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[Fire General] urbanman2004:
Yo @BaronKiko, I was watching YouTube and came across this video where I noticed my logo (as in your app) was being used. Been watching ETA Prime's channel for the past 4-5 years so it's an honor that your app (as in my logo) is getting some recognition. S/o to you for the opportunity. I'm sure it'll be months before you see this since I know you tend to stay off the grid much. Until next time, talk to you real soon...
[Fire General] gustavioso:
Hi Davey126,

Thanks for your suggestion but I have a funny idea that my issue has something to do with the Amazon ads that pop up (I do not have the ads-free version). So, when I turn on power here's what happens at the very end of my boot sequence:

I see a blank windows open briefly and it looks like the wallpaper from the Apex launcher.

Next, the window closes and I see the Amazon home page briefly.

Next, the Amazon ads pop up so I swipe to clear it and that leads me to the Amazon recent page.

Next, I push the home screen button to open the Apex launcher.

Same result with Go Launcher Z.

So, if I have to push a button, injstead of pushing the home button from the recnt screen, I will simply place an Apex Launcher button on the Amazon home screen and get the same result.

Regards,

gus
[Fire General] troi70:
Use Google Now launcher, works fine including Widgets.
[Fire General] DB126:
Second recent report stating Google Now Launcher works great on this device. This was not always the case; previous attempts with GNL resulted severe lag and unstable behavior. Looks like something changed - which is great!

Especially out-of-the-box widget support which has been a sticking point for unrooted devices.

What version of FireOS are you running? Presumably unrooted with just this tweak and perhaps the Google Play Store installed. Any other details worth sharing?
[Fire General] troi70:
My device is a Fire HD 8 2016 (6th generation).

I am on Fire OS 5.3.3.0 (no root).

I installed Google Play Store, Now Launcher and Google app.

Thanks for this great tool!
[Fire General] DB126:
Ah - Fire HD 8. Previous reports regarding GNL were likely on a 2015 Fire 7 which has a different SOC and memory profile. Have to see if your positive experiences carry over to that device.
[Fire General] gustavioso:
Well guys and gals, I also have the exact same device/software/no root as tr0i70 and, using hijacker version 2.1 apk, I can't even get the Google Now launcher to override the Fire default launcher. In fact, when I try to launch it, I am advised to go to my home screen settings page to activate it; however, it does not appear anywhere in the settings menu. And yes, I did change the apk option to detect home screen settings. Also, when I launch the hijacker 2.1 apk, it doesn't show up there either. Anyway. I tired Apex, Nova, and GoLauncher Z and thet all show up under the Accessibility Menu and the apk 2.1 hijacker menu but Google Now does not show up anywhere. The only possible difference between my tablet and troi79's might be that I have the ads version of the tablet; however, he did not identify which tablet he had (ads free or ads), so I can't tell if that might make any difference. However, the bottom line for me is the Apex launcher worked out the best for me (it has widget support too); however, since it opens on the Recent Page, I simply have to press the Home Button and I'm good to go.

Cheers,

gus

UPDATE: Well I tried to install the Google Now launcher a second time with more positive results. Specifically, this time, the option to set Google Now as the default launcher was visible in the apk 2.1. So I set it; however, it still reacts the same way as the Apex, Nova, and GoLauncher Z; in that, the completed boot process ends up on the recent page (just like the other 3) and I have to press the Home Screen button to get back to Home. Sorry for the confusion.

gus (noob)
[Fire General] jvonhoff:
Did you ever get this to work? I have the Kids Place app (from Amazon app store), and the only time I see it in the Laucher Hijack app is if I UNcheck "Launchers only". Then I see it, and I click it, but then hitting the home button takes me right back to the Fire launcher.
[Fire General] martytoo:
Does the device need to be rooted to make this change?
[Fire General] DB126:
Why ask? Make the change and reboot.
[Fire General] martytoo:
I asked because I do not know where this change would be made.

I assume from your answer that I was wrong and that I can make the change I quoted. Can someone help me find those lines so that I can try this?
[Fire General] DB126:
First and foremost an appology: I read 'reboot' instead of 'root'. My bad :(

Changes need to be made in original code which can be found on GitHub (see link in OP). I didn't dig any deeper; obviously a bit of programming background will be helpful along with experience spinning up an apk from source. Root is not required.

Edit: look in accserv.java
[Fire General] martytoo:
I don't know how to recompile the source code into an apk.

?

But I do have another idea for this problem. I am wondering if it would be possible to talk those who do know how to rewrite this apk to make a different version for different launchers. Specifically I would want to experiment with calling "Nova Settings" from within the code.

I am using Button Mapper to change a single click of the volume down button into the "Nova Settings" choice from the app drawer. It works without pulling up the recents menu.

It is available here:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=850464

The thread says it is also available on the playstore!

I realize that this may be very similar to what the launcher hijack code does, but I thought I would throw that out here in case there are two ways to call on Nova.

So to recap, I am using both the launcher hijack and button remap. If my finger is near the volume key it is simple. I also have remapped long press on the volume down to accomplish volume down. That is a bit of a pain but it is worth it to have a dedicated home key.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
I already made that change a while ago, hence the V2.1. It didn't solve everything but improved reliability somewhat.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
It's a nice suggestion but that is basically how it already works. The app switcher helps get out of the fire launcher but this isn't required if you never go to the fire launcher in the first place.
[Fire General] martytoo:
I can't get Google Now to show up with Launcher Hijack 2.1

Do you know how you finally got it to work? Do widgets work? I have the ad version too.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
I thought this was pretty cool as you can get widgets without root so I went to set it up. Turned out to be a pain to set up but you can do it. Make sure you have the google search app installed before installing the now launcher (you may also need google home installed but I'm not sure on than one). Once you install all that reboot your device, open launcher hijack and "Google App" should appear. Select it as default and you should be good to go. If it doesn't work try reinstalling the launcher, helped for me but makes little sense.

I did that on a fire hd 8 2016 model with fire os 5.3.3.0 (latest at time of posting) without root. Interestingly if you find yourself in another launcher you can't open google now directly as it complains it's not default but launcher hijack somehow gets around that.
[Fire General] martytoo:
I finally got it working too. I would encourage others to keep trying until it "sticks". The ability to have widgets without root is amazing. Thank you x 100!
[Fire General] aXnumeric:
Do you know what made it work? I uninstalled each now launcher, home and search. Search itself appears as an option in LH, but selecting that does not boot now launcher. Selecting now launcher (when I expand selection to non-launchers) does nothing x_x
[Fire General] martytoo:
First, I want to note that I would rather be using Nova with widgets than Google Now. I am only using the weather widgets from HD Widgets and from Go Weather. The interface with this Lauder is much slower than my 2013 Nexus 7 tablet with Nova. I plan to experiment with and without the Go Launcher between now and a late summer trip. I bought the Fire HD8 because I don't want to lose my Nexus 7 on that trip.

With my Nexus I run a calendar widget, a battery indicator widget and a Facebook widget from an older version of the Facebook app. With all that running the Nexus 7 still performs like it should. It is responsive and fast and easy to use.

To turn the Go Launcher on and off I have been using the switch in the Accessibility Settings that allows Launcher Hijack to work.

To get Go Launcher to work I installed and uninstalled 3 apps until I it did work. I am not sure which change made it work. I was in exactly the situation that you explained when it wasn't working. I was able to choose Google in Launcher Hijack with no success before I finally did have success.

The three apps are Google, Google Now Launcher and Launcher Hijack. Before I uninstalled them I cleared Cache and Data by dragging the app icons to App Info from the app list area. I hit Clear Cache and then Clear Data before the uninstall. ( Clear Cache was probably unnecessary as it is cleared with Clear Data as far as I know on all the apps.)

After uninstalling and reinstalling the apps several times I did get the choice of Google App in Launcher Hijack to work as it finally made Google Now begin when I hit home.

Besides lagging a bit for my taste I have also had the Gmail apps fail. When they do I have either rebooted the Fire HD or cleared all cache and rebooted to get them working again.

Using Chrome to access this forum with the Fire HD is annoyingly slow. I am responding to you with the Nexus 7.

All that being said I will be experimenting with and without Launcher Hijack before I leave on the trip.

I will also be using a VPN during travel to protect my email. I'm worried that will slow the Fire HD response too.

Another positive with Nova is that Button Remapper works with the volume down button. If you set single tap volume down to home you can call the Nova homepage. ( I set long tap to actually decrease the volume.) I can't figure out how to make this work with the Google Now launcher.

I am currently calling Google Now Launcher with Launcher Hijack and can access Nova with the volume down button.
[Fire General] nEVeRmOre0069:
I'm on the Fire OS 5.3.3.0 with Kindle Fire HD 8 2016 version with no ads. I installed the APK, but after turning on home button detection and rebooting numerous times, it never sees Google Now as a launcher. I tried using Nova, which does show up as a launcher, but will not set as the default launcher no matter how many times I have selected it and rebooted.
[Fire General] Oco:
Launcher hijack 2.1 and GNL works with widgets ok in my Fire 7 not rooted 5.3.3
[Fire General] Pix12:
This is a great app. I also made an icon for this, it's a bit rushed, just message me if you want to see it.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
I would love an icon as I constantly open it by accident while developing, send me a PM and we can talk about getting it into the repo.
[Fire General] Diomorgan:
No widget with nova, but I can use the search widget of nova... Thank you!
[Fire General] AHelplessGuy:
Help?

Hi guys,

I have the new amazon fire gen 7 and the install button is solid. No matter where you click it doesn't do anything. The cancel button works fine.

Any help would be much appreciated :)

Cheers,

AHelplessGuy
[Fire General] Pix12:
Reboot! It's a common bug with Fire OS.
[Fire General] BeeWall:
Do you have ES File Explorer? That app is known to cause a similar problem. If so, try uninstalling it, rebooting, and retrying.
[Fire General] Slosh3719:
App Crashing Gmail

Hi everyone,

I looked but did not see any mention of this issue. For some reason, Gmail and Inbox by Gmail both crash when using the app. I have enabled both Nova and Smart Launcher and both have worked without a hitch. But when I open Gmail, it will stay open for about 5-10 secs and then crash back to the Home Screen. It only seems to affect these apps. Others apps such as Facebook, Weather Channel, etc. seem to work with no issues.

I have the new Fire 7 with OS 5.4. Thoughts?
[Fire General] DB126:
See this thread for explaination. No solution (yet).
[Fire General] Slosh3719:
Thanks. I did not think it check if it crashed with the default launcher as well. It did, so this is more a google problem that the Launcher app.

Thanks for letting me know. I will keep an eye on the other post.
[Fire General] zillo:):
Works on Kindle fire 7 7th gen (2017) fire os 5.4.0.0. it glitches for a moment, but it's not the end of the world. THANK YOU to developers.
[Fire General] zillo:):
I've been trying it out for a while now on my device and it glitches every time, sometimes the various glitches cause a delay of more than 5 seconds.

An alternative method of customization of launcher is to use an app called Multi-action Home Button, available in play store. It allows you to put a customizable button above the navbar. You can set the button to open any app. I use action launcher 3. When I hit the button, it goes to action launcher home screen. So you actually have 2 home buttons, 1 for custom launcher and 1 for fire launcher.
[Fire General] plutosson:
A little help please

Sorry to sound thick, but I open the Launcher App, enable the Fire Launcher and the Set Launcher, set detect home button to On, and I don't get the Google screen. What am I doing wrong?
[Fire General] DB126:
Have you installed your preferred launcher? If so fire that up to see if it takes. Also reread OP to insure you followed all steps.

Disclaimer: I have never used this hijack as my devices run custom ROMs. Just trying to help until someone more knowledgeable steps in.
[Fire General] Chewieez:
I'd try Nova launcher and see if that works. If I remember right, Google Launcher was causing some issues in the past. I'm not positive as I've always used Nova. I'm using this version 2.1 right now on my un-rooted kindle fire 8 and it works great. It's much better than it used to be as far as glitches.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
People keep getting into similar situations so I have added lots of trouble shooting steps to the original post, go check it out. If you are still having trouble then make a new post.
[Fire General] Taypo2k:
Worked perfectly on an HD8 running 5.4 last night. Thanks!
[Fire General] cellhead:
Thanks for this!
[Fire General] DmdStar:
Working great on Fire 8 HD 2017 with 5.4.0.0, though a slight glitch as others have noted when pressing Home that shows the Firelauncher for a moment before loading the "good" one.

Google Now Launcher works perfectly, including widgets and feed, but Nova works except for an issue with widgets. It brings up the device settings instead of placing the widget. I prefer Nova, so hoping there might be a fix. Is there a way to get widgets to work with Nova that I didn't see somewhere?
[Fire General] NetworkGuy149:
Never mind. Had to reboot a few times.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
Unfortunately Google Now is the only launcher I know off that allows widgets without root. And besides there is nothing I can do as it's the launchers issue.
[Fire General] djnield:
I think it's worked for me on a generation 7 HD with Nova.

I couldn't get it to recognise GNL at all, regardless of all the tips in the original post.

But have I understood correctly....

I can use Nova launcher, but can't make it the default launcher?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
You can try this method, at your own risk.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
This mod does not work in conjunction with Launcher Hijack and resets after every reboot. Use with caution. Also it only makes the home animation slightly cleaner and certainly makes no difference to widget support so I don't personally think it's worth it.
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
It's not the system default and there is no way to truly set it without root however with this mod Nova (or another launcher) will load after it detects the fire launcher opening so it's almost as good as it being system default
[Fire General] djnield:
Thanks guys.

It's working as should be then, I just didn't know the correct behaviour. Much happier with my HD now after this :)
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
Did you manage to get GNL working? I don't know of anyone that couldn't get it to work in the end.
[Fire General] djnield:
Alas not, which points to my error then if I'm the only one.

I just can't get it to show as a selection in the settings, only nova appears.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I presume everyone's seen this now? https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/root-required-remove-amazon-bloatware-t3636796

Just uninstall fire launcher and kill it almost forever. So far reports are this works on any apk/package on most if not all fire tablet models
[Fire General] djnield:
Update...

GNL just appeared tonight in the list of available launchers [emoji1]
[Fire General] gart999:
This worked awesome. Thank you. Now my Kindle acts like an Android.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
BTW if you do uninstall fire launcher, be advised your home button will be disabled. There is no current fix for it yet, except to reinstall fire launcher. To do so just navigate to, in a file manager, /system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher and reinstall the APK and reboot.

When I get home I am going to try a couple things that may fix the home button issue. I'll keep everyone posted in the thread I reference above my reply.
[Fire General] savvytechwinner:
Use Activity Launcher and click settings and click home set Nova to default then uninstall fire launcher with your method.

Will that work?>
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Sounds like it might, but nonetheless, unless the settings tied to fire launcher are somehow kept on the tablet, I am pretty sure the home button will still think home disappeared. I have been trying to hack into a Galaxy S7 all day, with no success yet. So it's time for a break on that and I am going to try my Ideas that may fix the home button issue.
[Fire General] AnttiNannimus:
Install issue resolved

The $50 Fire 7 2017 (16 Gb with "special offers") version I recently purchased from Amazon on "Prime Day" was able to run the Launcher Hijack V2.1, but the "Install" button was totally inactive and broken. After paying up the $15 extra dollars to get rid of the annoying "special offers", I was able to install the Launcher Hijack immediately. The tablet now runs both Go Launcher and Nova Launcher perfectly. Thank you for freeing me from the AWFUL Amazon Launcer. I have had a Google Nexus 7 for several years, and it has been a favorite device, but the Fire 7 is now better because it reliably connects to my PC and flash drives via USB and it allows use of an up-to 256 Gb MicroSD card. The Nexus 7 didn't do either. Interestingly though, the USB connection worked out-of-the-box, but once I got rid of the brain-dead "special offers" constraints, it didn't work anymore until I enabled the Developer Options, and allowed the USB ADB connection. At this point I'm very happy with the Fire 7 now, thanks to you.
[Fire General] DB126:
Glad you got things working to your satisfaction. Notes for future readers:

- the "inactive" install button is a known condition that is easily remidied via a reboot (most common) or uninstalling ES File Explorer

- lock screen ads can be disabled at no charge via simple request to Amazon; no need to pony up $15 USD (note this only works for one device per account)

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-rid-ads-special-offers-lock-t3585863
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
New method, using "adb shell" then "pm uninstall --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso", and suddenly no lock screen ads.
[Fire General] viperdream26:
Confirmed that this works (after reboot). :good:

Thanks BaronKiko. :D
[Fire General] shaDNfro:
Dear BaronKiko, Thank you for your contribution.

I've just unpacked my brand new hd 8 (2017), not connect it to any wifi so far. I've a couple of questions:

1. I understand correctly, that this will delete the amazon ads (so no contact of amazon or paying 15 bucks necessary)?

2. Will this also block ota-updates?

3. Widgets will work with the launchers such as evie?

THANKS
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
1. That handy shell line does indeed remove lock screen ads. The ones on the stock launcher can be disabled in the settings. No money needed

2. Not sure where you got that idea, nothing I mentioned will but there are plenty of methods on the forum

3. Yeah any launcher should work, I know evie does as I use it reguarly
[Fire General] Link773:
Since I'm brand new to this sort of thing, could someone tel me how to use this for installing LineageOS or CM or something like that? Or is this not the thing I need for that?
[Fire General] krsmit0:
This won't help with that.
[Fire General] Link773:
Damn, can you explain in laymen's terms what it does do?
[Fire General] krsmit0:
It allows you to use a launcher different then the stock fire launcher on an unrooted device.
[Fire General] Link773:
What is a launcher exactly, then?
[Fire General] krsmit0:
If you don't know what a launcher is, then why are you interested in lineage or cm?
[Fire General] Link773:
Because I don't like the fireOS

Hypothetical gold covered in poop isn't the greatest
[Fire General] krsmit0:
What don't you like about fireos, it's Android with a coat of Amazon orange paint.
[Fire General] Link773:
Well, for starters the ads that I can't shut off on the lock screen.(One that might be the is) this brand new, just on the market tablet has a lot of lag.All the amazon apps that I can't delete.(Also maybe not specifically the one OS) my tablet doesn't really give any indication of a notification being there. The attempt to heavily limit the device to shifty knock-off almost everything, without being close to the original

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 AM ----------

Note: I'm not angry, and I'm sorry if I come off that way or make you angry
[Fire General] krsmit0:
Most of that can be overcome reading through these forums, but if it's on a current version it isn't rootable. And a launcher is the app that launches other apps. Perhaps you should do more reading or return the device for one that suits your needs out of the box.

Find the guide to install the play store. Find the guide for removing ads. Find the guide for removing stock apps without root. When you mess it up search for how to do a factory reset from the recovery menu and start all over not making the same mistake again. Eventually you will get it how you are comfortable.
[Fire General] Link773:
This was a birthday gift, and I'm normally stuck to apple, so I also wanted to try using to the limits of customizability
[Fire General] DB126:
Use the device as-is (stock FireOS) with minimal modifications until you get a feel for its capabilities and limitations as delivered. Identify the things that 'bug' you most and go after those. For most that involves installing the Google Play store (easy), removing ads (quick email to Amazon will do it) and possibly going with a custom launcher. One can spend half a lifetime mucking with this $40 USD Amazon appliance following everything that is written in these forums. Great hobby if one has the time. Also note there 13½ ways (exactly) to accomplish most tasks. I gravitate towards the easiest that reliably gets the job done so I can spend time using the gizmo vs managing it. Good luck.
[Fire General] CaptainPatterson:
I guess I may be the only one, but version 1 of this app works noticeably better on my tablet. (Fire Tablet 7 2015 5th gen) Version 2 hangs on the fire launcher screen nearly a whole second quite often. V1 rarely shows it, just a small black screen pause. When V1 does show the fire launcher on my tablet it is just a flicker. I'm sticking with V1.
[Fire General] krsmit0:
version one kept throwing my to the recents menu more then the launcher. i think that has something to due with the added delay.
[Fire General] DiMa1720:
Amazon remove the offers from 12 of my fire tablets that i purchased, with little resistance. Just asked
[Fire General] BaronKiko:
V3 released, keep me posted on any issues you may have.