Hi guys thinking about moving from the Note 3 to the LG G2.
One thing that is annoying on the note 3 is that the launcher does not rotate to lanscapw mode. This is very annoying as my car dock is landscape.
Does the G2 do this even with a mod?
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deathshead said:
One thing that is annoying on the note 3 is that the launcher does not rotate to lanscapw mode. This is very annoying as my car dock is landscape.
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If you're using the stock launcher, you may be in the minority. Most if not all of the alternative launchers like Nova, ADW, Go, have landscape capability, you'd not be limited to such a small icon grid, and they don't require root.
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I've been playing with my Note2 for a couple of hours, was sort of sad to turn my Note1 off....
Well, what's to be said?
I'm not disappointed but I can't say I'm over-whelmed with a years worth of development and technology.
I did my best to stick with the standard home but ended up back on LauncherPro - it gives much better use of the screen size, being able to resize widgets, customize the 15(x2) dock icons etc...
The screen difference is noticeable to me - bigger screen and lower resolution is... not best.
There is an issue with using App2SD in that it believes there is no external SD, EStrong's file explorer need redirecting to the external SD too.
Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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DMax99 said:
Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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I always remove icons and widgets from the default home screen first, never noticed any lag.
Watching a video, picture-in-picture while messaging and doing other tasks is _great_ !!
DMax99 said:
Does using a 3rd party launcher make the phone more laggy?
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I've just stuck Nova on mine and it's like lightning, stock launcher is too if I'm honest.
Swyped from my finger to your face, on my Samsung Galaxy Note.
Hi guys,
Just wondering what launcher you guys are using?? I used to use Apex on my One X which was awesome but it seems pretty laggy on the note 2 as does Nova and Holo.
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Go ex
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Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
zero.fx said:
Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
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No offense, but the stock launcher sucks....I hate being stuck with big icons and low grid arrangement
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Ive tried them all. And always come back to go launcher ex.
Reasons to switch from stock. Landscape homescreen view and customise grid layouts and my main two. Add a clock/weather widget from beautiful widgets and happy days.
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Go Launcher Ex here too... Though it seems a little less smooth as the stock launcher, I prefer a custom grid (I use 5x6) and icon resizing over a 4x4 grid with too much empty useless space. Why else would you have a 5,5" screen.
A few good improvements on TouchWiz on the Note2 though, are the ability to sort the application list in the app drawer, and a 5 icon dock when running stock.
Yeah, stock launcher sucks donkeys balls for the reason already mentioned- crappy grid arrangement that you can't change. Have tried Ex, it's pretty cool, very smooth. I do prefer Apex but I'd rather have a launcher nice and smooth than laggy.
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I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
For those who doesn't know, the transparency bug in nova is already fixed
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I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Nova launcher pro and 6x5 grid, but i miss the context screen on touchwith. When i have some time spare, i test again Go launcher, on my previous phone (Arc S), it unusable, cause it's use too much memory.
I have a page here with a few Android launchers on it, if you fancy trying a few others.
Nova Launcher Premium with Circles theme > than all
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zabaknilesh said:
I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Tsf is actually pretty cool. Takes some time to get used to..but what awesome look and feel. And works amazing on this beast.
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I hated TW on my Galaxy S and Note 1, so I used Go Launcher, Launcher Pro and ADW EX. But on the Note 2, TW seems the smoothest for me switching between screens and opening apps and the app drawer.
I'm using the TW mod that gives me a 5x4 grid plus the dock on the home screen and a 6x5 grid in the app draw.
There's a 6x5 grid mod for the homescreen too.
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americasteam said:
I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
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Yes, the Nova launcher are the best:good:
Go Launcher Ex All The Way!
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I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
James Harrison said:
Here's Why:
I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
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ahh my fellow Perth buddy
your reviews are awesome..
it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
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it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
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I just grabbed my note II and compared them, honestly it's really hard to tell but you may be right. TW is the tiniest bit smoother, but it's negligible
I really like the full month view widget that seems to included with this phone. Weird thing is I can't seem to use this widget if I use any other launcher like Nova or Apex. It comes right back if I switch back to Touch Wiz.
Any suggestions?
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lostaggie said:
I really like the full month view widget that seems to included with this phone. Weird thing is I can't seem to use this widget if I use any other launcher like Nova or Apex. It comes right back if I switch back to Touch Wiz.
Any suggestions?
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Unfortunately it isn't possible as it is a touchwiz specific widget that will only work with touchwiz.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What's November!??
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It's a month on the Gregorian calendar
Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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wcr84 said:
Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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If you are referring to the animation that happens when swiping from one screen to the next then you can change it. Settings, display, home screen, screen swipe effect.
Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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If you tried everything and still don't want it, try downloading launcher applications, i.e. Launcher Pro and ADW.
You know, I picked up my wifes Flex today and even though I still noticed a slight overshoot while scrolling screens. The overshoot was not nearly as bad. Plus the transition seemed smoother.
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