New version available Google Now Launcher 1.0.9.1039417
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[APPS][4.1+] Google Experience Launcher (GEL App + Google Search App)
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Possible Fix for Google Now Launcher!!!
Okay, after trying out everyone's ideas at fixing the bug on Google Now Launcher where you had it running on a lower platform than 4.4,
(basically people are getting a 'Unforchanatly, Google Search has stopped')r,
I decided to run a CatLog on it to see where the problem begins (picture attached),
as you can i see theres a problem with a file named libgoogle_hotword_jni.so which is in /data/data/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/lib/
Could somebody running KitKat be able to retrieve that file for me so i can give it a go?,
Thanks!
Okay, after trying out everyone's ideas at fixing the bug on Google Now Launcher where you had it running on a lower platform than 4.4,
(basically people are getting a 'Unforchanatly, Google Search has stopped')r,
I decided to run a CatLog on it to see where the problem begins (picture attached),
as you can i see theres a problem with a file named libgoogle_hotword_jni.so which is in /data/data/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/lib/
Could somebody running KitKat be able to retrieve that file for me so i can give it a go?,
Thanks!
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Here you go:
md5
2C05468D1C1FF45E779DA320FAD3EB4C
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_lRItDPDDCzbWJ0Y3dVay1XTG8/edit?usp=docslist_api
sent from my nexus 4
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Hmmm that seemed to fix that error but theres still something not right,
its now saying Could not find class 'android.os.UserManager'
anyone got any ideas how to fix this one?
Catlogs attached
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I own an Android 4.2.1 but can´t install the launcher. But previous version didn´t make my phone smoother...
Uh......don't think you can? Because that's where the actual stock launcher is under. Only reason it says home, if say you have multiple custom launchers you can easily switch between them using the home settings. Doesn't do anything to hurt your phone.
Hi, yes I know it doesn't hurt but now it's useless as I only have the stock one.
tnx
Almost There. Little more tweaks and fixes
It still needs performance improvements and optimization to lg g2. Still seeing some noticable lags and hoping this launcher to use lesser hardware consumption. Almost close.
Official 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
It still needs performance improvements and optimization to lg g2. Still seeing some noticable lags and hoping this launcher to use lesser hardware consumption. Almost close.
Launcher asks for already updated google search
Hi guys...
I tried to install on my Galaxy S Advance with KK, but when i try to open he asks for the latest version of google search, wich i already have.
I dont know how to fix this bug...if anyone could help me....
many thanks
Hi guys...
I tried to install on my Galaxy S Advance with KK, but when i try to open he asks for the latest version of google search, wich i already have.
I dont know how to fix this bug...if anyone could help me....
many thanks
Trina9
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Trina9
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Found a download link for the newest version but it's only for devices running 4.4.
http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/google-now-launcher.html
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http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/google-now-launcher.html
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Trina9
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It is, and I changed my original post. I haven't seen a version that other devices can run. But I'm not really seeing any difference between versions.
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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.
