Just wondering if anyone has tried using Nova, Action, Apex or any other 3rd party launcher and what your results have been.
I'm particularly interested in knowing which, if any, Pixel Launcher features are lost if using Nova (for example), and the workarounds to gain back those features.
Thanks!
djkeller3 said:
Just wondering if anyone has tried using Nova, Action, Apex or any other 3rd party launcher and what your results have been.
I'm particularly interested in knowing which, if any, Pixel Launcher features are lost if using Nova (for example), and the workarounds to gain back those features.
Thanks!
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I use nova launcher. The new Beta enables the icon shortcut and swipe up to get to your applications.
I use beta for nova as well and no problems to report. It features every feature I need from pixel with great customization.
Nova beta here too... Even has the same weather widget as the pixel launcher
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Try LGs UX 5 its very nice
I know Nova launcher doesn't have swipe left for Google Now. Most people don't care, but I actually like it
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Rippley05 said:
I know Nova launcher doesn't have swipe left for Google Now. Most people don't care, but I actually like it
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I quite like it too! It's a shame Nova doesn't have it!
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DaveHTC200 said:
I quite like it too! It's a shame Nova doesn't have it!
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agree..i use double tap for google now i instead
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used nova and action. action better in my opinion right now. pixel experience with all the customization. nova missing left swipe gesture which is good to set to get to google now. Once we have root and can place action in system app, will have better google experience.
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Nova beta here too... Even has the same weather widget as the pixel launcher
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Running Nova beta too. Where the heck is the pixel weather widget? I must be having a brain freeze... thanks
r1ndr3w said:
Running Nova beta too. Where the heck is the pixel weather widget? I must be having a brain freeze... thanks
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Settings-->desktop-->search bar style and it's at the bottom
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Settings-->desktop-->search bar style and it's at the bottom
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Thanks. That adds the temp into the search bar. I misunderstood. Thought it put the pixel weather widget on the home screen.
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Thanks. That adds the temp into the search bar. I misunderstood. Thought it put the pixel weather widget on the home screen.
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Yeah, you can make the search bar look like the pixel launcher. Correct. I shouldn't have said widget... Sorry
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I have been using the stock pixel launcher but after rooting I decided to go back to nova beta. The latest update was from October 27th. I set up everything yesterday with nova but experienced very high battery drain. I was also using teslaunread with nova which I never used before. Does teslaunread cause severe battery drain or could have it been nova beta? Was wondering if anyone else experienced quick battery drain and/or wakelock that wouldn't let the phone sleep. I have switched back to stock pixel launcher for the time being.
I believe the swipe left for Google now is an API restriction from Google. Not that the feature want included.
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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?
petrocity said:
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!
jmart518 said:
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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!
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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.
Be the very first to post your home and lock screens!
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Really? Why is this always the first thing anyone does when they get a new phone?
"Must post my screen for the internet to not care !"
Really? Why is this always the first thing anyone does when they get a new phone?
"Must post my screen for the internet to not care !"
Blah blah blah blah blah!
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LOL!
Nova, black, Android news, boring I know sorry. Quiet black Pixel 128gb.
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loving N to be honest at the moment...
Just waiting until Nova releases Pixel-style search and app drawer options. Stock until then.
This is me so far.
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Just waiting until Nova releases Pixel-style search and app drawer options. Stock until then.
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The current beta of Nova (5.0.0b6) can do this now. I swipe up from the dock to reveal the app drawer, which I've configured to be a box with the most recently used apps on top.
Lockscreen is boring. Nearly pure black besides notifications.
My Home Screen helps me be a productive phone user.
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What lock screen are you using? Since Ambient Display doesn't ever turn back on after the notification comes in, I'm looking for an alternative. I miss moto display already.
Google pixel launcher
xX5UN5H1N3Xx said:
Just waiting until Nova releases Pixel-style search and app drawer options. Stock until then.
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How did you change the date to weather on the home screen?
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Pretty basic, calculator is top priority when your a Service Advisor
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Hemotherapy said:
How did you change the date to weather on the home screen?
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Did you update the launcher? I don't remember ever having just the date there
Hemotherapy said:
How did you change the date to weather on the home screen?
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This came for me in an update from Google
Here's mine!
I tried sticking with stock launcher as long as I could but went back to smart launcher 3.
ourjim said:
This came for me in an update from Google
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Huh. Weird. I just updated it and it's still only showing me the month, day, and year :/
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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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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.
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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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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!
Why are some bright wallpapers foggy and cloudy near the search bar at the bottom, it looks washed out and horrible, is this because of Google's launcher?
Yes
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Yes
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Other than using dark wallpapers is there anyway to get rid of it?
Other than that use different launcher
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Other than that use different launcher
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Yeah, just use a different launcher like Nova. That issue is annoying. If you want like the at a glance widget, just use the Chronus app or Another Widget app
Cheers, just seems a bit weird Google would leave it like that in their own launcher.
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
I don't like nova
Triscuit said:
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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And that's what the Google launcher should look like, what the hell where they thinking!?
Triscuit said:
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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Can you please make s backup of your setup and share?
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Prattham said:
Can you please make s backup of your setup and share?
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Sure! Not sure how well it will restore for you though, I usually have to re set up "Another Widget" to look like at a glance. If you need help just let me know I'll help you get it looking like you want. Here you go: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odB-3Sle4zWiabrS-3HBlCWtXo99BSXJ/view?usp=drivesdk
oh.. thank lord for this thread... I was getting upset that I am on receiving end of a new screen issue. Thanks guys.. diff launcher or black wallpapers.. Thanks a lot for bringing my spirit back up.
Triscuit said:
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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What at a glance widget is that?
grokus said:
What at a glance widget is that?
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It's called "Another Widget"
BTW there was a bug with that but if you do change wallpapers a couple times itll work fine. I personally dont like nova because it looks different than pixel. the icons look weird or small or something
I was able to match the look of my pixel launcher with action launcher actually. It has a built-in at a glance widget and if you scale the icons to about 85 percent on action it matches it nearly exact.