[Q] which is better? - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

In terms of battery saving & performance, which is better?
S8 theme installed or Nova launcher?
Thoughts?
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Performance of course nova launcher

I was always using Nova prime. On every phone. However on S8 I have tried Pixel Launcher (modded version) and... I'm still using it. There's no icon pack support, but hey.... It's fast as hell!

jonny908 said:
I was always using Nova prime. On every phone. However on S8 I have tried Pixel Launcher (modded version) and... I'm still using it. There's no icon pack support, but hey.... It's fast as hell!
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link my dude? please
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Yeah what kind of modded version?

Sh0rty007 said:
Yeah what kind of modded version?
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Hi can you upload all of the modded versions? I mean, the link only hehe.
Thank youuu.

pauramos said:
Hi can you upload all of the modded versions? I mean, the link only hehe.
Thank youuu.
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here you go https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393

Thanks
beelzebu said:
here you go https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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Thank you for the link!

Does it work in beta version
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Thanks for the input. I am now using nova prime. Best thing bout this is the ability to double tap to lock screen.
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jonny908 said:
I was always using Nova prime. On every phone. However on S8 I have tried Pixel Launcher (modded version) and... I'm still using it. There's no icon pack support, but hey.... It's fast as hell!
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Today the developers uploaded a modded support for the pixel launcher which requires root ofcourse, there is icon pack support!

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Touchwiz 4x5?

Is there a touchwiz 4x5 out there at all? I have looked and could not find one. Any help would be much appreciated.. Thanks in advance
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mrbracht said:
Is there a touchwiz 4x5 out there at all? I have looked and could not find one. Any help would be much appreciated.. Thanks in advance
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you can MAKE that happen. use this app.
so basically you will need to
1) install the framework from here:
2) then the app itself from here
3) then click launcher
4) then check "use small icons and larger grid"
profit.
That works but isn't what I'm looking for.. I would like the 4x5..
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mrbracht said:
Is there a touchwiz 4x5 out there at all? I have looked and could not find one. Any help would be much appreciated.. Thanks in advance
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Have you looked at Go Launcher or Nova Launcher?
jejb said:
Have you looked at Go Launcher or Nova Launcher?
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I have, yes, but I am a fan of touchwiz. Call me crazy but I like it.
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mrbracht said:
I have, yes, but I am a fan of touchwiz. Call me crazy but I like it.
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What is it that you find breaks the TW experience with the launchers? To me, the look and feel is almost the same. Slightly different app/widget drawers and menu on the main screen, but that's about it.
Damn nova Launcher is amazing! Ha. Never thought I would like another Launcher..
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+1
mrbracht said:
I have, yes, but I am a fan of touchwiz. Call me crazy but I like it.
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Just use the Nova Launcher Touchwiz theme its pretty good looks and acts just like TW. Its worth a look at anyway.
G-Nexus Sent

which launcher everyone using with LG v 20 ?

In your opinion Popular/Best launcher to use with this phone ?
I like Apex or Nova Launcher. Super customizable and stable. They have gestures which let you put all that screen real estate to good use.
The best for me!
The best for me is BuzzLauncher. I have been using it for 2 years already
i use Nova Launcher Prime...well worth it.
Pixel launcher
Action launcher 3. Looks and works great and has all kinds of shortcuts.
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probably going use nova for app launcher and hi locker for lock screen...
volfan22 said:
Action launcher 3. Looks and works great and has all kinds of shortcuts.
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I like the look of that icon pack, what's the name of it?
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Nick281051 said:
I like the look of that icon pack, what's the name of it?
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Alos
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Action Launcher 3 skinned to work mostly like the pixel launcher... But with swipe from the left edge to open Google now in absence of assistant, and with double tap of the home screen to open the camera.
Nova Prime is my dd!
+1 Nova Prime. I'm going to experience the V20 as it is when I get it, perhaps for a few days. Then, time to customize!
Smart launcher Pro
Nova Prime FTW
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Do any of these launchers allow you to keep the double tap screen on/off?
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jrwingate6 said:
Do any of these launchers allow you to keep the double tap screen on/off?
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I dont know the others but Buzz Launcher does. Also Next launcher, TSF Launcher, and Go launcher do too. (TSF is not being updated anymore, so you will probably discard it, although it is REALLY GOOD TOO)
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Do any of these launchers allow you to keep the double tap screen on/off?
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Nova Prime does.
Google Pixel Launcher
JayDean03 said:
Pixel launcher
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Can I ask where you downloaded the Apk? Many thanks and does the google slide out work?
theroncr said:
Can I ask where you downloaded the Apk? Many thanks and does the google slide out work?
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The Google slideout doesn't work
Here's the link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5JFA8qACRT2Wm9QODgyc1ZrYUk/view?usp=drivesdk
The stock one is pretty cool, like an iPhone basically. I will probably use Nova Prime though.

S8 plus with pixel 2 launcher (kind of)using nova.

Hey everyone just wanted to show my nova launcher set up looking like the new pixel 2 launcher.
If you like it and want it just Google nova pixel 2 set up.
Thanks.
Mine, a bit different..
Ahah, I did that too, it looks great ! ^^
I hope the real launcher's apk will be downloadable soon.
Here is mine :
Dejan Kruljac said:
Mine, a bit different..
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What icons are you using?
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avivasaf said:
What icons are you using?
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Minimale Icon Pack
Dejan Kruljac said:
Mine, a bit different..
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Like it.
P4F-KiKi said:
Ahah, I did that too, it looks great ! ^^
I hope the real launcher's apk will be downloadable soon.
Here is mine :
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Looks good.Cant wait for the launcher apk
Here's mine! As close as I could get it.
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Here's mine! As close as I could get it.
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Looks great man!!!!! What wheather widget u r using? and the icons?
Buzz widget, first one I could find that worked and pixel icon pack.
Tweaked a little more.lol
Liking the bottom search bar.

			
				
Any one got the date/time widget?
Paulx10 said:
Any one got the date/time widget?
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yes please...same here...love the simplicity look of the widget...
P4F-KiKi said:
Ahah, I did that too, it looks great ! ^^
I hope the real launcher's apk will be downloadable soon.
Here is mine :
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.. how to get circles in navigation rather than arrows
Hello there... although m using Note 8, wanted a small help... i cant actually drag the google search bar... it remains on the top... cant drag it to the bottom... using nova launcher prime itself
Hi Dejan,
Would u pls share with us the iconpack and wallpaper pls ! really love it.
ravishah922 said:
Hello there... although m using Note 8, wanted a small help... i cant actually drag the google search bar... it remains on the top... cant drag it to the bottom... using nova launcher prime itself
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Remove the persistent bar and dock bar in the Nova launcher settings. Add the search bar widget and add your icons on the desktop.
Customize at your convenience.
This is mine.

Anyone tried Pixel Launcher?

I know that Essential launcher doesn't look too different form Pixel launcher, but I like the operation of Pixel 2 launcher. I do believe either the launcher on Pixel phones have smoother transition/animation effect or Google optimized the phone's OS differently. On Essential all this transition animation is too jumpy, windows open fast and as if all the effects are turned off in the Dev options. I have Pixel 2 in my hands and although the UI is similar to the Essential phone, still Pixel's UI feels much nicer, better and smoother - premium feel.
I sent my Essential back(QA issues), will soon re-buy it again, but in the meantime wanted to find out if anyone has tried installing Pixel 2 Launcher on Essential.
Using the actual Pixel launcher requires root. However, one of the people on xda has written a version based on AOSP that doesn't require root. I used it on a Nexus 6 for about a year and have been using the latest version on Essential with 7.1.1 for the past two months with no issues. It's bit nicer than the AOSP that comes on the Essential.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/launcher3-pixel-launcher-features-t3620972
I am using the Pixel 2 launcher. It requires no root: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...auncher-mod-8-1-0-4348501-modded-3-1-release/
Also would recommend the Pixel 2 wallpaper: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...port-8-1-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/
Just try them out and see yourself
trantium said:
I am using the Pixel 2 launcher. It requires no root: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...auncher-mod-8-1-0-4348501-modded-3-1-release/
Also would recommend the Pixel 2 wallpaper: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...port-8-1-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/
Just try them out and see yourself
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My bad! I think the integration with the weather on the Google “pill” is what requires root. Does it display the weather for you?
trantium said:
I am using the Pixel 2 launcher. It requires no root: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...auncher-mod-8-1-0-4348501-modded-3-1-release/
Also would recommend the Pixel 2 wallpaper: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...port-8-1-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/
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Amazing thanks for the info
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I definitely recommend that you try Lawnchair Launcher
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vincentallen2 said:
I definitely recommend that you try Lawnchair Launcher
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I have added it to wishlist, so that I can try it when I get Essential phone back.
TimboC2000 said:
My bad! I think the integration with the weather on the Google “pill” is what requires root. Does it display the weather for you?
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Yes it does! Make sure to give it permission to your location and all should work fine
Grab the pixel 2 launcher from the same dev that did the custom navbar...
I don't wanna butcher his name... But he did the launcher with an inverted background for the now pane... And it works without root...
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rignfool said:
Grab the pixel 2 launcher from the same dev that did the custom navbar...
I don't wanna butcher his name... But he did the launcher with an inverted background for the now pane... And it works without root...
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What is the custom nav bar please
combat goofwing said:
What is the custom nav bar please
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Play store
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rignfool said:
Play store
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To do the adb command does bootloader need unlocked ,don't really want to root or unlock bootloader
Yeah, running the Pixel launcher with no root and with no problems at all..
combat goofwing said:
To do the adb command does bootloader need unlocked ,don't really want to root or unlock bootloader
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No... Just need ADB
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trantium said:
I am using the Pixel 2 launcher. It requires no root: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...auncher-mod-8-1-0-4348501-modded-3-1-release/
Also would recommend the Pixel 2 wallpaper: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...port-8-1-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/
Just try them out and see yourself
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I downloaded those 2 files and when I try to change the wallpaper, I get "app isn't installed".
Anybody else has this issue?
warpjavier said:
I downloaded those 2 files and when I try to change the wallpaper, I get "app isn't installed".
Anybody else has this issue?
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Download the "wallpaper" app from the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
Some say the wallpaper app needs to be installed before the launcher in order for the link to work but I did it after and it worked fine for me after a reboot.
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Download the "wallpaper" app from the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
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That worked!
Thanks
For weather and events like in pixel try this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tommasoberlose.anotherwidget
trantium said:
I am using the Pixel 2 launcher. It requires no root: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/papho...auncher-mod-8-1-0-4348501-modded-3-1-release/
Also would recommend the Pixel 2 wallpaper: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/prana...port-8-1-0-pp-6-0-arm64-android-apk-download/
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Wow thanks so much. Quite an upgrade. loving my PH-1 even more now.

Htc Sense home on S10+ exynos

Can anybody test this Htc Sense 10 launcher app on your htc s10+ phone?
Actually some users are saying that apps are not showing in htc launcher app drawer.
I tried it on s8, s9 exynos. Its working in both phones. As i don't have s10 series phone, so i can't check it on s10 or s10+.
So please install and confirm if its working or not.
Here's app link
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xioami/files/RedmiNote5/HtcSenseHome.apk/download
Someone please test it
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JimzFreebies said:
Someone please test it
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Was just curious so i tried and......app drawer works normally... [emoji6]
Here small video..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyw43vk0lt9y7nx/HTC Sense on S10 + 2019_05_15_14_43_02.mp4?dl=0
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Xode said:
Was just curious so i tried and......app drawer works normally... [emoji6]
Here small video..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyw43vk0lt9y7nx/HTC Sense on S10 + 2019_05_15_14_43_02.mp4?dl=0
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Thanks alot bro for checking. Can you please tell me On which variant you tested this? exynos s10+ or snapdragon?
JimzFreebies said:
Thanks alot bro for checking. Can you please tell me On which variant you tested this? exynos s10+ or snapdragon?
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Exynos..
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Hi:
Two weeks ago to install and operate normal, it seems that with the updates stopped working
You have link to htc sense clock app cannot add location to weather
Kchitown1977 said:
You have link to htc sense clock app cannot add location to weather
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Install service pack apk and location picker apk
Here's the link for all htc modded apps
https://sourceforge.net/projects/xioami/files/RedmiNote5/
Thank you I'll report later after work, FYI working sense launcher on SD s10+
Kchitown1977 said:
Thank you I'll report later after work, FYI working sense launcher on SD s10+
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Any update?
JimzFreebies said:
Any update?
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Been almost a year since I first tried, haven't tried anything since may 19 of last year
Kchitown1977 said:
Been almost a year since I first tried, haven't tried anything since may 19 of last year
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So it worked on s10+ sd model?

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