[Touchwiz][Launcher]Galaxy S8 Launcher For Note 5

[bogarty]

UPDATE: If you have the T-Mobile SM-N920T with TWRP installed, then you can just install my new rom from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72098300
It reroots your device while installing the newest version of the S8 launcher, SuperSU & a super debloated version of the brand new Nougat firmware.
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Hey guys! Here is the new launcher from the Galaxy S8. It's by far the best TouchWiz UI yet, with many improvements and with a slightly different interface. Not to mention that it's just really clean in appearance.

To Install:
1) Backup your current TW launcher as this will overwrite it.
2) Download the "TWS8.apk" below & install it.

That's it. Easy!

Error Fixes:

"The package conflicts with an existing package by the same name."
(CONFIRMED)https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71850074

"Parse Error: There was a problem parsing the package."
(NOT YET CONFIRMED)https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71674744

NOTE: This TW is totally different, so you will start with a blank page. You need only swipe up or down to see your app tray or just touch and hold like usual to set widgets or apps on Home Screen. See images below for more features.

NOTE 2: Your app icons and background will look slightly different than mine as I'm running the "PixelizeD" theme from the theme store. I'm using a different font too.

Please be sure to hit the "Thanks" or Donate button if you like it!

 

[Vishnu pv]

Can't install it on my note 5 N920G.

 

[bogarty]

Can't install it on my note 5 N920G.

Hmm...Strange. I see it says that it conflicts with your current TouchWiz version for some reason.

My suggestion would be to:

1) Backup your device in recovery.
2) Install a backup launcher(like Nova Launcher) from the Play Store.
3) Download "System App Remover (ROOT)" from the Play Store and completely uninstall your current TouchWiz.
4) Try installing the TWS8.apk. (Use the "APK Manager" in "System App Remover (ROOT) to install it if it still won't install on it's own.)

Note: This all assumes you're rooted of course.

If it still doesn't work after that then, then either your variant of the Note 5(if running stock) or perhaps even whatever rom you're running may have some unusual configuration that renders it incompatible.

 

[Caius_Marius]

Try to wipe data of your actual TW in apps before installing it.

Envoyé de mon SM-N920C en utilisant Tapatalk

 

[cachanilla86]

Maybe it is only for Nougat :'(

 

[rony raj]

here is flashable for custom recovery users
sdk is 24 only for nougat and above
View attachment 4097369
thanks for share
@bogarty

 

[bogarty]

Maybe it is only for Nougat :'(

It should update whatever TouchWiz you have, unless your service provider heavily tweaked it in some way. 874 downloads in the the last 24 hours and I imagine that a lot of them had Marshmallow. Maybe try my suggestion in the 3rd post above if you're having trouble.

 

[phat0074]

Does this work on sprint note 5 I'm getting parse error after trying to install

 

[phat0074]

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[bogarty]

Does this work on sprint note 5 I'm getting parse error after trying to install

In short, it either works or it doesn't. For those it doesn't work for though it would seem you are in the minority. To determine more than that I would probably need to start receiving A LOT more information from people who are having trouble, like:

- What is the specific error you are getting when trying to install the apk?
- What is your device model #?
- What version of TouchWiz does it say you currently have in "Application Info"?
- Are you on Nougat or Marshmallow?
- Are you rooted or not?
- Are you on stock firmware or a custom rom(and which one)?
- Is your rom TouchWiz based or is it AOSP, CM, Lineage, etc.?
- Have you tried installing the apk with a system app installer/uninstaller(like the one I mentioned in the 3rd post above)?

↑↑↑ THIS GOES FOR EVERYONE HAVING ISSUES. THANKS! ↑↑↑

 

[phat0074]

In short, it either works or it doesn't. For those it doesn't work for though it would seem you are in the minority. To determine more than that I would probably need to start receiving A LOT more information from people who are having trouble, like:

- What is your device model #?
- What version of TouchWiz does it say you currently have in "Application Info"?
- Are you on Nougat or Marshmallow?
- Are you rooted or not?
- Are you on stock firmware or a custom rom(and which one)?
- Is your rom TouchWiz based or is it AOSP, CM, Lineage, etc.?
- Have you tried installing the apk with a system app installer/uninstaller(like the one I mentioned in the 3rd post above)?

↑↑↑ THIS GOES FOR EVERYONE HAVING ISSUES. THANKS! ↑↑↑

n920p, tw version 5.1.0.5 on pd2 mm, lamlazy tw base rom and yes i tried the post three suggestion using nova launcher as a substitute but cant find the apk in system app remover. Manage apk is blank

 

[hansonc8]

I had issues with the touchwiz crashing on initial reboot. It would not start. To fix i swipped down from the top. Settings->application manager-> touchwiz and cleared cache and data..... All now fixed for me. That's on the s7 edge btw!

 

[bogarty]

n920p, tw version 5.1.0.5 on pd2 mm, lamlazy tw base rom and yes i tried the post three suggestion using nova launcher as a substitute but cant find the apk in system app remover. Manage apk is blank

APK Manager shouldn't be blank. Did you give the app root permissions? Maybe try moving the apk to the Downloads folder if it's not already. If it's blank it would just mean that the app is not finding your APK most likely.

What is the error you are getting when you are trying to install the APK normally btw? Is it the "package conflicts with an existing package of the same name" one. If so, then it may be the version of TouchWiz in your rom or something in your roms configuration that's preventing the update. Might need to try flashing a different rom if nothing works and you can't get it to install. I think it's worth it personally. The new TouchWiz is pretty awesome and integrates nicely with most Note 5, TW based, roms.

 

[phat0074]

I had the apk in both download and root of my sdcard. The app has root permission i used it to uninstall the original tw home. Thanks I'll try it on another rom

 

[bogarty]

I had the apk in both download and root of my sdcard. The app has root permission i used it to uninstall the original tw home. Thanks I'll try it on another rom

Ok. Good luck! Might have to reboot before it shows in APK Manager after moving it to Download folder btw. I think I've had to do that before. Shows in mine though.

 

[___vampire___]

i get parsing error when i try to install it... i try download it again 3time but still get same error....

 

[tekpal]

Yep. It's a parsing error on the Sprint Note 5, so it will not install the apk

FIx ''An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed'' error

 

[bogarty]

Does this work on sprint note 5 I'm getting parse error after trying to install

Yep. It's a parsing error on the Sprint Note 5, so it will not install the apk

Oh I see. Sprint people. Are you on a Nougat rom? It should probably work if you are. I believe "Parse Error" means that your version of TouchWiz(and likely your system configuration) is completely different than most others btw.

i get parsing error when i try to install it... i try download it again 3time but still get same error....

I take it you're on a Sprint device as well then?

FIx ''An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed'' error
youtube.com/watch?v=IEHCtaydvn0

This is a completely different error than they were having. Though if it's saying there's a conflicting package installed, then uninstalling and reinstalling, as I suggested in post 3 should maybe fix that, but you would need root.

The video you posted is difficult to tell what's going on, but the basic idea I got out of it was to try installing it right away on startup before the device knows what you're doing by changing your lock screen to swipe and placing a shortcut to the apk on the desktop for quick access after reboot, trying again and again after reboot until it works. Does this actually work for anyone?
@Vishnu pv You were having the same problem. Did you want to try this? [emoji14]

 

[Vishnu pv]

Oh I see. Sprint people. Are you on a Nougat rom? It should probably work if you are. I believe "Parse Error" means that your version of TouchWiz(and likely your system configuration) is completely different than most others btw.

I take it you're on a Sprint device as well then?

This is a completely different error than they were having. Though if it's saying there's a conflicting package installed, then uninstalling and reinstalling, as I suggested in post 3 should maybe fix that, but you would need root.

The video you posted is difficult to tell what's going on, but the basic idea I got out of it was to try installing it right away on startup before the device knows what you're doing by changing your lock screen to swipe and placing a shortcut to the apk on the desktop for quick access after reboot, trying again and again after reboot until it works. Does this actually work for anyone?
@Vishnu pv You were having the same problem. Did you want to try this? [emoji14]

Yup, finally I did it after 5-6 tries. Thanks for this tutorial guys
I did also some s8 apps from apk mirror by this same method and succeeded

 

[gearboxinc]

Works on my n020i. Very smooth. Great work mate:good: