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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
Nova. The rest just suck.

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Koncrete:
+1 for Nova...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] SpotTech:
https://t.me/lawnchairci
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] charlatan01:
I've used Nova for ages, however I've recently been trying Evie and it's quite nice. No bloat and nice functionality.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mookiexl:
Ruthless pixel launcher or Nova.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Murbert:
"Nova"

"Nova"

"Nova"

I'm pretty sure OP is aware of Nova since they specifically excluded it. WTF is wrong with you people?

Lawnchair Launcher is excellent. Microsoft Launcher is excellent.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jeezfeas57:
OTHER THAN NOVA! Geesh.I had Nova, went to Action and have'nt looked back.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ceelos218:
So why didn't you like Nova? I'm using Evie now since a user mentioned it and I like it. Will try action
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dikmench7:
Thanks for all the advice! Currently using Lawnchair and like it a lot!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
Read my full post. Use of any other launcher is just plain dumb.

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Murbert:
You were a minor league douche in your first response. You brought your A game for this one. Bravo.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rignfool:
I see you've met the bear...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
Stupid people always fall back on name calling. The stupid can't help being stupid...

There are literally 100s of launchers that have their pros and cons. Most are just built off of stock launcher, and add in whatever "features" they want. The best and most consistent for years now is Nova. There isn't any reason to use any other, except to see what useless gimmick has been added to other launchers.

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Murbert:
Hmmmm, I'll take your opinion of stupid over hypocrite.

Sure you can say you didn't call anybody names DIRECTLY. You did it in a douchy, passive aggressive, catch-all kind of way.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] p51d007:
Can't get nova to work in 9, crashes :(
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
Haven't had 1 crash yet using latest Nova beta on Android 9. In fact I have never had a single crash ever in over 10 years using Nova. Unfortunately no info is given, so there isn't any way of anyone helping or even knowing what the issue is.

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thordelan:
So why do you guys prefer Lawnchair, Evie or Action over Nova ?? Don't recall anyone telling why apart from "I like it".

Personally I own Nova and that's actually the only one I've tried but I wouldn't mind giving a try to another launcher if there is a good reason for.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ceelos218:
There's none whatsoever besides the fact that you get tired of using Nova. Other than that nova wins
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] :
I've used Nova for years and have tried all those others. They aren't any lighter than Nova from what I remember, weren't any faster, and don't have nearly the same amount of features. Therefore, why use another app that uses the same or more ram, isn't faster as far as I've ever seen, and doesn't come close in features? I might not user all of Nova's features but they are there.

Every one of those others lacks a main feature I use in Nova and I've never had Nova bog down my device.

Note... I also have a tendency to turn animations off.

Some people might pick one of those others specifically cause it's free or doesn't have all the features. Everyone's different.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rbouza1:
I run rootless pixel launcher. Clear app draw and dock, icon changes and minor theming. I like it and that's after using Nova forever
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] techlogik:
Tried them all, Nova the best. Nothing compares. But do whatever you like, it is your phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Saaber:
I use the rootless Pixel launcher, too. It's very clean looking, has a nice date and weather widget that goes right to Google Weather, and of course Google Now is integrated into the left pane.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jdogg4000:
I've used Nova for a while but wanted something more battery friendly and wanted the Google Feed so tried lawnchair, apex, action and a couple more. I ended up sticking with Action Launcher and keep a/b testing but always come back to Action.

PS: If you want something really different Square Home 2 is good I use that on my tablets and another phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
Google feed works on Nova ...

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thebear j koss:
??

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] naeledge:
Pear Launcher is pretty good.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] p51d007:
Why do I like Nova? Once I tried it a couple years ago, I got it set up, backed up and to me, a phone isn't something to

"play" with anymore like it was in my pre-smartphone PDA days. Pretty much, at the end of the work day, I put it down

and rarely pick it up unless someone calls me. To me, it is a useful business tool and personal phone. Once I get it set up,

I don't make too many changes. Gettin' older sometimes does that ;)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jdogg4000:
Just started using shutters on Action Launcher. It's a sick feature. Should look into it as no other launchers have it I think.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jawz101:
The answer is Nova. Whatever the question was
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mb411:
Evie has been the most impressive launcher that I've used in the past 5 years and it works flawlessly with 9 Pie. I used to be a Nova/Action Pro 2 lover, but Evie is just that good that I have completely switched. Try it for a day.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ceelos218:
Tried it but lacks alot of the features that I'm used to on Nova. Maybe In the future.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DoR3M3:
Play with them all, and then decide what you like! ;)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DON2003:
which Pixel Launcher? rootless or which? best for essential phone on Android Pie?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] magazin kamen:
Lawnchair V2. Best Pixel experienced launcher
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Waancho:
I recently installed hyperion launcher, from the maker of substratum. Nice interface, and good options for the free versions, such as the option to modify icon size on desktop. But when you compare the full version of launchers, i think Nova wins because it has it all.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] vortex3811:
I'm using Total Launcher at the moment. Before that I used Buzz Launcher.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kohaku3n:
Nova had been my favourite, until Essential's Pie upgrade with new gesture/recent UI (quickstep).

The new gesture UI will run and call the default launcher because Nova does not have quickstep function (therefore it is less fluid when calling for recent/last app when compare with default launcher)

In Developer option, memory use, you will also notice there is 2 launcher running in the memory (quickstep with icon of launcher3) and your choice of launcher e.g. Nova.

Now I am using the launcher3 and it seems it works better with (Stock)Quickstep than Nova. Launcher3 also behave closer to Nova rather than Essential's stock launcher)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] naeledge:
I use CPL, which i feel is the best pixel launcher out.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Cstrrider:
I have been using Niagra Launcher for a month or so and it has been pretty great. It has a unique minimalist interface that actuallu works well. It does not allow for many customizations due to the minimalist nature, you can set custom icon packs and sizes along with a few other features.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aridmal:
I use a modified version of Android O pixel launcher in Android P. I just cant bear to double/long swipe to the app drawer or not being able to pull down notifications without reaching to the very top...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Signal2Noise:
I love Niagara Launcher. The main developer, Peter, has an Essential Phone, and I think the design of the launcher really compliments the design of the phone. It's in early access, but it has a really good community. Development has been consistent. I typically just rock a straight Pixel aesthetic, but I've been using this launcher for months. Highly recommend!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ssojyeti2:
Been using action launcher for months now, it's awesome. Switched over from Nova
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] magazin kamen:
Niagara is perfect!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cucurucu:
niagara launcher
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mjb32803:
Nova launcher... for years now.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] HACK3DANDR0ID:
Personally i like and use the Pixel 3 Launcher with Assistant
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kanezo:
Niagara

Try Niagara Launcher Beta. I'm a die-hard Nova user but Niagara is a totally different experience. Very handy I think.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] chris_stan:
try hyperion, then you will adopt it
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Thetenzinrigsang:
I use Niagara Launcher on my device.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] omegaorgun:
Nova, I paid for it when it was on sale. It can do so much.

Evie is looking good these days. The others are pixel type launchers.

1. Nova

2. Evie

3. Rootless

3. Quickstep

4. Lawnchair
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] redxop@gmail.com:
Arc launcher or aris launcher just cause I don't like traditional ones
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ssojyeti2:
Niagara launcher is really nice and simple
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Xaeias:
Nova

I use Android Q and Nova makes it feel more Android then iOS.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Sheradrax:
I personally love Lawnchair V2. It's like the stock pixel launchers, but with quite a bit more customizations.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Randal84:
Used Nova for as long as I could remember. Then I came across CPL. Just like the name says, Customized Pixel Launcher. Tom of different options, similar to Lawnchair, in fact I almost....ALMOST switched to Lawnchair,but Lawnchair doesn't let your have a transparent Google search bar. CPL does. Only issue I ever run into is on custom ROMs running Pixel Launcher as the stock Launcher,it won't allow you to add the add-on for Google weather on built in at a glance and the Google discover feature but if you don't have Pixel Launcher then your fine. Tried going back to Nova and it's just not for me anymore. If Lawnchair would allow me to make the search bar transparent with just the "G" and microphone icons I'd make the switch. Ive been using Nate wrens transparent lines icon pack for YEARS now and take a VERY minimalist approach to my single home screen and app dock, and allow my wallpaper to serve as the source of color and design on screen so for now CPL fits that bill to a "T" give it a try!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] RisingNoob:
Are you using some Alpha version? Cause on Play Store still on 1.2xxx
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Sheradrax:
Lawnchair and Lawnchair V2 aren't the same launcher. They are by the same developers, but Lawnchair V2 is the actual name of the launcher. You can find it on XDA Labs or just by googling it and getting it off apkmirror.
[General Questions and Answers] MR 3D:
please remove if not aloud , i just like the newest version of samsung launcher for s8,s9
[General Questions and Answers] DSA:
No
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dirtyreturn:
Aside from the essential camera app, does the 360 camera work with, say, the magisk can module we have here in the PH-1 section??
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] stassen:
Hi, i flashed wrong fw for my redmi note 4, its ded now ofcorse, i flashed via twrp, and it was rooted, and now i realy need a backup File, what was in the internal SD, under download, its not formatet, so how can i access thos files?

On internal SD, if phone not reconize usb or noting, its just show a red led if i try turn on,

Sorry for My bad eng,

Best regards
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] k3lcior:
Wrong section.. and what did you flashed? You can always go back to stock with MiFlash http://en.miui.com/thread-565784-1-1.html
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] stassen:
I tried mi flash, its say sw patch error, how can i fix it?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] timipisoboy:
You need to install usb drivers included in mi flash. You will have to disable driver signature enforcer to do so, simply goigle it. Make sure the phone is connected in bootloader mode. Other thing is to simply download .zip rom and put it on phone with either usb cable, micro sd card or usb stick with otg. What are you even doing with twrp, you should stay away from it since you don't even know how to unbrick device.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] RapGodS:
Unless your phone is dead or fried try restoring it via kdz. And stay away from flashing man you obviously do not know how it works and will end up destroying if not already your phone in the future...
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] zeroibis:
I have a phone that after installing the June security patch no longer works unless in airplane mode. WiFi works but if you enable the cell service the phone will crash as soon as it establishes connection to the cell network.

I have tried to reset cache and have run a factory reset.

Is there a way to reflash the update to possibly correct the problem?

Will installing a custom ROM resolve my problem?
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] Kaiwalya:
If bootloader unlocked, try flashing stock ROM from TWRP. Our device has one such thread for the same. If that's working well, go with any custom ROM. If bootloader not unlocked, take risk, it's mostly safe though, and unlock it.
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] zeroibis:
Ok, I will attempt to unlock the boot loader and then I assume that I follow instructions in this thread: https://xdaforums.com/g4-play/development/fxz-harpia-twrp-flashable-fastboots-t3554840
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Mahmood:
Hi everyone !! i have made two themes for HTC Audio Manager (QVGA) devices.One is Htc audio manager GREEN version and the other one is an iphone version so i hoop that u all will like these two themes. The green them i have extracted files from Pdaviet ROM and then put them in CAB file. U can install and the uninstall with no problems and u can always come back to orignal htc audio manager theme. when u want to try the second theme first u should uninstall the first one u installed and then install the second one. Any way see the screen shots and below is the file that contains both the themes. JUST download and install and thats all !!! If u have any other skin that u have installed for htc audio manager u should uninstall first that and then u can install and try the these two themes SO enjoy !!

1. Download the file below

2. unRAR the file and extract both CABS

3. Put the in your pocket pc

4. Install which ever you want

5. Want to try the other one first always uninstall htc audio manager theme that u have installed and then install a new one

6. SOFT RESET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Download Here;

GREEN SKIN: http://rapidshare.com/files/105266793/audio_manager_GREEN_skin.cab

iPhone Skin: http://rapidshare.com/files/105266849/audio_manager_iPhone_skin.cab
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lepsyfou:
tHANK you khouya lol
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] black_shadow69:
Looks great..

Thanks.....
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] yeller:
green looks so baller. diggin the new look.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] curious george:
Looks Great!!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] baallrog:
Someone can help me ?

If I install one of this cab, and if i uninstall it, will the defaut skin of my player be back ?

Thank you !!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Ather:
Thanks For the Theme
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Quadman:
I installed the audio greencab but the skin doesn't show. Any suggestions? I have the VW xv6900. wm6
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Blowfish64:
Wow, great skins! Any chance you could change the color of the green one to go with the default emerald color of WM6?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] qiandaber:
Nice skins! Thanks:)
[General Questions and Answers] carlo31936:
Hi,

When I say "Ok Google" and then "Take me to (name of a place or address)" the app always give me some search results based on that name, or that address, instead of starting Google Maps navigator... I really can't understand why! Everything works good but this ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] jpt000:
Hi all, 2 days ago I changed the battery on my mi5 for a new one. For some strange reason, when I plug the charger it says charging slowly for a few seconds and then says charged and doesn't charge any more. I tried reinstalling the rom (CosmicOS) and a factory reset but to no avail. I did notice it charges ok in recovery mode.

Any ideas?

UPDATE: charging works, just not QC3. Works with stock miui but not with other roms.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] sonuapp:
Try installing stock miui.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] jpt000:
OK - update. It does charge normally as long as it's not QC3. Flashing stock does bring it back to normal but as soon as I use a different rom (Cosmic, PixelExperience) QC3 is gone. Any ideas why this would happen?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] FrostLDeacon:
Hi Guys,

I asked my colleague to buy me a OnePlus 6 from China. I just got the phone but realized that it's running on Hydrogen OS.

Is there any easy step-by-step guide on how to uninstall Hydrogen OS and replacing it with Oxygen OS?

To add to this, I have no experience in rooting any phone before or such technical stuff, so I would really appreciate if the guide is a "for Dummies" kind of guide.

Details: It's 8GB, 128GB version. I live in Sweden.

Many Thanks in advance!

- FLD
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] showgood163:
First, download (latest) oxygen rom from this forum and copy the rom file into your phone

Then, in system, select 'setting'->'system update', then hit the setting button on the top right corner, select 'local update' and select the rom file

wait for it to finish and it's good to go
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] zSyntex:
Of course, it's the same hardware (only change the FD-C band for 3G/4G). Flash via fastboot or TWRP the full .zip
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] FrostLDeacon:
Thanks a lot!

As mentioned, I'm really not very technical and would appreciate a more thourough explanation on what steps I need to take.

For instance, a link to the latest Oxygen OS would be very helpfull. Where exactly should I copy the file in the phone? Maybe it doens't matter? So it will just "override" the Hydrogen OS and no need for anything else? I mean, there will not be double OS's on the phone?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just very nervous about this.

Thanks!

- FLD
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] FrostLDeacon:
Thanks bro, but I didn't understand a word of what you said. I need a step-by-step guide to manage this.

BR

- FLD
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] tabletalker7:
In the guides section there is a posting "Stock Fastboot Roms for the OnePlus 6". Step by step instructions and download links are there.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] showgood163:
Sorry for the late reply.

First, download (latest) full oxygen rom from https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76596831&postcount=2

it's a .zip file, you should copy the rom file into your phone

Then, in android system (not recovery/bootloader), go to 'settings'(of system)->'system updates', this is where h2os/o2os manages otas

then hit the setting button (looks like a gearwheel) on the top right corner, select 'local update' and select the full oxygen rom file

wait for it to finish, reboot and it's good to go
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Mike02z:
Honestly, you should find a friend who has basic technical skills with Android and Flashing ROMS.

Making a mistake without understanding the foundational skills required, might cause your phone to be unusable. Some assume everyone has the skills needed and no offense, but you sound like you may not have the technical skills to be trying to switch from HOS to OOS. Trust me, if you're not sure, don't mess with it.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] optionalmgrr.la:
This procedure still valid today? THx!!!

BTW, heard google pay (not play) does not work after flashing international rom, is that true?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] showgood163:
Sorry, I just don't have the condition to test that. However, I think in this way you can get your phone on real O2OS, and if you apply another version of full OTA update of O2OS (like 9.0.2) the problem may be solved.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] amaeli:
I have buy an OP6 from china too "A6000" launched the OTA update 9.0.0 when it's released here in France, now my phone have OOS and all work fine. :good:
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] radeonxt:
i ordered mine and hasn't arrived yet.

how does one know if it's china version or intl version?

is it on the about phone on settings menu?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] vhinjavier05:
if you go to device settings, there is model number.

A6000 which is for the Asian markets and A6003 which is for US and EU.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] laks_chai:
Hello showgood163,

I've just bought Oneplus 6T in China.

Is this procedure will also work on Oneplus 6T ? I've found a youtube video telling that after installing the Oxygen OS, we must do factory reset. Is it really needed to do a factory reset?

In my case, my phone is brand new out of the box, and I want to change from Hydrogen OS to Oxygen OS. Should I use the local update method or installing it from Recovery Mode (by pressing power button and volume down button.

Thanks in advance! :)
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] showgood163:
I don't have an Oneplus 6t so I can't test on that for now.

However, the rom you download from the official site is not compatible with 3rd party recovery, and there's no `install from` option in the official recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] Aly_Mattar:
Please help!!

I decided I didn't want the lineage os I flashed a couple of months ago and wanted to go back to my old Lenovo os which I had a nandroid backup of ( my phone is a Lenovo k5). I opened twrp recovery and started the restoration proccess. However, Halfway through the proccess I get an error message that said *error:extracttarfork()proccess ended with error=255*.

This made my nervous and Instead of pressing the back option I pressed the reboot system, which is obviously wrong since the system wasn't fully Installed and the old one was deleted as part of the reboot process. So now I am stuck at the screen that says "lenovo" on it and the phone doesn't go any further. I can't open twrp recovery using the key combination ever since I flashed lineage and I can't boot into bootloader. Any computer that I connect to the phone won't be of any use since the phone won't be visible to the computer. Please tell me if you have any idea how to access the recovery page or how to make th key combination work again, or if you have another solution to solve this problem.