I currently use launcher 4.2 for my launcher I do not like the Google search bar at the top of the screen. Does anybody know of a good launcher that does not have the Google search bar?
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ApexLauncher, NovaLauncher, GOLauncher, HoloLauncher... and tonne more (but those are the best)... pick your poison!!
Nova launcher all the way
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craigacgomez said:
ApexLauncher, NovaLauncher, GOLauncher, HoloLauncher... and tonne more (but those are the best)... pick your poison!!
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salokod said:
Nova launcher all the way
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I tried those launchers and they still have the google search bar at the top. I want to use 100% of my screen. I do not want part of it used by the google search option. BAMF ROM for my Nexus phone modifies the Laucher 4.2 and removes that search bar. They just do not have BAMF for the nexus 10 yet.
There is a option in nova to remove it. Nova settings - Desktop - Persistent Search Bar
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Nova +1.
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I tried those launchers and they still have the google search bar at the top. I want to use 100% of my screen. I do not want part of it used by the google search option. BAMF ROM for my Nexus phone modifies the Laucher 4.2 and removes that search bar. They just do not have BAMF for the nexus 10 yet.
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All of them have an option to remove the search bar...
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All of them have an option to remove the search bar...
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Ok thanks. I decided to install the Launcher2.apk that is in my 4.2 ROM from my phone which has the search bar removed and it works fine so I am good. I do not really like all of these launchers that have all of these options. I just like a simple clean launcher. Thanks for all of the help.
+1 for Nova..
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Trebuchet from cm seems like your best option overall.
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Nova here. I just have Google Search as an icon in the dock. Handy and removable but not taking up real estate.
Custom launchers look disgusting on the Nexus 10 for some reason. The sizes of everything are just off.
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Custom launchers look disgusting on the Nexus 10 for some reason. The sizes of everything are just off.
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Agreed. I downloaded Nova, but I can't stand the size of the dock. I tried fiddling with it to see if I could resize it, but no success. Sticking with stock launcher for now
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Agreed. I downloaded Nova, but I can't stand the size of the dock. I tried fiddling with it to see if I could resize it, but no success. Sticking with stock launcher for now
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Try trebuchet from cm. That sizes properly.
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You can adjust the grid size in most launchers, I use Apex Pro, and have no size issues, I use a 11x9 grid , which is more than the stock launcher, everything works fine ...
Also be sure to change the Margin size, makes a difference if using a higher density grid ..
Nova launcher Prime is the best.
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+1 Nova Launcher! Tried Apex but had some problems.
Apex launcher has just been optimised for the nexus 10 and is great. I have it combined with the paranoid android ROM and I'm back to classic tablet experience.
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Apex launcher has just been optimised for the nexus 10 and is great. I have it combined with the paranoid android ROM and I'm back to classic tablet experience.
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Agree.... Apex pro beta excellent on the N10...
beamed from a Nexus 10 far, far away
I like Apex Launcher.
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Hello , i curious which launcher you are using if any ? and why ...
I tried Apex , Go HD .. I think apex its better
But stock is also nice
Nova Launcher
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Nova Launcher
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1+ for nova
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ADW Launcher Ex...for true customisation no other launcher even comes close! I purchased this app while back and then abandoned it but later when time came to customise my tablet, most of the setups I came across recommended using ADW. I went back to it and gosh am running the MetroUI setup currently and its awesome!
+ 1 for ADW EX
Apex launcher works great on my prime!
Lol i'm still running stock launcher .So far so good with it.
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Hello , i curious which launcher you are using if any ? and why ...
I tried Apex , Go HD .. I think apex its better
But stock is also nice
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I've actually tried most all of them; Go Luncher Ex, Apex Launcher, ADWLauncher Ex, Go Launcher HD for Pad, and Nova Launcher.
I'm using Nova Launcher now. The one thing Nova Launcher does is allow me to use the entire screen. It seems that all the other launchers have very large margins on the left and right. With Nova Launcher, I can place icons and widgets right up to the edge for the screen.
Don't seem to be able to do that with the other launchers. Nova Launcher has a margin control setting.
+1 for ADW Launcher EX.
I use it for the customization.
Using HUBS on my Prime at the moment, and I love it!
This probably ought to be in the Themes and Apps forum, but I have been using Go HD for a few weeks, and I really dig it. It does glitch out every once in a while, but other than that, it has been great.
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Which launcher is best for tablet?
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Hello , i curious which launcher you are using if any ? and why ...
I tried Apex , Go HD .. I think apex its better
But stock is also nice
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Which soda is best for killing my thirst? It's a matter of opinion!
I really like Nova Launcher. It is like what stock would be with more options. You can add rows and columns to the desktop and the drawer, resize widgets, and customize docks with scrolling and hiding, if you use them.
And Coke is the best
I used to use adw ex on tf101 with honeycomb, but adw ex doesn't work well with ics (scrolling Widgets problems) .
Now using nova and its quite nice..
Unfortunally less confifuration options and cannot resize all widgets....
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I used to use adw ex on tf101 with honeycomb, but adw ex doesn't work well with ics (scrolling Widgets problems) .
Now using nova and its quite nice..
Unfortunally less confifuration options and cannot resize all widgets....
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Did you check off the setting to allow all widgets to be resized? Its in nova settings under behavior
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Did you check off the setting to allow all widgets to be resized? Its in nova settings under behavior
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that indeed fixed the issue
shame on me
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+1 for ADW Launcher EX.
Anyone have the apk for ADW, think I should give it a shot? It says it's not compatible with the Prime in the Play Store.
I have tried both and for me they are exactly the same, therefore believe opinions from others will help me decide on which to use. Also once I choose one as default just in case how would I switch to the other? This might also be because I usually like to keep my homescreen(s) clean by only having one and the rest of my apps simply in the drawer.
Apex Launcher. To restore defaults so all your launchers come up again, go to apps settings, choose your launcher, and hit clear default.
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I have tried both and for me they are exactly the same, therefore believe opinions from others will help me decide on which to use. Also once I choose one as default just in case how would I switch to the other? This might also be because I usually like to keep my homescreen(s) clean by only having one and the rest of my apps simply in the drawer.
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Thank you for opinion, may you state your reasons though?
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There are more overall and free options with Apex Launcher. It's stable, I never get freezes, i like the gestures, and it's fast. Give it a try while it's still free. You can always change it.
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There are more overall and free options with Apex Launcher. It's stable, I never get freezes, i like the gestures, and it's fast. Give it a try while it's still free. You can always change it.
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I like Nova over Trebuchet. The fact that you can backup and restore you layout is helpfull after a wipe.
I've tried both Nova and Apex, and they are very similar. I didn't notice any difference in performance/smoothness between the two. Apex has a few more customization options though, so I'm sticking with it rather than Nova.
I'm using Go Launcher EX. I've tried a few other launchers and they just don't have as many customization options as Go. More transitions, more themes, etc. And you can backup settings as well.
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The new nova v1.12 is so far better then all the others
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I don't like apex because of the overuse of the setting button's section and I like nova better than trebuchet because its much more easily customized
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Apex is good launcher however the backup settings did not work as I had expected when I went to restore expecting home screens and Widgets being restored. Nova on the other hand worked perfectly for backup and restore. Buying prime brings nova to a whole new level. Trebuchet is not bad but both nova and apex are better choices with nova being the best!
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Coming from iOS I didn't like Apex at first because of the inability to create folders in the app drawer. After using it for awhile now though, I think it's my favorite. Have not tried Nova yet however.
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I'm using Go Launcher EX. I've tried a few other launchers and they just don't have as many customization options as Go. More transitions, more themes, etc. And you can backup settings as well.
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I agree, Go launcher is the better launcher. I have tried Nova, Apex and they cannot compare.
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Coming from iOS I didn't like Apex at first because of the inability to create folders in the app drawer. After using it for awhile now though, I think it's my favorite. Have not tried Nova yet however.
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But, iOS only gives you a app drawer not a desktop.
So just pretend your desktop is the drawer and create the folders there.
Very good point my friend. But that's why I left iOS.
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I agree, Go launcher is the better launcher. I have tried Nova, Apex and they cannot compare.
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I like Trebuchet because of how it rolls off your tongue. Tre bu she'
We will sort you out!
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I agree, Go launcher is the better launcher. I have tried Nova, Apex and they cannot compare.
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I disagree I enjoy apex and even adw far more
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I like Nova Prime as it is very customized for the home screen.....
I was tempted to use Trebuchet over Nova because it seems overall slightly more simple and intuitive, but running the 4-25 build of AOKP, Trebuchet had some choppy animations where Nova was smooth.
I haven't tried any others yet.
What is the best launcher for jelly bean???
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It depends on your own taste. Try typing launcher in Play Store.
I personally prefer HoloLauncher.
Wow, if you ask five people you might get five different answers. As eksasol said, it depends on what you like and what you want from your launcher. I've used holo HD, apex, TW, ADW, and of course trebuchet. I just started using holo, its real nice. Apex is a good launcher as well. My suggestion is test them and decide which works for you.
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Yes its depend on your Taste personally i use trebuchet or Apex
Trebuchet on my S3 and Apex on my girlfriend's S2.
Nova with Nova Prime is my fav. It's the only one I use
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What is the best launcher for jelly bean???
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Hi I've read on other threads that there is a new "Android JellyBean Launcher" but unfortunately I cannot find it. Do they mean the out of the box launcher?? If so I do not see what is the purpose...
Anyway if anyone has the answer
I found Xperia Home so fast, stable and it really looks great with some simple but amazing functions..
Nova launcher is the only one i use
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Try Buzz launcher.
ADW
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Already tried nova but it looked heavier. I'll also try buzz
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I am trying smart launcher now... give it a try.. u might like it.... light n simple interface ..
I'm using Holo HD right now, and I can say that its fast and much more customisable than Apex or Nova...... Trebuchet is too heavy on my ROM, takes up about 13 mb of precious space...
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I'm using Holo HD right now, and I can say that its fast and much more customisable than Apex or Nova...... Trebuchet is too heavy on my ROM, takes up about 13 mb of precious space...
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Apex for me was lighter than holo... is this a new release?? because 13mb is really a very small ram consumption (compared to trebuchet / shendu laucher etc etc)
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Apex for me was lighter than holo... is this a new release?? because 13mb is really a very small ram consumption (compared to trebuchet / shendu laucher etc etc)
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I wasn't taliking abt ROm... I'm no fan of apps 2 SD, so I prefer internal memory. there trebuchet takes up 13 mb... Holo HD takes just 1 mb.
love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
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love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
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yep but no longer supported
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yep but no longer supported
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Try Action launcher. Covers are an amazing idea and a great way to have all your favorite widgets easily accessible with out clutter and taking up lots of space on your home screen.
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love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
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Another vote for Zeam. Simple & fast.
DIdn't see a thread like this, or maybe I missed it and search didn't show it.
What launcher are you guys using with your note 2 ?
I made a poll with the ones i think are most commonly used.
Nova
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Nova launcher
I initially installed CleanRom 3.5 with the Nova launcher option, but felt that visually it seemed slower to open the app drawer and switch screens, probably because of the animation? So I stuck to TouchWiz, and am pretty happy with it. I could be completely off base; I feel like TouchWiz is one of the better android skins, definitely better than sense.
Apex
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I use Nova. Got the Prime for 25 cents awhile back :victory:
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I initially installed CleanRom 3.5 with the Nova launcher option, but felt that visually it seemed slower to open the app drawer and switch screens, probably because of the animation? So I stuck to TouchWiz, and am pretty happy with it. I could be completely off base; I feel like TouchWiz is one of the better android skins, definitely better than sense.
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Did you try changing the settings in Nova? You can change the speed of the animations. :good:
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I use Nova. Got the Prime for 25 cents awhile back :victory:
Did you try changing the settings in Nova? You can change the speed of the animations. :good:
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I'll give it a shot. I love trying out launchers . I do wish somebody would try something radically different when it comes to launchers (not just an iOS-esque type layout).
I switch between Nova and SPB Shell 3D. This beast can definitely handle the graphics, even with live wallpapers.
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Stock
Nova with a custom icon pack.
TouchWiz. It feels smoother to me than Nova and Apex on Beans' ROM.
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Nova with a custom icon pack.
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Holo
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tbns said:
I'll give it a shot. I love trying out launchers . I do wish somebody would try something radically different when it comes to launchers (not just an iOS-esque type layout).
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Try lightning launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher
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1+ nova
Touchwiz plus beans rom v4. Smooth animations.
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What icon pack do you use
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Digital Soul red icons (my entire phone is themed in red and black)
I find Nova to be BY FAR the smoothest/fastest launcher there is.
I have the paid versions of both Nova and Apex. I don't even bother installing Apex anymore.
TW is OK if you don't want any of the custom options that a launcher like Nova gives you, but Nova is every bit as smooth as TW after you play with the options a little (on any ROM)
I think the new ADX launcher is amazing, a lot of cool features like widget previews, fast and all the customization. It's won me over.
This is also the first device I've used that TSF Shell is great on. Perfect size for it.
Just curious if people prefer stock or a replacement launcher?
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Nova.
I used ROM Cleaner to remove the sense launcher.
Ha I was also wondering this. Was just about to ask and saw this thread. I was wanting to make a sleek simple homescreen and someone said I couldn't change icons with stock launcher.
How easy is it to switch back and forth between launchers?
As easy as installing from the play store and running it.
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But would it keep all the settings. Like could you set up two different launchers and have them set the way you want. Then just feel like going to a different look one day just because you feel like it lol.
Yes. A launcher is just an app like any other app. Settings get saved.
Nova, have used it since I got my Galaxy S2. Love it easy backup/restore change icons individually, and more!
Just installed Nova Launcher and gotta say its pretty cool. Here's what I created. Just two questions. Can nova launcher make the status bar clear? And I used simple text to change icons on the dock but it has black background behind the words. Can I make that clear somehow.
I use apex launcher and as nova
It's amazing, I had no trouble changing plenty of phones while keeping my layout
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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I like the sense clock, so I'm on stock. Used apex pro on my gs3
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HTCTX said:
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Action Launcher - allows minimalist approach, very fast to select apps. And Blink Feed app from appstore switches back into sense launcher so I can go back and forth.
Apex
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
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I've always liked the stock launchers over Nova, Apex, etc. Although I did enjoy them on CM roms on the One X when I had it. Usually I'm not a fan of stock Android. I've always much preferred the manufacturer skins.
I love sense 5 too much to switch
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Stock and love it
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This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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yeah its called iOS lol
Seggzy said:
Stock and love it
yeah its called iOS lol
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Or miui launcher
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I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Man, $15 seems kinda steep for that.