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OMG I was shocked to see the Note 3, just like the Note 2, only has a 4x5 grid on the homescreen. What I don't understand is how Samsung can develop a device with a huge screen, and then totally forget that they can make use of the extra room to place more icons. Even the original Note had 5 columns in the home screen by default (I owned the original Note, the Note 2 and now the Note 3).
I wanted to fix this using something like Assassin tools just like I did when I got my Note 2 a few months ago. Then I read about the Knox warranty void 0x1 on the Note 3. I don't want to void my warranty, although I find it completely rediculous that a user can loose warranty cause he wants to install another (modified) operating system to his device. Suppose Microsoft forbid me to install Linux on my PC!
But okay, we have to deal with it and we probably can't fix this problem (making Samsung change it's strategy) easily. So now it's becoming a challange to solve the wish for a more customizable home screen. How can we do that without root? Yes you could use a custom launcher, but I really like the Touchwiz launcher and it's widgets. Does anybody have ideas how to create a customizable grid on the Touchwiz homescreen to place icons and widgets, without the need to get the phone rooted?
Also: why can't we set the dpi per app? Same goes here, we have such nice devices with big screens, I'd love to have control over the per app dpi in Touchwiz! Is that possible without root? Anybody have a solution for that?
Or do I have to issue a ticket to the Samsung development team and clearify my wishes? And if so, will they listen?

I don't understand how you could be shocked by it, You must of already known this before buying the phone? the Samsung launcher had always been the same just like the xperia launcher etc
As for customising it if you don't want to root your phone right now when it is possible, im afraid you will have to wait it out. Try some other launchers at the moment besides I'm pretty sure most of the widgets work on different launchers
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misterashman said:
I don't understand how you could be shocked by it, You must of already known this before buying the phone?
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This ^^^^

misterashman said:
I don't understand how you could be shocked by it, You must of already known this before buying the phone? the Samsung launcher had always been the same just like the xperia launcher etc
As for customising it if you don't want to root your phone right now when it is possible, im afraid you will have to wait it out. Try some other launchers at the moment besides I'm pretty sure most of the widgets work on different launchers
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Ok I was not shocked in that kind of way (I love the Note series enough to keep buying each increment), but I can imagine that I'm not the only user with such a big screen who wished there was more room to place icons and use apps optimized for big screens. So the shock is that apparentely I am the only one complaining about this, or Samsung doesn't listen....

Luycks said:
Ok I was not shocked in that kind of way (I love the Note series enough to keep buying each increment), but I can imagine that I'm not the only user with such a big screen who wished there was more room to place icons and use apps optimized for big screens. So the shock is that apparentely I am the only one complaining about this, or Samsung doesn't listen....
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Fair enough that's just the Samsung launcher though, it's not the "Note3 launcher" I suggest installing nova launcher or apex and replicating the touchwiz look with themes or icon packs for now, just be patient it was only released a few days a go ^^
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misterashman said:
Fair enough that's just the Samsung launcher though, it's not the "Note3 launcher" I suggest installing nova launcher or apex and replicating the touchwiz look with themes or icon packs for now, just be patient it was only released a few days a go ^^
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Okay, I guess you're right... ThanQ!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46021581#post46021581

to deal with the home screen issue I plan on throwing Nova pro on there shortly after i get mine. This is my first Note so i'll prob hold off for a week or two before i install Nova. I saw somewhere that a few widgets didn't work but the S pen and air command worked fine

/Nova Launcher

Luycks said:
OMG I was shocked to see the Note 3, just like the Note 2, only has a 4x5 grid on the homescreen. ....
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Mate, you are new on this board. That´s ok - but for the future: Please double check if your concern hasn´t been discussed before (and believe me: in most cases it HAS been discussed).
My thread is just a few days old. -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457197
EDIT: I just saw that you aren´t that new here - you just have 8 posts in 6 years^^

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brooon said:
Mate, you are new on this board. That´s ok - but for the future: Please double check if your concern hasn´t been discussed before (and believe me: in most cases it HAS been discussed).
My thread is just a few days old. -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457197
EDIT: I just saw that you aren´t that new here - you just have 8 posts in 6 years^^
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Mate, I tried searching, but your thread didn't show up. Sorry... And yes, I'm a bad poster, I have a lot of knowledge from reading all threads and keep up with the development, but I'm always afraid to give an advise (we know there were brick risks, now KNOX..). But I really appreciate all the good work, knowledge and skills here. Again sorry!

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/Nova Launcher
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to deal with the home screen issue I plan on throwing Nova pro on there shortly after i get mine. This is my first Note so i'll prob hold off for a week or two before i install Nova. I saw somewhere that a few widgets didn't work but the S pen and air command worked fine
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Ok I'll try Nova (just installed Apex today, because I bought it earlier, but I''l give this one a look, since it seems like Touchwiz is not mod-dable without braking warranty). Thanx!!

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Okay! ThanQ for your suggestion!

Luycks said:
Mate, I tried searching, but your thread didn't show up. Sorry...
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Hehe, no problem at all!! To be honest: much more people should open up such a thread, making Samsung realize that it is necessary to work on this.
So: lets keep both (and more) threads (of this kind) up!
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Samsung just says "if you want more options, install another launcher. We're not stopping you."
That's the point of Android. Don't like it, change it.
I got rid of the Stock launcher within the first 30 minutes of purchasing my first Android phone (S3.) Haven't left Apex Pro since.

brooon said:
Hehe, no problem at all!! To be honest: much more people should open up such a thread, making Samsung realize that it is necessary to work on this.
So: lets keep both (and more) threads (of this kind) up!
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Agreed!!!!

Luycks said:
Okay! ThanQ for your suggestion!
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Let me know what you think. I really like it.
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3vo3d said:
Let me know what you think. I really like it.
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Yeah it works but I can only make shortcuts to apps, not to (for example) browser bookmarks. Also missing the icon labels. But indeed it's a solution and I like the idea. I'll search for better widget and share when found. Thanx!
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[Q] Nexus 4 on Kitkat: no new UI or Google Now

Hello everyone!
I just updated my Nexus 4 to Android 4.4, but it seems there has changed as good as nothing. (I was running Nova Launcher when I was updating, if that is relevant).
I don't find any of the new functions of the new android version: normally you can just swipe from the left to acces google now, but not on my Nexus. Everything seems to be just like android 4.3: the appdrawer, the homescreens, ... There are only a few things that have actually changed: the icons, the settings menu and the lockscreen.
I thought the problem could have been that I was running Nova Launcher while installing the update.
Does someone know what I can do to have the full Kitkat experience? I've already deleted Nova Launcher by now and the stock Launcher is set as default.
Could a clean install help me out?
PS: I can post some screenshots later if my explanation here isn't clear.
Thanks in advance!

Are you sure you updated? And are you sure you set Google search as your launcher in the launcher settings?
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Search for and install Googlehome.apk

Nexus 4 KitKat update is different from Nexus 5. For example 4 is missing the new Google Experience launcher, transparent lockscreen. For GEL just install Google Home. For full transparent lockscreen flash this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527525.
Also if you like Nova launcher, join Nova launcher beta group on Google+ and became a tester. Nova beta supports transparent bars (you need enable it in settings).
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Don't we already have a 4.4 discussion thread where it's been answered days ago several times. The shear number of duplicate threads is unbelievable.
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Why would you post that comment with the hope of stopping repeat posts without linking to the original post you referenced?

espylacopa said:
Why would you post that comment with the hope of stopping repeat posts without linking to the original post you referenced?
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To make them use the search.
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Which will direct then to all of the threads with the same content, of which they will choose the wrong one to use. This will result in endless..... Never mind. I don't know why I'm even bothering.

espylacopa said:
Which will direct then to all of the threads with the same content, of which they will choose the wrong one to use. This will result in endless..... Never mind. I don't know why I'm even bothering.
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I'm not sure why you bothered ether since we are both technically in the right.
Forget search it's lately almost always at the top of general (excluding sticky threads). If you can find how to post a new thread I'm sure you can find a highly active thread in general.
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It's just that the constant “use the search” type of replies are about as effective as the war on drugs. You can take a dealer or user off the streets, but that will not do anything to actually impact the level of drug use or distribution. Likewise, there will always be people who don't use the search, so why not just ignore them so the thread dies, or actually offer a helpful response.
I'm more in the right. But that's probably because I'm awesome.
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espylacopa said:
It's just that the constant “use the search” type of replies are about as effective as the war on drugs. You can take a dealer or user off the streets, but that will not do anything to actually impact the level of drug use or distribution. Likewise, there will always be people who don't use the search, so why not just ignore them so the thread dies, or actually offer a helpful response.
I'm more in the right. But that's probably because I'm awesome.
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Your arrogance is showing ?. Did you really just compare xda forum noobs to drugs
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I'm addicted to tech, so I think it was a fair comparison.

dethrat said:
Your arrogance is showing ?. Did you really just compare xda forum noobs to drugs
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Speak for yourself, I'm not ashamed to be a member of Flashaholics Anonymous.

Thanks for the quick replies!
Installing Google Home did the job for me.
And excuse me for not searching the forums first, I'll keep it in mind for the next times.

4x5 Touchwiz launcher

Has anyone found a launcher mod to make it 4x5 (4 wide x 5 high) for touchwiz? I found a couple that claim to work but I can only find 4 high x 5 wide.
UPDATE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...d-4x5-touchwiz-launcher-t2801572/post53826631

I second this request
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lancem71 said:
I second this request
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I 3rd this request

4th
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Does anyone have any information on HOW to mod the launcher? If I was pointed in the right direction I'd be willing to take a crack at it. Can't really find anything online about it.
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Nevermind, I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251719 and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...dified-touchwiz-homeapp-t1691957/post27433971
I'll be working on this today. When I get something working I will share.

Just out of curiosity, what is it that makes you guys like TouchWiz launcher over apex or Nova?
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davidstre said:
Just out of curiosity, what is it that makes you guys like TouchWiz launcher over apex or Nova?
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Just the nice look, feel and simplicity. Apex is the closest to that but it doesn't play nice the widgets I like.

Status update...I was able to make the change and recompile the apk but when I try replacing the file it just removes the launcher from my system and I can't use it. And when I try just installing the apk it fails. My guess is that it's some kind of signing issue but this is my first time trying to mod so I'm not sure.
Any insight on this would be appreciated.

briantacker said:
Just the nice look, feel and simplicity. Apex is the closest to that but it doesn't play nice the widgets I like.
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Agreed. I do like that most of the widgets work with TW. Especially the stock weather widget. When I use Nova I don't get all the options with in.

After countless trial & error and help getting the correct compile procedure from @tdunham here's what I made:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...d-4x5-touchwiz-launcher-t2801572/post53826631

briantacker said:
After countless trial & error and help getting the correct compile procedure from @tdunham here's what I made:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...d-4x5-touchwiz-launcher-t2801572/post53826631
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Good deal.
Plus anyone looking for some decent guides, keep an eye on the Unified Development thread. I've already post around 8 or 9 of them there. Probably going to consolidate all of them into one to make it easier eventually.

[APP] Prism Assistant

Over the time of using HTC devices. I came to realize I used Blinkfeed for more of a news app than a Homescreen. Needless to say, finding ways of launching Blinkfeed along side another launcher can be tedious or "Rooty" routes. I found several different ways of launching or creating a shortcut for Blinkfeed in many different fassions. From using Nova launcher gesture actions to exposed module SenseToolbox. Im not a fan of rooting my new high class smartphone so i developed an easier method. This application was first designed for the HTCM7, than updated for the M8 and now revamped for the HTC10.
Prism Assistant is an intelligent shortcut to Blinkfeed or Sense Home. It has a combination of shortcuts allowed to the user for whatever they find easier to view their Blinkfeed to their advantage. Now, Sense Home needs to be installed on your device first for this application to work correctly. If your using a aosp or Cyanogenmod based custom rom, the unofficial port of Blinkfeed will work just as good. Prism Assistant will detect if Sense Home is or not installed and take action to help you.
PA allows the following for HTC10 devices
-Blinkfeed launcher shortcut
-Notification Listener shortcut
-Replace Google On Tap with Blinkfeed
You can grab Prism Assistant on Google Play here for a small fee https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.NxIndustries.Flip
Or
Free load and grab the apk here and wanna give it a test run first https://www.dropbox.com/s/u4qp6d746i9efii/PA-20.0-release.apk?dl=0
^i will update the dropbox version soon for anyone who doesn't have Google play or XDA Labs
Any comments, suggestions, and feedback welcomed.
Custom rom developers are welcomed to PM me for instructions of how to add Home Assist action provider shortcut to Sense Home if they would like the tweak baked in. Giving credit is the only requirement.

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One more screenshot...

Bump.
I will be looking into making Prism Assistant a more diverse app soon by giving users a choice to choose what application to set the Home Assistant activity to so its useful to users who also use Blinkfeed.

Have had this app since it 1st came out, Flip, Flick, then Prism Assistant... great work as always
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bdizzle1686 said:
Have had this app since it 1st came out, Flip, Flick, then Prism Assistant... great work as always
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Ive had to change the name so many times because of other apps and it drove me nuts.
Kudos!

Nx Biotic said:
Ive had to change the name so many times because of other apps and it drove me nuts.
Kudos!
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Lol I always wondered why it always had a new name. Seems like every update brought with it a name change
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.NxIndustries.Flip
Prism Assistant has recieved one of its final end of life updates this weekend also making the app free to all and ads will appear in the toolbar (very easy to evade) and a minimal material design. Links have been updated and some quirks patched.
Another update will be pushed soon for final patches.
Thankyou for using prism Assistant
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Patch pushed to Google Play
Android N devices should be able to install now.
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Nx Biotic said:
Patch pushed to Google Play
Android N devices should be able to install now.
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What do u think,will it work on m9 full htc 10 port? Thanks in advance....

Boskoel03 said:
What do u think,will it work on m9 full htc 10 port? Thanks in advance....
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Should very well work. This app can be used on any device really with Blinkfeed or Sense Home installed (unofficial or official)
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Nx Biotic said:
Should very well work. This app can be used on any device really with Blinkfeed or Sense Home installed (unofficial or official)
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Thanks for quick response,will try it for shore... Cheers

Boskoel03 said:
Thanks for quick response,will try it for shore... Cheers
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I usually respond to any of my users if i see the notification almost immediately.
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Boskoel03 said:
What do u think,will it work on m9 full htc 10 port? Thanks in advance....
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been using it since my z3 and z5 and finally htc 10, should always work on a htc
love having blinkfeed

SovPanda said:
been using it since my z3 and z5 and finally htc 10, should always work on a htc
love having blinkfeed
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Thanks...:good:

Now available on XDA Labs. Make sure to leave a friendly rating if it works out for you.
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Launcher Recommendations?

Does anyone have any third party Launcher recommendations for the Essential phone? Looking for something other than Nova....

Lawnchair launcher. Beta works fine.

Nova. The rest just suck.
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+1 for Nova...

dikmench7 said:
Does anyone have any third party Launcher recommendations for the Essential phone? Looking for something other than Nova....
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https://t.me/lawnchairci

I've used Nova for ages, however I've recently been trying Evie and it's quite nice. No bloat and nice functionality.

Ruthless pixel launcher or Nova.

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Looking for something other than Nova....
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"Nova"
"Nova"
"Nova"
I'm pretty sure OP is aware of Nova since they specifically excluded it. WTF is wrong with you people?
Lawnchair Launcher is excellent. Microsoft Launcher is excellent.

OTHER THAN NOVA! Geesh.I had Nova, went to Action and have'nt looked back.

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OTHER THAN NOVA! Geesh.I had Nova, went to Action and have'nt looked back.
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So why didn't you like Nova? I'm using Evie now since a user mentioned it and I like it. Will try action

Thanks for all the advice! Currently using Lawnchair and like it a lot!

Murbert said:
"Nova"
"Nova"
"Nova"
I'm pretty sure OP is aware of Nova since they specifically excluded it. WTF is wrong with you people?
Lawnchair Launcher is excellent. Microsoft Launcher is excellent.
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Read my full post. Use of any other launcher is just plain dumb.
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Thebear j koss said:
Read my full post. Use of any other launcher is just plain dumb.
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You were a minor league douche in your first response. You brought your A game for this one. Bravo.

Murbert said:
You were a minor league douche in your first response. You brought your A game for this one. Bravo.
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I see you've met the bear...

Murbert said:
You were a minor league douche in your first response. You brought your A game for this one. Bravo.
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Stupid people always fall back on name calling. The stupid can't help being stupid...
There are literally 100s of launchers that have their pros and cons. Most are just built off of stock launcher, and add in whatever "features" they want. The best and most consistent for years now is Nova. There isn't any reason to use any other, except to see what useless gimmick has been added to other launchers.
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Thebear j koss said:
Stupid people always fall back on name calling. The stupid can't help being stupid...
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Use of any other launcher is just plain dumb.
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Hmmmm, I'll take your opinion of stupid over hypocrite.
Sure you can say you didn't call anybody names DIRECTLY. You did it in a douchy, passive aggressive, catch-all kind of way.

Can't get nova to work in 9, crashes

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Can't get nova to work in 9, crashes
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Haven't had 1 crash yet using latest Nova beta on Android 9. In fact I have never had a single crash ever in over 10 years using Nova. Unfortunately no info is given, so there isn't any way of anyone helping or even knowing what the issue is.
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So why do you guys prefer Lawnchair, Evie or Action over Nova ?? Don't recall anyone telling why apart from "I like it".
Personally I own Nova and that's actually the only one I've tried but I wouldn't mind giving a try to another launcher if there is a good reason for.

Thordelan said:
So why do you guys prefer Launcher, Evie or Action over Nova ?? Don't recall anyone telling why apart from "I like it".
Personally I own Nova and that's actually the only one I've tried but I wouldn't mind giving a try to another launcher if there is a good reason for.
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There's none whatsoever besides the fact that you get tired of using Nova. Other than that nova wins