Anyone tried Nova Launcher in 4a yet? Waiting for mine.
Yes, rocking it the same way as before
Works just fine for me too.
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Imported my settings from a OnePlus phone and it setup everything on the 4a exactly as it was. No A10 gestures though, still.
Wallpapers ok? Easy fix, but my 5t is 1080x2560, going to the 4a 1080x2340. What seems odd is the 4a display looks taller (or same) and much narrower, than my 5t. Would have thought the opposite with that resolution.
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tcat007 said:
Wallpapers ok? Easy fix, but my 5t is 1080x2560, going to the 4a 1080x2340. What seems odd is the 4a display looks taller (or same) and much narrower, than my 5t. Would have thought the opposite with that resolution.
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The 5t has 1080 X 2160 the 4a has 1080x 2340 the 4a IS a taller screen
Thanks, not sure where I got 2560... ?
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Imported my nova settings that I have been using since Nexus 6p (P1->P2XL->P2->P3XL) and no issues whatsoever.
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Imported my nova settings that I have been using since Nexus 6p (P1->P2XL->P2->P3XL) and no issues whatsoever.
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Me too. 5->6p->5t->4a
Just waiting for 4a...
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It was one of the first things I installed and it's working perfectly.
I like how it put back all my icons and folders exactly where I had them. When I reinstalled apps, they went to the correct spots, with the correct icon I had chosen.
FYI, I just got the Android 11 beta 3 on 4a and current Nova version doesn't stick as default launcher however if you sign up for Nova beta, that will stick as default launcher.
Mine still shows a 9/10 delivery, so a11 might be officially out by then... I'm on Nova beta, so should work.
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Nova Launcher is not supported on the Pixel 4a. Sorry
jawz101 said:
Nova Launcher is not supported on the Pixel 4a. Sorry
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Not supported, but works great? No one seems to have issues with it.
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Man, there is one in every crowd, I guess. Yes, it works great. The only thing not working for me is turning scrolling wallpaper off. But, that might be an issue with an older live wallpaper and not Nova. Who cares if it is supported?
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Man, there is one in every crowd, I guess. Yes, it works great. The only thing not working for me is turning scrolling wallpaper off. But, that might be an issue with an older live wallpaper and not Nova. Who cares if it is supported?
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I do. Doesn't mean I won't try it and perhaps remain on Nova as it has been my go-to launcher for 5+ years on every Android device. That said, I place a high value on stability. Don't want to discover Nova crapped the bed after a routine 4a update. Hopefully official support from the developer is on the roadmap.
Not sure why you think it's not supported. PS description says it's good for all Android phones, up to Android 11 dp4.
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I think maybe they were being sarcastic?
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I do. Doesn't mean I won't try it and perhaps remain on Nova as it has been my go-to launcher for 5+ years on every Android device. That said, I place a high value on stability. Don't want to discover Nova crapped the bed after a routine 4a update. Hopefully official support from the developer is on the roadmap.
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Installed - no issues other than those common to all Android 10 builds. Was transformative wrt device appeal. Not fond of native launcher but wanted to hang with it for awhile to assess the 4a in its native state. Still not sure I'm going to keep it. Unquestionably a great phone at the price point but not sure it's better than what I have now given personal usage.
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Are there any launchers like nova updated for KitKat with transparent status/nav? I really want to keep a few bits but need more customisation standard sucks
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Yeah i hope nova prime will be update the launcher soon..
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Also waiting for this, I had a sweet setup on my N4 with Nova Prime but i hate the black nag bars and status bar!
Sent email to Apex devs and they said they already working on integrating new features from KitKat such as transculency, etc
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May have to buy apex then if they beat nova on this one. If anything it helps support the devs
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May have to buy apex then if they beat nova on this one. If anything it helps support the devs
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I just found myself wondering what has kept me from buying full Apex already.
I hoping Apex will update soon because the stock icons are huge. My N5 feels like a jitterbug. but the transparent nav and status are so awesome i can live with the huge icons for now.
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I just found myself wondering what has kept me from buying full Apex already.
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Nova
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Nova
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Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
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Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
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Nova was first out and always used it so its what I know ,I always thought they were pretty much the same.
I'll buy apex and wait for update I guess
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Nova was first out and always used it so its what I know ,I always thought they were pretty much the same.
I'll buy apex and wait for update I guess
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Try both and use the one you like best.
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Try both and use the one you like best.
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Which ever one updates first
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Which ever one updates first
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I ran Nova on GB and when ICS first released, Apex was first to update. So I used them. Eventually went back to Nova for one specific reason... Can't remember what it is though. I know I've tried apex since but it was still missing this mystery feature I guess because I'm back on Nova...
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I've used Nova since my Nexus S but I did previously use (and buy) Apex so I'm all paid up on both! Come on, one of your get transparency in there!
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Missing features that I use. I've tried Nova many times and always go back to Apex in the end.
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What features does Nova lack that Apex has?
The only feature I've noticed that is exclusive to Apex is the ability to make the search bar look like the tablet version. I emailed the Nova developer about this like nine months ago, and he said he may decide to add it in the future, but he obviously didn't.
Other than that, I haven't noticed anything exclusive to Apex.
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What features does Nova lack that Apex has?
The only feature I've noticed that is exclusive to Apex is the ability to make the search bar look like the tablet version. I emailed the Nova developer about this like nine months ago, and he said he may decide to add it in the future, but he obviously didn't.
Other than that, I haven't noticed anything exclusive to Apex.
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Last time I checked it couldn't remove app labels in the app drawer and still had wide margins on the bottom of the home screens that couldn't be reduced/removed when the dock is absent. Apex does both of those.
Apex functions I need
Infinite scroll
Scrollable app bar
Gesture launch
KitKat has redundant access to google now / search. Swipe left, swipe up from home icon, say google now on any page. Why do we need all 3?
Also I dont want to have google now 1st screen to left. I like to have mail, calendar productivity full screen widgets to left then have music, news, reading widget apps to the right. My preference is no icons on screen above the app bar. Full screen widgets look great on such a nice screen. Simplicity please
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Last time I checked it couldn't remove app labels in the app drawer and still had wide margins on the bottom of the home screens that couldn't be reduced/removed when the dock is absent. Apex does both of those.
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Nice, I didn't know you could do that with the bottom margin on Apex.
I thought this was a "when do the launchers get updated" discussion, not a "apex vs nova" discussion...they´re pretty much the same thing though...one is red and the other one is blue (yea i know you can change colors )....anyways...i already paid for the full apex launcher, so update fast please
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I thought this was a "when do the launchers get updated" discussion, not a "apex vs nova" discussion...they´re pretty much the same thing though...one is red and the other one is blue (yea i know you can change colors )....anyways...i already paid for the full apex launcher, so update fast please
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It is but they're about the only 2 worth having updates for lol
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For anyone that claims there's no lag on the G4, s6 or even s7 please don't even reply because you are just wasting time. I'm guessing anyone who ever experienced stock android can answer this and hopefully one of them can answer this. Please let me know if it lags and stutters, I am thinking of trying out this phone for 3 months
I have both the lg g5 and s7 edge and my onest opinion the lg g5 does not lag like the s7
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I've owned an S7 and returned it back after dealing with the G5.
So, no the G5 does not lag like the S7.
I see the same. My G5 is quicker and smoother than my S7 edge. The S7E was super smooth but as with most if not all Samsungs lag develops after some time. I love Samsung devices. Heck I always have one around but I will not deny that there is a little lag.
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The phone feels much slower than a Nexus device. My Nexus 6 and Nexus 5x running pure Nexus Roms blew it out of the water. You can tell tho it's the launcher, I never tried the Google now launcher cause tap to wake wouldn't work. The LG launcher seems to focus more on looking smooth and fluid than being fast.
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I use Nova Launcher and it's as smooth as buttered glass. Menus, settings menu, basically everything that has been LG'ed is also plenty fast
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The phone feels much slower than a Nexus device. My Nexus 6 and Nexus 5x running pure Nexus Roms blew it out of the water. You can tell tho it's the launcher, I never tried the Google now launcher cause tap to wake wouldn't work. The LG launcher seems to focus more on looking smooth and fluid than being fast.
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If the smooth animation is not desired, one simply has to disable the animation in the developer's options in the settings area.. Not fair to bash the G5 for animation that we actually can turn off. I'm just saying.
I'm clearly bashing the launcher, not the phone.
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I use Nova Launcher and it's as smooth as buttered glass. Menus, settings menu, basically everything that has been LG'ed is also plenty fast
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Seconded. Put on Nova, custom icons, and changed System settings to a single list - snappy as all get out.
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Seconded. Put on Nova, custom icons, and changed System settings to a single list - snappy as all get out.
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That doesn't fix the bloated lg ui, same as you can't get rid of touchwiz stutters on 2015 phone's... I tested the s7 and its still not as smooth as a nexus or my htc 10
I've always installed Nova Pro as the first app on new Android devices due to the better customisation but it looks like a lot of the features are starting to appear as standard on the built in launchers these days.
I've loved the swipe up for the app drawer for years and swipe down for notifications.
What's everyone's feeling on the stock launcher or will you just stick something else straight on?
Anyone know of any killer features the stock launcher has?
For me it's Apex pro. And more than likely it'll go on my s8+ too. Just like you I like the customization. Haven't had a galaxy since the 4 but I'll still prob hate TouchWiz
I have always used Nova Pro also but I do like the look of the S8 so I may see how I go without using if for awhile. It will be a big change for me as I have used Nova for years.
I always use nova pro too since my S3 but I will have a quick look at stock, probably before deciding I hate it and putting nova back on
It may depend on how I can set up the grid on my desktop, in nova I have it set to 8x7 (and may up that for the s8+) so I can have virtually all the apps i need just spread over 2 desktops, and last time I tried stock I couldnt have anything like that, just a few massive icons instead. You don't need an app drawer when you can just stick 30 odd icons over 2 desktops. I also like the infinite scrolling on the desktop.
Question. Do the icons change in Nova when changing themes on Samsung's theme engine?
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Question. Do the icons change in Nova when changing themes on Samsung's theme engine?
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I think so, but then again I've been using icon packs for nova for so long!
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I always use nova pro too since my S3 but I will have a quick look at stock, probably before deciding I hate it and putting nova back on [emoji14]
It may depend on how I can set up the grid on my desktop, in nova I have it set to 8x7 (and may up that for the s8+) so I can have virtually all the apps i need just spread over 2 desktops, and last time I tried stock I couldnt have anything like that, just a few massive icons instead. You don't need an app drawer when you can just stick 30 odd icons over 2 desktops. I also like the infinite scrolling on the desktop.
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Yeah grid sizes are very useful. I'll keep using the app drawer though, i only like having 2 pages on my home screen!
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I'll play around with the stock launcher for a bit and go right back to Nova like I usually do.
All are fairly good now days depending on your likes. I use Nova Pro.
I always go with Nova right out the gate
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Haven't used a custom launcher since my S3, as I was content with TouchWiz on my S6, especially with the addition of the theming engine. This time around, might play with some launchers again, but at least at launch, will stick with stock.
Is Buzz Launcher still any good?!i know Themer is no longer supported.
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Is Buzz Launcher still any good?!i know Themer is no longer supported.
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Oh! That's the launcher I used to use on my S3. I liked it, last I recalled, but haven't used it since. Think I was just too lazy to go through the whole customizing process again, and I didn't mind TouchWiz on the S6, lawl. I did take a look in the Play Store and it's still compatible with my S6, so don't see why it wouldn't still work on newer devices.
another long time Nova user here since the S3, but on my current S6 I've actually been using the stock TouchWiz with themes applied and i like it. i'll be using stock on the 8+ for awhile before making any changes. i remember trying apex when it first launched and didn't like it at that time, but if I decide touchwiz is tehsuck then will try pretty much anything available.
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I'll play around with the stock launcher for a bit and go right back to Nova like I usually do.
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Same exact thing I do with every phone. I'll mess around with the stock launcher for a month or so but I always end up going back to Nova Pro.
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Been using Next Launcher for a long while...Like it alot..
Nova Pro as always.
I won't even bother trying their launcher, straight to Nova Prime.
I like Nova too but pretty impressed with Samsung's launcher on th S8. It's been pretty smooth.
Smart Launcher Pro here... Got my phone via preorder yesterday and although there are some nice features on the stock launcher, I hate how Samsung has monetized every aspect of it.
Smart Launcher Pro 3 w/ Stealth Icon pack.
Just got pie update now. Pls hw is d battery life. Is it good as oreo.
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Nobody wants to answer my question,thats unfair ooo
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You said you just got the update so you tell us.
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You said you just got the update so you tell us.
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I havent install it
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Personally, I dont understand why you would want to mess with Betas which is what these updates are. My Phone works awesome with Oreo and Nova Prime. I uninstalled all the Chinese crap with adb...... and I'm not even thinking of updating to Pie until all the kinks are worked out. If it ain't broke don't fix it...........
i am using pie for a week. there is no issues at all. i feel battery slightly better than oreo. but bluetooth music consumes a lot.
i do not have any problems so far.
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Personally, I dont understand why you would want to mess with Betas which is what these updates are. My Phone works awesome with Oreo and Nova Prime. I uninstalled all the Chinese crap with adb...... and I'm not even thinking of updating to Pie until all the kinks are worked out. If it ain't broke don't fix it...........
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is not beta at all.
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benzersizadam said:
i am using pie for a week. there is no issues at all. i feel battery slightly better than oreo. but bluetooth music consumes a lot.
i do not have any problems so far.
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Am on pie now. it's awesome , d only problem Is the battery. battery was superb on Oreo n that's the only thing that will make me go back to Oreo.
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if there is someone who has downgraded to oreo then is it possible to return to pie with hisuite? or should the whole procedure be repeated with the request?
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Am on pie now. it's awesome , d only problem Is the battery. battery was superb on Oreo n that's the only thing that will make me go back to Oreo.
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I would call less than great battery life on a 5000mah battery a big problem. I'm getting 3 to 4 DAYS of Battery life on Oreo. I'm staying on Oreo for now. If you guys think that Huawei has perfected their version of Pie with their updated EMIU 9. .... you're wrong. They haven't even rolled out the Pie update to my part of world yet. And I live in Los Angeles. Every early release of any OS is always buggy in some way.
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i am using pie for a week. there is no issues at all. i feel battery slightly better than oreo. but bluetooth music consumes a lot.
i do not have any problems so far.
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Same for me!
I think 186 best Batterylife,i use 2 Days with 12 Hours SOT.
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if there is someone who has downgraded to oreo then is it possible to return to pie with hisuite? or should the whole procedure be repeated with the request?
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yea. its possible to return to pie.
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Gestures fully doesn't work
Hi, just got Pie update, but gestures for " home" and "recent tasks" doesn' t work anymore only "back" works. Using nova prime launcher. Any solutions?
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Hi, just got Pie update, but gestures for " home" and "recent tasks" doesn' t work anymore only "back" works. Using nova prime launcher. Any solutions?
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Gestures don't work with other launcher. Only the default EMUI launcher will do the magic
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Gestures don't work with other launcher. Only the default EMUI launcher will do the magic
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Wow, that's sucks, before update worked even with nova launcher.
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Wow, that's sucks, before update worked even with nova launcher.
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Am in 165 but I can't use nova launcher.. Only default
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Dombrr said:
Hi, just got Pie update, but gestures for " home" and "recent tasks" doesn' t work anymore only "back" works. Using nova prime launcher. Any solutions?
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same here on 9.0.0.186
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As said, gestures won't work in other launcher apart from EMUI9 default. It's been like this since Pie update
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i am using pie for a week. there is no issues at all. i feel battery slightly better than oreo. but bluetooth music consumes a lot.
i do not have any problems so far.
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Hi friend,
I have just got this phone from 2nd but battery on emui 9.1 is not as good as I imaged. SOT only 5h30 from 100% to 5%> My current firmware is 9.1.0.338.
Should I rollback to emui 8.0 for better battery?
Thanks
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Personally, I dont understand why you would want to mess with Betas which is what these updates are. My Phone works awesome with Oreo and Nova Prime. I uninstalled all the Chinese crap with adb...... and I'm not even thinking of updating to Pie until all the kinks are worked out. If it ain't broke don't fix it...........
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Please can you refer me to the method of doing it, i got a chinese version, RVL-AL09 and i'm fed up with these chinese apps plus the fact can't install my prefered launcher (Nova or Microsoft Launcher)
Thx
Anyone else noticing you stuttering and lagging? I noticed a lot more when I drop down the animation to 1/2 in developer settings. But recently I've been noticing it at default as well. It's really annoying to see a flagship phone of this caliber having this issue.
While I love everything else about the phone it seems like UI isn't optimized as well.
I'm still not on the November update so 90hz isn't on all the time as well. Perhaps that's the reason...
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mine has been fine and really smooth.
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I'm still not on the November update so 90hz isn't on all the time as well. Perhaps that's the reason...
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Yeah give the November update a try.
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Mine's been great. At times the swipe up and hold for recents comes up not as smooth as it should, but, that's it.