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Changing the bottom tray

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I was wondering if there's a way to modify the permanent tray at the bottom of the screen? I want to put my chompsms link in place of the default messaging link. Thank you in advance.
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Try using launcher pro it allows you to do this and is more customizable than samsung's default launcher. I just started using it myself and prefer it a lot more

If you open the app tray and press the menu button you will get an option for view type. Select customize. Press menu button again and select edit. You can now change the center two icons
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crazycaveman said:
Try using launcher pro it allows you to do this and is more customizable than samsung's default launcher. I just started using it myself and prefer it a lot more
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if you're talking about customization, try ADW Launcher.
inb4 another ADW Launcher and Launcher Pro debate.

zephiK said:
if you're talking about customization, try ADW Launcher.
inb4 another ADW Launcher and Launcher Pro debate.
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Actually you are the beginning of it...

Launcher pro > LIFE ITSELF

You learn something new everyday. No idea the menu button did anything in the app tray. Thank you. And I've tried both launchers. This is probably blasphemy but I don't like either. *runs and ducks for cover*
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hitman21888 said:
You learn something new everyday. No idea the menu button did anything in the app tray. Thank you. And I've tried both launchers. This is probably blasphemy but I don't like either. *runs and ducks for cover*
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i also think the stock setup is good. its better now that i know we can change the 2 icons.

The K-Zoo Kid said:
Launcher pro > LIFE ITSELF
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ADW > Launcher pro > LIFE ITSELF

Launcher pro

hitman21888 said:
You learn something new everyday. No idea the menu button did anything in the app tray. Thank you. And I've tried both launchers. This is probably blasphemy but I don't like either. *runs and ducks for cover*
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There are tons of these types of apps in the market. Here's a list of the ones I thought were good:
Open Home
Live Home
Launcher Pro
ADW
aHome
dxTop
Of those, I'd have to say Launcher Pro and Live Home are my favorites.

Keeping stock quick settings app (farthest left home screen) with new launcher?

IS it possible? I haven't tried, i just want a launcher to change the icons really.. but i want that settings app. Thanks.

JAM3S121 said:
IS it possible? I haven't tried, i just want a launcher to change the icons really.. but i want that settings app. Thanks.
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Try the desktop visualizer app with stock launcher. I don't know of anyway to keep the quick settings with a custom launcher
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Well, do you know of any launchers perhaps that might have a similiar widget/home screen? I know theres the power control bars and such.. but I don't want.

JAM3S121 said:
Well, do you know of any launchers perhaps that might have a similiar widget/home screen? I know theres the power control bars and such.. but I don't want.
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I just installed the stock launcher available here on XDA and it has the quick settings and also the circle widget can be used with any rom// I'm at work so cant give you a link but its on here

well can i use it without rooting my phone?
I might just install a new launcher, whats best? Nova, GO or ADW?

JAM3S121 said:
well can i use it without rooting my phone?
I might just install a new launcher, whats best? Nova, GO or ADW?
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Apex all the way. Smooth and has free gestures! Swipe up for apps swipe down for notifications (;
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JAM3S121 said:
well can i use it without rooting my phone?
I might just install a new launcher, whats best? Nova, GO or ADW?
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yes,its a apk file that installs just like any other app

jtommyj said:
yes,its a apk file that installs just like any other app
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Not sure what that means, assuming we all have it with base phone, how do you access it if you change launcher?
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toddbecker said:
Not sure what that means, assuming we all have it with base phone, how do you access it if you change launcher?
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It may be me misunderstanding. I'm thinking of using the stock launcher with a different rom,.You download the launcher just like any other app then click on ot to install it. Its on here in either the Razr M forum or the Android apps forum. I can't remember its been a while since i downloaded it.

I tried using apex and it was pretty laggy. Nova is a lot better so far but one out of maybe every 30 times I exit a app to go to the homescreen the motoblur stock launcher appears instead of nova until I go to a new screen. Kinda Annoying. Any idea how to fix?
Can I change the color of the status bar icons like the battery, signal strength and time? without root?

JAM3S121 said:
I tried using apex and it was pretty laggy. Nova is a lot better so far but one out of maybe every 30 times I exit a app to go to the homescreen the motoblur stock launcher appears instead of nova until I go to a new screen. Kinda Annoying. Any idea how to fix?
Can I change the color of the status bar icons like the battery, signal strength and time? without root?
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Well yeah nova IMO is a little smoother but apex has free gestures. And no idea about ur launcher problem never heard of that before sorry. And ugh the only way I know of to do it is metamorph which requires root. You can try super status bar. I Know it allows custom layout of items in the bar with a change of color per user preference but not sure on the icons. Try it out
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Replace the Default Launcher

How many of you have replaced the default launcher on your S4? What launcher are you currently using?

I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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How many of you have replaced the default launcher on your S4? What launcher are you currently using?
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I've used go launcher for a long time. I'm thinking about switching to nova though. It seems like it has a lot of cool features.

Buzz Launcher ftw.

I've tried both Nova and Go on my S4. I liked both but am staying with Go for now. No big reason why. I just like some of the Go widgets better.

I use to use Nova all the time on my EVOs, but I didn't know if anyone noticed a performance degredation by switching launchers or not. I know until rolled Nova into my ROM on the EVO that it would chew down memory and slow down the device.

I use Nova.
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nivron said:
I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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I just tested it with one of my other wallpapers and it seemed to work for me.
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I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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Thanks nivron. Guess ill try out nova for a bit!
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Using TSF Shell.

I use Nova, too.
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Apex and Nova are the most popular, but I use ADW Ex for some of the options that the others don't have. Consensus is usually Apex is smoothest.
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I use nova as well. Try to make it look like touchwiz tho

use luncher pro all the time.

I use nova launcher prime. The best launcher to date in my opinion. Im not a fan of spending money but this one was worth it for the gestures, unread count, extra dock pages, and other features.
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I've been using Apex since my e4gt, don't see myself using anything either.
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inlineboy said:
Apex and Nova are the most popular,
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No offense to you or either of those launchers, but that is just not true. Go has between 50 and 100 million downloads. The other two are between 1 and 5 million downloads. Heck, Go has over 1.2 million reviews! So I'd say Go is, by far, the most popular.

My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz

For me, Nova is as fast, if not faster than TouchWiz. I didn't really think TouchWiz was really laggy though.
DarqAnshin said:
My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz
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S4 TW Launcher

Does anyone have the 5x6 launcher for tis S4 ???

Check out Nova Launcher - it will do 5x6 and much more.......

Most 3rd party launchers allow custom grid sizes in both the home screen and app drawer. But I agree, a version of TW which increases the grid size in the homescreen would be nice. It would effect widgets though, as there would be no resize option.
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Nova allows resizing of widgets - it's a really good, snappy launcher that isn't a battery hog.

wolfgrrl said:
Nova allows resizing of widgets - it's a really good, snappy launcher that isn't a battery hog.
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Again, the majority of 3rd party launchers allow widget resizing. The problem with a hacked version of TW to allow changes in homescreen gridsize is that it there is no widget resize option natively, which will cause widgets to sit off center or simply look wrong.

Pagnell said:
Again, the majority of 3rd party launchers allow widget resizing. The problem with a hacked version of TW to allow changes in homescreen gridsize is that it there is no widget resize option natively, which will cause widgets to sit off center or simply look wrong.
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I understand this....but the OP may not.

I quoted you, but my post was more for his benefit.
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i like nova but miss count disappear on line messeging apps.
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Devils77 said:
Does anyone have the 5x6 launcher for tis S4 ???
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+1 for me. Similar to this mod for S3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848582.
Love to fit more icons in 5" screen. Some apps provide widgets in different sizes (1x1, 2x1, 3x1, etc).

Nova launcher or Touchwiz

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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