3rd Party Launcher like Nova Prime?

[Shamshi-Adad]

I'm new to Android after 10 year absence.

What is the advantage, purpose/benefit of a 3rd party "launcher"?

THANKS. Peace. Alan

 

[Carlo Villa]

^^^ customization

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

^^^ customization ??????

That's just not enough info. But still...

Peace. Alan

 

[monkeypimp]

That's just not enough info. But still...

Peace. Alan

While it may not be enough info, it really is the correct answer.

You can:
increase the grid size ...from 6x5 up to 8 x 7 rows and columns of icons.
change the grid size of the app drawer from 4x4 up to 6x6
change icon sizes, have labels on the icons, etc
ad gestures to icons...for example set your Internet icon to automatically go to search when you swipe up on the icon, etc
Increase the dock to have up to 7 icons and create up to 3 docks, and move the app drawer icon
backup and restore your launcher settings.

there is much more but I think those things alone make it a much more robust launcher.

 

[Carlo Villa]

That's just not enough info. But still...

Peace. Alan

Ok

there's so much literature about Nova Prime launcher out there....

My top 5 reasons why I love Nova Prime

1. "Lock Desktop" once activated you cannot accidentally move or delete apps by mistake on home screens.

2. Scroll effects.

3. Unread counts with Notifyer+

4. Looks beautiful

5. Multiple folders to choose from.

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

Ok

there's so much literature about Nova Prime launcher out there....

My top 5 reasons why I love Nova Prime

1. "Lock Desktop" once activated you cannot accidentally move or delete apps by mistake on home screens.

2. Scroll effects.

3. Unread counts with Notifyer+

4. Looks beautiful

5. Multiple folders to choose from.

So THAT's the advantage of a 3rd party launcher. Ok.
What does Nova Prime REPLACE then?

Peace. Alan

 

[wookiee2cu]

My favorites are custom folder icons, custom row/column and allowing continuous scroll of pages. By continuous scroll I mean say you only have 3 pages created, you scroll from right to left and once you are on the 3rd page it just stops, you then have to scroll left to right or hit the home button. With Nova, once you hit the 3rd page continue swiping and you are back on the first... this also works with the app drawer. Not earth shattering but it's the simple things like this that Nova provides which makes using this phone a better experience in my opinion.

 

[Carlo Villa]

So THAT's the advantage of a 3rd party launcher. Ok.
What does Nova Prime REPLACE then?

Peace. Alan

Replace? It is just another layer on top of Touchwiz, on top of Android.

It is just another way of interacting with your phone. Unlike IOS , which basically all phones are the same when it comes to looks and navigation.

I hope this makes sense lol

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

My favorites are custom folder icons, custom row/column and allowing continuous scroll of pages. By continuous scroll I mean say you only have 3 pages created, you scroll from right to left and once you are on the 3rd page it just stops, you then have to scroll left to right or hit the home button. With Nova, once you hit the 3rd page continue swiping and you are back on the first... this also works with the app drawer. Not earth shattering but it's the simple things like this that Nova provides which makes using this phone a better experience in my opinion.

My friend THAT'S an answer. I've been to the Play Store and read all there and looked at the graphics. But can you tell me why some people seem to imply that its a great performance enhancer is if was a "lag" preventative as well?

Thanks. Peace. Alan

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

Replace? It is just another layer on top of Touchwiz, on top of Android.

It is just another way of interacting with your phone. Unlike IOS , which basically all phones are the same when it comes to looks and navigation.

I hope this makes sense lol

That does makes sense.

Thanks. Peace. Alan

 

[Carlo Villa]

TOUCHWIZ homescreen

NOVA PRIME homescreen

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

You've ALL been very kind.

I get it now AND I will get/buy it later.

THANKS so much to all.

Peace. Alan

 

[alexeisch]

Do launchers like Nova Prime slow down the phone at all?

 

[thunderup]

TOUCHWIZ homescreen

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NOVA PRIME homescreen

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Are you still using the stock calendar app with Nova? I noticed it's a different icon and the date is actually correct. On my phone with Nova, the date on the calendar app always displays 30. I realize that's probably a limitation of going from Touchwiz to Nova, just wondering how you were able to do that if it's the stock app.

 

[dpham00]

So THAT's the advantage of a 3rd party launcher. Ok.
What does Nova Prime REPLACE then?

Peace. Alan

It replaces the touchwiz launcher(you can actually disable tw launcher with Nova installed)

 

[Carlo Villa]

Are you still using the stock calendar app with Nova? I noticed it's a different icon and the date is actually correct. On my phone with Nova, the date on the calendar app always displays 30. I realize that's probably a limitation of going from Touchwiz to Nova, just wondering how you were able to do that if it's the stock app.

Very good observation, no I am not using the stock calendar app.

I am using " today calendar widget " Cause it is the only app that will show the current date for today

 

[Shamshi-Adad]

It replaces the touchwiz launcher(you can actually disable tw launcher with Nova installed)

Thank YOU very much for that. Somehow - letting Nova Prime ride on top of TW didn't seem very tech savvy.

Peace. Alan

 

[Carlo Villa]

Do launchers like Nova Prime slow down the phone at all?

Not at all , smooth as butter

 

[thunderup]

Very good observation, no I am not using the stock calendar app.

I am using " today calendar widget " Cause it is the only app that will show the current date for today

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Great, thank you!

 

[cwbcpa]

Do launchers like Nova Prime slow down the phone at all?

I can tell you that Nova doesn't. I've used it on every phone I've had for the last 3 or 4 years. Other launchers might slow the phone down. I don't know as I don't mess with any others very much.