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Well I just came from rooted mytouch 4g and loved the endless possibilities of being rooted! But I don't want to root this GN2 yet because of warranty but enough said I want to change my dpi or just change the size of things and love a good launcher with lots of themes but not any launcher IV tried has abilities to change icon size or dpi...
Any one found a good launcher besides nova prime, or go launcher
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adw launcher was updated today and its completely new
haldi15 said:
adw launcher was updated today and its completely new
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+1 adw ex has resizeable icons
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Awesome going to check adw out tonight I Un installed nova prime and put go launcher on last night but being a battery hoe that it is kinda sucks because I'm not always able to charge my phablet
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I hate Go Launcher. It used to be great. Then they switched over to GetJar to download themes, and they have Free to download but pay to use themes. It's a huge mess. I personally like Nova or Apex. Although now that ADW has updated their app, I've been using that. I have to say it works pretty well, though each time I reboot I have to reset it as the default launcher.
I love the stock launcher with a few exceptions; I don't understand why they made the pages a 4x4 grid. The Note fully justifies a 5x5 grid. I wish that the other launchers gave you the ability to quick-scroll between pages in the homescreen and in the dock like the stock touchwiz launcher does.
I changed my DPI to 280 and use Go Launcher with a 6x6 grid and works very well. Now the stock Samsung keyboard and dialer did not scale correctly, but I use Swipe and the Go Dialer.
Adw has gotten as lot better and after a haitus from it I'm back and it's better than it had ever been
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I changed my DPI to 280 and use Go Launcher with a 6x6 grid and works very well. Now the stock Samsung keyboard and dialer did not scale correctly, but I use Swipe and the Go Dialer.
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I kinda switch back and forth now but think I'm liking mine set up just like this its almost perfect haha
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Lovin this LauncherWP8. Very neat and customizable. This phone is otherworldly.
Not finding that on the play store. Are you referring to a theme or an actual launcher?
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Still stuck on Nova launcher. Fast, stable and the backup feature is in the free version. $4 for the pro, gives you message and email counts on the icons, just like TW.
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You could simply use one of the toolkits. And if something happens you can use it revert back to complete stock.
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Well, I finally invested the time in learning enough about Lightning Launcher. It's really COMPLETELY different than other launchers I've tried, which is what I like about it. I've tried Apex, ADW, Nova and briefly touched GO -- they're all pretty much the same -- all pretty good. Lightning is kind of a big pain to figure out and it doesn't give the option for a scrollable dock, but you can pin, resize, rotate and arrange all icons, widgets and folder labels in whatever way you want, all on a zoomable, scrollable page. You can't really apply themes, but you can make up whatever you want. Your screen is really like a window onto an infinite desktop that you have full control over. It doesn't have the fancy animation options that the others do, so there's not a lot of "Wow" factor for others to see, but I have everything accessible from a single screen that doesn't feel too cluttered with icons. Lightning is free from Play and doesn't require root.
FWIW, here's a screen shot of my home page -- The two rows of icons at the bottom are pinned as well as the Google search widget at the top. Everything else moves and zooms in or out behind the pinned stuff. If I want, I can place other items above, below, or to the sides and just scroll to them. Lightning does support other pages that you can switch to with a two-finger swipe, and I use them as sort of a sandbox for trying things out, but everything I want is on my main home page.
I've been using atom launcher for a while first on my s2 and now on my note2. It will let you create folders which is nothing new but you can scroll with your finger or with the S Pen. Also you can vary the opacity of the icons on the home screen if you want to keep some what of a clean look. I'll post pics to better explain.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dlto.atom.launcher
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I use nova AND circle launcher.
I am using Apex. Great launcher. Fast scrolling and screen transitions. You can install some nice themes and change the icon packs.
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I'm pretty sure I've tried them all, and seem to always revert back to Nova Pro. Its fast, stable, has nice features without be gimmicky like Go and some of the others. Bottom line I want something that works that isn't at burden on system resource, Nova fits that bill.
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Still sticking with my Go note 2 go launcher locker and animated weather wallpaper as well as go sms and it's great but.....
Question: can I root and not void warranty?
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YourCancer01 said:
Still sticking with my Go note 2 go launcher locker and animated weather wallpaper as well as go sms and it's great but.....
Question: can I root and not void warranty?
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Root modifies your devices's firmware, so...no :/
please tell me about lite weight Launcher which has OPTION of MAKING Folders inside DRAWER MENU
Other than Go Launcher Ex plz, i know it has it but it takes too much memory
currently i'm using Holo Launcher but it only allows FOLDER in Desktop Screens not inside DRAWER Apps Screen.
Holo launcher allows you to create folder tabs. This may be a plus feature though. Worth paying for imo.
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Try iLauncher,iphone look-a-like launcher very good try it out
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Holo launcher allows you to create folder tabs. This may be a plus feature though. Worth paying for imo.
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i dont want Tabs, i want Folders inside DRAWER MENU just like it makes on Desktop
DevilMind007 said:
i dont want Tabs, i want Folders inside DRAWER MENU just like it makes on Desktop
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Tried GO Launcher? I think it has that option. Never used it though.
iLauncher, but it doesn't have the "destkop" menu, which I kinda feel like it is useless. I think you want something like the old Nokia 5230 launcher?
Just use Lewa launcher. But it lacks of customization....
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Tried GO Launcher? I think it has that option. Never used it though.
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yes i had it before Holo, Go Launcher is a bloatware takes too much memory & processing that wastes battery.
after switching to a lighter launcher like Holo my battery timing increase a lit
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yes i had it before Holo, Go Launcher is a bloatware takes too much memory & processing that wastes battery.
after switching to a lighter launcher like Holo my battery timing increase a lit
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Nova Launcher Pro has folders in app drawers. I didn't test it yet but I'm suffering from the same problem.
360 Launcher
360 Launcher. Do try it. Got folders and many other features too.
360 launcher is great ! But I use Go launcher ex on sgs 2 v10.1 & runs flawlessly even when uc !
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I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
I tried Apex then, well it has homescreen transparency bug, dock scrolling is terribly laggy, as well as folder opening.
Then I tried Go, and that infamous App drawer lag problem still exists!
Just some hours ago I gave a try to ADW and it too has wallpaper cropping issue.
I'm back to TW now, it's the fastest and smoothest no doubt, but no customized icons, below average app drawer, no homescreen grid customisation and stuffs.
I need something which will be light and works fast, and NO bugs. So what you guys are using?
Thanks in advance.
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I use nove prime launcher the gesture r the best ...
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Used to use nova prime and widget locker for my GS2 which I bought for a total of ~8 dollars. However, when I moved to note 2 I no longer saw any use for them. Touchwiz in this phone is hugley improved and so is the lockscreen.
SPB SHELL 3D(best one ,i checked every single launcher before using it) but it has no transition for ALL Applications section...
using GO since S2(s3 and now Note2) ..no lag.
max.android said:
using GO since S2(s3 and now Note2) ..no lag.
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There is no lag when you select App Drawer view as vertical?
Nova Prime. No issues. What is this wallpaper crop you mention?
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Nova Prime. No issues. What is this wallpaper crop you mention?
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Kindly read my post regarding it, other users have confirmed too. It's there at the last page or before.
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I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
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Just see this ^^^^^^^^. I don't see where you mention what the wallpaper cropping issue is?
Can you detail what your wallpaper cropping issue is?
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Most people I know use Nova or Go. I think Apex is far nicer and looks closer to a clean Android build. Far easier to customise your icon grids and transitions.
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Just see this ^^^^^^^^. I don't see where you mention what the wallpaper cropping issue is?
Can you detail what your wallpaper cropping issue is?
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I have just asked the other user to read my post and others confirmation in Nova topic. Anyway, I am searching my own post just for you, and here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33724764&postcount=6989
AlanJC said:
Most people I know use Nova or Go. I think Apex is far nicer and looks closer to a clean Android build. Far easier to customise your icon grids and transitions.
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It has redraw problems and the dock and folder menu is lagging horribly for me. When I had my S2 it was favourite launcher too, but back then it didn't lag.
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I have just asked the other user to read my post and others confirmation in Nova topic. Anyway, I am searching my own post just for you, and here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33724764&postcount=6989
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Interesting. I had never noticed that.
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Try holo launcher
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jujuburi said:
I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
I tried Apex then, well it has homescreen transparency bug, dock scrolling is terribly laggy, as well as folder opening.
Then I tried Go, and that infamous App drawer lag problem still exists!
Just some hours ago I gave a try to ADW and it too has wallpaper cropping issue.
I'm back to TW now, it's the fastest and smoothest no doubt, but no customized icons, below average app drawer, no homescreen grid customisation and stuffs.
I need something which will be light and works fast, and NO bugs. So what you guys are using?
Thanks in advance.
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Same here! I've tried all these launchers along with Holo hd and Atom launcher but the best one out of these imo is Nova prime with no stutter/lag. But I can't find an option to customise the app drawer grid layout (which is fixed at 4x5) wasting a lot of space. So, back to stock TW, fastest & smoothest but ugly big icons imo :laugh:!
Not sure if this has been asked before but does changing launchers affect the S Pen features?
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i always use TSF Shell, which i think is the best and i tried a lot
Don't know if this is related to your cropping issue on Nova but I just use the Android settings menu to set the wallpaper instead of Nova settings. Settings -> Display ->Wallpaper. Background is crisp and sharp.
Holo launcher its really cool:beer::beer:
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Am I the only person who uses the default launcher? I think Samsung did a great job with it! I don't get any FC, and it works just fine for me. Am I missing something??? :S
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i always use TSF Shell, which i think is the best and i tried a lot
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+1, i also use TSF shell, the new version allowed you to customized the icon as well and for drawer side, u can customize the number of row and columns. the best part and the part that i loved the most is the folder image, so nice, rather than just a square box represent a folder. regarding the home screen icon setting and placement are way to customize, u can just arrange or rotate around the icon as you wish and u even can use the grid line in order to arrange your symmetric. Believe me, the best launcher that i ever had use.
the second launcher i would recommend is either GO or SPB shell 3D.
you choose buddy.
Hello everybody, i want to have few launchers, one for work, one for myself and one for when i am alone (with lots of girls on wallpapers) everythig would be fine if when i change launcher the wallpaper would chaange too (specific to the launcher that i assigned). How do i do that? Atm if i set a wallpaper it stays the same after i change launcher, anyone have any ideas??
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mokiki said:
Hello everybody, i want to have few launchers, one for work, one for myself and one for when i am alone (with lots of girls on wallpapers) everythig would be fine if when i change launcher the wallpaper would chaange too (specific to the launcher that i assigned). How do i do that? Atm if i set a wallpaper it stays the same after i change launcher, anyone have any ideas??
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Maybe just be happy with your gf and don't deceive her it can end badly if your gf gets on your xda account and sees what you've been posting
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Or you man up and just keep the girls as wallpapers ? Its just a wallpaper for god sake..
I just changed my GF's launcher to Nova, showed her that I could restore TouchWiz if she needed to (with all ther icons still in place) and the imported her stuff from TouchWiz and left her with it. It's been a few days and she hasn't complained.
I'm trying to niggle her down. She's still on XXLG9 ICS 4.0.4 I run my own ROM with many users and she won't even use it Doesn't like changing it I swear if 4.1.2 is super good I'll just have to do the same thing, back up her phone in CWM and with Titanium... install the latest version and restore everything as it was!
mokiki said:
Hello everybody, i want to have few launchers, one for work, one for myself and one for when i am alone (with lots of girls on wallpapers) everythig would be fine if when i change launcher the wallpaper would chaange too (specific to the launcher that i assigned). How do i do that? Atm if i set a wallpaper it stays the same after i change launcher, anyone have any ideas??
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Use Tasker. If launcher 1 set wallpaper to x, if launcher 2 is visible set wallpaper y. It does have 1 second lag or so to detect the running application and switch, but it's the only method to my knowledge.
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Thanks i knew there should be a way to do it, ill try it.
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Just as your GF how she changes her wallpaper of all the naked guys just before she meets you! LOL!
Failing that you could always just use Tasker (as mentioned) to change the wallpaper but you can also change it based on location (WiFi, GPS etc..) or time of day, or just create a shortcut or widget to change it, basically whatever you want. It does only work with static wallpapers but there is a 3rd party app (EasyProfiles) that can change live wallpapers and it integrates in to Tasker so even that is possible.
Hello,
I have seen many different and cool launchers on many topics and I would love to know which have the best look and stability (but not Nova or Apex because I hate them).
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Sam
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GamerSam32 said:
Hello,
I have seen many different and cool launchers on many topics and I would love to know which have the best look and stability (but not Nova or Apex because I hate them).
Regards,
Sam
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I Don't thing this question is allowed to ask
as it could start a fight
"The Best" depends upon what you likes & what you want
plz don't ask questions which starts with Best
I don't know may be you could ask some thing like "Whats your Favorite Launcher for S3?"
GamerSam32 said:
Hello,
I have seen many different and cool launchers on many topics and I would love to know which have the best look and stability (but not Nova or Apex because I hate them).
Regards,
Sam
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I like Nova. But it's not the best. Some other people might think otherwise.
GamerSam32 said:
Hello,
I have seen many different and cool launchers on many topics and I would love to know which have the best look and stability (but not Nova or Apex because I hate them).
Regards,
Sam
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As was said before, don't ask for whats best as what someone else says is best you may hate. As an example, I use apex launcher and love it, but that does not mean its the best. Only thing to do is try them till you find one you like.
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Next Launcher
GamerSam32 said:
Hello,
I have seen many different and cool launchers on many topics and I would love to know which have the best look and stability (but not Nova or Apex because I hate them).
Regards,
Sam
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I really like Next Launcher. Try it!
Action Launcher is my favorite. It has a few never seen before features as Covers (an app folder in which tapping the first app in it opens the app, a swipe opens the folder) and Shutters (swiping up an app shortcut displays a widget). The devs give great support. Albeit it does have some stability issues now and then, I can't go back to any other launcher
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Why not Go launcher Ex?
I9300XXEMD3, Boeffla 2.13b2, Earsonics SM3v2
Depends, if i want stock look i pick apex, if i want something different i use launcher 8
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For me it's definitely Nova Launcher!:good:
Tw.launcher from Samsung, a modified and super
I always liked Go Launcher and Nova Launcher, but then again it's a personal preference. There are some new interesting launchers though
If you are looking for the best ways to theme but still want the smoothness of tw launcher then you dont need a custom launcher. You can get away with installing Xposed framework then xposed theme engine. ( both found in the apps and themes section )
Then simply download your favourite theme or icon pack and install them through xposed theme engine and away you go mate.
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I actually like the Atom launcher, and it runs smoothly on my S3. I'll just echo what the others said regarding personal preference. )
I used to have Nova Launcher all the time because of a certain theme from mycolorscreen. but now I use Smart Launcher. it categorizes all apps and I don't have to think about where to put all the app icons anymore
edit: also most launchers mess up the look of the homescreens when switching from portrait to landscape mode. smart launcher looks even better in landscape mode
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once i got my hands on the s3 (my first smartphone yes) i used the stock launcher for a while but then got sucked into the world of theming and modifying the android platform. it started innocent with the go launcher series. got pretty sick of that fast as it drained my battery with the insane amount of addons for it that all keep the phone awake or something. then moved to nova but that couldnt 100% satisfy me then went to apex for a long time. last week i made a jump and started to try tsf shell (if you are willing to pull out a few bucks). cant really say wich is the best just personal preferences. each telephone has their own personality as it is a extension of you.
I prefer Action Launcher over other launchers. The app drawer and the shutters (swipe over an shorcut to open a widget) won me.
Nova Launcher
When looking for a launcher I always looked for the ones with the less RAM usage and as most of you have mentioned NOVA Launcher has the best performance on less RAM as well it is highly customizable making it perfect for a daily driver on my S3.:good:
Holo Launcher HD, good Performance and many options.
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Many years I have been on Apex Launcher (or Nova, they are same) but now my number ONE is Buzz Launcher
I prefer Touchwiz
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