Just wondering what launcher everyone is using. I like how smooth the stock Pixel launcher is on it but drives me nuts that I cant mess with grid size or have pull down notification panel from anywhere like on Nova. When I use Nova it doesnt seem as smooth to me almost like it stutters when I go to Google Now or opening and closing apps. Never has done it before on any other phone besides this one. Just wondering what everyone is using and if there are other options that have that pull down option. I know i can use the fingerprint scanner to pull down on Pixel but it doesnt feel natural to me after so many years with Nova.
Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
CyberpodS2 said:
Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
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Yeah I've had it I dunno how many years and that's what is weird why it stutters on this one of all the phones I've had.
Also been using Nova Prime for a long time on numerous device's!
Nova prime since first Nexus phone, every year new one, now pixel 2 xl, never failed on me.
Another loyal Nova user here. The amount of custom features is worth it
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Been using Google now launcher for a while with xgels module (RIP) then switched to Nova prime until I got my phone and now rocking DU rom with GNL hider module and it's working flawlessly.
Nova prime FTW!
Always, Nova Prime
Apex Launcher has all the same features as Nova, but I don't think it has the Google feed integrated.
The Microsoft Launcher has a fresh take that is also visually appealing.
And finally, Evie Launcher is worth checking out. It's not as feature packed but it's growing every week.
CyberpodS2 said:
Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
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+1111111 best money you'll spend!
Gilley said:
Yeah I've had it I dunno how many years and that's what is weird why it stutters on this one of all the phones I've had.
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I think this is my 4th device with Nova Prime and of all the issues on all those devices, Nova was never, ever a problem.
Leads me to think might be something else, since you're the first user I've heard on this device having a problem with Nova, and with so many people using it, if there were an issue with Nova itself, surely more people would have it as well.
You running Xposed or something that could be messing with it?
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+1111111 best money you'll spend!
I think this is my 4th device with Nova Prime and of all the issues on all those devices, Nova was never, ever a problem.
Leads me to think might be something else, since you're the first user I've heard on this device having a problem with Nova, and with so many people using it, if there were an issue with Nova itself, surely more people would have it as well.
You running Xposed or something that could be messing with it?
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Nope I am completely stock not rooted. I had the one options in developer turned to .5 for animations and turned it back and didn't see any real change. And by stutter I don't mean like horrible can't stand it. It's just like a tiny tiny hiccup of movement. I love the phone and it's not big deal to me because I like Nova that much just was curious to see if anyone else had the problem and or use another launcher that I could try out and see. I tried lawnchair and it seems smooth when it doesn't crash on me. That is more annoying then the small stutter on Nova.
My 5th device with Nova Prime! ?
Nova Prime since my S4 days ????
Google pixel launcher.
Works fine.
What will nova launcher do better?
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Google pixel launcher.
Works fine.
What will nova launcher do better?
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Read my post. I said what I liked about Nova over the stock one.
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Nope I am completely stock not rooted. I had the one options in developer turned to .5 for animations and turned it back and didn't see any real change. And by stutter I don't mean like horrible can't stand it. It's just like a tiny tiny hiccup of movement. I love the phone and it's not big deal to me because I like Nova that much just was curious to see if anyone else had the problem and or use another launcher that I could try out and see. I tried lawnchair and it seems smooth when it doesn't crash on me. That is more annoying then the small stutter on Nova.
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Did you give lawnchair access to storage? It crashed pretty frequently on me too until i did this.:good:
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Did you give lawnchair access to storage? It crashed pretty frequently on me too until i did this.:good:
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Yea it has access to everything. I emailed the developer yesterday but haven't heard back
I've been using Flick Launcher Pro for the past week and although it's in development, it shows a ton of upside. Nova is a more polished as it stands right now but Flick will get better with time. Flick gives you all the goodness of stock plus a lot of extra customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universallauncher.flicklauncherpro
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I've been using Flick Launcher Pro for the past week and although it's in development, it shows a ton of upside. Nova is a more polished as it stands right now but Flick will get better with time. Flick gives you all the goodness of stock plus a lot of extra customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universallauncher.flicklauncherpro
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I love trying new launchers that rethink how we should interact with our phones. Nova is great, but it's just more if the same old launcher UI that hasn't evolved much since the early days of Android. Thanks for the non-Nova suggestion!
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Hey guys wanted to ask can someone recommend me on a good launcher to use on AOKP M3 , im currently using Nova but i dont see any diffrence from it and the default launcher except of some moving dock and THATS it.
could someone recommend on a good/fast/not battery eater/interactive launcher?
Thx
Edit : A lock screen widget to show missing calls and sms or a launcher feuture?
Nova never did feel right to me so I never gave it a chance. I threw Apex launcher on and I'm quite content with it. A good amount of customization but updates seem to be slow. A lot of promised features though so it's one to keep tabs on.
I'm using it right now and it works for me.
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I am using ADW EX right now and its pretty rich in customization. If you really want something with WOW factor check out THIS BEAST
Apex Launcher.
Its like Nova but way more graphical effects. You can get the Beta over in the Nexus S forums.
I've been using ADW Launcher EX for as long as I can remember and I feel it to be the best for what I need it to do.
Im using nova. it comes with frequent updates. no issues with it since i had my device.
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Im using nova. it comes with frequent updates. no issues with it since i had my device.
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I didnt say they have issues, i just said they dont change anything, i dont FEEL there is a launcher.
I don't like go launcher too much, wallpaper doesnt stick very well either. Any suggestions?
I didn't like go launcher too much either, it's better on a phone. I just started using apex launcher and I love it. Not sure if adw works but It was one of my favorites on my HTC, imagine it would be pretty good for tablet
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I use Nova on all my devices and it works without issue on the 8.9
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I use Nova on all my devices and it works without issue on the 8.9
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I too prefer Nova. It feels light and fast.
I have used apex launcher and liked it. Now I'm on CM10.1
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I use Nova on all my devices and it works without issue on the 8.9
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Unfortunately, it has the same issue as other third-party launchers (except ADW): you can't move icons around in landscape mode as a result of a screen rotation bug.
Has anyone tried Trebuchet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674
I may give this a try. I've only just finished rooting and I haven't installed a launcher yet.
Go Launcher HD also works well and does not exhibit the landscape-mode rotation bug when moving icons around.
just started using Smart Launcher, and so far I really like it. It's minimalist yet pretty customizable and automatically categorizes apps. It's also seems to have a much lower footprint than the stock launcher so everything's a lot more responsive.
I tried out different launchers and ended up with APEX, it is working very good, never any issues. Feels like a real ICS/JB tablet.
Holo laucher HD is also light and very pretty! It's worth trying it!
NOVA issues?
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I use Nova on all my devices and it works without issue on the 8.9
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I'm not sure what the deal is but I used KindleFree to "hack" the 8.9 a bit and Nova seems to be very glitchy/sluggish. It doesn't hold the wallpaper beyond a few days (reverts back to stock ice cream sandwich rainbow looking wallpaper). My folders and apps seem to stay put though. Anyone else battling this? It really struggles when I get notifications in the drawer. I have to actually reboot it a lot, as it freezes up on me.
I have tried uninstalling it and reinstalling. No dice. Can't really wipe things out (system, dalvik, etc.) either being a semi-hack with KindleFree. I would love a workable ROM on this like CM10 or something. Seems complicated though.
Another vote for Nova...I use it across every device I can
Honestly Nova launcher is not your best bet because it is not made for tablets. My suggestion is Apex Launcher. Its almost virtually identical but features tablet mode and is light weight and fast. Now if you wanna make it run flawless your gonna have to tweak your device to act better. My suggestion is SetCPU for over/underclocking and Pimp My Rom for everything else. After I did that my Apex launcher behavedand still behaves quite nicely.
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Does the Pixel 2 launcher allow for the pull down anywhere on screen for notification bar like Nova does? I've read a couple websites say that its an option now but I cant find it for the life of me.
I'm guessing not. They must've removed it as I'm pretty sure the beta O launchers had it.
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I'm guessing not. They must've removed it as I'm pretty sure the beta O launchers had it.
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Yea, all the articles are a month old it seems like so you could be right. Only reason I really want Nova is for that alone. I know you can do it with the fingerprint scanner but just feels unnatural. Watching my battery life (which i'm plenty good on) Nova seems to be taking up like 5-10% a day which i've never noticed on other phones. Maybe I will do a reinstall of Nova and try it out.
I found the fingerprint scanner gesture annoying. somehow I kept triggering it.
Apparently the rootless modded Pixel 2 launcher has this feature, but with one catch: Pixel phones need to be rooted...
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Apparently the rootless modded Pixel 2 launcher has this feature, but with one catch: Pixel phones need to be rooted...
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Haha yeah I saw that as well... dumb
Even though I'm a current Nova user on my P2 XL, I'm wondering if there are any Microsoft Launcher users out there
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Even though I'm a current Nova user on my P2 XL, I'm wondering if there are any Microsoft Launcher users out there
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I'm sure there are....but out of curiosity, why do you care?
Just wondering if it was any good
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Just wondering if it was any good
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Gotcha.
Why not try it yourself? I do that every so often but always find my way back to Nova as well. Although I'm using the pixel launcher now until Nova fixes the back button always showing bug.
I've used it in the past. It's very nice, but it pushes their ecosystem pretty heavily so it doesn't make sense to use it unless you're a big Microsoft services user.
I have been using it for about a year now, very happy with it. Was using it on an S7 edge, and now on the 2XL. No complaints at all with it.
For me, total launcher only is serving purpose for so long. Never such huge customization possible launcher on play store till date.
MS launcher used a while back to try but it was not at all stable at that time and it suddenly used to restart and all my customization disappear forever.
Title says it all ... I had already reported this in another thread somewhere ...
However, I was not aware that this is actually a Google issue, explained here:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1018524&p=6907317&viewfull=1#post6907317 or
Nova Launcher
The premier custom launcher for Android, loved by over 50 million.
novalauncher.com
Many of you probably knew this, I did not ...
Still, I used Nova on OnePlus 8 pro as well and there such issues were NOT present.
Anyway, looks like we'll just have to accept it.
I've not experienced these issues on my P6P. I'm trying it now and Chrome and Pocket Casts seem to open up immediately. Same with the other listed issues: Clear All is there, and the animations look just a fluid.
Nova is working fine on my P6P, i can return to the home screen and open something else instantly.
Gestures have worked fine with Nova for some time, they worked from the off on my Pixel 5 and that was in October 2020.
Use quickswitch
GitHub - skittles9823/QuickSwitch
Contribute to skittles9823/QuickSwitch development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I know the delay you're referring to, it's certainly a minor annoyance but not enough of a deal breaker for me to no longer use Nova - the benefits outweigh such a con!
I'm intrigued by QuickSwitch but see Nova isn't supported so unsure if this would even be able to help?
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I know the delay you're referring to, it's certainly a minor annoyance but not enough of a deal breaker for me to no longer use Nova - the benefits outweigh such a con!
I'm intrigued by QuickSwitch but see Nova isn't supported so unsure if this would even be able to help?
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Ah sorry I wasn't paying attention. I know I had/have the delay with lawnchair and this always fixes it. Think it's something to do with recents.
No worries
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Ah sorry I wasn't paying attention. I know I had/have the delay with lawnchair and this always fixes it. Think it's something to do with recents.
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No worries at all!
I'd stick with the pixel launcher mods but I like being able to rename honescreen apps/folders....
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Title says it all ... I had already reported this in another thread somewhere ...
However, I was not aware that this is actually a Google issue, explained here:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1018524&p=6907317&viewfull=1#post6907317 or
Nova Launcher
The premier custom launcher for Android, loved by over 50 million.
novalauncher.com
Many of you probably knew this, I did not ...
Still, I used Nova on OnePlus 8 pro as well and there such issues were NOT present.
Anyway, looks like we'll just have to accept it.
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Are you using the latest beta build of NOVA Launcher? As of this writing, that would be 7.0.54.
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Are you using the latest beta build of NOVA Launcher? As of this writing, that would be 7.0.54.
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Yes ... version 7.0.54 ...