i think im a little OCD and hate non stock apps being mixed with stock. is there anyway to change it so i can create folders and rearrange it to how i want it to look like? without using homescreen
noah93 said:
i think im a little OCD and hate non stock apps being mixed with stock. is there anyway to change it so i can create folders and rearrange it to how i want it to look like? without using homescreen
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if you mean is making folders inside app drawer then you can yous adw or go launcher for that
Nova Launcher Prime also lets you create folders, and in my opinion is faster than ADW and light years faster than Go Launcher.
These apps are all good and we'll but I don't like the ICS look and I would like something permanent and not an app like a root mod or something..
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That doesn't make sense, just get a new launcher. It is permanent.
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Hey guys, greetings from over at the SGS4G section. My wife has a mt4g and wants some more themes... But she won't let me root it or change it in any way...lol.
So.. are there any themes that she can add to the stock rom?
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No, not without root. Your only option is to change the look of the homescreen by using a third-party launcher like LauncherPro or ADW. Those offer a lot of customization and can be used without root. Launcher themes don't change near as much of the phone's appearance as a full system theme does though.
Dxtop, go launch
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Thanks guys, just wasn't certain since it came with the sense themes
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yep, best bet is the hundreds of different themes with 3rd party launchers.. adw/launcher pro. If she wants wants to change the look of her icons i think anycut or bettercut doesnt require root. Desktop visualizer is worth a look ad well.
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Go launcher ex is free and has a bunch of themes. Also they are icon packs u can choose if you put them on your sdcard from the themes section I believe. Desktop visualizer will let you change the icons on screen and go launcher will let you put custom icons on the bottom bar.
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Don't tell me to use a different launcher because I want to remain stock... But I just can't figure this out. I have looked through settings and everything but can't find any launcher settings. Thanks. I know its a stupid question but im confused!
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Orange_furball said:
Don't tell me to use a different launcher because I want to remain stock... But I just can't figure this out. I have looked through settings and everything but can't find any launcher settings. Thanks. I know its a stupid question but im confused!
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You can not complete such a task on stock. You MUST use a different launcher like Nova or Apex just as a couple of examples. Google doesn't allow you to modify grids in the settings. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear. Sorry.
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bustinstugots24 said:
You can not complete such a task on stock. You MUST use a different launcher like Nova or Apex just as a couple of examples. Google doesn't allow you to modify grids in the settings. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear. Sorry.
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oh well... that just seems like something stupid to leave out
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I use Nova Launcher. It is based on the stock launcher & has that same look & feel. It gives you options like changing the number of rows & columns, hide apps from the drawer, and remove the persistent search bar.
I also use Nova. It's built from the stock launcher, plus it has LOTS of extra customization features. Seriously, just get it.
Honestly the only reason I was trying to avoid it was because I didn't feel like setting it up. But its done now and works well! Thanks
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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?
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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
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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?
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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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Hi guys, can you explain what a launcher is. If I add or use a launcher what happens to my stock launcher? Is it running in the background, use more battery? Will it keep my app arrangement in stock saved while I use a new launcher? Thanks for all the help I've been using stock ever since I used a Nexus.
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A launcher launches apps, app drawer, home screens, etc. If you install another launcher, you will be prompted which you want to use, stock or the one you downloaded. Not sure if the stock runs in the background, but i believe your set up will be the same if you delete your new launcher. Download one and try: for example, there's nova, adw, apex, etc.
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Hi guys, can you explain what a launcher is. If I add or use a launcher what happens to my stock launcher? Is it running in the background, use more battery? Will it keep my app arrangement in stock saved while I use a new launcher? Thanks for all the help I've been using stock ever since I used a Nexus.
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A launcher is where you find your home screens, widgets, apps, etc. If you download and install a third party launcher such as Apex or Nova your stock launcher is still there. It doesn't change unless you change it. You can do whatever you want with the third party launcher and it won't mess with your stock launcher setup. They are completely separate. It won't use more battery. It doesn't really run in the background. Sheen you first install the new launcher and press the home button a prompt for which launcher to use will come up. You can select the such launcher or the new one. You can also chose to use the option you pick just once, in case you want to test it out and go back and forth between launchers, or always if you decide you like the new launcher more.
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Thanks guys any recommendation which one to use?
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Kick-Ass Joe said:
Thanks guys any recommendation which one to use?
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I personally use Apex, but many people like Nova launcher. Those are the two titans. But there's a dozens of different launchers that offer different features and UI experiences.
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I've used adw, long ago, but now i've been using nova and enjoying it over stock.
I prefer apex. Apex and nova are pretty similar. Go launcher is nice because of all the theme packs but has a lot of extra add on programming I don't care for like there own app store. Adw I've never really used
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I'm trying to organise my homescreen and I want to sort my apps into folders but I want the folders to know as just words on the homescreen instead of showing the folder. I don't really know how to explain it, I swear I've seen screenshots of people's homescreens organised like this. Does anyone have any idea?
You'll need to use a custom launcher mate
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Obagleyfreer said:
You'll need to use a custom launcher mate
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I have apex launcher installed and i've been looking for the answer for a few hours, i just don't know what to do.
Make an icon in Photoshop, Gimp or whatever (use transparent background and save as PNG), edit folder properties and use this PNG file as icon (download if to phone first of course). I'm not sure how does it work in Apex but in Nova it's pretty simple.
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