yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] agismaniax:
Copy the library file from the OP to your /system/lib and change file permission into rw-r--r--. I hope this trick will solve your problem.

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[Android Apps and Games] carquote:
Thanks for the help. I already copied the .lib into the lib folder but I'm not sure how to change the permissions like you said. Can you please tell me how to do so ? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] mregypt99:
Thank you

good app
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
A rooted explorer app can change file permissions. The one you setting you want is left center, left top, and top middle checked. All others unchecked.

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[Android Apps and Games] carquote:
Thank! Changing the .lib permissions fixed it.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Yay! I like when stuff works.

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[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
Play versions should not need the lib. Have their own built-in (for better or for worse). SIdeloaded the latest and greatest from Android Police.Seems to work OK, have not yet tried newer features.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I've never flashed* the libs.

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[Android Apps and Games] natarajadithyan:
Request to Reposting-

Thanks Man :)
[Android Apps and Games] RendarK98:
Thank you for the app !
[Android Apps and Games] beastie-boy:
You rule, man! Installed it on GNex with stock rooted JB 4.3. No need to play with flawed KK roms. Yeah!
[Android Apps and Games] ibrhmymn:
hi guys I want to install kitkat launcher on my note 3 (n9000 version) but I couldn't install PrebuiltGmsCore.apk file on my device, can you help me please what should i do
[Android Apps and Games] cupioscire:
First maybe read the OP carefully?

You don't have to install all the apps. If your system is up to date (all updates from play store installed), you only need to install the launcher(GoogleHome.apk).

Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
[Android Apps and Games] ibrhmymn:
thank you so much :)
[Android Apps and Games] Klejdi90:
Im using it fine on s3 4.3 stock sometimes when setting a wallpaper the icons and widgets go all weird (all black icons)
[Android Apps and Games] bafdboysbehindthis:
doesnt work

Lg OG stock 4.1.2 and stock kernel.

If I install only launcher its gives me a message that google service crahes with google now.

If I install all aps its gives me the same messages, but offers to update google now and google service.

After updating I see message with google now crash:/

I tried rebooting and changing languege in google now, but nothing helps.

Who knows how to fix this problem?

Seen some messages on russian forum that ita runs on 4.1.2
[Android Apps and Games] cupioscire:
Did you already tried to copy the lib file?

Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
[Android Apps and Games] vinodhse65:
RE: [APP][JB 4.2+]Android 4.4 Kitkat launcher

Dear Geoworld

Hi I am using Celkon A119Q. Please let me know whether I have to root my phone to use this launcher.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I'm not to whom you're referring, but I can you that you don't need to be rooted.

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[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
GEL is a bit unstable. Presently running version from Android Police.

Sometimes comes up with right-most home screen missing. Today came up with only the bottom bar icons and Google Search and its pane.

Workaround: Place an icon on the rightmost screen to make a new one. Restart launcher. May need to repeat for multiples.
[Android Apps and Games] vinodhse65:
Dear Egingell,

Thanks for your reply. But I am not able to install PrebuiltGmsCore.apk and Velvet.apk. My mobile says the app can't be installed.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Neither of those need to be installed. Please read the OP next time.
[Android Apps and Games] Potatolyser:
package installer has stopped

when I try to install prebuildgmscore it says "package installer has stopped" :(
[Android Apps and Games] Marvin_DeKaffir:
Where is the link to the launcher?
[Android Apps and Games] inflamestudio:
Really nice app, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] haybill:
So, if voice recognition not fully working- change language from English and back again???
[Android Apps and Games] haybill:
All working great--except--and I realize that this has zero to do with the OP who sorted out this apk but all to do with my Google Search settings --Google Search comes up as a text reply entry--not speech option. What am I doing wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] apama:
Open google search, options, and change language to english.
[Android Apps and Games] haybill:
Already done--problem now solved, Volume set too low on Google Search--now works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] adninx:
problem regarding speech output

i tried changing languages n all ... but it says one word (clearly audible) and than stops, audio icon keeps glowing but no output !
[Android Apps and Games] mnashfaq:
How to set home screen?

How do I set the middle page as my homescreen? and I don't have the swipe right for google now in the home screen, seems theres no setting to activate it either. saying ok google from homescreen works fine..

Running Kit Kat CM11 on Xperia S..
[Android Apps and Games] slibby:
I installed this Google Now Launcher on my Motorola X running 4.4.2 KitKat and it is working like a charm. However, I did not need to install the Velvet or PrebuildGmsCore APKs, as my phone would say "App Not Installed" when I tried to install it. Next, I installed GoogleHome.apk and the Now Launcher booted up and is working 100%. Just a tip for anyone ;)
[Android Apps and Games] freo_phoenix:
Galaxy Note 3 with KitKat works, except..

Followed the update instruction for android 4.3 which said I only needed to install the Google Home apk. Seems to have worked great... except that the "ok google" instruction does nothing. Everything else works. Any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] Partias:
It does work on a Huawei Y-300, but to work you have to update Google search and Google play services after installing or it will keep crashing.

However, its not really good on this phone with stock ROM as it keeps running out of memory with this launcher as it only has 512 ram which isn't very good as background services keep restarting.
[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
Using the Android Police apk as GEL launcher. I am on an LG P500 armv6. Have an en_US speech model folder symlinked to the correct place.

The search has never worked with default en_US. Previous version used to work set to Spanish (searches in English) so symlinked the language model to that place as well. While a while back, I had a voice search work once, just once!, I can not even type a search into this. Google Now displays the cards but is not usable beyond this.

BTW, the old voice search is no slouch, even shows cards for appropriate search results, i.e. weather. Can coexist -- I have two Google's for settings->language/input->voice recognition. Does not show differing icons so must choose the one for the older voice search by trial and error. Choose the newer one and any voice input FCs immediately. Jeanie respects the working choice, keyboard dictation does not.

So what do I do the get this usable, at least for typed input? Any way to cajole KB voice dictation to use the online working voice?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Hi,

GoogleHome works fine on my Xperia E but Google Search force closes as soon as I want to add an app from the app drawer to my homescreen!

Anyone knows a fix?

Mats
[Android Apps and Games] suosuosi:
Works excellently on my S2 i777!
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisL777:
Note 3 Widgets

Just installed on my Note 3, but my widgets such as action memo and s note are gone. Is that normal? Is there a way to get them back?

Thx
[Android Apps and Games] :
Hi,

No, there isn't. Those are stock widgets and will only work on the stock launcher. I have the same problem with my Xperia.

Mats
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisL777:
Thanks for the reply! Sucks though, loved having those widgets and not sure if the launcher is enough to take me away from them
[Android Apps and Games] tstodart:
Another possible solution for google search problems

I had the familiar problem with google search stopping as soon as I tried the launcher, and had tried the suggestions with no luck (including swapping the files provided in the original post).

Somewhat unrelated, I installed 'system cleaner' from the google play store that helps free-up memory by moving updated system apps to the system memory. I found after I had run this (and consequently that latest google search is now located in the system memory) that the launcher is now running including 'ok, google' from the home screen.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Got an url for me? Would like to try!

Mats

Edit:

This one?: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org
[Android Apps and Games] tstodart:
Actually, this is the one that worked for me

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flaki.systemcleaner
[Android Apps and Games] Abby Sciuto:
I've noticed an issue with the launcher not keeping my apps that are stored on my sd card on the home screens after shut downs/restarts. I am running Android 4.1.2 (and yes, I did see the posts that said it wouldn't work under 4.2 but it did for me, until this issue anyway) on my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch. I read the OP thoroughly and only installed the GoogleHome.apk
[Android Apps and Games] adrian2518:
perfect!!
[Android Apps and Games] stopworking:
application not installed

I try to install this on my xperia c that running 4.2.2 but get error "application not installed" when i try instal all apk. I already follow the instruction but still the same.. can you help me? Really wishh can use this stuff :)

---------- Post added at 12:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 PM ----------

Solved hahaa i just install the home launcher apk without 2 additional apk and work!

But i just facing something funny.. i can't add walkman widget on homescreen because not listed in google home launcher.... (then i try to check on sony default launcher, the walkman widget still existed on there) anyone can give solution?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Manufacturer's widgets like the Walkman widget and all of Samsung's widgets don't work on any launcher except the one the manufacturer uses. I can't confirm that that's your problem, but this is definitely true of Samsung and their TouchWiz Home launcher, so it stands to reason that the same would be true with Sony's launcher.

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[Android Apps and Games] stopworking:
Hmmmm that could be the problem.. thx for you reply :)
[Android Apps and Games] Yo_d_Mango:
I only installed the GoogleHome.apk and everything works fine on my Alcatel One Touch pop C3 4033E.

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Handcut:
Works fine on my Huawei Ascend p1 :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Hascosta:
If I install this and it doesn't work, is there a way to reverse it and have my phone exactly as it was before?

I'm using a N9500 with android 4.2.1.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
It's an app. Uninstall it.

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[Android Apps and Games] mydroidfren:
working with my lenovo k900 with rooted vibe rom
[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
New Google stock camera on Play or download from Android Police. Compatible with Kitkat only, Play would not install it on my armv6 dinosaur. Very large app, much larger than combined camera-gallery-editors. Got it to install, actually succeeded once to take a picture on my dinosaur but most did not work. Newer phone? Go for it.

Offers photosphere on better devices. New "lens blur" depth-of-field trick -- requires rotating the camera view up around the subject center 45 degrees. I suppose it triangulates from this what to keep focused and what to blur. Awkward, if not impossible, in most photo situtations other than small still-lifes. Guess, must wait for H8 dual camera :)

Will install beside whatever one has now so nothing to lose. Have fun ...
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
What in the world does that have to do with the Google Launcher (GEL)?

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[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
Sorry for OT. One more Nexus-only thing available now to everyone.

Other thread is dead.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
That's fine, but this isn't exactly a Nexus-only app.

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[Android Apps and Games] :
Works great on VZW LG G2. Framework and search would not install, so I decided to try installing the launcher apk and see what would happen and I have yet to have any problems whatsoever. I'm rooted on stock 4.2 rom. Hope this helps any G2 users out there.

Thanks so much OP, been looking for this for awhile.
[Android Apps and Games] rajtheforce:
nice

:good:
[Android Apps and Games] Sgt_Bilbo:
Installed flawless on my AT&T Note 3. Now if I could just fix the proximity sensor on this thing...
[Android Apps and Games] asl9622:
Works on my rooted stock optimus g pro. Only issue I have is the widgets don't seem to work.

Edit Widgets do work. Had to reboot the phone twice.
[Android Apps and Games] akedo1:
Works great on my Wife's Gs2 on 4.1.2 just installed home.apk and has been great.. ? To the person who's phone started rebooting every 30 seconds or so.. your Power button is Stuck or Borked.. Have a Nice day ;)
[Android Apps and Games] rahul43144:
cannot install any of these apk

I tried to install all 3 apk and non of these got installed. it says APP NOT INSTALLED.

i really want to use gogle launcher. please help me out
[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
All of this is out of date. Install this stuff from Play.
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
You need to be on kk, Its only one app not three
[Android Apps and Games] skinneejay:
Does anyone know if its possible to update to the newest version of Google Now launcher? I tried downloading the newest APK to

update but it won't load something about the package. Any thoughts? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
You need to be on kk
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Works fine on my phones (Jelly Bean 4.1 and 4.2 respectively).

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[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
So you have the play store gnl on a device not running kk. How did you do that?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I followed the directions in the OP. Including the part where it says you only need to install GoogleHome.apk. It's just a stub that accesses the already existing code in the Google Search app.

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[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Yes this does work, but the new update only works on kk. This stub is old.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
And yet, it still works.

If there's an update on the Play Store, it doesn't really have any relevance to this thread.

If the stub won't install for whatever reason, then paste it into /data/app and give it 644 permissions and reboot.

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[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
This is the question I was answering that's the only relevance I needed
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
You may be right about that one, but your first kk-only answer was irrelevant to this thread. The poster has some other problem unrelated to the Play Store or Kit Kat.

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[Android Apps and Games] nuxbag:
Yeah you got me I thought I was answering a different thread for that one. You win
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
As to the original problem... You should just be able to install GoogleHome.apk which is all you need. If it won't install, you probably already have it installed (e.g. you're on Kit Kat which already comes with it).

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[Android Apps and Games] Castle Of Glass:
It works fine. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] dimex:
Been reading this thread and just had to respond. You're a ****ing tool man. Do you find it necessary to respond to everyone's posts with some sort of sarcastic, rude remark, trying to make them feel stupid for asking questions? I guess xda is your outlet for your ****ty life.

No, this isn't relevant to this thread, but I do feel better now.
[Android Apps and Games] skh82pk:
Velvet.apk does not install on my Qmobile A500
[Android Apps and Games] johnsmith33584:
Mine too.
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
This is covered in the OP.

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[Android Apps and Games] refaelsh:
I've stumbled upon this post by accident and I love it!!!

I love this new Google Now launcher.

Thank You OP :)
[Android Apps and Games] hackernor:
Seems to be a lot smoother than 4.3, works great!
[Android Apps and Games] clesuite:
Costumization is very bad... you can't do nothing with app icons in the menu.
[Android Apps and Games] dimex:
By itself, yes. But download Xposed GEL Settings. You can customize everything, and it's now the best homescreen I've used. You can resize the icons, change grid, change colors, change transparency, number badges for notifications (if you pay for pro), and my favorite option is:

You can select a specific homescreen as your "main homescreen," so that when you're on it the home button in the navbar fades into an app drawer icon and becomes the app drawer button. This allows you to remove the app drawer button that crowds the dock and gives you an extra spot for an app.

One of the best modules out there (IMO) and one that turns a launcher with potential into something really great.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings
[Android Apps and Games] clesuite:
Tnx for info!!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] trifonl:
What now?
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
Read the OP.

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[Android Apps and Games] imor:
Works great with S3 Mini GT-I8190 4.1.2 Jelly!
[Android Apps and Games] hackerseraph:
Working on Galaxy Note SGH-i717

works on the Galaxy Note SGH-i717 :D
[Android Apps and Games] valdaarv:
thanks, i have an awesome launcher now
[Android Apps and Games] mrbntjsmom:
Thank you Geoworld_200 for your Google Now apk

I am new to this site, and was very worried about messing up my phones. I tested it out on my Hisense 7 lite first. I then worked my way through my Hisense 7 Pro, Galaxy SII (Tmobile), Galaxy SIII (AT&T 3g Version), Galaxy SIII (TMobile 4G version), lastly my Galaxy Note 2 (AT&T version) none of my devices are rooted as I have not yet learned or worked up the nerve to attempt this. I was unsure whether I was supposed to download the file to my computer and then extract the file , so I just downloaded directly to the device external SD card and using an SD card manager ,extracted the googlehome apk file. Each device works very well. I have had no freezing up or any other problems with any device. I have a Toshiba Thrive which does not have Jelly Bean on it, but somehow the launcher is working on that device. I Dont know how, I just know that I downloaded it the same way but it would not install the file. However when I shut the device down and restarted, it I had a set if updates and a window pop up asking if I wished to install the file and I ckucked yes. It did install. I have to choose it each time as my preferred launcher, but it is working. Anyway,thank you for taking the time to post the information and the files. I hope that I can learn many more things here at XDA and can teach them to my children. Again my thanks for helping me download my first app outside the Play Store. Lol.
[Android Apps and Games] OOPMan:
Does anyone know if this works on the Galaxy Note 8.0?
[Android Apps and Games] mixxx5:
is this launcher work on 6030x idol?
[Android Apps and Games] AlphaMaxima:
Now i cant switch back to trebuchet anymore because making the launcher as default, help plz... :(
[Android Apps and Games] the playa!:
Get the "OK Google" on any screen feature from Android L here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2799678 :)
[Android Apps and Games] optimistika:
Let me try it.
[Android Apps and Games] nosmo_king:
Very good, thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] User9948:
Launcher not working.....Showing error Google search not found... What to do now ??? After all Google search is i installed
[Android Apps and Games] mhannigan:
Stop directing to malware sites for downloads.

COME ON! As much as I appreciate what you did/do, I am sick and tired of DEVELOPERS putting files on malware impregnating download servers like dev-host. I am a developer and **I** can't figure out where to click to download the file. So far I've had mob genie try to download along with two fake antivirus programs because of the SIX download buttons on the page.

This practice is deceptive and their business thrives on catching a few suckers out of the masses to victimize. PLEASE have some self respect and some respect for the community. Developers should know better. There are plenty of places you can put files that do not attempt to defraud every visitor.

I call upon EVERY member of XDA to STOP using these malware/fraud sites as a way to distribute files. It is so diametrically opposed to the ideals of open source, it makes me ashamed. Please stop doing this... I don't know if devs earn a few dollars by patronizing these fraud/malware sites and sending thousands of innocent people there, but it isn't right. Please stop. If you want to charge for your work, please do it honestly.

Mike
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I question the relevance of this post. All you're doing us ranting about devs' choice of hosting sites. If you don't like it, don't use it.

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[Android Apps and Games] Trina9:
He brings up a good point, it's annoying to go though pages of crap just to get to a file you want to download. It's not a matter of appreciating the work.

Anyway, here a simple site to download from and I haven't gotten any viruses from it:

http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/google-now-launcher.html
[Android Apps and Games] mhannigan:
Don't be so arrogant about it.

Yes, I am questioning the choice. It's not just this developer. And it's not just me. My point is that people don't know that the site is full of viruses and malware until they click on your link and get infected.

WHY would a Dev intentionally send people to a download where they are more likely to get a virus than the intended file? There must be a reason. What is it?

If you really don't understand the relevance of this post, it explains quite a bit. Maybe most developers are savants. If that's the case, and you're autistic, this might not be something you can grasp, so I'll ask you to trust me on this - forcing people to go to sites that stay in business by misleading users into clicking on links to things they don't want is bad form. It's unprofessional. It's amateur. It's embarrassing. It shouldn't even be allowed. Have some dignity. Don't do it.

If you think it's a good practice, then I would be interested in hearing why, rather than a mindless dismissal as being "not relevant". Of you have nothing to say other than " shut up" I'm afraid your comment is the least relevant of all.

Mike
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I never said his point wasn't valid. In fact, I completely agree with his point.

I wasn't commenting on our against the fact that these 3rd-party hosting sites are bad mojo, but your post is not relevant to this thread. If you want to rant about it, make a new thread.

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[Android Apps and Games] mikeone33:
Adblock
[Android Apps and Games] egingell:
I doubt blocking ads is going to quell his rage against the spam/virus machine.

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