How do you customize your note 9?

[RedMage36]

I recently wanted to start customizing my note 9. I have used different wall papers and themes, but I wanted to start using widgets and what not. So I downloaded HD widgets and half the time, I can't get it to work. I tried seeing it was "sleeping" and its not. Either I can put the app on the grid because its too big, or when I do the widget ends up not working.

I really want to do the cool things that I see on the home screen forum, but I have no idea where to start. Is there anyone that can tell me where to get started on customization for the Note 9?

 

[pizza_pablo]

Nova Launcher Prime
Galaxy Themes
Goodlock: Quickstar, Routines, Clockface
Swift Installer
Moonshine icon pack
Perfect icon pack
Automate It
Pixel Pill
Navbar Apps: dynamic setting for all apps, except 2 that are always with dark navbar, because I use them while driving; Car Home Ultra & Waze

 

[mustang7757]

Nova Launcher Prime
Galaxy Themes
Goodlock: Quickstar, Routines, Clockface
Swift Installer
Moonshine icon pack
Perfect icon pack
Automate It

I need some moonshine after this list

 

[pizza_pablo]

Goodlock goodies

 

[mustang7757]

Goodlock goodies

Every Samsung phone shouldn't be without this Good Lock

 

[pizza_pablo]

Main home screen

 

[pizza_pablo]

Second and only other home screen

 

[pizza_pablo]

Every Samsung phone shouldn't be without this Good Lock

I know, right?!
There are so many choices!

 

[pizza_pablo]

Quick Settings and notifications

 

[mustang7757]

Dang you got lots of stuff going on, on the home screen but I like it lol

Main home screen

 

[mustang7757]

I know, right?!
There are so many choices!

True..

 

[pizza_pablo]

Settings.
Yeah, I like it dark!

 

[pizza_pablo]

Dang you got lots of stuff going on, on the home screen but I like it lol

Yeah, I know, but it works for me.
There so much room!
Only 2 home screens.

 

[mustang7757]

Yeah, I know, but it works for me.
There so much room!
Only 2 home screens.

I like how you kept the dock with bigger icons and on screen icons smaller kinda out the way

 

[pizza_pablo]

I like how you kept the dock with bigger icons and on screen icons smaller kinda out the way

Yeah, they get small when you folderize them.
You can see a few single icons on the second home screen (Play Store, Tapatalk, AC, xda) and they are regular size.

Hey! I found another, while looking back at my home screen...
Pixel Pill is the app /widget that is my google search. It's the colored 'G', in the center, 2 rows above the dock.

All of this customizability is the reason I no longer need root.

Does Package Disabler Pro count as a customization, since it keeps me on the Oreo?

 

[mustang7757]

Yeah, they get sneak when you folderize them.
You can see a few single icons on the second home screen (Play Store, Tapatalk, AC, xda) and they are regular size.

Hey! I found another, while looking back at my home screen...
Pixel Pill is the app /widget that is my google search. It's the colored 'G', in the center, 2 rows above the dock.

All of this customizability is the reason I no longer need root.

Does Package Disabler Pro count as a customization, since it keeps me on the Oreo?

Yeah I remember that widget pixel pill , use to have it on my phone.

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

Personally I like to keep my phone as clean as possible in regards to apps , widgets etc.

I own Nova Prime but haven't used it in a while.

The only widget I occasionally bring to my Homescreen is the Google Widget.

I have one homescreen and a few most used apps in my dock.

The rest are in my apps edge.

My thought process is when more widgets / launchers are activated these need resources and use more battery etc.

For me usage over eye candy takes presidence.

Every one to their own.

 

[Connert]

What widget are you using for the signal/connection information?

Main home screen

 

[pizza_pablo]

What widget are you using for the signal/connection information?

Network Signal Info

 

[pizza_pablo]

Personally I like to keep my phone as clean as possible in regards to apps , widgets etc.

I own Nova Prime but haven't used it in a while.

The only widget I occasionally bring to my Homescreen is the Google Widget.

I have one homescreen and a few most used apps in my dock.

The rest are in my apps edge.

My thought process is when more widgets / launchers are activated these need resources and use more battery etc.

For me usage over eye candy takes presidence.

Every one to their own.

None of my widgets show on the battery usage list.

The bulk of your apps are only accessible from the app drawer?
Do you have them grouped in folders?