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[Q] iphone like Launcher for Color Nook

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area.
I am looking for a launcher that just displays a list of all the applications installed on the NC. I have tried all the usual suspects (LauncherPro, ADW, Zeam, Go Launcher etc) but they all go the desktop first and then you need to open the app drawer to access the shortcuts. I could add shortcuts to the desktop but it does not seem to be a good use of time when the shortcuts to all apps are already there.
It would be nice if the launcher had a dock of favorite apps but not necessary. It would be even nicer if press the Home (N) button in the launcher displayed a list of running programs.
In summary, the launcher should work like the Home screen on iOS.
Any suggestions? Be nice now ;-)
Thanks

Have you tried the MIUI roms yet? They are basically designed to look like the iPhone design. If your just wanting a different home replacement then I always liked the Zeam Launcher because you could add like 4-5 shortcuts to the dock bar...hopefully this helps..
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Thanks for the suggestion
I don't really want to try a non-standard ROM at the moment. I did try some of the MIUI themes for ADW and other launchers but all the themes really do is change the icons. That is, the functionality of the launcher does not change. The default screen for the launcher is the desktop and you have to add shortcuts to the desktop.
I might try loading a MIUI ROM on a bootable SD card and see how that works.
Thanks again

ugrxda said:
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area.
I am looking for a launcher that just displays a list of all the applications installed on the NC. I have tried all the usual suspects (LauncherPro, ADW, Zeam, Go Launcher etc) but they all go the desktop first and then you need to open the app drawer to access the shortcuts. I could add shortcuts to the desktop but it does not seem to be a good use of time when the shortcuts to all apps are already there.
It would be nice if the launcher had a dock of favorite apps but not necessary. It would be even nicer if press the Home (N) button in the launcher displayed a list of running programs.
In summary, the launcher should work like the Home screen on iOS.
Any suggestions? Be nice now ;-)
Thanks
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I haven't tried it...possibly get a key remapper. I think one of the launchers has one for the home key...see if this will work...

noob question about widgets

so being new to android, i find this weird lol. so widgets are only available for apps that you have correct? and you can place either widgets or the app icon on the home screens?
also how do i resize widgets? i've pressed and held on the widget and the only options available are to drag somewhere else.

Pretty much. Note that some widgets are not resizable.

Solutions Etcetera said:
Pretty much. Note that some widgets are not resizable.
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Unless you use a third-party launcher such as Nova and Apex that allows you to resize widgets that are normally not re sizable.

Being able to resize a widget depends upon if that function was added by the developer. Most of the widgets supplied with Android Pro Widgets (paid version not sure about free) are resizeable by long pressing them.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rdr.widgets.core

Not all apps have a widget, and keep in mind that some widgets use more battery based on how often they sync

Alternative (Sidebar) Launchers with multi-window support / customizing stock bar?

I used Appsi as Sidebar launcher and complete app drawer replacement on my n7000 (didnt run touchwiz on it though).
Unfortunately this does not support multi-window and I don't want to use two sidebars lol.
So is there any other sidebar launcher out there that allows placing apps in multiwindow mode?
Or can you customize the look of the stock multiwindow sidebar somehow? I would like it to have smaller icons with the app name to the side. Maybe through some other app? Couldnt find anything and hoping someone can help.

disable/remove the home launcher

Question for all the devs of all Z series.
Is it possible to disable/remove the home launcher and bring all apps to home screen?
I have seen in many devices recently that launchers are being removed and apps are accessed from home sceens
Edit: I meant app drawer

sourabhp said:
Question for all the devs of all Z series.
Is it possible to disable/remove the home launcher and bring all apps to home screen?
I have seen in many devices recently that launchers are being removed and apps are accessed from home sceens
Edit: I meant app drawer
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Simply install MIUI Launcher dude

1. Root, Xposed + Serajr Xposed module
2. Move all icons do homescreen panes
3. Hide dock
4. Dont enable "Floating button"
5. Change grid homescreen to 4x5
6. Change amount of panes
7. In Google Play settings enable "auto shortcut"
That's it!

Hide apps in MM?

Does anyone know how I can hide unused apps in the app drawer on marshmallow like I can in lollipop?

Nova Launcher
Could change your home launcher to Nova Launcher from the Google Play Store.IT gives you the option to hide in the nova settings. Home launcher has way more customization than stock launcher. I prefer the pro version which gives me the option to use the gestures for certain apps. Click thanks if this helps!!