Right now I am using a Pixel XL and decided to purchase the Note 8 and try it out. One of the main things I'm worried about is going from a stock Android experience to TouchWiz. What is the best way (apps or anything) to imitate the UI of a Google Pixel phone on a Note 8?
michaelearth said:
Right now I am using a Pixel XL and decided to purchase the Note 8 and try it out. One of the main things I'm worried about is going from a stock Android experience to TouchWiz. What is the best way (apps or anything) to imitate the UI of a Google Pixel phone on a Note 8?
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Nova Launcher Prime + Sesame Shortcuts + Nova Google Companion
Pixel XL launcher works fine on the Note 8. Even as the search button on the bottom of the screen.
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babbar559 said:
Nova Launcher Prime + Sesame Shortcuts + Nova Google Companion
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Where do you download the Nova Google Companion?
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rbeavers said:
Pixel XL launcher works fine on the Note 8. Even as the search button on the bottom of the screen.
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The only thing that sucks is that you can't change the icons on that launcher. If I use that launcher, I want Pixel icons.
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Where do you download the Nova Google Companion?
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Google it.
Maybe have a look at Lawnchair, a launcher built from the ground up to offer the Pixel experience on any Android handset:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/ch.deletescape.lawnchair
I'm in a similar position to you coming from the Pixel to the Note. I've used an S7 before and quite like a few aspects of "Samsung Experience" but I do like the Pixel launcher.
Using Lawnchair. Not bad.
Wish it was pixel 2 launcher (esque) with the search bar under the icons.
Action launcher is a pretty sweet setup. Notification dots, swipe left for Google now integration and everything works.
It has custom icon support.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Looks like there are some decent options to get the pixel launcher experience. But what about the status bar, settings menu and notifications?
Also, typically how quick is Samsung to update their Note line to the newest Android software?
First install this theme
http://www.samsung.com/global/themestore/index.html?appId=minuhome.Oreo&SITE_CODE=us
Then install this great port of the Pixel 2 launcher
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
Then install Google keep, Calendar, Gmail, Android Messages to replace the Samsung stock apps.
Enjoy your Pixelized Note!
laureanop said:
First install this theme
http://www.samsung.com/global/themestore/index.html?appId=minuhome.Oreo&SITE_CODE=us
Then install this great port of the Pixel 2 launcher
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
Then install Google keep, Calendar, Gmail, Android Messages to replace the Samsung stock apps.
Enjoy your Pixelized Note!
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First link. ...
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IDK why the link doesn't work. It's this theme:
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What's the best launcher for the N7? If other, please specify which one.
In my opinion, I enjoy using NOVA.
Nova
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I should've added Go Launcher to the poll.
I've never used a bad launcher. Apex is my current favorite. My least favorite was Go.
*nvm*
Nova for me, just like how they are showing the initiative
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completely stock, Jelly Bean!
When using Samsung, HTC phones you become so jealous of the stock android launcher that it becomes an obsession.
Whilst touchwiz and sense offer some things that are better, as a past/current user of these phones, we just want to speed and compatibility that nexus devices can offer.
I don't think I'll ever root & install a custom rom on my Nexus 7, it's sexy, super fast & smooth & just what I wanted.
Enough to make me also consider a Nexus phone as my next phone too.
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I use go launcher ex, not the HD tablet version. The one for the phone just works better for me.
I like the paid version of Nova the best, but if I wanted a free replacement I'd go with Apex.
At the moment I like the stock launcher the best. I can't really seem to get either Nova or Apex to look the way I want them to.
Apex for some reason I can't have 6 rows in landscape mode, because the gap between the icons and the labels is larger than normal that the labels end up vanishing with more than 5 rows in landscape.
Also I don't like how the dock bar rotates with the screen.
Nova launcher seems to have gotten better after the recent update, I can move icons easier now. One cosmetic issue that bugs me though is I've turned off the google search bar, however in landscape mode it still shows the divider bar between where the search bar was and the rest of the screen on the left side. I really wish that could be removed.
raptir said:
I like the paid version of Nova the best, but if I wanted a free replacement I'd go with Apex.
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this
Mandated from Stannis Baratheon
Currently using apex pro, also use adw pro
But I have pre ordered chameleon which will dominate.
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Nova is amazing, and blazingly fast. Very clear difference from Apex, which I used for a few days. Sticking with Nova Pro.
I like sslauncher. Different and loved it on my note as well. Just wished had more themes
From the Note to Nexus 7
Stock is great, using Nova to hide apps and sort apps into folders though, and is just as good
Using Nova Prime. Mimics 4.1 quite well and adds more function. No regrets. The reason I purchased Prime is because I already own Widget Locker and I chose to continue my support for the developer.
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Using Nova Prime. Mimics 4.1 quite well and adds more function. No regrets. The reason I purchased Prime is because I already own Widget Locker and I chose to continue my support for the developer.
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Does nova have the new jb launcher features like auto size and move /toss away effects?
I know apex doesn't.
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Yea it does. And nova is my favorite so far, have yet to try apex though.
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clankfu said:
I should've added Go Launcher to the poll.
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Should also add Stock as well Not everybody uses a 3rd-party launcher
Ive gone from Samsung devices to lg to Nexus.. Never really gone with a 3rd party launcher.
Robert7107 said:
Ive gone from Samsung devices to lg to Nexus.. Never really gone with a 3rd party launcher.
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Google Now Launcher.
Nova Launcher prime
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Robert7107 said:
Ive gone from Samsung devices to lg to Nexus.. Never really gone with a 3rd party launcher.
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Nova Prime...no matter how often I try others, I keep returning to it. Constantly improving, intuitive, lean and fast.
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micmars said:
Nova Prime...no matter how often I try others, I keep returning to it. Constantly improving, intuitive, lean and fast.
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Me too. I gave up looking about a year ago.
Nova prime. It so flexible yet so much like stock launcher. I love it. I use it on all my android devices
Nova Prime as primary and Apex Launcher as Secondary
Nova launcher prime because it has the coolest name.
Nova Prime is the way to go! Respect to the Dev for constant updates and beta's!
Nova Prime, it looks like stock google now launcher, only with the best options and customizations.
Robert7107 said:
Ive gone from Samsung devices to lg to Nexus.. Never really gone with a 3rd party launcher.
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Nova Launcher Prime. The best launcher I've ever used. Simple, Minimal, Heavily Customizable, Smooth, looks very close to GNL.
Did I hear someone say Nova Launcher Prim?:good:
Nova Prime!
Nova Launcher Prime
Sure Nova Prime
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Nova prime on all my devices.
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Nova Prime on all my devices.
Action launcher 3! Can't use any other launcher now.
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Nova Prime on all my devices.
Google Now Launcher.
The only gripe I have with Nova Prime is that the Google search bar is just so damn slow to use, takes a long time to open (as it opens the Google app) and the Google now launcher has (obviously) a much faster access to Google search and Google now.
I HATE it being in the bottom right corner. There must be a way, right?
S-pen'd from my Note 7!
Briankbl said:
I HATE it being in the bottom right corner. There must be a way, right?
S-pen'd from my Note 7!
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Not that I can tell. Then I use Nova Prime anyway. With Nova, you can move that button wherever you like.
Second that, Nova is your best bet
The Google Now launcher puts it in the middle.
Briankbl said:
I HATE it being in the bottom right corner. There must be a way, right?
S-pen'd from my Note 7!
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I always wondered that too. Can't believe they don't give is that option. Oh well went back to my trusty Nova prime.
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Just wanted to add another one for Nova prime here
With Nova Prime do you lose the edge functionality or the S Pen usability?
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Cyberguycpt said:
With Nova Prime do you lose the edge functionality or the S Pen usability?
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No
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Cyberguycpt said:
With Nova Prime do you lose the edge functionality or the S Pen usability?
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Unlike the Google Now Launcher, you don't lose any functionality using Nova Prime.
Why can't Nova prime just be the default launcher. It is just so damn glorious. I just put it on my phone and the difference was like night and day from the touchwiz launcher.
I've been using Nova Prime for years, I was just wanting to give TW a shot because of the themes, but I just can't get over not being able to move the App Drawer icon...
S-pen'd from my Note 7!
Briankbl said:
I've been using Nova Prime for years, I was just wanting to give TW a shot because of the themes, but I just can't get over not being able to move the App Drawer icon...
S-pen'd from my Note 7!
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Samsung has stuck that button over there since about Gingerbread. Sucks!
Please provide a Pixel experience version for the Nexus 6
benbenyo said:
Please provide a Pixel experience version for the Nexus 6
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I'm not sure what you mean by "Pixel experience", but I can tell you that the Pixel launcher works on shamu, and with a couple of trivial changes to build.prop, Google Assistant works as well.
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SteveYoungs said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "Pixel experience", but I can tell you that the Pixel launcher works on shamu, and with a couple of trivial changes to build.prop, Google Assistant works as well.
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Plus launcher animation, round icons.. Earth wallpapers plus more.
because 32bit.
If you can follow the link for nougat ROM in my signature by @mdalexca the latest 12-13 build has working built in pixel home button animation, pixel theme and google assistant.... Runs really well for me...YMMV. also read the Google plus thread as I'm using opengapps aroma and they can be tricky to install
Do you want to share your home screen with eventually name of your "tricks"(launcher app icon ecc...)?
Everything stock google search wallpaper.
Stock Pixel Launcher with Pixel Launcher Editor for customizations.
Using Microsoft Launcher.
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With Nova.
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eg1122 said:
Stock Pixel Launcher with Pixel Launcher Editor for customizations.
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That looks ****ing cool tbh.
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With Nova.
Nova launcher, Fila icons and amoled livewallpaper (+my netatmo weather Station widgets)
Nova launcher with flight icon pack
Smart Launcher with Adaptive Icons.
Stock with wallpaper from Wallipop.
Stock. iOS 14 KWGT.
jdubya45 said:
Stock. iOS 14 KWGT.
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Where did you get that widget?
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My usual icons and folders.
They are quick enough so I don't need to deal with the horizontal scrollable overview menu to switch to another apps. (Expect to switch between the las two apps. For that I use the gesture nav)
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Nova. Candycon icons. KWGT date widget. Light and dark theme.
I'm getting used to my previous phones homescreen, just carrying it over:
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With Nova.
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Cheers, I've found that wallpaper and added it to my dark theme. Looks great at night
Been using this for years! I tap Google for Google Search/Voice Search (not Assistant).
Don't bother asking what Icon Pack, it's 6 or 7 packs accumulated over years. Mainly Cornie and Minty Pro though.
Nova Launcher.
Here's mine. Using Nova with custom icon pack and stock live wallpaper.
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