KitKat goodies [Launcher - Apps - bootanimation and more]

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Prowler

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Mar 31, 2013
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Digging through the Nexus 5 factory image, we found a few key apps you can install to get the new Google Experience Launcher up and running on your device. Here’s what you’ll need:


http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki2jhowk7obiefu/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk *(Google Play Services 4.0)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/jvpjx0dp1gpiixg/Velvet.apk *(Google Search)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk *(Google Launcher)


After that, enjoy!

UPDATE:*Google Search Force Close fix:

Long press the home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, I choose English – UK. Hit Home. Do a Google Search. Repeat the first three steps. Change back to English – US.
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DeskClock (clear data if you have fc *)
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http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2362687&d=1383253831
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Camera and Gallery (gallery not recommended, editor give fc)
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVY1A5V0wzT3dibEk/edit?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVUHpuMk9hRTZleHM/edit?usp=sharing
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Keyboard
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http://d-h.st/2vm
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Bootanimation
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http://przm.co/KitKatBoot.zip
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UI sounds
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http://przm.co/KitKatSounds.zip
 

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andrewwright

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Launcher has a very iPhone feel to it. Nice link thank you :thumbup: I'm using alliance rom 4.1.2 custom stock.
 
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Adam3Sixty

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Already loving the launcher :) the only draw backs for me are not being to have folders in the app drawer, and the primary home screen being on the far left, not in the middle. Also, back ground selection seems very weird when trying to put a personal background.

Sent from a tree branch outside ur sisters bedroom on a JKay/Boeffla powered GT-I9300 using XDA Premium 4

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I also can't seem to install desk clock, running 4.1.2 EMC3. Launcher and search working fine with no problems, boot animation looks great and system sounds are nice too ;)

Sent from a tree branch outside ur sisters bedroom on a JKay/Boeffla powered GT-I9300 using XDA Premium 4
 

LegendM

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Thanks fot that,I just love bootanimation :p
I'm using cm 10.1.3 ( Android 4.2.2)

But I cannot start launcher app,it gives me error like"PLACEHOLDER TEXT" Google Search not found

I already updated google play services,google search and I fixed fc

Any idea?

Edit: Reboot fixed my problem,launcher is awesome
 
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PajaroviL

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Solution for Stock 4.1.2 (S3 LTE GT-I9305), maybe works on normal S3 too. (i had the camera from nexus 4 installed)

I think the libs are missing.

Do a NAND Backup and clear Cache.
Try installing http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2341049
then install the apk's for gallery and camera.
NO FC so long on photosphere.

Thanks, i already have the n4 camera but, its the same that n5?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
 

baduncle

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Nov 16, 2012
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Thanks, i already have the n4 camera but, its the same that n5?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4

Yes its the same, but looks better, tidier, haven't test all features yet. The Gallery has a new mode with photosphere pics, you can turn your phone to look, it's like to stand in the picture :laugh:
 

Ehabhhh

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Jan 28, 2012
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Fixed by installing new Google search. Guys, Any idea how to add more pages to the home screen? Thx
 

shivaagarwal1

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May 11, 2011
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Calgary

android-kitkat.jpg



Digging through the Nexus 5 factory image, we found a few key apps you can install to get the new Google Experience Launcher up and running on your device. Here’s what you’ll need:


http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki2jhowk7obiefu/PrebuiltGmsCore.apk *(Google Play Services 4.0)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/jvpjx0dp1gpiixg/Velvet.apk *(Google Search)

http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk *(Google Launcher)


After that, enjoy!





DeskClock (clear data if you have fc *)
*
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2362687&d=1383253831
*
*
Camera and Gallery (gallery not recommended, editor give fc)
*
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVY1A5V0wzT3dibEk/edit?usp=sharing
*
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eHNZKUPEGVUHpuMk9hRTZleHM/edit?usp=sharing
*
*
Keyboard
*
http://d-h.st/2vm
*
*
Bootanimation
*
http://przm.co/KitKatBoot.zip
*
*
UI sounds
*
http://przm.co/KitKatSounds.zip

While installing desk clock it says "problem parsing the package".

Any help?

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
 

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