You can now install Google launcher so happy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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maccboy2010 said:
You can now install Google launcher so happy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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Just to be clear, this is "Google Now Launcher" not "Google Experience Launcher" that play store edition phones have. Ok, sorry, just checked and it's the same thing, somehow i thought that google now launcher is a simplified version of google experience launcher. It's the same thing
Nevertheless it's a very nice launcher, simple and sleek.
.. and it's available now on all phones with android 4.1+
It is Google now launcher
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-now-launcher-now-available-most-android-devices
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Just to be clear, this is "Google Now Launcher" not "Google Experience Launcher" that play store edition phones have
Nevertheless it's a very nice launcher, simple and sleek.
.. and it's available now on all phones with android 4.1+
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What's the difference?
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What's the difference?
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Ok, sorry, just checked and it's the same thing, somehow i thought that google now launcher is a simplified version of google experience launcher. It's the same thing
Gnl is very good
I hate the icon size, and the draw is awful, so uninstalled it, shame really.
Xposed GEL Settings (requires Xposed Framework) allows you to change such things as icon size and drawer layout, along with many other things:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings​
Slight lag when exiting app drawer to home screen. I will stick with Nova.
Nova launcher FTW!
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Nova launcher is the best
I do use Nova Prime with most of its features set to imitate the GNL, icon sizes and drawer included. It feels so much better.
is working really fine with gel settings, but i don't know how to resize the icons of the app drawer
Sergolea said:
is working really fine with gel settings, but i don't know how to resize the icons of the app drawer
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Changing the number of rows and/or columns will make the icons smaller / larger.
maccboy2010 said:
You can now install Google launcher so happy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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I've been running it since Friday. I like it, very similar to the Moto G stock, but it let's us add/delete launcher screens again. Icons are a touch larger. The Google notifications page is just a slide away - I don't use that much, but I may start paying more attention to it.
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I do use Nova Prime with most of its features set to imitate the GNL, icon sizes and drawer included. It feels so much better.
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same, i dig the bigger icons but i rather use Nova so I enlarged them to look more like GNL.
I dislike GNL because of the drawer... Impossible to sort our applications in tabs... I keep Nova Launcher... The only feature I miss on Nova is the slide to the left to see Google Now.
I used GNL for a couple of months and I really enjoyed the swipe left google now, but I recently swithed to nova because of the customization and backup options. I think that I'm going to stick with nova for a while.
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Changing the number of rows and/or columns will make the icons smaller / larger.
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Thanks, it worked
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2836552
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Google seems to have actually managed to gain a competitive advantage with the new stock launcher: the integration of Google Now including the corresponding voice command "OK Google".
Do you think or are you able to tell if this is something, that developers of other launchers will also be able to do?
Furthermore, so far there isn't a launcher out yet with transparent navbar, or am I wrong? Which launcher would you recommend for the nexus 5 in regards to this? I have always used Apex on my GNex and my Nexus 4 and was very happy. But the transparent nav- and statusbars are just too darn sexy.
Put short, if you are looking for an exact copy of the Google Experience Launcher, you're outta luck. It's impossible for a third party launcher to integrate the Google Now 'left swipe' screen or the voice activated "OK, Google" as both features have closed APIs. The good news is, at least the Nova Launcher dev has said that he's planning to implement the same feature but in a different way. For example, placing an entire Google Now widget on the left screen. It won't be exactly how Google has it, but it will be close enough
As for the transparent UI status bar, I believe all third party launchers will support this feature.
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Put short, if you are looking for an exact copy of the Google Experience Launcher, you're outta luck. It's impossible for a third party launcher to integrate the Google Now 'left swipe' screen or the voice activated "OK, Google" as both features have closed APIs. The good news is, at least the Nova Launcher dev has said that he's planning to implement the same feature but in a different way. For example, placing an entire Google Now widget on the left screen. It won't be exactly how Google has it, but it will be close enough
As for the transparent UI status bar, I believe all third party launchers will support this feature.
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thanks..that was kind of what i thought. I don't really need the swipe or voice activation (allthough they're nice to have)...transparent nav- and statusbars are way more important
any word on when which dev is gonna come up with an update including the new features for kitkat? since i've been using apex for the last 2 years or so i'm not really aware of the differences to the other launchers..
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thanks..that was kind of what i thought. I don't really need the swipe or voice activation (allthough they're nice to have)...transparent nav- and statusbars are way more important
any word on when which dev is gonna come up with an update including the new features for kitkat? since i've been using apex for the last 2 years or so i'm not really aware of the differences to the other launchers..
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Not sure about Apex, but Nova should be sooner than later. The dev has already implemented the feature, it's just a matter of when he decides to release it.
Action Launcher is what I'm currently using. Very responsive dev, I;m currently running the beta and he's added transparency, white folders and white accents to match the kitkat theme.
maxiv said:
thanks..that was kind of what i thought. I don't really need the swipe or voice activation (allthough they're nice to have)...transparent nav- and statusbars are way more important
any word on when which dev is gonna come up with an update including the new features for kitkat? since i've been using apex for the last 2 years or so i'm not really aware of the differences to the other launchers..
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Action Launcher Beta has transparency. I don't like the launcher itself though, and it does cost $3.99. Nova creater says he is working on it, but didn't give an ETA for the actual release or beta. You can sign up for either beta through Google+.
Action Launcher - https://plus.google.com/communities/109326856140078966644
Nova Launcher - https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971 (no current beta)
The stock launcher. Love it.
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The stock launcher. Love it.
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Same here.
Stock launcher too basic and plain for my taste waiting for either nova to update as im using their current version.. or for carbom/liquidsmooth/pa rom where u can change the nav bar buttons as well as color. Same with status bar
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the only thing i dont like about stock is that you can't set your home panel.
it's annoying having to put all my icons to the right
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the only thing i dont like about stock is that you can't set your home panel.
it's annoying having to put all my icons to the right
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100% agree with this "it's annoying having to put all my icons to the right"
I like my screens where they were and now centering is left WTF?
I like the stock launcher. But it isn't possible to hide App icons in the Drawer vor can I do this? I didn't find an Option for this
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I will go with stock until nova reveives an update.
I've always used Nova, but I could start using stock launcher (I like the swipe to Google Now) if only there was a way to apply a theme icons as we can do with third party launchers
dachef2000 said:
I like the stock launcher. But it isn't possible to hide App icons in the Drawer vor can I do this? I didn't find an Option for this
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Same here. I hate not having this function.
Stock Launcher great, but ...
I can agree it would be great if the stock laucher had two small addons, than it would be the best launcher for me:
1. Custom Number of Rows and Columns for Home and App Drawer
2. A chance to organize the App Drawer using either "Folders" or "Tabs"
Is it not possible for some devs to achieve this with the experience launcher an make my dream come true to have
a more experience launcher.
Best Regards ... I would also pay for such a launcher ...
I agree. I love the stock launcher but hate the icons, if they update to allow icon packs that would be great and to have more control over the app drawer.
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AndrasLOHF said:
Same here. I hate not having this function.
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I found the App "Apphider" ... You can hide all apps you want but you need root... This was a solution for my problem ...
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if someone can post here when nova, or some other launcher, gets the Google now update, it'd be greatly appreciated! :fingers-crossed:
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if someone can post here when nova, or some other launcher, gets the Google now update, it'd be greatly appreciated! :fingers-crossed:
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Never
I have been reading a lot of negative comments on the launcher in some of the reviews I have read and thought a discussion of features and quirks might be a good topic.
Personally I have been a TouchWiz fan for a while but lately I have been using Nova. I really like the Asus' customization abilities. If you are in the app drawer, you can click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right of the screen. There you can change all sorts of characteristics of the drawer like grid size and folder icon options.
Anyone figure out how to change the icon grid for the home screen?
Personally, I use and recommend ActionLauncher 3. Best Lollipop launcher available, IMO! The QuickTheme feature is brilliant and the side drawer is faster than navigating through drawer pages.
Pretty sure the asus launcher doesn't allow changing the grid size.
Just got mine yesterday, but been using Google Launcher. Coming from a Nexus 5, and a Nexus 4 before that, it's what I'm used to. That being said, I'll probably switch to nova launcher, because there are a number of Asus apps you can't get rid of. So I'll use nova launcher to just hide the from the app drawer, and it will be like they don't exist!
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Pretty sure the asus launcher doesn't allow changing the grid size.
Just got mine yesterday, but been using Google Launcher. Coming from a Nexus 5, and a Nexus 4 before that, it's what I'm used to. That being said, I'll probably switch to nova launcher, because there are a number of Asus apps you can't get rid of. So I'll use nova launcher to just hide the from the app drawer, and it will be like they don't exist!
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I have been using Nova Launcher on all of my phones for along time.. Decided to try out Action Launcher 3 that rlaw recommended and after trying it out a bit, it just became my new launcher (paid the $5 for the plus version).
I really like the screen swipe to bring up the quick app list (instead of digging thru the app drawer) and the Shutter function in the paid version is really neat take on folders. It also has the ability to hide apps like nova launcher has..
I recommend checking it out, it has the best features in the plus paid version but IMO it's worth it to support apps that make my experience better :good:
I was using nova launcher prime up until I got this phone, and the only thing making me want to switch back is that I could have 6 apps in the dock on nova. On a screen this size, you'd think they'd let you do that.
I tried to change my lancher to the stock luncher, but when I went to my settings --> defualt apps --> luncher
I have only MiFavor. How could I add the stock luncher?
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I would like to add an app drawer, so if their any option I will happy to hear about it.
Just download an alternate launcher in google play. If you want it mostly stock android stuff, take a look at the google launcher.
Don't know what a luncher is?
Diplodocus123 said:
Just download an alternate launcher in google play. If you want it mostly stock android stuff, take a look at the google launcher.
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any suggestions for a good, basic and unheavy one?
After using Nova and Holo launcher for years, I have found one that suits me very well, it is Action Launcher 3. It has several ways to open an app/folder, it is fully customizable and it is lightweight. However the lightest one is the Google Launcher.
Oki said:
After using Nova and Holo launcher for years, I have found one that suits me very well, it is Action Launcher 3. It has several ways to open an app/folder, it is fully customizable and it is lightweight. However the lightest one is the Google Launcher.
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Thanks alot! do you know about a way to remove the google news from the homescreen?
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any suggestions for a good, basic and unheavy one?
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I've been using Nova (Prime) for 4 years now. Best launcher with a ton of available customization! You can make it look like Android M, L or none of them and give it it's own look. There is a free version, and a paid version (Prime).
Google launcher is a really good and free.
Hello N10 owners. I've had an issue that's been ongoing for some time, and would like to figure this out.
Somewhere long ago between roms, my homescreen started to not use all the available space. There are huge margins on the each side. I'm able to remedy this by restoring an old version of Nova Launcher, however, this locks me in to using Nova all the time. When I start with a clean Rom, it does it. When I use another launcher, it does it. Any clues as to why this is happening? Here's two screen shots, one with Action launcher and one with Nova.
I use action launcher on my N10 as well. This is normal behaviour in action launchers. It doesn't have customizable margins settings.
I'm pretty sure nova does though, so try changing those.
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shuli81 said:
I use action launcher on my N10 as well. This is normal behaviour in action launchers. It doesn't have customizable margins settings.
I'm pretty sure nova does though, so try changing those.
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Action launcher is just an example. Launcher3 and even Nova does this with the margins until I restore the old version.
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Action launcher is just an example. Launcher3 and even Nova does this with the margins until I restore the old version.
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Not sure I understand your problem.
I just installed latest nova from play store and set width margins to none. This seems to work fine.
This doesn't work on AL because it doesn't have adjustable margins.
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So then is the stock version of this just to have huge margins? When I clean flash a new ROM, it always has these huge margins.
jblaylock said:
So then is the stock version of this just to have huge margins? When I clean flash a new ROM, it always has these huge margins.
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You mean in the stock launcher?
No idea. I never use stock launcher.
Finally put nova launcher on, cannot stand that white mess at the bottom of my screen with the pixel launcher when using anything other than a black wallpaper, i mean what the hell was Google thinking with that awful looking feature, i really have no idea, either way glad I did cause now been able to get rid of that unsightly long Google search bar as well, and don't know if I'm imagining it but now since I've switched to the nova launcher and have ambient display disabled the phone is unlocking faster to screen on without the Google launcher ? so seems it's not just the ambient display issue but also seems to be the pixel launcher is lagging, go figure but it's faster for me, hip hooray.
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Yeah I don't know why I didn't do it sooner, my home screen is so much cleaner and can have light wallpapers haha, I'm not sure if it's me but it does feel a bit quicker, could be in my head.
Scott said:
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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Search for Nova Companion app
Scott said:
Funny, I just switched to Nova Launcher yesterday. I don't care for the search bar either. I am looking for the APK that will allow Google Feed to work with it.
But I don't think the phone unlocks any faster than with the stock launcher. Each phone, like each person, is unique so I don't doubt that you see unlock speed gains.
But yeah, I don't now why I waited so long to switch to Nova. It rocks!
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My mind is blown that you, of all people, just tried Nova.
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Thanks this worked, it's one of the reasons i didn't want a different launcher but with the wahed out crap at the bottom and the ugly search bar, this now works with a swipe to the left cheers.
Also just to add i am certain the phone is now unlocking faster with nova installed and ambient display disabled, it's win win all round.
i love nova, but the only reason i stick with the pixel launcher is because google can query the google weather API more reliably and frequently than third parties (like Nova) can, so the weather display is more accurate on google's pixel launcher
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Yep, works great!
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My mind is blown that you, of all people, just tried Nova.
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No No... Not just tried, just switched. I have used Nova for years but I got placement with the Pixel 2 XL.
Ady1976 said:
Finally put nova launcher on, cannot stand that white mess at the bottom of my screen with the pixel launcher when using anything other than a black wallpaper, i mean what the hell was Google thinking with that awful looking feature, i really have no idea, either way glad I did cause now been able to get rid of that unsightly long Google search bar as well, and don't know if I'm imagining it but now since I've switched to the nova launcher and have ambient display disabled the phone is unlocking faster to screen on without the Google launcher ? so seems it's not just the ambient display issue but also seems to be the pixel launcher is lagging, go figure but it's faster for me, hip hooray.
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I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
Reuben_skelz92 said:
I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
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Can you share the link to the modded launcher? :good:
Reuben_skelz92 said:
I use pixel launcher modded. Has an option to get rid of the white :good:
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Also can that be used not rooted, I don't want to root.
And does the modified launcher get rid of that ugly search bar ?
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
Ady1976 said:
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
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What app do you use for weather?
constantin_frunza said:
What app do you use for weather?
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I'm using Yo window weather app from the play store, was recommended to geoweather but it's crap, kept coming up with cannot connect to server for weather data stupid error, however this yo window has great reviews and works fantastic it's this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yo.app.free
It does the job perfectly for me.
Ady1976 said:
Also can that be used not rooted, I don't want to root.
And does the modified launcher get rid of that ugly search bar ?
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Sorry think you have to be rooted.
Ady1976 said:
The search bar is not hideable with that rootless pixel launcher unfortunately and there's no mention of removing the white cloud at the bottom of the screen.... here's my nova setup, so much more room on the home screen.
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Rootless and modded pixel launcher are slightly different. The modded one has the option to remove the white
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Rootless and modded pixel launcher are slightly different. The modded one has the option to remove the white
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Aah right ok no problem, I'll stick with nova, works perfectly anyway and now with the companion apk it's Google now integrated.