Hello,
I'm looking to buy this Note 3, does someone know if split-screen features work with alternative launchers (especially with nova launcher) ?
Thx for your answers.
neoalban said:
Hello,
I'm looking to buy this Note 3, does someone know if split-screen features work with alternative launchers (especially with nova launcher) ?
Thx for your answers.
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Yes they do. I am only answering for Nova & Action Launcher.
Split-screen works on Aviate launcher also Don't think the split-screen has anything to do with what kind of launcher you have. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Works just fine with Apex launcher
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work find with next launcher.
Thx a lot for your answers !
I am getting a little tired of saying this. This question and many like it have all been asked dozens of times before:
None of the additional features are part of Touchwiz. They are their own apps that are put on top of whatever launcher is in use.
They work in ANY launcher.
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Dear all,
How can I sort the apps in App drawer? I searched the forums for the ones related to Jelly bean, found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881712 , but Nexus 4 has a different UI than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1; on the top right in app drawer I see the app store icon. The user manual provided by LG is also of not much help. I hope I don't need a specific launcher to do just this. I have used Sony Xperia series before and it gives several sorting option of apps in app drawer, specially: "sorting by recently installed" is a very useful one. I hope I could do the same here.
Best regards.
waqarz said:
Dear all,
How can I sort the apps in App drawer? I searched the forums for the ones related to Jelly bean, found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881712 , but Nexus 4 has a different UI than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1; on the top right in app drawer I see the app store icon. The user manual provided by LG is also of not much help. I hope I don't need a specific launcher to do just this. I have used Sony Xperia series before and it gives several sorting option of apps in app drawer, specially: "sorting by recently installed" is a very useful one. I hope I could do the same here.
Best regards.
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You have to use a third party launcher for this feature. Stock android launcher is pretty basic.
You can probably even grab the stock Samsung Launcher or stock Sony launcher pretty easy. All OEM's do is remove the android launcher and replace it with their own anyways.
elliot.newnham said:
You have to use a third party launcher for this feature. Stock android launcher is pretty basic.
You can probably even grab the stock Samsung Launcher or stock Sony launcher pretty easy. All OEM's do is remove the android launcher and replace it with their own anyways.
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Thanks elliot, I am intending to try Nova or Go launcher, I hope one of them has this feature! I couldn't find it so far for Nova launcher though.
Nova launcher prime has it :d
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Nova launcher is the way to go! I've tried apex launcher too (not on this though), but nova kicks ass!
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I'm about to receive my s4 just wanted to know which launcher you guys recommend. I tried touchwiz before and never really liked it so I'm using golauncher.Just wondering if anyone recommends anything better for the s4.
I like Nova and Apex about equally of the free alternatives on the market and better than I do the GO launcher but some of this is going to be subjective. There is what you like personally and also based upon how you go about doing things on your phone some launchers will be a little better suited to you. That said the latest versions of TW are quite a bit better than the older versions and you will be giving up some of the tw widgets by switching up. Most of them are junk but some are not.
Myself I tend to go back and forth between Apex and TW because I like to change it up to keep things fresh. Apex BTW is the only other launcher I have tried with it so far but I'm likely to take a gander at others as boredom strikes.
You don't like Touchwiz
Nova launcher...
Using Apex launcher. It is amazing :-O
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You guys have to try Action Launcher.
Not free but there is nothing better for Android. Use it for a few days and you just can't go back to traditional launchers.
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sadekmefti said:
You don't like Touchwiz
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I see what you did there
I love Nova, but I haven't tried Action. I'll have to check it out.
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Go Launcher can also be an alternative, i guess Nova and Apex doesn't have lock screen customization feature.
Sorry to rehash these launcher topics.
I'm trying to decide between Holo HD and Nova Launcher.
I've read a few of these launcher threads and it seems that most people with a nexus 4, because we are lucky enough to have the stock launcher, prefer to use apex, holo HD or nova launcher.
I've tried out free versions of all three and I prefer nova launcher and holo HD over apex (because the nova/holo launcher menu is slightly more intuitive to me).
However, I can't really decide between nova launcher and holo HD.
What I'm mostly looking for
1) Being able to restore launcher settings (preferably homescreen layout & widgets [if possible]) quickly after flashing between roms? (I'm a somewhat frequent flasher and I change roms constantly).
2) Smoothness. I do feel these 3 launchers are all relatively smooth. I have heard that Holo launcher is a bit less memory intensive and a bit smoother (although these posts might be dated)
So I'm wondering which one of these 2 launchers do you prefer and why? OR do you have another launcher in mind that you would like to suggest? Thanks for your input and advice guys!
Themes section has launcher topics already. Look there
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Apex
Nova
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Try the new apex beta.
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mitchdickson said:
Try the new apex beta.
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What's different from apex 2 and apex 1?
mrjoeltan said:
What's different from apex 2 and apex 1?
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Read the change log in the apex thread. Good info there.
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Nova has always fixed my flashing addiction!
They are all exactly the same. Boring stock clones.
Stock launcher is slow and unresponsive to the touch, with zero customization. Try nova or apex, both have restore settings, and restore desktop features. Certainly not boring lol.
Been using Apex for the longest time.. but using Nova Launcher Prime.. both are good...
Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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I really like Google's stock Google now kitkat launcher. I would like a bit more customization and have considered giving Nova launcher a try but the new Google search is really nice and would be hard to give up.
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Running stock as well even though tempted to root except for stupid Knox. However this 4.4.2 was the reason I had rooted my GS3 but now not sure why. Enjoying Google launcher w/OK Google for ease but have been going back and forth with EverythingMe. Favorite launcher has been Nova Prime but I'm trying to make things a little simpler so with OK or EverythingMe.
My thought has been who has deeper pockets to do things right Google or app co's? For that reason been trying to utilize stock items to see how they compare. Google Now, Maps, Chrome beta, Photo etc.... In that case EverythingMe has been great because it anticipates what I will use.
As with anything always comes down to personal preference.
REALLY wish Google (OK Google) Launcher could just be added to different launchers that feature is what I like but prefer other launchers.
Nova Launcher, Apex, Lightning.... Just to name a few!
Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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optimummind said:
Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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I'll second Holo, but does nova and apex do tabbed app drawers?
brd912 said:
Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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Kk launcher is the best
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+1 for Nova
I've tried mostly all the launchers from the store and keep coming back to Nova. I'd say Apex is a close second for me. Never really got into Next or Go myself.
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+1 Nova and i use the kitkat experience theme
I like golauncher because of how much customization you can do. I'm ocd with wanting everything a specific way
There was a time when golauncher was spamming with nags like crazy, but that seems to be a lot better now. If you haven't looked at it lately, it's come a long way from what it used to be.
my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
Been using Nova forever. Nice updates, smooth and clean.
SayWhat10 said:
my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
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Yeah, golauncher has a backup and restore feature also and it is very handy
Post here which third party launcher you guys are using
I'm using inspire launcher & it works so smooth
Touchwiz ...and forever touchwiz
I usually use Google Launcher with Xposed GEL settings
but as for third party launchers, I prefer Inspire Launcher or Next Launcher
On a side note, "Best" anything threads are discouraged on XDA
Best ???, choose what you like most.
For me Nova Launcher works fine.
Nova paid..ultimate customized
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Nova Launcher :good: :angel:
Brada can you show some screenshots of your nova customization??
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Nova paid..ultimate customized
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I started using dodol launcher and am really enjoying it.
never looked into dodol launcher - will definately try that one
solomoninusa said:
I started using dodol launcher and am really enjoying it.
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GO launcher
i have searched NOVA launcher as best , but i find Go launcher nicer than Nova in some points like : I am not able to hide app like i can do in GO launcher, other like nice effect and icon in go launcher ( yes, you can install huge icon pack in go launcher).
:good: try go and Nova launcher and share your experience here.:good::good:
[ tried Dodol and themer beta, they have cool themes but i dont like those much ]