I haven't seen anyone talk about this launcher, but it is awesome. Yes, you have to pay for it, but with the amount of customizations available it's well worth it. I know I'm a newb around here, and this post may not be taken seriously, but I thought I'd try to get a great dev paid to keep up such great work. Best feature that I've been looking for for over a year is being able to put widgets inside a folder on your home screen.
And that's my 2 cents. Please don't be too harsh, remember I'm a newb around here.
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I haven't seen anyone talk about this launcher, but it is awesome. Yes, you have to pay for it, but with the amount of customizations available it's well worth it. I know I'm a newb around here, and this post may not be taken seriously, but I thought I'd try to get a great dev paid to keep up such great work. Best feature that I've been looking for for over a year is being able to put widgets inside a folder on your home screen.
And that's my 2 cents. Please don't be too harsh, remember I'm a newb around here.
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Be easy on the noob, but this should be in the Themes and Apps section of the forum. Hopefully a mod moves it.
But back to the launcher, looks cool but I prefer TouchWiz, I'm one of those
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Now I looked on the playstore and assume your talking about the "lightning launcher extreme" cause that is the one that cost . correct?
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Now I looked on the playstore and assume your talking about the "lightning launcher extreme" cause that is the one that cost . correct?
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Be easy on the noob, but this should be in the Themes and Apps section of the forum. Hopefully a mod moves it.
But back to the launcher, looks cool but I prefer TouchWiz, I'm one of those
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I hear ya. I just can't do enough with tw to make me happy.
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Wow, it is different alright, not bad I guess....I am TW all the way also.....
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I am checking out the free version now.
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This is the "Tasker" of launchers. It's incredibly powerful & customizable. Just a bit of a learning curve. But much like with Tasker, once you do a few things, the rest gets a lot easier to figure out.
I actually got frustrated the first time I tried the free Lightning Launcher. And gave up on it the first day.
Read your thread and got the ambition to try it out again.
Really glad I did.
Nova Prime has been outstanding for me, but I was missing some customization options and Nova Prime developer team has not responded to my inquiries. So I'm going to double-down and watch a couple Lightning Launcher videos and figure it out.
I really, really like that it lets you have multiple home screen/profile setups. So if I'm right, I can pull up a different homescreen setup for each Tasker profile I have set up.
Also, there are profile/themes you can download from Play Store that give you some pre-arranged fancy-ass customization. Just to get you started.
Tsf shell is the best launcher I've found.
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Lightning launcher is amazing. When I first came across it I was completely lost. Once you get the hang of it...I haven't used another launcher since. Plus the developer is constantly updating it. Great app well worth the money guys
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Tsf shell is the best launcher I've found.
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For $16.81 it better mow my lawn too.
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Lightning launcher is amazing. When I first came across it I was completely lost. Once you get the hang of it...I haven't used another launcher since. Plus the developer is constantly updating it. Great app well worth the money guys
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He also responds pretty fast when you email him.
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Sounds intriguing. Can you explain briefly the benefit of having widgets in folders on homescreen? Thx.
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Fewer button presses to get information in the face.
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Here is one of my folders. Sucks that XDA widget isn't offered with a dark theme.
Keep in mind that widgets slow down folder performance by a tiny bit.
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I have tried lightning launcher and will say that it was one of the most horrid launchers on the market....using the s4 the only launcher I can say is pretty decent is nova prime and solo launcher....both are perfect launchers with no glitches and tons of customizations and themes
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A new launcher is on the market called comet launcher...another good solid launcher...
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Google Experience Launcher is perfect for me. Not overly done like most launchers. The drawer is super clean with larger detailed icons and has Google Now integrated into the home screen...
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Not for the faint of heart...
I love Lightning Launcher and can't say I did the first 5 times I tried it. At first, it is very intimidating for those that are used to the normal/simple way of laying out your homescreen/desktop. I have tried pretty much every launcher out there and love the benefits everyone provides, but have to admit, they are all essentially the same ole desktop, offering nothing truly innovative.
If you want to see the power of LLX, are worried about bugs and improvements, check the Google plus community: https://plus.google.com/115359051724948606262/
Again, this is only for those experienced enough that want something absolutely unique. If you are content with basic folders, simply swiping left/right and having the normal desktop setup this wont be for you. If you actually want freedom to make your desktop look the way you want, give LL a try.
LLX
I haven't had any problems with it at all. The customization is still amazing, and everyone in the g+ forum is nice and helpful.
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Don't have a market link for it, but this is by far the most unique launcher I ever used. Its styled after magazines and you can change just about everything. It even has page turning transition effects. A go launcher replacement in my opinion. Go check it out Lord willing
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Have a market link for it, (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ss.launcher) but this is by far the most unique launcher I ever used. Its styled after magazines and you can change just about everything. It even has page turning transition effects. A go launcher replacement in my opinion. Go check it out Lord willing
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Fixed that for ya!
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Fixed that for ya!
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Thanks a bunch
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gave it a shot. I like the concept -- but its not for me.
very fast and smooth on my CM7 atrix though.
Definitely interesting.
After emailing the dev, found its closed source though. Personally not fond of using an app with so many permissions without access to source (same story with GO apps)
ADW is still for me, but thanks for sharing.
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Wow really tempted to make it a keeper!
Omg has greek language too YOOHOO!!
Really great Launcher, thanks for the tip... this is my new fav.
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I came across after a post somewhere here, and it is a ripper. It gives massively more customisation than anything I've seen to date. Effectively you can even set things almost to the pixel, and set every attribute of it. I say things, because you can add may things.
Now that I have freed myself from app launching woes in each launcher by using a combination of WaveLauncher and FolderOrganizer, I can swap launchers at will. I no longer need to mess with app groups in each one, and can customise widgets alone. This one will be one of my all-time faves, I can tell.
I look forward to it progressing. I already have a few suggestions!
I haven't tried this launcher yet, but I also have use both wave/folders together. I find it much more efficient Anne completely frees up my screens.
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I came across after a post somewhere here, and it is a ripper. It gives massively more customisation than anything I've seen to date. Effectively you can even set things almost to the pixel, and set every attribute of it. I say things, because you can add may things.
Now that I have freed myself from app launching woes in each launcher by using a combination of WaveLauncher and FolderOrganizer, I can swap launchers at will. I no longer need to mess with app groups in each one, and can customise widgets alone. This one will be one of my all-time faves, I can tell.
I look forward to it progressing. I already have a few suggestions!
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Thanks for the recommendation! I am looking for a simple yet elegant launcher and this fits well to what i wanted!
Has anyone tried using HUBS for your DX2. They work great. The link below are instructions for the Xoom but they will work with the DX2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232354
Haven't tried it but it looks sweet. I will definitely integrate some of this into my ui
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I've done it. It works pretty well but we don't have as much real estate as a tablet so I only had five screens. I have a modified version of hubs I'm using now. It takes a little while to set up but its worth it. Check the screenshot section, I have my hubs and new modified hubs posted there.
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I usually keep my DX2 pretty much the same all the time. Its pretty simple. But I was thinking of doing this to my TouchPad. As of right now I only have one homescreen on my TouchPad because I cant really think of anything else to put on there that wont already fit on the one screen. lol. This would be cool.
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I've done it. It works pretty well but we don't have as much real estate as a tablet so I only had five screens. I have a modified version of hubs I'm using now. It takes a little while to set up but its worth it. Check the screenshot section, I have my hubs and new modified hubs posted there.
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Where is that section?
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I usually keep my DX2 pretty much the same all the time. Its pretty simple. But I was thinking of doing this to my TouchPad. As of right now I only have one homescreen on my TouchPad because I cant really think of anything else to put on there that wont already fit on the one screen. lol. This would be cool.
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Maybe i will upload a video of hubs on my tfprime.
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Where is that section?
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Its in this forum, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238216
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I've done it. It works pretty well but we don't have as much real estate as a tablet so I only had five screens. I have a modified version of hubs I'm using now. It takes a little while to set up but its worth it. Check the screenshot section, I have my hubs and new modified hubs posted there.
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In what way ia your version of hubs modified? Thia is something that I would like to try because I love the shots you have posted. Just curious how or what you modified or did you just use the directions in the op?
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And one more question will this work with any other launchers or just the two mentioned?
I guess what I am getting at is I don't want to buy another launcher to try it out lol
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In what way ia your version of hubs modified? Thia is something that I would like to try because I love the shots you have posted. Just curious how or what you modified or did you just use the directions in the op?
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Usually hubs includes tabs or text for all homescreens in order to jump directly to that homescreen. I just decided not to do that, to me it looks cleaner and less cluttered on a phone.
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And one more question will this work with any other launchers or just the two mentioned?
I guess what I am getting at is I don't want to buy another launcher to try it out lol
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Adw ex is what I use, its necessary if you want to have quick jump tabs to other home screens. I've set it up using go launcher and it works but not as well
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CadenH said:
Usually hubs includes tabs or text for all homescreens in order to jump directly to that homescreen. I just decided not to do that, to me it looks cleaner and less cluttered on a phone.
Adw ex is what I use, its necessary if you want to have quick jump tabs to other home screens. I've set it up using go launcher and it works but not as well
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Hmm ok...I am trying to figure it out was trying to use simple text like mentioned but having difficulty getting the size and everything to appear correctly the way I want it guess I just have to keep playing with it or something
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Got it to work...using minimalistic text instead of the other one mentioned in the op...looks pretty good just need to find an icon pack that I really like...any suggestions?
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I don't really see the benefit of using this on a mobile phone. But it looks great on a tablet.
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I don't really see the benefit of using this on a mobile phone. But it looks great on a tablet.
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I enjoy the very clean look that this gives...granted this can be accomplished many different way but still nice
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Hmm ok...I am trying to figure it out was trying to use simple text like mentioned but having difficulty getting the size and everything to appear correctly the way I want it guess I just have to keep playing with it or something
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I just use minimalistic text. It accomplishes the same thing. Do you have the launcher settings done correctly?
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Hmm ok...I am trying to figure it out was trying to use simple text like mentioned but having difficulty getting the size and everything to appear correctly the way I want it guess I just have to keep playing with it or something <br />
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I just use minimalistic text. It accomplishes the same thing. Do you have the launcher settings done correctly? <br />
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Not sure what you mean but I have status bar and dock hidden...what else am I missing?
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Think I got it all squared away...only thing im curious about that I couldn't figure out is you said you have your labels launch folders...how did you do that...I know you can launch on tap with minimalistic text but how to launch folders?
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Think I got it all squared away...only thing im curious about that I couldn't figure out is you said you have your labels launch folders...how did you do that...I know you can launch on tap with minimalistic text but how to launch folders?
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I use folder organizer, when you use minimalistic text to launch on tap go to the shortcuts, select folder organizer then whichever folder you want it to launch
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Trying this layout on my MX2, got the screens and labels setup and now I'm working on those shortcuts. Thanks op for putting this up.
Well done! The shortcuts are easy once you set up your folders. This set up is breathtaking.
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Hub It Up?
If your wondering I don't play many games so there's no games screen lol, the books screen kinda took it's place (it's my comic reader/manga viewer/aldiko etc.) also the photography screen has all my camera apps(vignette, retro camera bs like that haha) I feel the need to explain these since they seem odd
Well anyway I basically followed the video on the link you gave to the t, and this is what i came up with.
P.S looking for better wallpapers than the ones I have so if you guys know any that will fit better (both in topic & in size) let me know.
Damn feels like I just typed an essay
Hi Folks,
I just got the Note II on Verizon. I've previously owned several other Android devices and I've been using Launcher Pro. But since it hasn't been updated for over a year and I've heard that it force closes all the time on Jelly Bean I'm looking for another alternative.
Which one is the most robust/customizable and works well with the Note II. I don't want to sacrifice performance on the Note II as I really like it's speediness and responsiveness.
Here's the ones I've been considering so far in order of my preference so far.
GO Launcher
Nova
Apex
What do you folks recommend? Please list some pros and cons to the ones you prefer and why you recommend one over the other.
On another side note... Is there any way to force the keyboard to enter a space after you select a word from the predicted text? On my Droid Bionic it would automatically enter a space after I selected a suggested word. There was an option to turn that feature on in the settings but I found no such option on the Note II.
Thanks in advance everyone!
Mitch
I'm using Nova. It's been awesome. Love the customization and speed.
i like hollo launcher because you can remove icon labels...nova prime is sweet too.
Apex is my personal favorite
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Currently I am using Apex and TSF. Both are great Launchers. TSF is in its own league though but unfortunately it cost 17 bucks. Kinda expensive but the geek in me couldn't resist. Load several up and see which works the best for you. It really boils down to personal preference.
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Been using Nova, started on my Nexus just to give it a try and noticed it was much faster than Trebuchet from CM10 so switched to it, kept it on the Note 2 since you can import old settings so I didnt have to redo my homescreen etc.
Apex ftw
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Is battery life any different when using tsf?
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
I haven't really noticed TSF being a battery hog. My battery lasted all day and didn't recharge till next day at work.
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
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Probably APEX.
Nova is faster IMO on the N2.
ADW is my favourite, I have had it since my vibrant
I'm rocking apex.
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Nova, its fast, great on battery /memory and i have all my gesture controls including 2 finger swipe up and down
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Nova Prime
Gotta be Nova Prime add folders,multiple docks, and low battery usage
Using Apex right now but Nova is good as well. Apex feels just right. Out the box you just have to add another row because 4x4 leaves to much wasted space for my liking.
Nova and Holo ftw.
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TSF Launcher. Amazing and customizable. Not a battery hog at all.
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I use Apex and Nova I find both to be similar, both are very customizable, fast and reliable for me.
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I'm shocked that to many people aren't running Go Launcher. I have it on my GS3 now but will be getting the Note 2 as soon as Amazon gets some more in. Go Launcher will be the only launcher I use on that beast!
Is there any way to make a selective widget, like the DuckDuckGo widget, persistent in the place of the Google search widget? I ask this because the Google search widget that is persistent doesn't take up a complete grid like it would if I was to add the DuckDuckGo widget to every page at the top.
Adding the DuckDuckGo widget drops everything down much further, even with another grid space added on Nova, than just having the persistent widget does.
I saw with Lightning Laughed you could "pin" a widget in place and it is almost like using a persistent widget, in that it stays in the same place as you scroll through homescreens, but its still very very different. I have also seen Overlays but that is completely different as well.
So is there any way to modify Nova, and of the other launchers, or a ROM to use the DuckDuckGo widget as persistent instead of the Google search bar?
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Agreed, would love to do this.
Any thoughts?
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Any thoughts?
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I've been researching for the past couple of days and the closest thing I have been able to find is Lightning Launcher. Sadly that isn't even close to what I'm wanting. I'm going to keep looking and see if I ever run across something, which looks doubtful at this point...
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Apparently SS Launcher allows pinning as well, I am currently emailing the Dev and discussing persistent widgets but I don't have much hope because he doesn't seem to know what I am talking about or the differences.
I am going to start looking for a way to edit it but I'm not very hopeful I'll find a solution.
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Been looking for this too
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I've been searching for exactly this for a while now - no dice. Has anyone here had any luck?
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I've been searching for exactly this for a while now - no dice. Has anyone here had any luck?
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Not at all, the ssLauncher Dev has no idea what I a, talking about, he doesn't speak English as his first language so its extremely hard for me to explain things to him. I eventually gave up.
I've heard that the Dev responsible for Action Launcher adds just about anything his users ask for so I am going to email him later today and see if he can and would add that. Ive been trying to figure this out for quite a while and no one knows anything about it and the few that do, I've found 2 people who supposedly know, don't want to explain what edits need to be made.
I'll post back when I get dome talking with the Dev over Action Launcher!
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I have contacted the Action Launcher developer and am awaiting response. I will post with updates as soon as I hear anything.
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I have contacted the Action Launcher developer and am awaiting response. I will post with updates as soon as I hear anything.
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Nice. Action launcher is beast. I don't always use it but it's one sick launcher
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why don't you use a launcher that allow for widget overlapping so you don't have to worry about grid size?
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Try this http://goo.gl/WzjRK
Or a side bar with widgets like this http://goo.gl/ySNsZ
Good luck
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Here's the new Google maps unveiled by Google back at their I/O. Hit thanks if this help you.
http://d-h.st/FLt
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)&utm_content=FaceBook
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Soldi3rxx said:
Here's the new Google maps unveiled by Google back at their I/O. Hit thanks if this help you.
http://d-h.st/FLt
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)&utm_content=FaceBook
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Thanks ( I hit the button ) / I know this affects navigation (in beta) / but wondering how to get those single card options (eat, etc.)
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but wondering how to get those single card options (eat, etc.)
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Tap search bar, tap explore
Thanks for this! I got the update through play store last evening. To be honest i'm not a huge fan of the new style, it seems very much like the iPhone version of google maps, which i'm not a fan of. I really dislike how the menu button doesn't do anything.
I went back to the old Google maps. Not a fan of the new one at all.
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Love the new maps but I can't find the option in navigation to select alternate routes.
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I really dislike how the menu button doesn't do anything.
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Blame Samsung for that one, Android phones shouldn't even have a menu button.
Is this not being updated automatically through the play store?
It is. Only if you didn't get it yet or what it early
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Love the new look. Like how it gives alternate routes with time like Google Now
Like the new look, but HATE that they took some layer features out and also the traffic widgets! That sucks, so for now I'm not keeping the update. I had two traffic widgets. One for work and one for home. Really helpful for everyday I work. I know if I gotta bust A$$ and get moving or can take it easy and just go about my morning. Really hope they bring that back.
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Like the new look, but HATE that they took some layer features out and also the traffic widgets! That sucks, so for now I'm not keeping the update. I had two traffic widgets. One for work and one for home. Really helpful for everyday I work. I know if I gotta bust A$$ and get moving or can take it easy and just go about my morning. Really hope they bring that back.
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Doesn't Google now give you the same information?
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Has anyone gotten this lastest maps update yet? I'd like to find the apk.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-updates-its-google-maps-update/
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Doesn't Google now give you the same information?
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Giving it a go now. Didn't realize Gnow had a full page widget, but I still liked my lil traffic lights. One click and they showed green, yellow or red for traffic and the time it took. Pretttty easy to say the least. Giving it a try at least. Hope it works out. Thanks for the info!
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