I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
Toolshed11 said:
I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
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Only functionality I've lost is Samsung Widgets, like S-Note widget. But all S-Pen functionality, Air Command, Multi-Window, etc., works flawlessly.
Great, we get to keep all the goodies and gain in speed! That's like getting thin throug a diet of fried food and candy! !!
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Han Solo 1 said:
Only functionality I've lost is Samsung Widgets, like S-Note widget. But all S-Pen functionality, Air Command, Multi-Window, etc., works flawlessly.
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S Note widget is available, S Calendar is missing.
ddavtian said:
S Note widget is available, S Calendar is missing.
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Whoops, that's correct. I was thinking of Action Memo widget.
i seriously doubt it makes a difference over all. only if you're swiping home screens on constantly going back and forth looking for apps will you see a difference. it won't increase you fps in games or make benchmarks significantly faster. i use nova btw.
Agreed. I use it for its flexibility with gestures and the like. Honestly hours much time do you spend on your home screen?
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I use Nova on my Note 3 ...on the 10.1 I just use Touchwiz. It's good enough for Tablets.
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I've been hearing you guys talk about it for years now. I tried it before and didn't really appreciate it. Long time ago.
I just slammed it on there and I gotta say, why did I put up with TW all this time!
I set the Grid for my home screen and apps drawer and the Text was perfect unlike the current TW hack.
It imported my TW settings!
You can backup and restore your Setup, Duhhh, freakin' Duhhh... I'm sick of setting of 7 home screens and multiple folders when the ROM chefs start really cooking!
So far I haven't missed much from TW, nothing that outweighs the advantages of Nova.
It doesn't loop around in a circle but I'll live with that if there's not a way around it.
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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methaq said:
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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Plus you have infinite scroll for dock too, under Settings/Dock. And don't forget gestures. With 2 simple gestures I hide the notification bar and the dock, and enjoy nice wallpaper on full screen.
Maybe Im blind - is there a setting on Nova to hide apps in the app drawer?
GaresTaylan said:
Maybe Im blind - is there a setting on Nova to hide apps in the app drawer?
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Under Nova Settings > Drawer > Hide Apps
You can hide apps if you have the paid version.
methaq said:
If you like the "looping", you can set infinite scroll in Nova Pro settings.
Nova Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll
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Are you referring to being able to swipe pages continuously? This can be done in stock.
I do like that it adds pages as needed.
Toolshed11 said:
I've read in numerous threads around here about using Nova Launcher instead of Touchwiz to improve overall performance. What functionality is lost in going to Nova if any? I'm a little new to all of this so I apologize if this is a rather basic question.
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Best thing to do is just install it an see for yourself. It's not like a launcher is a permanent change to your device.
I use it , but I go back and forth between it and touchwiz...I like to keep it fresh nova is great software.
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Anyway to change the settings somewhere to allow to switch to tablet UI, so that the status bar is at the bottom..?
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Best thing to do is just install it an see for yourself. It's not like a launcher is a permanent change to your device.
I use it , but I go back and forth between it and touchwiz...I like to keep it fresh nova is great software.
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How to increase Desktop pages - only have5now
Dr_Muhsin said:
How to increase Desktop pages - only have5now
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From homescreen:
Menu > nova settings > desktop > home screens then click the "+"
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Not mine, just found it on Reddit, which linked me back to XDA.
XDA user "xuso" created the app called 'Alt Drawer', and it's exactly what it sounds like...A "normal" app drawer, without the 'pauses', that is very customizable, and works in landscape or portrait..
The full, ad-free version is available to download here on XDA..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154299
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Works really well.
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I gotta disagree. Doesn't replace the function of the app drawer button, so you need to have a separate shortcut on your homescreen. Redundant to me.
As soon as it can remove to the default drawer button ill like it.
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I hear you, but remappable rosies will be here before you know it...
I just put Alt Launcher right above the other one for now..
I can give up one icon space for the benefits...
protip:
Enable 'low quality background' for much faster scrolling.
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Ahh sounds promising ... I hate the new sense app drawer.. worst ever.
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new app drawer is fine imho
CheesyNutz said:
new app drawer is fine imho
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no. having pages is beyond stupid.
lbhocky19 said:
no. having pages is beyond stupid.
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Disagreed.
Not sure why you guys feel the need to post about liking the new app drawer? It's fine, this thread/app obviously isn't for you....
Some of us think the new app drawer sucks and it is a cheap way to get rid of the scrolling lag that's always in it with a Sense rom (I know some of you have magic phones and have "never had lag issues")
Anyway, the app is a great idea but it is incredibly slow and laggy. Hopefully updates are incoming..
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Not sure why you guys feel the need to post about liking the new app drawer? It's fine, this thread/app obviously isn't for you....
Some of us think the new app drawer sucks and it is a cheap way to get rid of the scrolling lag that's always in it with a Sense rom (I know some of you have magic phones and have "never had lag issues")
Anyway, the app is a great idea but it is incredibly slow and laggy. Hopefully updates are incoming..
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Use in combination with Spare Parts, and also setting app drawer background to 'low quality' in the app itself, and it's pretty zippy.
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Oh sweet. I hate the new drawer. I like being able to scroll freely. Not this page by page thing. I have tried looking for a setting to change it several times.
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I use Go Launcher. Being able to create folders in the app drawer is 100% awesome...just a solid app all around.
you know when you in the app drawer you can just hit menu and switch it to LIST
no need for an app but i will check it out since i can't stand the app drawer either. me i like the 5 app drawer
People don't like organization and efficiency these days
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ktrotter11 said:
People don't like organization and efficiency these days
Bussin Caps n 3D
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how is it efficient to scroll 10 times to reach anything in the zs instead of one good push in the original drawer?
Joey_UFC said:
you know when you in the app drawer you can just hit menu and switch it to LIST
no need for an app but i will check it out since i can't stand the app drawer either. me i like the 5 app drawer
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Yes we all know and it isn't the same..
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Disagreed.
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This app needs work, nothing I do fixes it. Hopefully it will get sorted out... it's a great idea.
P.S. For the 100 people that LOVE to post .. No I don't wanna use another launcher, I like Sense 3.0 (see the thread title??) No I don't wanna go in my app drawer and set it to list because it isn't the same... (isn't that obvious tho?)
And YES, we ALL know some of you like the drawer and you think we are retarded for not sharing your opinion.. who cares? Move on =p I hate the drawer... it does nothing you can't accomplish with the old drawer except page itself.
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This app needs work, nothing I do fixes it. Hopefully it will get sorted out... it's a great idea.
P.S. For the 100 people that LOVE to post .. No I don't wanna use another launcher, I like Sense 3.0 (see the thread title??) No I don't wanna go in my app drawer and set it to list because it isn't the same... (isn't that obvious tho?)
And YES, we ALL know some of you like the drawer and you think we are retarded for not sharing your opinion.. who cares? Move on =p I hate the drawer... it does nothing you can't accomplish with the old drawer except page itself.
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I'm with you. I don't like the app drawer in our version of Sense 3.0. I use an app from the Market called Smart Taskbar. It allows you to reach it's version of the app drawer from any screen or from within an app. When it opens, you can set it to show all your apps and you can scroll through them as we did pre-Sense 3.0. Oh, and for those that liked Tommytomatoe's 5 column app drawer, it has 5 columns, too. Smart Taskbar allows you to also set up shortcuts to do different things, like call a certain person, or open your messaging program ready to text a certain person, etc, but you need the pro key to do that. (It's about $4.) There's a free version as well. You can also put widgets on Smart Taskbar's screens, leaving your home screen less cluttered. I guess for me, it saves time because I can open it from any screen I'm on, instead of having to navigate back to a screen where rosie is showing...
I love the app drawer. I don't like the page up down. If I could just fling. The drawer would be the best I've used.
Update: love it. Back to you.
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I love the app drawer. I don't like the page up down. If I could just fling. The drawer would be the best I've used.
Update: love it. Back to you.
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??? Ummm. That's the whole issue. If we could just 'fling', there would be no OP.
<<not completely sure if you were serious > >
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Im in need of a new launcher :/ i currently have launcher pro plus but doesnt look like its gunna get updated anytime soon. i have tried go launcher but it was meh. i have heard great things about ADW though. Opinions?
I have used all of those launchers, and I keep coming back to ADW. I think it runs the smoothest, has great theme options, and more customization options (IMHO).
I would definitely suggest try it out. The great thing is that you can download Homesmack, which is an app designed to help you toggle between launchers easily. That way, if you don't like ADW, you can easily switch back to another launcher.
EDIT: Also, this thread has A LOT of great info on launchers for you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428022
I have used a bunch of other launchers and I use both Launcher Pro Plus and ADW EX. LPP is my main launcher and ADW is used as my car dock in landscape mode. No other launchers really suit me. Even though LPP hasn't seen an update for a long time it's still the fastest and smoothest launcher to me.
Regina Launcher is not and got some nice options
Hi Launcher is amazing and is completely different from other launchers, instead of changing the homescreen, you can change part of it while keeping the other part as it is.
ICS Launcher by Team Syndicate is very good
I dig ADW Ex. I've been using it way before I even thought about rooting my phone, lol. It has vast customization options to tweak your phone how you want it. I can't go without it
Have y'all heard of launcher2?
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have tried pretty much every launcher and keep coming back to ADW.
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Have y'all heard of launcher2?
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nitro includes a customized version of launcher 2 in eclipse...the newest eclipse that should be released soon has some cool launcher options like infinite homescreen loop 3d app drawer, scrollable widgets etc...
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Launcher 7 is pretty cool. I'm a big fan of the Windows phone title layout~
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I used launcher pro for quite a while, but after going without an update for months and months, I switched to go launcher. I liked go launcher, but there was a small delay whenever I clicked on the app drawer. Eventually I purchased and switched to ADW launcher. In my opinion, it is the best of the 3 I tried. So many themes available, and so much you can customize. Also runs the smoothest with a live wallpaper running.
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I love go launcher ex. Came with a rom I flashed a while back and now I am addicted to the features.
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I think launchers like launcher pro, ADW, Go Launcher, etc. are pretty much all the same. You get the multiple screens with widgets and an app drawer. I get bored with that stuff sometimes. I've enjoyed Go Launcher. But when I get bored with that, I switch to Launcher 7. Its really nice if you theme it right.
GO Launcher is kinda nice. I used it for awhile and really enjoyed all of the GO branded apps it allowed you to use. Im currently using ADW EX and I like it quite a bit. GO felt a little too gimmicky and unrefined in comparison to ADW EX. It wasnt as smooth. There would also be random times when GO somehow wouldnt work and I would be reverted to my old launcher.
If I were you I'd try the free version of ADW and GO then you could make a better pick.
jsgraphicart said:
I think launchers like launcher pro, ADW, Go Launcher, etc. are pretty much all the same. You get the multiple screens with widgets and an app drawer. I get bored with that stuff sometimes. I've enjoyed Go Launcher. But when I get bored with that, I switch to Launcher 7. Its really nice if you theme it right.
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Can you show us some screenshots ?
SamerBerjawi said:
Can you show us some screenshots ?
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Here's what I look at when I unlock my phone. The second row, first icon is my live contacts tile. The tile below that is my music tile. Which I use the new "live photo" tile to cycle through band photos (MXPX at the time of the screenshot) and acts as my music tile.
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I don't know how good the quality is with the photo. This is my first time uploading through tapatalk.
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A little further down my launcher...
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A little further down my launcher...
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Another "live photos tile" as well
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nice, that seems interesting
SamerBerjawi said:
nice, that seems interesting
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Try it out for sure. Have you ever used windows phone 7? Or have seen the interface?
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Try it out for sure. Have you ever used windows phone 7? Or have seen the interface?
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All those screen shots are from Launcher 7??? Holy crap. I love it. That looks soooo sick. I may have to download that launcher. And by "may have to" I mean most definitely.
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Had been using Nova but am trying Apex now.
A) Does it not support a horizontal home screen?
B) Where does one get different icons to swap out in both the drawer and also on the status bar?
Thanks in advance...
You get themes/icons from go launcher and/or launcher pro in the market. For example.
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wuestsider said:
You get themes/icons from go launcher and/or launcher pro in the market. For example.
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Yep. That, or you can also go to devianart to get a ton of icons. There a actually thread Herr on XDA in the Themes and Apps section that has over 700 sets. Possibly even more.
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wuestsider said:
You get themes/icons from go launcher and/or launcher pro in the market. For example.
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Love the clock/weather widget. Whats is called.
reverepats said:
There a actually thread Herr on XDA in the Themes and Apps section that has over 700 sets. Possibly even more.
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You don't happen to have a link to this thread, do you?
wuestsider said:
You get themes/icons from go launcher and/or launcher pro in the market. For example.
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I like the looks of your folder... What is the theme you are using?
fachadick said:
You don't happen to have a link to this thread, do you?
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Ann yeah gimme a minute and ill track it down for ya. There icons galore In there. You'll like it
Edit...here ya go. I didnt even k ow it was a sticky In that section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824656
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I like the looks of your folder... What is the theme you are using?
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The theme was "bubbles" ADW Launcher theme.
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reverepats said:
Ann yeah gimme a minute and ill track it down for ya. There icons galore In there. You'll like it
Edit...here ya go. I didnt even k ow it was a sticky In that section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824656
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wow - you weren't kidding! thanks
jfenton57 said:
Had been using Nova but am trying Apex now.
A) Does it not support a horizontal home screen?
B) Where does one get different icons to swap out in both the drawer and also on the status bar?
Thanks in advance...
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Apex does support a Horizontal or Landscape screen, you have to enable it to auto-rotate.
Go to Apex settings, Behavior Settings and then Screen Orientation.
I have a question... is there a way to make the scrolling of the home screen FAST? I like Apex but cant seem to find this option in settings, I am using Nova for now simply for this option. Can anyone help?
Jess813 said:
I have a question... is there a way to make the scrolling of the home screen FAST? I like Apex but cant seem to find this option in settings, I am using Nova for now simply for this option. Can anyone help?
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I have Apex Pro and it looks like the default scrolling speed is the fastest it will allow.
I downloaded an ics icon pack for go launcher to use with apex but apex didn't detect it.
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Jess813 said:
I have a question... is there a way to make the scrolling of the home screen FAST? I like Apex but cant seem to find this option in settings, I am using Nova for now simply for this option. Can anyone help?
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Apex settings > Homescreen settings > Minimum scrolling time
thetony said:
I downloaded an ics icon pack for go launcher to use with apex but apex didn't detect it.
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You need to go pro to use ADW/LP/Go icon packs. The free version supports Apex themes only.
For those using Apex Pro, can you tell me if it has unread notification for the stock email app? I use it for my work email and like seeing how many unread emails I have.
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For those using Apex Pro, can you tell me if it has unread notification for the stock email app? I use it for my work email and like seeing how many unread emails I have.
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Yes it does... Email, gmail and missed calls.
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I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Adw i think
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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I am sure someone will disagree with me but, in my opinion, Nova, Apex and ADW are the top three.
Personally, I am using Apex.
A better idea would be to install Home Manager and several launchers. Home Manager will let you switch among them anytime soon you can keep them all at the same time.
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Tsf shell launcher is AWESOME! Dont know bout d pages tho.i keep mine as simple as possible to avoid lag.
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I think u might try go launcher ..
But tsf shell is good
dont forget hitting thanks......
my launcher
for me it is laucher ex !! - very fast - and most: it dont need many battery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
has his own store
How could you live with 9+ pages :0 just use the app drawer ha.
http://db.tt/qL0IJkM5
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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SPB Shell 3D is the best launcher ever. Only its very costly.
This could be battery costly as well. I always recommend Apex for best battery. SPB shell looks amazing though
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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You can create folders on each page to hold more apps. Just drag one icon on top of another, and the launcher will create a new folder and ask you to name it. That way you can have all your apps on your launcher desktop, organized in folders.
MIUI ... With MIUI you can add too many pages
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NYLimited said:
I am sure someone will disagree with me but, in my opinion, Nova, Apex and ADW are the top three.
Personally, I am using Apex.
A better idea would be to install Home Manager and several launchers. Home Manager will let you switch among them anytime soon you can keep them all at the same time.
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I think the same. But the Nova Launcher is the better. Test these three launchers and use the one you think is best.
I prefer nova launcher due to speed but if you want customization you should go for apex launcher.
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I tried several launchers (almost every launcher which is not completely unknown)
For now im quite satisfied with Solo Launcher, which looks very nice and is pretty smooth. If you like it simple you should check out Smart Launcher.
dont have to mention Nova, etc. as they are most known (for a reason).
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Does anyone know of a free launcher where you can hide apps in the dock, trying to sort out a phone for a technologically incompetent relative but the phone rooted so full of apps that could potentially destroy the phone. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Go launcher
GO launcher is very good at stuffs but it also good at killing battery too, nova prime is better i think
Go launcher,android windows7,launcher 8,spb shell 3d and one the best n my favorite tsf launcher
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dogger2001 said:
I use Nova Launcher, but I can only get up to 9 pages, and now I'm out of pages, any launchers that get over 9? Thanks!
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Holo launcher is , fastest and light weight launcher
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geronphillips said:
Does anyone know of a free launcher where you can hide apps in the dock, trying to sort out a phone for a technologically incompetent relative but the phone rooted so full of apps that could potentially destroy the phone. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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I am using free version of nova launcher. You can hide apps in app drawer, just go to Nova settings>App drawer>Hiden apps and then select apps which you want to hide
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TSF Shell...
Brillient launcher.
Only $/£/¢/€10(?)
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Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
Mahmood02 said:
Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
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I highly recommend Smart Launcher
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For lockscreen if you want a JB look, go with Holo Locker
leolawliet said:
I highly recommend Smart Launcher
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For lockscreen if you want a JB look, go with Holo Locker
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Holo locker have some issues... I wouldn't recommend it.
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geeshiet said:
Holo locker have some issues... I wouldn't recommend it.
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Do you know any other good ones?
Mahmood02 said:
Do you know any other good ones?
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LockerPro?
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I read some of the reviews on Google play and a good amount of people said it's not all that great
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Mahmood02 said:
I read some of the reviews on Google play and a good amount of people said it's not all that great
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them use san google to find a one that suit your complains
Mahmood02 said:
Hello guys I'm new to the forums, any way im looking for a cool home launcher and lock screen, something like go launcher but free and less clutter, also my device is not rooted or anything of that makes a difference. Thank you
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You can get Nova for free minus some of the bells and whistles which is really resource light and is basic Nexus 7 design.
As far as lock screen I can't recommend as I pattern lock my screen.
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I tried smart launcher out and in pretty happy with it I'll look into nova though
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I get better battery using nova or launcher 8
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Launcher and Locker
I have used many launchers in the past including Launcher 8 and Smart Launcher. However I prefer Apex Launcher over the latter because of the simplicity of the applications UI and the ability to customize down to the size of icons. I am currently running Apex Launcher and it doesn't seem to drain battery more than other launchers I have tested. Here are some of my home screens.
I went for a minimalistic look and used the option to disable the notification bar and dock. The notification bar can be accessed by a fast swipe down and the app drawer (also customizable) can be accessed by a fast swipe up. I used ZooperWidget for many of my widgets and SMPL White icons for ditching the colored app icons.
As for the locker I installed Holo Locker which gives a very clean look to the phone.
The paid version can be customized to show SMS and call notifications and I believe you need it to change to shortcuts as well.
All these apps can be found on the Play Store SMPL White icons and Holo Locker being the only paid ones. Using these two together gives the device a very sleek look. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to improve upon stock UI without rooting!
I prefer Holo Launcher HD, Nova and Apex are too... Feature filled for me. Also I find that Holo HD uses less RAM and is smoother with less redraws on my P769
If you want somerhing a bit different, you can have a look at Atom launcher, it's one of my favourites
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I use Nova Launcher and for the lockscreen, I purchased Widgetlocker.
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This Droid world is filled with many choices, so many that i feel spoiled.
Sony Xperia Z, MiHome, MiSpace, SoHo, Nova, Apex, Holo... these are the launchers I have used, and most of the times return to Xperia Z's home launcher, I wont tell you to go and install it, but I would rather tell you to "Explore to find out what suits your taste most!"
Happy Exploring!!
Xperia Z launcher has many features.....i prefer nova....saves battery.
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Right now using Huawei Emotion Launcher, kind of modified MiHome launcher and feels slick and fluid, and the weather live wallpaper with auto wedgie sync is pretty sick!!
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Subjecttoreply, where did you get your wallpaper from? Can you provide me the link?
Techgod said:
Xperia Z launcher has many features.....i prefer nova....saves battery.
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I am enjoying Nova myself but how do you download the Xperia Z launcher?
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102397
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