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Launcher Pro vs. Sense

I've searched the other forums and read through them; however, I want a more updated take, especially people using the HTC Evo, which do you prefer and why?
Are the speeds that much better? Do you miss the sense widgets? Did you eventually adjust or did you have that feeling in the back of your rom that it wasn't the same?
Thanks in advance!

I prefer Launcher Pro, don't miss the sense widgets, just the flip clock.

I like some of the built in aspects of sense, the better integration with Facebook pics, and so forth (missing that since I have rooted and installed Deck's ROM..Facebook App just doesn't seem as nice in syncing them).
However for interface, Launcher Pro has been my toy of choice for at least 9 months.

I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP

Bielinsk said:
I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP
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Same with me. I kept waiting for that next great promised LP to come out, but he's not getting it done. Sense 3.0 is here and pretty good. LP next gen is vaporware.

I run lp with aosp and sense, which I rarely use, I keep sense launcher
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Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I use LauncherPro with the FancyWidget that looks like the Sense clock.
Best of both worlds for me, since I love the flip clock.

shootin4aces said:
Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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Crossrocker said:
I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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I wasn't even aware of this until you said that. I had to open an app real quick to verify.

+1 on sticking with sense 3.0 after I found virus b1.4 I'd try a new version of LP though

I use Launcher GO EX, but I used to have Launcher Pro. I prefer that over Sense 2.0. I can't wait until 2.3.3 is rooted, so I can use Sense 3.0.
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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.

Android 17 said:
Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.
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Faster...maybe by milliseconds....
Smoother? Not the case with the ROM i use. The carousel for home pages and the albums is perfect. I'm still not over spinning it just for the heck of it

LauncherPro Plus all the way. Scrolling dock, looping homescreens, nice transitions. I don't miss Sense at all. I use Pure Calendar and Pure Agenda, both fullscreen, and a few shortcuts. Plus I use an AOSP ROM, so Sense is a distant memory for me.

I use Launcher Pro on my GTablet and after reading this thread, I may try it on my EVO too.

running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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metalmenance said:
running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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Yeah I think people are comparing LP plus to sense 2 or 2.1 without having actually installed a 3.0 rom.
Look at what SilverZero said...how can Sense 3.0 be a distant memory? Good working roms have only been out for a little over a month.
If you like it and it ain't broke don't fix it. But this thread is sounding a little fanboy-ish when people haven't actually used both.

SPB shell 3D is best, but the cost was a downer.

It all depends on the mood that I'm in. Lol
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Anyone know why all sense themes for every home launcher have vanished?

Just woundering I know alot of ppl don't like it (sense) but I do I've been using sense since I've been introduced to the android world but when I bought a tablet I wanted acer's tab cuz it was 300 less then the jetstream lol
Anywho the market used to be packed with sense like launcher themes yes there is one or 2 of them that are close but most of them know have sense icons with clear or black icons not the actual style I'm looking for if any one can help me get my sense on that would be awesome!
Thanks guys n gals
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Unfortunately, to get the sense icons and widgets you would have to buy the HTC Flyer Tablet. I too miss sense. I can find any good looking widgets for my Acer. Even bought ADW EX launcher when the market had it on sale for 10 cents but it was disappointing. Alot of people knock sense, but compared to all the other software overlays for Android Sense blows them all away.

It doesn't all make sense
My first Android was a G2 with pure Android and no overlay. I first used ADW plain and last winter the EX came out and I bought it.
Then my phone broke. My replacement was a my touch 4g slide with sense 3.0. Hearing how great it was, I went and used it. For about an hour. Then I put on my tried and true ADW Launcher EX. I have tried several others and kept going back.
Then I got a A500, stock 3.2 and tried whatever overlay that had. Same result. I cannot see how anyone can use anything but ADW. But I am different than most people I know.
And while I am at it, I have the same situation with Swype. The G2 came with Swype and I cannot figure out how anyone could want anything else. Then I got CM7 and no Swype. I felt naked. I ended up with the Swype beta and all was well. Then when I got my my touch, it had Swype and the world was back in order.
Then I got to my A500 and no Swype. Thankfully, I got the Swype beta on there. The screen is too big for the swyping in landscape but it can be shrunk. But still, all the alternate keys are easily accessable.
I would swear by both ADW and Sywpe.
I know I am not alone but I don't know if I am a minority reporter or not.
Just my opinion.

Just in case you guys didn't know but this is how I get to sense look alike as close as possible.
1.) *Adw launcher ex*
Then I got sense theme the 1st and only look alike if you type *adw sense theme* in market. Right now I'm using ICS Theme by sunny skeleton and I love it!
2.) *Android pro Widgets* (paid version)
Then download free theme called *graphics pro dark*.
3.) *bought beautiful Widgets* sense like clock with a animated weather app also in market which is free if you bought B.W.
Then just download the sense clock.
That should help ill post a pic or 3 below.
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You could always hunt down pngs of the sense icons with google and make those your icons in adw. Of you could pull them from a sense rom.

Yes I tried I have the jetstream dump where can I find those icons in win 7 using winrar
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dincdoes.me said:
Yes I tried I have the jetstream dump where can I find those icons in win 7 using winrar
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Damn its been a while, let me see if I can remember...
Should be some in the framework-res.apk and also in each of the system apps youll find the logo for that apk within it. I.E. gmail.apk will have the gmail logo inside of it. Should be in the res folder. If not that just dig around with in the framework and system apps and youll find it.
Sorry I couldnt be more detailed, it's been almost a year since Ive deved.

Jon can I use winrar for all that?
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I love sense. I have a sense 3.5 ROM on my inspire. I wish someone could port the jetstream's gui into an a500 ROM.

dincdoes.me said:
Jon can I use winrar for all that?
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winrar, winzip, or 7zip. They should all work .
I just went through one of my old project files since I'm on my computer now.
Here's an example, when you open up the rom zip go to:
system>app there you'll find all of the system apks.
Once you find the apk you want the logo from open it and go to:
res>drawable-mdpi
You should find the icon there, most apks are the same so most of them will be located there. If not than just do some digging around, not like you'll brick anything from digging around the file .
If you're still having trouble than post a link to the rom you downloaded and I'll look through it.

Yea I also have had sense 3.5 on my inspire and also wish they would port it! But its next to impossible to accomplish such a task
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[Q] Custom Themes for A500?

Just wondering if there are any custom themes in the make just something different than the stock look? Different icons and such?

Look in themes and apps.
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I did but I dont really see anything was hoping someone was working on something cool maybe soon

subnoize soulja said:
I did but I dont really see anything was hoping someone was working on something cool maybe soon
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Different custom ROMs sometimes come with themes you can flash. If you're not rooted, you're not going to be able to apply a theme anyway.

kjy2010 said:
Different custom ROMs sometimes come with themes you can flash. If you're not rooted, you're not going to be able to apply a theme anyway.
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Unless you mean something like a custom Launcher. I use KJY's ROM but I have ADW launcher EX running on my tab. If I can recall correctly I think its the only custom launcher that has honeycomb support. With it I can change the icons to whatever I like (but your home, back and task switcher buttons will always look the same unless you download one of KJY;s themes, which are pretty slick).

hardslog said:
Unless you mean something like a custom Launcher. I use KJY's ROM but I have ADW launcher EX running on my tab. If I can recall correctly I think its the only custom launcher that has honeycomb support. With it I can change the icons to whatever I like (but your home, back and task switcher buttons will always look the same unless you download one of KJY;s themes, which are pretty slick).
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Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).

nifterific said:
Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408364

kjy2010 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408364
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Alright 2 launchers, but ADW is a little more affordable. I know the other launchers work too, but most of them you can't get from the market because they are deemed "incompatible", you will have to get them from other sources.
ADW actually has a tablet interface. I have attached a screen shot of it.
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Pretty kitty nice screenie
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hardslog said:
Alright 2 launchers, but ADW is a little more affordable. I know the other launchers work too, but most of them you can't get from the market because they are deemed "incompatible", you will have to get them from other sources.
ADW actually has a tablet interface. I have attached a screen shot of it.View attachment 850457
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Was just giving the OP another choice lol
I just saw that new 3D launcher just minutes before I posted here.
It's expensive, but it's pretty slick!
I'd actually like to see Google incorporate something like that into Android!

nifterific said:
Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).
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Something on Go Launcher: I just read that the dedicated tablet version will come in the coming month.
Screenshot: http://www.mobiflip.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/go-launcher-tablets-2.jpg

GO Launcher should release that asap I love SPB SHELL 3D but .. you can't customize it much Is very pretty though and well put together.
Adw has a crap load of themes and you can download these to spice up any theme.
Best icon packs for launchers
4.99
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidicon.launcherproicons
Free
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidicon.thaicon
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kjy2010 said:
Was just giving the OP another choice lol
I just saw that new 3D launcher just minutes before I posted here.
It's expensive, but it's pretty slick!
I'd actually like to see Google incorporate something like that into Android!
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That's what Android is all about right? Choice

I am currently using the SPB Shell 3D. I do really like it. I would however love to have the Go Launcher. That's what I use on my phone and I love it. I don't have any reason aside from themes to root my Iconia, so I won't. I think the Go Launcher and ADW Launcher are about the best options for theming for now.

i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...

Yea agreed but I wish go launcher tablet would be available cuz the current version lags during screen transition and after about an hour of use it asked about my resolution in which case it changes it to tiny mode with icons the size of half of the original .. I think every launcher development team is now seeing that tablets tegra 2 10.1 are dropping in price so more people are picking them up before they are discontinued for new tegra 3 devices.
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subnoize soulja said:
i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...
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Once again if you're not rooted there is nothing you can do!
If you are, there are quite a few stock based, and non-stock based ROMs that have flashable themes for them

subnoize soulja said:
i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...
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Sorry bud, let's try and get back on track then.

I used SPB-shell for a time, the A500 runs cool. It is with a bit of lag if you add many widgets

i am rooted I have the falcon galaxy rom its a little different looking my question just was if any one was working on flashable themes that's all sorry for the confusion

[Video] Go Launcher HD Beta for tablets!

Another alternative launcher for tablets: new released beta of Go Launcher HD (walk through)
Download: http://goo.gl/rRD3z

The edit mode is pretty sweet

Love the wallpaper any chance of sharing
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Love the wallpaper any chance of sharing
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No problem, should be this one:
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(In case that is not the full resolution, here's a link for the full PNG : http://db.tt/xZq9DXdi )

I just tried it. So far, the only thing special about it is the edit mode. Obviously a very early beta.
The buttons at the top of the screen are kinda too big for my taste.
Also this isn't ICS exclusive. It's for android 3.0 and up.
Does that have any effect on performance and features when used on ICS compared to other launchers that are ICS exclusive?
One thing I noticed is that the Go Launcher HD's app drawer doesn't show your widgets like the stock ICS app drawer. It only has a tab for "GoWidgets".

horndroid said:
I just tried it. So far, the only thing special about it is the edit mode. Obviously a very early beta.
The buttons at the top of the screen are kinda too big for my taste.
Also this isn't ICS exclusive. It's for android 3.0 and up.
Does that have any effect on performance and features when used on ICS compared to other launchers that are ICS exclusive?
One thing I noticed is that the Go Launcher HD's app drawer doesn't show your widgets like the stock ICS app drawer. It only has a tab for "GoWidgets".
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Nobody said it was ICS exclusive. It is for tablets (and I'm afraid most tablets are still running Honeycomb).
The two ICS only launchers (Nova and Apex) are far more buggy for me sadly.
I expect many more features in the coming updates (the Go Developers are usually quite fast), of course this is Beta 1 (or 2 by now) but its working pretty well for me, altough it may not be the one for everyone. I don't know if the Widgets in the drawer will be added at some point, but even if they were, you would still need root access to use that (like with Nova and Apex).

Arjoma said:
Nobody said it was ICS exclusive. It is for tablets (and I'm afraid most tablets are still running Honeycomb).
The two ICS only launchers (Nova and Apex) are far more buggy for my sadly.
I expect many more features in the coming updates (the Go Developers are usually quite fast), of course this is Beta 1 (or 2 by now) but its working pretty well for me, altough it may not be the one for everyone. I don't know if the Widgets in the drawer will be added at some point, but even if they were, you would still need root access to use that (like with Nova and Apex).
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I know nobody said it was ICS exclusive. Not sure why you are so defensive. I was just wondering about the performance and optimization of ICS exclusive launchers vs non ICS exclusive launchers when used on ICS.
As far as I know, there are 3, not two, ICS only launchers: Nova, Apex and Trebuchet. They aren't really buggy, especially not "far more buggy". Anyway you shouldn't be comparing them to Go HD beta in terms of bugs since the current Go HD beta barely even has any features to be bugged.
The stock launcher has widgets in app drawer though. It's one of the additional features of ICS. So I personally wouldn't like a custom launcher on my ICS that doesn't have that feature. Rooting is easy so I don't care if custom launchers need root to enable it.
Anyhow, stop trying to defend Go Launcher against my opinion. This isn't a Go Launcher fan forum.

horndroid said:
I know nobody said it was ICS exclusive. Not sure why you are so defensive. I was just wondering about the performance and optimization of ICS exclusive launchers vs non ICS exclusive launchers when used on ICS.
As far as I know, there are 3, not two, ICS only launchers: Nova, Apex and Trebuchet. They aren't really buggy, especially not "far more buggy". Anyway you shouldn't be comparing them to Go HD beta in terms of bugs since the current Go HD beta barely even has any features to be bugged.
The stock launcher has widgets in app drawer though. It's one of the additional features of ICS. So I personally wouldn't like a custom launcher on my ICS that doesn't have that feature. Rooting is easy so I don't care if custom launchers need root to enable it.
Anyhow, stop trying to defend Go Launcher against my opinion. This isn't a Go Launcher fan forum.
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I'm not defending Go Launcher, you just have your opinion and I have mine. In my case Apex and Nova have had too many crashes and sometimes sluggish screen transitions (Trebuchet, being the standard launcher of CM9, isn't an alternative for my unrooted TF101) but I may try them again (I change my laucher of choice every once in a while anyway), because they definitely offer some great things that are missing in the Go Launcher Beta (although the graphical widget picker is not that vital for me)- on the other hand the Beta also has some nice unique features like the comfortable edit mode, nice editing of folders and the ability to have folders in the app drawer, sorting apps by most used, the built in task manager- probably more to come. I am just interested in the progress of this project, if you don't like it you don't need to use it.

New launchers are always welcome. I'm using ADW for its slew of options I'm am able to get a good setup. I solely use Go Launcher for family members and their tablets because I like the Lock, hide, and task manager abilities.
Will give this a run and see how I like it.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.4
Asus Transformer - ICS

this launcher totally rocks my socks. don't get why horndroid is crying.
go Widgets also look awesome on tablets.
why doesn't the android keyboard auto capitalize? I fully turned it on in the settings.

mediumsteak said:
this launcher totally rocks my socks. don't get why horndroid is crying.
go Widgets also look awesome on tablets.
why doesn't the android keyboard auto capitalize? I fully turned it on in the settings.
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Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".

Seems a nice launcher, works fine, nice interface especially the one to add icons to a screen, like it !!!
still some issues, adding widgets is not always smooth: sometime widgets appear empty, and the solution is to restart the launcher.
and still it has very little options and customizations compared to the Go Launcher Ex.

aburgthing said:
Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".
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Sounds strange, I'm also using the nice Go Widgets (you see the twitter widget in the video) and they work flawlessly.
There's even am option in the tablet beta for them (e.g. the dedicated Go Widgets tab in the app drawer) that gives you a direct link to the market. And when you download one you should have the option to click and hold on one of these Widgets in this separate section and drag it on one screen.

aburgthing said:
Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".
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using tablet version.
its too awesome. I might quit my job to play with it

Google launcher experience

I just want to share with all of you my experience with Google launcher. After installing the launcher, I notice the tablet is running really smoothly. No lags at all. Also apps open faster and reduce battery usage. Please do the same and share your experience here and let us know.
Note: if you are a big fan of the magazine UI you will lose it because it is a part of the TouchWiz. Not a big deal for me for faster performance, it is actually worth losing this feature.
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woowdy said:
I just want to share with all of you my experience with Google launcher. After installing the launcher, I notice the tablet is running really smoothly. No lags at all. Also apps open faster and reduce battery usage. Please do the same and share your experience here and let us know.
Note: if you are a big fan of the magazine UI you will lose it because it is a part of the TouchWiz. Not a big deal for me for faster performance, it is actually worth losing this feature.
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Are you serious? Google now launcher is not even showing in playstore due to not compatible with the new note pro 12.2
You might talking to other launcher similar

ad78 said:
Are you serious? Google now launcher is not even showing in playstore due to not compatible with the new note pro 12.2
You might talking to other launcher similar
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No, all you have to do is side load the right apks. You can Google how to install the Google Experience Launcher. It won't be on the play store for non nexus devices
sent from the new G Flex

imitenotbecrazy said:
No, all you have to do is side load the right apks. You can Google how to install the Google Experience Launcher. It won't be on the play store for non nexus devices
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That is right. I downloaded the apk and installed it in my note 12.2. It is working just fine and it actually makes the device run better and faster.
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i did last night, yes its smooth but its ugly. no way to adjust the icons and make folders?
i stick with nova prime for now

ad78 said:
i did last night, yes its smooth but its ugly. no way to adjust the icons and make folders?
i stick with nova prime for now
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I agree with you but this is a screen shot of mine. I put the app that I use more often.
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Holy wide margins Batman!
Just think, we've paid a premium for a screen that's a little over 10 inches wide in landscape and launchers like this or Touchwiz piss away about 3 inches of it on margins. This is my #1 reason for installing Nova Prime within 20 minutes of owning the tablet LOL.

muzzy996 said:
Holy wide margins Batman!
Just think, we've paid a premium for a screen that's a little over 10 inches wide in landscape and launchers like this or Touchwiz piss away about 3 inches of it on margins. This is my #1 reason for installing Nova Prime within 20 minutes of owning the tablet LOL.
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Yeah true. I guess its just the novelty of sideloading Google Launcher that's not really made for the Note Pro or something. I found it way too limited compared to Nova. I had Nova Prime on my Note Pro within a few minutes out of the box!

Wow clean home screen.
I try to use as much as I can on mine LOL.
Back on topic though I wouldn't mind always on search from Google Now Launcher. I currently run Switchr as a left sided swipe action so I wouldn't make use of the swipe for Google Now.
Currently I have long press of home button to trigger Google Now and then have to say Ok Google to bring up voice search (or double tap home to bring up Samsung's S-Search which I never use).

^ Those Widgets look great. Specifically the weather, calendar and tasks. Mind saying what those are?
I usually keep my main homepage pretty clear but have calendars and other Widgets on the secondary pages. But the Note Pro is so big there's room to stretch out a bit!

Anyone care to share their Google now apk. Thanks in advance
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I tried this and while it was very quick, the lack of customizations made me go back to Apex then to Nova Prime. Think I'll stick with Nova for now. Google Launcher is just too basic for me at this point. Good start though.

toanau said:
Anyone care to share their Google now apk. Thanks in advance
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I got it from here: http://d-h.st/iNW

There's one thing that bugs the crap out of me with the google kitkat launcher. When you hold down on the home screen and it brings up the 3 icons for wallpapers, widgets, and settings. "Settings," when you press it, it takes you to GOOGLE settings. The settings app that most people are unaware even exists. I keep forgetting and clicking on it hoping for the normal settings. Annoys me to no end. I always immediately revert to nova at that time.

There is a xposed module to configure the GEL called "xposed gel settings"
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