Root, add Xposed and the GEL Settings module.
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[APPS][4.1+] Google Experience Launcher (GEL App + Google Search App)
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Root, add Xposed and the GEL Settings module.
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Try this out
before u install the apk file on your device , make shore you uninstall the google search thats on your device already and reboot your device . then install the apk file . after that just go on the google app store and just update it to the latest version ! HOPE THIS HELP ! ! ! P.S. whats type of device are you using anyways ?
before u install the apk file on your device , make shore you uninstall the google search thats on your device already and reboot your device . then install the apk file . after that just go on the google app store and just update it to the latest version ! HOPE THIS HELP ! ! ! P.S. whats type of device are you using anyways ?
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I tried this. Although I'm not OP of that post, I'm using DroidRzr XT912 running 4.1.2. Tried this, it says "Google Search Not Found." I give up lol
So I am not sure if anyone has run into this issue yet... I installed the latest Google Search from Google Play and I am on 4.4.2. When I attempt to open the google now launcher it says it need to download the latest version from the play store. I am on the 3.2.17 version. Anyone have this and find a way around it?
First of all let me say thank you to the OP and everyone that helps support this site.
I installed the launcher on the 1st page and followed all the steps to get it running. Once restarted my phone looks great.
I slide to the right and gogle now is there and I can say ok google and it actually responds. yay!
I have a few questions though.
1. when i hit menu I no longer get the actual phone menu the screen zooms out and the only options i have are WALLPAPERS, WIDGETS and SETTINGS. To get to my acutal phone settings I have to go through my apps and find shortcut or put the widget on one of my screens.
~ I say all that to ask is this the way its supposed to work? Seems ridiculous to have to go through so much just to get into settings.
2. Where is the phone button? Do i have to go into my apps and drag it out too? Just wondering why its not there by default.
I have a Sprint S4 running 4.4.2
I installed the launcher on the 1st page and followed all the steps to get it running. Once restarted my phone looks great.
I slide to the right and gogle now is there and I can say ok google and it actually responds. yay!
I have a few questions though.
1. when i hit menu I no longer get the actual phone menu the screen zooms out and the only options i have are WALLPAPERS, WIDGETS and SETTINGS. To get to my acutal phone settings I have to go through my apps and find shortcut or put the widget on one of my screens.
~ I say all that to ask is this the way its supposed to work? Seems ridiculous to have to go through so much just to get into settings.
2. Where is the phone button? Do i have to go into my apps and drag it out too? Just wondering why its not there by default.
I have a Sprint S4 running 4.4.2
@Crown Royal Yep.That's the new GEL. You can use voice commands (OK Google) to launch any app or to call contacts... Or you can install Xposed installer and then "Xposed GEL settings" module for more options.
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@butch87402 Wow, I'll be honest bud. if that lil gear at the top was a snake id be in bad shape. Never noticed it but yup your right i can get into setting from there.
Thanks all
Thanks all
can you make the updated one available on the store to work with 4.2.2 as it only works with 4.4
I really like this launcher but for some reason I cannot resize Google Play Widget from 3X1 and that looks very weird. Does someone knows hot to fix this, I want it like in Nexus 5 4*1. Please help!
This does not work anymore on 4.4.2.
I have a Nexus 5, and want another ROM, but the ability to install this rom on top like I can with the Nexus 7... Any help?
When I try this, or the one from the Store, it just asks for the latest Google Search, which I do install too, but still doesn't work.
I have a Nexus 5, and want another ROM, but the ability to install this rom on top like I can with the Nexus 7... Any help?
When I try this, or the one from the Store, it just asks for the latest Google Search, which I do install too, but still doesn't work.
Same issue on 4.1.2. I had it installed it on release, now I wiped all my data to reset the phone and I can't get it reinstalled in any way!
Says unable to find google search or google search not updated (obviously is both installed and updated).
Someone knows what's the issue?
Thanks
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137Official and fully working Google Experience Launcher (GEL) for all devices running Android 4.1+
As previously announced, Google did not included their new Google Experience Launcher (GEL), that was introduced for the Nexus 5, in the just released factory images, such as for the Nexus 4.
And furthermore, The Verge was told by Google that it first "wants to see how users take to the Launcher on the Nexus 5 before it offers it on other devices". So we won't see GEL any time soon - any way (either via OTAs or Google Play).
However, I think, basically they did not just cut off a random Launcher App but rather cut off most of KitKat's "sweetness".
Fortunatly, because the new Launcher App is actually just a stub and all the functionality is now tied into the Google Search App, the Search App version that shipped in KitKat also makes GEL available for all devices running Android 4.1+. So, if you run KitKat, all the functionality is actually already there and you just need to install the correct interface (i.e. Launcher App). And even better, you don't even need to run KitKat for GEL. It can be installed on any device running Android 4.1+ (by installing/updating the Google Search App).
So, here we go..
Pre-Requirements
- Android 4.1+
Downloads
All APKs are signed by Google, are safe to install and were not tampered with in any way.
Google Experience Launcher App (depends on Google Search App version 3.1.8+)
Version:0.9.6.8860920.10.1.920880
Size: 11.82 MB
APK Direct Download Mirror #1:http://j.mp/19tmI4M (Dev-Host)
APK Direct Download Mirror #2:http://j.mp/18dloajhttp://j.mp/1btMZku (Google Drive)
Google Search App
Version:3.1.8.914827.arm3.1.24.941712.arm
Size:19.39 MB19.49 MB
APK Direct Download Mirror #1:http://j.mp/17ZHe33 (Dev-Host)
APK Direct Download Mirror #2:http://j.mp/1dEjekkhttp://j.mp/1cWHWKw (Google Drive)
APK Google Play Download: link
NOTE: Version 3.1.8 is not yet released to most users via Google Play! Double-check you don't have an earlier version installed. If so, use the direct download link.
Install
NOTE: If not already done, you first need to enable "Unknown Sources" in Settings > Security (in order to be able to install apps from sources other than Google Play).
1.) Download the Google Search App from the direct link above and install it (if not already installed or an earlier version than 3.1.8.*).
2.) Download the Google Experience Launcher App from the direct link above and install it.
That's already it - done. Just click the home icon and select the Launcher with the blue icon (and subtitled "Google Search") from the selection popup (see screenshot below).
You can now enjoy the new Google Experience - including translucent framework decor, new App Drawer and all that other "sweetness".
Side-by-Side Comparison
Homescreen (left: N4 with stock launcher shipped in KitKat factory image; right: N4 with GEL):
App-Drawer (left: N4 with stock launcher shipped in KitKat factory image; right: N4 with GEL):
Read how to make GEL use the 5x5 grid layout here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47534465&postcount=8
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After testing what I said before, I can confirm that changing the pixel density will result in the 5x5 view. But the best value seems to be 316 - not, as previously said, 300!
To do so, you can simply edit the build.prop file and replace "lcd_density=320" with "lcd_density=316". Use your tool of choice, or the following commands from the terminal. They will a) create a backup of the current build.prop in /system/build.prop.bak and b) edit the existing build.prop file in place (requires busybox being installed (for sed)):
(type bold parts only!)
Code:[email protected]> [B]adb shell[/B] [email protected]:/ $ [B]su[/B] [email protected]:/ # [B]mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system[/B] [email protected]:/ # [B]sed -i'.bak' 's/lcd_density=320/lcd_density=316/g' /system/build.prop[/B]
Now reboot and you're done. Here's the side-by-side comparison from OP but with the 5x5 GEL Drawer version being added:
As you can see from the screenshots above, the icon size is not affected by the density setting change.5
OP updated with latest versions:
Google Experience Launcher App
Version: 0.10.1.920880
Size: 11.82 MB
APK Direct Download: http://j.mp/1btMZku (Google Drive)
Google Search App
Version: 3.1.24.941712.arm
Size: 19.49 MB
APK Direct Download: http://j.mp/1cWHWKw (Google Drive)
You can follow these steps (link) tp adjust the icon screen size. No other option I know of.4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3_drgxz1KcHU1FEUmtXQVFBelk/edit?usp=sharing for updated google searchCould you please dump the *Updated* launcher now called GOOGLE NOW LAUNCHER ? It would be really great
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3_drgxz1KcHSWtqQzVFdnhQRFU/edit?usp=sharing for updaed GEL aka Google Now Launcher
Courtesy of FrAndroid.
