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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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).
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does anyone know if there is an app that changes the layout of the homescreen? like 5x5 for icons, 6x6 (instead of the stock 4x4).
ADW Ex. (Free ADW may work too, I'm not sure.)
You can have up to 10x10 and icon size is adjustable too.
Adw ex is awesome. Well worth the money, trust me.
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Is there an actual app instead of a custom launcher?
Launcher Pro also is a good choice
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Is there an actual app instead of a custom launcher?
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It would require a modified version of TouchWiz Launcher. There may be some floating around on XDA. Google search something like
"site:xda-developers.com touchwiz launcher modified"
Hi
I love samsung nature touchwhiz The one thing i do not like in touchwhiz is app drawer. So it possible to replace only app drawer ?? With any other.
Nishu_gamer said:
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I love samsung nature touchwhiz The one thing i do not like in touchwhiz is app drawer. So it possible to replace only app drawer ?? With any other.
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You will have to use an alternate launcher.
Nishu_gamer said:
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I love samsung nature touchwhiz The one thing i do not like in touchwhiz is app drawer. So it possible to replace only app drawer ?? With any other.
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I suggest you use nova launcher, not the paid version since you just want to replace the app drawer. There is a free version as well. You can still use the remaining features of touch wiz without any issues. I use nova launcher and it works without any issues with touch wiz. Cheers!
Don't forget to hit the thanks button if I helped!
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You will have to use an alternate launcher.
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yuvas said:
I suggest you use nova launcher, not the paid version since you just want to replace the app drawer. There is a free version as well. You can still use the remaining features of touch wiz without any issues. I use nova launcher and it works without any issues with touch wiz. Cheers!
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I love the home-screen of touchwhiz more then apex/nova.... SO i dont want to change launcher..
If app drawer replacement not possible then at least Samsung should give 2 options like apex/nova
1. Arrange numbers of colums and Rows according to you
2. Must have Stop full transparency option in app drawers
Hi,
What launchers are people using?
Which would be the best to be using on a table/Nexus 10. I really dont like the buttons in the middle, and would like the option to increase number of rows/columns on the screen too. Maybe some desktop gestures?
Thanks
stock
Sounds like you need Nova launcher. It's the gestures that make it a winner.
phemark said:
Hi,
What launchers are people using?
Which would be the best to be using on a table/Nexus 10. I really dont like the buttons in the middle, and would like the option to increase number of rows/columns on the screen too. Maybe some desktop gestures?
Thanks
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I'm using Apex, works great
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I'm using Apex, works great
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I haven't tried Apex on a N10 yet, but it would be the first 3rd-party launcher I would try, if that means anything
I'm using Go launcher HD. It is not on play store yet, gotta go to the go launcher website and find the apk. Pretty nice, has gestures and lots of customization. The 3 main android buttons are sstill in the middle... I don't think launchers alone can change that.
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phemark said:
Hi,
What launchers are people using?
Which would be the best to be using on a table/Nexus 10. I really dont like the buttons in the middle, and would like the option to increase number of rows/columns on the screen too. Maybe some desktop gestures?
Thanks
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If you're talking about the navigation buttons (back, home, recents), then you can't change that with a launcher. Launcher is only your homescreen. The navigation bar is part of the systemui.apk
Go for apex
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Configured Apex, works fine.
Do you know if plus version gives two finger system menu?
And how to change buttons from the middle to the side?
Apex and Nova both do what I want.. they seem pretty similar. What I can't figure out is if one of them is better in terms of battery usage, speed, stability, etc? Apex on my Nexus 7 had a bug where icon/folder labels disappeared when I rotated the device, so I switched to Nova. The Apex dev said he would fix that in the next update though.
Nova. Loved the ability to overlap widgets.
Nova and Apex Launcher are the two most widely used launchers and offer basically the same features on both and will do anything you need. SS Launcher is also good but is much more "difficult" to set up perfect since it has no grid, you just drag whatever you want wherever you want.
This one might be good for some users too:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaGFtZWxlb25sYXVuY2hlciJd
phemark said:
Hi,
What launchers are people using?
Which would be the best to be using on a table/Nexus 10. I really dont like the buttons in the middle, and would like the option to increase number of rows/columns on the screen too. Maybe some desktop gestures?
Thanks
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I like the stock launcher enough, but I'm using Apex launcher so that I can use gestures (I have swipe up launch the app tray, swipe down launch settings, and pinch does the homescreen expose). I think Nova is supposed to be pretty good too; when ICS came out, Apex and Nova were the two most popular ICS launchers. I tried them and remember liking them both, but thought that Apex was smoother, however that was a long time ago and Nova may be just as smooth or even smoother for all I know.
Also, I like that Apex (and maybe Nova as well) has the option to keep the launcher in memory, I don't know if it just raises the OoM value or what but I hate hitting home and then needing to wait for things to reload. I don't know if this would happen much on the N10 but it happened all of the time on my TF201 if I didn't set it to stay in memory.
Also, I know this is a mater of opinion, but I can't imagine wanting to get rid of the navigation buttons! Do you use the recent apps button very much? For me, once I got in the habit of using it and not pressing home every time I wanted to switch apps, I really loved it.
I have Nova Launcher... Here is a screenshot. I know its cluttered and needs sorting but you get the idea. Everything is super quick.
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what is that weather widget you're using?
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I have Nova Launcher... Here is a screenshot. I know its cluttered and needs sorting but you get the idea. Everything is super quick.
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I'm using stock for now. I use nova on my phone, but the dock at the bottom is far cleaner join the stock launcher, than nova, at the moment. Plus the drawer and search buttons in the corner are no longer needed. I'll use nova when the ui gets patched for the new tablet layouts.
Using the weather widget from HD Widgets.
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hahnsdroid said:
Using the weather widget from HD Widgets.
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Damn! That's crowded desktop.
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Using the weather widget from HD Widgets.
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Are you having ocasional freezes and crashes?
HD widgets it's reported to cause freezes and crashes.
Hey nope, non whatsoever. All good here.
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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.
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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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I have been using Nova launcher on my last few phones and cant get myself used to TW launcher. However, it seems Samsung made it so that if you use any other launcher you can not have the full stock weather widget. Any one know if it's possible to make the widget available in other launchers or am I just completely missing something here?
hamzer11 said:
I have been using Nova launcher on my last few phones and cant get myself used to TW launcher. However, it seems Samsung made it so that if you use any other launcher you can not have the full stock weather widget. Any one know if it's possible to make the widget available in other launchers or am I just completely missing something here?
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Nope it only fully works with tw launcher due to code it relies on built into the launcher
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Search transparent clock & weather in play store. Its really nice
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