I am currently running WanamLite v5.3 (XXELLA based) and really dislike the fat Google Search app, preferring the one from former XXALF5 ROM instead (attached).
The older one got the following advantages:
This is how to install the older app:
Now, can someone tell me what apk files the Google Search that comes with the WanamLite v5.3 is stored in, so i could remove those from a CWM script or something? Also, is there any way to replace the search button (menu long-press) handler without removing Google Search?
EDIT: found it, original JB Google search app is stored in "Velvet.apk".
EDIT2: seems like GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk (included in the ROM, but not activated when Google Search is there), is very similar, and fast to load.
The older one got the following advantages:
- Much faster to load
We are talking about quite a number of seconds here. This is especially important when launching via the long press on the menu button. - Better interface
Web search may be disabled if unwanted, one can select what specific local items to search for in each search. - Web search can be replaced with external apps.
Those external apps often do a better job, letting you search wikipedia, imdb etc. Searchify is a perfect example of such an app.
This is how to install the older app:
- Push the QuickSearchBox.apk to your /system/app
- Set the proper permissions
- Find a way to disable Google Search (i've frozen it with Titanium Backup)
Now, can someone tell me what apk files the Google Search that comes with the WanamLite v5.3 is stored in, so i could remove those from a CWM script or something? Also, is there any way to replace the search button (menu long-press) handler without removing Google Search?
EDIT: found it, original JB Google search app is stored in "Velvet.apk".
EDIT2: seems like GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk (included in the ROM, but not activated when Google Search is there), is very similar, and fast to load.
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