As title says.
what's the best launcher for a un-rooted phone?
When I don't use the stock launcher I use Nova prime.
+1 for Nova
Yep......Nova user here too.....
It's as customizable as you could ever need a launcher to be.......
If you know how to, you can even create your own app icons and use them.....
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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.
DarqAnshin said:
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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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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Wondering if i switch to Nova or Apex Launcher if there is anyway i can still keep the stock weather widget?
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Wondering if i switch to Nova or Apex Launcher if there is anyway i can still keep the stock weather widget?
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you should be able to. just because you are running a launcher over stock dosent mean it gets rid of your apps and widgets its just an overlay for the ui. all your stock widgets and apps should still be accessable.
Pretty sure you won't have the TW weather widget with Nova. I just tried it again and it's not there on Nova.
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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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Hello;
There are so many launchers available around but i want to know which one suits best for LG G2 in terms of customization, faster, unique, free etc?
Regards;
Nova launcher
Imho
Nova launcher + Nova prime
The best
Been using apex since my xt912
It and nova are typically the most popular.
Also, this doesn't belong here. Belongs in the Q&A
I prefer KK launcher + prime ... Nothing what i Miss in this launcher
I kind of like action 3 launcher
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Each post = New launcher
Dumb thread is dumb.
Nova
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Action Launcher 2 Pro
Double Tap to sleep works on this!
Stock launcher
Stock Launcher, use themes for a bit of variety, theres a load
Nova prime
Stock and 3D Home launcher, if you customize it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borqs.se
Also check out Action Launcher 2
Nova prime with Moonshine iconpack (free) looking like lollipop, no issues though and lightning fast response ??
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Do alternate launchers preserve double tap to wake?
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Do alternate launchers preserve double tap to wake?
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Yes and you can set double tap to sleep also (gestures settings)
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nova works great
Used to use nova since ics on my xperia neo v, but now im using apex and lovin it