I've been running TW since launch day and I've been considering using Nova Launcher. Has anyone been using Nova if so is it smoother? Have you noticed a difference in battery life? Do you lose any S-Pen and Multitasking functionality? Also could you share screenshots of your setup. Please feel free to share your experience with Nova and if you'd recommend it
I'm gonna answer the following questions; no, no, and no. Nova makes the phone more customizable not smoother; ie make folders for apps on the home screen. Battery life is for the use of the phone and how you use it; ie having many apps running, eating the crap out of your battery, or simply having that dreaded battery bug. The Spen does not have an impact on a launcher. I had pulled the SlimRoms launcher and installed it on my phone and worked fine with the Spen, no issues.
For me it's a little smoother. Battery life is about the same. S-pen works fine. I believe it uses a slightly less ram. Nova is very customizable. You won't be able to use some tw stock widgets such as calender. I use apw widgets as a replacement.
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its all personal preference, really. Nova is very popular and is far more customizable. The only thing that you lose (that I can think of) is the ability to 'pin' S Notes to the homescreen as well as some TW widgets
XavierD8188 said:
I've been running TW since launch day and I've been considering using Nova Launcher. Has anyone been using Nova if so is it smoother? Have you noticed a difference in battery life? Do you lose any S-Pen and Multitasking functionality? Also could you share screenshots of your setup. Please feel free to share your experience with Nova and if you'd recommend it
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I've been using Nova since 1 week after I got my phone. It isn't smoother (from what I've noticed), but you can speed up Nova in its settings, so it may become smoother if you play with it a bit.
No difference in battery life and no changes in multitasking. You do lose the ability to pin Action Memos (as mentioned in above post), and you can't use the Spen thing where you hover your pen over a folder and it expands so you can preview what's inside. Also, the stock weather and calendar widgets don't work right (just get a third party one like 1weather).
FYI, I'm using a TouchWiz theme in my screenshot lol. So it looks like TW, but is actually Nova.
I do recommend Nova due to its customizability, and especially because you can create multiple tabs (and folders) in the app drawer. Try the free version, and if you like it, buy the Prime version. That's all I can really say.
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Maxninja said:
I'm gonna answer the following questions; no, no, and no. Nova makes the phone more customizable not smoother; ie make folders for apps on the home screen. Battery life is for the use of the phone and how you use it; ie having many apps running, eating the crap out of your battery, or simply having that dreaded battery bug. The Spen does not have an impact on a launcher. I had pulled the SlimRoms launcher and installed it on my phone and worked fine with the Spen, no issues.
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I'm pretty good when it comes to battery just wanted to know if it made a difference but thank you.
DARKCHYLDX101 said:
For me it's a little smoother. Battery life is about the same. S-pen works fine. I believe it uses a slightly less ram. Nova is very customizable. You won't be able to use some tw stock widgets such as calender. I use apw widgets as a replacement.
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Think I might just take it for a spin and see if I like it.
nyydynasty said:
its all personal preference, really. Nova is very popular and is far more customizable. The only thing that you lose (that I can think of) is the ability to 'pin' S Notes to the homescreen as well as some TW widgets
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hmm that's not too bad. I don't use s note so I doubt I'd lose much functionality
spexwood said:
I've been using Nova since 1 week after I got my phone. It isn't smoother (from what I've noticed), but you can speed up Nova in its settings, so it may become smoother if you play with it a bit.
No difference in battery life and no changes in multitasking. You do lose the ability to pin Action Memos (as mentioned in above post), and you can't use the Spen thing where you hover your pen over a folder and it expands so you can preview what's inside. Also, the stock weather and calendar widgets don't work right (just get a third party one like 1weather).
FYI, I'm using a TouchWiz theme in my screenshot lol. So it looks like TW, but is actually Nova.
I do recommend Nova due to its customizability, and especially because you can create multiple tabs (and folders) in the app drawer. Try the free version, and if you like it, buy the Prime version. That's all I can really say.
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Nice setup and thank you. I think I'll give it a spin and see if I like it vs TW
XavierD8188 said:
hmm that's not too bad. I don't use s note so I doubt I'd lose much functionality
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best thing about alternate launchers is that you can uninstall them and go back to TW. There really is NO reason not to try them.
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So far I have been unimpressed by most of the launchers out there.
By far the best in my opinion for S2 is the free Go Launcher EX
I also have the go keyboard, go calendar and black icon theme installed.
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Very smooth in operation
Agreed. I am a paid Launcher Pro user since the Captivate but Go Ex has won me over for sure. VERY nice.
same here. i m using the same and i think its the best launcher out there. actually its a supremely modded version of touchwiz. i have more than 30 premium themes installed. but i think it drains the battery a lot. wat u think
Hey raze1000, please share your wallpaper. I really like it!
Wow! @raze1000, your customisations look really awesome!
Here ya go
Agree that this is the best launcher. I have paid launcher pro and ADW launcher but this sweeps the floor with both of them.
I really like Go Launcher too, but has anyone found a solution to the problem when you freeze apps with Titanium Backup, as it still shows the link in the app drawer albeit as a broken link and not the proper icon?
When you freeze in the stock launcher and other launchers it removes the icons.
Does anyone else have lag when sliding trough screens on this launcher please? I never had any lag on my old desire, and I have the exact same set up, such as widgets and amount of screens on both.
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I really like Go Launcher too, but has anyone found a solution to the problem when you freeze apps with Titanium Backup, as it still shows the link in the app drawer albeit as a broken link and not the proper icon?
When you freeze in the stock launcher and other launchers it removes the icons.
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Doesn't happen on mine.
Does it happen after a full reboot?
I have tried go launcher, but i am still loving launcher pro very much which is a lot smoother than other launcher replacement apps...
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Doesn't happen on mine.
Does it happen after a full reboot?
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Just tried again. Does not matter which ROM or which version of Go Launcher (daily updates sometimes) whenever I freeze an app it leaves a dead link in the app drawer, even after resets or opening and closing the Launcher itself. You must have a different setting somewhere in the options maybe?
Just tried Go Launcher .. and my stand-by current went from 10mA to 70mA.
silverwings2008 said:
Just tried again. Does not matter which ROM or which version of Go Launcher (daily updates sometimes) whenever I freeze an app it leaves a dead link in the app drawer, even after resets or opening and closing the Launcher itself. You must have a different setting somewhere in the options maybe?
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All u need to do is go into edit mode which is the mode used for moving apps around the app drawer! In order to go into edit mode, all you need to do is long-press any icon of any app in the app drawer. Then click on the small red cross of in the top right corner of the dead link and you will receive a notification that that this app cannot be found, and whether you would like to remove it from the app drawer. Simply click yes Done!
Dr.Sid said:
Just tried Go Launcher .. and my stand-by current went from 10mA to 70mA.
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this is intresting..
Dr.Sid said:
Just tried Go Launcher .. and my stand-by current went from 10mA to 70mA.
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Would also known if somebody expect the same... Me using the launcher quite long, but if this should be true ...
WoW!
I like this clock widget! What is that? Is a Go Weather skin?
Thanks
I find the app drawer responsiveness to be better with Launcher Pro. I set it to fade in at the slowest value too, and it's smooth as anything.
The app drawer on Go Launcher EX seems choppy to draw and also tends to reload the icons on occasion. Also, the custom icons I use for the dock bar take a while to load on first boot whereas with Launcher Pro they're in place when the OS has loaded.
I only use Go Launcher EX because the widget resize option comes as standard where Launcher Pro must be paid for. I am using a 10 rows by 5 column desktop layout.
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WoW!
I like this clock widget! What is that? Is a Go Weather skin?
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It's Fancy widget
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.anddoes.fancywidget&feature=search_result
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Just tried Go Launcher .. and my stand-by current went from 10mA to 70mA.
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What app did you use to determine that?
EDIT: Battery Monitor Widget
I'm just curious, as to what people think about these different launchers.
Me personally, have used launcher pro and go launcher. I recently used ADW, to me it just tried to copy go launcher with a different drawer and few different options. I favor go launcher the most, the options are amazing. I also like SPB shell add far a looks, but not many options.
I'm sure there are some that aren't popular, but good that I may want to try.
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adw, it comes with cm7. lol.
I really, really, REALLY, want to like go launcher. but the text makes no sense. it shows up like
Code:
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in the app drawer and its like wtf
I like Regina launcher alot like spb except free on the market.
Zeam 2.8.8, last update before developer decided to remove widget scrolling. Lightweight and reliable with a little extra functionality.
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1.) ADWEx
2.) Launcher7
3.) Miui Launcher
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I've been using ADW since it came with CM back on my Nexus One and then moved to ADW Ex.
I love the extra hidden app drawer, scrollable widgets, and transitions between screens
Adw for me, was using it long before cm7. Good settings
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I do jot have extensive experience with launchers. I don't like vanilla android launcher. I had the ics from acs for a few.
I always end up going back to launcher pro. I don't use many of it's options, but I like the home screen looping and the modifiable dock. Though on sure other launchers have those features too.
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I really like ADW EX because it allows you to change the icons in your homescreens and I wanted a vanilla feel. It also has a bunch of customizations. I loved launcher pro back in the day but I haven't used it in forever.
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And now I see they have ICS launcher now on the market. So many ROMS, so many launchers, you could spend forever trying out these combinations.
I still feel like ADW copied GO launcher or vice versa. The only difference is the dock and the drawer.
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Breezy357 said:
And now I see they have ICS launcher now on the market. So many ROMS, so many launchers, you could spend forever trying out these combinations.
I still feel like ADW copied GO launcher or vice versa. The only difference is the dock and the drawer.
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Adw was first. Wayyyy first. And privacy problems with go...go is just a no...
Haha I've been a GO guy since I first downloaded it. Like an hour after release. Used less RAM than Launcher Pro and ADW and more than Zeam. It was really cool to watch it grow and become more and more comparable to them. Then it morphed into the mainstream, RAM guzzling EX that we all know today.
Using CM7 ADW now. Less RAM, snappier, and has the same functionality.
Zeam
1. Simple and fast.
2. Can customize home screen action binding for double-tapping home screen (Phone), swipe up (Phone) and swipe down (Open Notification)
3. Custom Home screen folders
4. Scrollable dock.
Most definitely Launcher Pro because you can customize the look and the widgets are awesome.
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lost_ said:
Zeam
1. Simple and fast.
2. Can customize home screen action binding for double-tapping home screen (Phone), swipe up (Phone) and swipe down (Open Notification)
3. Custom Home screen folders
4. Scrollable dock.
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I LOVED Zeam until the latest update, which caused all kinds of FCs and freezes. Hopefully they'll get it fixed.
Until then, plain old TouchWiz for me. It works.
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Vtl.Launcher @ 160dpi
Lots of options (7 rows/6 columns = ), docks everywhere, categories with swipe navigation, fast.
I like Launcher Pro and then Go Launcher.
The great thing about Android is you can us multiple launchers and not just one. If I want to impress my Iphone friends I go with Go Launcher. If for look I love the modified Launcher Pro with the glass scroll dock. I don't like the regular Launcher Pro but the modified Launcher Pro totally rocks.
Try Espier Launcher. Its an iPhone copy. Launcher7 for WinPho 7.
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My first rom, TrInItY, came with Anarchy Launcher which I think they pulled but I love the cube feature so I've been running that ever since. very customizable with docks and the viper wheel I makes it easy to have a lot of apps easily accessible.
When I first started flashing Roms, I got hooked on the ACS Syndicate Frozen Roms and they bakes LauncherPro in with their standard or slim versions.
I loved certain features of it like the homescreens being in continuous loop and the scrollable dock so you can have as many apps in your dock as you want. The thing that turned me off is that any apps you have saved to your SD card the icons will not show up when you first boot your phone, you have to restart launcherpro which was extremely annoying. I also started getting FC's.
I'm still on Syndicate Frozen, but now I'm using ADW Launcher as I didn't originally know the difference between ADW and ADW ex. I will now be switching to ex.
Hey guys what launcher does everyone use? I love the app draw but with Google search and the large dock it seems to fill most the screen?
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I use the standard launcher. Dont see the point in changing the launcher myself.
Adw
I'm using the above. Used to use launcher pro and this previously. This opens up a bit more screen, you still lose the top but can select no dock. I like a minimal look
Using stock atm. Have to admit laucnher pro looks awesome on the massive screen but I missed the stock app drawer eye-candy-ice-cream goodness...
I quite like that slidescreen pro but find it a little impractical.
I love the stock one, but the only thing that annoys me is the fact you can't delete empty home screens!
Using ADW Ex
ADW Ex, because I can customize it the way I want and because I can backup settings, handy when flashing ROMs and wiping data often.
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ADW Ex, because I can customize it the way I want and because I can backup settings, handy when flashing ROMs and wiping data often.
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Funny, thats exactly the way ADW looks like on my Transformer. Weird to have the App Drawer at the top left but I've adjusted. The developer was supposed to include options to hide the top section.
What I do, for the bottom dock, is use the Second dock. The second dock allows lots of icons. I think I have like 15 on my transformer's 10" screen. I just learned to use the built in app drawer icon at the top.
This might be awkward with 1 handed operation though.
So that strange section at the top is automatically added when you use a 3rd Party Launcher? What are the icons on the right side of it for? The one in the middle seems to be a gallery icon
ADW EX
Then go into presets, and select FAST
my goodness, this option brings another meaning to FAST!
I'm using go launcher because I didn't like the large dock and not being able to use the whole screen. The transition effects are awesome.
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to post screen shots of the launchers used to give people an idea of how they look?
I'm not sure how to do it.
I go to the upload from gallery bit. it says
Upload via tap talk then it brings up some stuff with img and lots of numbers
Then I say submit and it doesn't do it?
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What is this Second dock?
An app to replace the default dock from the default launcher?
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Funny, thats exactly the way ADW looks like on my Transformer. Weird to have the App Drawer at the top left but I've adjusted. The developer was supposed to include options to hide the top section.
What I do, for the bottom dock, is use the Second dock. The second dock allows lots of icons. I think I have like 15 on my transformer's 10" screen. I just learned to use the built in app drawer icon at the top.
This might be awkward with 1 handed operation though.
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I've reverted to the stock ICS launcher after trying Go, which I'd use (and love) on my CM7 Desire. I like how slick ICS is, but would love to be able to choose the number of homescreens as well have them loop. The quick and tidy stock folder system is excellent, a real shame Go Launcher loses that.
Didn't like the action bar at the top of ADW EX on my Transformer, like it even less on a phone.
Hopefully launcher devs will throw themselves into ICS-centric products sooner rather than later. The modded Gingerbread look seems so old hat now!
I prefer the stock ICS launcher.
I'd like to be able to customize the number of home screens, but outside of that, it does everything I need.
I advise Go Launcher EX! ICS+Go launcher are working perfectly together
ADW had an update yesterday. It look spretty good. Personally, I don't favor the ICS launcher...
ADW EX has been updated for ICS. Now uses HW Acceleration. No more top bar...
I have the regular nova launcher and I'm trying to figure out if the prime version is worth the money?
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Personally, I prefer programs that don't make you pay for cool features. Both Apex and Nova were usable for me, but Apex actually included more features in the free version then Nova, but had less on the paid version then Nova. I paid for Apex mainly to support the app
I think you are looking at this wrong..
Nova launcher is perfectly functional as it is ..Think of paying not to get the extra features.Think if it giving support for someone writing such a great working Launcher. The developer of course makes the paid or donation version to give added features .. Not really expecting it.. But to give something back for your appreciation and Paying him for his work..
So i would say YES IF you use and like it and The development is good .. Pay The developer.. I have nova prime and do NOT Care about the extra features. I use it only because it lets me turn the stupid dock off in the nexus..
on my phone i use it because its faster and less battery then the stupid stock huawei launcher..
Hope this helps you... PAY THE MAN/ WOMAN .. GIGGLES..
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Yep :thumbup:
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Worth the money IMHO.
The extras are pretty much like a thank you for the donation
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I bought it just because I like it. I mean, it's basically buying the dev a beer at that price.
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I have the regular nova launcher and I'm trying to figure out if the prime version is worth the money?
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I agree, pay to support the developer, personally I love nova prime
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I have the regular nova launcher and I'm trying to figure out if the prime version is worth the money?
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Yes!
I actually do use the gestures from prime. Ditch the dock and one finger swipe up for app drawer.
I personally always buy apps I like, they hardly cost a lot and without support we wouldn't have such great software.
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The only thing I use from Prime is gestures. Purchasing was more of a donation, so IMO yes, worth it.
I don't think it's worth the money, Apex does everything Nova does except for the gestures
Not worth the money or the install IMO. GO does more and does it better. I couldn't duplicate my GO screens with Apex or Nova. I quit trying launchers, GO has it all.
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Not worth the money or the install IMO. GO does more and does it better. I couldn't duplicate my GO screens with Apex or Nova. I quit trying launchers, GO has it all.
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Im not a fan of the layout in Go and the tablet version of it is weak right now. Apex beta with tablet mode is the best.
I used to LOVE Go launcher, and all the Go products, some of which I still use (Go SMS Pro), but Go Launcher used to be fantastic and now it just has too many "features" and has turned into bloatware, and I usually do not use that term. They should make a Go Rom. Anyway, I settled with Nova Launcher and purchased prime for the gesture feature I was missing from Go. Some other bells and whistles in there, but overall I'm extremely pleased with Nova. Especially on the N7 since I can now rotate my home screen Buy that ish!
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Not worth the money or the install IMO. GO does more and does it better. I couldn't duplicate my GO screens with Apex or Nova. I quit trying launchers, GO has it all.
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I can't stand go...toooooo cartoonish and constantly buggin for me to buy more crap,too many features (useless ones) and its a resource hog at times
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yes, the gestures are a great feature, and i wouldn't be able to live without them now
i have:
swipe down - bring up apps drawer
swipe up - lock screen
2 finger swipe up - calculator
2 finger swipe down - google play store
i use these gestures all the time, it's made my tablet even more convenient and awesome :good:
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I used to LOVE Go launcher, and all the Go products, some of which I still use (Go SMS Pro), but Go Launcher used to be fantastic and now it just has too many "features" and has turned into bloatware, and I usually do not use that term. They should make a Go Rom. Anyway, I settled with Nova Launcher and purchased prime for the gesture feature I was missing from Go. Some other bells and whistles in there, but overall I'm extremely pleased with Nova. Especially on the N7 since I can now rotate my home screen Buy that ish!
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GO Rom? I thought that was MUIU?
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I've found Apex jaggier than Nova. Nova is always smooth. Try both free, see which one suits you better.
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I can't stand go...toooooo cartoonish and constantly buggin for me to buy more crap,too many features (useless ones) and its a resource hog at times
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Odd, I never get any of that with GO. I just ignore the crap in the menu bar, seldom open that anyway. Can make it look as clean or cartoonish as you want with hundreds of fonts to choose from. I agree it's a hog, but doesn't seem to effect things. The main thing I like it for is grid and icon sizing, it just seems to work better. I really like the folder "drawers". Gmail and k9 notifications work well. I'm not rooted, maybe the others are better on a rooted device?
I think its worth ever penny, I like the available features and speed better than any other launcher and happily paid for prime to support the dev.
Is there a festure/mod/toggle for turning off that crap that comes up when you swipe all the way left on the stock launcher? I really like tw, yes I said I like tw... But I'm used to phones with infinite scroll mods.
Damn. Nobody? Anyone just removed the magazine files in system priv-app
Inkedadrenaline said:
Damn. Nobody? Anyone just removed the magazine files in system priv-app
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Don't use TW launcher personally. Slow and so limited. Nova, Apex and Go are all superior launchers in speed and features. You get infinite scroll and no magazine UI.
mitchellvii said:
Don't use TW launcher personally. Slow and so limited. Nova, Apex and Go are all superior launchers in speed and features. You get infinite scroll and no magazine UI.
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Finally just gave in lol. Only reason I was trying to make tw work was for the AccuWeather widget... But gave in and installed Nova prime
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Finally just gave in lol. Only reason I was trying to make tw work was for the AccuWeather widget... But gave in and installed Nova prime
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Yep as a launcher TW is meant to be pretty for the noobs but not terribly functional. There are lots of great weather widgets out there.
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Yep as a launcher TW is meant to be pretty for the noobs but not terribly functional. There are lots of great weather isdgets out there.
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Ya I've always used Nova prime on my phone, but was just trying to make it work for the tab. Just couldn't cut it tho.
Inkedadrenaline said:
Ya I've always used Nova prime on my phone, but was just trying to make it work for the tab. Just couldn't cut it tho.
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Were you able to find a weather widget you like instead?
Not yet... Haven't looked either lol
Inkedadrenaline said:
Not yet... Haven't looked either lol
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I like 1Weather actually. Simple clean Widgets.
Inkedadrenaline said:
Not yet... Haven't looked either lol
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You can try "Weather & Clock Widget Android".
Out of fairness I just gave the Touchwiz homescreen interface another look. I honestly cannot imagine why anyone would choose that interface over the other far more full-featured, lag free and robust launchers available. I mean Touchwiz doesn't even have a scrollable app doc at the bottom of the screen. Using a quality launcher is as close as you can get to running a custom rom without being rooted. Sure its fine for users with no desire to customize and keep things very basic but come on, its weak sauce.
I dont know how but the TW weather widget works fine for me on the nova.. it dosnt work on my s4 though.
shadow78 said:
I dont know how but the TW weather widget works fine for me on the nova.. it dosnt work on my s4 though.
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Thanks for that. Never bothered checking Sorry no thanks button push. Used all mine up for the day already.
Well I've always hated TW and used launchers like NOVA and my current one, APEX on the Note 3. Now, I am liking the TW so far on the TAB S and still running it. I like the magazine screen and if there were a way to use that on one of those other launchers I'd probably switch. Only lag I've seen so far on TW is when scrolling to the left for the magazine screen.
shadow78 said:
I dont know how but the TW weather widget works fine for me on the nova.. it dosnt work on my s4 though.
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Holy crap your right! I wish it would work with Nova on my note 3!
Inkedadrenaline said:
Holy crap your right! I wish it would work with Nova on my note 3!
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You and me both . Currently using fancy widgets to imitate the Sammy widget.
if I disable this touchwiz launchet using titanium backup will it stop running in background? Its eat my tab s battery for 46% and no.1 on list in battery consumption..
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ayenzel said:
if I disable this touchwiz launchet using titanium backup will it stop running in background? Its eat my tab s battery for 46% and no.1 on list in battery consumption..
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1st you have to make sure you are running a different launcher like Nova. Then you can either freeze it with TB or Uninstall it. I Uninstaller mine to free the space up. Also removed all the magazine crap and quick briefing.
i have no lag and for the first time really like the Hancom Viewer as well as the Quick Briefing page. i 110% dont think it should be forced on us but would activate if it was.
infinite scroll would be my main request as well as possibly more rows and columns
Well now I am using Nova on the TAB S. After some persistent lag I decided to abandon TW. I tried Apex which is flawless on my Note 3 but it's very laggy on this tablet. Nova has been real smooth so far.