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There seems to be enough screen space to fit 5x5 icons on the homescreens instead of 4x4.
What's the easiest way to do this on a stock SGS3?
I don't think there are any mods yet to change the stock TW launcher. You might want to check out Apex Launcher or Nova Launcher if you haven't already.
Zabalba said:
I don't think there are any mods yet to change the stock TW launcher. You might want to check out Apex Launcher or Nova Launcher if you haven't already.
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In fact, TW is already modded...
Here
Or just install another launcher such as Go Launcher.
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Mopral said:
In fact, TW is already modded...
Here
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I stand corrected
go to the apps section.there is a mod for this.
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I just installed Nova Launcher from the market and it works perfectly.
Thanks all!
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I just installed Nova Launcher from the market and it works perfectly.
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I tried out Nova (free) for a few days, have uninstalled due to:
- icons sometimes take a while to reappear.
- Calendar / S Planner widget sometimes takes a long time to populate.
The TW mods appear to need root... so I'm back to stock TW, and realizing that I don't need more than 4x4 that badly.
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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i'm using Lightning launcher and i was able to do the same. thanks for sharing!
erik111111 said:
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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Actually to clarify, it looks like the activity shortcut I was using is from the Apex launcher i also have on the phone.. It just shows as a choice in the ADW custom shortcut menu. I also notice an activity shortcut form Nova launcher in there too.
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Actually to clarify, it looks like the activity shortcut I was using is from the Apex launcher i also have on the phone.. It just shows as a choice in the ADW custom shortcut menu. I also notice an activity shortcut form Nova launcher in there too.
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lol, which is exactly the same setup as my device ( i have Apex as a backup launcher). nonetheless, i like having access to blinkfeed (right now).
Thanks dude.. Was of gr8 help..
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Anyone confirm it works on Nova? Not on wifi so I can't download it.
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Tw1tchy said:
Anyone confirm it works on Nova? Not on wifi so I can't download it.
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Sure does.
Thank you for this. Only real advantage to sense launcher is blink feed imo
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Jrbourque said:
Thank you for this. Only real advantage to sense launcher is blink feed imo
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Agreed
So is it working as an app with the 3rd party launcher? Is that what your saying
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So is it working as an app with the 3rd party launcher? Is that what your saying
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Sort of. It is really just an icon to switch between sense 5 and the 3rd party launcher. You will remain in the sense 5 launcher until you hit the home button. However, I see no reason to stay in sense 5 except for blinkfeed, so yes, I am using it like an app and deleted all the non blinkfeed homescreens and dock icons. Of course sense 5 doesn't let you delete the app drawer icon so that is still there.
You retain full functionality of the blinkfeed page (clock/weather/and blinkfeed options). You can still tap the weather and get details, tap the clock to get world times, etc.
Along those lines, anyone know how to get the original HTC 4x2 weather flip clock into a launcher OTHER than Sense, such as nova launcher? Not as a downloaded widget from the play store, but the one I could add to the Sense additional home screens.
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Along those lines, anyone know how to get the original HTC 4x2 weather flip clock into a launcher OTHER than Sense, such as nova launcher? Not as a downloaded widget from the play store, but the one I could add to the Sense additional home screens.
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I've been able to get access to most all of the Sense widgets when using Lightning Launcher...
I set my activity to a gesture. So I pinch to zoom and it jumps into blink feed
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Will it work, with TSF Shell? If so. How
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Anyone figure out a work around to get the status bar to be transparent like when using sense launcher
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genius
erik111111 said:
Figured out a way to use blink feed with 3rd party launchers (at least ADW, I assume others can as well)
Using ADW, i created a custom shortcut to an activity. That activity was the Sense 5 launcher. When I click the shortcut it takes me to blink feed.
I deleted all the sense 5 launcher pages except blink feed.
When I hit home it goes back to my ADW home.
Will post screen shots tonight.
Maybe this is common knowledge.....if so sorry.
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this has made my day knowing i can use blinkfeed with anything on my phone, but i dont know how to create a custom shortcut to an activity and where to delete all the sense things, sorry im proper noob. thank you for any help u can give me mate.
Team hammer said:
this has made my day knowing i can use blinkfeed with anything on my phone, but i dont know how to create a custom shortcut to an activity and where to delete all the sense things, sorry im proper noob. thank you for any help u can give me mate.
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Sure, I can help.
What launcher are you using?
CXENTE said:
Will it work, with TSF Shell? If so. How
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mee2!!wanna have blinkfeed in TSF launcher!!!:fingers-crossed:
but i guess not working
This should help you out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Biotic.flip
An app im working on. Plz leave feedback on google play since i dont hang around in these forums.
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.
aimetti said:
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
HTCTX said:
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.
Wondering what Launcher is most used with the Note 4.
I've always used Nova primarily cause I like the icon gestures options and increased grid options . But new to the Note 4 and just wondering with the Spen and all most would stick with Touch Wiz.
I'm on Nova since this got the smart gestures and works simple the best for me not to much just enough of everything.
I installed nova as I'm used to it also. I don't think it takes away from any of the spen functionality switching to nova though. I may be wrong.
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Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
TheChosen28 said:
Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
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How did you get gel to.work, not working for me I wonder if cause I have latest google now have anything to do with it from lollipop
therussian87 said:
I installed nova as I'm used to it also. I don't think it takes away from any of the spen functionality switching to nova though. I may be wrong.
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The only thing I've noticed we can't do with Nova is ... 'pin' Action memos to our screen. On TW launcher the memos have a pin icon top right which dissapears on 3rd party launcher.
I am using smart launcher for efficiency
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TheChosen28 said:
Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
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What's GEL?
tweeny80 said:
The only thing I've noticed we can't do with Nova is ... 'pin' Action memos to our screen. On TW launcher the memos have a pin icon top right which dissapears on 3rd party launcher.
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But you can put said pinned notes on the homescreen via SNotes correct?
I'm using next launcher 3d here, the 3d settings look awesome xD
rockky said:
But you can put said pinned notes on the homescreen via SNotes correct?
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Via the widget, yes. That is a different method than pinning individual action memos
And GEL is Google Experience Launcher
Sorry xposed XGel is a tweak to customize the launcher.
I use Action Launcher. It has unique functionality, like the ability to swipe up on a icon and assign any widget to it. It's fast too
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Nova launcher because i can pull down the notification with a swipe from the homescreen without reaching the status bar.
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I use Touchwiz and Nova only but i still much prefer Touchwiz.
Nova since Galaxy S1. I like the customization and its very fast and fluid.
Nova Launcher Prime + Tesla Unread!!
Nova, for me is the best
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Z Launcher
Please add the Nokia Z Launcher to the poll.
I've tried a few since getting my note 4, smart launcher is nice, then Nokia z launcher (which I loved) but the best for me so far is launcher 8 for Android it looks so cool on the note 4 screen
im curious. im still sticking to touchwiz for now.
what about you guys?
I'm not a Samsung fan. My gs3 I rooted and flashed cyanogenmod within 6 months, so just got a nexus 5 when it dropped, but this phone is so "beast" I had to come back to Samsung, but it's Google Experience Launcher all the way for me!
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Nova
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Pure+ said:
Nova
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Same
Nova
+1 Nova
Apex?
Can anyone confirm that Apex launcher is working ok on the Edge?
nofam said:
Can anyone confirm that Apex launcher is working ok on the Edge?
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Apex.
I'm using Apex, and yes it works =)
I'm using Action Launcher 3 on mine and it's been working fine. :good:
Any of you know how to make it so the wallpaper doesn't zoom at all when on the home screen?
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Same
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Nova
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+1 Nova
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I use picspeed wallpapers just to get the option when setting wallpapers, best wallpaper "setter" I've encountered. Can set scroll or not, landscape, portrait, with any of those you can zoom in and out while maintaining the proper size box which can be moved around so WYSIWYG. Never use it for getting wallpapers and cant comment on the part but it carries its freight for me by being the default "setter".
I'm using Action Launcher 2, all edge features work.
Nova would be awesome if the swipe down actually made the notifications expand. For the moment, I'm using Action since all the gestures work properly.
I used TW for a few days. It was fine. I didn't really hate it.
But I saw Nova had a beta version and I love it. Been running it a little over a day now without issues.
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Nova would be awesome if the swipe down actually made the notifications expand. For the moment, I'm using Action since all the gestures work properly.
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Try the latest beta. It works. It just asks you to enable Nova's accessibility service and that about it! :good:
Nova
beta version because it allow swipe gesture for notification
Google Now
Nova
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I finally bought Nova. lol I think it's cheaper then it usually is not that it was a lot. I like the double tap gesture with screen off app. After having LG phones I kept doing that on Sammy's. lol
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