so there are a lot of third party launchers out there, what do you vote for as the best and why??
i currently use nova launcher but i want to try another launcher for my s5
Opt for launcher x
Latest Nova Launcher beta with Pixel style icon pack.
I like stock Pixel look better than Nexus look.
launcher
I am currently using CM 3d launcher. I have grown accustomed to using. I like when someone picks up my phone to try and find stuff it's hard cause they don't know where to look.
I'm using evie it is similar to ASAP launcher, I like the intuitive design compared with other launchers out there
JOB....T said:
so there are a lot of third party launchers out there, what do you vote for as the best and why??
i currently use nova launcher but i want to try another launcher for my s5
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I've tried many.... I keep going back to nova.... easiest and most customization....
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Which one do you prefer? I will put it as default in FroyoBread
Note: No paid apps.
For me laucher pro should stay it has best speed
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LPP is my favorite, anyway Zeam Launcher isn't too bad ^^
Why not include stock launcher/Arc launcher? Those are pretty good ones, and people are used to them. Also by using the stock one maybe more people will go ahead and try your rom. But out of that list Launcher Pro is the best.
Launcher Pro for me, It is the Fastest Launcher i have ever tried and i paid for its Unlock Code
Suggestion: Zeam launcher! :d
LPP.. its fast!
I'm for stock launcher or Arc launcher too!!
vote for Go Launcher
its free but fast and powerfull launcher
Vote for ADW - stock CM launcher.
We should stay with Launcher Pro
voted for LP.
Go launcher sweet.
Go launcher is the one with less lag at startup phone
adw launcher has a lot of themes and is super fast.the best for me
Well, I'm always deleting stock launcher anyway as I have GO launcher EX installed. Just by the way, EX version is free in the market now, I don't know if they even still provide the non-EX version. I believe they decided to earn money on themes
E: I voted for GO launcher of course, but I think that it could be a good idea to get a stock android one, so that people who use launcher pro plus have no problems with installing it
Launcher Pro the best , smooth and stable even you use paid or not paid application..
Vote for Launcher2 because it's stock..
If someone wants the other launcher, then let install best launcher for themselves
I guess stock launcher would be good so that people who have lpp can install it easily without being face palmed by the "system application can't be removed" message
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@ Doxianh: i use LPP so everytime i install another launcher then delete apk for launcherpro in system/app then install launcherProPlus.
already voted for launcherPro
Hello,
im new to android from iPhone and with all this customization im lost in the goodness of changing everything to my liking... but what is the difference from icons, and wallpapers, themes and launchers....
will one give me the option to change all of them or is each one different.... ive been searching on the play store but am so confused...
thanks.
Launchers: available on and installable from the play store. The stock Samsung launcher is touchwiz. This is the main interface for the phone. Changing to another launcher will change the way this looks, and works.
Themes: These are modifications of the general look and feel of the phones firmware. These are done by themers here who take the stock (or custom) framework files and modify them. These are currently unavailable until the S4 has the ability to install custom firmware. The locked bootloader has to be unlocked first.
Wallpapers: The background of your screen. You can change these within the launcher, including stock touchwiz. You can add custom wallpapers and use them also, by choosing from the gallery.
Icons: Generally built into the applications and not modifyable.
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
I've never used it. Many like it.
I use Apex on my SII running 4.1.2
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I've been using Nova Launcher for a while now and it's pretty nice. Lots of things to customize, like the look and feel of the app drawer and how app screens flip or roll from one to the next. Nice thing about downloading a launcher from the playstore is it installs along side the original or in this case Touch Wiz launcher. So if you decide you don't like it, simply switch back or try a different one.
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I recommend searching - Google will get you comparisons of all the available launchers and give you full information on installing, changing settings, different features, and how to clear defaults and change launchers if the app itself doesn't offer the option. Include XDA as a search term and you'll get lots of theads around here...
One of the bonuses with Android vs. iPhone is since it's all hackable, there are TONS of threads, reviews, and blog posts on how to do anything. The browser on the phone works great (especially with this nice big screen).
You've probably started another thread that will turn into more of the same - until we get custom ROMs, you won't get any info that isn't on another thread already
JL84 said:
Thanks. Would you recommend nova launcher?
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I have both Apex and Nova Launcher. I like them both. They do a great job. Until custom ROM's are available you can check out this guys site:
http://czarnomorski.pl/ (Some great simple wallpapers on his site or in app format here
He made some great themes that work with both Nova and Apex as well as Go Launcher EX or ADW Launcher. Check Play store here:
If you are using TFS Shell then you need this one:
If you install the theme you can then go into the settings of the launcher and apply it. You can apply the whole theme or just parts of it like the Icons or Wallpaper.
Enjoy.
JL84 said:
Hello,
im new to android from iPhone and with all this customization im lost in the goodness of changing everything to my liking... but what is the difference from icons, and wallpapers, themes and launchers....
will one give me the option to change all of them or is each one different.... ive been searching on the play store but am so confused...
thanks.
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Apex and Nova are great for ics while go launcher and adw look good for gingerbread and froyo. for 3d effects next and spb shell 3d is good. TSf is pretty expensive.THere are even small sized launchers like zeam or ftl for speed.
i just need the phone so i can go into the play store and mess around... need to get the apple/ app store brainwashing out of my system....
I hope you find a solution as soon as possible
I hope you find a solution as soon as possible
Anyone using Buzz Launcher, care to share your thoughts on the launcher?
Looking to try some thing different after years of the same old type of launcher (Apex, Nova etc). As much as those launchers are great, it's always nice to see something different on our N4 phones.
Does it play nicely with Android 4.3 and 4.4?
Any other hints and tips to get the best use out of Buzz Launcher so it integrates nicely with the rom (I'm using AOKP 4.2)?
Thanks.
Has anyone tried a 3rd party launcher for this beast? Which ones run great on this baby? I have only been running the stock launcher, but I'd like to hear from others that have tried other ones.
I've been using nova since day one. Works great.
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Plus 1 for nova prime!
Nova Prime here also.
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
Nova Prime here too. I use it on all my devices. Works great. It does seem to crash while renaming a app while its inside a folder in the drawer. But that's only happened twice and I doubt anyone frequently re-names apps. I LOVE the L app open/close animation on the tablet, looks amazing.
Rotkaeqpchen said:
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
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Lumos is great! I use it with... Nova!
Not seeing any particular reason those launchers are so much better than Nova for tablets though?
In any case, I already brought Action Launcher, so I might give that a whirl as it feels a bit stale having the same launcher on phone and tablet...
Nova all the way. Excellent tablet launcher.
Rotkaeqpchen said:
It's always the same, every post about which laucher someone could use instead of the stock launcher everyone shouts NOVA or APEX. Guys, it's great, that you use these launchers, but there are so many more launchers out there that are much better for tablets.
My personal favorites:
- Action Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore
- Smart Launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree - use the LUMOS Theme with it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.lumos
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I used to use smart launcher but I really don't see how its better for tablets. LUMOS icons are sick though. I'm using Belle right now which I think is also pretty nice looking.
Belle: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daeva112.iconpack.belleui&hl=en
Currently using the Google Experience launcher with some xposed tweaks
Nova is usually my goto, but on tablets I don't usually use the launcher much, so I am went with the Google launcher.
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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.