Why anyone would consciously continue to use the TouchWiz (or any other OEM) launcher when Nova, Apex, Google, Go, etc. offer better alternatives kinda baffles me.
from the
Note Edge✒
from the
Note Edge✒
What would be a deal breaker for you in getting the Galaxy S6?
- Thread starter smooth4lyfe
- Start date
If one said Nova prime is only a launcher, then he/she hasn't used or don't know how to utilize all the features. Here is one of many features of Nova Launcher.
But Nova Launcher is, in the end, just a launcher. The gestures you posted are for accessing apps and other features. Nova doesn't change the Settings menu, it doesn't get rid of the top pull down menu, and it doesn't get rid of TouchWiz. As nice as Nova is, it is still just a launcher. A very packed launcher but a launcher nonetheless.
For me no removable battery and no SD card slot would be deal breakers. If my battery dies I want to just swap it out.
It's so annoying have to use the bulky mophie case on my iPhone 6+. I love that it adds battery life but I'm not a fan of the bulk.
To me removable batteries and SD cards are selling points to android. You can't and won't ever get those with iOS and apple. It's sad that Samsung is the last hold out.
Posted via the Android Central App
It's so annoying have to use the bulky mophie case on my iPhone 6+. I love that it adds battery life but I'm not a fan of the bulk.
To me removable batteries and SD cards are selling points to android. You can't and won't ever get those with iOS and apple. It's sad that Samsung is the last hold out.
Posted via the Android Central App
Not that I'll even think of getting the S6 (very happy with my S5) but if I were to consider it, the top deal breakers would be as many others have said
1) No removable battery
2) No expandable memory
3) No IP rating
But I doubt these will not be implemented, as these are some of Samsung's key advantages over other smartphones.
1) No removable battery
2) No expandable memory
3) No IP rating
But I doubt these will not be implemented, as these are some of Samsung's key advantages over other smartphones.
Be fair. The iPhone 6+ does indeed have very epic battery life. At least mine does. I see no need for a battery case for that phone.
from the
Note Edge✒Not saying it doesn't have good battery life, I realize I am not the typical user. Just saying that removable batteries are one reason why I like Samsung's phones, as they are one of the few Android oems that still offer them.
No SD card slot will be a deal breaker for me. One of the reasons I wanted to move from iPhone to Android is for the expandable memory. and they definitely need camera improvements especially in low light conditions.
I haven't owned a Samsung phone since the S3, because they have always seemed boring to me. I have played around with my dads S5 and it just lags all over the place. It was ugly and cheap looking. Two things they need to do Revamp their hardware and Software. I'm not asking for them to remove Touch wiz just tone it down. Phones with the specs they have should not lag like that. Then they need to change that design. I still have no idea what they were doing with the S5. The Note 4 is a huge step forward as far as design. Samsung needs to stop trying so hard, and fix the basic things
Posted via the Android Central App
Posted via the Android Central App
Who said Nova took out TW from the system? Anyone?
If there is a tool available that will make my life easier, I'll use it. Simple as that.
Nova DOES completely remove TouchWiz' impact on performance though... the TouchWiz launcher. I couldn't care less about the look of the settings menus but TouchWiz looks no worse or better there to me than stock Android.
from a dark Note 4
from a dark Note 4
Completely? No, that's too strong of a word. Using another launcher does help with most performance issues caused by TouchWiz but not all of them. I've had the phone dialer stutter on me, that's a product of TouchWiz. The pull down menu sometimes stutters, another aspect of TouchWiz.
3rd party launcher do help a lot with general performance and clear out a good chunk of issues caused by TouchWiz, it's not a full system overhaul though.
3rd party launcher do help a lot with general performance and clear out a good chunk of issues caused by TouchWiz, it's not a full system overhaul though.
You may be right, I was only comparing the Samsung phones I've experienced with the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 I've experienced and the Nova'd Nexus phones certainly weren't any smoother, stutter, or lag-free than the Nova'd Samsungs.
from the venerable Note 3π
✒No removable battery! This is a deal breaker! No SD card... a very near deal breaker!
I travel and having a spare battery and one I could replace with a new one when battery is weak and dying... is VERY important to me.
I travel and having a spare battery and one I could replace with a new one when battery is weak and dying... is VERY important to me.
I wonder how many people with Galaxy phones are actually swapping the battery in the middle of day or even within an year. I guess not so many. Also there is new rumor of S6 coming with built-in Qi charging capability. So if this is true, it might relieve concern for non-removable battery.
New rumors state Galaxy S6 will offer wireless charging - GSMArena.com news
But no sd card slot would be real bad. I hope they wouldn't be that silly to do that.
New rumors state Galaxy S6 will offer wireless charging - GSMArena.com news
But no sd card slot would be real bad. I hope they wouldn't be that silly to do that.
A propos of nothing to do with the S6 - I just accidentally discovered with Nova it has a second bottom dock available that swipes across independently. Holy Moly!
I have 3 Homescreens set (pretty basic).
When I moved the dock it has two dots so I guess that's the max, and it came with another apps icon.
On Edit: Not sure what you mean.
When I moved the dock it has two dots so I guess that's the max, and it came with another apps icon.
On Edit: Not sure what you mean.
Last edited:
Dock pages it looks like. If you go into the Nova settings for the dock you can set up even more.
• from the i6+
•Thanks. I tend to skim over some settings thinking I know them already.Dock pages it looks like. If you go into the Nova settings for the dock you can set up even more.
• from the i6+
Similar threads
- Locked
- Question
Trending Posts
-
[Chatter] "Where everybody knows your name ..."
- Started by zero neck
- Replies: 53K
-
News Meta Q1 2024 earnings highlight AI focus amid strong Quest sales
- Started by AC News
- Replies: 0
-
Why make is it so hard to be able to keep your phone unlocked at home?
- Started by Scott111
- Replies: 4
-
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram