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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
Official and fully working Google Experience Launcher (GEL) for all devices running Android 4.1+

As previously announced, Google did not included their new Google Experience Launcher (GEL), that was introduced for the Nexus 5, in the just released factory images, such as for the Nexus 4.

And furthermore, The Verge was told by Google that it first "wants to see how users take to the Launcher on the Nexus 5 before it offers it on other devices". So we won't see GEL any time soon - any way (either via OTAs or Google Play).

However, I think, basically they did not just cut off a random Launcher App but rather cut off most of KitKat's "sweetness". :(

Fortunatly, because the new Launcher App is actually just a stub and all the functionality is now tied into the Google Search App,

the Search App version that shipped in KitKat also makes GEL available for all devices running Android 4.1+

. So, if you run KitKat, all the functionality is actually already there and you just need to install the correct interface (i.e. Launcher App). And even better, you don't even need to run KitKat for GEL. It can be installed on any device running Android 4.1+ (by installing/updating the Google Search App).

So, here we go..

Pre-Requirements

- Android 4.1+

Downloads

All APKs are signed by Google, are safe to install and were not tampered with in any way.

Google Experience Launcher App (depends on Google Search App version 3.1.8+)

Version: 0.9.6.886092 0.10.1.920880

Size: 11.82 MB

APK Direct Download Mirror #1: http://j.mp/19tmI4M (Dev-Host)

APK Direct Download Mirror #2: http://j.mp/18dloaj http://j.mp/1btMZku (Google Drive)

Google Search App

Version: 3.1.8.914827.arm 3.1.24.941712.arm

Size: 19.39 MB 19.49 MB

APK Direct Download Mirror #1: http://j.mp/17ZHe33 (Dev-Host)

APK Direct Download Mirror #2: http://j.mp/1dEjekk http://j.mp/1cWHWKw (Google Drive)

APK Google Play Download: link

NOTE: Version 3.1.8 is not yet released to most users via Google Play! Double-check you don't have an earlier version installed. If so, use the direct download link.

Install

NOTE: If not already done, you first need to enable "Unknown Sources" in Settings > Security (in order to be able to install apps from sources other than Google Play).

1.) Download the Google Search App from the direct link above and install it (if not already installed

or an earlier version than 3.1.8.*

).

2.) Download the Google Experience Launcher App from the direct link above and install it.

That's already it - done. Just click the home icon and select

the Launcher with the blue icon (and subtitled "Google Search")

from the selection popup (see screenshot below).

You can now enjoy the new Google Experience - including translucent framework decor, new App Drawer and all that other "sweetness".

Side-by-Side Comparison

Homescreen (left: N4 with stock launcher shipped in KitKat factory image; right: N4 with GEL):

App-Drawer (left: N4 with stock launcher shipped in KitKat factory image; right: N4 with GEL):

Read how to make GEL use the 5x5 grid layout here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47534465&postcount=8
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Deeked:
Thanks for this. I'm on a Verizon note 2 Android 4.1.2 and really like this launcher. Thanks for the links too.

+1
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ticiano:
Link for the launcher is broken. Google is playing hard to avoid us getting this launcher.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
Odd, all links still work for me. Updated OP with mirror links anyway. Just let me know when they're down (can't attach here due to file size).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AnkitKr:
can we change setting for app drawer?

i wanna use 5x5 app drawer.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
afaik, this can be achieved by modifying the pixel density (320 -> 300). UPDATE: Not 300 but 316 seems to be the best value to change the density to. Here is how to do: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47534465&postcount=8
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hern1989:
I noticed that the icons look way bigger on this launcher than on the jelly bean one. Is that default on the new launcher? Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
After testing what I said before, I can confirm that changing the pixel density will result in the 5x5 view. But the best value seems to be 316 - not, as previously said, 300!

To do so, you can simply edit the build.prop file and replace "lcd_density=320" with "lcd_density=316". Use your tool of choice, or the following commands from the terminal. They will a) create a backup of the current build.prop in /system/build.prop.bak and b) edit the existing build.prop file in place (requires busybox being installed (for sed)):

(type bold parts only!)

user@machine> [B]adb shell[/B]
shell@mako:/ $ [B]su[/B]
root@mako:/ # [B]mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system[/B]
root@mako:/ # [B]sed -i'.bak' 's/lcd_density=320/lcd_density=316/g' /system/build.prop[/B]

Now reboot and you're done. Here's the side-by-side comparison from OP but with the 5x5 GEL Drawer version being added:

As you can see from the screenshots above, the icon size is not affected by the density setting change.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] andrewk2x:
Can anyone post a screenshot from homescreen with art on 316dpi??The icons are still huge??
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Abhiheart:
Cant get the search by 'OK google'

[MENTION=4273402]Bexton[/MENTION] Installed the app, running the launcher , but i cant get the search working from "OK Google" hotword,, nor in the launcher neither in the Google Now App ,When I say OK google nothing happens, in the launcher and also in the Google now app ..Any idea why ??
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] SebastianSicilia:
sorry it's possible to have the google launcher like the photo

View attachment 2396817
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sosta1:
Download link don't work -.-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] darkbsoul:
"OK Google" onky works with system default language set to English.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
All four links are still up
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EfrainTrejo:
working on n7 2013 thanks dude
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sumasage:
Can you help me? It said "sed" not found.

C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb -s 04839ced1ccc3

shell

shell@mako:/ $ su

su

root@mako:/ # mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name

/system /system

/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system <

root@mako:/ # sed -i'.bak' 's/lcd_density=320/lcd_density=316/g' /system/build.p

rop

lcd_density=316/g' /system/build.prop <

su-mksh: sed: not found

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] greengrin:
From the top:

"To do so, you can simply edit the build.prop file and replace "lcd_density=320" with "lcd_density=316". Use your tool of choice, or the following commands from the terminal. They will a) create a backup of the current build.prop in /system/build.prop.bak and b) edit the existing build.prop file in place (requires busybox being installed (for sed)):"
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bexton:
Correct. "sed" is a command line program which is not included in the Android OS per default and requires a seperated installation.

Anyway, you don't need to use these commands - it was just the way I did. You can also adb pull the build.prop file edit and push again. Or use any build.prop editor app (just search on google play), which is probably the most convenient method for most users.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Tahlendorf:
Using Nexus 4, stock 4.3 rom (compilation number JWR66Y) without rooting or anything else.

Seems that Google Keep´s widget is not updating. It shows none notes, and changing to the stock launcher it shows all... I´ve tried to create new notes and GEL is not showing anything and the stock launcher shows them without any problem.

This is the only issue I have found.

BEST REGARDS
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] blakegriplingph:
Looks 'swell. Only prob is that the Home/drawer and quick launch icons are at the side of my Allwinner A13's screen.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damented:
I'm at work and trying to find where I can download xposed for my t T-Mobile G2. Does anyone have the link?

Sorry tried doing a search
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freebee269:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2477586

dont know if that works for tmobile or not. it works for my at&t g2.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damented:
Thanks I'll try it out
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phr0styr:
If you end up getting it to work, I would recommend looking at the "G2 Xposed" module on the play store. Has lots of awesome mods for all variants of the G2.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fma965:
you realise the second post was to above mentioned module right?
[HTC Desire V] Gitesh123:
Anyone who can port Android version 4.4 to HTC Desire V?

Please port it. i am sure its gonna rock!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MR.Volkf:
I want to make mod to change Device name like in Galaxy S4,please someone provide me SecSettings.apk/xml/device_info_settings.xml and SecSettings.apk/Values/strings.xml or Deodexed SecSettings.apk please:( big thanks who help me provide that file :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Codename13:
If you want to change your device name (as it appears), you don't have to decompile your SecSettings.apk. If you have root, simply navigate to the /system directory (with a file manager), and open it. Edit build.prop with a text editor, and change the device codename (for example, mine would be GT-S7560M) after the equal sign of "ro.product.model=" to the Galaxy S4 device codename (there are several variants, but for example - GT-I9500). You can change any instances of your original device codename (for me it would be anything that has S7560M) to the GS4 one. If you need any futher help, feel free to ask.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MR.Volkf:
nope nope,i mean "Device name" didn't "Model Number" but thankyou sirrr;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Codename13:
Or are you asking for help on adding a "Device name" and "Galaxy S4" string to your Device Info? If so, I can do that all if you just send me your SecSettings.apk and your framework-res.apk. Or does your Device Info already have a "Device name"? Regardless, send the two files this way, and I'll see what I can do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MR.Volkf:
yeahh but i want to make it edit able when we click Device name,not only editable via strings.xml :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Codename13:
I don't have a clue how I'd do that, so I can't help you. Sorry!
[Hardware Hacking General] chenrp:
hi all

as i can see, only MTK6589T devices has a bad GPS SNR values.

THL W8S (the W8 works fine), Jiayu G4, NEO N003, and more...

the CPU is the same CPU but with overclock frequency.

so i think that it is a kernel issue. there are no new kernel, so hear your solutions for a GPS antenna mod that gives more than 40 SNR. (less than 40 SNR will result in low accuracy in WAZE and GOOGLE MAPS)

thanks
[Hardware Hacking General] yes.lior:
Jiayu G3T

Hi,

I have the same problem with Jiayu G3T,

what is GPS antenna mod, where can I find it?

thanks
[Hardware Hacking General] chenrp:
still, we can overcome the kernel problem like so:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2421671&page=5
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollachr:
Hi,

I tried searching but the search here on XDA isn't working well for me, don't know why but I can only search once, after that the search box become un-clickable and I need to browse back and forward again to use the search again, did that a few times with no results.

Anyway, what I wanted to know is what is the exact newest Official Firmware version for the Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 (Regular, no letter after it)

my current version is I8190XXAME1, is there a newer version available? I'm having all sorts of strange problems and hoping a newer version exists that will solve them.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollachr:
I assume I8190XXAMG4 is newer than I8190XXAME1, right?

That's the only thing I managed to find that looks newer, the firmware file is certainly from a newer date.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] everreadybattery:
Go to sammobile, register an account select firmware, select download and then select gti8190. If you want to root this firmware use this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2147852
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollachr:
Thanks, went there, confirmed XXAMG4 is the newest, which I already updated to last night, took a chance, it fixed my problems, and I already have that root guide bookmarked, I use it everytime.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leenukes:
Hi, which problems did it resolve for you? Thanks
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollachr:
A couple of day ago my phone froze, had to remove the battery to release the freeze, since then, my display language, which was Hebrew disappeared from the language selection list and even apps like morelocale 2 didn't work, only temporarily until the next restart of the phone.

After the upgrade the Hebrew returned to the list of languages as normal.

Also, lately touchwiz seems to crash a lot, didn't have it yet since the upgrade to the new version.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leenukes:
Ahh OK. My wife and my friends phone both have apparently common issues where the battery gets drained quicker then it should. I'm currently reviewing custom ROMs for my friends phone, not that many on this phone.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordwinOfficial:
You could root your phone get CWM and then get CM11 (Android 4.4) from Maclaw

Sent from my I8190N. I'd rather have a better phone though :P
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollachr:
Phone rooted, CWM installed, but I rather wait for official version and see how that works first, thank you
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordwinOfficial:
Oh yeah, that makes sense since the alphas betas and nightlies are pretty unstable - well then they make RCs and Stable versions which you can get with only benefits, but hey an opinion's an opinion, can't fight it.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] cnupo:
if it can, where can get rom :)
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] LumpiStefan:
I think the hardware of the Wallaby isn´t enough to use WM 5.0 on this device. There is no ROM Image available and i don´t belive that there ever will be a Image. Until now there isn´t a image for the Magician device, which is much more porefull than the Wallaby....

Stefan
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] solidiron:
Well according to this thread on Buzzdev.net it is possible to install WM2005 on the Audiovox PPC-5050BM. This device is the “Falcon” which physically appears quite similar to the Wallaby. Apparently it is the CDMA version of the Wallaby.

http://buzzdev.net/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,59/func,view/id,6594/catid,26/

It does have a faster processor then the standard Wallaby but has the same amount of RAM/ROM. 64 RAM, and 32 ROM.

I have asked the question of whether or not WM2005 can in fact be (or has successfully been) installed on this device as this is the device that I have. I would LOVE to get it running on this device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tats_06:
OK...I keep running into this terminology, so I am going to dumb down and ask the questions...

1. If we rooted, following the guide on xda, does this mean it was Loki patched? I am confused on the whole Loki thing in the first place. I have googled and still don't understand.

2. I currently have CWM installed...can I update it thru ROM manager or do I need this Loki patched?

3. Are all ROMs Loki patched? (Some specifically say Loki patches and some don't)

4. Safestrap.... What's that too??? (When would it be used?)

Please clarify in simpler terms...don't flame too hard. Thank you ;) :)

..and BTW, I have my phone rooted, CWM, updated to MJ7 and running gummy's 4.4 ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
Ok, originally when the phone was released it had a locked boot loader. Loki is the the exploit used to unlock the boot loader. VZW's first OTA fixed this exploit and permanently locked the boot loader. So those with the original MDK version could unlock the boot loader with LOKI.

Loki is just the means that allows you to use a custom recovery. If you have CWM recovery, then you still have an MDK boot loader, and all roms that work with it have the loki patch applied. Loki is a term you want to look for with your phone since it appears to be MDK.

Safestrap is a solution for those with a locked boot loader (anyone who took the ME7 or Mi1 update). It doesn't allow custom recovery as the boot loader is still locked, but it allows you flash some custom roms over the stock rom.

The latest update MJ7 is the 4.3 update. If you take ANY of the updates from your MDK build, you will lose custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tats_06:
Thank you so much!!!!! That makes total sense! I rooted my original MDK, flashed CWM...I steered away from any OTAs as I saw warnings. I still have the original CWM, but wanted to try philz touch. Then kept seeing Loki randomly and it confused me even more. I really appreciate your answer!!!!! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
No problem. You just want to make sure you look for roms that are flash able through recovery. Safestrap is not for you. There are some roms that are for Recovery (MDK users like us) and they are also safe for Safestrap as well. Currently I'm using Old & Slow's Rooted Stock MJ7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tats_06:
Perfect! I am a CM fan all the way. And because of the risk, I like to read 100 times before proceeding :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] karaman_deniz:
My phone is Xperia U. It hasn't Sd card. So how can fix my phone via Cwm? How can I add rom files to internal card. Because I can't turn on my phone. It remains in the Sony bootloop.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
What did you do that caused this problem? Did you install any custom rom?

Try using flashtool or pc companion if you didn't unlock your bootloader. ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] karaman_deniz:
When I was porting xperia z home...

I did it. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] liveroy:
You should first learn how to recover from a soft-brick before attempting anything like modding/porting soft.

It will improve your work by a huge factor and it will save you a lot of time.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ahyricks:
I accidentally deleted my home apk and am stuck with a different launcher tried downloading even the official hone apk but seems i cant install them even when I push them to system app and change permissions nothing happens i need some advice
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Try to use zipsigner
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ahyricks:
Did
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ahyricks:
Still the same
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
Delete the home.odex file found in /system/app

reboot

copy your home.apk to system/app and reboot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ahyricks:
I also can't see the odex file
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AnaMajhol:
Then flash the rom again and relax :P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cjohnsonthe2nd:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2480163

foreverloco over in the t mobile thread has put together some amazing looking aosp themes for touchwiz. can anyone with the knowledge port these, I haven't asked foreverloco and its clearly states you need his consent. So if anyone feels ambitious lets see if he will grace us with that nice theme.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kasey348:
I am working on this but on blue
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] soralz:
You can't.

What kind of brick? Can you still enter Download mode?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] neon933:
Yeah..just soft brick..
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] keshavt:
You can't enable the usb debugging while your phone is bricked but without it you can flash the stock rom!!!
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] neon933:
How??
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] asifcheer:
Download the official firmware for your device based on country/carrier from Sammobiles.com

Go to download mode and flash using Odin from a pc

Try this video link

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&s...twIwCA&usg=AFQjCNHsUFTtrGU1SgKktYgj-IktWBdIqQ

Hope it helps...
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jayc7x:
if my phone is rooted and debugging mode is off .

how can i still recover my phone
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jackeagle:
If u can go to the Recovery U Can flash the ROM (if u have a ROM in Ext SD card) or Backup ROM and it will be Recovered....

OR ELSE

IF U CAN GO TO DOWNLOAD MODE THEN DO THIS

DOWNLOAD official firmware from Samsung Official Firmware Link Is Here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9082

Steps :

1) Download The firmware for u r region from that link (Approx 1.0GB)

2) Download The Odin 3.04 or Odin 3.07

3) Keep The default settings what are ther when u open.

4) Click On PDA button and select the biggest file ~1.0GB

6) Press VOL DOWN+POWER+MENU and then press continue.

5) Click START button.

6) Wait till it shows PASS

7) Boot to stock recovery do a factory reset (Optional but Recommended)

Enjoy
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Rishi Daripa:
I am having a doodle 3 1gb+4gb model it is stucked in bootloop and recovery in not opening . I am having the stock rom and everything but usb debugging is not active . What to do now plz help me
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Plush suthar:
Did you able to go in recovery ?

If yes, then flesh you ROM there

If no, so download Windroid toolkot or skipsoft android toolkit and flesh your recovery.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Rishi Daripa:
I dont hav pc at the moment . My phn was starting in boot loop some days ago but now it is not starting . It starts when i put it in charge but in bootloop only. I hav aan xtra phone . Plx help if yu understood my prblm...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] palluk33:
What is the most stable 4.3 ROM I try several defender roms but looks like almost all have bugs to be use daily :-[

SGH-T999 4.3.1 pac man Rom Tapatalk (⊙o⊙)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jrocks213:
I used illusion ROM was pretty stable for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Ragnar:
XDA is a development site not a support site. As such members are expected to do the research, read through the development threads and decide what is BEST for them. The only results that would be posted here are what each member has found to be BEST for them by experimentation based on their phone/usage/setup/apps/signal strength. Please take the time to read through those development threads to learn all about the software you are about to drastically alter your very expensive device with.

Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Thread Closed

EFM

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Micromax A110] imamarbj:
hi

i have been trying to install 4.2.x custom rom on my micromax canvas 2 (came with stock jb 4.1.1 and yes rooted the device later)

first i tried LegoIce Canvas Turbo v 3.1. the rom didnt work, had many bugs especially the camera bug even though i followed the instructions correctly.

another pain was finding a compatible boot.img file and kernel zips that i coud download.

i also tried using legoice project rom s4 and dark nexus all roms had bugs.

with all 4.2.x roms there is a problem with using camera.

if i flash kernels- androixu 3.4.5 or xtreme boost 3.4.68, apps dont get installed and messaging doesnt work.

if i flash xtreme punch 3.4.67 public kernel, apps and messaging work.

in all cases with all kernels the rear camera doesnt work.the stock camera app doesnt work at all and i had to download a 3rd party camera app. with that too only front camera is working.

i am not blaming any developer here. you guys do a great job in creating custom roms.

i am currently using legoice xperia z rom. it is a great rom but would like to try 4.2.x roms.

please help.