My Kindle Fire running Go Launcher EX - Page 2

RainingLemur · 11-20-2011, 10:54 PM

That launcher looks pretty snazzy on the Fire.

WillysJeepMan · 11-21-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkY

It appears that Launcher EX is no longer in the Amazon app store.

It IS in the Amazon App store. But Amazon only displays those apps that are marked as being supported on that device. I have 6 devices associated with my account and Go Launcher EX still shows up for those.

edit:
If you manually install a copy of Go Launcher, make sure that you download the same version that is available on the Amazon App store. I made the mistake of accidentally downloading and installing an older version which caused the Fire's UI to be unresponsive. It was only by using the Android SDK, temporarily rooting it, deleting the app, and unrooting, was I able to save it from the brickyard.

Be careful!

MarkY · 11-21-2011, 02:56 PM

I downloaded and then sideloaded version 2.65. Everything seems to work fine except for the wallpaper switching after coming back from unlocking the screen. Can't figure that out, but the Amazon walls make it hard to see some of the app icons.

dengar · 11-23-2011, 08:00 AM

I got it installed on the Fire. Looks real nice but is there anyway to increase the font and icon size?

ectoplasm · 11-23-2011, 09:20 AM

Does Go Launcher EX replace the Carousel? Does anyone have a link to a trusted APK?

jswinden · 11-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ectoplasm

Does Go Launcher EX replace the Carousel? Does anyone have a link to a trusted APK?

It replaces the Carousel and the entire Fire launcher, which is problematic as that prevents you from easily selecting books, etc. I only installed it to play around with it. However, you can toggle between the Fire stock launcher and any 3rd party launchers you install.

I got my app from the Amazon Store before they hid it but I think it is available through other locations.

dengar · 11-23-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ectoplasm

Does Go Launcher EX replace the Carousel? Does anyone have a link to a trusted APK?

Straight from the vendor

http://61.145.124.93/soft/3GHeart/go...r_ex_v2.66.apk

MarkY · 11-23-2011, 11:33 AM

I've since changed from Go Launcher EX to ADW Launcher. I think it looks better and responds a bit better. I then have a shortcut on by Kindle to go back to the Amazon launcher. I also put the ADW Launcher on my "favorites" shelf. This way I can switch back and forth between launchers.

ADW Launcher

Merischino · 11-23-2011, 09:23 PM

i couldn't get the ADW launcher to run... it would crash on launch requesting/demanding that i force close.

pgnds · 11-30-2011, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merischino

i couldn't get the ADW launcher to run... it would crash on launch requesting/demanding that i force close.

Same here.

As for Go Launcher my wallpaper changes to the lock screen image. Any ideas how to fix this, I am not have rooted?

sschiimel · 12-01-2011, 02:04 AM

edit:
If you manually install a copy of Go Launcher, make sure that you download the same version that is available on the Amazon App store. I made the mistake of accidentally downloading and installing an older version which caused the Fire's UI to be unresponsive. It was only by using the Android SDK, temporarily rooting it, deleting the app, and unrooting, was I able to save it from the brickyard.

I guess I just made that mistake since I now can't get beyond the Kindle Fire splash screen. I would appreciate complete instructions on how to fix the problem. I'm rooted, by the way.

Xeddicus · 12-01-2011, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschiimel

edit:
If you manually install a copy of Go Launcher, make sure that you download the same version that is available on the Amazon App store. I made the mistake of accidentally downloading and installing an older version which caused the Fire's UI to be unresponsive. It was only by using the Android SDK, temporarily rooting it, deleting the app, and unrooting, was I able to save it from the brickyard.

I guess I just made that mistake since I now can't get beyond the Kindle Fire splash screen. I would appreciate complete instructions on how to fix the problem. I'm rooted, by the way.

http://reviewhorizon.com/2011/11/how...eloading-apps/

And then on a command prompt:

Code:

adb uninstall <package name>

I don't know the package name for Go Launcher EX, sorry.

If that fails for whatever reason give this page a look: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1356257

lear2003 · 12-01-2011, 04:55 AM

[QUOTE=jswinden;1838082]There are at least two alternative launchers within the Amazon app store which can be installed on the KFire.

do you know of any way of opening APK files from my fire, i live in the uk so cannot access the app store to download explorer, i have the Apk files on my rooted fire but no way of accessing them, any help appreciated.

robertc88 · 12-01-2011, 10:06 AM

Some more things to try to avoid the Carousel so thanks for sharing folks.

I'll give an alternate launcher a go ASAP. I have Launcher Pro now on my NT. Would this work with the KF?

salsaguy · 12-08-2011, 03:17 AM

Same here. Fled it ok from handango but it crashed when run. It looks very cool in the you tube video

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merischino

i couldn't get the ADW launcher to run... it would crash on launch requesting/demanding that i force close.

12-01-2011, 04:55 AM	#28
lear2003 htdtfbufuubfyipeeeeee Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: staffordshire, UK Device: kindle fire	uk user [QUOTE=jswinden;1838082]There are at least two alternative launchers within the Amazon app store which can be installed on the KFire. do you know of any way of opening APK files from my fire, i live in the uk so cannot access the app store to download explorer, i have the Apk files on my rooted fire but no way of accessing them, any help appreciated.

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11-20-2011, 10:54 PM	#16
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	That launcher looks pretty snazzy on the Fire.

11-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
MarkY Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Fire	I downloaded and then sideloaded version 2.65. Everything seems to work fine except for the wallpaper switching after coming back from unlocking the screen. Can't figure that out, but the Amazon walls make it hard to see some of the app icons.

11-23-2011, 08:00 AM	#19
dengar Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 2810 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PW2, K3, Ipad 4, Kindle Fire	I got it installed on the Fire. Looks real nice but is there anyway to increase the font and icon size?

11-23-2011, 09:20 AM	#20
ectoplasm Addict Posts: 255 Karma: 1151364 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Aura HD and H2O	Does Go Launcher EX replace the Carousel? Does anyone have a link to a trusted APK?

11-23-2011, 11:33 AM	#23
MarkY Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Fire	I've since changed from Go Launcher EX to ADW Launcher. I think it looks better and responds a bit better. I then have a shortcut on by Kindle to go back to the Amazon launcher. I also put the ADW Launcher on my "favorites" shelf. This way I can switch back and forth between launchers. ADW Launcher

11-23-2011, 09:23 PM	#24
Merischino Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 436584 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: the beautiful Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle Oasis, Pixel 2, Kindle Fire HD 8	i couldn't get the ADW launcher to run... it would crash on launch requesting/demanding that i force close.

12-01-2011, 02:04 AM	#26
sschiimel Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire	edit: If you manually install a copy of Go Launcher, make sure that you download the same version that is available on the Amazon App store. I made the mistake of accidentally downloading and installing an older version which caused the Fire's UI to be unresponsive. It was only by using the Android SDK, temporarily rooting it, deleting the app, and unrooting, was I able to save it from the brickyard. I guess I just made that mistake since I now can't get beyond the Kindle Fire splash screen. I would appreciate complete instructions on how to fix the problem. I'm rooted, by the way.

12-01-2011, 10:06 AM	#29
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Some more things to try to avoid the Carousel so thanks for sharing folks. I'll give an alternate launcher a go ASAP. I have Launcher Pro now on my NT. Would this work with the KF?

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