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I'm looking for the best launcher replacement for my Nexus 7. Seems like Holo, Nova, and Apex offer a lot of the same features, so what have people's experience been with them? If you have a preference, what is the make-or-break feature that one launcher has the others don't? All three have a free and pay option, so if anyone has bought the full versions, do you recommend them over the free ones?
I like nova the best. Like the options it has, although a lot have similar ones.
Nova Launcher is my favorite but once you activate the Tablet UI (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780970) well it is not perfect.
So yeah, the one I love of the most is Apex Launcher Beta based on Jelly Bean. You can get it here : http://apex.anddoes.com/Download.aspx?type=beta
Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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stock
Tarhaomenapuu said:
Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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What is this launcher? Can't find it,.
jamesst20 said:
What is this launcher? Can't find it,.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikusoft.launcher7
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with me, stock is best one :good::good:
I've been using chameleon for the past weeks, awesome and productive!
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Depends on what dpi you run. Nova for <=177.
Tarhaomenapuu said:
Or you can just w8 launcher7 and enjoy surface-like beast.
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Launcher 7 doesn't scale very well at all (unless windows 8 is supposed to have those giant tiles)
he's working on a launcher8 but.. who knows.
Latest Apex Beta runs pretty smooth.. with all those JB features. Essentially its stock + a ton of neat features.
Apex Pro all the way
mrpeepers86 said:
I'm looking for the best launcher replacement for my Nexus 7. Seems like Holo, Nova, and Apex offer a lot of the same features, so what have people's experience been with them? If you have a preference, what is the make-or-break feature that one launcher has the others don't? All three have a free and pay option, so if anyone has bought the full versions, do you recommend them over the free ones?
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Apex Launcher on its paid version is a must.
I know it is very personal choices but the coding in apex is much more clean and lean than the others and the performance of this launcher is usually superior.
Also if you have little money to waste ( or i should say invest lol ) You should definitely buy the pro version of apex. It is worth it
ADW Ex, no doubt.
I use Nova. I can't say one bad thing about it. I haven't tried any of the others, but I haven't felt the need to switch after installing it.
ADW EX personally. I love the new features, and it's buttery smooth. It's all in one search bar/menu button is awesome.
Spb shell 3d. Love it. Nova my second choice.
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Nova with the Sphere theme is awesome! This is my setup......
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I tried Apex, Holo and Nova.
They all have "bigger" app/dock icons, compared to the stock launcher. I don't like it, because the icons get fuzzy/grainy.....
I'll stick with the stock launcher.....
(Or am i doing something wrong ? Tried other themes etc.....)
greez
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Zenith24 said:
I tried Apex, Holo and Nova.
They all have "bigger" app/dock icons, compared to the stock launcher. I don't like it, because the icons get fuzzy/grainy.....
I'll stick with the stock launcher.....
(Or am i doing something wrong ? Tried other themes etc.....)
greez
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Can you see my screenshot? Here is another. My dock apps looks really polished and shiny. No blurriness whatsoever. I really like Nova. Just wish there was an option to select different docks styles like Apex.
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I have been running Cyanogen Mod ROM for so long, and used to standard settings like making the screen grid 5x5, I know that is not an option with a stock Nexus.
What launcher would you recommend for the Nexus 4 that allows those tweaks ? I know there is Nova...Apex...and ADW is back again. Will these launchers still allow new 4.2 features to work, like the new notification stuff, etc... ?
The notification system is within the OS not the launcher so yes, you can choose Apex, Nova or ADW. I don't believe 4.2 makes any drastic changes to the launcher that will opt you to use the stock one instead of a third party alternative. Not to mention the devs for these launchers are still pretty active so if there's something new in the 4.2 launcher, you'll see them update it pretty quick on their launcher.
I'll personally be running ADW or Nova.
I'll probably use Nova. Nova and Apex are damn near identical minus a few differences. I paid for both, but originally started using Nova regularly because it felt smoother.
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I'll probably use the stock one until CM10.1 or whatever they call it comes out, then Trebuchet.
I'm going to give Nova a shot. I use it on my GNex and it is pretty beast and suits my needs.
I paid for Nova prime I'm gonna use it lol. Fast as all hell on my nexus so I'll assume its faster on the four.
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I use go launcher and Contacts EX
Nova and rest lack to many feature and aren't even free.......
Been using Nova with all my roms flashed and will use it with the N4!
Stock all day
I bought Nova back when it was on sale and haven't looked back since. It's pretty much the stock launcher (same source) but with added features.
Nova or Apex are both good. Apex better on battery but Nova is richer.
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Holo gets no respect.
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I currently use the full version of Nova and find it awesome but heard Apex is smoother on the Nexus 7. Discuss
Thanks a ton guys
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I prefer Nova and use it on my phone, but apex is definitely smoother on this device and is what I use. There's no pullback when moving through homescreens using apex, which is huge IMO.
I use Nova and have extremely fast screen transitions. I don't know what was meant by 'pullback'. I tried Apex also and definitely prefer Nova in conjunction with 'Notification Toggle' which provides true one-touch toggling for rooted users of the various radios.
I tried out Nova and Apex free versions when I first got my Nexus and couldn't tell any difference. It's really personal preference in my opinion. Does it feel smoother to you?
In the end I went with Nova Prime.
ETA: Maybe check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901511
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I don't know what was meant by 'pullback'.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35732908&postcount=616
In my opinion, Nova is smoother than Apex. I'm not sure about on the N7 though. I used Trebuchet on it before it broke .
The Pull back you are talking about was fixed with last update just a couple days ago now nova is smooth as butter and I highly recommend it
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The Pull back you are talking about was fixed with last update just a couple days ago now nova is smooth as butter and I highly recommend it
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Cool, I'll definitely check it out then.
Edit: Yep, they definitely fixed it. Much better. I'll most likely stick with Nova now.
definitely Nova Launcher...
I was using Apex and loving it!!
until for some reason on my Nexus 7, when i landscape mode, widgets didnt work,
i tried reset factory,
delete Apex cache, then reinstall,
still in landscape widgets dont work,
so i changed to Nova and the customization is superb and perfect, loving it at the moment...
I used to use Go Laucher
Now I am using Nova Launcher Prime
It gives you more customization
Apex seems to be much smoother in my opinion.
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I have both paid for versions. I'm currently using Nova Prime on the 7 as u love the fact you can set a custom tap action for folders and have swipe open the folder. So I have a folder with various browsers I use but a tap on the folder opens chrome.
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Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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I really like Google's stock Google now kitkat launcher. I would like a bit more customization and have considered giving Nova launcher a try but the new Google search is really nice and would be hard to give up.
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Running stock as well even though tempted to root except for stupid Knox. However this 4.4.2 was the reason I had rooted my GS3 but now not sure why. Enjoying Google launcher w/OK Google for ease but have been going back and forth with EverythingMe. Favorite launcher has been Nova Prime but I'm trying to make things a little simpler so with OK or EverythingMe.
My thought has been who has deeper pockets to do things right Google or app co's? For that reason been trying to utilize stock items to see how they compare. Google Now, Maps, Chrome beta, Photo etc.... In that case EverythingMe has been great because it anticipates what I will use.
As with anything always comes down to personal preference.
REALLY wish Google (OK Google) Launcher could just be added to different launchers that feature is what I like but prefer other launchers.
Nova Launcher, Apex, Lightning.... Just to name a few!
Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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optimummind said:
Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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I'll second Holo, but does nova and apex do tabbed app drawers?
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Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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Kk launcher is the best
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+1 for Nova
I've tried mostly all the launchers from the store and keep coming back to Nova. I'd say Apex is a close second for me. Never really got into Next or Go myself.
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+1 Nova and i use the kitkat experience theme
I like golauncher because of how much customization you can do. I'm ocd with wanting everything a specific way
There was a time when golauncher was spamming with nags like crazy, but that seems to be a lot better now. If you haven't looked at it lately, it's come a long way from what it used to be.
my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
Been using Nova forever. Nice updates, smooth and clean.
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my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
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Yeah, golauncher has a backup and restore feature also and it is very handy
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...rings-google-homescreen-to-gpe-nexus-devices/
It's also working on my non-GPE V500 running cyanogenmod
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http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...rings-google-homescreen-to-gpe-nexus-devices/
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Have you tried it? Wondering how it compares to nova as far as speed, stability. The voice command features look pretty cool!
The "OK Google" stuff is very cool, but I went straight back to Nova Launcher. It's a bit faster, I prefer being able to customise my home screen a little more, and the enormo-icons in stock KitKat annoy me. It's nice to have to option though, I'll probably play with it a little more
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It's good they are starting to put GEL in the PlayStore, but all that was needed is a CM11/AOSP based KitKat Rom running on any device and flash either stock or full modular stock ParanoidAndroid Gapps and you've got GEL.
BTW I love the larger icons that are in the GEL!
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