In this thread share your opinions on the launcher you used most and reasons why you like/dislike it!
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I've been using Apex for a while, after giving the Go Launcher a bit of a trial. Apex seems smoother than anything else I've tried.
Chameleon launcher
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Nova launcher
Adw Ex
Another vote for Adw here.
Apex is good too.
Which one you want will depend on what you really want/need from a launcher and not what peopz here are using .
ADW EX or Holo Launcher HD
ADW EX for sure.
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Nova
though the stock one is almost as nice (no hiding apps and no custom tabs)
Tried nova, it's good but using 4.2, when I want to pull down the notification menu I keep accidentally pressed the google since its top left.... Hmm looks like a lot people use adw xD gona try the free one now I'm currently using hold hd. But holo hd has limited themes.... I'm wondering can we make adw or nova to make the action bar in the top middle like this?
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I use ssLauncher.....but only because I customize the (beep) out of it
SPB Shell 3D. Like a boss.
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Tamaskan said:
Tried nova, it's good but using 4.2, when I want to pull down the notification menu I keep accidentally pressed the google since its top left.... Hmm looks like a lot people use adw xD gona try the free one now I'm currently using hold hd. But holo hd has limited themes.... I'm wondering can we make adw or nova to make the action bar in the top middle like this?
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The free version of ADW is nice. I purchased the EX version after using it for awhile. The EX version has many more options available. I love all of the themes that are available for it too! Many of the Go Themes will work with ADW also.
I've probably got close to 50 themes for the launcher along with a few icon packs. It helps out a lot because I'm constantly changing themes on my phone and tablet.
ADW will add a Goolge search bar at the top of your screen. This can be removed in settings if you wish. I usually disable it. :thumbup:
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The free version of ADW is nice. I purchased the EX version after using it for awhile. The EX version has many more options available. I love all of the themes that are available for it too! Many of the Go Themes will work with ADW also.
I've probably got close to 50 themes for the launcher along with a few icon packs. It helps out a lot because I'm constantly changing themes on my phone and tablet.
ADW will add a Goolge search bar at the top of your screen. This can be removed in settings if you wish. I usually disable it. :thumbup:
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I'm trying the free version and the bar is long haha stretches on the top of the screen Lol! Well a looks ok, it has lots of themes haha
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I'm trying the free version and the bar is long haha stretches on the top of the screen Lol! Well a looks ok, it has lots of themes haha
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The paid version gives you several options for the search bar. It even has a transparent mode. As mentioned earlier, I usually just disable it.
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I'm a fan of Apex pro.....they seem to keep the development up. Just like a stock launcher with all the fringe benefits.
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I use ssLauncher.....but only because I customize the (beep) out of it
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another rare one haha
+1 for apex. On tablet and on phone. The best launcher for me. I know what is where so i dont think i will change it soon...
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I personally like nova launcher, its pretty slick and always patched and updated.
Nova Launcher Prime or Apex. I may have to get the paid version of Apex to do a complete comparison. Right now Nova is what I use & it works well. I do own ADW EX but that one runs too slow & lacks certain customization options.
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Hey,
Was just wondering what was the best launcher to use other than the stock TW Launcher? VTL.Launcher is REALLY laggy for me.
Haven't tried any other Launcher yet.
Let me know.
Adw ex...worth the $ to upgrade to pro version, also liked launcher pro until adw ex had its latest update
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Adw ex...worth the $ to upgrade to pro version, also liked launcher pro until adw ex had its latest update
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Cool, thanks. Any clock widgets you recomend? Trying to spice up my homescreen
try the honeycomb clock..
Got it free and payed....
Another vote for ADWex. Use it on both my Vibrant and Tab.
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stock is full of lag and framerate drops. Adw is much much smoother.
Make your own clock is nice
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Cool, thanks. Any clock widgets you recomend? Trying to spice up my homescreen
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You can get beautiful widgets free from getjar.
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Another vote for ADWex. Use it on both my Vibrant and Tab.
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Is that a theme you're running, with the trays on the side? Like the looks of that weather widget, too! My ADWex setup looks pretty dang bland in comparison. :\
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No theme, just a tabbed wallpaper using blank icons and screen shortcuts in adw. Made the wallpaper. Tapping on each "tab" takes you to its respective screen. The weather widget is HD Widgets.
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ADWex is well worth the change, I've been using it on my eVo4g for over a year now. It was one of the first Apps I installed when I got my Tab. Super smooth and completely customizable.
With a little time you can get some kewl setups.
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Wow your screens are cool! How do you get the tabs on the side like that? Is it minimal text just made more transparent than the others?
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Wow your screens are cool! How do you get the tabs on the side like that? Is it minimal text just made more transparent than the others?
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Go to this thread here on xda... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16935458 it'll explain exactly how to do it.
And yes the side tabs are minimal text.
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I strongly suggest using ADW Ex. Its the fastest speed-wise, and the most customizable.
I was using Launcher Pro but now am using Go Launcher EX. It has all LP had and more - more screens, resizable widgets, 3 docks with gesture launching, very configurable. And free.
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I was using Launcher Pro but now am using Go Launcher EX. It has all LP had and more - more screens, resizable widgets, 3 docks with gesture launching, very configurable. And free.
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Go Launcher works on our Tabs, didn't know that. I'll have to check it out. Used it for a bit on my eVo. Loved the app drawer.
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Go Launcher...
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Go Launcher works on our Tabs, didn't know that. I'll have to check it out. Used it for a bit on my eVo. Loved the app drawer.
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Love Go Launcher on the tab, only issue is the app drawer icon labels are all compressed and hard to read so I just disable them. Other than that no issues. I love scrolling sidebar as the dock.
I still suggest that you all drop Launcher Pro and switch to ADW Launcher Ex. It runs faster and is more customizable.
Anything by the launcher pro guy should be dropped. He never has long term plans and abandons things for extended periods. Uber music has been stagnant as well as LP.
Im in need of a new launcher :/ i currently have launcher pro plus but doesnt look like its gunna get updated anytime soon. i have tried go launcher but it was meh. i have heard great things about ADW though. Opinions?
I have used all of those launchers, and I keep coming back to ADW. I think it runs the smoothest, has great theme options, and more customization options (IMHO).
I would definitely suggest try it out. The great thing is that you can download Homesmack, which is an app designed to help you toggle between launchers easily. That way, if you don't like ADW, you can easily switch back to another launcher.
EDIT: Also, this thread has A LOT of great info on launchers for you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428022
I have used a bunch of other launchers and I use both Launcher Pro Plus and ADW EX. LPP is my main launcher and ADW is used as my car dock in landscape mode. No other launchers really suit me. Even though LPP hasn't seen an update for a long time it's still the fastest and smoothest launcher to me.
Regina Launcher is not and got some nice options
Hi Launcher is amazing and is completely different from other launchers, instead of changing the homescreen, you can change part of it while keeping the other part as it is.
ICS Launcher by Team Syndicate is very good
I dig ADW Ex. I've been using it way before I even thought about rooting my phone, lol. It has vast customization options to tweak your phone how you want it. I can't go without it
Have y'all heard of launcher2?
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have tried pretty much every launcher and keep coming back to ADW.
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Have y'all heard of launcher2?
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nitro includes a customized version of launcher 2 in eclipse...the newest eclipse that should be released soon has some cool launcher options like infinite homescreen loop 3d app drawer, scrollable widgets etc...
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Launcher 7 is pretty cool. I'm a big fan of the Windows phone title layout~
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I used launcher pro for quite a while, but after going without an update for months and months, I switched to go launcher. I liked go launcher, but there was a small delay whenever I clicked on the app drawer. Eventually I purchased and switched to ADW launcher. In my opinion, it is the best of the 3 I tried. So many themes available, and so much you can customize. Also runs the smoothest with a live wallpaper running.
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I love go launcher ex. Came with a rom I flashed a while back and now I am addicted to the features.
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I think launchers like launcher pro, ADW, Go Launcher, etc. are pretty much all the same. You get the multiple screens with widgets and an app drawer. I get bored with that stuff sometimes. I've enjoyed Go Launcher. But when I get bored with that, I switch to Launcher 7. Its really nice if you theme it right.
GO Launcher is kinda nice. I used it for awhile and really enjoyed all of the GO branded apps it allowed you to use. Im currently using ADW EX and I like it quite a bit. GO felt a little too gimmicky and unrefined in comparison to ADW EX. It wasnt as smooth. There would also be random times when GO somehow wouldnt work and I would be reverted to my old launcher.
If I were you I'd try the free version of ADW and GO then you could make a better pick.
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I think launchers like launcher pro, ADW, Go Launcher, etc. are pretty much all the same. You get the multiple screens with widgets and an app drawer. I get bored with that stuff sometimes. I've enjoyed Go Launcher. But when I get bored with that, I switch to Launcher 7. Its really nice if you theme it right.
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Can you show us some screenshots ?
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Can you show us some screenshots ?
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Here's what I look at when I unlock my phone. The second row, first icon is my live contacts tile. The tile below that is my music tile. Which I use the new "live photo" tile to cycle through band photos (MXPX at the time of the screenshot) and acts as my music tile.
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A little further down my launcher...
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A little further down my launcher...
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Another "live photos tile" as well
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nice, that seems interesting
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nice, that seems interesting
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Try it out for sure. Have you ever used windows phone 7? Or have seen the interface?
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Try it out for sure. Have you ever used windows phone 7? Or have seen the interface?
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All those screen shots are from Launcher 7??? Holy crap. I love it. That looks soooo sick. I may have to download that launcher. And by "may have to" I mean most definitely.
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I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Adw i think
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I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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I am sure someone will disagree with me but, in my opinion, Nova, Apex and ADW are the top three.
Personally, I am using Apex.
A better idea would be to install Home Manager and several launchers. Home Manager will let you switch among them anytime soon you can keep them all at the same time.
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I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Tsf shell launcher is AWESOME! Dont know bout d pages tho.i keep mine as simple as possible to avoid lag.
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I think u might try go launcher ..
But tsf shell is good
dont forget hitting thanks......
my launcher
for me it is laucher ex !! - very fast - and most: it dont need many battery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
has his own store
How could you live with 9+ pages :0 just use the app drawer ha.
http://db.tt/qL0IJkM5
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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SPB Shell 3D is the best launcher ever. Only its very costly.
This could be battery costly as well. I always recommend Apex for best battery. SPB shell looks amazing though
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I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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You can create folders on each page to hold more apps. Just drag one icon on top of another, and the launcher will create a new folder and ask you to name it. That way you can have all your apps on your launcher desktop, organized in folders.
MIUI ... With MIUI you can add too many pages
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I am sure someone will disagree with me but, in my opinion, Nova, Apex and ADW are the top three.
Personally, I am using Apex.
A better idea would be to install Home Manager and several launchers. Home Manager will let you switch among them anytime soon you can keep them all at the same time.
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I think the same. But the Nova Launcher is the better. Test these three launchers and use the one you think is best.
I prefer nova launcher due to speed but if you want customization you should go for apex launcher.
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I tried several launchers (almost every launcher which is not completely unknown)
For now im quite satisfied with Solo Launcher, which looks very nice and is pretty smooth. If you like it simple you should check out Smart Launcher.
dont have to mention Nova, etc. as they are most known (for a reason).
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Does anyone know of a free launcher where you can hide apps in the dock, trying to sort out a phone for a technologically incompetent relative but the phone rooted so full of apps that could potentially destroy the phone. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Go launcher
GO launcher is very good at stuffs but it also good at killing battery too, nova prime is better i think
Go launcher,android windows7,launcher 8,spb shell 3d and one the best n my favorite tsf launcher
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Holo launcher is , fastest and light weight launcher
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Does anyone know of a free launcher where you can hide apps in the dock, trying to sort out a phone for a technologically incompetent relative but the phone rooted so full of apps that could potentially destroy the phone. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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I am using free version of nova launcher. You can hide apps in app drawer, just go to Nova settings>App drawer>Hiden apps and then select apps which you want to hide
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TSF Shell...
Brillient launcher.
Only $/£/¢/€10(?)
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Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
Mahmood02 said:
Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
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I highly recommend Smart Launcher
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For lockscreen if you want a JB look, go with Holo Locker
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I highly recommend Smart Launcher
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For lockscreen if you want a JB look, go with Holo Locker
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Holo locker have some issues... I wouldn't recommend it.
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geeshiet said:
Holo locker have some issues... I wouldn't recommend it.
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Do you know any other good ones?
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Do you know any other good ones?
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I read some of the reviews on Google play and a good amount of people said it's not all that great
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I read some of the reviews on Google play and a good amount of people said it's not all that great
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them use san google to find a one that suit your complains
Mahmood02 said:
Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
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You can get Nova for free minus some of the bells and whistles which is really resource light and is basic Nexus 7 design.
As far as lock screen I can't recommend as I pattern lock my screen.
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I tried smart launcher out and in pretty happy with it I'll look into nova though
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I get better battery using nova or launcher 8
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Launcher and Locker
I have used many launchers in the past including Launcher 8 and Smart Launcher. However I prefer Apex Launcher over the latter because of the simplicity of the applications UI and the ability to customize down to the size of icons. I am currently running Apex Launcher and it doesn't seem to drain battery more than other launchers I have tested. Here are some of my home screens.
I went for a minimalistic look and used the option to disable the notification bar and dock. The notification bar can be accessed by a fast swipe down and the app drawer (also customizable) can be accessed by a fast swipe up. I used ZooperWidget for many of my widgets and SMPL White icons for ditching the colored app icons.
As for the locker I installed Holo Locker which gives a very clean look to the phone.
The paid version can be customized to show SMS and call notifications and I believe you need it to change to shortcuts as well.
All these apps can be found on the Play Store SMPL White icons and Holo Locker being the only paid ones. Using these two together gives the device a very sleek look. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to improve upon stock UI without rooting!
I prefer Holo Launcher HD, Nova and Apex are too... Feature filled for me. Also I find that Holo HD uses less RAM and is smoother with less redraws on my P769
If you want somerhing a bit different, you can have a look at Atom launcher, it's one of my favourites
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I use Nova Launcher and for the lockscreen, I purchased Widgetlocker.
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This Droid world is filled with many choices, so many that i feel spoiled.
Sony Xperia Z, MiHome, MiSpace, SoHo, Nova, Apex, Holo... these are the launchers I have used, and most of the times return to Xperia Z's home launcher, I wont tell you to go and install it, but I would rather tell you to "Explore to find out what suits your taste most!"
Happy Exploring!!
Xperia Z launcher has many features.....i prefer nova....saves battery.
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Right now using Huawei Emotion Launcher, kind of modified MiHome launcher and feels slick and fluid, and the weather live wallpaper with auto wedgie sync is pretty sick!!
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Subjecttoreply, where did you get your wallpaper from? Can you provide me the link?
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Xperia Z launcher has many features.....i prefer nova....saves battery.
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I am enjoying Nova myself but how do you download the Xperia Z launcher?
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I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
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I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
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Only functionality I've lost is Samsung Widgets, like S-Note widget. But all S-Pen functionality, Air Command, Multi-Window, etc., works flawlessly.
Great, we get to keep all the goodies and gain in speed! That's like getting thin throug a diet of fried food and candy! !!
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Only functionality I've lost is Samsung Widgets, like S-Note widget. But all S-Pen functionality, Air Command, Multi-Window, etc., works flawlessly.
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S Note widget is available, S Calendar is missing.
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S Note widget is available, S Calendar is missing.
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Whoops, that's correct. I was thinking of Action Memo widget.
i seriously doubt it makes a difference over all. only if you're swiping home screens on constantly going back and forth looking for apps will you see a difference. it won't increase you fps in games or make benchmarks significantly faster. i use nova btw.
Agreed. I use it for its flexibility with gestures and the like. Honestly hours much time do you spend on your home screen?
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I use Nova on my Note 3 ...on the 10.1 I just use Touchwiz. It's good enough for Tablets.
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I've been hearing you guys talk about it for years now. I tried it before and didn't really appreciate it. Long time ago.
I just slammed it on there and I gotta say, why did I put up with TW all this time!
I set the Grid for my home screen and apps drawer and the Text was perfect unlike the current TW hack.
It imported my TW settings!
You can backup and restore your Setup, Duhhh, freakin' Duhhh... I'm sick of setting of 7 home screens and multiple folders when the ROM chefs start really cooking!
So far I haven't missed much from TW, nothing that outweighs the advantages of Nova.
It doesn't loop around in a circle but I'll live with that if there's not a way around it.
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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methaq said:
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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Plus you have infinite scroll for dock too, under Settings/Dock. And don't forget gestures. With 2 simple gestures I hide the notification bar and the dock, and enjoy nice wallpaper on full screen.
Maybe Im blind - is there a setting on Nova to hide apps in the app drawer?
GaresTaylan said:
Maybe Im blind - is there a setting on Nova to hide apps in the app drawer?
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Under Nova Settings > Drawer > Hide Apps
You can hide apps if you have the paid version.
methaq said:
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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Are you referring to being able to swipe pages continuously? This can be done in stock.
I do like that it adds pages as needed.
Toolshed11 said:
I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
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Best thing to do is just install it an see for yourself. It's not like a launcher is a permanent change to your device.
I use it , but I go back and forth between it and touchwiz...I like to keep it fresh nova is great software.
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Anyway to change the settings somewhere to allow to switch to tablet UI, so that the status bar is at the bottom..?
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Serinety said:
Best thing to do is just install it an see for yourself. It's not like a launcher is a permanent change to your device.
I use it , but I go back and forth between it and touchwiz...I like to keep it fresh nova is great software.
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How to increase Desktop pages - only have5now
Dr_Muhsin said:
How to increase Desktop pages - only have5now
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From homescreen:
Menu > nova settings > desktop > home screens then click the "+"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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