I'm not trying to make a versus thread. I have tried all three and to be completely honest they all basically feel the same to me- I was just wondering if there are any snazzy features in one absent in the other. I am personally using Nova launcher currently but it has stopped working on me several times on AOKP build 32. Also if anyone could give a little input for reliability on either apex or trebuchet as i've been using Nova the longest I believe.
I think apex is the best. It seems to be totally fully featured, as in a few things that come free as opposed to paying for a few extra features on nova (I can't remember exactly what the were)
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You can't go wrong whit trebuchet ...
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I installed APEX as soon as I installed AOKP and I havent look elsewhere.
Apex bothered me with its "All, Downloaded, Widgets" app drawer setup, and I didn't see a way to remove the Downloaded tab. So I use Nova.
Apex They are great at responding to e-mails if you have any problems. I was having an issue they gave me a beta version that's not released I gave them feedback and then they pushed the beta to the play store
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Apex bothered me with its "All, Downloaded, Widgets" app drawer setup, and I didn't see a way to remove the Downloaded tab. So I use Nova.
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It's there It's called secondary apps tab under drawer
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It's there It's called secondary apps tab under drawer
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That part of it is a tad on the weird side, since it is not called that in the drawer
I have to be honest, I used ADW back with CM7 and just kept on using it. Easier to keep backed up even since no ics rom seems to use it so it's not a system app.
As long as I can make folders and stick five apps at the bottom I'm happy.
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I feel apex is very stable and customizable and free. Nova u have to pay for more features and i never use the cm9 version so i might check it out but idk apex has all i need and plus some
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Apex is nice mite go back to adw when mms counts r fixed with it in ics love apex but it almost the same and i already paid for adw plus 20 bucks worth of pro themes ( i like a custom dock backround )
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You can't go wrong whit trebuchet ...
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well it sounds like I need to get more friendly with Apex, but I do agree that trebuchet is a good launcher. Nova has just unfortunately slipped up too many times for my tastes...
Apex ftw!
I've been playing around with apex and got my homescreens how I like them but one thing i've had trouble with is widgets. Several widgets have needed re-sizing and in order for the widget to not be chopped off i have to re-size it to where it takes up more room than it should. I have stock (240) dpi, and I played with the persistent search bar but no dice. It may just be that they aren't being sized correctly in the first place by apex i dunno...
Why i say trebuchet beats them all its because it works the way it should no issue really simple settings and doesn't too much like a custom launcher...
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Nova.
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I use Nova and paid for Prime. It's only a little bit of money. I tried Apex and didn't like it as much. I didn't like Trebuchet because I couldn't do anything about the dock. Roll with what you want.
i didn't like Trebuchet launcher. There wasn't really that much customization you could do. Apex was pretty cool IMO but, for some reason i couldn't place down any widgets, so i moved on to Nova Launcher. It works fine for me. I haven't had any problems whatsoever and i can deal with the free version. Just my 2 cents
I like apex it has a little more options to customize things like folders and how they look. It was a little annoying how I couldn't put Widgets down from application drawer but if you long press screen you could place widget down or download apex apk and move it to system apps through root explorer and reboot.
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I was wondering all the different launchers there our, right I have adw launcher and launcher pro, I'm looking for more
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there's alot, but theres also zeam, go launcher, regina, claystone, and im sure there are a few more
Go Launcher
Regina 3D Launcher
QQ Launcher
Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher
Honeycomb Launcher
Android 2.3 Launcher
Helix Launcher
SPB Shell 3D
Zeam Launcher
Couple of new 3d launchers...
Full Screen and Clayston
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I've been using pure breeze launcher and have been loving it.
The biggest part I like is the kite. Almost any program I'm in I can bring it up and have my most used widgets and shortcuts available. And all I have to do is hit the back button and I'm back where I was.
I especially use it with the xda app. Sometimes during writing a post and I'm not sure about specific directions, I bring up the kite, open the internet, double check info or even download a pic of what I'm talking about, then hit the back arrow and my half written post is still there. I can continue on like I never left.
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Sounds like Wave launcher. I mean "kite" functionality. The best part about Wave is that you can use it with any other launcher as a "add-on". Last week was free as Gold app on GetJar. I checked and it's still free. Give it a try.
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I've been using pure breeze launcher and have been loving it.
The biggest part I like is the kite. Almost any program I'm in I can bring it up and have my most used widgets and shortcuts available. And all I have to do is hit the back button and I'm back where I was.
I especially use it with the xda app. Sometimes during writing a post and I'm not sure about specific directions, I bring up the kite, open the internet, double check info or even download a pic of what I'm talking about, then hit the back arrow and my half written post is still there. I can continue on like I never left.
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I love launcher 7. Course I love the wp7 ui.
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Sounds like Wave launcher. I mean "kite" functionality. The best part about Wave is that you can use it with any other launcher as a "add-on". Last week was free as Gold app on GetJar. I checked and it's still free. Give it a try.
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Wave launcher is awesome! I really think google needs to buy them and put wave launcher in as stock android.
But with the kite it allows you to bring up the app list where you have all your apps. And all you have to do is hit the back button.
It let's you use your launcher app, as an app, when you switch between apps.
Imagine pressing your home button now and being able to check out you home screen, open your app drawer and run a program. And you can press back to get to the previous app you were in before you pressed the home button. Pressing the home button doesn't mean closing out (in a sense) what you were doing.
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Wave launcher is awesome! I really think google needs to buy them and put wave launcher in as stock android.
But with the kite it allows you to bring up the app list where you have all your apps. And all you have to do is hit the back button.
It let's you use your launcher app, as an app, when you switch between apps.
Imagine pressing your home button now and being able to check out you home screen, open your app drawer and run a program. And you can press back to get to the previous app you were in before you pressed the home button. Pressing the home button doesn't mean closing out (in a sense) what you were doing.
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Maybe you didn't know but with Wave you have ability to bring all your apps to any screen. In Wave settings change Long-press functionality to App Drawer. I set time duration to 1 sec.
But I don't use App Drawer much because I use Gesture Search app with Wave so in 2 sec I could launch any app, game, contact etc. from anywhere.
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Can people compare and contrast some of these against touch wiz? Do all widgets work with each?
Can you also comment on how smooth they are and known issues? I'm new to touchwiz coming from sense which I actually liked a lot.
Also if I set one as default how can I undo it later?
ADW Launcher all the way, I've messed with a lot of them and it seemes to be the most bulletproof for me anyways.
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Maybe you didn't know but with Wave you have ability to bring all your apps to any screen. In Wave settings change Long-press functionality to App Drawer. I set time duration to 1 sec.
But I don't use App Drawer much because I use Gesture Search app with Wave so in 2 sec I could launch any app, game, contact etc. from anywhere.
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Wow how did I not see that?! Thanks!
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Digging this new 3d launcher fullscreen. Different and functional
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Go Launcher EX. Simple, smooth and very customizable. Looks and feels great on the GS2.
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Go Launcher EX. Simple, smooth and very customizable. Looks and feels great on the GS2.
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Yep. Go Launcher EX is my favorite as well.
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Go Launcher or Bust!
Yeah, I'm lovin' Go Launcher EX, also. I tried ADW but didn't like it. I also just had Launcher Pro but there is just too much out there for Go Launcher EX to use anything else.
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As an android noob a few years ago, Launcher Pro was great. Then I moved on to Go Launcher and really liked it. After reading this thread and trying some of these others, I've really taken to Regina Launcher. It has many of the functions that I like (3d animations). But to be honest, we are really lucky to have all of the choices that we have at our disposal. The best part about it is that your homescreens and settings are saved with each launcher. So if you find one you like and set it up to your preferences, you can still swap between launchers and your settings are saved with each. So when I revert from Regina back to Go, it is still the same way that I left it.
I'm a big fan of the Sony Xperia Arc launcher with corners.
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I use go launcher, specific features I like:
gesture to hide/show status bar
multiple docks i can scroll in loop
resize widgets
nice ICS themes
task manager built in
much more!
I am using Go Launcher currently which seems pretty good, but also seems very bloated. I use ADW on my phone so tried that on the nook, and the icons where either too small or blurry when I made them bigger. What do you guys use?
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Go Launcher Ex with Siri theme (nice icons)
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I used ADW EX until I went to CM9, now I use the stock Trebuchet launcher.
I just switched from Trebuchet (built in CM9) to Apex and I'm liking it so far.
Nova Launcher. I've tried apex, and go launcher HD.
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Nova Launcher. I've tried apex, and go launcher HD.
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Any battery use issues?
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Any battery use issues?
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It's hard to tell. I would have run them with the intent of measuring battery life.
I felt like Go Launcher HD was pretty resource intense. Nova Launcher definitely runs smoother. I ended up buying the pro version.
Go Launcher HD has best implementation of folders, but runs slower and has less options right now. I think that eventually it may be a really great launcher for tablets. If you want a free launcher with folder support then Go Launcher HD is your best bet right now.
I didn't give Apex a lot of time. It seemed buggier to me.
I hope this helps!
ssLauncher
I've just started using SSLauncher -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher&feature=search_result
I *really* like this, especially on a larger screen like the Nook.
I'd say it's kind of a combo between Launcher 7 and using Simple Text or that program that lets you set pictures of any size as icons (can't remember what it is called) It also supports my favorite widgets on screen, too - - but allows them to be resized at something like half or 1/4 icon size intervals. All this is done natively by the launcher app.
It also comes with templates and has some themes. There is a free version - I'm using the paid version which is $3.00.
I'm getting all the functionality on CM7, btw . . . so fluid resizing, etc is not ICS dependent.
It's a new launcher that I stumbled across while searching for something new at the Play store. I may not use it long on my phone, because it seems to work best with lots of screen to fill up. But I think it's a keeper on the Nook.
I'm using Launcher 7. I love that kind of interface. It looks a lot more clean to me. There's a free and a donate version up on the market.
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I ended up using ADW Launcher EX myself, I used Go Launcher EX for a while but I found it still pretty buggy in a lot of ways, if I restarted Go Launcher or the Nook the widgets never would reload correctly and every so often the fonts would just get really really big for no reason.
I use Go Launcher HD , but as soon as my WiFi is fixed, I'm gonna try some different ones.
I use Apex Pro on both my phone and Nook. I used to use Go, but found it too resource intensive (though it does, Imo, have the best notification implementation; nothing else I've tried shows Facebook notification badges).
Tried Launcher 7 but didn't like it as much. I'll probably buy Nova Prime the next time it's on sale.
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In the end I always end up going back to Zeam launcher
Smart launcher is the best.
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I got Nova Prime back when it was in sale, and I've never looked back.
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I've been using TSF Launcher and looks beautiful on my NT, very snappy, no lag and no battery drain at all. I think this a great launcher for any tablet it is highly customizable and gives life back to my NT.
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I have used a few and for a while I was using nova. But I really like go launcher HD. I have used it on my thinkpad tablet, my galaxy note 10.1 and on my nook tablet. It runs great on this tablet. I don't play games or do much media intensive stuff. I do watch the occasional video or mp3. But I mainly read books and browse the web.
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I'm using Go Launcher right now, and I'm pretty satisfied. Is there any better theme app than this? what apps do you use for your theme?
I really like go sms pro and a few others They make a lot of decent apps, all highly customizable. I used go launcher before I got CM9. As for others? Idk.
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I used Go with my Droid X and Liberty and loved it. Since this is my first HTC I've been giving sense a try, but the thing that drives me nuts is the home screen only sits vertical, where as Go works either or.
I never did theme mine, the craziest i got was enabling some of the cool page transition graphics. I'm starting to lean toward Go again, esp if i can get the sense clock/weather 4x1 widget. I have to say i love that thing a lot.
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I used Go with my Droid X and Liberty and loved it. Since this is my first HTC I've been giving sense a try, but the thing that drives me nuts is the home screen only sits vertical, where as Go works either or.
I never did theme mine, the craziest i got was enabling some of the cool page transition graphics. I'm starting to lean toward Go again, esp if i can get the sense clock/weather 4x1 widget. I have to say i love that thing a lot.
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Being only vertical is what drives me nuts about Sense. If there was a way for the homescreen to be auto orientation, then Sense would be all I need.
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I have tried Go Launcher, but I don't like the menu bar on bottom eating up my screen space.
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I have tried Go Launcher, but I don't like the menu bar on bottom eating up my screen space.
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Same with me, that's a waste of space. Apex launcher doesn't have that black menu bar. Not sure about other launchers.
I used it in the past but found it "choppier" then other options. ADWLauncher EX is my go-to nowadays. never had a problem with it.
I'm trying it right now. It seems to be the only one that I can find that offers a 5 column app drawer and allows resizable widgets for free.
It seems pretty fast, there is choppiness every now and then but that is usually when I'm running other stuff at the same time.
The biggest downside is the Honeycomb menu bar. I emailed the developer about this issue, hopefully they will take care of it since it is a fairly simple fix. If some of you like it too (except for the menu bar), I'd encourage you to email them and complain. The more complaints the higher the chances of a fix. [email protected]
I tried most launchers and the one i like the most is Nova Launcher.
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+1 for Nova
i used to use go launcher for a long time but im really diggin apex launcher nowadays.
Hi Folks,
I just got the Note II on Verizon. I've previously owned several other Android devices and I've been using Launcher Pro. But since it hasn't been updated for over a year and I've heard that it force closes all the time on Jelly Bean I'm looking for another alternative.
Which one is the most robust/customizable and works well with the Note II. I don't want to sacrifice performance on the Note II as I really like it's speediness and responsiveness.
Here's the ones I've been considering so far in order of my preference so far.
GO Launcher
Nova
Apex
What do you folks recommend? Please list some pros and cons to the ones you prefer and why you recommend one over the other.
On another side note... Is there any way to force the keyboard to enter a space after you select a word from the predicted text? On my Droid Bionic it would automatically enter a space after I selected a suggested word. There was an option to turn that feature on in the settings but I found no such option on the Note II.
Thanks in advance everyone!
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I'm using Nova. It's been awesome. Love the customization and speed.
i like hollo launcher because you can remove icon labels...nova prime is sweet too.
Apex is my personal favorite
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Currently I am using Apex and TSF. Both are great Launchers. TSF is in its own league though but unfortunately it cost 17 bucks. Kinda expensive but the geek in me couldn't resist. Load several up and see which works the best for you. It really boils down to personal preference.
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Been using Nova, started on my Nexus just to give it a try and noticed it was much faster than Trebuchet from CM10 so switched to it, kept it on the Note 2 since you can import old settings so I didnt have to redo my homescreen etc.
Apex ftw
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Is battery life any different when using tsf?
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
I haven't really noticed TSF being a battery hog. My battery lasted all day and didn't recharge till next day at work.
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What is the best one to customize everything or almost everything like apps/icons/widgets/theme (color/size etc)?
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Probably APEX.
Nova is faster IMO on the N2.
ADW is my favourite, I have had it since my vibrant
I'm rocking apex.
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Nova, its fast, great on battery /memory and i have all my gesture controls including 2 finger swipe up and down
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Nova Prime
Gotta be Nova Prime add folders,multiple docks, and low battery usage
Using Apex right now but Nova is good as well. Apex feels just right. Out the box you just have to add another row because 4x4 leaves to much wasted space for my liking.
Nova and Holo ftw.
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TSF Launcher. Amazing and customizable. Not a battery hog at all.
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I use Apex and Nova I find both to be similar, both are very customizable, fast and reliable for me.
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I'm shocked that to many people aren't running Go Launcher. I have it on my GS3 now but will be getting the Note 2 as soon as Amazon gets some more in. Go Launcher will be the only launcher I use on that beast!
Just wondering if anyone on this board is currently using Next Launcher 3D, or SPB?
Anyone use both and care to share their thoughts?
Thanks!
(just wondering if either of these is worth the price of admission, or if, after purchasing it, I'll get bored with it quickly...)
I have spb, its good but uses lots of memory, sometimes, it lags speed to load, and slows down, it only has one theme so you either settle with it or once you get bother you regret spending $15.00 dollars as I did. otherwise its good launcher.
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I had both went back to sense after a few days of SPB and about 2 weeks off next launcher...I have Nova Purchased but haven't installed it...maybe I take it for a spin now
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I had both went back to sense after a few days of SPB and about 2 weeks off next launcher...I have Nova Purchased but haven't installed it...maybe I take it for a spin now
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Nova Launcher Prime is an excellent launcher.
Only problem I've been having, I can create a folder and put several apps in it. However, after about three or four apps, when I try to add another app to a folder by dragging the app to the folder, the folder and app simply swap locations! It's absolutely maddening!
I've written to the developers, and they've responded by telling me how to add an app to a folder. I KNOW how to add apps! It isn't WORKING! The app and folder simply change locations!
Other then this one issue (which is kind of a biggy), Nova is bug free and a pleasure to use!
I love nova launcher. Worth every penny. Sbd always ran very smooth for me by lacks features. Kinda like the stock android launcher. What you see is what you get.
Another vote for nova
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I've used Next Launcher it's buttery smooth. They are able to achieve 60 FPS consistently which is very rare for a launcher. Is it worth $15, hell no! Maybe $5 at most but I have used so many of Go's products which are all free so I figured the $15 went to support continued development.
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Nova Launcher Prime is an excellent launcher.
Only problem I've been having, I can create a folder and put several apps in it. However, after about three or four apps, when I try to add another app to a folder by dragging the app to the folder, the folder and app simply swap locations! It's absolutely maddening!
I've written to the developers, and they've responded by telling me how to add an app to a folder. I KNOW how to add apps! It isn't WORKING! The app and folder simply change locations!
Other then this one issue (which is kind of a biggy), Nova is bug free and a pleasure to use!
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Folders are for noobz. Take advantage of the tabs I have mine set like this. General, Games, Tools, Media, Misc
Seeing as the "General" tab is first I have allocated it to be for any app that I access all the time.
When Eclair and Froyo were around, I used Launcher Pro Plus. Once Gingerbread was released I was on ADW EX until it was destroyed by Go Launcher EX. But then came along ICS and changed the game, I felt like Apex Pro was the best for a long time. Once Nova and Apex both launched "Extra Tabs" I started the tabs on Apex and it SUCKED so I switched to Nova Prime and I feel like it is the best Launcher experience to date.
P.S. I have tried SPB Shell on my SGS 3 and it was slow and buggy. It felt too bloated for me. If you want to try something completely different, I would recommend using widgets and multi picture livewallpaper. You can create some awesome effects.
There is a video on youtube right here going in to detail on how to do some of the stuff (this is over the top for me) but you can play with it. *Note you don't have to use Go Launcher, have a play*
I hope this helps
I'm iffy with nova right now...it keeps bringing up double notifications for my texts...it's getting annoying and I can't figure out how to disable the "other"notification might just go back to stock again....we shall see
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I'm currently using TSF Shell, it's kind of neat and rather smooth, but I see me just going back to Nova in a few.
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I'm iffy with nova right now...it keeps bringing up double notifications for my texts...it's getting annoying and I can't figure out how to disable the "other"notification might just go back to stock again....we shall see
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This error has nothing to do with Nova. It is most likely because you are running a 3rd party Message app or simply a bad mms.apk install. I would clear the cache files or reinstall your messaging app
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This error has nothing to do with Nova. It is most likely because you are running a 3rd party Message app or simply a bad mms.apk install. I would clear the cache files or reinstall your messaging app
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Probably getting notifications from both stock sms app and 3rd party.
As far as Next Launcher and SPB they are gimmicky crap in my opinion. They might look cool for a day or two but that wears off and you are stuck with a cheap toy-looking launcher that you spent upwards of 15 bucks on. Get ADW EX or Nova or Apex.
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Probably getting notifications from both stock sms app and 3rd party.
As far as Next Launcher and SPB they are gimmicky crap in my opinion. They might look cool for a day or two but that wears off and you are stuck with a cheap toy-looking launcher that you spent upwards of 15 bucks on. Get ADW EX or Nova or Apex.
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Yeah, the 3rd party message app causes the duplicate unless you disable the notification.
I have played with SO many launchers at this point it makes me dizzy. All the 3D stuff/fancy frills are battery kills. I love the stock launcher, but Nova really takes the cake for me.
Yea I did have 3rd party apps but I uninstalled them for that reason cause of the double notifications....still get them though don't knows what's up don't get me wrong I love nova SPB definitely not worth the price and Next was eh I'd rather use nova or EX...still running Nova right now love the gestures to pull up an app!
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