I'm wondering which launcher to use on my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747. So I'm considering either Nova or Apex. I like how Nova Is more customizable but Apex has more functions. I also like the stock Touchwiz theme. Which launcher should I use? Also can anyone suggest any other launchers besides GO Launcher EX.
I personally use nova and I love it. It's fast and smooth.
Nova
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I also use Nova but have been trying Next Launcher for the past couple days and I like it so far for it being in the early stages.
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You should try ADW Launcher.It's one of the first, and it's come a long way.
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Nova prime mostly, but sometimes go back to apex they're both great
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I have 3 launchers set up which I swap between depending what I'm doing. I use Nova occasionally whilst driving. The gestures make it very easy to quickly open apps with one hand. I use TouchWiz daily for the S-Planner widget, which only works on TouchWiz. When I feel creative or get an idea for a UI I use sslauncher, which gives gridless design possibilities, overlapping widgets and resizable icons and the ability to have different wallpapers on every page. I use "Home chooser pro" to swap.
+1 for ADW! I use the paid version personally, and I love it.
I used apex for the longest time but recently switched to nova and love it.
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One of the first things I did was to install Nova Prime on my S3.
Nova. Nuff said.
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I switched to Nova because ADW was dead. Now it's back. Not sure I'll switch back to it.
Nova prime
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ADW EX, and nova are my favorite. I like ADW EX because you can scale the size of your icons.
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I use Nova Launcher and I love it. From my experience it is much smoother than the stock launcher.
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Nova +1
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Jaydawgx7 said:
ADW EX, and nova are my favorite. I like ADW EX because you can scale the size of your icons.
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I used ADW Ex for the longest time and thought it was great but switched to Holo HD and have been super happy with it since.
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Either nova prime or adw ex
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Holo Launcher HD Pro
I've used Holo HD before and didn't like it. What are the best features?
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Nova was updated today, now has jellybean search bar style. Looks good and runs great!
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Also has JB style app animations.
sweet as
i'll have to check it out. coming off Go Launcher and trying to decide between Nova and Apex. which one gets $4 from my Nexus 7 fund? hehe
comraderudy said:
i'll have to check it out. coming off Go Launcher and trying to decide between Nova and Apex. which one gets $4 from my Nexus 7 fund? hehe
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I had apex before....also worked well but nova just seems smoother.
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What is everyone's favorite launcher? I am running Stock TW rooted. Tried Launcher Pro, wasn't too impressed. What do you guys like?
Holo Launcher HD Pro
Nova Launcher here.
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Nova or apex. Ive noticed that Nova can be faster and less laggy but I think apex has a few more features.
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Paid for Apex Pro and tend to use it. Switch to Nova and Holo with some Roms. Always come back. Shut off all animations anyway.
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Ran Apex for the longest time, as ADW had been all but abandoned since ICS launched. But, now that ADW EX was finally updated; I'm back to running it again.
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What is the best launcher to replace the twlauncher?
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Apex imho. To each their own
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Nova prime + widgetlocker + tesla unread = FTW
I like to break stuff!
I'm a long time apex user, currently trying out nova though. Been through launcher pro, now that's abandoned though. Go is fun but not functional. Def down to nova and apex.
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nobisoreal said:
I'm a long time apex user, currently trying out nova though. Been through launcher pro, now that's abandoned though. Go is fun but not functional. Def down to nova and apex.
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To really experience all that is NOVA you must have Prime.
I like to break stuff!
+1 for Nova
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I'm a pretty big fan of this combination. I usually go stock on my phones, but I just felt adventurous (also, needed a little more launcher functionality).
Any suggestions on a better combo? Any Icon packs I should be looking at? Is there a better launcher for the N4 than Nova, or is that what a majority of you use?
I use Apex. Does that count?
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Jamal Ahmed said:
I use Apex. Does that count?
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+1 Apex rules, Nova drools.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!
upstandingcitizen said:
+1 Apex rules, Nova drools.
Imagination is for turbo-nerds who can't handle how kick-butt reality is!
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Nova > Apex
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Nova > Apex
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I use Nova, but I can't even tell the difference between Apex and Nova.
jeeholim said:
I use Nova, but I can't even tell the difference between Apex and Nova.
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Apex has a lot of features for free, were as in nova you have to pay for every decent feature.
+1 for apex, has always worked best for me. Tersus is a good icon pack and so is miui4
I'm still using adw launcher pro, am I missing out?
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ShawnRollicks3 said:
I'm still using adw launcher pro, am I missing out?
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ADW Pro is still nice after that last update, but I have to say Nova is my favorite these days.
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Launcher Pro 3D Icon Pack
where do i get this?
edit: is this the one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS55b3VybmFtZS55b3VyaWNvbnBhY2tuYW1lIl0.
im using the glass theme icons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.droidglass&hl=en
I use both paid versions. Currently running Nova but I switch every now and then when the other one has a new feature I really want. Both now have the ability to import settings from the other one so, it makes it really easy to switch back and forth.
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Sslauncher all the way coupled with any flavor icon u want
http://www.iconarchive.com/
Slim SON
So what kinds of Launcher's you guys using? My personal favorite has always been Holo Launcher Hd. Great launcher with tons of options. And I love the landscape home.
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I use nova.
I never tried anything else because I was always so happy with Holo. But I might try nova now. Great to hear other options.
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Action Launcher Pro
Apex pro
I've bought apex pro nova pro ilauncher and action launcher personally nova pro just has everything I need action launcher is nice easy to navigate and clean apex launcher I honestly probably won't use after using nova and ilauncher is just to troll but it is nice and smooth and has nice transitions
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Yeah I'd really have to say anything is better than touchwiz lol.
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Nova launcher has my vote.
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Alright guys! Totally sold on nova lol. It's really cool. Kinda glad I made this thread now. Thanks.
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t4d73 said:
Alright guys! Totally sold on nova lol. It's really cool. Kinda glad I made this thread now. Thanks.
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Just in case you are still not sold.. lol. I am adding another vote for nova launcher. Always keep coming back to it.
Random q: anybody know if there is a separate flashable file or something to get transition animations like the *gulp* iLauncher
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I'm rocking ADW Ex
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I rock adw and buzz launcher
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Buzz launcher is pretty slick if you want a totally different UI
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Next Launcher. You can actually score it free on Facebook too cause they post betas before they do a new release.
SS launcher was on Nova launcher for years and switched to this cause the scrolling up and down instead of pages. But also has pages. Great launcher
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I use TSF Shell. Best launcher ever if you can stomach the price.
Watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pnrB0ELcE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I love nova, but TSF is neat.
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I've bounced between Nova and Apex, but Nova mainly.
Both are pretty slick and both also put some effort into the notification side of things. I am accustomed to the bubble notifications and bothe Apex and Nova has them with support for Samsung Mail as well as Google Voice. Nova also supports MissedIt! which gives you bubble notifications for just about anything that puts a notification on the top status bar.
I wish more of these launchers would put more effort into the notification side.
Smart Launcher is where its at for me
Before they release an update the Go team releases a beta on Facebook that is fully functional. I purchased this launcher when it first was released but now you can pretty much get it for free. I think you will like it.
https://www.facebook.com/NextLauncher