Is there a launcher that works well with the DNA?

mclarryjr

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You'll want to use either Nova or Apex with any phone running game ICS or Jellybean. There both pretty close in looks and options so you can't go wrong with either.

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I'm using ADW Launcher Pro because.... well because i've always used it, didn't see any reason to change even though i went from an Android 2.3 phone to 4.1.
Just got a very thorough update last month (i read). Works perfectly. Just as fast as Sense 4+ (which is all i had to compare it to).

Is there a reason to change?, anyone know the different launchers well enough to say why one is better than the other?
 

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Stock is working great for me so far. My first Sense phone and I am quite enjoying the touches to the UI I must say.
 

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Stock is working great for me so far. My first Sense phone and I am quite enjoying the touches to the UI I must say.

I'm with you, not my first sense phone but I really am enjoying sense 4+, Currently don't see any reason to go to something else. That is until the phone is full circle unlocked, then I will be putting AOSP ROM on it :)
 

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I'm also using Nova Launcher.

I just installed it yesterday, and I don't notice any lag or slowdown whatsoever!

Love the different transitions, as well as the option to hide apps Verizon was so gracious in providing, which I never asked for, and will never use.
 

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I've got to +1 all the Apex users. I haven't used Nova in a while but with Apex I get all the settings I need and some I didn't realize I needed including the scrolling dock icons (which very well could exist in Nova).

Fortunately, I don't think this is one of those topics that can spark any trolling arguments as most of them give you the same functionality with minor differences. I do think it's always worth messing with some of the other free versions of launchers out there as I wouldn't be surprised if most of us have gotten complacent with our old favorites and overlooked new ones.
 

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Add me to the list of nova launcher users. I wanted to stay stock cause I really have no problems with sense but the customization capabilities of Nova are too great to just settle for stock.

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I've tried GO Launcher and Launched pro which don't fit the screen. Any good launchers that fit and work well?

I personally can't stand Sense UI. I found Nova and it's amazing! Buy pro to get all features too but it's not needed to have an amazing pure Android experience. Nova Nova Nova!
 

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I use the icon size and maximize my grid to have that high resolution feel that you'd get on your high performance PC. Nova has the scrolling Dock but I don't care for it. I put Nova on my Xoom as well and it's like a new tablet. So many features that really give me a personalized experience. I'm in love with this launcher if you guys (and ladies if present) can tell......! LOL
 

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When I want stock, I use Nova. Great launcher with great features:) But for now, I'm enjoying my time back with Sense...haven't used it since I sold my Evo 3D in Nov 2011.

Love the different transitions, as well as the option to hide apps Verizon was so gracious in providing, which I never asked for, and will never use.

Between Android's ability to disable apps and Sense 4+'s ability to "hide" the couple Verizon apps that can't be disabled, I can't say I've missed this feature.
 
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I use next launcher on my EVO! It runs awesome, and looks great!
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Im using apex and it's working pretty well. I used nova/nova prime and it was good too until my dock disappeared on me everytime I locked my screen and unlocked it. Sticking with apex for now, I feel like the stock sense launcher is a tad faster though. Dunno yet.

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Just a screenshot. Wouldnt let me put it in my other post. Is it just me or do attached photos look terrible on here? Haha. Should have just hosted it from photobucket.


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