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Hey guys,
What launcher do you use on your N5?
Still on stock? or replaced it with a 3rd party one?
I'm still on stock (google now launcher) though I'm considering a switch to a 3rd party one (Nova!).
I like the stock launcher but I miss some customization features like changing the icon packs, more than 4 icons in a row etc etc.
What about you guys?
I've been using lucid launcher pro for a while now. Really like the uniqueness of it. Also this thread may get locked or moved. Not sure if the mods will think this pertains directly to the device or not.
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TopTomy said:
Hey guys,
What launcher do you use on your N5?
Still on stock? or replaced it with a 3rd party one?
I'm still on stock (google now launcher) though I'm considering a switch to a 3rd party one (Nova!).
I like the stock launcher but I miss some customization features like changing the icon packs, more than 4 icons in a row etc etc.
What about you guys?
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I don't have a nexus 5, but I still use the GNL on my N4 & 7 2013. Google Now is so much more useful for me, and my second choice is the Sony Xperia Z2 launcher
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I've tried various launchers but like stated above the stock launcher is just so much more useful for me so I end up going back to it.
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I use Aviate Launcher and I absolutely love it. Used to use Nova but I'm just tired of the usual home page/app drawer thing. Aviate is really different, clean, useful, intuitive and customizable
In 4 years on android, I never liked stock launchers
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Until GEL .
TopTomy said:
Hey guys,
What launcher do you use on your N5?
Still on stock? or replaced it with a 3rd party one?
I'm still on stock (google now launcher) though I'm considering a switch to a 3rd party one (Nova!).
I like the stock launcher but I miss some customization features like changing the icon packs, more than 4 icons in a row etc etc.
What about you guys?
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Well, not sure if you're rooted. If you are, you can find these two features to use easily with the stock launcher like myself. If you use Xposed Framework, Gravity Box allows you to set the icon grid to whatever I want (right now I'm using 5x5). For icon packs, I'm using Unicon (bought from the Play Store you use it with Xposed Framework). It works great. The only gripe I have, which isn't a huge deal for me, is that it doesn't allow you to change individual icons like a 3rd party launcher would (or at least I assume it would being that I've never used a 3rd party launcher). I like the stock Google Now Launcher too much to switch.
I use the stock android launcher (like on nexus 7 and 4)... I need to be able to scroll both ways from the main home screen, plus, I can just swipe up if I need Google now.
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I'm using Apex Pro launcher. I bought it back when I had my S2 and still like it's flexibility.
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Smart launcher. Gel is boring and like most the others.
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Yup, stock launcher and don't plan on changing it. Clean, simple, and straightforward.
Stock launcher for me. Never really liked any custom launcher.
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I wish I could run the stock launcher, but I absolutely NEED Nova on my devices.
I enjoyed stock for a time, but have since moved back to Nova...so many options! I also realized that the stock launcher has the Search app running super secretly in the background all the time, even with Okay Google and Google Now turned off; I only found out with Greenify. Once I switched to Nova, I hibernated Search and it actually saves me enough juice to notice. I wonder if anyone else noticed this?
I use Stock Launcher but occasionally switch back to Nova Launcher, mostly when I've got tons of apps to organize. I do wish that in future updates the stock launcher offers more options to organize apps efficiently.
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I was using the stock launcher with the GEL Settings xposed module for a while, but I recently switched to Action Launcher and LOVE it.
I was always using very few home screens and found myself not using Google Now from the home screen that often. Enough that swiping up from the home button wouldn't be a real inconvenience.
Action Launcher is exactly what I needed and I'm glad I finally tried it.
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Played around, always go back to stock.
Been an avid user of nova until GEL. Still staying with stock Google now launcher to date
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Nova on both of my devices N5&10. Tried stock's 4.4.2 launcher but I missed Nova's various features too much. Besides I rarely use Google Now despite several attempts due to pier pressure. So the latest launcher's preeminent feature was not a big draw.
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Yup, Nova (Prime) for me too, i just love the ability to customise a launcher and use different icon packs.
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.
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.
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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
What if we use Nova Launcher but set a theme from the new TouchWiz themes... will it theme the phone dialer and other apps, or no?
I would say so. All other themes you you can get for Samsung phones through modding, romming, Wanam Xposed all work if you use Nova.
Touchwiz is only the launcher after all. The UI is spidered into lots of other stuff, so it should work.
i'm currently using nova launcher prime and yes it will change your dialer and the notification expand with all the quick settings, etc. its pretty cool using the purple theme, but i would wait until more neutural colored touchwiz themes are out, there's not many to choose from right now.
i want to add that nova launcher and the S6 is the best combination and i like how the S-Health walking widget can still be used. I remember on the S5 you couldn't use health widgets from samsung if you used a 3rd party launcher.
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i'm currently using nova launcher prime and yes it will change your dialer and the notification expand with all the quick settings, etc. its pretty cool using the purple theme, but i would wait until more neutural colored touchwiz themes are out, there's not many to choose from right now.
i want to add that nova launcher and the S6 is the best combination and i like how the S-Health walking widget can still be used. I remember on the S5 you couldn't use health widgets from samsung if you used a 3rd party launcher.
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What else does the theme change? Care to share some screenies?
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What else does the theme change? Care to share some screenies?
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Only took the time to do this since you've given so much to the communty. i chose a very obvious custom theme to help everyone see what is affected after applying Nova Launcher.
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Notice the TouchWiz theme affects dialer, notifications/quick settings, settings menu, however it does NOT affect app drawer.
Icons, and font, also do not get affected as they are controlled by the 3rd party launcher (Nova).
I immediately reverted back to default TouchWiz theme after this..... LOL. Will be installing my favorite kovdev icon packs (https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=kovdev&hl=en)
kovdev icons+nova launcher+S6 hardware = dream experience for me personally. will most likely only look into twrp recovery and xposed and nothing more for this S6.
chillsen said:
Only took the time to do this since you've given so much to the communty. i chose a very obvious custom theme to help everyone see what is affected after applying Nova Launcher.
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Notice the TouchWiz theme affects dialer, notifications/quick settings, settings menu, however it does NOT affect app drawer.
Icons, and font, also do not get affected as they are controlled by the 3rd party launcher (Nova).
I immediately reverted back to default TouchWiz theme after this..... LOL. Will be installing my favorite kovdev icon packs (https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=kovdev&hl=en)
kovdev icons+nova launcher+S6 hardware = dream experience for me personally. will most likely only look into twrp recovery and xposed and nothing more for this S6.
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Woah that is so sweeet!!!! Not the actual theme, that is ugly as sin.... But once Samsung releases the themeing tool, I know people will make some [email protected]$$ themes!! I can't wait... thanks for the screenies brotha.
Using TouchWiz the "Edgebar" is always in forground...that is usefull. But when i'm using some other launcher the edgebar thinks : oh an app is open i switch into background. then you always have to tap the edge to get it back.
how does cocktailbarservice (edgebar) know that it can stay in forground with touchwiz launcher?
and is there a way to edit app to let it stay in forground with other launcher ?
I would love to know the answer to this too. Even though I hate Touchwiz, I have stuck with it for that very reason.
Mirkohmm said:
Using TouchWiz the "Edgebar" is always in forground...that is usefull. But when i'm using some other launcher the edgebar thinks : oh an app is open i switch into background. then you always have to tap the edge to get it back.
how does cocktailbarservice (edgebar) know that it can stay in forground with touchwiz launcher?
and is there a way to edit app to let it stay in forground with other launcher ?
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Yeah I noticed that too. Even the venerable Nova launcher doesn't fix that. Check in the Themes section of this phone forums. I wanted a different launcher solely cause of the ability to have scrolling background images. But the tradeoff with the Edge screen wasn't worth it. So I found an app called landscape wallpaper that does that. Why do you want a different launcher?
edo101 said:
Yeah I noticed that too. Even the venerable Nova launcher doesn't fix that. Check in the Themes section of this phone forums. I wanted a different launcher solely cause of the ability to have scrolling background images. But the tradeoff with the Edge screen wasn't worth it. So I found an app called landscape wallpaper that does that. Why do you want a different launcher?
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and with root and xposed framework you can use 'wanam xposed' to set scrolling background thats a solution for all rooted devices.
it would be nice to use nova launcher - more settings, more individual look. I dont like touchwiz launcher.