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Hi guys!
I'm using latest nightly jb quarx on my defy+ With go launcher! I like everything but sometimes it's a bit laggy.. so i'd like to they trebuchet (can't remember how to write it down )..
But I really love the icon pack I'm using: miui v4 from tweety (The father of the best from so far I think)!
Is there a way to use icon pack for go laincher for other launchers? Can I convert somehow?
Thanks guys!

you can try the holo launcher (available in market).
I'm you sing it on quarx latest jb build and it works fine and smooth.
The pro version supports go launcher icon packs.
but before buying the pro version you can test the free version with adw and launcherpro icon packs.
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I use the Apex launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&hl=en)
Its pretty snappy and has really nice customization to it, plus it reminds the trebuchet (built in launcher of JB).

rtk217 said:
I use the Apex launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&hl=en)
Its pretty snappy and has really nice customization to it, plus it reminds the trebuchet (built in launcher of JB).
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besides, in apex launcher pro you can use themes for Go Launcher and ADW Launcher!

Thanks a lot guys!! It's exactly what a was lookong for!
Do you know if in Holo Or apex I can change the icon dimensions?? Because I'm using go launcher to make a miui v4 effect!
Last question.. do you know also a nice calendar widget? I don't like the standard one and I'm using go launched calendar widget..
Thanks again!!

[Q] Sorting the app drawer

Dear all,
How can I sort the apps in App drawer? I searched the forums for the ones related to Jelly bean, found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881712 , but Nexus 4 has a different UI than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1; on the top right in app drawer I see the app store icon. The user manual provided by LG is also of not much help. I hope I don't need a specific launcher to do just this. I have used Sony Xperia series before and it gives several sorting option of apps in app drawer, specially: "sorting by recently installed" is a very useful one. I hope I could do the same here.
Best regards.

waqarz said:
Dear all,
How can I sort the apps in App drawer? I searched the forums for the ones related to Jelly bean, found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881712 , but Nexus 4 has a different UI than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1; on the top right in app drawer I see the app store icon. The user manual provided by LG is also of not much help. I hope I don't need a specific launcher to do just this. I have used Sony Xperia series before and it gives several sorting option of apps in app drawer, specially: "sorting by recently installed" is a very useful one. I hope I could do the same here.
Best regards.
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You have to use a third party launcher for this feature. Stock android launcher is pretty basic.
You can probably even grab the stock Samsung Launcher or stock Sony launcher pretty easy. All OEM's do is remove the android launcher and replace it with their own anyways.

elliot.newnham said:
You have to use a third party launcher for this feature. Stock android launcher is pretty basic.
You can probably even grab the stock Samsung Launcher or stock Sony launcher pretty easy. All OEM's do is remove the android launcher and replace it with their own anyways.
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Thanks elliot, I am intending to try Nova or Go launcher, I hope one of them has this feature! I couldn't find it so far for Nova launcher though.

Nova launcher prime has it :d
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Nova launcher is the way to go! I've tried apex launcher too (not on this though), but nova kicks ass!
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Best apps for using themes on Nexus 5

I find AOSP plain and boring so i try new homscreen replacement now and then and have compiled a list of top 5 android homescreen replacements and they are
1] Next launcher
2] Go launcher
3] themer
4] Buzz launcher
5] Nova launcher
here is the blog post i wrote about it Top 5 android theming apps

Wergin said:
Good apps thanks
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welcome

Also Apex Launcher (similar to Nova but some slight differences).
I tend to use either Nova or Apex (currently Nova since they were the first to add in KitKat's transparent status bar) but Themer is on track to be very cool for people who want something a little less like an extended version of the stock launcher. It's still in beta but it's from the folks at mycolorscreen who have become the best source for custom theming on Android.

My number 1 spot would go to Themer. Liked it from my old phone. Since I'm not that keen on customizing anymore, and I want to have Google Now with just 1 swipe away on my homescreen, I don't use it currently. But from all the launchers I have tried so far, themer is my favorite one. The second place goes to Action Launcher.

Good information sharing..

Where is the Mi Launcher?

And tsf launcher too
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@hapticc - your page isn't opening mate
about the launchers, my favorite atm is holo launcher...
cos all i need from a launcher is gesture swipes.. up & down for notification & app drawer..
nova & apex have these only in paid version..
i wish GEL would incorporate gestures..
along with access for google now & LMT, that would be perfect

Sliding Explorer
Sliding Explorer have full screen on 4.4:laugh:

solved said:
Where is the Mi Launcher?
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Doesn't work...
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I was always a nova user since i had a galaxy nexus. Since getting the nexus 5 though, i discovered more customization tools for themes and widgets, and ive been using Go launcher just because it works with the aesthetic/homescreen setup im currently using.
If nova launcher had a few more tweaks to it like icons not clipping/cropping, id probably go back to using it.
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Juansegovia20 said:
And tsf launcher too
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TSF launcher is great but next launcher has replaced it.
letmedanz said:
@hapticc - your page isn't opening mate
about the launchers, my favorite atm is holo launcher...
cos all i need from a launcher is gesture swipes.. up & down for notification & app drawer..
nova & apex have these only in paid version..
i wish GEL would incorporate gestures..
along with access for google now & LMT, that would be perfect
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Fixed the link sorry for inconvenience
aangelsmithh said:
Good information sharing..
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Thanx for positive comments its make me blog more and more

DigitalUnderground said:
Doesn't work...
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Yeah they updated it to work on their website but the play store version wasn't updated yet. I had a thread on it. The only thing I don't like about it is non transparent nav bar. The notification bar is transparent but not the nav bar. In the broken version it was transparent. Not sure why it was removed unless that's what caused the issues
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Best - Third Party Launcher

Post here which third party launcher you guys are using
I'm using inspire launcher & it works so smooth

Touchwiz ...and forever touchwiz

I usually use Google Launcher with Xposed GEL settings
but as for third party launchers, I prefer Inspire Launcher or Next Launcher
On a side note, "Best" anything threads are discouraged on XDA

Best ???, choose what you like most.
For me Nova Launcher works fine.

Nova paid..ultimate customized
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Nova Launcher :good: :angel:

Brada can you show some screenshots of your nova customization??
activegiri said:
Nova paid..ultimate customized
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I started using dodol launcher and am really enjoying it.

never looked into dodol launcher - will definately try that one
solomoninusa said:
I started using dodol launcher and am really enjoying it.
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GO launcher
i have searched NOVA launcher as best , but i find Go launcher nicer than Nova in some points like : I am not able to hide app like i can do in GO launcher, other like nice effect and icon in go launcher ( yes, you can install huge icon pack in go launcher).
:good: try go and Nova launcher and share your experience here.:good::good:
[ tried Dodol and themer beta, they have cool themes but i dont like those much ]

Custom Launchers, Full Screen or Letterbox?

Has anyone tried using custom launchers like Nova on the Essential? Do they use the full screen or do they letterbox around the camera like apps that haven't been updated tend to?

bump.....this is an excellent question I didnt think of. If someone could try action launcher it would be appreciated!!!

Nova and Action Launcher both are not full screen.

bretrick30 said:
Nova and Action Launcher both are not full screen.
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Neither is the pixel launcher port

graffixnyc said:
Neither is the pixel launcher port
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You just killed any excitement I had for this phone. Nova is an automatic install for me. It may take them several months to update

Yup, nothing is full screen right now. Just the stock Essential launcher which is pretty terrible and has virtually no settings.

Isn't the stock launcher literally Essentials own port of the Pixel launcher?

IM0001 said:
Isn't the stock launcher literally Essentials own port of the Pixel launcher?
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Probably fork of launcher3 from aosp
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slothdabski said:
Probably fork of launcher3 from aosp
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Which is the same launcher I am using on my U11 right now instead of Sense.
Love it. Simple, fast, smooth.

worldsoutro said:
You just killed any excitement I had for this phone. Nova is an automatic install for me. It may take them several months to update
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They will fix it in no time..

I'm not too sure it's something that Nova can fix. I just received this email response from them when I inquired about it.
Hello,
This is a bug on their end that we are hoping to have a work around for at some point in the future.
Please contact us using Nova Settings -> Contact Support. This helps us help you better!
Answers to your questions are often found in the FAQ's: https://help.teslacoilapps.com/faq

I have an HTC U11 and own the paid version of the Shortcutter app by LeeDrOiD. I've installed it on my PH1 and it's giving me a few more features such as custom quicksettings tiles and a sidebar. I have enabled his version of night mode which adds some red to the screen. It's gonna have to tide me over until we get root and custom launchers etc. rolling.
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Arrow launcher is not full screen either.
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what about lawnchair? anyone tried?
I want to increase my grid size to 7 by 5 and stock launcher just has 0 customization!

Did anyone who installed a different launcher have any issues switching back to the stock Essential launcher (Launcher3)? I tried Action Launcher and after seeing that it was not full screen I switched back to Launcher3. However, Launcher3 won't run now - it keeps crashing. I tried uninstalling Action Launcher and rebooting but neither helped. I'm stuck on Action Launcher now because the stock launcher crashes before loading the home screen. Any advice? Anyone have the stock launcher apk?
UPDATE - I got it working again by clearing the cache and data for the app. I just have to set it back up with my preferred apps & widgets again.

What sucks is that the the status bar size is HUGE!! I tried many apps for status bar overlay but doesn't work with custom launcher. Pretty stupid of Essential!

varun.gid said:
What sucks is that the the status bar size is HUGE!! I tried many apps for status bar overlay but doesn't work with custom launcher. Pretty stupid of Essential!
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That doesn't have anything to do with essential, the custom launcher developers have to update their launchers to work with essential phone.
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I sent an enhancement request to Nova and they responded with the following:
"Essential has made it that only apps that are whitelisted will use the full screen. You would need to contact them directly."
Looks like we all need to be submitting requests to Essential. Seems to be a stupid decision on their part.

tigercranestyle said:
folks of you want to use custom launchers, it takes about 60 seconds to submit a request here:
https://support.essential.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
one thing android has always been better than ios at is customization. with this phone we can't say that. fill out the request, please. include the name of the apps... nova launcher, action, lawnchair, etc.
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Thanks. Just submitted asking to whitelist Arrow Launcher.
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Ahh the joys of beta testing