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[Android Apps and Games] DikkeHardeKaas:
Good evening, recently we bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and since it was my first experience with Samsung Touchwizz, I immediatly installed Apex (yes indeed, Touchwizz is one ugly beast) and I'm in the middle of customizing it all. But from the start of using Apex on the Tab S, I have one problem:

As you can see in the following screenshot, there are three half words just below and half behind the status bar. This only occurs in portret mode.

[IMG="Example"]http://i.imgur.com/zZxWjVah.jpg[/IMG]

In Apex, there is the option to hide the statusbar, but this only diverts the 'words' to the top of the screen.

The 1st word looks like it consists the letters: c/e - f/r - c/e - h/n

The 2nd word looks like it consists the letters: h/n - h/n - o

The 3rd word looks like it consists the letters: o - c/e - ?/?

To the left of the 2nd word there seems to be something black; an icon or something.

I tried tapping, long-tapping, pinching; nothing works. Does someone have any idea what this might be and how to get rid of it? Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] daniel_m:
How about "no"?!

There are people who bought the plus version and who like to have the newest version with all the features and compatibility with the latest Android release.
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
-1

A lot of us paid for this app, so yes, someone does owe us something.

And i agree with the latest release being way too buggy folder-wise.

I use a lot of folders and this version is crap. I downgraded to 2.7, removed myself from beta testing.

I used to promote apex over nova as the better launcher, i can no longer do that.

I am now using Nova on a daily basis, and that is not what i had in mind when i paid for this app.
[Android Apps and Games] ranasrule:
I cant figure out how to get transparent navigation bar (status bar is already transparent) on KK (Slimkat custom rom)....Im using the latest pro version of Apex....can anyone please help ? thx
[Android Apps and Games] MatVekk:
I love this launcher. In my Nexus 5 Lollipop is perfect. Happy New year at all!

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 SimpleAosp 5.0.2
[Android Apps and Games] ranasrule:
anyone ?
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
3.0.0 beta 3 was more stable for me than the current release. The folder thing isn't a deal breaker for me though.
[Android Apps and Games] justmpm:
OK...i cleaned out a few posts...please remember to always try and post respectfully. Also please remember that when you make a donation or pay for an app that you are really saying thanks for the work that has already been done and that it doesn't give the right to expect anything more.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
I guess that's true, I hadn't thought about it before. But if the developer has the statement that donations help support continued development then it is right that a donator should expect continued development. I don't see that this developer has made such a statement though, so you are only paying for what you have already received.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] serg_tvr:
x86 optimization

Does Apex have any x86 optimization? On my Asus ME851CL its more laggy then stock Asus launcher :(
[Android Apps and Games] DikkeHardeKaas:
Anyone? Please?
[Android Apps and Games] ZacAttack:
Set the show persistent search to always, select JellyBean search bar style (not lollipop cause it can still be seen) option under ui options in apex settings. This is the only fix until the dev fixes the bug.

I have the same issue in my Nexus 9
[Android Apps and Games] anandnitin25:
nova launcher

Waiting for newest version for Nova launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
Wrong thread or absolute useless comment.
[Android Apps and Games] DikkeHardeKaas:
Hey thanks, it worked, but I didn't want a searchbar on my homescreen. So I tried some settings, and now I set everything just like you said, but then changed persistent search back to never (but still with Jelly Bean style selected), and now I have no search bar and no 'words' anymore! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Krunk83:
Any way to hide the status bar clock on the home screen?
[Android Apps and Games] ryanalan82:
No. That's more a custom rom or root and use an xposed module like Wanam to do that type thing.
[Android Apps and Games] tomaasz:
request: quick actions from 3th party apps

hi [MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION]

Thank you for this app, it is best launcher for me.

I have request.

Could you add in "quick actions" (when long press on desktop icons) some additional actions from 3th party apps like from TitanumBackup "backup app" "restore app" ?

tomaasz
[Android Apps and Games] Krunk83:
Yeah. I removed it on my ROM but I prefer it hidden on homescreen only, not everywhere. Nova has the feature. Oh well. I'm on lollipop so no Xposed for me. :(

nexus 6
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
Unread counter doesn't work with Whatsapp, with Android 4.4.4 {Note 4) . No issue with 4.4.2 (Note 3)

Galaxy Note 4 + Gear 2
[Android Apps and Games] bgumble:
Apex Notifier works fine with WhatsApp on Android 4.4.4.
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
Same apps and settings on both...

The difference is Gear 2 with Note 4 but other unread counters work well.

Fixed issue removing Apex Notifier and installing again [emoji57]

Galaxy Note 4 + Gear 2
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
Is it possible to set Apex to open home page when I turn on the display from standby, also if the last page before to turn off was different?

Galaxy Note 4 + Gear 2
[Android Apps and Games] maltumbo:
I did something similar with tasker executing the apex shortcut for homescreen. It takes half a second and you have to be rooted. Best approach i could think of because as far as i know there is nothing like this in apex options.
[Android Apps and Games] :
[MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION],

Please bring Material design for icons visible on screenshots attached.

You can retrieve Material icons here: Material Design Icons.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Those icons are part of SystemUI, and not under control of Apex (or any other launcher). You'd need a theming app or similar to touch those.
[Android Apps and Games] Ufdah:
I tried adding a widget on my Fire HDX with Apex installed by long-pressing on the home screen and the first time after selecting the widget it asked me if I wanted to use com.XXXXX.XXX or com.XXXXX.XXXX (I don't remember what the choices were.) I accidentally hit always instead of just once and now whenever I try to add a widget it just opens the System Settings screen. It doesn't successfully add the widget. I don't have root access so I'm not sure if that's it or if I accidentally selected the wrong com.xxxx... file. Any tips?
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
I don't know why you got that prompt, but if you go into the "All" screen of Apps (under System settings), all applications are listed in alphabetic order. Since you don't remember the choices, go through all com.xxxx selections and press the Clear defaults button for any that are not grayed out. When you select "Always" in the chooser, it sets that app as default for that action.
[Android Apps and Games] Ufdah:
Thanks! I cleared the defaults for Settings and it brought the prompt back up when I created a new widget. I chose the second option and it worked correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] tollisth:
The best launcher ever:good:
[Android Apps and Games] dnemov:
Better solution for my nexus 7, looks greate works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] kinfolk248:
Sometimes when I open a folder the background and app icon are mostly transparent and i have to close the folder and reopen. Not a huge problem but maybe something to look into, either way this is the only launcher I've ever used since its inception... v3.0.1 btw
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
This is happening to a lot of people. Some don't mind, some do (like me, I use a lot of folders). I have reverted back to apex 2.7 version (you can find the link somewhere in this thread).

I am waiting for an update.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
Yeah, I am too waiting for an update, updated to 3.x and reverted back to 2.7, been forever to update.
[Android Apps and Games] kinfolk248:
OH ok , good to know that Apex wasnt just pickin on me lol. Guess i'll look for that older verison...
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
I had the same problem on my Kitkat G900FXXU1ANJ1 NeatROM v2.5.3 (4.4.2).

Yesterday I installed Lollipop (Alexndr BOA3 Rom). The transparancy problem/issue has complete disappeared. So everything is working fine on LP!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Well today I've flash CM12 on my device and those icons (screenshots #9033) still with Holo style, I've missed something :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
I don't have CM12 to test with. However, you can verify where the icons reside the same way I did (unless it's an L-based ROM): Install Xposed framework and the Resflux module. You will see all the icons in SytemUI stored as drawable assets, and can see if they are Holo style.
[Android Apps and Games] jettimadhu:
I liked the gestures on Home screen concept..
[Android Apps and Games] ghettocruiser:
Hi all! Right away, Im going to say that Ive searched through this thread as best I can. Reading every page is nearly impossible, as its quite huge at this point. Hopefully someone can help!

Ive been installing a Nexus 7 into my car. Im running Timur USBrom, and chose APEX as my launcher. Im running Torque Widgets, and invisible "buttons" via Desktop Visualizer. When I first set this up, I was able to get my torque widgets lined up, and an invisible widget directly over top of each of my "button areas". Essentially 2 rows per button, and the background was actually created based on the APEX grid size.

I didnt update for the longest time, and one day I decided to update APEX. It immediately threw everything off. Now, I cant seem to get my Torque Widge gauges to match, and my visualizer buttons to match at the same time. There seems to be a margin at the top and bottom, no matter what I do, and I think its throwing it off.

Here's a screen cap, showing where Im trying to put invisible widgets. I highlighted a widget so you can see the crosshairs. Ive gone all the way back to 2.3.0, and IM going to try 2.2.0 next. I didnt think my first install was that old, but maybe it was.

Any ideas?

Here is kind of how it used to be...the widgets would fill up the spaces perfectly, due to every other crosshair lining up with one of my horizontal separaters.

EDIT: I was able to revive my second Nexus 7. Identical to the one Im having trouble with. This one is apparently running 2.3.1, and here is a screen shot of how the grid sits. Settings appear to be 100% identical between the two.

Again...sorry if it was covered already...I couldnt find anything that showed a fix for this.

Justin

Haha...solved it. Not 100% sure. I installed 2.3.0 again. This time, I uninstalled, and rebooted. Then installed APEX, and IMMEDIATELY changed widget padding to none, and margins to none. Then rebooted. Then changed my grid size and all that. Bingo... works great again. No clue what happened there.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
My firewall has been blocking outgoing traffic from Apex for about the last year and I just noticed a spy-ware stash in the Apex private directory. Here:

/data/data/com.anddoes.launcher/shared_prefs/AppClicks.xml

Apparently Apex is collecting and perhaps selling private information.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] :
Have you unckeck Report usage and errors in Apex settings > Advanced settings > Other settings?
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Yes, I've always had that off and I verfied it when my firewall began reporting the violations. I don't recall which version it began with but I immediately reported it in this forum so it is here to be found if anyone wants to know.

The hit-stash I just found today, and it has its last access time about an hour ago when I switched to Nova.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
nice find

---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------

Is this true?
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
I tried to find the folder [MENTION=5545307]Frank Westlake[/MENTION] mentioned using ES File Explorer and I couldn't find such folder.
[Android Apps and Games] ryanalan82:
I did find it and now what. Should I change the permissions of the file, of the whole folder, or just delete the file.
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Good question. I think the original post mentioned he switched to Nova.
[Android Apps and Games] Duvel999:
This folder doesn't exist on latest version of Apex :cool:

Checked it.

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
My version of Apex has always been the most recent beta version.

You need root access to get to that private directory.

It might be that this is only in the beta versions but application click counts has nothing to do with debugging Apex.

Frank

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If you want to continue using Apex and not be exploited, install a firewall and do not give Apex any Internet access. I use AFWall from the F-Droid repository. But Apex will continue collecting hit counts and will probably send the file the first moment your firewall fails.

My file has some hit-counts in the thousands and it might be that the values get reset when the file is sent. Anyone have low numbers for applications used every day?

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] blescor:
good quality

installed launcher - good quality, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Found it with Rootexplorer.

Possible it collects, as the name says, how many clicks you make for your apk.

i.e.

-----8<-----

<int name="com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity/com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity.directory.ics.IcsRebrandingEntryActivity" value="37" />

<int name="com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup.MainActivity" value="29" />

<int name="com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer.RootExplorer" value="18" />

-----8<-----
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
How many days has it taken you to run TapaTalk 37 times?

I ask because I am wondering if Apex resets the file after sending it somewhere.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] comstar:
Some of my numbers are high also. I don't think it has been reset.

This is a very interesting find. I wonder what this file is for.

Did your firewall block this specific file?
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
The firewall blocks all packets from the specified application, it doesn't know about specific files.

On August 22 I said that the last two versions had been trying to send information to Google:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54998411&postcount=8673

So it began with version 2.5.0, which was released here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54442217&postcount=8601

So another way to stop this spying is to go back to the version prior to 2.5.0.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
A few days. 3 or 4?
[Android Apps and Games] OfficerJimLahey:
My AppClicks.xml file have been keeping up to date...see attached.

Apex Launcher 3.0.1.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
If the file isn't being reset then it is likely that they are tracking applications with some user-specific identifier so that they can subtract the last quantity and see how much those applications are being used over time, and if they are still being used.

Spyware, disguised as "analytic's", and being collected even though you have specified otherwise. It might be that Apex isn't sending it without your approval but Apex IS collecting it and Apex IS sending something without your approval. Apex has earned my distrust.

Frank

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That seems to me a low number of uses for a senior member, do you have collection of analytic's enabled or disabled? I'm thinking that maybe the file was sent and reset 3 or 4 days ago.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
For XDA forum I use XDA premium, Tapatalk pro, Tapatalk Free and my pc ....

Collection was enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] Katzzer:
Realy great launcher I love it, keep working !
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Wiped data for Apex.

Disabled collection. But no go.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
A few minutes later
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Thanks [MENTION=4134755]eRPeeX[/MENTION].

Can someone with analytic's disabled please confirm that the values are very large, indicating that the file has not been reset in a long time? I can't confirm that because my firewall keeps Apex from succeeding if it was trying.

Frank

ADDED:

OH, [MENTION=1537404]comstar[/MENTION] already confirmed this.

So it looks like Apex is honoring the disabled setting, but back in August it was still sending something. I disabled the firewall notifications for Apex violations back in August so I don't know if it is still sending stuff, and I've already switched to Nova so I can't find out.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Karpfenhai:
Confirmed, up to 2000 counts inside... per app!

Tried symlinking to /dev/null, changing permissions... file does always come back.....

Damned...
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Try replacing it with a directory instead. Let us know if it works.

Frank

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And put something in the directory so it would have more difficulty deleting it.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Well I also found the folder that tracks my clicks. Hopefully the developer can comment as to why APEX needs to track our clicks on our phones.
[Android Apps and Games] Duvel999:
If was wrong, I got the file also in the playstore pro version :what:

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Apps and Games] Karpfenhai:
Nope but what's working is:

In terminal emulator:

$su

#cd /data/data/com.anddoes.launcher/shared_prefs

#rm AppClicks.xml

#ln -s /dev/0 AppClicks.xml

#exit

Done, symlink persist, also after opening apps.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] Hwyl.Fawr:
I'd like to replicate this but also want to understand what I do, so is it correct that you first remove AppClicks.xml and then instead create a link to a nonexisting file? The second step avoids that apex launcher restores the file?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Karpfenhai:
In theory yes, its just a redirector into a black hole.

Apex is still working as it should.

I'm keen for the explanation from dev, I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding..

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] Hwyl.Fawr:
Worked! Thanks very much!

(and if it turns out to be a missunderstanding I learned something about using the terminal ;) )
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
To the conspiracy theorists...

Why is it so alarming that it's counting app clicks? Do you have your drawer set to order by frequency of use?
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
A conspiracy is two or more people planning a crime and at least one person commits an overt act toward accomplishing that crime. Stop being abusive, no one thinks there's a conspiracy here.

No.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] TokedUp:
Where is Dennis to chime in on this?
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
Also chuckling at the conspiracy theorists.
[Android Apps and Games] TokedUp:
Im not worried. I just hope ther's a reasonable explanation for all this. But I do wanna thank Frank for bringing this to light. I dont want to have to stop using Apex.
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
Could be to sort your applications in your drawer by how often you use your apk.
[Android Apps and Games] OfficerJimLahey:
True. But from what I understand by this thread:

The AppClick.xml file flushes every once in a while (my clicks were about 40 and below). If it is for the purpose of sorting, would it ever flush?

Frank pointed out the IP traffic as well - can anyone else confirm this with a packet sniffer?

With incomplete information, it's natural to to draw our own conclusions, but let's avoid jumping to them as well. Btw, I have "Report usage and errors" turned off and my AppClicks still tally.
[Android Apps and Games] Hwyl.Fawr:
I just checked on that and even with the AppClicks.xml deleted the way Karpfenhai suggested sorting apps be usage works for me.

I'm glad, too, Frank reported this. A false alarm is better than missing a possible issue. Speaking of a conspiracy is definitely the wrong approach.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Seems like development on Apex Launcher is stalled out or worse. Been stuck on this buggy 3.0.1 release for quite some time. Really wish this uber transparent folder bug would get addressed. And what's up with this AppClicks.xml thing?

Every day that passes is a day closer to Nova.
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Anyone know what's going on with this app? No DL links on OP anymore and no support, no updates?
[Android Apps and Games] OfficerJimLahey:
No DL?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher

Google Play is still an option.

As far as I can tell, apex.anddoes.com (the download site) is only down...

joel@cybaryme:~$ ping apex.anddoes.com
PING apex.anddoes.com (168.144.130.71) 56(84) bytes of data.
^C
--- apex.anddoes.com ping statistics ---
15 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 14111ms

joel@cybaryme:~$

No links have been pulled. The site is just missing - but the main site, http://www.apexlauncher.com still exists.

No support, I sort of get that. But then again, I haven't submitted a formal ticket. There hasn't been any interaction with the OP in this thread for over a year. But somehow, updates happen, and the suggestions (from what I see) get incorporated. This is apparently his new style, silently retrieve feedback.

But to say there are no updates, when 3.0.1 came out December 20th (essentially six weeks ago)? That's just wrong. I have/use a handful of apps, even those I paid for, which hasn't been updated in about a year.

So what? They work for me. If they didn't, and if I wasn't being heard, I move on. I've done that before. Just give the dev some slack. He may be working on 3.0.2 right now.

It is what it is. Now time to get off my soapbox. :p
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
You do well on a soap box; your message is full of information and references and is cautious to not make premature assumptions.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] simpsonr:
Yeah, my comments were trollish but this launcher as been very good, with responsive updates, etc... for a long time. It would just be nice if the devs or someone close to them could keep us even somewhat informed of the goings on.
[Android Apps and Games] subhani:
I must add that yes I would like to see more interaction from the dev, at least to indicate he hasn't lost interest in developing this further but my honest feeling is that this is still the best launcher available. I have tried everything else and have paid nova too. I ALWAYS comeback to Apex. Apex is the most responsive, most smooth launcher that iOS fangals are scratching their head after playing with apex. It is still old school with lollipop quirks too.

I understand people are having issues with folders and I can imagine that this would be a pain. I haven't noticed because I never use folders.

I repeatedly checky other launchers, and I have several installed but always return to apex. It is head and shoulders faster better in performance than its rivals.

Hit THANKS if I helped, cheers! Sent using a Z3 via Tapatalk.
[Android Apps and Games] Duvel999:
Apex is the best, tried others.

Always come back. :thumbup:

Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
There was a transparency problem with the folders when I used a kitkat rom. Now with lollipop rom no problems with transparency.

Apex running fine on G900FXXU1BOA3_DevBase_alexndr
[Android Apps and Games] zxhcat:
coool!

I like it.