy it again if it will work!
[Android Apps and Games] david72262:
What features? I did the same thing last week and found had to turn them on in settings like placing widget in dock there was a setting for it before it worked
[Android Apps and Games] KOSBUM:
Bug report

Hello. I'm writing here because I found this thread is one of the official ways to report an issue and I'm experiencing an annoying cosmetic bug. I have a lot of apps in a single app drawer page, to achieve this I use multiple folders. When I click on folder its conent pops up, and the rest of drawer content is shaded, this is the expected behavior (screenshot 1). I expect such behavior every time I visit app drawer, but it occurs only first time after launcher restart. In following visits to app drawer shading works incorrectly (screenshot 2). To fix this I tried changing almost every apex setting related to app drawer - opacity, bg card and so on - without success.
[Android Apps and Games] daniel_m:
This has been a problem (for some people) for many months now :mad:

Sometimes I think it gets worse when my phone has an internet connection.
[Android Apps and Games] colklink14:
Bug Report?? Can't figure it out

Hi All.

I have a galaxy s5, rooted using Moar's v8 rom. I have used APEX (v3.03 now) for years and really love all it's functions.

I can't use the original s5 weather/clock widget. The error message is "no room on this homescreen". Yet the page is blank

A workaround would be great or a suggested replacement widget would be acceptable

Thanks in advance,
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
to create folder thats not in the menu after the pro is there
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
Have you try changing the grid size on the home screen?
[Android Apps and Games] twili9ht:
Is anyone having app drawer problems on the new Android 5.1?
[Android Apps and Games] Pilatus47:
What kind of problems?

Here seems to be all fine. Just like when I have 5.0.1

Saludos
[Android Apps and Games] khaledghoneem:
its good but need some work :)

like more something .

i'm now use it .
[Android Apps and Games] twili9ht:
The first page in the app drawer is not showing or showing only half for me. Seems to work sometimes after scrolling a bit through the app drawer pages though.
[Android Apps and Games] twili9ht:
Here is a screenshot.
[Android Apps and Games] twili9ht:
Just noticed another problem. If I remove the drawer background style I get a really strange bug. Huge transparent icons.
[Android Apps and Games] spdevs:
I'm now on 5.0.2, will be flashing 5.1 in a couple of hours and then lemme see.... But I gotta say apex works real smooth in 5.0.2 and 5.0.1 on my nexus 7 and 6

---------- Post added at 12:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ----------

You tried reinstalling right??
[Android Apps and Games] twili9ht:
Yes I reinstalled everything (I did a complete wipe).
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
With NOVA launcher going through a major UI change, suddenly I find Apex's UI more to my liking. Before it was hard to tell the two launchers apart, but now, I appreciate apex's ui much more now after using the new NOVA launcher for a few days. Material design just isn't really my taste.
[Android Apps and Games] daath:
I have "Swipe down" set to "Show notifications" - it doesn't since I upgraded to Android 5 (Omega 14/15). It seems it's not the swipe down gesture, but the "Show notifications" that doesn't do anything... Ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] sirichais:
i would suggest APUS launcher then you will love forever.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
Ehrm as far as I know, notifications are part of the system and not Apex.
[Android Apps and Games] daath:
Yes, but swipe down on the home screen (not from the top) is a setting in Apex - I've set it to trigger "Show notifications" - but it doesn't do anything. So now I have to swipe down from the top (as normal, stock android) to see my notifications...

I've always used Apex, and before Android 5 I had it set like that - I really liked it :)