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[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
The developer did state a few pages back that the new (Q) builds are only tested on Android 8.1, so it wouldn't make much sense to try and install the new (Q) builds on anything else other than android 8.1

The majority of feedback recently is the Q builds don't work on any Android 7.0/7.1 version, and only work on Android 8.0+.

I can confirm that after trying to Install the latest Q build on two Nokias and two Sony Xperias running Android 7.0 and 7.1 (with no success at all)

You also know as well as I do that if the developer says it's for 8.1 only, people will still try to install it on something less - just like me and you have done hahaha ;)

I'm still running 5.3 build 23 with no issues what so ever, and my Nokia 3 is due Android 8.0 anytime, So once I get this mystery update I can then test the Q builds further (if they work on 8.0)

If someone has got a Q build running on a 7.0 device, then good luck to them, they seem to be the only person (that I've seen anyone mention) who's been successful in that.

Every post / comment I've personally seen in this thread for a Moto G or an android 7.0 / 7.1 device is that the launcher crashes / force closes.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
I understand completely, and I know that this has been an ongoing discussion within recent pages ☺.

First, like I said in my post, I have a LG G6 and LG is now slower than Samsung when it comes to upgrading to newer versions of Android. I also originally came from a Nexus device (got spoiled by Google, lol ?), so going from Google to an OEM device was kinda brutal because my carrier did not and does not carry or support Pixel devices, which would have been my first choice for a new device ?.

Second, it could be that the API is not necessarily and/or completely compatible with devices running Nougat and/or lower versions of Android ? (I don't know because I have not gotten that far into my Computer Science studies yet ?). Maybe there is a way to implement compatibility, again who knows.

Lastly, I just wanted to experience the latest and greatest that the developer has put into their work ☺. Again, like I said in my post, "I used to use this launcher back when it was just starting and it just keeps getting better and better with time." That still holds true to this day ?.

Thank you for your input on the matter [MENTION=7682183]bubba1601[/MENTION]. I appreciate it ☺, and for now, I will stick with v5.3 build 23 until Oreo hits my device. Thanks again [MENTION=7682183]bubba1601[/MENTION], and I hope the rest of your day goes well ??.
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Get a Nokia :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Strange issue has appeared randomly on my Nokia 3 with Android 7.1.1 and launcher version 5.3 build 23.

Blank dock and app draw.

Only returns after reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
Lol ?. I understand that Nokia has been getting better now that HMD has taken over the reigns from Microsoft. Their devices have beautiful design, have great software, get timely updates from Google, and you basically get a lot for you money, that's for sure ?.

However, I am locked in a contract ?, so I have to wait until later, either when my contract is up or if I switch carriers (and they support the device) ☺.

Thanks for your response [MENTION=7682183]bubba1601[/MENTION] ?.
[Android Apps and Games] rippedwarrior69:
Same here I have at&t note 8 on android 7.1.1 and the newest q launcher does not work for me keeps crashing.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
?☺ Developer previously mentioned in previous pages that it has only been tested on Oreo (8.1) devices. Also, Note 8 with 7.1.1 Nougat? I am pretty sure there should be an Android Oreo (8.0) update for your device. Check software updates in your system settings just to be sure your phone is not waiting on an update. Maybe the launcher will work, even if it is just 8.0 and not 8.1.

If not, best bet would be to stick with v5.3 build 23 for now. Hope this helps ??.
[Android Apps and Games] rippedwarrior69:
Yes there is 8.0 but battery life is horrible. I like 7.1.1 better. Also they changed the boot loader to v4 so not updating to that.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
?☺ Again, best bet is to just stick with v5.3 build 23 for now because most people who cannot run Q builds on their devices are going back to v5.3 ☺?. We have to see where the developer is going with the launcher basically ?. It is all a waiting game from here ?. Not much more I can say on the matter since this has been an ongoing topic of discussion in recent pages ?.
[Android Apps and Games] Stampyron:
In my country Nokia phones are ridiculously expensive compared to xiaomi phones:rolleyes:. But yeah I guess you're paying for the build quality and software updates
[Android Apps and Games] Wojtek240:
I tried buid v5.3 build 23 on NexusOS 8.1 and it gives me error 'app not installed' - I'm guessing it is not compatible? Anyone else get it working on NexusOS? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Read the FAQs at the first post.....

You have to remove the already installed pixel launcher before you can use this one........

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I have a Nokia 6 2017 (locked to EE) and an unlocked (SIM free) Nokia 3 (using the EE network)

The 6 got updated to Android 8.1 "out of the box" but the 3 was due the update to 8.0 at the beginning of April and still hasn't received it.

It's a little frustrating as the the Nokia 3 thread here on XDA gave some excellent suggestions to try and "trick" the device to update to 8.0 but so far those suggestions haven't worked.

The 6 was £200 (about €230) whilst the 3 was £130 (€160)

Very pleased with both devices though as they both have April 2018 security patches / updates.
[Android Apps and Games] Akashdip:
Thanks but I have tried this step. I have tried to install the module but the shishu launcher just won't delete. I have already installed the module through magisk but no luck man. Anything else you got in store that would be of help to me?
[Android Apps and Games] Stampyron:
Here the Nokia 6 is about €190 while Nokia 3 is about €105. But my redmi 5 plus is only €160:silly:. But definitely the redmi 5 plus build quality can't match with Nokia's
[Android Apps and Games] Honex98:
I'm on Android 7.0 (XOS) and the notification dot doesn't work for me, it was working on previous builds but after build 16 it's not.
[Android Apps and Games] Dicky Pratama:
where is download link for 5.3 build 22 version ?
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
V6 build 14 still crashing..

pixel version on pixel XL DP 2
[Android Apps and Games] davidalindsey:
So Google beta updated and now this happens to Google feed

Show pictures but no text View attachment 4500165
[Android Apps and Games] VincentJoshuaET:
Google removed launcher rotation. Will you add it? I ask because you didn't really modify anything about rotation.
[Android Apps and Games] chakra:
https://github.com/paphonb/PixelLauncherModV5/releases
[Android Apps and Games] daavid1995:
Sadly crashes on Nokia 7 Plus Android P Preview.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
I am not entirely sure if the At-A-Glance widget works as intended ?. I could be wrong, but the part that is supposed to show calendar data and events does not appear at all even though I have every possible setting for it toggled on. Has anyone else had this issue ??

I have also noticed this issue on other ports and modded versions of the Pixel Launcher as well ?.
[Android Apps and Games] NE0HP:
Works fine here...see the screenshot(just for illustration);)
[Android Apps and Games] Needles_one:
One important thing to keep in mind - it works only with events created in Google calendar.
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
A log would help please ?

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V6 build 15 still crashing..

pixel version on pixel XL DP 2
[Android Apps and Games] Milan P.:
I've noticed lately that the RAM usage by the Pixel Launcher is quite abnormally high. I've tried reinstalling it, and factory resetting my phone, but it doesn't seem to solve the issue. I compared it to the original Pixel Launcher, and it doesn't waste as much memory (RAM)... Maybe you can consider fixing this for future builds.
[Android Apps and Games] Tomee88:
Will be V6 version available on android 7.0? On my P9 instant crash. Just asking if i can hope or it will be oreo only.
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Did you read the FAQs in the OP?

Guess what the first thing listed is? :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] Shaolin36:
Hi there, latest build (and all before it) as far as I know are crashing on Huawei P20 pro AS SOON as you hit the home button after setting it as launcher.

What I believe is the needed part of the logcat:

--------- beginning of crash
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: FATAL EXCEPTION: UiThreadHelper
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: Process: com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, PID: 11623
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: java.lang.SecurityException: read wallpaper: Neither user 10208 nor current process has android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE.
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:2007)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1953)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.IWallpaperManager$Stub$Proxy.getWallpaper(IWallpaperManager.java:552)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.WallpaperManager$Globals.getCurrentWallpaperLocked(WallpaperManager.java:498)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.WallpaperManager$Globals.peekWallpaperBitmap(WallpaperManager.java:435)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.WallpaperManager.getBitmapAsUser(WallpaperManager.java:1090)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.WallpaperManager.getBitmap(WallpaperManager.java:1081)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at huawei.android.app.HwWallpaperManager.getBitmap(HwWallpaperManager.java:119)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.app.WallpaperManager.setWallpaperOffsets(WallpaperManager.java:1962)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at com.android.launcher3.util.WallpaperOffsetInterpolator$OffsetHandler.setOffsetSafely(SourceFile:268)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at com.android.launcher3.util.WallpaperOffsetInterpolator$OffsetHandler.handleMessage(SourceFile:238)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:109)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:166)
05-13 18:45:23.130 11623 11648 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:65)
05-13 18:45:23.134 988 1015 W ActivityManager: Force finishing activity com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher/.NexusLauncherActivity
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
What exactly is there to fix? Unused ram is wasted ram.

Unless you are suffering any slow downs or lagging on your device you do not need to worry your ram usage or even post about it.

Compare your devices ram usage to my own (Nokia 3 running Android 7.1.1 and version 5.3 build 23 of this launcher)
[Android Apps and Games] amarjeetmalpotra:
In my case Maximum RAM usage is 47 MB.

Using v5.3 build 23 on Android 8.1
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Latest Google app beta here too.

The Google feed is working fine.
[Android Apps and Games] hickmanje2:
White text bug only happens in dark mode.
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
Okay thank you ?.

I only use Google calendar compared to other calendar apps ?. Thanks for the input ?. I appreciate it ?.

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A lot of people are in the same boat, but as far as I know it only runs on versions of Oreo still ?.
[Android Apps and Games] Ayman ae:
Why are people so tensed up in here anyway?

>Every question has angry replies.

>Everyone speaks for the dev and answers in his stead mostly in anger.

Why?
[Android Apps and Games] davidalindsey:
I guess this Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is not all it's cracked up to be

I'm having issues with this launcher and then I'm having issues with YouTube Vanced
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
?? I would agree there has been some anger or topics of heated discussion in some of the posts, but most of that has died down since the whole modded or port incident (personally I don't care about that situation and never took sides, as long as I am able to use this great launcher ☺).

Nowadays, however, people are mainly asking questions or expressing concerns of bug, glitches, etc (which is what XDA is technically supposed to be and do ?). So, if you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. I am sure someone would be happy to help ??.

Enjoy the rest of your day ☺.
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
Why people ask the same question again and again?

Why people don't search before they ask?

Why people does not read the first post before they ask?

Why people does not read few last posts before they ask?

Why dev should answer to all questions here? If he do it, he would not have time to development, he has also other projects, and threads for them looks same as this...
[Android Apps and Games] Ayman ae:
Chill out dude no need to talk for the dev and you certainly don't need to act so entitled.

Besides I don't see anything wrong in asking questions from New comers that will result in no harm.

If you are so thin skinned then that's your problem.

I have no dog in this fight or questions myself but being a regular here leaves a sour taste in my mouth day by day seeing replies from the likes of you.
[Android Apps and Games] NE0HP:
[MENTION=6510626]Ayman ae[/MENTION] [MENTION=5201515]Ja_som[/MENTION] would like to share a recent post from one of Mods which he has posted on another thread but it's worth a read. Here it is https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757/post76472940
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
I'm totally chilled, don't worry.

My questions was only some to you as you also asked few. I only wanted to say that people are different, some ignore forum rules, some does thing which I asked you why they do it and some as you said have angry replies, that's all...
[Android Apps and Games] Tech Trapped:
Thank you ?! It was a good read (and I even thanked the post because it was so enlightening ?).

Enjoy the rest of your day ??.
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
That might be the case on some devices, but on my Nokia 3, the Google feed works fine in dark mode as well.

(Also working fine in dark mode on a Nokia 6 as well.)

Edit.

As someone has suggested this might be an angry reply to bug report, I just want to point out that obviously all devices are different and behave in Different ways.

I appreciate and understand what works for me on one device might not work for someone else.

This is "comparing notes" so we give users and [MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION] various feed back so he knows what devices / android versions have issues issues and which ones don't.

There's no point trying to generalise an assumed bug if it only affects a certain device, which is why (as someone just pointed out) we are all here.

We all just ask users (new and old) to do a little searching, reading and check the OP from time to time before making a potentially pointless new post that could be avoided if someone just checked the OP or a few previous comments.

That's not being angry, that's just trying to encourage users to keep to XDAs rules.

I certainly do not want a repeat of the situation in this thread from a few months ago where over 20 odd pages were nothing but requests for icon pack support, which the developer stated many many times he wasn't adding.

Telling someone to read the OP or the FAQs is not being rude or getting angry

It's helping them.

It would be nice to get thanked for that help once or twice, but hey, at the end of the day, making this very good launcher a GREAT launcher is what's more important than someone not liking an answer they got because they couldn't be bothered to do as the rules say
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
Ooops.

Sorry.

I forgot screenshots ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ve6rah:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I disabled dark mode and half my articles had readable text, rebooted and they were all working again. Seems some bug has crept in somewhere. Hopefully this information helps the developer get to the bottom of this.
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
Your second screenshot looks like with the light theme.

Check his screenshot and my. Maybe it can be because of different version of the launcher?

Also I just found out that the "white text on white background" issue is also in the Google app for few articles. And for them I have also this issue in other launcher, weird...

(first screenshot: Launcher version

second: feed with dark theme

third: Google app version

fourth: feed in Google app)
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
My Nokia 3 is on Android 7.1.1 and running version 5.3 build 23 of the P launcher (not version 6) does that explain it?
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
Maybe, he didn't mentioned which launcher version he uses...
[Android Apps and Games] hickmanje2:
Doesn't look like your Google Feed is in dark mode, light background. Mine looks like this in dark mode with the latest Google beta. Not a Pixel Launcher issue.
[Android Apps and Games] bubba1601:
My Nokia is on 7.1.1 and not rooted so I can't have a dark feed :(
[Android Apps and Games] Eduardo1974:
Yes. This happened on my Pixel 2 XL, too.
[Android Apps and Games] Maxbmwe53:
[MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION] thanks for the hide app!! V.15 workin flawless on my op5t. Only had to replace google app with factory one and update it, due to white text in google feed, and now works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] Dicky Pratama:
thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] rizki_Alkaf:
Hi, [MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION]

I know asking a feature is not a good thing since you and some others want this launcher to stay close to pure pixel launcher. Well, me too.

But since you actually adding a feature (like app hiding, etc), can you please add double tap to sleep feature?

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] patrickd83:
Is there any feature differences between v6 and v5 currently?
[Android Apps and Games] osm0sis:
V6 allows setting Auto for theme, I don't think that was in V5. Other than scroll bar accent color tweaks and Nougat support I think it's at feature parity with V5.
[Android Apps and Games] aritra138:
No issues at all.
[Android Apps and Games] EVOSerb:
Launcher version: Modded 6 build 15 crashes on Essential Phone (PH-1) running Android P. Can't make it default launcher.

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Modded 6 build 15 crashes on Essential phone (PH-1) running Android P. Can't make it default launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] ichigo_kurosaki:
Which is better? Build 8 or the Pixel launcher from android P Dp2? Using it now. ?
[Android Apps and Games] Soham Biswas:
Thats because you have got launcher 3 the default one that crashes with modded launcher. You have to replace the inbuilt one with modded launcher. You have root? Can you also please share the inbuilt launcher of essential phone running p beta.
[Android Apps and Games] Stampyron:
Ahem.... It's already build 18. And I can't say which is better, because that's your preference. If you like no features then use the original app from Android P. If you like features, then you can use this modded launcher

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V6 is based on Android P DP2 pixel launcher while V5 is based on Oreo pixel launcher.

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About the Google now feed bug I've personally never experienced it.:confused: Maybe because I'm using version 8.1.12.21? And I'm using dark theme as well
[Android Apps and Games] kentexcitebot:
Yup, got the same logcat error. I literally spent an entire day trying to figure out why my phone was bootlooping every time I installed it in /priv-app on my Pixel XL running Android P DP2. Seems like removing the existing Pixel launcher does

not

fix the issue. I even tried multiple versions of the APK, installing them in different locations like /system/app or /data/app, but it FC's. If anyone can give us an advice to fix this, that would be helpful!
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
No fix yet, just wait & hope he can fix it..
[Android Apps and Games] kentexcitebot:
I figured out how to get paphonb's Pixel launcher to run on my Pixel XL running Android P DP2.

It seems that

com.google.android.apps.moddednexuslauncher_Q-4753642_modded_6_build_15_for_Pixel-504_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

has a problem with permissions related to the statusbar and crashes because of it. However:

com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher_Q-4753642_modded_6_build_15-504_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

should be able to install correctly without a problem, provided you remove the existing Pixel Launcher on the device. If you look at the file name, the APK in question is labeled "for Pixel". Don't install that for now, use the other one instead: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...53642-modded-6-build-15-android-apk-download/
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
There's no problem getting the non pixel version installed via magisk or uninstalling the stock one, it's the pixel version I'm waiting for, but thanks ?
[Android Apps and Games] myabc:
Hello and thank you. Please how can i insert the phone app for rapid call in bar? Is not possible ever?

I have galaxy s8 oreo
[Android Apps and Games] ssaikiran:
[MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION]

Great launcher..running on Omni ROM. But it has a problem with light theme..the text labels inside app drawer are in white only not turning black. Similarly the Google feed text is turning white. Both the issues are not present with v5 build of pixel launcher from DP1.

Can you please fix this.

Edit: even in the app shortcuts also, the text is not turning to black.
[Android Apps and Games] ycats:
Any way to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] Rachit94:
Downgrade google app to previous version. It will work
[Android Apps and Games] PorchSong:
[MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION]

On version 6, Muzei does not come "into focus" with double tap on home screen. It does work on version 5.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] rizki_Alkaf:
[MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION]

And how's the status of the bug that search bar and Google feed sometimes doesn't work? Is this happen to you too?

It's random and I actually don't how to reproduce this. But the bug is still there. I even create a shortcut on my homescreen to kill my launcher easily everytime my Google feed and search bar stop working.

I'm using your launcher with your p-ify, btw. With Android P recent feature enabled
[Android Apps and Games] Lobo86:
Pixel Launcher Q-4753642.apkit works in oreo 8.0 galaxy note 8?
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
Try it.
[Android Apps and Games] EVOSerb:
After installing modded 6 build 16 on PH-1 running Android P, the launcher works now. No crashes. However, gestures do not such as swiping up to bring up the recent apps. (But that's just essential's thing).
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
[MENTION=6018897]paphonb[/MENTION] V6 Build 16 installs on pixel but with difference to recents UI & constant back button on home screen ? labs app won't let me post pics for some reason, I'll post them on telegram..