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
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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.
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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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I've been using Nova Prime on my phone and decided to try it on my Iconia. It has a lot of customization, and the Prime version has gesture shortcuts, the ability to hide apps in the app drawer and some nice transition animations. My favorite feature is that you can long hold on your screen to add Widgets
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Here's my phone as a comparison:
How did you get the dock on the tablet? Mine doesn't seem to have that option.
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It's not a dock I used different color cons on my app folders and put them on the bottom row. And the 3rd picture is my phone. Only the phone version has a dock.
Have you tried apex I find it a little smother and more stable nova crashed on me alot
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Have you tried apex I find it a little smother and more stable nova crashed on me alot
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Nope haven't tried it yet but I will I haven't had any issues with Nova whatsoever. The beta was super buggy but the newest version is stable.
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Nope haven't tried it yet but I will I haven't had any issues with Nova whatsoever. The beta was super buggy but the newest version is stable.
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I will check out latest release
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I like Apex launcher much better. I have it on my phone, Nexus S, and on my A500. It has more options than Nova and it's free.
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Agreed and when u use root explorer to make it a system app it looks like stock but give you so much more. Plus I think its more fluid I do wish anderweb would update his adw launcher I feel like he's kinda stuck on what to do with it since he has such a wide range of users froyo up to ics.
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I gave Apex a shot... It's definitely smooth and full of options, however I get a FC every time I long hold an icon in the app drawer to make a shortcut.
Edit: I found the developer's thread on xda... Launcher needs to be pushed to system/app not installed via the market. Works flawlessly now.
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I gave Apex a shot... It's definitely smooth and full of options, however I get a FC every time I long hold an icon in the app drawer to make a shortcut.
Edit: I found the developer's thread on xda... Launcher needs to be pushed to system/app not installed via the market. Works flawlessly now.
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Told ya foo enjoy!
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What was your rows vs columns settings for your desktop grid option in Nova? Mine looks smaller than yours. I think I have the wrong settings.
I am running Apex from market so far without issue. How do you push it to system/ap ? Thanks in advance. OK- got it.
Don't you think touchwiz for SGSIII looks like ugly as hell? It looks like pre-honeycomb, anyway my questions is; can I change the entire look of touchwiz, but keep it's functionality...? if so, how easy is it?
I've used an iPhone the past 3 years but have seen the light and preordered an S3 but the whole nature thing is bugging the hell out of me, it should look more like the Google Nexus (which has the "holo" theme I believe")
Just install a new launcher. Apex will make it look just like a Nexus.
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Just install a new launcher. Apex will make it look just like a Nexus.
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On iOS Jailbreak you could install something called Winterboard which allowed for every aspect of the UI to be customised... is this possible on android while keeping functionality intact?
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On iOS Jailbreak you could install something called Winterboard which allowed for every aspect of the UI to be customised... is this possible on android while keeping functionality intact?
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As far as every aspect (notification bar, text color, etc.) you will need a custom rom with framework modified. I'm betting there will be tons and you will be happy. With the launchers, all you will get is an overlay of the home screen ui basically. Icons and such will be able to be modified though with a different launcher. There are tons of launchers to replace touchwiz. I don't think you will be disappointed
---Jay--- From the CM9 powered E4GT
Wait for developer to theme it for u
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Don't you think touchwiz for SGSIII looks like ugly as hell? It looks like pre-honeycomb, anyway my questions is; can I change the entire look of touchwiz, but keep it's functionality...? if so, how easy is it?
I've used an iPhone the past 3 years but have seen the light and preordered an S3 but the whole nature thing is bugging the hell out of me, it should look more like the Google Nexus (which has the "holo" theme I believe")
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The theming on ios (to me) just looks bad.. On android developers and themers make great themes that are easily flashed through cwm and most of them are awesome.. You wont be dissapointed
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Also as mentioned home replacement is another easy option.
There are many that aren't just stock ICS layout, but those such as SPB shell 3D which will change a lot of the layout, whereas others such as go launcher will actually have many different theming options available.
As always its entirely down to preference. No one can tell you what the best one is. Who knows, you may even like the be touchwiz!! :thumbup:
Personally I prefer the Touchwiz icons over stock Android icons. Google isn't very good at all at creating anything that is pleasing visually -- including stock ICS.
You know you can remove the widgets if you don't like them and use other launchers. I use Nova Launcher with Touchwiz icons. I am sure I will do the same on my GS III once it arrives.
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More Moving and Cleaning.
This thread is not about a particular theme nor app.
Moving to General,
Thanks for the understanding.
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!
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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
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.
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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.
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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.