Have they done away with the built-in Assistive Light widget? I've been Googling and searching and wailing and gnashing my teeth all to no avail. The widget was one of my favorite things about my S4 because it was so simple and fast. I despise the 3rd party flashlight apps.
It's called Torch
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it comes with Torch widget
Oh, there it is. Derp.
I couldn't find it because apparently it's only available when you use TouchWiz. Thanks all.
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Oh, there it is. Derp.
I couldn't find it because apparently it's only available when you use TouchWiz. Thanks all.
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Hey bro, I'm using Apex... and just look what I found for you. ? just go to widgets, and look for "settings" widget.
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Hah, all right then...so you don't have to use TouchWiz to get the Torch widget, but you apparently do have to not use Go. Looks like I'm going launcher-shopping.
Get Apex. More free features compared to Nova, without having to pay extra.
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Yeah i can't find it in touchwiz anywhere.
TheArtiszan said:
Yeah i can't find it in touchwiz anywhere.
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i dont think your gonna find touchwiz anywhere as its already installed
cyberace1985 said:
i dont think your gonna find touchwiz anywhere as its already installed
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I meant touch. It is not available widget in touchwiz
TheArtiszan said:
Yeah i can't find it in touchwiz anywhere.
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I'm using Touchwiz and it's an available widget for me.
I found the Torch widget in Touchwiz and it works great, but I don't really care for the Touchwiz launcher. I tried Apex and Nova based on previous recommendations but they didn't really wow me as much as Go Launcher does...and, because apparently I have done something to anger the mobile gods, the Torch widget isn't available in Go. BUT! I did finally find a decent 3P flashlight in Tiny Flashlight + LED that gives you a 1x1 widget that acts very similarly to Torch and is actually pretty darn fast. Also, it keeps the light on even when you turn off the screen, and you can switch it off quickly from the notification panel, much like the stock widget. I am pleased.
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Have they done away with the built-in Assistive Light widget? I've been Googling and searching and wailing and gnashing my teeth all to no avail. The widget was one of my favorite things about my S4 because it was so simple and fast. I despise the 3rd party flashlight apps.
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They have included an assistive light. It is now in the quick launch apps in the notification panel. Pull down the panel - click edit - drag the torch button into the usable app area - delete your 3rd party (cr)app
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Have they done away with the built-in Assistive Light widget? I've been Googling and searching and wailing and gnashing my teeth all to no avail. The widget was one of my favorite things about my S4 because it was so simple and fast. I despise the 3rd party flashlight apps.
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Scroll over where it says S MEMO and to the right it says "Settings" if you click on it there's a light bulb with three lines and that's the flashlight
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Anyone know how to make my rooted captive have a 3d app tray ?
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Anyone know how to make my rooted captive have a 3d app tray ?
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Install Launcher Pro Plus it has that option and much more...It way better then Touch Wiz once you get it all set up...
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Install Launcher Pro Plus it has that option and much more...It way better then Touch Wiz once you get it all set up...
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Even the free version has the option for the 3d app drawer. I like it.
AJerman said:
Even the free version has the option for the 3d app drawer. I like it.
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yeah I love it too. Gives me the sense of sliding over a slippery block. beautiful. I've locked my phone down in terms of batt use and I leave this on cuz its so nice to look at
does anyone know of a standalone 3d app drawer? I dont need any of the launcherpro or awd or helix launcher features at this point
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770756
Maybe this is what you want. (I think it had a 3d app drawer).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770756
Maybe this is what you want. (I think it had a 3d app drawer).
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it's force closing on my evo...I think it's for eclair too, i'm running froyo. thanks though
Maybe you should check the Evo forums? I was assuming this was for a 2.1 Captivate.
now you're just overstating the obvious... i've searched through evo forums, all xda-dev. forums and google. I didnt just randomly land in the captivate thread...
I found the working version of the Launcher2.apk you recommended - it does exactly what I dont want - its just another launcher with home screen, 3d app drawer is just one of the things it does (not very well, too). I'm looking for a standalone 3d app drawer, not a launcher with its own home screen. You know, like any other app it would install an icon in programs list and with single click bring up the 3D app drawer, allowing to launch that same program list in fly-in effect 3D wheel
I do not believe there is a standalone application for just the app drawer, you'd have to replace the entire launcher.
really not one at all???? isn't that like standard to have a album or photo widget
I actually miss the photo widget too. They pulled a lot of widgets I used to use.
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I just noticed this.
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Photo, tasks, notes...all good widgets
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Along with system apps I don't want, I usually delete stock widgets as well. Why would you want that crap slowing your phone down? Just place a shortcut to the gallery on your home screen.
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Along with system apps I don't want, I usually delete stock widgets as well. Why would you want that crap slowing your phone down? Just place a shortcut to the gallery on your home screen.
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Because I'm different then you and like different things.. And that is OK.
So, deal with it and shut up.
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Is it possible to slow this phone down. Got a lot of stuff on mine and it still flies.
the widget def wouldn't slow down this fone, not with 2 gigs of ram
Rippley05 said:
Photo, tasks, notes...all good widgets
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I believe you can get a usable htc notes widget on the d3rp rom.
I do miss the tasks widget. I like the htc app, but have to use a gtasks widget now.
msimindlessmsi2 said:
Along with system apps I don't want, I usually delete stock widgets as well. Why would you want that crap slowing your phone down? Just place a shortcut to the gallery on your home screen.
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lol um wut? my evo lte never even slowed with the abundant **** i had on it let alone this phone..so your comment just makes you look like a jackass shut up already everybody's different
IMO, I think they've taken a lot of the widgets that weren't as mainstream as they used to be off. This was all part of the design process to slim down Sense.
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IMO, I think they've taken a lot of the widgets that weren't as mainstream as they used to be off. This was all part of the design process to slim down Sense.
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Which is beautiful. I love the striped down, minimalistic look. But... Photo widget.
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I agree and that photo album widget or whatever it is on the lockscreen says you can browse photos but I have yet to accomplish that without unlocking to home page :crying: Kinda useless on the lockscreen in my humble opinion. I guess a developer could tweak it so it could be put on a main screen but then again I don' see any user options either. Uh...
There are a couple in the playstore that are kinda cool. I have been keeping my eye on this one and it looks promising as far as user options and tweaking. It looks like it recently got tweaked for 4.2.2 so it is up to date in that regard. I am going to check it out and see how it runs on 4.1.2.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5nenBsYW5ldC5waG90b2dyaWR3aWRnZXQiXQ..
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I agree and that photo album widget or whatever it is on the lockscreen says you can browse photos but I have yet to accomplish that without unlocking to home page :crying: Kinda useless on the lockscreen in my humble opinion. I guess a developer could tweak it so it could be put on a main screen but then again I don' see any user options either. Uh...
There are a couple in the playstore that are kinda cool. I have been keeping my eye on this one and it looks promising as far as user options and tweaking. It looks like it recently got tweaked for 4.2.2 so it is up to date in that regard. I am going to check it out and see how it runs on 4.1.2.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5nenBsYW5ldC5waG90b2dyaWR3aWRnZXQiXQ..
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Ah yes, Photo Grid widget. I used it on AOSP ROM's for a while. just wasn't quite the same though. haven't used it in a while though, maybe some updates did it some good, I'll try it again I guess.
I did try that photo grid and it is pretty cool. It did appear laggy a few times and it did force close a couple of times. Hopefully we can get our phone updated to 4.2.2 and then this will be a great option. Anyways we gave it a try....
The idea of using another launcher on the gear, really makes it worthwhile.
Those of you who are using a different launcher, what are some of the widgets you are using?
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PhilPan said:
The idea of using another launcher on the gear, really makes it worthwhile.
Those of you who are using a different launcher, what are some of the widgets you are using?
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My favorite is the binary clock found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.pooley.binaryGlow24
And my 007 Goldeneye face I made in WatchStyler
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My favorite is the binary clock found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.pooley.binaryGlow24
And my 007 Goldeneye face I made in WatchStyler
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My favorite is the binary clock found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.pooley.binaryGlow24
And my 007 Goldeneye face I made in WatchStyler
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Maybe it's late. Maybe I'm just not as smart as I think I am. How the hell do you read that thing? lol
Mi|enko said:
Maybe it's late. Maybe I'm just not as smart as I think I am. How the hell do you read that thing? lol
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Just like this: http://www.wikihow.com/Read-a-Binary-Clock
CWeaver34 said:
My favorite is the binary clock found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.pooley.binaryGlow24
And my 007 Goldeneye face I made in WatchStyler
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Could you upload the background for Goldeneye? Man I miss playing that game. Missed it so much I have it loaded on my Gear just to show it can do it.
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PhilPan said:
The idea of using another launcher on the gear, really makes it worthwhile.
Those of you who are using a different launcher, what are some of the widgets you are using?
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I am using UCCW got tired if the lack of customization that watch styler had. UCCW is way better, more options.
have you found out to see the uccw menu on the gear? i want to lock the watch faces when you touch them..
Tasker+Zoom
menu
lfaitas said:
have you found out to see the uccw menu on the gear? i want to lock the watch faces when you touch them..
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or LMT
lfaitas said:
have you found out to see the uccw menu on the gear? i want to lock the watch faces when you touch them..
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Pie or UDN (Currently using UDN)
yes i also used udn and works fine!
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Pie or UDN (Currently using UDN)
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I'm sorry to ask such a basic question...but once you have Pie or UDN installed how do you lock the UCCW widget? Is it in the UCCW app or is it on the homescreen when you're looking at the widget? I really appreciate everyone's help!
I have 2 different screens set up in Nova and I change between them depending on if I'm at work or not. The one I use at work has Simple Calendar widget to show me my schedule as well as the time above it using Minimalistic Text widget.
The one I use when not at work is more minimal/stylish and just has a battery bar up the top and time in the middle. Both are Minimalistic Text widgets.
I also use LMT to give me a menu, home and back button when I swipe up from the bottom edge. I set the swipe zone to 1 pixel so you can't see it and you don't accidentally tap it when tapping icons in the dock.
I also set up the home button to toggle the dock in Nova. Before I did that, I found I would often accidentally turn the watch on with a motion and tap one of the dock icons if I was standing with my hands behind my back or arms crossed or something.
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I have 2 different screens set up in Nova and I change between them depending on if I'm at work or not. The one I use at work has Simple Calendar widget to show me my schedule as well as the time above it using Minimalistic Text widget.
The one I use when not at work is more minimal/stylish and just has a battery bar up the top and time in the middle. Both are Minimalistic Text widgets.
I also use LMT to give me a menu, home and back button when I swipe up from the bottom edge. I set the swipe zone to 1 pixel so you can't see it and you don't accidentally tap it when tapping icons in the dock.
I also set up the home button to toggle the dock in Nova. Before I did that, I found I would often accidentally turn the watch on with a motion and tap one of the dock icons if I was standing with my hands behind my back or arms crossed or something.
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How do you get the Minimalistic Text widget setup on your Gear? I created a widget on my phone, then exported it, then moved it to my Gear, but can't get Minimalistic Text on my Gear to recognize it. Can't figure out how to her to the menu to Import it.
Any help appreciated.
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I think you have to create/add a widget on your home screen first, then go into the Minimalistic Text preferences from the app drawer.
Select the widget you created, then from the menu options select import.
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Using this, and yes the entire thing is a widget.
richlum said:
I think you have to create/add a widget on your home screen first, then go into the Minimalistic Text preferences from the app drawer.
Select the widget you created, then from the menu options select import.
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Thanks. Problem was, because of the theme I'm using, I couldn't see the Menu or Save buttons. Just started poking around and finally found them. All is well now.
Thanks for your response.
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Using this, and yes the entire thing is a widget.
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What widget is that?
UCCW and this
Mod edit...addition
Here is the place for all those home screenshots, speed and battery stats etc...all others will be closed...this is it! Have fun, be respectful.....
We've mixed a photo/camera discussion with a battery life discussion?
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We've mixed a photo/camera discussion with a battery life discussion?
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Think the mod did that. my subject was post your pics
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50 percent
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Happy with this.
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keeping it clean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2681123&stc=1&d=1397267158
Here's how my home screen looks using Lumos icons with Nova Launcher
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Not to bad with battery life.
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Here's how my home screen looks using Lumos icons with Nova Launcher
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i have lumos as well but the way you coupled it with the cityscape makes the icon shadows even more relevant. brilliant. any reason to get nova prime? it adds motion sensors and screen actions but i'm happy with just using the ones already on the S5
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i have lumos as well but the way you coupled it with the cityscape makes the icon shadows even more relevant. brilliant. any reason to get nova prime? it adds motion sensors and screen actions but i'm happy with just using the ones already on the S5
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thanks!
to be honest regarding Prime, I'm not really sure what it adds. I purchased that many years ago so I just am used to having it. I do use a gesture to swipe up on the app drawer icon in order to launch Google Now.
Here's an update, I changed my Desktop Grid to be 8 rows by 5 columns so I could do a 3x3 grid in the middle...
EDIT: I also found a font I really like in the Play Store... called Husser in the "Neat Fonts" package
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thanks!
to be honest regarding Prime, I'm not really sure what it adds. I purchased that many years ago so I just am used to having it. I do use a gesture to swipe up on the app drawer icon in order to launch Google Now.
Here's an update, I changed my Desktop Grid to be 8 rows by 5 columns so I could do a 3x3 grid in the middle...
EDIT: I also found a font I really like in the Play Store... called Husser in the "Neat Fonts" package
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yea i have my Google Now launching when i press the Home button when it's already on the home screen, i love nova it's so good. yea i don't see the benefit of Prime so i'll just stick to free
As far as I can tell, the only benefit with prime (for my needs) are the app drawer additions, such as hiding apps, tabs, tab groups, etc...and maybe icon size. I haven't upgraded to Prime yet, but seriously considering it just for those features.
I constantly use nova prime. Mostly with the swipe gestures to open apps or for dialing shortcuts.
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karmuh said:
As far as I can tell, the only benefit with prime (for my needs) are the app drawer additions, such as hiding apps, tabs, tab groups, etc...and maybe icon size. I haven't upgraded to Prime yet, but seriously considering it just for those features.
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Prime is well worth it in my opinion, especially for the gestures alone. I see myself using the feature all the time, for example I have the "Double Tap" set to the status bar; so when I double tap my screen the status bar dissapears/or reappears. Helps a lot with screen space (that status bar can be annoying).
The icon size is great if you're looking for something less in size, I tend to think the stock icon size is a bit over whelming.
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Prime is well worth it in my opinion, especially for the gestures alone. I see myself using the feature all the time, for example I have the "Double Tap" set to the status bar; so when I double tap my screen the status bar dissapears/or reappears. Helps a lot with screen space (that status bar can be annoying).
The icon size is great if you're looking for something less in size, I tend to think the stock icon size is a bit over whelming.
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Yeah, the more I read about the gestures, the more I'm inclined to get prime lol
I'll most likely upgrade it by tonight
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co.ag.2005 said:
thanks!
to be honest regarding Prime, I'm not really sure what it adds. I purchased that many years ago so I just am used to having it. I do use a gesture to swipe up on the app drawer icon in order to launch Google Now.
Here's an update, I changed my Desktop Grid to be 8 rows by 5 columns so I could do a 3x3 grid in the middle...
EDIT: I also found a font I really like in the Play Store... called Husser in the "Neat Fonts" package
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DUDE! What widget is that for your time, date, etc. Love it!
cwburns32 said:
DUDE! What widget is that for your time, date, etc. Love it!
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Also need uccw.
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Also need uccw.
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Thanks so much! Your setup looks great!
Still experimenting, but here's what I've done so far:
And here's my battery stats:
Absolutely loving the battery life on this phone.
So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
LOTS of customizations.
Resizing of all third party apps
Resizing of the desktop and drawer
Font customization
Lollipop animations
Custom Google search widget
Custom animation speed
Forced landscape mode
And many more. ..
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hendog4385 said:
LOTS of customizations.
Resizing of all third party apps
Resizing of the desktop and drawer
Font customization
Lollipop animations
Custom Google search widget
Custom animation speed
Forced landscape mode
And many more. ..
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there is no questions any custom launcher bring added functionality. I personally can't live without a 5x5 grid, badge notification on almost any app and a vertical scroll drawer. The lollipop animations are also pretty cool
You my friend must be using a different version then all of us. So many features. Blows tw away by miles.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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Are you joking? You must be joking
So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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Thanks, that was the kind of answer I was hoping for.
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So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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That's awesome that you did that.
My personal favorite is assigning Shortcuts to App Icon swipe up. (Direct Dial Wife on swipe up of Phone Icon)
Araltd said:
So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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Changing icons individually or as a pack, multiple docks, transition effects, size of icons can be changed, swipe action for individual icons, folders can be changed, several add ons suchs as unread counts, now comes the final question - did you use the pay or the free version. A lot of the really cool stuff is only available in a paid version and trust me it is lightning fast compared to touchwiz.
I'm using nova prime. I'm still learning, this is the first time I've ever used anything other than what was baked into whatever Rom I was using. My last phone was the s3 and Darth stalker had the Xperia launcher I think... I've been using touchwiz was the last month, I just didn't like the menu (app draw) key on the right side.
Araltd said:
I'm using nova prime. I'm still learning, this is the first time I've ever used anything other than what was baked into whatever Rom I was using. My last phone was the s3 and Darth stalker had the Xperia launcher I think... I've been using touchwiz was the last month, I just didn't like the menu (app draw) key on the right side.
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Well it looks like nova has been great for you. Even answered your question in the other thread for what you wanted. Say NOVA IS GREAT. SAY IT. LOL
BAD ASS NOTE 4
I tried it a few times. I'm with op can't see any real.benefits.
Only launcher that I used for more than 1 hour was the Aviate one.
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Nova restore option is anoother HUGE plus
I love the back-up restore option with Nova prime that I can use to quickly restore all my short cuts and widgets. Even between devices. I would use for this alone.
Araltd said:
So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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OP you may want to try "Go Launcher EX" its more user friendly in my opinion. I love it because the them options and whatnot with it are endless.
I seriously love Nova launcher it's always been my go to and I've tried quite a few. I wish it was possible to pin action memos as a widget though. It's not enough to get me to stop using Nova, but damn that would be perfect if it was possible.