I have been testing out a few launchers such as next 3d go and nova and not really sure why people use these? The changes are minimal such as desktop transition and that's about it? I know you can use icon packs which is nice.
What do you see in your launcher ? I am most likely going to.buy Go or next 3d but not sure which. It seems some lag depending on which launcher I use.
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Nova launcher does not lag a single bit and is actually smoother Than stock.... And just looking at my home screen it looks completely different than stock TW
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nice iconpack, what is that.
Haven't used stock in probably 2 years. Nova has features not found anywhere in Stock launcher.
Dock as overlay, widget resizing (AND overlapping), app drawer customization, icon resizing, multiple/scrollable dock rows.....resize page grids...
The list is exhaustive. It's not really even comparable to stock.
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nice iconpack, what is that.
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Stock...
I use Lustre a lot, just took a break. Here's a screen shot of Lustre...
HD OrbiconS icons.
Forgot to mention... If you are rooted, Nova has a few features for that too
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I enjoy the google experience launcher. It's free and paired with the xposed GEL settings it's comparable to all other paid launchers. I recommend checking them out.
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Is the only difference between go and next 3d the 3d part really ?
Also do most of you run free nova of paid
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Is the kk launchet the Google launcher ?
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Is the kk launchet the Google launcher ?
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Yes sir.
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thrgk said:
Is the only difference between go and next 3d the 3d part really ?
Also do most of you run free nova of paid
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I used Go Launcher prior to the release of Jelly Bean. After that, it seemed the Go Team had really fallen behind the times on what Android is capable of.
I've experimented with Next 3D on occasion. I love the effects, transitions, etc. But I've never felt I had more actual functionality than when I run Nova (or Apex for that matter).
I personally use the paid version of Nova (Prime). First and foremost to support the app developer, but you also receive about twice as more usable features on Nova Prime. Desktop backup is a great example! For those of us who flash ROMs a lot, this is an awesome feature.
Launchers are always about preference and how you use your phone. I saw a thread on here about people emailing each other Go Launcher Beta 5.0 invites. My personal thought was.... "really.. Go launcher... On Kit Kat!? That's just stupid...." LOL.
But again, some people love it and swear by it, just like I do with Nova Prime. I think every launcher brings it's own unique thing to Android...
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I use aviate now cause it's so basic and simple. I've used nova and apex and thought like you. They barely changed anything.
Quantum matrix is a fun launcher. Probably the only true 3d one. All your apps are in the cube. Apps on corners are shown on all sides. You can have folders with more cubes in them. Was a fun launcher. But i like playing around with new stuff.
Went to TSF and I loved that. Literally performs like a pc desktop in that no more grid pattern. Place stuff where you want even on top of each other. Doesn't matter. No form you must stick to. Was so much fun. Even can spin then slightly so icons are on an angle. So many little tweaks too. Very fun launcher but very costly.
Only reason I use aviate now is i wanted something really simple and plain and this works. Will change up in a few months probably when i want something new
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I always end up back with Nova. It works so well, yet adds useful features at a reasonable pace. It's the best mix of functionality and freedom. Definitely buy Prime.
I think I've used all the rest, and they are fun. Themer is a nice novelty, TSR is great in a big phone, Next is slick with a ton of little touches, but Nova hits it right.
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Nova prime hasn't been updated in almost a year play store says. Is this true ?
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Nova prime hasn't been updated in almost a year play store says. Is this true ?
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Nova just got updated last month, but they didn't really add much. It isn't the 'flashiest' of launchers but IMO it's definitely the smoothest and snappiest.
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Nova prime hasn't been updated in almost a year play store says. Is this true ?
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Nova Prime isn't the launcher. it's the unlock key for Nova premium features.
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Nova prime hasn't been updated in almost a year play store says. Is this true ?
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Why would it need to be updated? It's just an unlocker for Nova...
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Why would it need to be updated? It's just an unlocker for Nova...
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I think he just assumed it was a separate launcher app. Like Next and Next Lite.
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I use NOVA Launcher prime it's the best for custom themes imo.
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If you like touchwiz there are some launchers that have simple mods such as grid sizes and swipe up for google now and such I like nova as well but sonetimes I go back to touchwiz
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I've searched the other forums and read through them; however, I want a more updated take, especially people using the HTC Evo, which do you prefer and why?
Are the speeds that much better? Do you miss the sense widgets? Did you eventually adjust or did you have that feeling in the back of your rom that it wasn't the same?
Thanks in advance!
I prefer Launcher Pro, don't miss the sense widgets, just the flip clock.
I like some of the built in aspects of sense, the better integration with Facebook pics, and so forth (missing that since I have rooted and installed Deck's ROM..Facebook App just doesn't seem as nice in syncing them).
However for interface, Launcher Pro has been my toy of choice for at least 9 months.
I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP
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I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP
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Same with me. I kept waiting for that next great promised LP to come out, but he's not getting it done. Sense 3.0 is here and pretty good. LP next gen is vaporware.
I run lp with aosp and sense, which I rarely use, I keep sense launcher
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Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I use LauncherPro with the FancyWidget that looks like the Sense clock.
Best of both worlds for me, since I love the flip clock.
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Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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I wasn't even aware of this until you said that. I had to open an app real quick to verify.
+1 on sticking with sense 3.0 after I found virus b1.4 I'd try a new version of LP though
I use Launcher GO EX, but I used to have Launcher Pro. I prefer that over Sense 2.0. I can't wait until 2.3.3 is rooted, so I can use Sense 3.0.
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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.
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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.
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Faster...maybe by milliseconds....
Smoother? Not the case with the ROM i use. The carousel for home pages and the albums is perfect. I'm still not over spinning it just for the heck of it
LauncherPro Plus all the way. Scrolling dock, looping homescreens, nice transitions. I don't miss Sense at all. I use Pure Calendar and Pure Agenda, both fullscreen, and a few shortcuts. Plus I use an AOSP ROM, so Sense is a distant memory for me.
I use Launcher Pro on my GTablet and after reading this thread, I may try it on my EVO too.
running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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Yeah I think people are comparing LP plus to sense 2 or 2.1 without having actually installed a 3.0 rom.
Look at what SilverZero said...how can Sense 3.0 be a distant memory? Good working roms have only been out for a little over a month.
If you like it and it ain't broke don't fix it. But this thread is sounding a little fanboy-ish when people haven't actually used both.
SPB shell 3D is best, but the cost was a downer.
It all depends on the mood that I'm in. Lol
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What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?
I use go launcher. It's free and really nice. Although I did roll back to an earlier version because one of the updates wasn't to my liking.
Tried loads, always return to go launcher.
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What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?
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If you like themes then I guess Go launcher is your best bet. I like Launcherpro / Launcher7 and those both are themable quite easily too
I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
Without doubt go launcher is the most functional and customizable launcher you can get and its free.
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i use Zeam launcher. Love it to bits
I use ADW. Really nice launcher
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I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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I'm struggling to see that as a compliment. I switched from LauncherPro to Go Launcher recently and haven't regretted the decision. I miss LauncherPro's built-in scrollable widgets, but have replaced those with Android Pro Widgets instead.
I'd been getting issues for some time with LauncherPro freezing for ages on startup, Go Launcher has no such problems and with the most recent update has the 3D app drawer too; bonus.
I use Go Launhcer!! A very good app, with lots of customizations ans a very active dev...Not very smooth as TW launcher though...
Go Launcher is ace, it has alot of themes out for it and i belive the devs also have a program to assist people in building there own.
For me its Go Launcher + Matted Blue theme = win.
I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!
Having tried a few - openhome,go launcher and the original launcher, I came to the conclusion that ADW ex is the best of the bunch, runs smoothly, very customizable, including home icon size, home grid customization, and the screen transitions, appdock and drawer options are out of this world.
Most of the ones available on the Market are very good, and there's very little between them. TBH, the best thing you can do is just try them all and see which you prefer. Personally, I'm all over the GO apps at the minute - Launcher, SMS Pro, Contacts, Dialer - they're all great!
Seriously - ignore everyone and just try them all yourself for a day or two.
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I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!
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+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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Somthing stops me paying almost £10 for a launcher, just seem alot for a launcher even if it is "3d" it still does the job of free launchers.
GO Launcher - Excellent.
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GO Launcher - Excellent.
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+me
Is stable and updates are free flowing... lol. Lots of free themes too and a couple really nice pay for ones too.. box theme and elegant are my favorite pay ones and box robot is very cool too and free
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I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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Sums up the Go launcher to a tee, this quotation, rather a mess, not as slick as others, a bit of a hodge podge, although Charlie Sheen goes one step further and equates to a complete W&$ker
I have tried so many launcher spent way to much time faffing about with them, back with TW, so slick and fast, and does everything I need.
search for DX home really amazing launcher set transation effect
tornado or boiler.
all widgets go on spinning..... wooo
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No dock setting in apex launcher
Elegance icon pack
Hd widgets
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Nova launcher
Folder organizer
Beautiful widgets
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Just got it!
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I don't get it(and I mean no offense at all, I really think I want this phone) but they give you a super big screen, but then it seems like the resolution is super high, like running 640x480 on a 24" monitor. Feels like it defeats the purpose to me.
I am still on my note and generally end up changing the dpi down to 240, which is more to my liking, and I imagine I can do that on a rooted note 3 as well, if not now, eventually. Just seems thats not an option for the phone from jump. And I haven't messed with touchwiz in a while but is it still limited to 5 icons wide, or have they updated to 6? Currently running 7 wide on my note 1, and would think 7 or 8 would probably work best for me on an even larger screen? I would love to keep the phone stock, just wish it could do what I want while keeping it stock.
I mean looking at the screenshot again just the amount of space the home screen indicator takes up, seems like you could fit a whole other row of icons there. And maybe you(by you I mean you, or anyone else) don't need or want that many icons on the home screen. But maybe I want a nice picture on there but still have enough room for some icons without really covering the pic.
Congrats on the new phone though, and seriously, wasn't trying to rain on your parade at all, the phone is awesome.
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I don't get it(and I mean no offense at all, I really think I want this phone) but they give you a super big screen, but then it seems like the resolution is super high, like running 640x480 on a 24" monitor. Feels like it defeats the purpose to me.
I am still on my note and generally end up changing the dpi down to 240, which is more to my liking, and I imagine I can do that on a rooted note 3 as well, if not now, eventually. Just seems thats not an option for the phone from jump. And I haven't messed with touchwiz in a while but is it still limited to 5 icons wide, or have they updated to 6? Currently running 7 wide on my note 1, and would think 7 or 8 would probably work best for me on an even larger screen? I would love to keep the phone stock, just wish it could do what I want while keeping it stock.
I mean looking at the screenshot again just the amount of space the home screen indicator takes up, seems like you could fit a whole other row of icons there. And maybe you(by you I mean you, or anyone else) don't need or want that many icons on the home screen. But maybe I want a nice picture on there but still have enough room for some icons without really covering the pic.
Congrats on the new phone though, and seriously, wasn't trying to rain on your parade at all, the phone is awesome.
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Yeah, I agree. With a 1920x1080 screen, it definitely looks (and works) better with smaller icons and more rows/columns. Unless I'm missing something, touchwiz is still very limiting as far as personalization goes. I'm back on go launcher, which I used on my previous phone (Note 1).
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Fresh off the FedEx truck
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Apex launcher
Nox theme
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Nova Launcher and various widgets
Using Nova Launcher and nox theme
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Revised. Taking advantage of the extra screen real estate
Nothing Fancy but I like it.
Nova Prime and Chronus Clock Widget
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Nova Launcher
Beautiful Widgeets Weather
Animated Clock Widget
Stock tw
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Nova Launcher and various widgets
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Need and want!!! The girl in the back came with the theme?
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Need and want!!! The girl in the back came with the theme?
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It isn't a theme. Just a background and I put the different widgets where I wanted them
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Go Launcher EX... 9x7 grid
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Hello everyone, I am new to Android and have just received my Nexus 5 a few days ago. I love the overall look of the kitkat launcher except the fact that apps are sort in alphabetical order in the app drawer. Can anyone recommend a launcher that allows user to arrange apps in custom order and create folders in the app drawer? I tried googling before posting here and correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like some of the most popular launchers eg Nova, Apex, ADW do not let users custom sort apps. So any other recommendation would be appreciated.
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Hello everyone, I am new to Android and have just received my Nexus 5 a few days ago. I love the overall look of the kitkat launcher except the fact that apps are sort in alphabetical order in the app drawer. Can anyone recommend a launcher that allows user to arrange apps in custom order and create folders in the app drawer? I tried googling before posting here and correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like some of the most popular launchers eg Nova, Apex, ADW do not let users custom sort apps. So any other recommendation would be appreciated.
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I'm pretty sure they do but currently I'm not using them so not sure but I know go launcher let's you for sure. And those other ones you can just download them and try. The Sony launcher also let's you but I'm not sure if it's gonna work on the Nexus 5 but you can search on xda
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Infiniteloop7 said:
Hello everyone, I am new to Android and have just received my Nexus 5 a few days ago. I love the overall look of the kitkat launcher except the fact that apps are sort in alphabetical order in the app drawer. Can anyone recommend a launcher that allows user to arrange apps in custom order and create folders in the app drawer? I tried googling before posting here and correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like some of the most popular launchers eg Nova, Apex, ADW do not let users custom sort apps. So any other recommendation would be appreciated.
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Nova lets you create folders in the app drawer, but i think you need the paid version.. it's totally worth it thou.
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I think buzz, action, smart launchers give that option but I've been on nova so long I can't remember... I know 100% for a fact the expensive shell launchers like Go Next do but they are still very spendy
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Bumping this thread to see if anyone knows of other solutions.
I'm using GO Launcher which allows custom app sorting and grouping into folders in the drawer. It works great, however, I find GO Launcher to be bulky and wouldn't mind something more streamline to accomplish this.
I know nova does if u really need.
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Yep, Nova all the way. Pay the four bucks and you pretty much get the best launcher out there.
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Hello everyone, I am new to Android and have just received my Nexus 5 a few days ago. I love the overall look of the kitkat launcher except the fact that apps are sort in alphabetical order in the app drawer. Can anyone recommend a launcher that allows user to arrange apps in custom order and create folders in the app drawer? I tried googling before posting here and correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like some of the most popular launchers eg Nova, Apex, ADW do not let users custom sort apps. So any other recommendation would be appreciated.
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you can do almost everything with SSLauncher for free :good:
Hi,
Sorry to hijack this thread but I too am looking for an alternative to GO launcher.I have not upgraded my GO launcher since 3.11 due to bloatware.I would like to ask is there any launcher that allows custom sorting of apps in the app drawer's folder?For eg i have created a folder called Games in the app drawer and would like to custom the games sort them instead alphabetical order.
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As former Samsung owner i know the touchwiz launcher has this feature! I think there's a port floating around on the Android themes and apps section!
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Infiniteloop7 said:
Hello everyone, I am new to Android and have just received my Nexus 5 a few days ago. I love the overall look of the kitkat launcher except the fact that apps are sort in alphabetical order in the app drawer. Can anyone recommend a launcher that allows user to arrange apps in custom order and create folders in the app drawer? I tried googling before posting here and correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like some of the most popular launchers eg Nova, Apex, ADW do not let users custom sort apps. So any other recommendation would be appreciated.
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I recoomend Lightning Launcher, although only pro version provides customized app drawer. It's small and powerful.
You should try atom launcher. It allows user to custom sort the apps in app drawer.
Apex Launcher (PRO) can do this , Also Go Launcher.
Been requesting this "feature" for Nova Launcher for years but apearantly most people don't care about custom sorting.
I just want to share with all of you my experience with Google launcher. After installing the launcher, I notice the tablet is running really smoothly. No lags at all. Also apps open faster and reduce battery usage. Please do the same and share your experience here and let us know.
Note: if you are a big fan of the magazine UI you will lose it because it is a part of the TouchWiz. Not a big deal for me for faster performance, it is actually worth losing this feature.
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I just want to share with all of you my experience with Google launcher. After installing the launcher, I notice the tablet is running really smoothly. No lags at all. Also apps open faster and reduce battery usage. Please do the same and share your experience here and let us know.
Note: if you are a big fan of the magazine UI you will lose it because it is a part of the TouchWiz. Not a big deal for me for faster performance, it is actually worth losing this feature.
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Are you serious? Google now launcher is not even showing in playstore due to not compatible with the new note pro 12.2
You might talking to other launcher similar
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Are you serious? Google now launcher is not even showing in playstore due to not compatible with the new note pro 12.2
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No, all you have to do is side load the right apks. You can Google how to install the Google Experience Launcher. It won't be on the play store for non nexus devices
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imitenotbecrazy said:
No, all you have to do is side load the right apks. You can Google how to install the Google Experience Launcher. It won't be on the play store for non nexus devices
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That is right. I downloaded the apk and installed it in my note 12.2. It is working just fine and it actually makes the device run better and faster.
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i did last night, yes its smooth but its ugly. no way to adjust the icons and make folders?
i stick with nova prime for now
ad78 said:
i did last night, yes its smooth but its ugly. no way to adjust the icons and make folders?
i stick with nova prime for now
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I agree with you but this is a screen shot of mine. I put the app that I use more often.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Holy wide margins Batman!
Just think, we've paid a premium for a screen that's a little over 10 inches wide in landscape and launchers like this or Touchwiz piss away about 3 inches of it on margins. This is my #1 reason for installing Nova Prime within 20 minutes of owning the tablet LOL.
muzzy996 said:
Holy wide margins Batman!
Just think, we've paid a premium for a screen that's a little over 10 inches wide in landscape and launchers like this or Touchwiz piss away about 3 inches of it on margins. This is my #1 reason for installing Nova Prime within 20 minutes of owning the tablet LOL.
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Yeah true. I guess its just the novelty of sideloading Google Launcher that's not really made for the Note Pro or something. I found it way too limited compared to Nova. I had Nova Prime on my Note Pro within a few minutes out of the box!
Wow clean home screen.
I try to use as much as I can on mine LOL.
Back on topic though I wouldn't mind always on search from Google Now Launcher. I currently run Switchr as a left sided swipe action so I wouldn't make use of the swipe for Google Now.
Currently I have long press of home button to trigger Google Now and then have to say Ok Google to bring up voice search (or double tap home to bring up Samsung's S-Search which I never use).
^ Those Widgets look great. Specifically the weather, calendar and tasks. Mind saying what those are?
I usually keep my main homepage pretty clear but have calendars and other Widgets on the secondary pages. But the Note Pro is so big there's room to stretch out a bit!
Anyone care to share their Google now apk. Thanks in advance
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I tried this and while it was very quick, the lack of customizations made me go back to Apex then to Nova Prime. Think I'll stick with Nova for now. Google Launcher is just too basic for me at this point. Good start though.
toanau said:
Anyone care to share their Google now apk. Thanks in advance
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I got it from here: http://d-h.st/iNW
There's one thing that bugs the crap out of me with the google kitkat launcher. When you hold down on the home screen and it brings up the 3 icons for wallpapers, widgets, and settings. "Settings," when you press it, it takes you to GOOGLE settings. The settings app that most people are unaware even exists. I keep forgetting and clicking on it hoping for the normal settings. Annoys me to no end. I always immediately revert to nova at that time.
There is a xposed module to configure the GEL called "xposed gel settings"
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