Google Now Launcher working fine on S4 with Kitkat

[jaltman]

The new Google Now launcher purports to be only for Nexus and Play Edition devices, but is working fine on my S4 with Kitkat. The apk can be downloaded here. Read the XDA story in the link and there is download link toward toward the bottom of the story. The only thing I notice is that the "always on" say "OK Google" isn't always on and you still have to hit the microphone.

 

[lsutigers03]

Thanks for the link. Also just saying Ok Google works for me.

 

[netposer]

I'm getting the below

Describe error
There is a problem parsing the package

I installed Kitkat from ATT yesterday.

 

[firedoug]

working for me with kitkat.... is it possible to get the GEL lockscreen or is this going to require an additional app.... mine is still using the touchwiz lockscreen and can't figure out of to switch it.