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[TIP] How to easily get 1-2 hours extra battery life

Freezing these apps gave me an average of 2 hours extra battery.

You might as well post how to freeze them in my opinion

djricekcn said:
You might as well post how to freeze them in my opinion
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Or AntTek App Manager, free.

You can natively freeze them with ICS, in your app drawer (stock TW Launcher) drag the app icon to app info, and click disable

I removed them. No need to freeze if your plan on not using them. Free up internal space.
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In case anyone is using aftermarket launchers;
Settings>application manager>all>(application to be frozen)>disable
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Bowsa2511 said:
You can natively freeze them with ICS, in your app drawer (stock TW Launcher) drag the app icon to app info, and click disable
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Not sure what you mean by drag the app to app info....

BonesHopkins said:
Not sure what you mean by drag the app to app info....
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From your app drawer, click and hold on the program you want, and it should take you to your home screen....at the top you should see "App Info". Drag the app icon onto that and it'll display the info you need.

thenikeman said:
From your app drawer, click and hold on the program you want, and it should take you to your home screen....at the top you should see "App Info". Drag the app icon onto that and it'll display the info you need.
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hrmm...maybe it's because I haven't had my morning tequila shot yet but I don't see any such app info icon when I do what you're saying. I go to the app drawer, click and hold an app, it takes me to the home screen, but there's nothing anywhere that says app info.
Could this be something that's not on the ATT version of the phone?
::edit:: ok...I'm an idiot. I found it....but it's at the bottom of the screen, not at the top.

I just disabled them except for samsung account which I use for Samsung Dive.

Bowsa2511 said:
You can natively freeze them with ICS, in your app drawer (stock TW Launcher) drag the app icon to app info, and click disable
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I don't see any disable option. I see the standard force stop clear data all that jazz

shmag18 said:
I don't see any disable option. I see the standard force stop clear data all that jazz
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I had to uninstall updates and then disable became an option.
Using the app info method works great if you are not rooted.
In the event you are rooted, using TB is easier. both work without any issues for all listed apps in the op.
THANKS!:good:

lopezpm said:
Titanium backup
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whoa whoa whoa! not so many steps at once!

Thanks, already using cpu sleeper.
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Do you need to be rooted to do this?
edit, never mind I figured it out, didn't know ICS could do that.

d1ez3 said:
Do you need to be rooted to do this?
edit, never mind I figured it out, didn't know ICS could do that.
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No sir. You can do this with most of the pre-installed carrier software. I believe the option is "disable". When you see it you'll know what I mean. In fact it was the one thing that made me think that I wouldn't have to root my phone. Then I quickly got annoyed by the T-Mobile startup and shut down sounds. Can someone please tell T-Mobile to leave the standard start up and shut down sequence alone. I mean expect that from Verizon; Have you heard any of their phones start up? They're crazy obnoxious.

Great feature! You can also go to settings-applications-all and do or that way. Just uninstall updates and then you will have the disable button. Thanks for the top all.
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so what exactly is media hub and music hub? also what about s suggest, what is that?

S Suggest shows your popular apps.

Touchwiz vs. November & other Launchers

Is the S-Pen or any other functionality lost when a 3rd party launcher is used? If some functionality is lost, what is last? Can you increase the number of rows or columns for icons on home pages with Touchwiz?
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KruseLudsMobile said:
Is the S-Pen or any other functionality lost when a 3rd party launcher is used? If some functionality is lost, what is last? Can you increase the number of rows or columns for icons on home pages with Touchwiz?
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no, it is not lost. you can use it, even with other launchers

KruseLudsMobile said:
Is the S-Pen or any other functionality lost when a 3rd party launcher is used? If some functionality is lost, what is last? Can you increase the number of rows or columns for icons on home pages with Touchwiz?
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What's November!??
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My keyboard is too smart for it's own good, I was trying to say "Nova" launcher, not "November". Does Touchwiz allow you to increase the number of icon tows and columns on the home screen?
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Do you lose multiwindow ?

lionel7 said:
Do you lose multiwindow ?
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No u don't
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lionel7 said:
Do you lose multiwindow ?
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No it still works.
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using apex launcher. Everything works fine.

Does the default Touchwiz that comes with the phone allow you to alter the number of rows and columns for icons?
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No its not...
Only a customized one that is not available yet
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KruseLudsMobile said:
Does the default Touchwiz that comes with the phone allow you to alter the number of rows and columns for icons?
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Try this and report
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46021581
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Touchwiz columns and rows
The hack you are showing me is the only way to have more columns and rows with Touchwiz?

I understand that custom launchers still allow the s-pen functions to operate.
However, will a custom rom say a cm10.1 based rom allow this as well as allow the syncing between the note and the smart watch?
If not, how could I over come this, I want a cm10.1 which allows me to use all the s=pen functions and smart watch functions properly..
Appreciate any help.

kentykentkent said:
I understand that custom launchers still allow the s-pen functions to operate.
However, will a custom rom say a cm10.1 based rom allow this as well as allow the syncing between the note and the smart watch?
If not, how could I over come this, I want a cm10.1 which allows me to use all the s=pen functions and smart watch functions properly..
Appreciate any help.
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You can't. S pen features are built into the tw framework.
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In that case is there any two based rom or launcher that allows custom themes?
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Unhived__Mind said:
What's November!??
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It's the month after October:laugh::laugh:
maybe what the OP meant is Nova Launcher

I have tested out Nova Launcher for a few days, found one little thing, the write with your pen function on the samsung keyboard makes nova and or the keyboard crash.

ryttge said:
I have tested out Nova Launcher for a few days, found one little thing, the write with your pen function on the samsung keyboard makes nova and or the keyboard crash.
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Hi,
theres an update for Note 3 keyboard.
go to Google Play and Search for "Samsung Keyboard Note 3" and click "Update"
You need to restart your phone afterwards. Try and report here after.
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red_brindle said:
Hi,
theres an update for Note 3 keyboard.
go to Google Play and Search for "Samsung Keyboard Note 3" and click "Update"
You need to restart your phone afterwards. Try and report here after.
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Worked like a charm thanks a lot mate.

Unhived__Mind said:
What's November!??
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It's a month on the Gregorian calendar

The Google Experience .....

I haven't seen anyone really mention this if someone had I apologize. In flashing and modding my Note 3i have discovered that KitKat 4.4 is a popular topic. We now have some of the apps to flash to our devices and now we have the actual stock Android launcher from KitKat 4.4!!!!!! The Google Experience Launcher is amazing by far the best stock launcher ever and one of the smoothest I have ever used also. I have been using it for a day and after set up I am currently using it as my daily. The only thing I really don't like is that you are unable to change the icons on the home screen and there are no native gestures implemented but no big deal. Now they have implemented some major changes the app drawer now contains only your apps, widgets have their own section, you can arrange and add more home screens. Google Now is actually completely incorporated into the launcher itself and the search bar is constantly listening for you to say Ok Google to start a search using voice commands through Google Now. There are 3 apk's you will have to install to make this work they are totally dependant upon each other so if one is missing it will not open or work. I will post a link for you so you can download and give it a try for yourself I hope you guys enjoy and remember I did not create this or have anything to do with it I am just sharing it. If you brick your device it's not my fault ...
Link to original post
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Screen shots and download links below....
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!

Screeshots
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!

Download Files Here included the Hangouts w/sms also
Just download and install like normal Apk's !!!!!!!
https://db.tt/yYBEINwp
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The only problem I noticed is that the icons in the app drawer are huge, which makes them look blurry
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I wish that app settings in xposed framework would work on this. I tried it and it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions?
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Just a heads up that you'll need to go into Google Now's language settings and change them to English UK and then back to English US for the search function to not start crashing. I actually just left mine on English UK and haven't run into any issues.
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I changed the screen density to 300 in the build prop and I like the way it looks, but when I press the home button it goes to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Does anyone know why?
Edit... If I use samsung's keyboard this doesn't happen. So I'm now happy.
Edit 2....its popping up again.
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Just a quick question, how do we change back to stock of we don't like it... Do we just uninstall the apk's and reboot? Thanks in advanced...
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Also how do we install the apk's, so we just drop them in the app folder or yahoo the and install the app? Thanks again...
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lyall29 said:
I changed the screen density to 300 in the build prop and I like the way it looks, but when I press the home button it goes to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Does anyone know why?
Edit... If I use samsung's keyboard this doesn't happen. So I'm now happy.
Edit 2....its popping up again.
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Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher and to install the apk's you just download and install them like you would an app from the play store just click the download and hit install that's it
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!

dreDrennon1 said:
I haven't seen anyone really mention this if someone had I apologize. In flashing and modding my Note 3i have discovered that KitKat 4.4 is a popular topic. We now have some of the apps to flash to our devices and now we have the actual stock Android launcher from KitKat 4.4!!!!!! The Google Experience Launcher is amazing by far the best stock launcher ever and one of the smoothest I have ever used also. I have been using it for a day and after set up I am currently using it as my daily. The only thing I really don't like is that you are unable to change the icons on the home screen and there are no native gestures implemented but no big deal. Now they have implemented some major changes the app drawer now contains only your apps, widgets have their own section, you can arrange and add more home screens. Google Now is actually completely incorporated into the launcher itself and the search bar is constantly listening for you to say Ok Google to start a search you voice commands through Google Now. There are 3 apk's you will have to install to make this work they are totally dependant upon each other so if one is missing it will not open or work. I will post a link for you so you can download and give it a try for yourself I hope you guys enjoy and remember I did not create this or have anything to do with it I am just sharing it. If you brick your device it's not my fault ...
Link to original post
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
Screen shots and download links below....
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
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I have installed all three apps but I Dont have the always listening feature working. Is there a certain order that they have to be installed in? Any other special dependencies that need to be met? I've done the process of searching and changing laguages but not always listening working. The search works but I have to hit the button and it doesn't say "Say OK Google" to search. Any ideas?

If everything is installed and you have the launcher working just say Google or Ok Google while on the homescreen there is no special order to install the apps
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dreDrennon1 said:
Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher and to install the apk's you just download and install them like you would an app from the play store just click the download and hit install that's it
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
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Thanks for the help but the keyboard still pops up. I changed the screen density on my nexus 4 running also KitKat and it does the same thing.
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lyall29 said:
Thanks for the help but the keyboard still pops up. I changed the screen density on my nexus 4 running also KitKat and it does the same thing.
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That may be something to do with the dpi I don't know about that I didn't change anything on mine
My Galaxy Note 3 Is Definately A Go .......

dreDrennon1 said:
If everything is installed and you have the launcher working just say Google or Ok Google while on the homescreen there is no special order to install the apps
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Launcher is installed and works but does not respond to voice. Notice the screenshot attached and how it differs from yours...mine doesn't say "say Google to search" or whatever.

My doesn't either anymore that goes away after you use it a could of times hit the menu button> settings> and make sure Google Now is turned on
My Galaxy Note 3 Is Definately A Go .......

dreDrennon1 said:
My doesn't either anymore that goes away after you use it a could of times hit the menu button> settings> and make sure Google Now is turned on
My Galaxy Note 3 Is Definately A Go .......
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Check and check...

dreDrennon1 said:
Just go to the app manager and clear defaults in the launcher!
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Unfortunately, mine says "no defaults set" and the "clear defaults" button is greyed out. Weird.

bigmout said:
Unfortunately, mine says "no defaults set" and the "clear defaults" button is greyed out. Weird.
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Hit the home button and pick a default launcher
My Galaxy Note 3 Is Definately A Go .......

xavier6303 said:
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Not sure what to tell you Bro I installed and immediately said Ok Google and it worked I had to hold the phone kind of close but I always do that with voice commands
My Galaxy Note 3 Is Definately A Go .......

dreDrennon1 said:
Hit the home button and pick a default launcher.
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It goes automatically to Google Launcher with no Touchwiz option. A little tinkering reveals you have to clear the defaults for Google Search.

Start Watch On directly as remote

Hi everyone! I wanna know if there is a method to start Watch On as remote directly, without opening the screen with videos on TV and after click on remote button on top right of the screen... Any help would be appreciated

jordiz86 said:
Hi everyone! I wanna know if there is a method to start Watch On as remote directly, without opening the screen with videos on TV and after click on remote button on top right of the screen... Any help would be appreciated
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Not sure if there's an option for that, but you can keep it running in the pull down notification bar and as a widget on the lock screen.
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gsmyth said:
Not sure if there's an option for that, but you can keep it running in the pull down notification bar and as a widget on the lock screen.
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Yes I know, but sincerely I hate persistent apps notifications in notification bar... I have widget in lockscreen (and from some days ago the widget has change appearance, for me is very ugly...), but I prefer use complete remote from the app... However it's not a problem to click on a button after a few seconds, but if I can skip that screen can be better... Or delete also, and keep only remote
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jordiz86 said:
Yes I know, but sincerely I hate persistent apps notifications in notification bar... I have widget in lockscreen (and from some days ago the widget has change appearance, for me is very ugly...), but I prefer use complete remote from the app... However it's not a problem to click on a button after a few seconds, but if I can skip that screen can be better... Or delete also, and keep only remote
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Yea I know what you mean. I actually use IR remote as well, it's handy as it opens straight into the remote after you have used one. I know some people don't like having more than one app for one purpose but it's free and work a look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeirtv
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gsmyth said:
Yea I know what you mean. I actually use IR remote as well, it's handy as it opens straight into the remote after you have used one. I know some people don't like having more than one app for one purpose but it's free and work a look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeirtv
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Thanks, I'll take a look! But I love the style of watch on (widget excluded ), hope that someone found an escamotage
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Faster TouchWiz?

So is there any improvement in the latest touchwiz? Any opinion from S5 users? And maybe for those who had the chance to see a Note 4 from close ?
Im in S3 and I dont like the touchwiz laggy and problematic as hell. I have a fear to buy samsung device again. I am thinking of the note 4 just because of the feature to capture images and transform them in editable text.
But im worried about the touchwiz..
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Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.

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Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.
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Im using nova launcher.. but with touchwiz I mean also the samsung pre installed apps like gallery,contacts etc..
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Ahh, gotcha. Unless you're married to them for some reason, you should try replacement apps in the Play store.

gtalum said:
Ahh, gotcha. Unless you're married to them for some reason, you should try replacement apps in the Play store.
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Can you change message/phone app?
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patriotaki said:
Can you change message/phone app?
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message yes..phone no

sevomemo said:
message yes..phone no
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Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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patriotaki said:
Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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just uninstall it with titanium backup (if you have root)..hangouts is the most used replacement(it's the default messge app on nexus)

sevomemo said:
just uninstall it with titanium backup (if you have root)..hangouts is the most used replacement(it's the default messge app on nexus)
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Yea I have root but I dont like hangouts too much connection with google..I dont want to mix messages with google plus account or maybe they save messages on cloud..
Many connections with google are not so good they keep track of everyone haha
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patriotaki said:
Yea I have root but I dont like hangouts too much connection with google..I dont want to mix messages with google plus account or maybe they save messages on cloud..
Many connections with google are not so good they keep track of everyone haha
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honestly i don't know message replacement apps other than hangouts..but i did a quick search for you and i found those
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...t-sms-text-messaging-apps-for-android-1232990
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-messaging-SMS-replacement-apps-for-Android_id59083

sevomemo said:
honestly i don't know message replacement apps other than hangouts..but i did a quick search for you and i found those
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...t-sms-text-messaging-apps-for-android-1232990
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-text-messaging-SMS-replacement-apps-for-Android_id59083
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A big thanks from me to you
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sevomemo said:
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True. I was thinking of dialer replacements, but I guess you're still stuck with the same phone app. There are many messaging replacements, though I actually really like hangouts.

patriotaki said:
Is there any good message app you can recommend? I also hate that I must delete old message to have space for new ones...
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8sms from the store,freezing stock message app. About dialer, give a try to exdialer, on the store too, quick ans with nice themes. :good:

Fighting with myself over TouchWiz
I've been using alternate launchers for a long time. Was on Go Launcher for most time, but relatively recently I've moved to Noval Launcher, as it has caught up with Go Launcher features, and it seems that Go was a bit buggy in more recent releases.
All that being said, I am presuming at this point that I may want to actually utilize some of the features that TW offers, and won't be ther on other launchers. On the other hand, I too fear lag/performance issues, and loss of features in Nova that I am so accustomed to.
Of course, I suppose I need to get the phone in my hands first before worrying about TW.

You can replace the dialer by simply installing another one from the store. But when someone calls you, you will be faced with a lag followed by a black screen with status bar at top and then BOOM! The laggy samsung phone app (Don't worry your phone didn't blow up
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About the improved TW on S5, I have a S3 phone rooted with QS ROM installed and Boeffla 6.1 beta4 linaro installed and a S5 transformation pack supported by QS.
I think finally Samsh*t thought about locking the launcher, phone app in memory. That makes TW a bit faster. Opening the phone app now is faster and the lag is gone. Also switching to contacts from the phone app is lagless. But there are still some micro lags in launching an app.
Hope that I helped you with that.
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gtalum said:
Have you considered trying a different launcher? Touchwiz is very resource-intensive, but many of the third-party launchers are very quick. I'm using Google Now launcher on my Note 2, and it still flies. It will make your S3 much faster, anyway.
You could do the same thing with the Note 4, but you'd likely lose some of the S-Pen functionality.
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Problem with Google launcher is that annoying bar at the top of each screen. Cannot remove it. Pain in the butt

@home said:
Problem with Google launcher is that annoying bar at the top of each screen. Cannot remove it. Pain in the butt
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I like the search bar, but it can be removed with the GELS xposed module.

I am new to android- If I use a new launcher on the note 4 (Nova or Google Now) would I lose functionality of the S Pen or the fingerprint scanner? Thanks

Stigga said:
I am new to android- If I use a new launcher on the note 4 (Nova or Google Now) would I lose functionality of the S Pen or the fingerprint scanner? Thanks
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Nope
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DNASTY6997 said:
Nope
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Thanks! Does using a new launcher reduce some of the TW bloat/memory usage or does it go over TW and just mask it?