Launchers

[buzzard]

I use Action Launcher. I try going back to Nova every once in a while, but I just can't live without the Quickdrawer in AL. If Nova implemented this, it would be my launcher of choice.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I don't have a Note 20, just didn't like the huge camera bump and there wasn't enough specs/features to update from my pink s20. Anywho, the launcher I use and love is, Total Launcher. Been using it for years and I highly recommend it to anyone that likes to customize their phone. It has a bit of a learning curve but once you get passed it, the possibilities are endless. My comment may get deleted since I don't have a Note 20 (I do have a Note 10+ running Total Launcher as well), but as a new member I wanted to offer my 2 cents of a great launcher. Maybe someone here would like to give it a try on their new Note 20/Ultra.

Hi and Welcome to the forums.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I use Action Launcher. I try going back to Nova every once in a while, but I just can't live without the Quickdrawer in AL. If Nova implemented this, it would be my launcher of choice.

The devs of Al have an app called Smert drawer that you cN use with other launchers to give you the AL drawer feature.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.smartdrawer

 

[buzzard]

The devs of Al have an app called Smert drawer that you cN use with other launchers to give you the AL drawer feature.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.smartdrawer

Thanks. I've tried side launchers like this before but nothing seems to match/beat the ease of AL. The scrolling letter bar allows me to find the desired app quickly and is placed directly where my thumb can reach it (important on this huge phone).

 

[bkeaver]

Nova prime is all I use and have used for years. Its too good to switch.

 

[Monique28]

Hello! Thank you.

 

[Monique28]

The devs of Al have an app called Smert drawer that you cN use with other launchers to give you the AL drawer feature.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.smartdrawer

I used Action Launcher years back when I was experimenting with launchers and i do remember liking AL and also one called ADW and another one which you were able to have 3D widgets, can't remember the name of it though. Total Launcher doesn't have the letter bar. But it does have a a search button at the bottom of the app drawer and its in an accessible area. Thank you again for welcoming me to the forum. Still trying to figure everything out

 

[bwillet]

Like the rest, tried OneUI for about 12 seconds before going back to Nova. I've tried most launchers out there, but always come back... I started wondering how long I've actually been using it - looks like I bought Nova Prime in September of 2012. Kid, wife, and house are the only other things I've kept around that long!

 

[yogi4093]

What launcher are you using in your new note. I am running Nova prime in my note 20.

Nova launcher since day one.

 

[buzzy3970]

Was waiting for someone to say action launcher. Have used it for years and the quick drawer is unmatched especially on my tablets.

I use Action Launcher. I try going back to Nova every once in a while, but I just can't live without the Quickdrawer in AL. If Nova implemented this, it would be my launcher of choice.

 

[buzzy3970]

Like the rest, tried OneUI for about 12 seconds before going back to Nova. I've tried most launchers out there, but always come back... I started wondering how long I've actually been using it - looks like I bought Nova Prime in September of 2012. Kid, wife, and house are the only other things I've kept around that long!

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Thanks. I've tried side launchers like this before but nothing seems to match/beat the ease of AL. The scrolling letter bar allows me to find the desired app quickly and is placed directly where my thumb can reach it (important on this huge phone).

Smart drawer is exactly the same as AL. It is made by the same dev

 

[masticone]

Total Launcher full
people use nova because everyone does it and they don't think for themselves

 

[sweetypie31]

Total Launcher full
people use nova because everyone does it and they don't think for themselves

Or maybe because we've tried the others as well and we just like Nova.

 

[o4liberty]

Total Launcher full
people use nova because everyone does it and they don't think for themselves

I have tried at least 20 launchers over the years you have to admit Nova is a pretty good launcher it has almost every option out there you need. I have use it from day one.

 

[masticone]

I have tried at least 20 launchers over the years you have to admit Nova is a pretty good launcher it has almost every option out there you need. I have use it from day one.

Yes Nova is a very good launcher...
But Total Launcher is simply another category...
You can put elements everywhere without grid (if you want) you can use different size icons in the same screen, you can have image or animated gif as icons, you can autobuild "macro" for new complex elements as icons, you can have n pages with n different wallpapers, you can have icons of different icon pack in the same screen, animation to trasform icons in different icons for iconpack and size and a lot of more

See example on google play for pub:OzzY

 

[buzzard]

Smart drawer is exactly the same as AL. It is made by the same dev

Not the same developer. Action Launcher is developed by Chris Lacy. Been using it for years. Smart Launcher looks similar but is not the same developer and doesn't appear to offer the same "straight out of the box" simplicity as the quick drawer in Action Launcher.

 

[buzzy3970]

I looked and it looks ok but too busy for me. In my earlier years of Android I use to mess with launchers like that but now that I don't tweak every little thing I prefer a simpler launcher. I'm down to one page with only essential apps.

Yes Nova is a very good launcher...
But Total Launcher is simply another category...
You can put elements everywhere without grid (if you want) you can use different size icons in the same screen, you can have image or animated gif as icons, you can autobuild "macro" for new complex elements as icons, you can have n pages with n different wallpapers, you can have icons of different icon pack in the same screen, animation to trasform icons in different icons for iconpack and size and a lot of more

See example on google play for pub:OzzY

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Not the same developer. Action Launcher is developed by Chris Lacy. Been using it for years. Smart Launcher looks similar but is not the same developer and doesn't appear to offer the same "straight out of the box" simplicity as the quick drawer in Action Launcher.

Ah. Getting confused.

 

[masticone]

I looked and it looks ok but too busy for me. In my earlier years of Android I use to mess with launchers like that but now that I don't tweak every little thing I prefer a simpler launcher. I'm down to one page with only essential apps.

This is my smartphone
The work is not complete, icons in screen 2 and 3 will be changed
I created a macro for icons in Screen 1,5 and 6