I personally love Nova Launcher on the HAM2. Here's a shot of my home screen with the following customization:
- Nova Launcher - Be sure to enable the "L" developer preview in for App animation under Look and Feel
- Moonshine Icon pack FREE on Google Play
- "L" inspired HD wallpaper
- Hello SMS
- SwiftKey keyboard
No screenshot, but I'm a Nova Launcher fan.
http://novalauncher.com/
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I personally love Nova Launcher on the HAM2. Here's a shot of my home screen with the following customization:
- Nova Launcher - Be sure to enable the "L" developer preview in for App animation under Look and Feel
- Moonshine Icon pack FREE on Google Play
- "L" inspired HD wallpaper
- Hello SMS
- SwiftKey keyboard
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It looks so "girlish" to me.
Nova Launcher fan as well!
Custom UCCW skins, the Nova Quick search bar (L style) and the new Play Music widget.
I can't post screenshots yet BUT....
I use Mini Launcher. It's like stock android but with more customization. I also have this really cool wallpaper that responds to the touch; it mimics water. I'll come back and actually post some screenshots when I can.
UPDATE: I installed Nova Launcher seeing as how popular it is. It actually runs much better than the Mini Launcher I was using. It's much more responsive and it gets rid of the stupid gray boxes around the stock apps. I think I know what I'll be using now.....
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I can't post screenshots yet BUT....
I use Mini Launcher. It's like stock android but with more customization. I also have this really cool wallpaper that responds to the touch; it mimics water. I'll come back and actually post some screenshots when I can.
UPDATE: I installed Nova Launcher seeing as how popular it is. It actually runs much better than the Mini Launcher I was using. It's much more responsive and it gets rid of the stupid gray boxes around the stock apps. I think I know what I'll be using now.....
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If you're up to it, get Prime! Adds a few more features and on top of that, Nova is already a solid launcher.
Good ol' Google now launcher
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ScoobSTi said:
If you're up to it, get Prime! Adds a few more features and on top of that, Nova is already a solid launcher.
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I looked at Prime already but I don't think I would really use the features that are included. I'll keep it in mind though. I might find them useful later.
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gierso said:
Good ol' Google now launcher
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Don't the gray rectangles around the app icons bother you? Maybe I'm just OCD but I couldn't stand those.....I'm so happy they're gone!
Bothers me like hell . haha
I downloaded a theme that got rid of the rectangles but is hit or miss..
What I hate is the gray background on the home but on back area...
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Gir357 said:
I can't post screenshots yet BUT....
I use Mini Launcher. It's like stock android but with more customization. I also have this really cool wallpaper that responds to the touch; it mimics water. I'll come back and actually post some screenshots when I can.
UPDATE: I installed Nova Launcher seeing as how popular it is. It actually runs much better than the Mini Launcher I was using. It's much more responsive and it gets rid of the stupid gray boxes around the stock apps. I think I know what I'll be using now.....
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Thanks for the update. I'll have to take a look at Mini Launcher. You might also want to try Solo Launcher, its pretty smooth.
Nova launcher all day!
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DODOL LAUNCHER
Nova Launcher. Now if I could just get rid of that gray nav bar...
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gierso said:
Bothers me like hell . haha
I downloaded a theme that got rid of the rectangles but is hit or miss..
What I hate is the gray background on the home but on back area...
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What there gets rid of the black rectangles on google now launcher?
hahyun6 said:
What there gets rid of the black rectangles on google now launcher?
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Fixed. Tho can't get some icons like they are supposed to...
hahyun6 what is that wallpaper? It's really cool.
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D33PTHAWTE said:
Nova Launcher. Now if I could just get rid of that gray nav bar...
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Yeah, same, would love to get rid of that gray nav bar. Anyone have any suggestions?
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skiwithpete said:
Yeah, same, would love to get rid of that gray nav bar. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I think we need root to change it. It would require a change to the build prop.
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So. Here are all the themes u could put to change the icons and wallpaper and lock screen on huawei devices :
http://www.emui.com/plugin.php?id=themezone
Don't matter if it's wrong device it still works. Download one and put it in HW theme folder in SD card, and it shows on the stock theme app. I used the balanced magazine theme to get rid of all the gray box thingies when using the google now launcher.
I'm using Holo Launcher HD.
Related
Skins and folders
1. iPhone Go Launcher EX Theme - free
iPhone Go Launcher EX Theme is a beautiful free theme for the excellent Go Launcher EX skinning and home-screen replacement system. All the default icons, dock and wallpapers are in place to provide an authentic iPhone feel. It doesn't have as many icons as other themes here, which is a shame but everything else looks perfect.
2. iPhone Go Launcher EX Theme - £0.77
For less than a pound another Go Launcher theme packs everything you need to fool your iPhone friends. It includes all the default icons, hundreds of custom icons, the dock, wallpapers and importantly iOS folder functionality. This is a real winner.
3. iPhone icon pack - £0.87
If you're not a fan of Go Launcher or don't want a replacement home-screen system, as these can slowdown less able phones, then why not try a basic icon pack? Along with a new wallpaper and few of our other suggestions the iPhone icon pack will offer a genuine iPhone look.
4. iPhone Style Folder - free
iPhone Style Folder works much like a number of other Android desktop folder systems but takes the classy iPhone style of grouping mini-icons within. Works via the Widget system and helps you get your home-screens back under control.
Lockscreens and keyboards
5. LockBot - free
The rather rough and ready looking LockBot may lack a little style but in use its iPhone themed lock-screen does the job. Once you're bored of fooling your friends it comes with a host of other styles to choose from including a Honeycomb one.
6. WidgetLocker Lockscreen - £1.25
A paid-for lock-screen may seem like a step too far but WidgetLocker Lockscreen is worth it. Unlike LockBot this manages to hide the default Android status bar so the lock-screen looks entirely plausible. Beyond this it provides complete customisation and enhancements.
7. A.I.type Keyboard Beta - free
If you've switched to Android from an iPhone you may very well be missing the on-screen keyboard. Android is flexible enough that is enables you to use alternative designs. A.I.type is an excellent first choice that mimics the iPhone keyboard perfectly.
8. GO Keyboard & iPhone Theme - free
GO Keyboard & iPhone Theme is perhaps not as convincing an iPhone theme as the A.I.type one, but the GO Keyboard system itself is worth having on its own merits with plenty of advanced predictive and language tools built into it.
Email and text messages
9. InoMail - £2.53
If you're missing your old iPhone mail app then try InoMail, looking identical from the folder screen to the email reader itself you'll feel right at home. InoMail does suffer from a couple of issues such as multi-account management and file attachments but it has workarounds.
10. iSMS - £0.99
If you're a big texter you'll love the Android iSMS app that pops up a text message dialogue when a new message arrives, so you can read and respond to it immediately, helping to actually improve on the Android rubbish notifications.
11. Handcent SMS - free
Handcent SMS is a theme-based SMS system which has an iPhone-fooling green and grey bubble conversation-based mode that looks just like the iPhone. It's also more than just a pretty face, as it brings improved security and group handling too.
iPhone Copy-apps
12. Go Contacts EX & iPhone Theme free
Go Contacts EX & iPhone Theme free is pretty special as it's a replacement contacts app that can be themed with an excellent iPhone-style skin, which frankly ends up being far better than the iOS variant. If you've recently switched from an iOS device then certainly the other benefit in this system will have you feeling right at home.
13. Classic Notes Lite - free
The classic yellow background and light-lined writing style of the iPhone notes app is a hard one to miss, but Classic Notes Lite riffs if perfectly even down to the font and adds a whole lot more, such as sharing notes via Twitter and Google Calender support.
14. Calculator - Free/£0.65
It's at the bottom of our list but Calculator is still a useful app to have, as there's a perfectly functional free calculator that can totally fool your iPhone friends. A version with full scientific functionality is available from the same author at minimal cost, which throws in complete skin support and alternative layouts.
15. Vlingo Virtual Assistant - free
It's one new feature in iOS that has heads turning and mouths flapping. Apple fans will all be talking to Siri on their iPhones, and so you can join in the "fun" try Vlingo that provides all the function of Siri without any of the expensive iPhone.
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Nice guide.
with gud alternates
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Nice guide.
with gud alternates
You should talk about MIUI.
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haha
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You should talk about MIUI.
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in my way ill flash joyos rom
then install ios messaging app
ilauncher
smart kb w/ios theme
ios7 signal icons..
2ndhand17 said:
in my way ill flash joyos rom
then install ios messaging app
ilauncher
smart kb w/ios theme
ios7 signal icons..
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Well, almost same with me on MIUI
And I'm working about center clock.
???
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Well, almost same with me on MIUI
And I'm working about center clock.
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is that sgy?
2ndhand17 said:
is that sgy?
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No, Galaxy SIII 4G.
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ahhh ok
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No, Galaxy SIII 4G.
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it looks like ios7 hehe can you give me your laucher? pm link pls? im searching some ios7 apps
2ndhand17 said:
it looks like ios7 hehe can you give me your laucher? pm link pls? im searching some ios7 apps
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Oh I rather post here because it could be useful to someone, you don't think so? :good:
For iOS 7 best imitation :
Rom ;
MIUI v5 3.9.27.
Launcher :
MIUI one. It's just the launcher of MIUI rom.
Dialer, Icons, SMS app, lockscreen, UI -credits to martygan72- :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/is4ocu7hna4tgri/iOS7+Traduit+v1.2.mtz (apply the theme with MIIU theme app.)
Wallpaper :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonehippo.ios7parallax
Control on down (copy the apk to /system/app) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.godapps.gooda.control
Tell me if you have questions!
hmmm
2ndhand17 said:
it looks like ios7 hehe can you give me your laucher? pm link pls? im searching some ios7 apps
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Oh I rather post here because it could be useful to someone, you don't think so? :good:
For iOS 7 best imitation :
Rom ;
MIUI v5 3.9.27.
Launcher :
MIUI one. It's just the launcher of MIUI rom.
Dialer, Icons, SMS app, lockscreen, UI -credits to martygan72- :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/is4ocu7hna4tgri/iOS7+Traduit+v1.2.mtz (apply the theme with MIIU theme app.)
Wallpaper :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonehippo.ios7parallax
Control on down (copy the apk to /system/app) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.godapps.gooda.control
Tell me if you have questions!
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ahh its a miui theme ihate systemui of miui. btw thanks hehe im using joyos now..
2ndhand17 said:
ahh its a miui theme ihate systemui of miui. btw thanks hehe im using joyos now..
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Then, use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.suckga.iLauncher2&hl=fr
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Then, use it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.suckga.iLauncher2&hl=fr
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can you upload it?if u dont mind hehe
not here
because apps ar not allowed here
2ndhand17 said:
can you upload it?if u dont mind hehe
not here
because apps ar not allowed here
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Sorry, I don't make any warez... Just spend around 2$ and got iOS 7 launcher !
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Awesome threaad.... Keep up the good work....
JUST PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED...
thanks for the guide...:good:
Guys, just wanted to share with you this launcher i found
here is the link from my dropbox account
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rbmkj821vlt242p/nextlauncherbeta4.apk
Overall it's good but the icons are ugly
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DavidMKD said:
Overall it's good but the icons are ugly
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if i understood right this one is the newer version of go launcher ex, so this will support themes
any screenshots please ?
Yeah, screenshots pls
Here you go...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzMbKOu4_g0
Looks nice, feels smooth.
I'd consider using it if I could press the home button while on my home screen to hide the status bar. I know I can hide it in settings but it's nice just to press home.
More gestures too. Other than that, looks nice.
Hold your heads high, resist and defy.
I love launchers so I tested immediately!
1. Will ask you to share before you can use
I just shared by Bluetooth but didn't complete the send.
2. Noticed that if you remove some apps after you install Next Launcher the icons remain in the apps draw and cannot be removed although they are unrendered. You have to reinstall the launcher
3. Only one dock drawer
4. Cannot independently choose homescreen/app drawer wallpaper
5. But smooth and very nice tactile effects - pressing, sliding etc
6. If you use Go Launcher you'll recognise it - Id love to have these Next additions available OVER the present Go Launcher rather than as a separate launcher
Interesting and stable enough to use full time
I've added it to my Launcher Switcher
Good stuff, thanks
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RAM??? Go Launcher used to hog up around 30 MBs if i aint mistaken. How is this in comparison?
I kinda have a lot of apps that need to be running. That is the reason I am inquiring about RAM.
Just curious if people prefer stock or a replacement launcher?
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Nova.
I used ROM Cleaner to remove the sense launcher.
Ha I was also wondering this. Was just about to ask and saw this thread. I was wanting to make a sleek simple homescreen and someone said I couldn't change icons with stock launcher.
How easy is it to switch back and forth between launchers?
As easy as installing from the play store and running it.
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But would it keep all the settings. Like could you set up two different launchers and have them set the way you want. Then just feel like going to a different look one day just because you feel like it lol.
Yes. A launcher is just an app like any other app. Settings get saved.
Nova, have used it since I got my Galaxy S2. Love it easy backup/restore change icons individually, and more!
Just installed Nova Launcher and gotta say its pretty cool. Here's what I created. Just two questions. Can nova launcher make the status bar clear? And I used simple text to change icons on the dock but it has black background behind the words. Can I make that clear somehow.
I use apex launcher and as nova
It's amazing, I had no trouble changing plenty of phones while keeping my layout
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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I like the sense clock, so I'm on stock. Used apex pro on my gs3
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HTCTX said:
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Action Launcher - allows minimalist approach, very fast to select apps. And Blink Feed app from appstore switches back into sense launcher so I can go back and forth.
Apex
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
aimetti said:
ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
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I've always liked the stock launchers over Nova, Apex, etc. Although I did enjoy them on CM roms on the One X when I had it. Usually I'm not a fan of stock Android. I've always much preferred the manufacturer skins.
I love sense 5 too much to switch
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Stock and love it
oddfuturejoey said:
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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yeah its called iOS lol
Seggzy said:
Stock and love it
yeah its called iOS lol
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Or miui launcher
HTCTX said:
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Man, $15 seems kinda steep for that.
Which is better?
Go. Hands down the smoothest. Although battery sucker.
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I would say Nova,but the new Beta version.
It's crazy fast (Set the Scroll Speed and Animation speed to "faster then light"),transparent statusbar support (the only launcher that actually made my statusbar transparent ) and has a Kit Kat look. Tons of customization. What more do you need ?
I have 2 launchers for you. First of all is Apex Launcher it's smooth and faster and the second is KitKat Launcher it's great to live KitKat experience.
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For me the best is Action Laucher
gagangera said:
Which is better?
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Haha oh dear here we go again... just go with Apex its light on memory and has all the functions you need.
Plus this belongs in Q&A (just for future reference)
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I can't believe you're discussing this...it's all matter of taste, and that's very individual. After all, all of them are free on GPlay, so try it, only you know what suits you best, and it cost nothing.
waking the dead is my thing!
any way....I have been using go launcher. found on accident. It is really neat and I am just starting to understand it fully. Now Im seeing here that apex may take up less memory?
dhangejr said:
waking the dead is my thing!
any way....I have been using go launcher. found on accident. It is really neat and I am just starting to understand it fully. Now Im seeing here that apex may take up less memory?
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I had Apex.. Once. Then I downloaded Nova Launcher beta and I´m still using it No regrets about it, pretty smooth and easy launcher.
Just my opinion
You should try adw launcher. It is the only one I found that has a categorized app drawer. Makes things soo much more organized. And you can just put folder-like category shortcuts on your homescreen for easy access.
Beautyful transition-effects, great dock customisations... Gove it a try, if you are looking for a new favorite launcher.
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You should try adw launcher. It is the only one I found that has a categorized app drawer. Makes things soo much more organized. And you can just put folder-like category shortcuts on your homescreen for easy access.
Beautyful transition-effects, great dock customisations... Gove it a try, if you are looking for a new favorite launcher.
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Alot of users still see ADW as the boring launcher they used whilst on Froyo or gingerbread, as apex is for ICS
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Is there a launcher that allows alphabetical listing in the app drawer like in the samsung touchwiz?
I just installed holo laucher as the first since I bought my GN3 last year. it looks smooth and very customizable as I can finally change the grid's density from 4x4 to more icons in the home screen but I miss that one column list like app drawer from touchwiz
ADW .
ADW launcher EX pro is the best launcher i found for me
it is really awesome , just try it
fast , easy , have a lot of customizations
paolo200 said:
Is there a launcher that allows alphabetical listing in the app drawer like in the samsung touchwiz?
I just installed holo laucher as the first since I bought my GN3 last year. it looks smooth and very customizable as I can finally change the grid's density from 4x4 to more icons in the home screen but I miss that one column list like app drawer from touchwiz
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I installed Nova and I must say I'm pretty impressed so far. I can configure the apps drawer in an alphabetical list style and much more.
One thing I find a little disappointing but that seems to be the same problem for all launchers is that the non resizable widgets are screwed up if I add them to the home screen when the grid size is changed to 5x5 or more
Wondering what Launcher is most used with the Note 4.
I've always used Nova primarily cause I like the icon gestures options and increased grid options . But new to the Note 4 and just wondering with the Spen and all most would stick with Touch Wiz.
I'm on Nova since this got the smart gestures and works simple the best for me not to much just enough of everything.
I installed nova as I'm used to it also. I don't think it takes away from any of the spen functionality switching to nova though. I may be wrong.
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Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
TheChosen28 said:
Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
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How did you get gel to.work, not working for me I wonder if cause I have latest google now have anything to do with it from lollipop
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I installed nova as I'm used to it also. I don't think it takes away from any of the spen functionality switching to nova though. I may be wrong.
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The only thing I've noticed we can't do with Nova is ... 'pin' Action memos to our screen. On TW launcher the memos have a pin icon top right which dissapears on 3rd party launcher.
I am using smart launcher for efficiency
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TheChosen28 said:
Using Google Now Launched with closed GEL and loving it. So much better than the touch wiz ****e.
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What's GEL?
tweeny80 said:
The only thing I've noticed we can't do with Nova is ... 'pin' Action memos to our screen. On TW launcher the memos have a pin icon top right which dissapears on 3rd party launcher.
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But you can put said pinned notes on the homescreen via SNotes correct?
I'm using next launcher 3d here, the 3d settings look awesome xD
rockky said:
But you can put said pinned notes on the homescreen via SNotes correct?
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Via the widget, yes. That is a different method than pinning individual action memos
And GEL is Google Experience Launcher
Sorry xposed XGel is a tweak to customize the launcher.
I use Action Launcher. It has unique functionality, like the ability to swipe up on a icon and assign any widget to it. It's fast too
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Nova launcher because i can pull down the notification with a swipe from the homescreen without reaching the status bar.
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I use Touchwiz and Nova only but i still much prefer Touchwiz.
Nova since Galaxy S1. I like the customization and its very fast and fluid.
Nova Launcher Prime + Tesla Unread!!
Nova, for me is the best
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Z Launcher
Please add the Nokia Z Launcher to the poll.
I've tried a few since getting my note 4, smart launcher is nice, then Nokia z launcher (which I loved) but the best for me so far is launcher 8 for Android it looks so cool on the note 4 screen