S8 Custom Home Launcher - Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

What's the likelihood that the Galaxy S8 launcher could be customized like the Pixel launcher (Lawnchair) has been? I would love to see a default launcher that had full icon pack support.
http://www.androidauthority.com/lawnchair-customizable-rootless-pixel-launcher-783260/

NOVA LAUNCHER no other is needed, look in play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
try today dont delay. its beyond customizing, its a fashion trend now.

lostagain2day said:
NOVA LAUNCHER no other is needed, look in play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
try today dont delay. its beyond customizing, its a fashion trend now.
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That's not the question that the OP asked.
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Katt50 said:
That's not the question that the OP asked.
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LET OP DECIDE THAT for themselves.

lostagain2day said:
LET OP DECIDE THAT for themselves.
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Bla Bla Bla...
First of all: you DON'T HAVE TO SHOUT!
It was a NORMAL ANSWER from @Katt50 !!!

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kevinmr82 said:
What's the likelihood that the Galaxy S8 launcher could be customized like the Pixel launcher (Lawnchair) has been? I would love to see a default launcher that had full icon pack support.
http://www.androidauthority.com/lawnchair-customizable-rootless-pixel-launcher-783260/
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I think what the overzealous person was saying was that instead of attempting to make the S8 stock launcher "like" pixel launcher, you can just use Nova Launcher. I use Nova Launcher and I have to agree, without all the rhetoric, that it's very customizable and can probably look and feel like the pixel launcher. My suggestion is take a look at Nova Launcher and see if it fits what you want.

sanjsrik said:
I think what the overzealous person was saying was that instead of attempting to make the S8 stock launcher "like" pixel launcher, you can just use Nova Launcher. I use Nova Launcher and I have to agree, without all the rhetoric, that it's very customizable and can probably look and feel like the pixel launcher. My suggestion is take a look at Nova Launcher and see if it fits what you want.
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I am probably one of the few that like Touchwiz stock Samsung launcher. I just wanted to know if it were a possibility to extract Samsung's apk and add icon pack support across the board, instead of the way it is using the Samsung Theme Store, which only covers icons for Samsung's apps. Like Lawnchair, the Pixel launcher exactly, with extras thrown in. I've used Nova for years, just leaning more toward stock here with icon support.

kevinmr82 said:
I am probably one of the few that like Touchwiz stock Samsung launcher. I just wanted to know if it were a possibility to extract Samsung's apk and add icon pack support across the board, instead of the way it is using the Samsung Theme Store, which only covers icons for Samsung's apps. Like Lawnchair, the Pixel launcher exactly, with extras thrown in. I've used Nova for years, just leaning more toward stock here with icon support.
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I did a basic google search for Samsung Touchwiz s8 launcher and found this as my first link:
http://www.naldotech.com/install-samsung-galaxy-s8-touchwiz-launcher-apk-samsung-phones/

This is what I have. I have a S8+ with this launcher by default. Again, what id like to see is this launcher apk edited to bring along full icon pack support.

kevinmr82 said:
This is what I have. I have a S8+ with this launcher by default. Again, what id like to see is this launcher apk edited to bring along full icon pack support.
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Just like this, except instead of being modeled after Pixel or Google launcher, it being based or modeled after Touchwiz (Samsung Experience Launcher)
https://www.xda-developers.com/lawnchair-is-a-customisable-pixel-launcher-no-root-necessary/

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What is mean by users won't be able to disable Magazine UX?

Hello, anybody knows what this mean? Not able to user other launchers such as the tsf and SPB?
http://www.androidauthority.com/disable-magazine-ux-342630/
I take it that it means the stock Touchwiz launcher will require at least one magazine UX home screen, while the others can be standard normal Touchwiz ones.
As an assumption, I think It should not affect installation of other launchers.
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it means that at some point Samsung will realize not everyone.likes.it and will make it optional
It means I'll slap a custom ROM in it as soon as one becomes available.
Markuzy said:
I take it that it means the stock Touchwiz launcher will require at least one magazine UX home screen, while the others can be standard normal Touchwiz ones.
As an assumption, I think It should not affect installation of other launchers.
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I can confirm this is correct. You must have at least one Magazine home screen.....
I have not found a way to remove it.
Any disadvantage of having it? I am running tsf on my Galaxy Note 2. It is very nice.
Magazine UI was something that I wanted to have but the lack of customization of the other components of the stock launcher were too much for me to bear. I ended up installing nova launcher within 20 minutes of trying to customize stock and haven't looked back. I just can't stand the large margins and gaps on the home screen (not talking the tiled pages but rather the standard ones) and the inability to resize widgets freely or overlap them.
I agree - also installed Nova launcher to get rid of magazine UI. It didn't bring much to the table for me. You can definitely replace the launcher.

Which 3rd Party Launcher Works Best With Note Edge?

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

New TouchWiz themes??

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?
JoeFCaputo113 said:
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.

Which Launcher are you using on MAX 2?

Hey guys, I am still on EUI Laucher, but i wana change. Have you tryed Google PIXEL Launcher, there is no official support, but you can downloand apk. ANy tips od experinece?
I am using stock launcher I do not see anything bad with it, personally I do not like the app drawer , however before using stock launcher, I used to use next 3d lsuncher, and google now launcher which was really smooth, I did like it.
The stock launcher is fine but I use Go Launcher mainly to eliminate the live button.
I have tried Pixel Launcher and its nice.
But my preferred Launcher is NOVA because it have many useful customisation and drawer tab support.
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Google Pixel launcher
I have been using SquareHome forever now. Before that Lightning Launcher. Both very customisable, SquareHome is Windows 10 style with tiles rather than icons.
I like that a lot - Notifications on the tile, live tiles, great overview, easy on resources.
I am on 21S and currently using the Pixel launcher. I'd prefer to use Nova launcher because it can mimic Pixel launcher and has the added advantage of nougat-like long press functions and you can use a Pixel icon pack to get all round icons. But I find that Nova launcher has issues with the multitasking selection cards on this phone - it won't show a card for the homescreen like it does on other launchers, so you can't close the last open app/page. Anyone else found this? It also has weird scaling compared to other launchers - at 100% all the icons are much too small. To get them at what I'd consider a normal size you need to set them at about 125-130%.
kanagawaben said:
I am on 21S and currently using the Pixel launcher. I'd prefer to use Nova launcher because it can mimic Pixel launcher and has the added advantage of nougat-like long press functions and you can use a Pixel icon pack to get all round icons. But I find that Nova launcher has issues with the multitasking selection cards on this phone - it won't show a card for the homescreen like it does on other launchers, so you can't close the last open app/page. Anyone else found this? It also has weird scaling compared to other launchers - at 100% all the icons are much too small. To get them at what I'd consider a normal size you need to set them at about 125-130%.
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Where did you get the 21s firmware?
Amowagou said:
Where did you get the 21s firmware?
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In the ROM section.
Trebuchet or CM standard
I got tons of Android devices and I'd go crazy if each and every one was different. So I not only try to use a stock Cynogenmod launcher but also make sure that applications are in the same place across devices.
I'm even using Trebuchet on my Note 3, which uses a hybrid Note 3/Note 7 TouchWiz ROM somebody put together to offer Marshmallow features on the Note 3, which has long since been abandoned by Samsung.
Not only is Trebuchet available on all devices, it also has the minimal amount of "Google" in it.
I value my privacy far more than Google's "added value". So no "Google now", no Google search on the phone, nano GAPPS. Essentially I just want the Play Store, nothing else from Google.
Too bad they are not satisfied with that...
The best is nova launcher, fast and very recomendable
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kanagawaben said:
I am on 21S and currently using the Pixel launcher. I'd prefer to use Nova launcher because it can mimic Pixel launcher and has the added advantage of nougat-like long press functions and you can use a Pixel icon pack to get all round icons. But I find that Nova launcher has issues with the multitasking selection cards on this phone - it won't show a card for the homescreen like it does on other launchers, so you can't close the last open app/page. Anyone else found this? It also has weird scaling compared to other launchers - at 100% all the icons are much too small. To get them at what I'd consider a normal size you need to set them at about 125-130%.
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Yeah for the same very reason iam using the pixel launcher in place of Nova. Very annoying bug !
I am using Cm13 with pixel launcher and everything is working well
Nova Launcher= The Best
I used nova launcher for a long time but now I am using smart launcher and it's super cool....
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Been using ZenUI launcher and really like it on this phone, great performance, lots of good features and looks good imho.
Anyone know how to delete this Google thing from Home desktop in Pixel Launcher? I'm talking about this: http://screenshot.sh/oe2vMFKzqiQEB
When I click this it's showing for 0,1s App Details...
Arrow from Microsoft, smooth and laconic, light and elegant.
slawin wynterz said:
Arrow from Microsoft, smooth and laconic, light and elegant.
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Well
Apex

Launchers and edge sense

Just got my solar red in. Just wondering what launcher everyone is using. I've always been on apex for the simplicity and stock android feel, but how's the sense launcher on the U11? How's edge sense working with other launchers? And is there a launcher that works with the weather clock widget?
I use Nova Launcher Prime, works great, in addition to Beautiful Widgets app for 5x2 weather/time widget.
Same here, Nova Launcher Prime~
Nova prime
Alternating between Nova Prime and HTC stock. I haven't decided yet........
WA_Bob said:
Alternating between Nova Prime and HTC stock. I haven't decided yet........
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I'm liking sense. But will probably try nova at some point
I go back and forth between Nova Prime and stock.
I, as well, and or between Sense and Nova launcher. When in Nova launcher, I use gestures to launch Google Now, and that leaves Edge Sense for my two most used apps; Camera and WhatsApp.
But I've been on HTC Sense launcher for quite some time.
I use Nova Launcher as well, theming it to mimic the Pixel Launcher and with he Pixel Icon Pack to make all icons rounded.
Another, lighter option if you like the Pixel UI is Lawnchair. You can use the same icon pack for completeness. And it also supports Google Now integration (so does Nova).
The big difference between the two is that Nova is more customisable, and Nova supports weather in the search widget which Lawnchair doesn't.
AarSyl said:
When in Nova launcher, I use gestures to launch Google Now.
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You can enable full Google Now integration within Nova Launcher, so that it becomes your left-most home screen.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/
Zico 10 said:
I use Nova Launcher as well, theming it to mimic the Pixel Launcher and with he Pixel Icon Pack to make all icons rounded.
Another, lighter option if you like the Pixel UI is Lawnchair. You can use the same icon pack for completeness. And it also supports Google Now integration (so does Nova).
The big difference between the two is that Nova is more customisable, and Nova supports weather in the search widget which Lawnchair doesn't.
You can enable full Google Now integration within Nova Launcher, so that it becomes your left-most home screen.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/
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Funny....I actually did know about that and use it....but as I said...not on Nova now, and I wasn't thinking about that...
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AarSyl said:
I use gestures to launch Google Now
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Because gestures are cool, alright? Sheesh...
I have a question, i want to use Pixel Launcher on HTC U11, got it, installed, everything ik except one thing, i cannot scale it. HTC sense can be normally scale in the settings to make it smaller but it does nto applie to piel launcher. Do you have any idea how can i make it smaller?

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