Are you sticking with this launcher?

[robinhelenehebert]

Battery Drain with Nova Launcher

Anyone notice battery drain with Nova launcher?

 

[kenorian]

Re: Battery Drain with Nova Launcher

No....

 

[kenorian]

I like my icon set with Nova, and a bunch of other tweeks. Whatever makes you happy.

 

[EMGSM]

Stock here. I was stock on the 2XL as well.

 

[PhobicCarrot]

The main reason I stick w/ Nova is that the app drawer is a single long list. I cannot stand when the apps are listed in a grid. My (messed up) mind just cannot find the apps when presented in the grid format.

 

[gendo667]

I just want a smooth, pure stock experience, without modification.

Hell, I've been using Nova for years to simulate a stock experience. Currently got a Pixel look on my S8.

 

[JimmieCD]

When using Pixel Launcher occasionally I cannot hear audio of incoming calls. When using Nova Launcher I have never had audio problems with income calls. Oops, using Pixel 2.

 

[Davidoo]

Re: Battery Drain with Nova Launcher

Anyone notice battery drain with Nova launcher?

I haven't.

 

[SteelGator]

I'm sticking with the stock launcher. Every time this conversation comes up with a new device I feel like I am missing out on something because all the power users have Nova. Each time, I go an reinstall nova and spend some time setting it up and decide I don't like it any better than the stock launcher. It has tons of tweaks, but I just don't need them. Sometimes it is missing something that I really like on the stock launcher. I am not falling for it this time.

 

[rdubmu]

I love the Microsoft launcher!

 

[SRFast]

I am sticking with the stock launcher. I wish I could get rid of the white icon frames, but everything else is OK.

 

[nelamvr6]

The Pixel launcher is the best I've used so far, so I'm sticking with it. If it ain't broke...

 

[jmartin72]

I used Nova for years before I bought my first Nexus phone, and I've used the stock launcher ever since.

 

[pjniez]

Re: Nova uses Pie Gestures

Does Nova have the ability to change the navigation setup back to the traditional 3 button navigation setup?

I was wondering this same question myself. I don't think I could get used to not having the gestures instead of the three buttons and was hoping that a third party launcher could restore them.

No it doesn't.

Bummer! I can't believe Google isn't giving us the option to have the buttons and not have to use gestures! Guess I'll be sticking with my Galaxy S9+ (with Nova Launcher) a little longer.

 

[Paryank Kansara]

The feature of managing folders inside the app drawer itself is enough for me to stick with Nova Prime. The best part of it is, when I create a folder in app drawer and add a shortcut at desktop. They are automatically in sync. Meaning, adding/removing app in the folder automatically reflects changes in drawer and shortcut.

 

[robinhelenehebert]

I like my icon set with Nova, and a bunch of other tweeks. Whatever makes you happy.

What icons do you use?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Been going with the Pixel launcher for a while now. Probably going to stick with it.

 

[bhatech]

Other than locking desktop which prevent from accidentally moving icons, I'm good with Pixel launcher. Sticking with it, though also have Nova and others to try out once in a while if I get bored. But majority of times I'm with Pixel launcher.

 

[SupraLB]

I love Nova, never thought I would use a launcher. I have Pixel 2 XL. But to resize all my Icons smaller to fit most so many apps on 1 screen is great. I'm using 12x9 grid as home screen. On my App drawer, I can see every app in one screen using 12x10 grid, no scrolling. I've hidden a few, but its great to be able to see every app on 1 screen. I only scroll left/right for email widgets, calendar, memos, etc.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

If I get a Pixel I'll probably immediately switch to Nova. Love it on my GS8. Quick question:. In order to port over my exact settings in Nova from the S8 to Pixel would I just save my backup in Device Storage (on the S8)?