What I like: 3 gig of ram, SD800 processor, SD card slot. What I really don't like is the onscreen buttons. I use Nova Launcher and have my M7 configured 6 rows by 7 columns. The 7th row is the dock. But with the M8 it may not be possible to get 6 rows because of the space the onscreen navigation buttons take up. I may not be able determine the number of useable rows until I get the M8 in my hands and install Nova launcher. When you are short on space, the icons will partially cover up the text below the icons. Anyone using Nova launcher have any thoughts on this? Here is my present homescreen :
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hello all
have a look at the attached screenshot. i decreased the screensize (smaller). now i can just use the space like for the standard screensize. i tried some apps already but with no app i can use the full space
i prefer have rather 1 home screen with all what i want as having 5 home screens
any hints so far
thanks
Try Launcher Pro from the app store to change from the default home launcher...in the options you can specify how many columns and rows your home screen(s) have, so that you can fill up all that unused space with icons if you wish.
You can't fill it because the launcher doesn't think they're there. The stock launcher is 5x5. Decreasing the density doesn't give you more rows&columns.
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mrgrey1701 said:
Try Launcher Pro from the app store to change from the default home launcher...in the options you can specify how many columns and rows your home screen(s) have, so that you can fill up all that unused space with icons if you wish.
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spot on with this response.
Pille69 said:
hello all
have a look at the attached screenshot. i decreased the screensize (smaller). now i can just use the space like for the standard screensize. i tried some apps already but with no app i can use the full space
i prefer have rather 1 home screen with all what i want as having 5 home screens
any hints so far
thanks
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you might be interested of this. Laungh-X Pro is the solution!
hello ovigt
thank you for the name of the software.
i will try it
i found awd launcher yesterday. and it fulfill the wishes
as you can see in the screen 8x6 icons. if i place a bigger icon (like the watch - 2 icon size) it still allow me to put some next to it.
do they have a trial version ?
i mean - the 1.8 are not the problem - if that tool is what i am looking for. it needs to be smooth with movements, not a battery killer and easy to handle.
thank you
Hey Guys,
Just coming from a Nexus 4 running APEX launcher with a 5x6 icon grid on the home screen and one thing that is really going to bug me, if I keep Touchwiz on the S4, is only having a 4 column Icon grid, despite the large S4 screen and high resolution.
First question is therefore, is it possoble to to increase the number of icons on the screen from touchwiz. Unfortunately I suspect the answer to this is No.
Secondly, If I use the Apex or Nova launcher, which of the new S4 features will I loose. for istance will air gestures and air view still still work?
1st u answered ur own question
2nd u will only lose widgets those features are for apps not launcher
As with everyone else I suppose I've updated my Nexus 4 to 4.4.2 and installed GEL and the new Search .apks
One question I have is this though, as I'm still using Apex Pro at the moment (as I've paid for it I thought I'd still use it!) with the Transparent Notification and Bottom Bar, can anyone tell me what the wallpaper dimensions should be for when I edit my photos to fit nicely!...
I've noticed some of my old wallpapers I used under JellyBean are not reaching the bottom of the screen and cutting off half way through the Button Bar!!!
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Sim
Using Nova to achieve a semi AOSP look/feel.
This is nothing new here, but thought I'd share as we DONT have root exploit so this would be the next best thing (for me at least.)
I dislike most manufacturer ROM launchers. Nova fills the gap nicely.
Simply restored my nova backup from my previous z1c.
I also chose Google keyboard as I find its much easier and it's predictive text is more accurate then Sony's keyboard - specifically when using swipe (personal preference.)
Feel free to add your own suggestions to this thread.
http://youtu.be/z2IlyuyUJXw
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Declutter App drawer:
Hidden unused apps from app drawer via nova shown below
(Should have showcased this list in the video but forgot)
Besides the Home screen, is there a way I can have the next screen display the app I most frequently use and constantly update it? For example, I've used Apps A, D, K, and J more often than others so they are listed at the top of the "secondary" screen in the order I've use them the most on average; that being said, if I were to begin to use App L much more often than K and J, it would automatically appear on that screen and listed right after Apps A and D. App K and J would move down the order. Hope I made my question clearer rather than more confusing. Appreciate any assistance on this one.
You might have to look for widgets for favorite apps, or a different launcher. Nova for example makes the first row of the app drawer as most used apps.
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Thanks. Does Nova do only the first row or should I rather ask, what's the max amount of Apps it keeps track of?
Just the top 4 most used apps. Again it's not the best solution. You need a widget and put it on another home panel.
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You're right. I cam across Nova and it's not what I'm really looking for. I found a widget (Favorite Apps) but it doesn't seem to be working. I e-mailed the developer but it's been 2 days and haven't gotten no response. Hopefully I'll get a response soon because this widget seems to be the only one that actually does what I was looking for.