I downloaded Launcher Hijack 4 from the post I mentioned above, where a user had to rename the Launcher Hijack app to get around Amazon's block and repacked it into a new apk: Īfter installing this apk, Nova Launcher is working fine.
I didn't realize it's the Launcher Hijack apk that introduces the "To detect home button press" setting into the Accessibility settings page. The Newest Features: Nova brings the latest Android launcher features to all other phones. Whether you want to completely overhaul your home screens or are looking for a cleaner, faster home launcher, Nova is the answer. So my understanding of the Accessibility options was misguided. Nova brings advanced features to enhance your home screens, but still remains a great, user-friendly choice for everyone. I wonder if removing the 'To detect home button press' option was another step in this direction. This post leads me to believe that Amazon is trying to make it harder to make these kinds of tweaks: Ī comment in that post indicates a user at xda-developers had to repack the Launcher Hijack APK to get around some kind of block Amazon had set up. I purchased this tablet last week, has OS 6.3.0.1. I don't believe this is just me, because I found a comment from a month ago where another user indicated that this option had disappeared for him as well, but no further update. That option is simply unavailable under 'Accessibility'.
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I'm following the ubiquitous directions on how to use Nova Launcher, but I get stuck at the step where they say to go into 'Settings -> Accessibility -> To detect home button press'.