I know it is possible to change the grid size of the draw in sense with rosie, but is it possible to do with Nova Launcher?
Not without rewriting the code.
Try Apex launcher, looks the same but more options. Including gestures in the free version and changing grid sizes on both homescreen and drawer.
I have tried apex launcher but on a couple of occasions it has crashed for me. Shame nova launcher does not have these options... perhaps in the future they shall include these options.
I am not sure if this what you mean or not.
if you go to nova setting> Desktop>Desktop Grid this will allow you to change the grid size.
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Yesterday I noticed that the Apex Launcher was updated. After the update my screeens have half the amount of icons that I had on them. I think the update changed the size of the homescreens so less icons fit. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I look at all the settings and I am not sure where this setting is...
Thanks
hogowner said:
Yesterday I noticed that the Apex Launcher was updated. After the update my screeens have half the amount of icons that I had on them. I think the update changed the size of the homescreens so less icons fit. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I look at all the settings and I am not sure where this setting is...
Thanks
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Are you talking about the homescreen grid size? Look for "desktop grid size" or something that would change the amount of columns and rows on the homescreen.
I don't use Apex, but it should be under something similar.
hogowner said:
Yesterday I noticed that the Apex Launcher was updated. After the update my screeens have half the amount of icons that I had on them. I think the update changed the size of the homescreens so less icons fit. Does anyone know how to fix this?
I look at all the settings and I am not sure where this setting is...
Thanks
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Every thing u will get under apex settings->home screen setting. Its a great launcher.
HTC wildlife S with CM9
change the grid size back to 5X4 in apex settings.
Yeah I experienced the same problem when updating to 1.2.1.
Fix is easy enough:
Apex Launcher Settings -> Homescreen -> Portrait grid set to 5 Rows, 4 columns
Maybe set it for Landscape mode too...
Fixes it.
is there any chance to decrease size of icon on stock rom, or maybe change the dpi?
You can change the DPI with apps in the store, but it can cause severe glitches to some programs... especially the samsung ones.
You're better off getting a launcher that allows you to set the size of the icons, such as Holo launcher.
I agree with Brittany on using a launcher, but I prefer Nova launcher, which is what I use.
I have nova Prime, have used Nova for years of phones. The one issue I have with it is no shadow feature on the stock icon them.. You simply can't have a colorful or brighter style wallpaper if you don't have shadows !
Does anyone else use nova launcher and agree/disagree and if not nova, what do you use instead of nova for shadow enabled icons ?
I use Nova..
And honestly I stopped using it as the oneplus home is sufficient for me.
I also have Nova Prime. I mostly use it because I paid for it but I do prefer the look of Nova compared to the OOS Launcher and I like being able to remove the google search bar from the desktop. Also the App Drawer is not to my liking in OOS. I have never worried about shadows for Icons but maybe you could message the Nova Developer and make a request for that feature. Peace
I use Nova Prime for one simple reason. I like the OP3 launcher fine myself, and actually like the shelf widget.. however, if you remove the google search bar, the space can't be used and causes the widgets to sit lower on the screen. No bueno.
Installed Nova and setup and after a couple of performance adjustments, am finding its every bit as speed as OP3 launcher with widgets able to be adjusted as I'd like.
I use Nova Prime but the main reason is the ability to change grid the way i want it and have lots of costumisation. I use Cobalt icons and look great. Have used LG G3, Zenfone 2 and now OP3, and even tried the stock launcher but Nova win all the time... For me is the best launcher in market (there are lots of other lauchers that are also great)
I use nova and use custom icon sets so I don't run into this issue
Would it be possible to do something like that? The 4x4 grid is what I hate the most about Sense Home, and one of the only things that I dislike about it. Apparently, you can now get something like 6x5 if you change the display size to small.. but that's way too small for me to use.
Would changing the DPI work? I mean, I just can't understand. Many other launchers work with larger grids from default. And the U11 does have a larger grid by default. It's rather frustrating.
Apparently, you can now get something like 6x5 if you change the display size to small
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wherever you got that from i recommend you go ask them. otherwise the only way I am away is either a 3rd party launcher like nova, which i use all the time! or using a custom ROM that has a modded sense home
I do say that the best launcher with customization is Ofcourse Nova launcher.
Nova launcher beta version is now Google companion supported. It will soon roll out for Stable Nova version.
Nova vs System Launcher
[Nova launcher]✓
1-App drawer
2-Change Grid
3-change dimensions
4-Widget resizing overlapping.
5-Custom folder options
6-Backup and restore Configs
7-App drawer Configs
8-Desktop Configs
[System Launcher]✓
1- Lite weight Ram friendly
2-Clean UI
3-Minimal options
4-Supported with Themes
5-beautiful Setup
Some screenshots here with some themes.
Actually System Launcher takes more RAM than nova, both are good in their own features.
MIUI launcher also has live icons for Clock, Calendar and Weather app. Almost all the launchers have live Calendar option now but if I remember correctly, MIUI v6, v7 or maybe both also had seconds display along with hour and minute hands on the clock app icon. That looks pretty if you ask me
I've used Nova launcher before. It's nice. Lots of customization. However. I am using the default MIUI launcher now and I honestly don't miss Nova.
System Launcher
I am more stock admirer so nova hands down... I actually have only one page in nova and launching most apps with appdialer. I use launcher page mainly for some informational widgets and shortcuts
Nova all the way, light and well performing
Nova its customizable, you can turn off / Block screen with Double Tap. Also support 3rd party beauty icons. The bad Thing is some widgets like clock do not work properly.
MIUI stock its very good and support a lot of beautiful themes. Pretty widget and Wallpapers but you can put apps icons by alphabetic order.
smart launcher is way better than both of them, i really dont understand why it isnt more popular
No way default launcher of mi can beat nova...ecen stock Android launcher is better than mi home launcher...After buying a mi phone the first thing I did was to install Nova launcher.
And for the second choise use Buzz launcher
System launcher
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Nova its customizable, you can turn off / Block screen with Double Tap. Also support 3rd party beauty icons. The bad Thing is some widgets like clock do not work properly.
MIUI stock its very good and support a lot of beautiful themes. Pretty widget and Wallpapers but you can put apps icons by alphabetic order.
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I use this Lock widget in MIUI launcher on every screen, quite handy if you ask me.
kunal00700 said:
No way default launcher of mi can beat nova...ecen stock Android launcher is better than mi home launcher...After buying a mi phone the first thing I did was to install Nova launcher.
And for the second choise use Buzz launcher
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pls share the link of the themes u have applied ?
I liked Nova Launcher but i like simplicity of Evie Launcher. It has double tap lock and supports different icon packs available on playstore. Give it a try. One more thing is its Free and Ad Free. Enjoy.
I like Nova launcher for the fact you can edit truncated app names, and scroll the dock plus other things. The ONE thing MIUI launcher has in its favor is the Quick Function Widget has a toggle that will turn Mobile data on and off directly without going thru the settings. Thats a big plus for me, but you cant edit app names, or scroll the dock Its a real shame that you cant directly toggle mobile data on and off with nova or power toggle, like you can do with Native MIUI launcher