Prior to 4.4 I had been using APEX launcher. It was very clean and simple. However, they have ceased to update their launcher for a while now. Does anyone know if a launcher available out there that has similar characteristics while maintaining the same aesthetics as 4.4? Thanks XDA!
Give Nova launcher a shot. I've been using it for a while now and wouldn't go back to any other launcher.
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To add on to jayclarke94, Nova is definitely a good--if not better--alternative to Apex, however, if you want the aesthetics of 4.4 OOTB it may not hurt to opt-in for Nova's beta launcher. You can find the opt-in link on their G+ community page: https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971. It's totally free, will give you the look and feel of the Google Experience Launcher, and--better yet--has loads of customization options!
Here's a sample screenshot:
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Looks strikingly similar to the GEL, eh? :good:
Another vote for Nova. Launcher is quick, has a lot of options, and the beta has the transparent bars.
I went for prime and I feel it was worth the couple bucks to support the dev and get the gestures and unread counts.
I use Holo Launcher HD. It just updated to include KK transparency. I've used it for over a year now and like it the best. Very similar to Nova Beta but includes a few features that I really like that Nova leaves out.
Check it out, its free & on the market.
Apex is still being developed. I am on new beta for kitkat right now. Just find official thread to find release.
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Another vote for Nova. Launcher is quick, has a lot of options, and the beta has the transparent bars.
I went for prime and I feel it was worth the couple bucks to support the dev and get the gestures and unread counts.
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Unread counts is missing tons of apps though...
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Apex is still being developed. I am on new beta for kitkat right now. Just find official thread to find release.
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Same here. Also, the free version of Apex has most of the paid features from Nova such as gestures.
Another one for nova Kit Kat
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As the subject reads, I would love miui with stock icons. I know some of you may not agree, but people say that my phone looks a lot like an iphone at work when I show it off running miui. That's not a bad thing, I personally don't like it though. Anyway, if someone could come out with a "stock" theme (or whatever your want to call it) then that would be amazing.
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You could just use LauncherPro or a similar dock. The icons will still have the colored box around them, but they will be much smaller. Obviously the four big icons at the bottom will be gone as well.
That's the thing though, I like miui's launcher, but I don't the icons. I don't like their blocky-ness, if that makes much sense.
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I agree. The icons blockiness and the fact the app icons can't go into a "drawer" are the only reasons I went back to Virtuous.
+1000000000
No app drawer
No android stock Icons
Despite the fact that this MIUI Rom is awesome, those 2 things made me going back to my old android stock ROM.
And what is the interest to put an alternative launcher since if you put a launcher (LauncherPro, Zeam,..) You lose the MIUI advantages...
They should considerate that app drawer (and putting app in that drawer) is (in a ergonomic point of view) is the best thing ... Since Day 1 there's a "menu" in every phone, and seeing all my apps on the homescreen is a little bit ... disappointing me !
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As the subject reads, I would love miui with stock icons. I know some of you may not agree, but people say that my phone looks a lot like an iphone at work when I show it off running miui. That's not a bad thing, I personally don't like it though. Anyway, if someone could come out with a "stock" theme (or whatever your want to call it) then that would be amazing.
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There's a theme in the online theme section called Android2.3 that will give you the stock icons
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Check miui.us for themes. I can't remember which one it is but the icons are called Normal Android.
Found it: http://goo.gl/oTpLs
Credit to and Courtesy of miui.us. user Blind
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Hi Everyone, I Am new To The Tab2 Section, And Its my first guide on xda. Now, This Thread Will Guide You Through The Top 5 Launchers Fit For Our Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. These Selections Have Been Made On Performance, Customization, User Experience And Styling Basis. So Let's Begin:
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Now, we are all familiar with the GO family. It has impressed us for many years, but not now. Though good in looks but this launcher is quiet embarrassing, the app drawer icon is small and on the top of the screen. It has many themes, many addons but still it dosen't fulfil the requirements.
Play rating: 4.1*
My Rating: 3.5*
Play Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.go.launcherpad&hl=en
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This is the perfect launcher i was able to find. It's got everything in it, all the customization thingies, its fast, light, and the best of all, user friendly. I highly recommend this to all users. On Google Play Its got 4.5 rating and over 5,000,000 installs.
Play Rating: 4.5*
My Rating: 5*
Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&hl=en
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Reserved. Still Reviewing The Rest Launchers
I would also suggest smart launcher , buzz launcher and nova launcher !!
I can make a review for these launchers if you like
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I've been using apex for a while. Seems pretty good with a little more customization than stock.
Also i recomend tsf shell launcher.
Its really cool because it has features which no other launcher have. You can move freely(not in a grid) apps and folders, also widgets(resize freely them too). It does need much ram but thats not problem on our tab. We still have much free ram, even after using apps.
Only downside is the prize.
I'm using nova,smooth for my taby
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As the topic says whats your favorite launcher? Im using the free version of nova launcher atm, but i would like to know og theres something better before i buy it.
I use stock the stock TW launcher, but Action launcher is decent.
I always use the Google Now launcher. Simple, clean and smooth
I've used Themer for the past couple years because I like custom screens, but don't want to spend a lot of time customizing every little thing. That said, since I've had the S6, Themer has been both buggy and crashing a lot. Maybe it needs a bug update for Lollipop issues.
I use Smart Launcher Pro 2.
I love this fast and simple launcher.
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I love the Google Now launcher but don't like using it on the S6 cause of its 4x4 grid. Wish there was an option for 4x5
Nova launcher for me
Nova launcher for me
galaxy S6
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Nova launcher for me
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I have been using Nova Launcher Premium, and will also check out Smart Launcher Pro 2, why not if it works.
For a long time I used Nova Launcher Prime. The paid version.
Few months back, switched to Action Launcher 3 and it is a keeper. The Covers and shutters are fantastic ideas. It is fairly basic otherwise, but those 2 features alone along with side swipe app drawer was enough for me to switch to it.
Using it on all my devices.
For now i use TouchWiz. New version is very good.
Tested Google Now Launcher but i feel it laggy. Probably not optimized?
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For now i use TouchWiz. New version is very good.
Tested Google Now Launcher but i feel it laggy. Probably not optimized?
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Was laggy for me too. I really like the swipe right to google now, but the lag kills it for me. I've been using Nova Launcher beta, and its working good for me. Swipe up for google now will have to do.
Only TouchWiz works with all stock widgets so, I prefer it lol. But Asus launcher and Terrain are good alternatives.
Enviado do meu Galaxy S6
Stock TW launcher for me too. This is the first time ever I've stuck with TW.
New tw is nice but dont like the limited app drawer. No hide apps feature
Nova Launcher Prime beta.
My Launcher on Asus Zenfone 4 [emoji1]
I use apex launcher pro @ Samsung I9300
Action launcher 3 here as well. Love it on my rooted g2 and tab pro
Smart Launcher for me. I tried several launchers the last years but this is the best so far. Simple, not much resource consuming and all apps can be categorized.
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What's up everyone? I was wondering if anyone is running custom launchers or Icons on their Turbo 2. Was looking to run some different from stock. Is it possible on the T2? If so post up some screenshots of the launchers and icon packs. Would love to get some ideas for my T2.
Sincerely,
-Rick
There's a few here, you can run any launcher you want. I went with the Google Now launcher because I had it on my previous phone, it really doesn't look any different then stock though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro...-screenshots-homescreens-lockscreens-t3237992
I've always used nova. Since my HTC aria lol.
Nova prime
@mjones73 thank you for the opinion and the link about to go read up on it now.
@deeje00 thank you for the opinion. I was thinking about nova
@18t thank you for the opinion. Going to be checking out nova.
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Smart Launcher 3.0 has replaced Nova Prime as my day to day launcher.
I purchased Apex Pro and Nova Prime a couple of years ago for my old LG G2 -- switched back and forth a couple of times, but have been using Nova Prime on the T2 for the last few weeks. Very happy with it. Features are extremely similar between choices like Nova and Apex. I like being able to adjust icon size, number of rows and columns, overlapping widgets and response to swipes and touches, as well as customizing transitions and the app gallery.
Nova has always felt like a truly polished professional product. I look around at others every few months, but generally land back on Nova most of the time.
How many are running their T2 with developer options turned on?
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What icon packs are everyone running?
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Anyone ever get this error message on play store? Trying to download nova prime on an S3
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I would suggest going to the Galaxy S3 forum. This is for the Moto X Force and Droid Turbo 2
@waterninja I got my girl signed up here in the community. Just figured I'd post up real quick in case any Dev's were in that worked on them
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Anyone running developer options on their T2?
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As the title says... Are there any launchers that work properly on the S8?
Trebuchet/Catapult dont even load, and most of the others have a retarded semi-transparent gradient that makes it look just hideous.
Nova has been working perfect.
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Another Nova Prime works a treat...
There never was any competition
This launcher hands down
I never understood why it gets so little recognition.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher2&hl=en
I used it back when it was SSlauncher and now total launcher never failed me
You will never look at another launcher the same way after you try this one..
A little tricky at first but that is only because it has gazillion ways (unlimited?) to config it <3
Nova works flawlessly for me. Snappy, fast, simple and lots of swipe features.
Another vote for Nova. I haven't installed it on my S8 yet but I will after I play around with it stock for awhile. But Nova never let me down and I have used it on many phones and tablets.
Yep. Nova. I tried the new version of pixel launcher released on 3 April, and it had a small amount of lag. Nova is nova. If you're used to it, it works like it does on any other device. I waiting on the supposed reboot from Apex sometime next month, however.
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Nova FTW. Works great!
Actionlauncher also works flawless
My Nova launcher crashes daily, and I have no idea why. It did the same think on my V20...
i have been using evie launcher. it works fine
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Of course Nova Prime...
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My Nova launcher crashes daily, and I have no idea why. It did the same think on my V20...
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that might be down to a widget or something on the homescreen..
Nova works fine on my end.
Plus 1 for nova prime
Why would a widget cause Nova to crash?
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Why would a widget cause Nova to crash?
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Incompatibility? Bug? Try it w/o any widgets and add them back one at a time. If it crashes before it even starts up for the first time then its probably not a widget...
Nova is the best
Nova works perfectly for me
I went kinda nuts after first getting my s8 and I tried nearly all of them out there :silly:
Hands down the best one I found was N launcher pro (it's on the play store). Not only is it beautiful but it is 100% rock solid! It has NEVER crashed on me, or at least if it did I didn't notice.
Lots of people love Nova launcher but I personally was not a fan of the way it looked. YMMV.
Hacked up a quick example of my config.