I've got mine - Galaxy Note II General

I've been playing with my Note2 for a couple of hours, was sort of sad to turn my Note1 off....
Well, what's to be said?
I'm not disappointed but I can't say I'm over-whelmed with a years worth of development and technology.
I did my best to stick with the standard home but ended up back on LauncherPro - it gives much better use of the screen size, being able to resize widgets, customize the 15(x2) dock icons etc...
The screen difference is noticeable to me - bigger screen and lower resolution is... not best.
There is an issue with using App2SD in that it believes there is no external SD, EStrong's file explorer need redirecting to the external SD too.

Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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DMax99 said:
Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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I always remove icons and widgets from the default home screen first, never noticed any lag.

Watching a video, picture-in-picture while messaging and doing other tasks is _great_ !!

DMax99 said:
Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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I've just stuck Nova on mine and it's like lightning, stock launcher is too if I'm honest.
Swyped from my finger to your face, on my Samsung Galaxy Note.

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TSF launcher on the Note

Has anyone got TSF launcher working on the Note after device reboot?
I've paid 16 bucks for this, and every time I restart my phone it force close and TW launcher would come up instead!!!
Also, where is the dialer? Or I've to go through Contacts, then dial the phone???
These things are uncalled for, they should have provided a demo, not the lengthy show off video...
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For me it works fine (CriskeloRomNOTE V7)
I installed but I think that is early... in a future, maybe is a great launcher... need more time!
Maybe I did something wrong, but I can't think of anything other than regular install of the launcher...
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OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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What a waste of money this launcher... Go launcher or adw are WAY better... And go is free
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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In the devs defence, the videos I've seen on YouTube are very impressive. I definitely think it would be worth a trial to ensure its worth its value, but in what I've seen its completely different from most other things around.
Please don't assume all launchers are of the same value... may as well buy a £10 feature phone because the N7000's £600 is a rip off in comparison!
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Zamboney said:
OMG! Who in their right mind would pay $16 for a LAUNCHER? Use Adw or Go for free.
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What you say is like who in their right mind would pay $1 million dollar house, or $500,000 for a Bentley! If you can afford it, then there's no problem of buying it...
I have ADW and Go, but ADW was really good on my tablet not the Note and Go lags all the time... It's a mattet of preference, as if we all had the same taste/preference, no competition between products would arise!
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I paid and I like it.
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It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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Did you put TSF launcher as default?
necrocavus said:
It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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hmm? most of the features that are in the demo are in this version. a few icons look different here and there (ie. folder icon), but for the most part, its more or less the same. the only thing that is notably different is the music widget not being as good as the demo made it seem.
@OP - uhhh... you just use the app called 'phone'. it launches samsung's default phone app.
its not a bad launcher, but not worth the $15.
for $15, i would expect something along the lines of SPB Shell 3d launcher - where its not just a launcher UI, but also includes a whole range of custom widgets that provide useful functionality.
Add missing map widget. Also it's just launcher. It needs more widgets.
I cannot add shortcuts. Missing live wallpapers. A folder animation is missing.
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edwinvanbaast said:
Did you put TSF launcher as default?
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Yes I did, but it happens with every restart...
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Souai said:
hmm? most of the features that are in the demo are in this version. a few icons look different here and there (ie. folder icon), but for the most part, its more or less the same. the only thing that is notably different is the music widget not being as good as the demo made it seem.
@OP - uhhh... you just use the app called 'phone'. it launches samsung's default phone app.
its not a bad launcher, but not worth the $15.
for $15, i would expect something along the lines of SPB Shell 3d launcher - where its not just a launcher UI, but also includes a whole range of custom widgets that provide useful functionality.
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I totally agree with your analogy, but I guess it's too late for that.
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TSF Launcher
It's good launcher beautiful
A video by me :
http://graffy.free.fr/Galaxy/Launcher TSF - graffy2012.mp4
graffy
Nice graffy,
Hopefully it will work now, I'm going to try it again...
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necrocavus said:
It's not as good as in demo video. Developer will add features in time it seems.
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or they're just going to dump this launcher and release a new one while sucking in a whole new bunch of willing "customers"
For me it works perfect. ...u should update the launcher and itll work properly(stock rom no root )
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For me it works fine ( AOSP iMilka v05 )

What launchers?

Using the default at the mo.
Any one using anything else?
Apex? etc?
Curious if the default has all the pinch-zoom capabilities of Xscope. I can zoom any mobile page with Xscope, the only browser I found that does that on all sites (like FB).
drsuave said:
Using the default at the mo.
Any one using anything else?
Apex? etc?
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tcat007 said:
Curious if the default has all the pinch-zoom capabilities of Xscope. I can zoom any mobile page with Xscope, the only browser I found that does that on all sites (like FB).
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He meant launcher, not browser lol.
OP, I started apex, but realized what a pita it would be to set up, and said "I'm out" and uninstalled. It works though.
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I stuck with the default one since "My Library" doesn't show your library in Apex.
upstandingcitizen said:
He meant launcher, not browser lol.
OP, I started apex, but realized what a pita it would be to set up, and said "I'm out" and uninstalled. It works though.
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I don't think it does right now. I tried configuring it and, unless I'm missing something, it's stuck in tablet mode. It won't let me get rid of the Tablet app launcher in the top right and the search bar in the top left. Also, all of the icons don't scale right, so they're tiny compared to the stock launcher.
I'm going to roll with stock until Apex updates for JB.
I use Apex. Its really fast and fluid on jellybean!
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I tried apex I dont like the way it works on my tabs screen. It leaves a gap at the top.
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I use Nova. It's pretty great.
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I use Nova. It's pretty great.
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i so wanna swat that bug on your post.. Make it stop...
please .
'My Library' does work in Nova. I'm using Apex at the moment.
Kidromulous said:
I tried apex I dont like the way it works on my tabs screen. It leaves a gap at the top.
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The vertical and horizontal margin options will fix this. Just change it to small or none.
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Nova Prime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...uncher] Showcase your launcher's performance!
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz
GoLauncher EX. I know there are newer ones, but it works, runs great, and is consistent with what's on my SGS2. Just never saw a reason to change.
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+1 for go launcher. Smoothest and most functional on jelly bean yet. Apex lags with a few icons on screen and nova has a few bugs that need to be ironed out for jelly bean. Go launcher never lags at all 6x10 grid. Plus themes work awesome And effects. Plus it has full features and its free.
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I've tried both nova and apex. Apex has some rescaling issues when redrawing icons in tablet mode. Nova is ok but it seems as if many of its features are reserved for the pay version.
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Which launcher??

Hi guys,
Just wondering what launcher you guys are using?? I used to use Apex on my One X which was awesome but it seems pretty laggy on the note 2 as does Nova and Holo.
Cheers,
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Go ex
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Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
zero.fx said:
Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
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No offense, but the stock launcher sucks....I hate being stuck with big icons and low grid arrangement
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Ive tried them all. And always come back to go launcher ex.
Reasons to switch from stock. Landscape homescreen view and customise grid layouts and my main two. Add a clock/weather widget from beautiful widgets and happy days.
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Go Launcher Ex here too... Though it seems a little less smooth as the stock launcher, I prefer a custom grid (I use 5x6) and icon resizing over a 4x4 grid with too much empty useless space. Why else would you have a 5,5" screen.
A few good improvements on TouchWiz on the Note2 though, are the ability to sort the application list in the app drawer, and a 5 icon dock when running stock.
Yeah, stock launcher sucks donkeys balls for the reason already mentioned- crappy grid arrangement that you can't change. Have tried Ex, it's pretty cool, very smooth. I do prefer Apex but I'd rather have a launcher nice and smooth than laggy.
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I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
For those who doesn't know, the transparency bug in nova is already fixed
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I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Nova launcher pro and 6x5 grid, but i miss the context screen on touchwith. When i have some time spare, i test again Go launcher, on my previous phone (Arc S), it unusable, cause it's use too much memory.
I have a page here with a few Android launchers on it, if you fancy trying a few others.
Nova Launcher Premium with Circles theme > than all
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zabaknilesh said:
I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Tsf is actually pretty cool. Takes some time to get used to..but what awesome look and feel. And works amazing on this beast.
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I hated TW on my Galaxy S and Note 1, so I used Go Launcher, Launcher Pro and ADW EX. But on the Note 2, TW seems the smoothest for me switching between screens and opening apps and the app drawer.
I'm using the TW mod that gives me a 5x4 grid plus the dock on the home screen and a 6x5 grid in the app draw.
There's a 6x5 grid mod for the homescreen too.
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americasteam said:
I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
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Yes, the Nova launcher are the best:good:
Go Launcher Ex All The Way!
Here's Why:
I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
James Harrison said:
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I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
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ahh my fellow Perth buddy
your reviews are awesome..
it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
Feeling_Free said:
it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
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I just grabbed my note II and compared them, honestly it's really hard to tell but you may be right. TW is the tiniest bit smoother, but it's negligible

how to add extra icons to home sbar or whatever you call it

the bar at the bottom of the nexus 4 which has 5 icons, the messaing, phone, chrome camera and the menu at middle. HOW DO I ADD ANOTHER ICON IN THAT BAR? i need 6.
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the bar at the bottom of the nexus 4 which has 5 icons, the messaing, phone, chrome camera and the menu at middle. HOW DO I ADD ANOTHER ICON IN THAT BAR? i need 6.
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Use third party Launcher, such as Apex or Nova
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher
THANKS FOR YELLING. @#@#$%@
KyraOfFire said:
Use third party Launcher, such as Apex or Nova
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher
THANKS FOR YELLING. @#@#$%@
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those launcher are crap and sluggish. i've already used them. tried many launchers already, they all suck and waste battery life. there's no way to do this without installing any apps or custom roms?
Nope
I am afraid I have to answer that stock launcher can't have 6 icons on the dock.
Either third party launcher or a system mod.
Pretty sure if you feel lag on those launchers it's something with your phone not the launchers. And calm down man, so hostile for no reason
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KyraOfFire said:
I am afraid I have to answer that stock launcher can't have 6 icons on the dock.
Either third party launcher or a system mod.
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I'm a total novice but my Nexus 7 has 6 icons and is the same OS.
Might there be a way to fiddle the settings? (eg screen resolution)
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Because the Nexus 7 has a bigger screen so its stock ROM was designed with more room for icons.
Yes, you can play with the system settings.... but why would you want to do so if there are ROMs/apps out there that do those thing perfectly fine?
I won't stop you from playing with your phone or developing your own ROM though
Edit: And Apex is fantastic. I used it from version 0.3, never lagged or slow (well, except for a few beta builds)
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drpepe said:
I'm a total novice but my Nexus 7 has 6 icons and is the same OS.
Might there be a way to fiddle the settings? (eg screen resolution)
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Thats like saying you should be able to fit the same amount of words onto an A4 that you did using an A3 paper.
While using the same size font.
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Thats like saying you should be able to fit the same amount of words onto an A4 that you did using an A3 paper.
While using the same size font.
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As I said, I know nothing of the technical aspects of this.
However, I have changed buildprop to alter icon sizes , so it seemed at least a bit plausible...
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nothing about nova or apex is going to slow you down. you will never know its there. promise. and you get mad customizing from them. i dont use apex, but with nova you can speed up the animations and screen swipes. these arent go launchers by the way. these are launchers that some devs will pack in their roms because they run so seamlessly.

LG Launcher ??

Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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wcr84 said:
Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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If you are referring to the animation that happens when swiping from one screen to the next then you can change it. Settings, display, home screen, screen swipe effect.
Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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If you tried everything and still don't want it, try downloading launcher applications, i.e. Launcher Pro and ADW.
You know, I picked up my wifes Flex today and even though I still noticed a slight overshoot while scrolling screens. The overshoot was not nearly as bad. Plus the transition seemed smoother.
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