Greetings,
I have both, but I want to know which launcher gives the best battery life for the device? Anyone knows about it?
Thanks.
Good Q, I like to know that too and how to stop Stock.
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I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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-Zork- said:
I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life
ExoidX said:
Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life
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After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.
willemhouterman said:
After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.
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Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
Stock = always best battery but the difference is very minimal so I would go with nova any day
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Unless someone has a concrete objective assessment of the difference my subjective experience in terms of battery consumption is that both launchers, stock and Nova, are pretty similar with frankly no noticeable difference (for my usage)
Personally been using Nova prime for the past 2 weeks and don't think I'll leave it any time soon. Advantages; more functional than stock, most important for me is flexibility of grid size in both home and app drawer in addition to ability to resize icons. More fluid as well
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Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Well, i have no idea. I don 't use it. I don't think so. But try it. Its free
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Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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If stock lock screen is maintained yes it works, however tap to lock does work only when tapping on status bar in Nova home, not any where else on screen though!
rfarrah said:
Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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Yes it does, you can use knock code or double tap to wake with Nova, but you can only lock it with double tap on the status bar.
ExoidX said:
Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me
ere1nion said:
Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me
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Yes you are right, double tap on any empty part of the screen. You can also set the home button to lock if on the home screen.
If you buy the prime version, download some screen off APP and you can set a double-tap gesture to load that APP and lock tour device.
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Warning about Nova:
I used it on my previous GS3 and I installed it on my LG G3. But I saw that there is a delay before I see a call (= ringing + screen on).
I made a test with a friends and sometimes it rings 3-4 times for the caller before my G3 "wake up".
I came back to the stock launcher and saw that the problem came from Nova.
So now I switched to Apex who is for me nearly the same than Nova.
Maybe It is only me who has this kind of problem, but it worth a test...
So I know this isn't the place to ask but since everyone here is using either stock or Nova. What's the difference between Apex and Nova? I use Apex :/
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Apex is sweet too. Not much difference. I own both.
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You can make a shortcut to LG Health by going to Shortcuts - activities - LG Health
Hi!
For me, stock launcher is very smooth and battery friendly. At the moment I don't plan to switch to another launcher. Also, in my opinion, the best custom launcher is KK Launcher.
Regards.
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For those of you who have tried both, which one is faster, smoother and more responsive?
Nova seems to be the fastest if you change the scroll and animation speed but unlike Nova, Apex offers some basic swipe gestures without needing to pay for the pro version.
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eao1991 said:
Nova seems to be the fastest if you change the scroll and animation speed but unlike Nova, Apex offers some basic swipe gestures without needing to pay for the pro version.
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Thanks. I'm willing to shell out $4 for the pro version of either launcher.
clankfu said:
Thanks. I'm willing to shell out $4 for the pro version of either launcher.
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Then nova is where it is at....
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Then nova is where it is at....
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Thanks. Btw, if you install a 3rd party launcher, do you lose the "Motion" functions in Touchwiz and the swipe to text or call in contacts?
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Thanks. Btw, if you install a 3rd party launcher, do you lose the "Motion" functions in Touchwiz and the swipe to text or call in contacts?
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No... If I am guessing we are thinking same features... Nova prime is really good stuff. You can change theme colors and has tons of swipe features....
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No... If I am guessing we are thinking same features... Nova prime is really good stuff. You can change theme colors and has tons of swipe features....
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I'm talking about stuff like palm swipe to screen capture, etc...
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I'm talking about stuff like palm swipe to screen capture, etc...
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Those all work. Palm swipe, swiping the contact to call, etc...
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Those all work. Palm swipe, swiping the contact to call, etc...
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Gotcha...thanks.
Anyone know how to get the stock TouchWiz clock with weather back with Nova?
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the latest nova beta is based off the jellybean launcher and is fantastic. on cm10, it's absolutely the fastest and most fluid launcher i've ever used. i bought the pro version and have not regretted it. there are more gesture options than Apex the last time i checked.
i've had both and i find nova to be smoother than apex. too bad i paid for the pro version of apex which i loved on the GS2.
This may have been answered elsewhere, so I apologize if it has.
Do y'all know if icon packs for Apex (specifically the flat icon pack) work in Nova? I'm willing to hand over the $1 for an icon pack, but only if I know it will work with my launcher.
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This may have been answered elsewhere, so I apologize if it has.
Do y'all know if icon packs for Apex (specifically the flat icon pack) work in Nova? I'm willing to hand over the $1 for an icon pack, but only if I know it will work with my launcher.
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Icons made specifically for Apex won't work...such as the flat icons by mitchs.co
I know this because I have the same set. The only option is to get the ADW or Go Theme set but those aren't as up to date like the Apex one
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Icons made specifically for Apex won't work...such as the flat icons by mitchs.co
I know this because I have the same set. The only option is to get the ADW or Go Theme set but those aren't as up to date like the Apex one
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Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I'll just buy the .zip straight from mitchs.
Gonna have to side with Apex. Best launcher available.
Another vote here for Nova Prime.
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Another vote here for Nova Prime.
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+1
Also, Nova supports icon packs from multiple launchers. I've had zero problems with Lustre.
Nova.... You can theme it too.
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We all know that by default you can activate the rotation of the screen but the main desktop and the App Drawer won't do that. So in few words what's your solution?
Leave it as stock
Use the True Tablet UI Patch
Use a launcher
Use TTUI Patch + Launcher
ParanoidAndroid Rom
Really curious to know what you have done!
I use nova launcher.
+1 for Nova
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Nova as well
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You can add a string like force_enable_rotation=true
simms22 told me about it, thanks again man
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How about the lock screen?
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ultimate rotation control app - had lag issues - seems to be sorted now
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You can add a string like force_enable_rotation=true
simms22 told me about it, thanks again man
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Without changing the pixel density?
Holo Launcher seems to do the trick you are looking for. Matter of fact, most of the third party launchers would let you do landscape desktop and app drawer.
I use nova launcher , but if u want a stock launcher with rotation Modaco launcher it's a good choise!!!
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Looking at these posts looks like no one used the "True Tablet UI Patch" or the stock launcher....
force_enable_rotation=true @local.prop
stock launcher.
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Without changing the pixel density?
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yup. the thread title's "Rotate topic", not true tablet UI. for tablet UI, u change it the DPI to 160. but i dont like that. too small screen.
but yeah, this doesn't rotate the lock screen though. not that i can't swipe up/down instead of left/right.......
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force_enable_rotation=true @local.prop
stock launcher.
yup. the thread title's "Rotate topic", not true tablet UI. for tablet UI, u change it the DPI to 160. but i dont like that. too small screen.
but yeah, this doesn't rotate the lock screen though. not that i can't swipe up/down instead of left/right.......
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Actually the topic is "your solution for..." the rotate topic So checking answers looks like most of the people just use another laucher.
But the one you posted in few words is for what? I mean for the way I read your answer this doesn't make anything different than the "rotate" funcion in the notification bar. Or it also allows to rotate the main desktop and the app drawer?
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force_enable_rotation=true @local.prop
stock launcher.
yup. the thread title's "Rotate topic", not true tablet UI. for tablet UI, u change it the DPI to 160. but i dont like that. too small screen.
but yeah, this doesn't rotate the lock screen though. not that i can't swipe up/down instead of left/right.......
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Actually, the funny thing is I have added this mod. It doesn't rotate the time on the lock screen but you still swipe to the right to unlock ... (toward bottom if you were in portrait mode)...no dpi changes or any other mods needed. I'm on rooted, unlocked stock ROM.
What I really wanna know is where I can mod the home screen to scroll continuously...I haven't looked yet. I have the setting on my phone, but haven't played with the N7 enough to find it yet.
I use Apex. Paid for the Pro version of it, over Nova, since Apex offered... less features for the Pro version (in other words, Nova had a lot of stuff in Pro that was non-existent in the free, and I don't like feeling like I "have" to pay in order to use an app efficiently...)
I used launcher.force_enable_rotation=true inside a new local.prop file in /data. I always use portrait mode and a pin in the lock screen, so portrait only in lock screen is fine by me.
My biggest issue was when in landscape, if I went back into home I would have to rotate from landscape to portrait, then back into landscape and if I pressed a button by mistake again, back into portrait.
I tried the change build.prop dpi settings but didn't like tablet UI for this little thing..... and I don't want to squint.
Tried ultimate rotation control which works great, it also rotates the lockscreen, but costs something like £2 after a 7 trial vs what I use now.
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I use Apex. Paid for the Pro version of it, over Nova, since Apex offered... less features for the Pro version (in other words, Nova had a lot of stuff in Pro that was non-existent in the free, and I don't like feeling like I "have" to pay in order to use an app efficiently...)
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So you paid for less features in general out of principal?
Or did Apex have more free features compared to Nova, and the Pro versions equalled things out on both sides?
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Knight77 said:
Actually the topic is "your solution for..." the rotate topic So checking answers looks like most of the people just use another laucher.
But the one you posted in few words is for what? I mean for the way I read your answer this doesn't make anything different than the "rotate" funcion in the notification bar. Or it also allows to rotate the main desktop and the app drawer?
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Yes, sorry for not being clear. That tweak to local.prop is to rotate the main desktop and app drawer, just not the lock screen.
The GUI dpi change tweak it's for a complete tablet ui
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another launcher (because the default one doesn't have enough features for my taste anyway)
I don't know why some of your options are listed, like paranoidandroid rom, wtf.
Most custom roms include a landscape launcher. This shouldn't be that complicated. The stock launcher simply doesn't do landscape without tweaks. If you run stock, just download Nova or Apex.
I run EOS and its built in tablet mode with Apex.
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apex launcher, tablet mode at 160dpi :good:
IMHO apex (free) is the best
What Launcher are you guys using? I personally use Nova, paired with the G3 stock ui is a pretty sweet combination and improves performance.
Apex, pretty much the same
Nova all the way.
But I'm wondering how Nokia's zLauncher is. And/Or will the 18k plus laying off of jobs by Microsoft will affect zLauncher?
I use Nova too but original LG widgets are unable to load on Nova. Anyway workarounds?
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I'm using LG Home for the LG widgets. I really like their calendar widget. I wish the left panel was a bit more useful, though. I'll probably eventually switch back to Nova.
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Tsf
Stock atm
LGG3 and beyond
Action Launcher Pro
Tried both LG launcher and Nova Prime. Nova is significantly snappier than the LG launcher so I went that route.
Blinkfeed ☺ just seems right on a LG screen
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I usually always use Nova, but since day one I've used LG. Sure I'll end up using Nova but once you go there....your there! I'm trying to hold out and give stock a chance. Makes my phone still feel new instead of the same themes I've used on my S5, on my Note3 on my Nexus, Etc etc etc.......
I'm still optimistic about getting my LG Smart World themes to work.
I wonder if I can port Touchwiz Themes from my S5?????
Has anyone had success getting knock off to work on nova launcher?
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Has anyone had success getting knock off to work on nova launcher?
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The way I have it now is;
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
Then set double tap in Gestures (Nova Settings) to launch Screen Off. Works perfect, however I would love to find a solution without the use of a third party screen off app.
Thanks, that works great!
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The way I have it now is;
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
Then set double tap in Gestures (Nova Settings) to launch Screen Off. Works perfect, however I would love to find a solution without the use of a third party screen off app.
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I'm using the G3 TweaksBox exposed module and there is an option for a double tap of the notification bar to turn the screen off. It doesn't work on the whole screen, but just the notification bar, so you have to have good aim. Lol. But it does work well.
Nova is working flawless for me
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I'm using the G3 TweaksBox exposed module and there is an option for a double tap of the notification bar to turn the screen off. It doesn't work on the whole screen, but just the notification bar, so you have to have good aim. Lol. But it does work well.
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Double tapping the status bar works by default on stock to turn the screen off.
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
Blinkfeed ☺ just seems right on a LG screen
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Did you have to side load? Couldn't find it in Play Store.
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I'm using stock modified launcher
LG HOME with 5x7 grid and smaller icon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/app-lg-home-5x7-grid-smaller-icon-t2822955
Launcher
Nova launcher all the time (HTC One X, LG G2 etc) with zooper widget for counter of notification
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Blinkfeed ☺ just seems right on a LG screen
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Is there a way of getting blinkfeed on the G3 ? That would be awesome.
How is it running on ze Pixel?
On mine is running great. I had no problems since day 1.
really good. i set it up to behave and look like pixel launcher.
Works like a champ.
Do you guys get the option for the Pixel Google Time/Weather Widget under Nova?
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Do you guys get the option for the Pixel Google Time/Weather Widget under Nova?
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Do the pixel shortcuts work on long-pressing the icons while using Nova?
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Do the pixel shortcuts work on long-pressing the icons while using Nova?
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Works with action launcher 3
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So far so good with me. I tried the Pixel launcher for a bit, but reverted back to Nova.
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really good. i set it up to behave and look like pixel launcher.
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But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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It's like that with any launcher specific features. I personally use Beautiful Widgets with Nova Prime.
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But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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Nova still have a google widget although it doesn't have the weather... Not a huge issue tbh. Long press shortcuts are missing which is a pity but I reckon they'll implement them soon anyway.
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Nova still have a google widget although it doesn't have the weather... Not a huge issue tbh. Long press shortcuts are missing which is a pity but I reckon they'll implement them soon anyway.
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Nova latest Beta includes weather widget and long press shortcuts!
If anyone is looking for a new launcher to try, Flick Launcher is worth the look. It has allot of customizations, I have been using it the past couple days seems to be a good launcher to try.
Been using it for a while. Bought pro. The categorized app drawer is exactly what I've been asking Nova to do for years. Flick just needs a little more stability to be perfect.
Yes I bought the pro version as well, very promising.
Tried it, crashed too much. A lot of times i had no apps in the drawer.
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Tried it, crashed too much. A lot of times i had no apps in the drawer.
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That is unfortunate, I have been using it for a bit now, no issues so far, the only thing I would suggest if you are truly interested in using the launcher, contact them and I am sure you can work out your issues.
compare to nova launcher
How does this app compare to nova launcher? Is there any huge advantage of one over the other?
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How does this app compare to nova launcher? Is there any huge advantage of one over the other?
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Never tried flick but can 100% tell you nova is by far the best launcher for everyday use as far as reliability and customization. I tried "themer" and it was cool but not realistic for everyday use
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Never tried flick but can 100% tell you nova is by far the best launcher for everyday use as far as reliability and customization. I tried "themer" and it was cool but not realistic for everyday use
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Ya, I currently have Nova launcher. Tried out free version of flick last night. Felt like Nova launcher with a pixel 2 theme.
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Ya, I currently have Nova launcher. Tried out free version of flick last night. Felt like Nova launcher with a pixel 2 theme.
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Exactly Flick is very close to Nova with a few additional additions, I usually use Nova as well.