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[Android Apps and Games] hows2nd:
Goodbye

Long time user and advocate for Apex, but after today I was feeling lucky enough to try Nova Prime. That's the beauty of Android, I'm not forced to deal with poor developer decisions or like above, poor responses.
[Android Apps and Games] fcasoli:
I have Apex Pro and Nova Prime, but after some years with Apex, I'm married with Buzz, I love different grid in each home page and Web based theme. With small improvements the perfection very soon.

Galaxy Note 4 + Gear 2
[Android Apps and Games] StAfFoRdShIrE:
Ads in pay version it's a joke. I'm back to Nova after 2 years in Apex pro. stupid adware. bye bye Apex, check out feedback....
[Android Apps and Games] j3oomerang:
did he take it out of the free version as well?
[Android Apps and Games] tomj777:
Pleased to see the Feeling Lucky (or feeling exploited) icon removed now 3.03 is rolled out to the store.

I suspect it's activation when the Pro license is present was in error.

I think it was a foolish act though... Admittedly not a Push advert but not far removed. Can't imagine any user equating the icon name to the resulting action.
[Android Apps and Games] Aliarse:
The **** is this bs? I paid for the full version to avoid ads or other marketing bs.

Edit - just seen there is an update to apex pro. It should however be an automatic update, shouldn't have to manually install because I didn't have to manually install that crap beforehand!
[Android Apps and Games] Detoxica:
That's because even though the latest .apk file is on /data, the original one is still on /system. This basically means that it is still recognized as a system app. You can integrate the new apk into system if you want (not necessary though) with Titanium Backup (integrate updates of system apps into ROM - batch operation).
[Android Apps and Games] inffy:
Is there possibility to resize the dock icons? I have folders on my dock and the folder rings overlap a little with normal app icons.
[Android Apps and Games] michael2210:
Best Launcher =)

Thenks
[Android Apps and Games] smudge79:
+1 Overlapping widgets is the only thing I'm missing. Great work BTW.
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
I just had a widget placement issue :

Widget created :Moving widget :

I don't know if its related to the app / widget (Desktop Visualizer) or the launcher.

I just created a 2*2 widget (greenish droid) on a 4*4 gridspace and it gots on top of another one (audio headset)

It appears only if I long press (to add widget) near the middle of the screen, If I do it in the empty space, it works correctly.

The strange thing is that if I move the widget in empty space, I should not be able to put it on another one, but I can where it was originally placed at its creation .

Now we are two :D

But Dennis didn't give his thoughts on this :( (or didn't see my post)
[Android Apps and Games] dione1200:
I never had this app installed as a system app and still the widgets are showing in my app drawer.

Nexus S with stock ICS 4.0.3, no root.

EDIT: Nevermind, I can't add them to the homescreen, I just see them.
[Android Apps and Games] vlt96:
False... installed on my O1 as data app and no previous in /system... and that worked... weird

I was born in the '90's... 1290's >:)
[Android Apps and Games] G-FACE:
Is it possible for the Widgets in AppDrawer to be grouped?

Now I have a looong list of widgets and it takes ages to scroll them.
[Android Apps and Games] stephenjason89:
bug report :

1. scrolling transition from last screen to the first screen. I'm running tablet mode

2. on drawer, click widget tab.... close the drawer then when you open, it is on the apps tab but showing all widgets...
[Android Apps and Games] slonn:
Thanks for the tip - looks great!
[Android Apps and Games] Rabidaries:
I really live this launcher but encountering a recent problem I never had before. My apks seem tobe doubling up. I'll unlock my phone and there are about 6 message icons on top of each other and same with browser, contacts etc overlapping each other by themselves on my screen. I'll drag 5-6 icons off the original icon on the screen then delete those icons and anytime I hit home after that, it takes apex off my set launcher. Once I open apex again those icons I deleted copies of are completely gone. Not in my app drawer, nothing. Any suggestions? Running AOKP build 25 on Samsung galaxy nexus.
[Android Apps and Games] VincentDHam:
In next version, can we get option to make the dock the size of the stock ics launcher? (i.e. the dock bar location)
[Android Apps and Games] raiderep:
I have a kindle fire and would like to use the whole screen too, hoping for a fix for the smaller tablets. Keep up the good work :thumbup:

Edit: wow, just like wow...I installed the update and my prayers were answered...full screen! Schweeeet :thumbup: :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] roswell782:
Delete

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SimboXXX:
Suggestion:

Spacing in dock between icons doesn't look good using 3 icons. Or maybe some kind of 'margin' options like Nova. This is the best launcher for ICS. Thanks!

Used on SGSII.
[Android Apps and Games] Mindfield21:
nothing changed sadly :(

I must also mention that I had this problem while using v 0.2 too.
[Android Apps and Games] system60:
Hadn't received the update when I had posted, downloaded it and so far so good.
[Android Apps and Games] {davros}:
Sorry if this has been covered but 92 pages is a lot to read ;) is it possible to make more app folders like the "google" one included on the home screen?

Sent from my XT862 using AOKP
[Android Apps and Games] Zelig:
On the desktop, just drag one icon on top of another and it will automatically create a new folder.
[Android Apps and Games] {davros}:
sick thx

Sent from my XT862 using AOKP
[Android Apps and Games] Gnex1:
Where can I find the 3.0.3 update without getlucky adware?
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Sorry posted wrong Apex version.
[Android Apps and Games] Gnex1:
that's 3.0.2
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Oh crap. Sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] Gnex1:
It's all good.. I ended up having to upgrade to the pro version to get rid of the crapware.

[MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION].. this is some shameful ****
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Just updated to 3.0.2, so I missed the Feeling lucky thing. Gee, I guess I really was lucky. ;)

That aside, I'm disappointed to see that the folder issues noted at length in this thread (after the last "update") appear to be unchanged. Here's just a small sample of the previous bug reports:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57655925&postcount=8979

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57692758&postcount=8995

You had your chance, [MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION]. Hello Nova Prime.
[Android Apps and Games] jed84:
This is a sick joke. I'm waiting two months for an update; since 2 months I need to be constantly careful to not update APEX to the newest version because there is so many of bugs,

and after all that time we are receiving an update which is not fixing the most of annoying issues, but it's adding some extra crapware instead.

It's becoming worst and worst and it looks like the developer is not planing to stop!

Seriously, is it such complicated to fix this?

If you're SO unable to fix it, just release an old version as a new one and stop making upset users, who already payed for this app.

This is unprofessional and wrong. And I'm not surprised that people are deciding to uninstal this app and jump to another launcher.

And that's the perfect comment which is showing what is wrong with the developer of this app.

Well done, Android Does. For sure you made Nova's dev much luckier because of your OWN actions. Instant Karma.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
I almost updated today, guess Im gonna wait a couple more days to make sure I get the todays non-FeelingLucky update and not the Feeling Lucky one..
[Android Apps and Games] gzbrambila:
Add me to the hate train. Bad idea bro. Just stop.
[Android Apps and Games] joe ferreira:
This is exactly what I did and came here to post the same thing :)
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Still says feeling lucky on Play Store, so will not be bothering to download.
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
I think the button is removed, or is optional because I don't see it anywhere on my launcher. It's not in the pro version of apex. BTW, your avatar looks more like a raccoon or fox than a cat.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
It's a cat, when I searched Google it came up as a cat.
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
Paid user here. This latest update has not fixed the crashing when using folder backgrounds.

Sent from my d801/20e kdz.
[Android Apps and Games] Xperiatheme.com:
Very simple and fart love it :good:
[Android Apps and Games] vosg:
I have been using Apex for a while, I really liked it, and I was about to register the pro version this very weekend. However, Feeling Lucky made me think twice. Now Nova has my money.

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Too late, I won't ask Nova for a refund because Apex changed its mind.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Wow it's surrealist what happens on this topic!! I'm using Apex pro since three years ago, delete then buy another launcher due to update that not please me will be inconceivable for me.

Of course Feeling lucky app is a (very) weird decision but it's disproportionate to spit on the work of a developer for this.

Just my humble opinion guys, keep calm please! :)
[Android Apps and Games] BanziBaby:
I can't see the so called new version that has the feeling lucky crap removed in either the play store which still says v3.0.2 or the direct download link in the first post in this thread which still downloads v3.0.2?
[Android Apps and Games] ShadowKatmandu:
Goodbye, Apex

Apex removed, Nova installed. Adding stuff I didn't ask for and can't imagine anyone wanting = bad, very bad. Take a hint, and remove Feeling Lucky. Not that it matters anymore to me.
[Android Apps and Games] lilhaiti:
You guys need a life...I updated to the version with "Feeling Lucky" and yes I saw the icon but I never clicked on it...once I left the app drawer out of sight out of mind... I get what you guys might be upset about, but wow...you all should calm down. Now its gone, are y'all happy now!
[Android Apps and Games] biikman:
Strange, I'm still seeing it when I install 3.02 as a pro user.
[Android Apps and Games] catman51:
Sorry, they completely lost my trust.
[Android Apps and Games] TokedUp:
So I have an update available in the Play store for Apex. But I'm not gonna update cuz of what I've been reading. Been using Apex for years and am a pro user since day 1. Very unhappy right now.
[Android Apps and Games] ahecht:
Despite the description, the latest update doesn't include "feeling lucky".
[Android Apps and Games] jakis39:
Wow you guys are ravenous! This Feeling Lucky thing is seriously not a big deal. It's not adware, it's just a button that shows you a random app. Personally I think it's kind of a neat idea. But if you don't like it, it's really not that hard to hide it from the app drawer. I feel bad for the developer, having tried out this new feature and receiving such an insane backlash. I almost want to buy the pro version just to show my support. And you guys acting so entitled to be angry about a new feature that you "didn't ask for"... If you don't like it, develop your own launcher. Have some respect...

There is no need to be this crazy over one inconsequential experimental feature.

Big ups to you, Apex dev. Still my favourite launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
[MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION]

I apologize for some of the behavior encountered here. I do not like adware of any kind but 99% of what has happened on this thread recently is unjustified and i am sorry you had to go through this.

I will not call anyone an idiot for voicing their opinions but there are mature ways of doing it. Personal and demeaning attacks are not in the spirit of this forum.

I am a supporter of your launcher and will stay that way. I am not the only one.

I hope this does not discourage you of doing further work on your great launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] hows2nd:
I think the majority of the problem is how it was done. Pretty much the same as an app trying to sneak new permissions in during an update without explaining them. It's been a great launcher but the repeated folder issues and now this decision made it an easy choice to switch.
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
Are you getting the message saying something like "Apex has stopped" then the launcher restarts itself? That's the same fc I'm getting too when ever I use setting for the dock or the wallpaper.
[Android Apps and Games] bloof:
I agree, it felt sneaky, especially the pro version. People on xda like control of their devices and are very demanding.

It could have been handled better on both sides but i still think the reaction of certain members was too drastic.

I have no issues on adware for free versions, there's got to be something for the developer.
[Android Apps and Games] stellarvelocity:
Apex has been up to date for me, but I never saw "Feeling Lucky" until I wandered here trying to understand what it was in the change log after update. It never showed up on my home screen or my app drawer.

However thanks to another user I just checked the Activities under Apex Launcher (Add/Shortcut/Activities) and sure enough there it is. I can drop it on the desktop and click it but while it generates an app sugfestion it doesn't actually handoff to the Play store.

I noticed that several people are reporting 3.0.3 but on Nexus 6 stock 5.0.2 (decrypt/root/adaway) I'm only seeing 3.02 in Play. Is this a staged rollout of the update or does Apex have a G+ Beta Community?

I'm not mad at the Dev as long as it does not start auto running.
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
Yup, exactly that.

Sent from my d801/20e kdz.
[Android Apps and Games] KainXSS:
don't know what happened but all of a sudden when I change my grid settings or background the app crashes and then takes me to the launcher selection since the last update

was also wondering what caused that feeling lucky app to pop up, . . . . now I know :(

rly looking at nova now but bought apex while back so.
[Android Apps and Games] BanziBaby:
There is no reason to insult people like that, it just makes yourself look very childish, I think most that had a problem with the way the dev implemented this did so in a adult non insulting way. If the dev had explained adding that instead of just posting the changelog then he wouldn't have annoyed so many users & got himself so many one star reviews. If I buy the pro version which I did a few years ago to support the dev then I don't expect sneaky additions like the feeling lucky feature.

You insulting folk like that just makes you look immature.
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
I've been publishing freeware since about 1986 and I am completely against adware or any other selfish and unsolicited intrusions into people's lives. What you are seeing here is a reaction to those continuous and increasing intrusions. These people had peace from that intrusion for a long time with Apex so at the first sign that they are losing it they react strongly. Good. Maybe in this case it isn't what they thought -- I haven't looked -- but they need to continue supporting each other against such things.

Some people don't mind adware, good for them, but they can browse websites to get as many advertisements as they want.

Having "Feeling Lucky" in Apex means that Apex is communicating externally without full transparency as to what it's communicating and to whom (or to what). Still a violation.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
I agree that people are over reacting to the Feeling Lucky thing. However, I would have liked to see the folder issues fixed first before adding a new feature few will use.
[Android Apps and Games] Pungh0Li0:
When this "Feeling Lucky" app showed up spontaneously on my devices, I had no idea where it came from. I had to do several searches to narrow down the spammer that put it on my desktop. When I clicked it, it took me to a scam dating app. It felt like a major invasion of my privacy.

So... childish? I don't think so.

-Joe
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
Well I updated to 3.0.2. and Im still suffering from the folder transparency issue, it seems to occur more often than 3 and 3.0.1

Galaxy S4 running CyanogenMod 11 M9.
[Android Apps and Games] Ok_Kaleidoscope5109:
Am I the only one who cares about this?
[Android Apps and Games] whoamigriffiths:
This made me smile.

You felt so bad for the dev that " you almost want to buy his pro version "

Well news flash.

99% of those complaining Did support him by buying his app. Maybe if people like you actually went out and paid for it, he

wouldn't need to add the extra feature ?
[Android Apps and Games] eRPeeX:
My ring is white.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
As far as I remember you could customize it in the notification options.
[Android Apps and Games] Marcovanbasten:
Got back to nova. Had the problem with folders not opening the first time I click on it and des don't seem to care about.
[Android Apps and Games] ryanalan82:
Try a theme for the launcher. Mine is black with a red ring which wouldn't be doable with just the normal color options in apex settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Karpfenhai:
Since the latest version the visual icon press feedback is gone, means there's no more holo shadow upon press, is this intended or can be considered as bug?

I want it back.. [emoji12]

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] demoncamber:
Moreover, [MENTION=2463901]dennisxl[/MENTION] hasn't responded to my email about this issue, which I wrote a month ago, which made me find the XDA thread in hopes of better support; only to find everyone up in arms about this feeling lucky thing.

This transparency issue is really annoying, the only three options I have right now, is 1. Have the folder background and transparency the way I want it, but deal with apex force closing every time I touch an icon. Or 2. Set folder background color to "theme" and transparency to 0, eliminating the force close, but 99% of the time upon a folder icon click, all icons are completely transparent and I have to hit back and click the folder icon at least two more times until they become visible again. Or 3. Move on to another launcher. Which is sad, I've been using my paid version of apex for about 3 years now....

Sent from my d801/20e kdz.
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Yeah, I (AWA others) reported this back on Dec 20th… same day that that v3.0 was released. None of us ever heard back either.

There is a fourth option, which I subsequently discovered and documented here: if you keep all folders to 9 apps or less, the transparency issue is gone. It will still turn the background black upon first folder access (only visible if you have the L-style white card background), but backing out and then going back in, all will be okay. Personally, I went with your option 3. It had been over a year since I last looked at Nova, and it has come a long way. I'm happy with Nova Prime now.
[Android Apps and Games] Magnum_Enforcer:
Thread cleaned. Please stay on topic and remember the forum rules when posting.

Have a nice day.
[Android Apps and Games] solid.snake:
Hello,

I already by the pro version, why should I get again any other crapware in my phone ??

Any way to get ride of this ??

#feeling lucky
[Android Apps and Games] biikman:
You can remove the icon from your desktop, and hide it in the drawer. Only other option would be a different launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
The "crapware" was removed by the developer long time ago. Current version in the PlayStore doesnt have it.
[Android Apps and Games] adrynalyne:
I just installed it and yes it does.
[Android Apps and Games] biikman:
Not accurate, as far as what I see..., version 3.02 is what is available and even though I am a pro user it installs it on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
I'm on 3.0.2, and I can't find it on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
I just updated and the lucky app is not there. I am a pro user and updated through play store.
[Android Apps and Games] psydex:
The "Lucky" app was removed a day after it's been added.

Devs, please don't do that mistake again!
[Android Apps and Games] Tito151:
Same here. Upgraded Apex Pro and still get the Feeling Lucky icon. On top of that, Apex now crashes whenever I start an app. Reinstalling, resetting to default and flushing the caches didn't help.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
It doesn't on the Pro version. At least for me and many others.
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
Removed or not, the presence of the lucky icon... Is it a symptom of an underlying process? I don't know, but it left a bad taste in my mouth... So maybe now is a good time to step out of my comfort zone of several years and try test out the other launcher waters.
[Android Apps and Games] HansKlops:
That's the question for me as well. I got a pro version and I don't see the lucky icon... but is the program removed or only the icon is hidden? As far as I know the pro version in the market is just a license key, and a regular version should be installed first - so when I install the license key over regular version the lucky thing is removed?

Sorry if this is a lame question, but I'm not experienced in android programming.
[Android Apps and Games] dotnetguyaz:
It's doubtful that whatever code (and/or application) is removed when applying the key. Most likely, the code does a check to see if the key is present and valid and then just hides the icon. *IF* there is an underlying process that is waking up periodically to do anything at all still has to be determined.
[Android Apps and Games] daniel_m:
The code for Feeling Lucky is still there. With My Android Tool, you can find it under activities...

I disabled the Lucky activity in 3.0.1 (Apex Pro) and the icon disappeared. Since I did this manually, I don't know if it was deactivated by the developer in 3.0.3 or if the icon/link is hidden some other way (things that one deactivated with My Android Tools stay deactivated after an update). Just check it yourself ... and buy My Android Tools Pro if you like it ;) It is one of the essential apps on my phone.

Edit: Sorry, I meant 3.0.2, not 3.0.3!
[Android Apps and Games] biikman:


Where do you see version 3.03?
[Android Apps and Games] whoamigriffiths:
Thanks for the tip. I have found it active under activities in 3.0.2.

I think it's time to find a new launcher.

All the best rich
[Android Apps and Games] trevagreene:
Play Store is showing only 3.02
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Where is the activities menu?
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
I feel no loyalty toward Apex launcher, or any launcher for that matter. It's an app, not an institution, there shouldn't be any type of feelings regarding users want to switch to another launcher. Therefore I don't understand why people are making all these noise about wanting to try another launcher. Go ahead and do it, since Apex no longer satisfy you, stop talking about it as if you're trying to send the dev a message. He's already have your money, and he's not going to be sad about it. Personally, I alternate between four different launchers, next 3d, Apex, nova, and smart launcher. That's how an Android user should roll IMO.
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Out of all those launchers you listed and have no loyalty to neither of them, which one do you use more?
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
Why? What for?
[Android Apps and Games] hawkwind212:
Same reason we wear different style of clothes and eat different type of food. Because being repetitive is boring.

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I don't know, don't keep track of that kind of things. They are apps, not my girl friends. Right now I'm using NOVA because of new icon pack and the fc issue with apex. Once apex gets more update, I may go back to apex.
[Android Apps and Games] kinfolk248:
Guess I'll be sticking with v2.7.0 smh, why would you sideload something like that unless there is a hidden agenda... hmmm money cough cough