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Nova Launcher vs Apex Launcher

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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Naddict said:
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?

clankfu said:
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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Naddict said:
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...

clankfu said:
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...

polkadots said:
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.

kindalikemike said:
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

eao1991 said:
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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DataHawg said:
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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[Q] What is the best off Playstore launcher?

'Ive been looking for a good launcher, and i'm tired of looking on the Playstore. I currently have aviate, apex launcher and nova launcher free. I've looked on the playstore many times and i'm tired of the same stuff they have. Any unique launcher you cant get on the Playstore?
I had xperia home and the huawei, but didnt like either. Any good recommendations? Best not be any that require root or pushing to the system/ folder. I currently do not have root nor do i wish to.

Take a look to aviate. I'da been an apex user and it's good but I was searching for somethig different, simple, clear and with great usability. Then I was invited to Aviate launcher. And finally I'm happy. Look at some video on YouTube
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Lightning launcher mate. It has options for vertical and horizontal scrolling on homescreen and each icon can be customized be an icon with or without label and has pinch zooming in the app draw and on home screen to. It takes a bit to get sorted at first but once you do its pretty cool. Really light to so no RAM used hardly.

garcial17 said:
'Ive been looking for a good launcher, and i'm tired of looking on the Playstore. I currently have aviate, apex launcher and nova launcher free. I've looked on the playstore many times and i'm tired of the same stuff they have. Any unique launcher you cant get on the Playstore?
I had xperia home and the huawei, but didnt like either. Any good recommendations? Best not be any that require root or pushing to the system/ folder. I currently do not have root nor do i wish to.
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You can try this one: Lucid Launcher

garcial17 said:
'Ive been looking for a good launcher, and i'm tired of looking on the Playstore. I currently have aviate, apex launcher and nova launcher free. I've looked on the playstore many times and i'm tired of the same stuff they have. Any unique launcher you cant get on the Playstore?
I had xperia home and the huawei, but didnt like either. Any good recommendations? Best not be any that require root or pushing to the system/ folder. I currently do not have root nor do i wish to.
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U could try smart launcher it has something different

Try the TSF Launcher

for me its nova

yeah nova its like android pure and its simple and elegant and very customizable

Nova
+1 Nova

edjfe said:
+1 Nova
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Several times I tried to find something for themselves and again returned to Nova.

I like the simple and clear launcher .. and i think aviate is good and iam trying it right know
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I've always been stuck with nova, only launcher that has a unique look to it within the settings.
I'm trying to look away from lucid launcher. i really dislike the whole thing, no offence to the developer/developers.
Im looking for something unique, buzz launcher , aviate, and others dont count no go launcher crap

+1 Nova (Prime, with Tesla unread counter)
Used to be a firm user of Holo HD but Nova edged it in the long run

hundred_miles_high said:
+1 Nova (Prime, with Tesla unread counter)
Used to be a firm user of Holo HD but Nova edged it in the long run
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agreed

+1 Nova :good:

Go launcher

Nova prime, fast, stable and heavy customizable, TIP!!!

Nova Prime is a great launcher and I think it is the fastest

I like Apex more than Nova

+1 Nova Prime + Flat icons theme
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[Q] Stock launcher Vs Nova Launcher

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

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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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?

rfarrah said:
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.

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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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.

Anyone running Nova Primeyet?

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?

geovass said:
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?

biggiestuff said:
Do the pixel shortcuts work on long-pressing the icons while using Nova?
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no

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.

MontAlbert said:
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.

Nitemare3219 said:
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.

Nitemare3219 said:
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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MontAlbert said:
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!

Best Launcher for theming

Hello Guys,
I am looking for a good launcher for minimalictic icons and modifications to menu. I would really like to use pixel lauchner but with the black theme of OxygenOS-Launcher and some custom icon packs. Which launcher you would suggest me for this purpose?
I added 2 images to show how I would like it. The one of the homescreen is photoshopped, the menu is original from OxygenOS withdark theme.
Thank you

Nova launcher prime
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Prattham said:
Nova launcher prime
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+1

Nova!!
Those icons look very similar to what I'm using right now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.natewren.linesfree&hl=nl

definitely Nova launcher

Nothing else than Nova prime
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Nova prime
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Ive used nova forever now

Lucid Launcher

Oh yeah, try nova! You won't be disappointed. Once you go nova, you'll never go back

Action Launcher 3 Beta

Nova... sadly.. great nova is keeping up with updates but i seriosly think there should be good launchers.. everything else stinks.. tried most.

I like apex launcher...small, fast and enough to modify

try nova .
or action launcher

my favorite is Holo hd launcher

Tanks guys! But why would I need the prime version?

s0urce said:
Tanks guys! But why would I need the prime version?
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Get the most out of the launcher

s0urce said:
Tanks guys! But why would I need the prime version?
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Helps to thank the Dev.
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Action Launcher forever
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I really like ZenUI from ASUS Used couple of times, on different smartphones and I kinda like it alot (fast, no buggy, also ok with customisation)