Root Kitkat Launcher/GNow. Anyone got it to work?

[Spz0]

I've been tinkering around with the new kitkat launcher files -- decompiled and trying to see why its not seemingly compatible with the Source.

Has anyone ever got this to work on Hera devices? Or is it just me?

 

[SuperR]

I've been tinkering around with the new kitkat launcher files -- decompiled and trying to see why its not seemingly compatible with the Source.

Has anyone ever got this to work on Hera devices? Or is it just me?

Check if there is a /lib directory in the apk. If so drag the *.so into /system/lib and try again. If not no clue.

edit: you could also do a logcat to see what is tossing errors.

 

[Spz0]

aye, I've already checked for lib files, there are none. logcat gives cryptic errors.

E/AndroidRuntime( 3756): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
E/AndroidRuntime( 3756): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity Co
mponentInfo{com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.launcher.
GEL}: java.lang.UnsupportedOperationException: Can't convert to dimension: type=
0x12

 

[SuperR]

Looks like the launcher is tied with google now. Do you have the kitkat versions of both installed? You might need to.

 

[Spz0]

yeppers. the launcher I've read, is actually inside Gnow, the launcher.apk just calls upon it.

 

[SuperR]

yeppers. the launcher I've read, is actually inside Gnow, the launcher.apk just calls upon it.

Sorry man, I have not messed with anything kitkat so far. Good luck

edit: Here is a link that says it works on 4.1+ May be what you already tried but i was bored so i looked it up lol

 

[Spz0]

Yeah, I've already been there and nogo. I'm hoping to rework GNow to work on the hera. Just need to figure out why it's crashing.

 

[Krsmqn]

Google Now works on my Hera...

 

[Spz0]

I suppose I should have been more clear. I'm talking about the gnow version with the kitkat launcher imbedded in it.

 

[Krsmqn]

Is it by chance called Google Home?

http://blog.laptopmag.com/get-kitkat-launcher

If so, seems you have to be running 4.2+ to get it to work...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488

All the more reason to get a custom rom with updated android version for our phone.

 

[Spz0]

Is it by chance called Google Home?

How to Get Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher On Your Jelly Bean Smartphone

If so, seems you have to be running 4.2+ to get it to work...

yes, but most sites say req's are 4.1+, so 4.1 is touch and go it seems. and ours is more go then touch.