is it possible to use something like Nova or Apex?
Ya but I think u will lose widgets and functions..
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Ya but I think u will lose widgets and functions..
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meh, the only widget i use is Google Music and HD Widgets.
what type of functions?
Yes I use apex launcher and it makes the whole home screen pretty much lag free very smooth and take away much of the TW overlay!!!
im using nova prime and its running very nice. I like that I can re-size any widget, whereas with TW I could'nt
Yep I started using Apex Launcher and I'm experiencing less lag and overall weirdness. Touchwiz is not ready for the Note yet.
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I just went through and thanked everyone
Thanks guys.
Were you guys really experiencing lag on this thing? I know this is really not the topic for this specific forum, but that concerns me.
I have heard from everyone in the general forum there is zero lag, but some of you are experiencing it?
This thing needs to get here so I can try it out.
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Yep I started using Apex Launcher and I'm experiencing less lag and overall weirdness. Touchwiz is not ready for the Note yet.
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Doesn't changing launchers take away split screen?
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Doesn't changing launchers take away split screen?
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No it doesn't. I'm on apex pro
Multi-screen also works on Nova
My vote is for go launcher hd for pad (in beta).......loving those gestures and im also lovin the real estate
*For a more stable and faster launcher try Nova
Using Apex Launcher with a Jelly Bean theme for that stock feel. Apex is my personal favorite becuase of Overlapping Widgets, and the ability to use themes made for Go Launcher, ADW, or Apex itself.
Beta testing the Chameleon Launcher. Shows promise but sorely needs more widgets. Still as it's in beta it has potential to kick butt. Using TouchWiz with HD Widgets primarily right now. Hold over from previous tabs.
How do you all find the performance of the alternate launchers? I find that Apex doesn't run completely smoothly on my Note while running stock TW.
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If the features of multiscreen works while using a different launcher, isn't touchwiz just running in the background while the launcher is running on top?
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If the features of multiscreen works while using a different launcher, isn't touchwiz just running in the background while the launcher is running on top?
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Touchwiz doesnt just mean the launcher. It means the whole samsubg framework. The launcher is like the multiscreen feature a part of touchwiz, so even if you delete the launcher it will work.
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Touchwiz doesnt just mean the launcher. It means the whole samsubg framework. The launcher is like the multiscreen feature a part of touchwiz, so even if you delete the launcher it will work.
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Hi. your statement is kinda confusing, im sorry i dont entirely get what you saying. Firstly is touchwiz not Samsungs launcher? and if it is part of the framework as you said deleting touchwiz, which is the launcher, will it not cause the split screens not to work?
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Hi. your statement is kinda confusing, im sorry i dont entirely get what you saying. Firstly is touchwiz not Samsungs launcher? and if it is part of the framework as you said deleting touchwiz, which is the launcher, will it not cause the split screens not to work?
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Picture this, your house and the front door are made out of wood. The door is specially made to interact with certain features in the house, like maybe a biometric lock, but you could always switch out doors, or put a screen door up.
Touchwiz is the same way. The launcher is like the door and the framework is like the house itself. Removing or replacing the door doesn't mean you can't open windows in the house.
Likewise, the multiscreen functionality is in the Android build, not the launcher.
Analogies rock :victory:
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Picture this, your house and the front door are made out of wood. The door is specially made to interact with certain features in the house, like maybe a biometric lock, but you could always switch out doors, or put a screen door up.
Touchwiz is the same way. The launcher is like the door and the framework is like the house itself. Removing or replacing the door doesn't mean you can't open windows in the house.
Likewise, the multiscreen functionality is in the Android build, not the launcher.
Analogies rock :victory:
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Then why don't all android 4.0.4 devices have multiscreen stuff?
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Then why don't all android 4.0.4 devices have multiscreen stuff?
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Because all Android 4.0.4 devices don't have the Touchwiz framework............................
Didn't I just explain this with my fantastic analogy?
Samsung's Android build is not an AOSP stock build. It's a Samsung build. With Samsung Touchwiz Framework, and complimentary apps.
Same reason Samsung specific apps like Snote don't work on CM10.
Touchwiz launcher you see = an app (a launcher specifically)
Touchwiz framework = allows things like multiscreen and the Spen pop out menu which are launcher independent.
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I see a number of different launchers out on the market. Can anyone tell me which one works best on the skyrocket? Thanks
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Launcher pro or adw. But i stick with the touch wiz launcher it works best for me
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Launcher pro or adw. But i stick with the touch wiz launcher it works best for me
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The stock touchwiz or the one from the market?
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Touch wiz is ugly I use adw
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Touch wiz is ugly I use adw
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Yea, looking at it, Adw does look a little better.
Thank you both.
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Adw has a really nice icecream sandwich theme too
Which one are you referring to? I know there is one that is made by "kovdev" that's for ADW but also works with Go Launcher.
https://market.android.com/details?...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtvdi50aGVtZS5pY3MiXQ..
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Adw has a really nice icecream sandwich theme too
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I'm using Launcher Pro and i love it. Its clean and simple and the scrollable 5 icon dock is amazingly useful in eliminating screen clutter. I used launcher pro icons to download the ones i didnt have and now it looks slicker than ever. I'd used the free version on 2 older phones and now on the full version (only difference is being able to resize widgets and usse LP+ widgets, both which did not affect the user experience). Also great to be able to adjust animation performance and such.
I would say go launcher ex all the wayyyyyy
The touchwiz from the market is a really good imitation. Only stock touchwiz is supported by hardware acceleration, which makes it incredibly smooth.
I really like pure breeze. Having the kite anywhere on the phone is amazing. Somewhat simliar to wave launchers usefulness.
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I use ADW EX, tried a bunch of others but I always come back to it.
Development on adw and Launcher pro been dead for months. I use Go launcher looks and feel more stable.
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The touchwiz from the market is a really good imitation. Only stock touchwiz is supported by hardware acceleration, which makes it incredibly smooth.
I really like pure breeze. Having the kite anywhere on the phone is amazing. Somewhat simliar to wave launchers usefulness.
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Touchwiz is NOT smooth....
Why do people keep saying that? it stutters. It Jumps. The only REALLY SMOOTH launcher is launcher pro.
Guess it depends on how many widget and background apps you have running. Mine has always been silky smooth. No jumps or skips ever.
Edit: I'm on a ogsgsii. No lag here
But I agree that launcher pro is amazing.
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As title fellows, I love the tablet UI, it totally what meant to be our Note, but ICS in our Note is still under development, stock UI is kind of buggy.
So whats your choice of Launcher in the case?
I am using Nova at the moment, not perfect, but good enough.
Apex launcher is the best so far for ics rom, a lot option to customise and it's free..
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Apex launcher is the best so far for ics rom, a lot option to customise and it's free..
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Ditto on the Apex. Its the most full featured ICS only launcher, and its completely free! (None of that $4 garbage for two extra features)
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TW is the best. Stable, neat, simple.
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TW is the best. Stable, neat, simple.
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I usually just let stuff like this go.... But did this joker actually just suggest Touch Wiz is the best launcher.... On AOSP??
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
i'm curious - how are apex or nova better than go or adw? they're ICS-specific, but what do they bring on the table than older ones don't?
apex... i tried all launchers.
Apex is the best
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TW is the best. Stable, neat, simple.
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I usually just let stuff like this go.... But did this joker actually just suggest Touch Wiz is the best launcher.... On AOSP??
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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I'm with this guy. Do you even know what AOSP means??
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i'm curious - how are apex or nova better than go or adw? they're ICS-specific, but what do they bring on the table than older ones don't?
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...card stack transition animation. Aka, ICS style / flavor
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And persistent google search bar
Is there a TW launcher that works on imilka's AOSP rom? I wasn't a big fan of TW when I was on GB! but now that I don't have it, I kinda miss it! (weird, huh? lol)
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TW launcher is only for Samsung based ROMS (TRR and MIDNOTE). It won't owrk with AOSP based ROMS (AOSP, AOKP, CNA).
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Is there a TW launcher that works on imilka's AOSP rom? I wasn't a big fan of TW when I was on GB! but now that I don't have it, I kinda miss it! (weird, huh? lol)
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I want to punch you right between the eyes
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But yeah, Apex all the way.
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I want to punch you right between the eyes
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But yeah, Apex all the way.
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Come on, TW has really nice and handy features you can't find in Apex, like slide right to call or left to send a message, and creating folders in the app drawer! I also miss double tapping home button to launch voice talk. I know these features are not TW launcher-related, but they're part of the TW package!
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Used Nova for a while but APEX has surpassed it by a country mile. +1 for APEX
Apex doesent work on my galaxy note with tablet UI
I use nova luncher for a while, buyed nova prime and it runs like a charm, but it had some issues in the appdrawer with dpi under 280. When i grap an app for example youtube on the second page, it graps not the youtube app, it takes one from the first page.
Apex is simply better, smoother, etc than Nova.
At the moment Apex is the best Launcher for ICS on the Note as far as I can tell.
Hi Guys,
is there any way to have the dock with the tablet UI ?
I'm missing some features from the dock, e.g. the sms unread count ?
Thanks
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Hi Guys,
is there any way to have the dock with the tablet UI ?
I'm missing some features from the dock, e.g. the sms unread count ?
Thanks
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+1 to that..i really AM missing the docs, although right now, the bottom part of my screen is dedicated to apps taht would normally be in the dock, which means each `screen' in a `page' of what would otherwise be the dock etc.
I am currently using TW Home and it feels kinda wonky, and with TW Launcher I can't switch the quickicons on the bottom so that's a negative. I have experienced Apex, and Go Launcher and do not like either of them. I am a firm believe that (most of the time) stock launchers are better. Has there been a port of the s3 launcher for our skyrockets? I tried Google and I could not find anything. I know that the regular s2 has a port of it, will it work with our s2?
Go, apex, and nova are the best launchers. Not sure what your problem is.
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I Like Go Launcher and Nova. Go is a little on the heavy side, but has a ton of widget addons and they're all free.
I bought Nova Prime the other day. Takes a little while to get used to the setup process, but the app drawer is the best and most functional I've used to date. Nova is also pretty light on resources. Especially compared to Go and TW.
Only launcher I feel ripped off by is ADW. They used to update it almost weekly, but last I checked they haven't updated since december.
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Go, apex, and nova are the best launchers. Not sure what your problem is.
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My sister is not a power user. So that is the problem, she has a whole bunch of options that she doesn't need or care about.
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jstrayy said:
My sister is not a power user. So that is the problem, she has a whole bunch of options that she doesn't need or care about.
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Well, i guess your either stuck with the wonky tw, or a well functioning launcher like apex, nova, or go that has too many options. Up to you, i like apex the best
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Well, i guess your either stuck with the wonky tw, or a well functioning launcher like apex, nova, or go that has too many options. Up to you, i like apex the best
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Already found something, thanks
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SiR_BricKsAlot said:
Go, apex, and nova are the best launchers. Not sure what your problem is.
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I've used all of these, plus others. The free Nova is just faster and imho easier to customize. I use Faster Drawer (from play store) and replaced the stock app drawer shortcut with FD. It organizes apps far better than any launcher I've used. I don't want or need the added features of the paid Nova, though I may purchase to support the developer.
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Thanks Seanz!
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I've used all of these, plus others. The free Nova is just faster and imho easier to customize. I use Faster Drawer (from play store) and replaced the stock app drawer shortcut with FD. It organizes apps far better than any launcher I've used. I don't want or need the added features of the paid Nova, though I may purchase to support the developer.
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I want to know how to change launchers. When I installed the ROM I had an option between 2 launchers, chose to use one as default. Now I can't find how to change to the other. I am not 100% sure I want the other. But I'd like to give it a try again. Any ideas?
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I want to know how to change launchers. When I installed the ROM I had an option between 2 launchers, chose to use one as default. Now I can't find how to change to the other. I am not 100% sure I want the other. But I'd like to give it a try again. Any ideas?
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Download home switcher from the play store
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steadly2004 said:
I want to know how to change launchers. When I installed the ROM I had an option between 2 launchers, chose to use one as default. Now I can't find how to change to the other. I am not 100% sure I want the other. But I'd like to give it a try again. Any ideas?
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Find the launchers in setting and clear the defaults
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apex is good. i tried go and did not like it at all. felt too clunky.
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I've recently been having lag issues with nova, so I decided to hunt for a new launcher. After trying a few, I discovered next launcher 3d. My mind is blown. I've never ever seen a launcher with so much freedom and so many options. I.e. You could place your home screen icons ANYWHERE if you wish... No grid alignment.
Yeah that could look messy, but it reminds me of the freedom in Windows to put icons wherever you want. Of course there's an option to align to the grid also. Also widgets can be sized to literally any odd size, No adhering to grids. Then there's 3d mode - it transforms the phone into an entirely different monster. It's crazy. There are too many other options to list.
Icing on the cake? Zero lag no matter what transition I pick, even 3d transitions. I'm in love.
Icing is the price
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I usually stay away from anything GO team makes.
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Icing is the price
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Well yeah I agree, and while I don't condone piracy, there are always ways to "try" it out..
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Well yeah I agree, and while I don't condone piracy, there are always ways to "try" it out..
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I have no issues with nova, all animatios disabled , and it is still the fastest launcher for the note 3
I have tested the OP launcher extensively and its just a memory hog that uses huge animations sequences to mimick great responsiveness and lag free interface like an IPHONE does.
To me the time I spend watching icons dancing arround and homescreens panes traveling arround in a 3d universe , until they are of some use to me , that is lag.
What's wrong with go team?
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Chinese company, many rumors
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hightoohigh said:
What's wrong with go team?
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Their sms app used to constantly talk back to their servers and run literally hundreds of debug processes so they are both shady and terrible developers.
khaytsus said:
Their sms app used to constantly talk back to their servers and run literally hundreds of debug processes so they are both shady and terrible developers.
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Just because one app is weird doesn't make them bad developers. Could be bad management etc.
Plus, if I recall correctly, the Go team acquired Next launcher, because it used to be SPS Shell or something like that. (Note, the price stayed the same, just a rebrand).
But I guess it comes to personal preference, if you want to see nice effects that don't even lag when they are 3D, vs an uber fast launcher like Nova/Apex
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I found Next to be far too messy when I tried it. (Yes, 'tried'. It's €13,00 and my prepaid credit card does not do refunds.)
Oh yes, the 3D is very flashy, and the nifty little tricks with wallpapers is fun, but it's rather sluggish as a result. Not as snappy as Apex/Nova.
I've been using Apex Launcher Pro since day one. Not a single problem. Nova is known to have issues on the Note 3.
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I found Next to be far too messy when I tried it. (Yes, 'tried'. It's €13,00 and my prepaid credit card does not do refunds.)
Oh yes, the 3D is very flashy, and the nifty little tricks with wallpapers is fun, but it's rather sluggish as a result. Not as snappy as Apex/Nova.
I've been using Apex Launcher Pro since day one. Not a single problem. Nova is known to have issues on the Note 3.
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Just curious, what issues does Nova have?
I bought Apex Launcher Pro and love it!
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Just curious, what issues does Nova have?
I bought Apex Launcher Pro and love it!
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The only issue I had with nova is it would stutter slightly when swiping between home screens... maybe every 4 swipes I would notice it. I actually like to see the animations, so I prefer to keep the animations speed setting on "relaxed".
On the lightning fast animation speed of course there's no noticeable lag, but IMO on that setting it makes the ui feel older and too basic.
What functionality s-pen, air etc do you lose when you install a launcher?
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What functionality s-pen, air etc do you lose when you install a launcher?
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Nothing in that respect, just some Touchwiz Widgets are no longer accessible, like the big calendar one. But that's typical with every manufacturer, some stock launcher widgets can't be used on other launchers.
S-pen works fine on Nova.
Edit: BTW, with Nova (Prime?), you can make the status bar transparent on the homescreen.
There is one Launcher that rules them all. Action Launcher Pro from Chris M Lacy.
Dude it is tottaly wicked. It makes interactiin with your phone so much easier!
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I'm using nova prime on my note 3 and it's brilliant no lag at all used it n my note 2 aswell very stable no force closes over all highly recommend
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Just curious, what issues does Nova have?
I bought Apex Launcher Pro and love it!
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There were people who reported Nova kept crashing and lagging.
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I found Next to be far too messy when I tried it. (Yes, 'tried'. It's €13,00 and my prepaid credit card does not do refunds.)
Oh yes, the 3D is very flashy, and the nifty little tricks with wallpapers is fun, but it's rather sluggish as a result. Not as snappy as Apex/Nova.
I've been using Apex Launcher Pro since day one. Not a single problem. Nova is known to have issues on the Note 3.
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I "tried" next launcher but I found it too busy. The 3D was amazing but I simply just want to switch to another page I don't need some crazy fx. I also wanted to support the developer after I found a launcher I liked but I couldn't justify $17 for Next. I am happy with nova and haven't had any lag yet.
edit: can someone link me to the nova lag problems or explain what lags ?
I like aviate launcher.
I've always installed Nova Pro as the first app on new Android devices due to the better customisation but it looks like a lot of the features are starting to appear as standard on the built in launchers these days.
I've loved the swipe up for the app drawer for years and swipe down for notifications.
What's everyone's feeling on the stock launcher or will you just stick something else straight on?
Anyone know of any killer features the stock launcher has?
For me it's Apex pro. And more than likely it'll go on my s8+ too. Just like you I like the customization. Haven't had a galaxy since the 4 but I'll still prob hate TouchWiz
I have always used Nova Pro also but I do like the look of the S8 so I may see how I go without using if for awhile. It will be a big change for me as I have used Nova for years.
I always use nova pro too since my S3 but I will have a quick look at stock, probably before deciding I hate it and putting nova back on
It may depend on how I can set up the grid on my desktop, in nova I have it set to 8x7 (and may up that for the s8+) so I can have virtually all the apps i need just spread over 2 desktops, and last time I tried stock I couldnt have anything like that, just a few massive icons instead. You don't need an app drawer when you can just stick 30 odd icons over 2 desktops. I also like the infinite scrolling on the desktop.
Question. Do the icons change in Nova when changing themes on Samsung's theme engine?
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Question. Do the icons change in Nova when changing themes on Samsung's theme engine?
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I think so, but then again I've been using icon packs for nova for so long!
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I always use nova pro too since my S3 but I will have a quick look at stock, probably before deciding I hate it and putting nova back on [emoji14]
It may depend on how I can set up the grid on my desktop, in nova I have it set to 8x7 (and may up that for the s8+) so I can have virtually all the apps i need just spread over 2 desktops, and last time I tried stock I couldnt have anything like that, just a few massive icons instead. You don't need an app drawer when you can just stick 30 odd icons over 2 desktops. I also like the infinite scrolling on the desktop.
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Yeah grid sizes are very useful. I'll keep using the app drawer though, i only like having 2 pages on my home screen!
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I'll play around with the stock launcher for a bit and go right back to Nova like I usually do.
All are fairly good now days depending on your likes. I use Nova Pro.
I always go with Nova right out the gate
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Haven't used a custom launcher since my S3, as I was content with TouchWiz on my S6, especially with the addition of the theming engine. This time around, might play with some launchers again, but at least at launch, will stick with stock.
Is Buzz Launcher still any good?!i know Themer is no longer supported.
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Is Buzz Launcher still any good?!i know Themer is no longer supported.
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Oh! That's the launcher I used to use on my S3. I liked it, last I recalled, but haven't used it since. Think I was just too lazy to go through the whole customizing process again, and I didn't mind TouchWiz on the S6, lawl. I did take a look in the Play Store and it's still compatible with my S6, so don't see why it wouldn't still work on newer devices.
another long time Nova user here since the S3, but on my current S6 I've actually been using the stock TouchWiz with themes applied and i like it. i'll be using stock on the 8+ for awhile before making any changes. i remember trying apex when it first launched and didn't like it at that time, but if I decide touchwiz is tehsuck then will try pretty much anything available.
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Same exact thing I do with every phone. I'll mess around with the stock launcher for a month or so but I always end up going back to Nova Pro.
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Been using Next Launcher for a long while...Like it alot..
Nova Pro as always.
I won't even bother trying their launcher, straight to Nova Prime.
I like Nova too but pretty impressed with Samsung's launcher on th S8. It's been pretty smooth.
Smart Launcher Pro here... Got my phone via preorder yesterday and although there are some nice features on the stock launcher, I hate how Samsung has monetized every aspect of it.
Smart Launcher Pro 3 w/ Stealth Icon pack.