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Hello,
im new to android from iPhone and with all this customization im lost in the goodness of changing everything to my liking... but what is the difference from icons, and wallpapers, themes and launchers....
will one give me the option to change all of them or is each one different.... ive been searching on the play store but am so confused...
thanks.
Launchers: available on and installable from the play store. The stock Samsung launcher is touchwiz. This is the main interface for the phone. Changing to another launcher will change the way this looks, and works.
Themes: These are modifications of the general look and feel of the phones firmware. These are done by themers here who take the stock (or custom) framework files and modify them. These are currently unavailable until the S4 has the ability to install custom firmware. The locked bootloader has to be unlocked first.
Wallpapers: The background of your screen. You can change these within the launcher, including stock touchwiz. You can add custom wallpapers and use them also, by choosing from the gallery.
Icons: Generally built into the applications and not modifyable.
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
I've never used it. Many like it.
I use Apex on my SII running 4.1.2
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I've been using Nova Launcher for a while now and it's pretty nice. Lots of things to customize, like the look and feel of the app drawer and how app screens flip or roll from one to the next. Nice thing about downloading a launcher from the playstore is it installs along side the original or in this case Touch Wiz launcher. So if you decide you don't like it, simply switch back or try a different one.
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I recommend searching - Google will get you comparisons of all the available launchers and give you full information on installing, changing settings, different features, and how to clear defaults and change launchers if the app itself doesn't offer the option. Include XDA as a search term and you'll get lots of theads around here...
One of the bonuses with Android vs. iPhone is since it's all hackable, there are TONS of threads, reviews, and blog posts on how to do anything. The browser on the phone works great (especially with this nice big screen).
You've probably started another thread that will turn into more of the same - until we get custom ROMs, you won't get any info that isn't on another thread already
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I have both Apex and Nova Launcher. I like them both. They do a great job. Until custom ROM's are available you can check out this guys site:
http://czarnomorski.pl/ (Some great simple wallpapers on his site or in app format here
He made some great themes that work with both Nova and Apex as well as Go Launcher EX or ADW Launcher. Check Play store here:
If you are using TFS Shell then you need this one:
If you install the theme you can then go into the settings of the launcher and apply it. You can apply the whole theme or just parts of it like the Icons or Wallpaper.
Enjoy.
JL84 said:
Hello,
im new to android from iPhone and with all this customization im lost in the goodness of changing everything to my liking... but what is the difference from icons, and wallpapers, themes and launchers....
will one give me the option to change all of them or is each one different.... ive been searching on the play store but am so confused...
thanks.
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Apex and Nova are great for ics while go launcher and adw look good for gingerbread and froyo. for 3d effects next and spb shell 3d is good. TSf is pretty expensive.THere are even small sized launchers like zeam or ftl for speed.
i just need the phone so i can go into the play store and mess around... need to get the apple/ app store brainwashing out of my system....
I hope you find a solution as soon as possible
I hope you find a solution as soon as possible
I honestly just started looking into launchers today, and only because of my Note 10.1, but does anyone have any thoughts on Holo Launcher? As in, I see everyone recommend Apex or Nova, but what makes either of them preferable over Holo?
mmcnulty said:
I honestly just started looking into launchers today, and only because of my Note 10.1, but does anyone have any thoughts on Holo Launcher? As in, I see everyone recommend Apex or Nova, but what makes either of them preferable over Holo?
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Only thing I know of Holo (or is it Halo?) is that it's on Paranoid Android, and from what I hear it's kind of integrated into the Rom, as I've seen people popping around asking when "we're" going to integrate it. (PS: Far as I know SlimBean has no plans on including it.)
PS: I prefer Apex.
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Only thing I know of Holo (or is it Halo?) is that it's on Paranoid Android, and from what I hear it's kind of integrated into the Rom, as I've seen people popping around asking when "we're" going to integrate it. (PS: Far as I know SlimBean has no plans on including it.)
PS: I prefer Apex.
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Totally different thing.
Holo launcher is a launcher just like nova and apex.
Halo is the PA implementation you're talking about. Very different.
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kbeezie said:
Only thing I know of Holo (or is it Halo?) is that it's on Paranoid Android, and from what I hear it's kind of integrated into the Rom, as I've seen people popping around asking when "we're" going to integrate it. (PS: Far as I know SlimBean has no plans on including it.)
PS: I prefer Apex.
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Pretty sure he's talking about the launcher, not PA's halo.
As for the launcher, I think apex and nova are much better. Holo seems to be more geared towards appealing to older versions of android (older than 4), that aren't compatible with apex or nova.
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mitchdickson said:
Totally different thing.
Holo launcher is a launcher just like nova and apex.
Halo is the PA implementation you're talking about. Very different.
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Well now I know Would explain why Holo sounded so familiar before I heard of Halo.
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chromium96 said:
As for the launcher, I think apex and nova are much better. Holo seems to be more geared towards appealing to older versions of android (older than 4), that aren't compatible with apex or nova.
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Now I know why I heard of it. my old Desire-Z, when I went back to gingerbread for some stability, I couldn't install Apex, Holo was one that was mentioned, aside from ADW.
I use Holo HD on my N4. I like it because it looks like stock but I can lock the desktop to prevent accidental changes, rename apps and it supports up/down swipe gestures in the free version. Otherwise it has too many other features I don't care for Performance is fine, can't tell the difference between stock, Nova, Apex, Holo HD.
I use it too. For me it is the best launcher with having option to adjust scrolling speed between homescreens - it is silky smooth.
mmcnulty said:
I honestly just started looking into launchers today, and only because of my Note 10.1, but does anyone have any thoughts on Holo Launcher? As in, I see everyone recommend Apex or Nova, but what makes either of them preferable over Holo?
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I like thinalc's Sony xperia launcher. You should try it.
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holo launcher
I use holo as my daily driver and really like it its stable and you can backup the layout which is really cool. I also used it on my g2x to get the jb feel.
I actually just put JB on my wife's old ass Galaxy S and the ROM usues Holo by default and she really likes it and it actually runs smooth on such an antiquated device I imagine it would be good on an N⁴
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Has anyone tried a 3rd party launcher for this beast? Which ones run great on this baby? I have only been running the stock launcher, but I'd like to hear from others that have tried other ones.
I've been using nova since day one. Works great.
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Plus 1 for nova prime!
Nova Prime here also.
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
Nova Prime here too. I use it on all my devices. Works great. It does seem to crash while renaming a app while its inside a folder in the drawer. But that's only happened twice and I doubt anyone frequently re-names apps. I LOVE the L app open/close animation on the tablet, looks amazing.
Rotkaeqpchen said:
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
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Lumos is great! I use it with... Nova!
Not seeing any particular reason those launchers are so much better than Nova for tablets though?
In any case, I already brought Action Launcher, so I might give that a whirl as it feels a bit stale having the same launcher on phone and tablet...
Nova all the way. Excellent tablet launcher.
Rotkaeqpchen said:
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
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I used to use smart launcher but I really don't see how its better for tablets. LUMOS icons are sick though. I'm using Belle right now which I think is also pretty nice looking.
Belle: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daeva112.iconpack.belleui&hl=en
Currently using the Google Experience launcher with some xposed tweaks
Nova is usually my goto, but on tablets I don't usually use the launcher much, so I am went with the Google launcher.
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so there are a lot of third party launchers out there, what do you vote for as the best and why??
i currently use nova launcher but i want to try another launcher for my s5
Opt for launcher x
Latest Nova Launcher beta with Pixel style icon pack.
I like stock Pixel look better than Nexus look.
launcher
I am currently using CM 3d launcher. I have grown accustomed to using. I like when someone picks up my phone to try and find stuff it's hard cause they don't know where to look.
I'm using evie it is similar to ASAP launcher, I like the intuitive design compared with other launchers out there
JOB....T said:
so there are a lot of third party launchers out there, what do you vote for as the best and why??
i currently use nova launcher but i want to try another launcher for my s5
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I've tried many.... I keep going back to nova.... easiest and most customization....
what launcher you are using and why
I have used many launchers and it seems though some are smaller size wise most use up to the 123mb that TW uses (this includes unread plugins and such) even Trebuchet from CM is using from 99-122mb.
Just wondering if there is a gem hiding that I havent used
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Zeam- too old has issues now
Nova- memory hog
Apex- out of date
Lightning- uses alot of memory
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Touchwiz! ?
Stuck on GoLauncher... I know it's heavy , but so used to it.. Will move to something simpler soon
Nova prime is still the best, it's been regularly updated and has the best customizations. Every launcher is a memory hog, so you might as well choose the best lol
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Been using Nova launcher for years now and have never regretted my decision, even after using alternatives like golauncher, apex, trebuchet, etc I would still find myself reinstalling nova. Another reason for my love for it is the constant updates and implementation of new animations each time a new Android version comes out, it is versatile and as surprised as I am to hear people point out is a memory hog this is one issue I have never experienced.
true would be nice though to have a truly light weight launcher.
Using Mihome launcher
Nova launcher, prime. Worth the donation, and the devs maintain it. I bought ADW a long time ago, but it's growing cobwebs.
Anybody use the sense 7 launcher and apps?
Nova
Nova, because of the ability to have a scrollable dock. I have 5 pages (25 icons) there, so I almost never need to use the app drawer.
I love the tsf 3d launcher and use it with the lines icon pack. Comes with its own weather widget which I love
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Smart launcher works best for me
I know that I'm inviting hate by saying it, but I'm using the Google Now Launcher on my Galaxy Note 4 N910T. Used Nova religiously my my GS3 and Note 2, then got a Nexus 5 on launch day and got hooked on Google Now. Haven't really tried anything since, though I might revisit the launcher scene if I'm looking to change things up.
I'm still on stock ROM, but using Nova Launcher. I think I misread the poll and voted stock. Sorry.
Nova or Apus launcher
no hate for the Google now laucher, if you use it as its meant it is pretty sweet and has good functionality. I myself tried out Windows launcher wasn't super impressed that's why I use android lol