Which Launcher do you use with Google Pixel?
Nova launcher (Prime) for me. Love the customisation options.
Nova Prime
Nova prime
Nova Prime. I think I can say that everyone recommends that so far.
Apex ?
Was on Apex since the GS2 days but switched to Nova prime cause Apex was show with the 7.0 OS updates. Glad I made the move and haven't looked back
Stock
I am loving Google's Pixel launcher. I've been a Nova user for YEARS but I haven't missed it yet. Nice job, Google!
Nova Prime
Smart launcher Pro and Action Launcher.
Pixel launcher for me. I'm trying to just use installed apps as much as possible. I just wish that Google would add app drawer folders and how to hide apps too. I dont really want to root any more so if anyone knows if the pixel launcher can be amended to add these features please let me know.
linkisoc said:
Pixel launcher for me. I'm trying to just use installed apps as much as possible. I just wish that Google would add app drawer folders and how to hide apps too. I dont really want to root any more so if anyone knows if the pixel launcher can be amended to add these features please let me know.
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If you install another launcher (like nova) you can copy every single feature of the stock launcher and you don't need root. I did this when I bought Pixel.
TENN3R said:
If you install another launcher (like nova) you can copy every single feature of the stock launcher and you don't need root. I did this when I bought Pixel.
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Wrong.
thegrants82 said:
Wrong.
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Which part is wrong? That response is not helpful with one word.
Stock!
Seems like people like the "Nova" launcher, maybe i can try it out one day!
thegrants82 said:
Wrong.
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Idiot
scottjb said:
Which part is wrong? That response is not helpful with one word.
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I use stock
Can't swipe from the left to get Google Now page. Nova doesn't support left or right swipe.
Also a lot of things you may want such as folders in the app drawer are only available in the paid (Prime) version of Nova
thegrants82 said:
Wrong.
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You can do this, try on your own if you don't believe me.
scottjb said:
Which part is wrong? That response is not helpful with one word.
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Left swipe. Enough said.
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I just figured out I can make folders on my gsll phone in the app menu. (Not the home screens) I can put all the carrier BS and other app icons I don't want to see in there. It brought my app screens to 3 swipes from 5. Is that a standard Android feature or something Samsung added in with touchwiz? I would be interested in doing the same on my tablet.
That sounds like a Samsung Touchwiz feature. As far as I know, stock app drawer does not support folders/dedicated pages.
However, you can simply get a non-stock launcher such as Apex or Nova and they support app drawer folders, plus a multitude of extra features lacking in the stock launcher
fsured said:
I just figured out I can make folders on my gsll phone in the app menu. (Not the home screens) I can put all the carrier BS and other app icons I don't want to see in there. It brought my app screens to 3 swipes from 5. Is that a standard Android feature or something Samsung added in with touchwiz? I would be interested in doing the same on my tablet.
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That is possible, just use a third party launcher. I think nova has is
OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
fsured said:
OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
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*if* it works using nova, would you please not forget to click the thanks button?
I am a very 'thanks'centric person, so I'd like to get that bar a bit more to the right lol
fsured said:
OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
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Thanks for the thanks
I guess Nova has it?
I've never used third party launchers myself, since I think that the stock launcher on the Infinity is rather cool
So the other day I installed JB 4.2 by Team EOS build #92 w/ KatKernel 80b, and I'm loving it so far. Although I have a couple of minor aesthetic issues.
I can't seem to figure out how to reduce (or edit at all) the number of home screens.
I also can't remove the Google Search bar from the top middle of the home screen.
If anyone knows how to solve either of these, it would be much appreciated
Try a different launcher.
The stock launcher does not have options to remove or edit these.
My favorite is Apex at the moment.
frederuco said:
Try a different launcher.
The stock launcher does not have options to remove or edit these.
My favorite is Apex at the moment.
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Apex for me, too.
frederuco said:
Try a different launcher.
The stock launcher does not have options to remove or edit these.
My favorite is Apex at the moment.
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sidneyk said:
Apex for me, too.
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Hmm... I'll have to look into that. Where do you get new launchers? On the Google Play store? Thanks for the replies
stache12 said:
Hmm... I'll have to look into that. Where do you get new launchers? On the Google Play store? Thanks for the replies
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Yup, just search for Launcher in the play store. Apex, Nova and Go Launcher are 3 of the most popular lately
I tried searching for this and didn't find it, and I'm really curious about it.
Is it possible for the swipe left to google now (which looks incredibly smooth in the KitKat videos) to be implemented into launchers such as nova and apex? Or is that going to be a stock launcher only thing?
Just to clarify, I'm asking if a future version of Nova/apex will be able to copycat this design, not just implement another gesture that opens the google now app. The beauty of these launchers now is that they appear very similar to aosp, but they have many more features. Will that no longer be possible after this change?
Nova (paid) already has gestures that you can set to launch any app. There are 9 gestures although swipe left isn't one of them - not that it matters
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Nova (paid) already has gestures that you can set to launch any app. There are 9 gestures although swipe left isn't one of them - not that it matters
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Right, I guess that is one option, but it is more jarring to switch to a totally different app than the swipe gesture that it looks like KItKat has. That seem so fluid, almost like it's just another home screen.
rotz055 said:
Right, I guess that is one option, but it is more jarring to switch to a totally different app than the swipe gesture that it looks like KItKat has. That seem so fluid, almost like it's just another home screen.
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From what I was reading, I believe that in 4.4 it actually IS another screen. I mean it's not just that the app is hidden in the background and uncovered by a gesture, it is an option to have google now to take up a page in the layout.
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Nova (paid) already has gestures that you can set to launch any app. There are 9 gestures although swipe left isn't one of them - not that it matters
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Nova right now cant do anything like the google launcher for kk. When you swipe right there is an actual google now home page.
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rotz055 said:
I tried searching for this and didn't find it, and I'm really curious about it.
Is it possible for the swipe left to google now (which looks incredibly smooth in the KitKat videos) to be implemented into launchers such as nova and apex? Or is that going to be a stock launcher only thing?
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It sure is first you've got too activate Google now its in the Google search settings somewhere
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i really hope that nova will implement this and all the other cool stuff from the new kk launcher... something like a more customizable stock launcher
The google launcher is basically an extension of the Google search app. Kind of like Facebook home. I doubt nova will be able to integrate this unless the build it themselves into nova. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013...e-kitkats-primary-interface-is-google-search/
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I suppose an app like GMD gestures could help you achieve the same effect
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does somebody know if the launcher is open source?
Garbsener said:
does somebody know if the launcher is open source?
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Not open source, of course.
matteventu said:
Not open source, of course.
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i knew it... would have been too cool
does anybody know how to remove it?
I think it would be cool if you can swipe left to any app of your choice, even if the app has to go on pause.
domi55 said:
does anybody know how to remove it?
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Remove what? The launcher? You can just install Apex launcher and use that instead if you wanted. If you really wanted to remove it you will need to uninstall it through titanium backup, but I wouldn't recommend that.
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Just installed the new P release and after switching to Nova launcher notice that the new recent management feature is not there. Odd. Is there a way to add the new style to Nova or do we have to wait for developer to do so?
dustintinsley said:
Just installed the new P release and after switching to Nova launcher notice that the new recent management feature is not there. Odd. Is there a way to add the new style to Nova or do we have to wait for developer to do so?
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Do not disable the OOS launcher
I tried that but then it shows both recents app managers....
So, freezing the OP launcher brings back the previous Oreo style recent apps view... trying... it does [emoji2]
Not sure what the fascination with Nova is. Lawnchair, Action Launcher & the OnePlus launcher are all as good or better if you're looking for an AOSP feel.
Personally I just use the OnePlus launcher, and sometimes Lawnchair.
Well, that's why there are many launchers... one uses the one with the features one wants and needs.. Nova does a great job for me.
akxak said:
So, freezing the OP launcher brings back the previous Oreo style recent apps view... trying... it does [emoji2]
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WOW!! You Are BIG!! Thanks, I hate that ios recent apps copy where you can only see one at a time.
akxak said:
So, freezing the OP launcher brings back the previous Oreo style recent apps view... trying... it does [emoji2]
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Nice trick. Works as you stated. Thanks!
akxak said:
So, freezing the OP launcher brings back the previous Oreo style recent apps view... trying... it does [emoji2]
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Damn dude, thanks! Hated that new horizontal scrolling garbage.
akxak said:
So, freezing the OP launcher brings back the previous Oreo style recent apps view... trying... it does [emoji2]
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I did that and solved to go back to the new recents and right now nova is showing both old and new recents for me. Can someone help me solve it?
Can't lock apps using this method... bummer.
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I did that and solved to go back to the new recents and right now nova is showing both old and new recents for me. Can someone help me solve it?
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Same here ?
HellDiverUK said:
Not sure what the fascination with Nova is. Lawnchair, Action Launcher & the OnePlus launcher are all as good or better if you're looking for an AOSP feel.
Personally I just use the OnePlus launcher, and sometimes Lawnchair.
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The customisation in Nova Launcher, gestures, swipe etc is not fully present in the other launchers you mention, and as for ASOP "feel" you can make Nove look however you like.
I like the stock OnePlus launcher but looking for suggestions for other launchers. I'm not crazy about the OnePlus Shelf and miss my Google feed on the side (though other suggestions are ok too).
install pixel launcher if you want the google feed on the left back
You can also installed Nova launcher with Nova companion to get the Google feed on the side.
Hyperion Launcher seems to work well
Lawnchair V2, basically a port of the pixel launcher with a ton of features.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/deletescape/lawnchair/
Nova launcher with google companion!
Nova, it's the only option. It does and had everything.
Nova Prime...
ADW. I switched to this from Nova years ago and will never go back.
Nova FTW
Nova is and has been the best for years...just get it and support it with Nova prime.
If you want simplicity and awesome performance, get the previously mentioned Lawnchair v2 from APK Mirror. If you want features, you can't beat Nova. I switch between them often.
I love Action Launcher too, my only issue is that it lost some of its uniqueness as it's matured but it has some cool features. I also really respect the dev.
I am using CPL (custom pixel launcher). Nova launcher > Eevie > then this and stuck with it, pretty happy with the minimalist look. Has enough things to tweak I still haven't tried everything
JedixJarf said:
Lawnchair V2, basically a port of the pixel launcher with a ton of features.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/deletescape/lawnchair/
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It has the Google Feed on the side?
First time in 8 years I haven't immediately gone for Nova, although missing folders etc.
Enjoying double tap to wake too much. Do other launchers have this? I'm way out of the loop.
I stand with the others....
NOVA!
B3311 said:
First time in 8 years I haven't immediately gone for Nova, although missing folders etc.
Enjoying double tap to wake too much. Do other launchers have this? I'm way out of the loop.
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Nova allows double tap to wake and double tap to sleep.
acheney1990 said:
It has the Google Feed on the side?
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yeop.
justibasa said:
You can also installed Nova launcher with Nova companion to get the Google feed on the side.
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diaztradeinc said:
Nova launcher with google companion!
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Eric214 said:
Nova, it's the only option. It does and had everything.
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galaxys said:
Nova Prime...
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Disgustip8ed said:
ADW. I switched to this from Nova years ago and will never go back.
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Skenderbeggar said:
Nova FTW
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Yep haha
B3311 said:
First time in 8 years I haven't immediately gone for Nova, although missing folders etc.
Enjoying double tap to wake too much. Do other launchers have this? I'm way out of the loop.
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bp328i said:
Nova allows double tap to wake and double tap to sleep.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro has that baked in.