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i just ordered an f1
has anyone used a different launcher on it? ive heard it mentioned in reviews but nothing definite
I use smart launcher pro and works well. Only issue is sometimes after a reboot the colour OS launcher kicks in as default.
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paul_cad44 said:
I use smart launcher pro and works well. Only issue is sometimes after a reboot the colour OS launcher kicks in as default.
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I use google now launcher, Only issue is sometimes after a reboot the colour OS launcher kicks in as default.
Make sure you go into app management and default apps and select your preffered launcher as default. IMO, it's actually a better way to do it than other phones where you just start the launcher and wait for the OS to ask which one is to be default.
I also use Smart Launcher Pro on both my phones, and my wife's. I regularly try different launchers but always come back to SL Pro. It's elegantly simple but hiding some pretty good customisation tweaks and that app drawer is the best I've ever seen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=8663477108975404679
I installed Ubuntu theme as that is how to get the nicer icons in the app drawer tabs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.sltheme.ubuntu
In my Find 7 I also have the MIUI Icon pack applied to homescreen and app grid.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.sltheme.miui.transparent
For a nice clock I have Digital Clock Widget Xperia.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.digitalclockwidget2
Set a nice wallpaper (I have a bright Lollipop one).
The phone looks stylish and well integrated with theming, like it came that way from Oppo.
If you must use the ColorOS launcher, you can install an app drawer app from Google Play instead of having to sort through pages of homescreens with a bunch of icons and folders.
I have this one in my oppo Find 7 for the rare times when I use the ColorOS launcher.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer
Simple, small and has barebones permission needs.
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%.
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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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Apex
It's a request for Pixel Launcher with pixel icons.
I know that pixel launcher is available to download and install but the main problem is round pixel icons and search bar.
I used many custom roms based on AOSP and LOS but the most needed thing is pixel launcher and its icons and there is no option to choose icon pack in pixel launcher.
When i install pixel launcher on any rom but it show the default icon of individual apps instead of pixel icons.
So if any one can port pixel launcher with pixel icons then it would be a great help.....
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It's a request for pixel Pixel Launcher with pixel icons.
I know that pixel launcher is available to download and install but the main problem is round pixel icons and search bar.
I used many custom roms based on AOSP and LOS but the most needed thing is pixel launcher and its icons and there is no option to choose icon pack in pixel launcher.
When i install pixel launcher on any rom but it show the default icon of individual apps instead of pixel icons.
So if any one can port pixel launcher with pixel icons then it would be a great help.....
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You can download lawnchair and pixel icon pack in playstore
rohitSchouhan said:
It's a request for pixel Pixel Launcher with pixel icons.
I know that pixel launcher is available to download and install but the main problem is round pixel icons and search bar.
I used many custom roms based on AOSP and LOS but the most needed thing is pixel launcher and its icons and there is no option to choose icon pack in pixel launcher.
When i install pixel launcher on any rom but it show the default icon of individual apps instead of pixel icons.
So if any one can port pixel launcher with pixel icons then it would be a great help.....
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Just use NOVA
U can have notification dots too
Lawnchair Launcher if you are too lazy to setup Nova.
rohitSchouhan said:
It's a request for Pixel Launcher with pixel icons.
I know that pixel launcher is available to download and install but the main problem is round pixel icons and search bar.
I used many custom roms based on AOSP and LOS but the most needed thing is pixel launcher and its icons and there is no option to choose icon pack in pixel launcher.
When i install pixel launcher on any rom but it show the default icon of individual apps instead of pixel icons.
So if any one can port pixel launcher with pixel icons then it would be a great help.....
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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Thank you so much for your help..
Rootless pixel launcher is great.
Icon customization option is available and it looks great.
rohitSchouhan said:
Thank you so much for your help..
Rootless pixel launcher is great.
Icon customization option is available and it looks great.
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No problem man, glad I could help.
Icon customization is also in stock pixel launcher. You just need to turn on developer settings section and reboot phone.
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I always used Nova Launcher, I liked how I can customize my devices.
With this phone I am going to see how far I can get with the Pixel Launcher.
What will I miss ?
Do you think I will give up and go back to the Nova Launcher ?
There are still some basics that will keep me work Nova indefinitely until the pixel launcher implements them.
1) Dock app count. I will never be ok with only 5 apps in the dock. I've been using 7 and I couldn't settle for less.
2) static search bar on the homepage. I don't need it, and I'd certainly want that space if I couldn't adjust how many apps I have in the dock.
Until those are modified, it will always be Nova for me.
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I couldn't live without Nova gestures, and folder swiping. Nova is running very well on 4a-11, so why wouldn't you use it? I tried Pixel launcher for about 2 hours, that's all I could take.
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AstroDigital said:
I always used Nova Launcher, I liked how I can customize my devices.
With this phone I am going to see how far I can get with the Pixel Launcher.
What will I miss ?
Do you think I will give up and go back to the Nova Launcher ?
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There is no comparison; not even close. Boils down to personal preference. If you don't need the extra functionality offered by Nova or other launchers then why bother. If you do then the choice is obvious.
I been using the Pixel 4a for only a day, got it yesterday "updated to Android 11 last night".
I think I can live with the native interface, but I may give in and turn on Nova Launcher with this device; I like that I can skin and resize icons, hide apps in the App tray, and as was mentioned have more icons in the dock.
Thanks for the replies.
I assume with nova though you lose the same recents and lose the nice animations you get with the pixel launcher. Is that still the case?
mashuto said:
I assume with nova though you lose the same recents and lose the nice animations you get with the pixel launcher. Is that still the case?
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I believe recents are the same. Animations still there.
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I believe recents are the same. Animations still there.
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I loaded up nova briefly and the animations (specifically app opening and closing) and definitely not the same as the pixel launcher. I tried changing them but didn't see any way to get them the same. Recents did seem the same though.
Well the animations themselves may be similar. But the big difference seems that ok the pixel launcher the animations originate from the icon and return to the icon when closing. That's the one specifically I mean.
mashuto said:
I loaded up nova briefly and the animations (specifically app opening and closing) and definitely not the same as the pixel launcher. I tried changing them but didn't see any way to get them the same. Recents did seem the same though.
Well the animations themselves may be similar. But the big difference seems that ok the pixel launcher the animations originate from the icon and return to the icon when closing. That's the one specifically I mean.
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Yeah, I just looked at Pixel one, the closest Nova has is Pie one. Only issue I've had so far is Google Feed background sometimes turns white, and Nova needs a restart.
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Do you guys manage somehow to remove search bar from the home screen with Pixel launcher and add % display in QS? I checked the mods in pixel 6 pro thread, but don't know if they will work on A13/7 pro.
PensionFond said:
Do you guys manage somehow to remove search bar from the home screen with Pixel launcher and add % display in QS? I checked the mods in pixel 6 pro thread, but don't know if they will work on A13/7 pro.
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Hello. I got the phone today. And that's the first thing that bothered me. But as far as I could find the information, it is not possible to remove it.
PensionFond said:
Do you guys manage somehow to remove search bar from the home screen with Pixel launcher and add % display in QS? I checked the mods in pixel 6 pro thread, but don't know if they will work on A13/7 pro.
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Not possibe on stock launcher
Maybe with aosp mods ( you will need lsposed)
I just use Nova launcher 8.0.3 beta with Nova Google companion. It's a heck of a lot easier and it lets you hide the notification bar as well.
I use LawnChair as Launcher. It is imho nicer then the stock one and has more features and you can remove the search bar from home screen
I wish they would allow you to do this instead of a third party launcher - the animations in third party launchers are not great compared to stock.
lexcyn said:
I wish they would allow you to do this instead of a third party launcher - the animations in third party launchers are not great compared to stock.
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Not sure what you mean by the "animations" but I use Nova Prime and 3 button navigation, and everything works great. I used gesture navigation for awhile but got tired of it a couple of years ago and went back to button navigation and never looked back.
jaseman said:
Not sure what you mean by the "animations" but I use Nova Prime and 3 button navigation, and everything works great. I used gesture navigation for awhile but got tired of it a couple of years ago and went back to button navigation and never looked back.
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When you swipe away an app it animates the app going back into the icon in a fluid way. Third party launchers can't do this.
Use Pixel Launcher Mods to hide apps, enable icon packs, and change out the at a glance or searchbar widget. It requires Magisk.
In order to blank either of the widgets you need an empty widget, I prefer The Empty Widget on the Play Store since it has zero permissions and nothing superfluous. You can then use the hide apps function to hide the icon.
In order to modify the QS you will need AOSP Mods which requires Magisk and LSPosed. The Xposed version is the minimum, but if you download the Full version it will come with overlay themes to allow you to remove the navbar, change fonts, theme the QS, and change the system icons style.
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Use Pixel Launcher Mods to hide apps, enable icon packs, and change out the at a glance or searchbar widget. It requires Magisk.
In order to blank either of the widgets you need an empty widget, I prefer The Empty Widget on the Play Store since it has zero permissions and nothing superfluous. You can then use the hide apps function to hide the icon.
In order to modify the QS you will need AOSP Mods which requires Magisk and LSPosed. The Xposed version is the minimum, but if you download the Full version it will come with overlay themes to allow you to remove the navbar, change fonts, theme the QS, and change the system icons style.
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Does this method to hide the searchbar widget move the icon drawer down to fill the gap?
Not seen anything on the stock launcher that makes it worth putting up with the limitations. Even when mods are used, it's still clunky and limited (for example, you can't change icons for individual apps).
Nova for me, far better and it does everything the stock launcher does and more. I've always found some people being desperate to stick with stock a bit strange.
Beefheart said:
Not seen anything on the stock launcher that makes it worth putting up with the limitations. Even when mods are used, it's still clunky and limited (for example, you can't change icons for individual apps).
Nova for me, far better and it does everything the stock launcher does and more. I've always found some people being desperate to stick with stock a bit strange.
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With the Pixel Launcher mod you can change icons for individual apps while using the stock Pixel Launcher.
I've used Nova, Lawnchair and Hyperion for years and years but am currently using the stock Pixel Launcher with the Pixel Launcher mod to change icons and a Substratum theme to get rid of the gesture pill. Not desperate, just a personal preference. I guess I would fall into the strange category
Wich substratum theme are you using?
Can you had some screenshots?
Thx
moisthat said:
Does this method to hide the searchbar widget move the icon drawer down to fill the gap?
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No, you are not removing it but rather replacing it with another widget which is just going to be a blank one.
Somar77 said:
Wich substratum theme are you using?
Can you had some screenshots?
Thx
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It is a Substratum theme (FSIM-Version1.apk) for this Magisk mod. You can find it via the Telegram link in that Github repo.
Ahh ok...but needs root
A happy Nova user here, what you want is what you get
Lughnasadh said:
With the Pixel Launcher mod you can change icons for individual apps while using the stock Pixel Launcher.
I've used Nova, Lawnchair and Hyperion for years and years but am currently using the stock Pixel Launcher with the Pixel Launcher mod to change icons and a Substratum theme to get rid of the gesture pill. Not desperate, just a personal preference. I guess I would fall into the strange category
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I took prefer to do this. Pixel Launcher Mod has something that Lawnchair used to have but no longer does if I'm not mistaken, but the ability to apply multiple icon packs at once pretty much keeps all your icons themed at(I normally have 3-4 applied) all times.
Ok, I checked out the pixel mod again. It offers a lot but still falls well short of making the Pixel launcher an everyday use for me.
For example, you can't get rid of both the top and bottom bars at the same time (not the mods fault, I know). And my main issue with it is that you can't change the grid size so you're stuck with 4 columns and 5 rows which simply isn't enough for me.
So whilst the animations and smoothness are nice, they're not nice enough for me to put up with the stupid limitations Google have put in place.
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And my main issue with it is that you can't change the grid size so you're stuck with 4 columns and 5 rows which simply isn't enough for me.
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For what it's worth, the stock Pixel Launcher goes up to 5 x 5.