I'm looking for the best launcher replacement for my Nexus 7. Seems like Holo, Nova, and Apex offer a lot of the same features, so what have people's experience been with them? If you have a preference, what is the make-or-break feature that one launcher has the others don't? All three have a free and pay option, so if anyone has bought the full versions, do you recommend them over the free ones?
I like nova the best. Like the options it has, although a lot have similar ones.
Nova Launcher is my favorite but once you activate the Tablet UI (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780970) well it is not perfect.
So yeah, the one I love of the most is Apex Launcher Beta based on Jelly Bean. You can get it here : http://apex.anddoes.com/Download.aspx?type=beta
Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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Tarhaomenapuu said:
Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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What is this launcher? Can't find it,.
jamesst20 said:
What is this launcher? Can't find it,.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikusoft.launcher7
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with me, stock is best one :good::good:
I've been using chameleon for the past weeks, awesome and productive!
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Depends on what dpi you run. Nova for <=177.
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Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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Launcher 7 doesn't scale very well at all (unless windows 8 is supposed to have those giant tiles)
he's working on a launcher8 but.. who knows.
Latest Apex Beta runs pretty smooth.. with all those JB features. Essentially its stock + a ton of neat features.
Apex Pro all the way
mrpeepers86 said:
I'm looking for the best launcher replacement for my Nexus 7. Seems like Holo, Nova, and Apex offer a lot of the same features, so what have people's experience been with them? If you have a preference, what is the make-or-break feature that one launcher has the others don't? All three have a free and pay option, so if anyone has bought the full versions, do you recommend them over the free ones?
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Apex Launcher on its paid version is a must.
I know it is very personal choices but the coding in apex is much more clean and lean than the others and the performance of this launcher is usually superior.
Also if you have little money to waste ( or i should say invest lol ) You should definitely buy the pro version of apex. It is worth it
ADW Ex, no doubt.
I use Nova. I can't say one bad thing about it. I haven't tried any of the others, but I haven't felt the need to switch after installing it.
ADW EX personally. I love the new features, and it's buttery smooth. It's all in one search bar/menu button is awesome.
Spb shell 3d. Love it. Nova my second choice.
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Nova with the Sphere theme is awesome! This is my setup......
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I tried Apex, Holo and Nova.
They all have "bigger" app/dock icons, compared to the stock launcher. I don't like it, because the icons get fuzzy/grainy.....
I'll stick with the stock launcher.....
(Or am i doing something wrong ? Tried other themes etc.....)
greez
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Zenith24 said:
I tried Apex, Holo and Nova.
They all have "bigger" app/dock icons, compared to the stock launcher. I don't like it, because the icons get fuzzy/grainy.....
I'll stick with the stock launcher.....
(Or am i doing something wrong ? Tried other themes etc.....)
greez
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Can you see my screenshot? Here is another. My dock apps looks really polished and shiny. No blurriness whatsoever. I really like Nova. Just wish there was an option to select different docks styles like Apex.
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Hi,
i used for 2 years an htc desire. i used launcherpro because it was fast etc. now ive got a s3 and would like to know if you use thwe stock launcher or if you use another launcher which one?
I'm using nova. Think there is one called apex that a lot of ppl are using as well. Check them both out.
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I'm using nova. Think there is one called apex that a lot of ppl are using as well. Check them both out.
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I'm using Nova as well.
botellito said:
Hi,
i used for 2 years an htc desire. i used launcherpro because it was fast etc. now ive got a s3 and would like to know if you use thwe stock launcher or if you use another launcher which one?
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TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.
I like Apex, It has a load of options and is easy to find themes for.... Paid version has a few extras as per normal and works well with JB. Devs seem to jump on any issues pretty quick too...
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TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.
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TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.
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I completely agree with Kangburra. Stock Touchwiz is excellent.
BUT if you want to use another launcher, go for Apex Launcher. I've used Nova Launcher and I think Apex is much better. Just my opinion.
in terms of features : apex > nova > trebuchet > TW5 > stock android launcher
in terms of smoothness : stock android launcher > trebuchet > nova > TW5 > apex
my 2 cents
Apex
Nova Prime, hands down.
SS Launcher :thumbup:
Apex, Nova
I prefer Nova prime over Apex / TW.
But really looking forward to Action launcher's release. It looks promising.
"Best" <fill in the blank> threads are not allowed. It's subjective and what is personally the best for one person sucks for the other.
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Title says it all. I am currently using Apex, but have wondered about Nova, Trebuchet etc...
Is there much of a difference between them? Also, if you select 'always' when asked which launcher to use (if you have more than one loaded) is there anyway to reverse that to use a different one?
BTW, I am using TWA_privs latest (0223) ROM and its unbelievably good...
Thanks....
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I use the stock CM10.1 launcher. Trebuchet, I like the layout and settings for it. And t change launchers, go to setting an find the launcher you currently use user apps. And click clear defualts
For CM7 I prefer ADW EX and for 4.x.x+, I prefer Trebuchet I try to avoid launchers that will show up in the running category under Settings- Apps like Go Launcher and the newest ADW. The less running processes the better IS MY OPINION because the Kindle's limited memory.
I have grown to love Trebuchet because it usually is included as the stock launcher for JB ROMs. The reason I like ADW EX for CM7 is because ADW was included on the CM7 ROMs and one day I wanted to try the EX version of it and it was quite nice with the density hack to make the icons appear bigger.
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Title says it all. I am currently using Apex, but have wondered about Nova, Trebuchet etc...
Is there much of a difference between them? Also, if you select 'always' when asked which launcher to use (if you have more than one loaded) is there anyway to reverse that to use a different one?
BTW, I am using TWA_privs latest (0223) ROM and its unbelievably good...
Thanks....
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I use Apex for it's ease in customization.
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I also use apex. I feel it is the smoothest and most fluid.
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holo launcher hd
I use holo launcher hd. It looks and acts a lot like apex and trebuchet, but has HD in the name (so its gotta be good!).
Try chameleon launcher..u would not come back to apex or trebuchet pr anything..and spb shell 3d is also a great launcher..very smooth..keep in mind that chameleon launcher is landscape only..
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Chameleon Launcher is a good concept, but it never quite caught on. At first they released it for $12 in the play store. I got it and it need a lot of work it was still betas. I got a refund and haven't tried it since. I was reading reviews and it still is not up to par, with little actual customization and limited widgets. Makes it almost seem like ios
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I use Go launcher ex because it's only laucher can run on my kindle.
I use rom Modaco 6.3.1.
Nova Prime :good:
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Nova Prime :good:
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Me too :thumbup:
Go Launcher on stock and Trebuchet on JB
I like Holo launcher because it is smooth like butter.
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I like Holo launcher because it is smooth like butter.
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I use action launcher pro on my phone and on my kindle running JB. I've bought the full versions of nova and Launcher, but keep going back to action launcher. The shutters feature is awesome
I use Apex because t is super light and buttery on CM9
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Performance wise, what's better?
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Performance wise, what's better?
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Performance wise I say equal. Customizability Nova.
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Try it out and see for your self. It's all subjective...
I prefer nova simply because of the customizability and the use of gestures not to mention I've been using nova for a very long time.
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I prefer Apex (paid) over either. The default launcher that comes with Slimbean is Nova as it was determined to be the best in terms of speed and memory while still being tweakable and free.
Luv Nova... Faster than light! try it
Nova for added customization.
First thing i did was install nova
Also for eye candy sometimes i use Next launcher but overall nova is the best.
stock is fine if you want an applauncher interface - nova really lets you build
Performance,stability, functions, you name it! Its Nova Prime.
Just a quick question here. Would Nova Luncher interfere with Light Flow in any way? Or they have nothing to do with each other? Just don't want to install nova yet in case it messes up my light flow settings.
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Nova
Nova, by far!
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Just a quick question here. Would Nova Luncher interfere with Light Flow in any way? Or they have nothing to do with each other? Just don't want to install nova yet in case it messes up my light flow settings.
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Both have nothing to do with the other. I use light flow and nova myself and it's working great. I tried almost every Launcher available and everytime I came back to nova Launcher. Followed by apex Launcher and then holo Launcher HD.
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I like both, but always come back to the stock launcher. Weirdly. Maybe because I used Nova to mimic the stock launcher on my former Xperia Ion, and now that I have the stock launcher, well I don't want to change anymore
By the way, I get this with every launcher : when you press a conversation on the widget SMS on the lockscreen, I always get a black screen (launcher, but without wallpaper) and then app launches. I don't know why, it's the only thing bugging me. and it happens on Nova Prime, Apex Pro and stock launcher.
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Just a quick question here. Would Nova Luncher interfere with Light Flow in any way? Or they have nothing to do with each other? Just don't want to install nova yet in case it messes up my light flow settings.
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No, it would not affect your light flow. I have both installed and used both of them.
The stock launcher is smooth, but nova gives you so much options. I use nova prime on my phone and my tablet (n7) and am very happy with it.
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The stock launcher is smooth, but nova gives you so much options. I use nova prime on my phone and my tablet (n7) and am very happy with it.
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But Nova is making lags on my N4, though it is fast but i do not like such, i still prefer Apex, more features than Nova and the fluidity is there, it is more than enough for me with its new feature (Apex Notifier)
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But Nova is making lags on my N4, though it is fast but i do not like such, i still prefer Apex, more features than Nova and the fluidity is there, it is more than enough for me with its new feature (Apex Notifier)
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I prefer Apex as well, and can make it really snap by turning off various animations (perhaps doing the same to Nova would help).
PS: I do like the Notifier, though I thought that feature has always been there with the paid version of Apex (maybe due to recent android updates they had to utilize the notifier?)
Stability: Both are amazing, stock is probably very slightly more stable, VERY SLIGHTLY
Customize: NOVA, done
Performance (speed, RAM, background): Nova. You can tweak the animation speeds, it's always fluid, you can make it an "aggressive launcher", it destroys
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Stability: Both are amazing, stock is probably very slightly more stable, VERY SLIGHTLY
Customize: NOVA, done
Performance (speed, RAM, background): Nova. You can tweak the animation speeds, it's always fluid, you can make it an "aggressive launcher", it destroys
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You can change the speed/animation's of the stock launcher too. All in the developer options..
Also aside from stock. I would say APEX (paid) seems to be the smoothest 3rd party launcher on the Nexus 4.
Nova (paid) laggs horribly for me. Doesn't matter what settings I change.
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What's horrible in Nova is the poor screen previews. It's not smooth at all, looks bad, and has no animation when clicking on a screen. Apex is better in this aspect, though I find Nova slightly faster and snappier.
I'd go back to the stock launcher though, if I found a way to apply custom icon themes to it.
I have been using Aviate for some weeks now and its getting old to me. Its lack of customization is finally starting to get to me, it was cool for awhile but now im ready to move on. I like golauncher but Im always falling back to that one, any other cool/unique launchers out there that you all love?
Try themer... I was using it for a couple of weeks. But I always go back to nova launcher.
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Nova is the best.
I use themer,tochwiz and nova
Nowa is best than all
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+1 for Nova. I have tried the new KitKat launcher, Aviate, Themer, Buzz, Action Launcher, Chameleon, Lightning, and others, and I always end up back on Nova. It just has so many options...
On less beefy devices (like my Xperia Play) I still use Lightning though. That thing is lean!
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+1 for Nova. I have tried the new KitKat launcher, Aviate, Themer, Buzz, Action Launcher, Chameleon, Lightning, and others, and I always end up back on Nova. It just has so many options...
On less beefy devices (like my Xperia Play) I still use Lightning though. That thing is lean!
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I use themer,tochwiz and nova
Nowa is best than all
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I have been using Windows 8 launcher for about 10 mins now and I know its not going to work out lol, I will install Nova.
I tried themer but I didnt like it
Hi people...im using nova launcher for a long time... in relation the battery is better option using touchwiz? Any another good launcher...?
What launcher you use?
thanks!
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tutufjv said:
Hi people...im using nova launcher for a long time... in relation the battery is better option using touchwiz? Any another good launcher...?
What launcher you use?
thanks!
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Well, there are many lauchers out there, in my opinion, Nova/Apex Launcher is the best one, because of it's customizability.
Touchwiz Launcher isn't bad, but there aren't much options to customize it, like larger app grid.
If you want to try a comletely new Launcher, you should try out Themer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer).
Agreed
Shad0wKn1ght93 said:
Well, there are many lauchers out there, in my opinion, Nova/Apex Launcher is the best one, because of it's customizability.
Touchwiz Launcher isn't bad, but there aren't much options to customize it, like larger app grid.
If you want to try a comletely new Launcher, you should try out Themer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer).
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Themer is quite good, but annoyed me that it has no "keep in memory" option, as I'd press home and wait for it to load. Currently I'm using, and loving, the Google Experience Launcher. Aviate is also quite good.
Nova launcher is my main primary launcher, it's speedy and timely updates. The customisation is excellent to although I use the prime version. I've got Apex as well but prefer Nova. Aviate as mentioned above is unique but still needs further development before I contemplate using it primarily.
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