I'm on the lookout for a new launcher, maybe.
I'd really like one that shows notification badges (not sure if Xperia does) for all apps (especially K9). Apex only shows notifications for Gmail accounts, and even then I can't seem to get them working recently.
I know that the Tesla Unread plugin shows the notifications on Widget Locker, but does it also work with Nova?
I'm not interested in going back to Go Launcher at all, and I'm not looking at the launchers that are $15.
The ability to customize icons would be nice, but won't affect my decision if something better is out there.
Help me out. I've not used any launchers except Go and Apex for quite some time, so I'm not even sure what's out there and good.
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I'm on Nova using Tesla unread notification. I can confirm that it works on Gmail, Samsung emails, messenger, gTalk & goSMS.
I used goLauncher before but it lagged on Embryo 6.1 rom. Was lucky to purchase Nova during Play Store 25¢ sale.
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Yeah, I missed that sale unfortunately.
I'm going back and forth between Nova Prime and Holo HD, unless someone else has another question.
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A few hours later I notice...
That should say "suggestion", not question...
Now then, if I'm choosing between Holo or Nova, is there a way in either to check for beta versions?
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liquidzoo said:
A few hours later I notice...
That should say "suggestion", not question...
Now then, if I'm choosing between Holo or Nova, is there a way in either to check for beta versions?
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Then edit your post to say suggestion.
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Try the new miui v5 launcher. Super smooth, pretty ui, different from other launchers.
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It is different, but not exactly what I'm looking for. To me, MIUI looks more iPhone-ish than I really want.
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Just put an folder for all your apps. Fixes that problem.
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A few hours later I notice...
That should say "suggestion", not question...
Now then, if I'm choosing between Holo or Nova, is there a way in either to check for beta versions?
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Tesla unread will not work with free Nova.
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I know that. If I choose Nova (over Holo HD or others) I will be purchasing Nova Prime.
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My vote is for nova. Great customization options, you have the option of beta version or stable, and yes, k9 mail is available for the count badges.
Pretty sure that sealed the deal for me, thanks!
One off-topic question, though...
What theme are you using in those screenshots? I like it a lot.
Subzero... You can find it here on xda
liquidzoo said:
I'm on the lookout for a new launcher, maybe.
I'd really like one that shows notification badges (not sure if Xperia does) for all apps (especially K9). Apex only shows notifications for Gmail accounts, and even then I can't seem to get them working recently.
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I confirm Tesla unread notification with Nova (prime) works perfectly with K-9.
Have fun and enjoy.
I use the Xperia Z Launcher, and I love it. It is pretty amazing, except that when at the home screen, pressing the menu button doesn't let you go to settings. You have to find it in your apps.
That is one little annoyance, but other than that it is a great and customizable launcher.
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I haven't looked because really I don't know where to start.
I'm looking for launchers that might catch my eye. Currently I'm using Go Launcher because its pretty unique. Beautiful transitions, drawer transitions. Not enough that I want to keep it, but I am using it. I've used probably ever market launcher possible, I believe I remember seeing certain people make there own and am curious if some of this fellows who make them or find them would like to post them?
I've used SPB shell more then half of my android life I've had the phone, that being said. It is a great launcher but I just need something less power hungry and not huge in size.
I'm looking for unique and simple but yet beautiful launcher.
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Launcher pro plus and adw ex are my favorites
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also have regina 3d,gde,@home,panda,dxtop,various others in the market. android seven is a neat one for a desktop look based on win7
Launcher Pro Plus is one of the most popular choices and it's what I use.
Along side with WidgetLocker you can create some pretty great looking stuff.
Attached is my lockscreen and homescreen.
I've tried every one of those ----
This is my setup.
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Looks amazing! Can you detail what all you're running?
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Go Launcher Ex
Minimalistic Text
LCD Density
Fancy Widget (Update its not in a new screen shot)
MIUI, Corzeth Theme?
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I'm just so damn proud of my setup I need to post my updated screenshots
I used to run launcher pro, but development kind of stalled and the widgets were lacking.
Currently I am running go launcher ex, and it's probably the closest thing to sense in third party launchers. The calendar widget is great and the recent and running app tabs are great. Their weather widget is the closest thing to sense I've found but unfortunately it destroys your battery life.
Another thing to try is their dialer. It has the quick dial search like sense. You don't have to use the launcher with this one.
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wow thats a nice setup!
I wouldn't call it beautiful, but I use zeam launcher. It's simple and useful.
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I've tried every one of those ----
This is my setup.
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that globe thingy, is that part of the miui theme? i want that!
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that globe thingy, is that part of the miui theme? i want that!
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Thank you and its apart of Go Launcher Ex.
If you install it, go under preference - then effects ---> Icon Drawer? Sphere.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Nova Launcher
I am in love with the Nova launcher. It just has so many customization's, and I love the overlapping/resizing of widgets especially.
I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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panossd said:
I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Iv use ADW and it is pretty good... but same as everyone else... wanted to try something new.. and still looking for something new :silly:
ill give a try trebuchet!!!
tnx
Never heard about Nova... i think ill try that too!!
HTC is a launcheer??
Michaelias said:
I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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LOL, what?
Apex launcher..
Im actually using Go Launcher and it also has widget resizing!!
and its pretty cool... folders on app drawer... folder on home screen... and pretty much customizable
APEX, fast and simple.
Nova Launcher
The version Prime of Nova Launcher is the best ... most personalized launcher ...
"FTL (Faster Than Light)" by LowVeld - written for the HTC Desire S. By far the quickest and most stable add-on launcher ever. :good:
Yeah, and you can even overlap widgets and icons!
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I am using the free nova launcher right now.. not too many options but it's simple and fast. Before I used to use launcher ex
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I like adw and a Sony launcher
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Apex, IMO
Holo Launcher Plus. Hands down.
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Have a look at this thread. It's got a few different launchers and lockscreens shown in there and I'll be updating it upon request. Even though it's only showing the information from the Play Store, it's still much easier to have them all in one place, like it is.
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Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
Holo Launcher is one of my favorite ! : here
You can try the Xperia-home launcher --> it's a great launcher, fast and powerfull. A lot of custom romm use it by default.
And FTL (Faster Than Light) launcher --> really great too and not discontinued so it'll improve ^^
Until today I've tried holo, adw ex, go launcher.
I think I stick to adw, it has cool animation, 4d drawer and eats an admissible amount of ram.
Go launcher is freaking nice but kills down my phone.
Holo is the fastest I've tried but lacks in customization.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
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Use GO launcher, the ability to customize will blow your mind!
Go keyboard is nice of course but eats a lot of ram
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Can you use other launchers on the Note 10.1 or does Samsung's interface prohibit that (don't have mine yet, just curious)?
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Yes you can. I am using GoLauncher HD with no loss of functionality.
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Thanks. Just found another thread about this in the Q&A section. Guess I will have to wait and see how I feel about the Samsung UI.
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I actually thought Touchwiz was pretty good, my only real issue was with folders on the home screen. I organize my apps in folders instead of using multiple home screens. The problem was is that when I launched an app from one of the folders and then got out of the app the system thought I wanted to rename the folder, Got a little annoying.
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I am a little confused when there is talk of launchers because some people talk about replacing Touchwiz with a launcher and I use a launcher called CircleLauncher Lite and still use Touchwiz. I use CircleLauncher Lite because it allows me to place icons on my desktop for different links like my Office icon and when I click on the Office icon a ring opens around the icon with icons linked to programs I use that are office related.
So what is the difference in the launcher I use and the launchers that replace Touchwiz?
donec said:
I am a little confused when there is talk of launchers because some people talk about replacing Touchwiz with a launcher and I use a launcher called CircleLauncher Lite and still use Touchwiz. I use CircleLauncher Lite because it allows me to place icons on my desktop for different links like my Office icon and when I click on the Office icon a ring opens around the icon with icons linked to programs I use that are office related.
So what is the difference in the launcher I use and the launchers that replace Touchwiz?
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circle launcher is just an app launcher, not home screen replacemet
i real launcher means a home screen replacement, they have different UI . u can try nova, apex, go, spd shell etc
omnia1994 said:
circle launcher is just an app launcher, not home screen replacemet
i real launcher means a home screen replacement, they have different UI . u can try nova, apex, go, spd shell etc
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Sounds like people should be calling the home screen launcher a desktop shell since it changes the user interface, function and look.
Si Cotic said:
Yes you can. I am using GoLauncher HD with no loss of functionality.
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I second that. I like it because you can still use the stock one too, switch back and forth.
using NOVA Prime, so far seems good.
Using Apex Launcher Pro and it is butter smooth on my GT-N8000.
i second that
Si Cotic said:
I actually thought Touchwiz was pretty good, my only real issue was with folders on the home screen. I organize my apps in folders instead of using multiple home screens. The problem was is that when I launched an app from one of the folders and then got out of the app the system thought I wanted to rename the folder, Got a little annoying.
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Hope this gets fixed in a future update, but i guess it's multipke home screens for now.
I am also using multiple launchers. Two favs are Nova and TSF Shell.
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I am using chameleon an I love it so far!
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tdhlbrg said:
I am using chameleon an I love it so far!
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You paid the 10 bucks for it?
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blopez24 said:
You paid the 10 bucks for it?
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He must have paid because its in beta stage right now.
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tdhlbrg said:
I am using chameleon an I love it so far!
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I love the idea of Chameleon to switch between a "home" and a "work" profiles, but the all-widget concept does not seduce me. I need icons :laugh:
Chameleon Launcher
How is the chameleon interface and S-Pen interaction??
And, is it really that cool they "make believe" in commercials and app demos?
myuoif said:
I love the idea of Chameleon to switch between a "home" and a "work" profiles, but the all-widget concept does not seduce me. I need icons :laugh:
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I use chameleon along with gesture shortcuts launcher whic lets you lsunch apps, web sites and even toggle switches by just drawing on your screen. Works very effcient for me. I draw a square to launch netflix, draw and eye to kaunch instagram etc...
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blopez24 said:
You paid the 10 bucks for it?
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Yup, sure did. I don't think it's worth 10 bucks as of now. But I'm hoping it will be.
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myuoif said:
I love the idea of Chameleon to switch between a "home" and a "work" profiles, but the all-widget concept does not seduce me. I need icons :laugh:
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I, on the other hand, love the all-widget concept. And the widget api seems really simple if you have some programming knowledge.
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How is the chameleon interface and S-Pen interaction??
And, is it really that cool they "make believe" in commercials and app demos?
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There isn't so much use for the S-Pen in chameleon as of now (and i don't think there is any support for it, but that's only a guess for now).
I wouldn't say that it is cool yet, but it reeks of potential.
I followed tsf since before release and it looks alot better now. Chameleon looks nice too. But i just feel launcher developers are charging too much. I mean 10 and 16 bucks ya right . Launchers should have free versions and a pro for like 5 bucks tops...
Currently im using tw launcher and own apex pro but havent felt the need to change yet
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I'm running go launcher now, is there any other good launchers? I'm I missing on other good launchers out there, I really like to use theming
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I like to use Apex launcher. Has a lot of options to play around with. Nova is good as well.
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Thanks will definitely try it out.
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NPS bro.
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I loved touchwiz, but trying nova and apex since last night. Both seem good, I can't decide which one I like better. Touchwiz is great if you don't care to customize the looks imo.
most of the comparisons I've seen apex vs nova is apex has all the stuff for free that nova has in prime (the paid version). I use nova myself as I purhcased it when it was on sale for 0.25 cents and haven't gone back. I used to use go launcher on my droid eris back in the day and my wife uses it on her droid charge (can't wait till her upgrade...hate that phone). My personal experience is while go launcher is nice..it seems to be more geared for older phones. Another launcher you may want to try as I hear its been upgraded is adw. All the launchers will be rather similar with small differences (unless you shell out 15 bucks for the 3d one that I can't remember the name of).
Nova all the way.
On my previous phone I tried and liked all of the big three ICS/JB variants... Holo, Apex, and Nova. I used Holo the most because I got the paid version on sale. But since using the GS3 I've loved how the latest Touchwiz looks and feels. I like the way it looks, it's smooth, I get folders, app drawer folders, hidden apps, etc. And I love the calendar widget on Touchwiz.
The only thing I missed is gestures. I used to have two finger swipes setup to launch specific shortcuts/apps when I used Holo Launcher.
If I ever get sick of Touchwiz I'll definitely move on to Holo or Nova.
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I really like Nova. For me it seems to be a little smoother than Apex. I'm using the paid version and think it is worth the cost.
Nova, Nova, Nova and Nova.
Did I forget to mention? Nova.
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If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Nova for me. Apex and nova are what I narrowed down to a couple months back, both are very good, very smooth and very similar. Differences I remember when investigating were apex having separate up and down swipe options on dock icons (very cool) and nova having folders in the app menu. Everything else seemed comparable.
But, with the number of apps I have installed... folders in the app menu won out so I use nova.
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Best launcher to have is one that includes all the options you need to achieve the look and feel you want For me it is Nova.
I use Apex, but I have to admit after watching this Ubuntu Theme video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxzbvuHwi0 I might be getting TSF. Looks cool.
TXI Kaze said:
If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Agreed tsf launcher is number one in my list, only downfall is there is no auto landscape. Next i would say sbp shell fully customizable as well. Then i would say nova prime, tied is holo, adw, nova, go launcher, touchwiz. If you have any extra loot try the tsf.
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Nova has made my Dna that much better. Definitely go for that one.
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Nova or launcher 8
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I used to use nova launcher prime alot but recently switched to adw launcher
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I haven't tried anything but go launcher ex. I had it on my bionic and loved it. As for making folders in the app drawer, you can do it with go too. See pic
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Nova launcher.
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I've been using the new Total Launcher from the guy that made sslauncher.
It's in beta still but it's updated all the time and is the most customizable launcher I have tried and I have tried them all.
Worth a look
screenshots?
How does it compare to Nova?
I tried it and came back to apex. I really don't see how you could get any more customizable than nova or apex....unless I missed something.
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*Hooligan* said:
I tried it and came back to apex. I really don't see how you could get any more customizable than nova or apex....unless I missed something.
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Buzz launcher
Not to hijack your thread, but I've been using the Dodol launcher and it has been working great. The two things I like most are the ability to change the grid size and the icon size.
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Buzz launcher
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I've tried it to but still come back to Apex. Trying Z launcher right now...
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I used Nova for like forever switched to Action Launcher and I use Muzei live wallpaper with HD space wallpapers (also Action Launcher Plus) and some nice retro icons!
my phone never looked so nice
I like "Next Launcher". Just a better Launcher with a hell of a lot of possibility's.
I tried Total based on this, and it is pretty amazing. Definitely might be the most customizable I've used, up there with Lightning or something. If anything that's the fault, it's overwhelming. It makes sense though it's well thought out, just daunting.