Does anyone know if and how the Note Edge will be compatible with 3rd party launchers in regards to the secondary screen?
Would the sdk from Samsung allow for implementation of the secondary screen into Apex / Nova / Go launcher etc.?
Would like to hear your thoughts and ideas, guys
Yes it will wprk.
In the other thread a guy installed the nova launcher.
The side screen is independent of launcher. It's like the multi window on the note 3.
Great, thanks for your reply!
Looks good if it can use other launch.
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Has anyone tried any 3rd party launchers with the Note Edge?
Which one works best?
Any suggestions?
I use Nova Pro, mainly for the fact of setting my own app grid size. It is like using Touchwiz if it were perfect and allowed endless options.
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® Edge, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
None of the 3rd party launchers support proper use of the Edge panel yet. I've been in discussion with Nova Launcher's development team and they claim to be working on it. For the time being, unfortunately, the Touchwiz launcher is the only option for full Edge panel support.
I like the Apex launcher and don't have any issues except in landscape mode where my notifications bar is a bit awkward to access
nabooki said:
I like the Apex launcher and don't have any issues except in landscape mode where my notifications bar is a bit awkward to access
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At least it does landscape. Hey Samsung, is it really that hard to do? Touchwiz should support it natively.
Stoodo said:
At least it does landscape. Hey Samsung, is it really that hard to do? Touchwiz should support it natively.
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Yeah Samsung.. Even Apple can do it with their iPhone Bend 6+.. The Landscape mode on that is pretty cool.. Should be the same on the Note
I'm using Next Launcher 3D, and with that beast its butter smooth...
I'm waiting for Nova with edge screen support. Waiting eagerly.
Blur launcher here
I am thinking of getting an Edge too but i worry that NO devs will support the edge screen, which albeit gimmicky to some, is the main reason I want this phone.
I currently use Next Launcher on my Galaxy and I LOVE it's features and look (i previously have already used Nova and several other launchers).
Does Next Launcher properly place the app launcher dock bar on the Edge screen?? What does the edge screen do or look like when using any of the launchers listed in this thread? Is it just the regular touchwiz Edge alongside the new launcher? Does using themes and different color schemes in a 3rd party launcher also change the theme and color and icon look in the Edge bar?
Just got into my Verizon variant yesterday. I installed Nova on the store demo just to make sure it worked. I put Nova on mine almost immediately. I actually like how the edge panel is tucked away until you swipe it. I'm planning on setting a gesture to open the app drawer and hide the dock, using the edge panel instead.
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J I put Nova on mine almost immediately. I actually like how the edge panel is tucked away until you swipe it. I'm planning on setting a gesture to open the app drawer and hide the dock, using the edge panel instead.
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Have you tried Terrain Launcher?
Kanon25 said:
Have you tried Terrain Launcher?
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No, haven't tried that one. I've used ADW and another dead one from back in the day who's name I can't remember. I like the devs at Teslacoil and the feature set is pretty extensive.
It would do what you want; I'd check it out...
Iam using nova pro
bchliu said:
Yeah Samsung.. Even Apple can do it with their iPhone Bend 6+.. The Landscape mode on that is pretty cool.. Should be the same on the Note
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You mean like this? Enable homescreen (tw) rotation. Many ways. In rooted so i cant suggest anything for unroots phones
I use the Flow Home launcher with all of my Android phones. It's quite different.
Check aviate launcher
Hey quangtran1 do you have an invite code for flow launcher?
quangtran1 said:
I use the Flow Home launcher with all of my Android phones. It's quite different.
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Using Flow Home as well. Best launcher for me hands down
Hello all- When I use an alternate launcher such as Apex, Mini, etc.. the clock widgets on the homescreen never update, they essentially stay on the same time as when I first placed the widget.
Is there some setting that I am missing or is this something Huawei implemented to stop people from using other launchers ?
Has anyone else had this problem ??
Cheers, LL13-
Hi,
I only had this issue with 3rd party apps like Zooper. I needed to protect the app from being closed when the phone goes to standby/switches off the screen ("Settings", "Protected apps", enable the switch for the 3rd party app which should not bee closed when phone goes on standby).
Maybe you also need to enable the same option for the 3rd party launcer as well. I'm using Nova Launcher and it is protected from being closed as well.
I do not have a S7 but I am thinking about buying a S7....
If I had a S7, I would use 3d launcher pro. Because of this, I wouldn't be using the Samsung themes. Would my always on display still work? And would I still be able to pick a theme for the always on display if I used a third party launcher like 3d launcher?
Yes it will still work as normal. AOD is not dependent on the launcher.
Hi all,
i'm trying to modify the the touchwiz launcher as since few updates Samsung introduced a very annoying "feature" which is a huge gap between the status bar and the 1st icons row ( check this thread for pics: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/free-space-home-screen-update-t3650504)
Now my questions is, as i'd like to used the latest s7 official stock firmware, how can i mod the stock launcher to reduce the 1st row gap from the top of the screen? i have no idea where to start! any suggestion?
thanks in advance!
Hello,
The Touchwizz launcher doesn't have many options to personalize it. I would suggest you try an custom launcher like Apex Launcher or Nova Launcher (I prefer Apex because it has some options in the free version that are only accessible in the paid version of Nova, that's only my thought and taste). If I keep that Apex launcher example, in it you can set how many rows of icons vertically and horizontally, separately for portrait or landscape mode, you can set the margins on top, bottom, left and right sides of the screen etc... Well, you can fine tune to your likes.
If you want to keep the Touchwizz launcher at all cost, I'm afraid I can't help you because it lacks lots of options. It's not bad, but if you like specific set ups, prefer a custom launcher (launchers like Apex allow you to export your settings, so each time you have a new device, you can install your custom launcher on it and import your settings file and instantly have everything configured to your liking).
I hope I've been able to help you.
Have a good day!
Hello,
I'm using ArrowOS 11 and Microsoft Launcher. When I return to the home screen by exiting the resource intensive apps, the launcher screen reloads and consequently my screen icons and widgets appear after about two seconds. How can I fix this?
Here is quote from Nova Launcher FAQ. (it applies to all custom launchers on Android not just Nova)
I guess you could try disabling gesture navigation but i'm not sure if it's gonna help.
It doesn't matter what 3rd party launcher or version of 3rd party launcher you use, it matters what your system/OEM does. If your system doesn't allow gesture navigation to work with 3rd party launchers, then no version of Nova will change that in any way. If it works inconsistently with 3rd party launchers, no version of Nova will change that either. A great source of information can be found via this article by Mishaal Rahman with input from Kevin Barry, the developer of Nova Launcher: https://www.xda-developers.com/third-party-launchers-animation-pixel-phones/ Notable issues with gestures on third party launchers include, but not limited to: • Close all/Clear app button not appearing(scroll all the way to verify it's not there) • Not being able to tap icons for a short time after returning to the home screen • Animations not being as fluid as expected • Home screen icons flashing • Home screen redraws Please understand, there is absolutely nothing Nova can do to fix or change this in any way! Contact Google or your device OEM directly with these issues as Nova have absolutely no control over it whatsoever. NOTE: These are system gestures only and are not related to Nova's personal gestures that you will find via Nova Settings -> Gestures & Inputs.
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Notice to Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco users: Xiaomi has completely disabled gestures with third party launchers on MIUI 12 with Android 11 (MIUI 12 on Android 10 seems to be unaffected). As you have read above, there is nothing we can do on our end to change or enable this.
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k3lcior said:
Here is quote from Nova Launcher FAQ. (it applies to all custom launchers on Android not just Nova)
I guess you could try disabling gesture navigation but i'm not sure if it's gonna help.
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I rly like to use gesture navigation. This issue is not present on Arrow launcher.
OEM (Stock) launcher is not affected by this, only custom ones.
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OEM (Stock) launcher is not affected by this, only custom ones.
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Good to know. Why full screen gestues are that problematic, even on custom roms?
It's not that gestures are problematic, from what i understand it's just custom launchers that cannot take full advantage of the API. (?)
Did you read this? https://www.xda-developers.com/third-party-launchers-animation-pixel-phones/
Not yet, I just returned to Android after few years with iPhone, and it's quite confusing. I'm installing now Pixel Experience, it will be closer to Pixel feel.
I'd just use whatever stock launcher you like best from the available ROM's and stick to that.