Just got my new Note 4 recently on Christmas. Played around with Touchwiz for few minutes before I switched to Nova Launcher. Is there any way to get Briefing on Nova Launcher? I actually like using Briefing, and would love to use it on Nova Launcher.
monit88 said:
Just got my new Note 4 recently on Christmas. Played around with Touchwiz for few minutes before I switched to Nova Launcher. Is there any way to get Briefing on Nova Launcher? I actually like using Briefing, and would love to use it on Nova Launcher.
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Just install the Flipboard widget. You won't be able to get the exact briefing in a different launcher than TW.
Alright. Thanks. I just there would be a way to do that.
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Hi guys, can you explain what a launcher is. If I add or use a launcher what happens to my stock launcher? Is it running in the background, use more battery? Will it keep my app arrangement in stock saved while I use a new launcher? Thanks for all the help I've been using stock ever since I used a Nexus.
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A launcher launches apps, app drawer, home screens, etc. If you install another launcher, you will be prompted which you want to use, stock or the one you downloaded. Not sure if the stock runs in the background, but i believe your set up will be the same if you delete your new launcher. Download one and try: for example, there's nova, adw, apex, etc.
Kick-Ass Joe said:
Hi guys, can you explain what a launcher is. If I add or use a launcher what happens to my stock launcher? Is it running in the background, use more battery? Will it keep my app arrangement in stock saved while I use a new launcher? Thanks for all the help I've been using stock ever since I used a Nexus.
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A launcher is where you find your home screens, widgets, apps, etc. If you download and install a third party launcher such as Apex or Nova your stock launcher is still there. It doesn't change unless you change it. You can do whatever you want with the third party launcher and it won't mess with your stock launcher setup. They are completely separate. It won't use more battery. It doesn't really run in the background. Sheen you first install the new launcher and press the home button a prompt for which launcher to use will come up. You can select the such launcher or the new one. You can also chose to use the option you pick just once, in case you want to test it out and go back and forth between launchers, or always if you decide you like the new launcher more.
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Thanks guys any recommendation which one to use?
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Kick-Ass Joe said:
Thanks guys any recommendation which one to use?
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I personally use Apex, but many people like Nova launcher. Those are the two titans. But there's a dozens of different launchers that offer different features and UI experiences.
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I've used adw, long ago, but now i've been using nova and enjoying it over stock.
I prefer apex. Apex and nova are pretty similar. Go launcher is nice because of all the theme packs but has a lot of extra add on programming I don't care for like there own app store. Adw I've never really used
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How many of you have replaced the default launcher on your S4? What launcher are you currently using?
I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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How many of you have replaced the default launcher on your S4? What launcher are you currently using?
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I've used go launcher for a long time. I'm thinking about switching to nova though. It seems like it has a lot of cool features.
Buzz Launcher ftw.
I've tried both Nova and Go on my S4. I liked both but am staying with Go for now. No big reason why. I just like some of the Go widgets better.
I use to use Nova all the time on my EVOs, but I didn't know if anyone noticed a performance degredation by switching launchers or not. I know until rolled Nova into my ROM on the EVO that it would chew down memory and slow down the device.
I use Nova.
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nivron said:
I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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I just tested it with one of my other wallpapers and it seemed to work for me.
roninep said:
I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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Thanks nivron. Guess ill try out nova for a bit!
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Using TSF Shell.
I use Nova, too.
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Apex and Nova are the most popular, but I use ADW Ex for some of the options that the others don't have. Consensus is usually Apex is smoothest.
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I use nova as well. Try to make it look like touchwiz tho
use luncher pro all the time.
I use nova launcher prime. The best launcher to date in my opinion. Im not a fan of spending money but this one was worth it for the gestures, unread count, extra dock pages, and other features.
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I've been using Apex since my e4gt, don't see myself using anything either.
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inlineboy said:
Apex and Nova are the most popular,
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No offense to you or either of those launchers, but that is just not true. Go has between 50 and 100 million downloads. The other two are between 1 and 5 million downloads. Heck, Go has over 1.2 million reviews! So I'd say Go is, by far, the most popular.
My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz
For me, Nova is as fast, if not faster than TouchWiz. I didn't really think TouchWiz was really laggy though.
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My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz
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I have been using Nova launcher on my last few phones and cant get myself used to TW launcher. However, it seems Samsung made it so that if you use any other launcher you can not have the full stock weather widget. Any one know if it's possible to make the widget available in other launchers or am I just completely missing something here?
hamzer11 said:
I have been using Nova launcher on my last few phones and cant get myself used to TW launcher. However, it seems Samsung made it so that if you use any other launcher you can not have the full stock weather widget. Any one know if it's possible to make the widget available in other launchers or am I just completely missing something here?
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Nope it only fully works with tw launcher due to code it relies on built into the launcher
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Search transparent clock & weather in play store. Its really nice
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I have used Nova Launcher with my last several phones. I wonder with the edge+ though. Can I use Nova Launcher if I buy one or will it get in the way of putting apps on the edge?
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I have used Nova Launcher with my last several phones. I wonder with the edge+ though. Can I use Nova Launcher if I buy one or will it get in the way of putting apps on the edge?
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Nova doesn't affect the touchwiz features other than some widgets. People edge works on the S6 Edge with Nova - so there is no reason to presume you wouldn't be able to do the same on the 6 Edge +
Thanks.
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Nova doesn't affect the touchwiz features other than some widgets. People edge works on the S6 Edge with Nova - so there is no reason to presume you wouldn't be able to do the same on the 6 Edge +
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That's relief!! Thanks
I have been using Nova Prime for so long its just part of all my devices by default now...
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MetalWych said:
I have been using Nova Prime for so long its just part of all my devices by default now...
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The only way to go imo
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What's everyone's preferred launcher for their s8? Looking for a replacement for stock or google now launcher. Thanks for the input!
Nova Launcher has been and probably always will be my go to. Here's what my home screen looks like right now
Nova Prime...
Nova Prime also.
Nova Launcher Prime is the best
ADW2
Nova Launcher
Nova Prime or Next Launcher are my 2 favorites...
Nova Prime +1
You're looking for a replacement that looks like Google Now launcher or switching from stock or Google now launcher? If you're looking for a launcher like stock then why not Google Now Launcher?
Nexus/Pixel launcher. Sooooo much smoother than TouchWiz launcher. It's sad because the TW launcher looks wise is awesome now but animations are sometimes laggy, closing the Samsung browser has horrible lag in the animation.
If someone could edit the TW home.apk to have the same animations and buttery smooth like the pixel launcher that would be awesome! I'd be willing to donate towards the effort. I downloaded + installed Android studio but haven't really messed with it a lot yet.
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I've been using Apex for a few years, but Nova is starting to tweak my interest
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nova prime....for years yet..[emoji1] [emoji106]
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atvking said:
Nova Launcher has been and probably always will be my go to. Here's what my home screen looks like right now
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Very nice arrangement. Can you share the icon pack name?
Nova Prime gets my vote as well.
I use Nova prime. Tried the stock launcher for a while and it was okay but I couldn't stick with it.
I've been using Action Launcher and really enjoying it.
Evie launcher as it's small light weight and very smooth.
ayhamkh said:
Very nice arrangement. Can you share the icon pack name?
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Thanks, the icon pack is Spheroid. The weather widget is custom made in Zooper Pro. The search/date widget is included in Nova Launcher.
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What's everyone's preferred launcher for their s8? Looking for a replacement for stock or google now launcher. Thanks for the input!
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Nova launcher, so far the best