Multiple Launchers

[modbro]

New to Android. Can i run the BlackBerry Launcher and Nova Launcher at the same time or is it one at a time?

Thanks

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[UJ95x]

Only one at a time. If you install both, it'll make you choose a default launcher when you press your home button

 

[modbro]

Thanks

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[jeffreytz]

If you switch between them Wil it remember your settings/layout for each? Or will it start you from scratch each time?

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[benjamin19]

If you switch between them Wil it remember your settings/layout for each? Or will it start you from scratch each time?

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It will remember them. You can change on the fly by navigating to your settings, then click Home, then select the launcher you want.

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[UJ95x]

If you switch between them Wil it remember your settings/layout for each? Or will it start you from scratch each time?

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It will ask if you want to use it once or make it permanent.

 

[Puzzlegal]

What is different with a different launcher?

 

[benjamin19]

What is different with a different launcher?

There are hundreds of launchers on the Play Store, but only a few worth using, and those usually cost a couple bucks. I saw where you are coming from a Moto x, so if you liked that setup, you can download the Google Now launcher, since it's what Motorola uses. Many people love using Nova or Apex, personally, I love Action Launcher. The BlackBerry launcher actually took the swipe up for widgets from action launcher.

BlackBerry launcher is actually one of the best stock launcher I have seen. I would say the only reason to try another is if you are familiar with it, or just want to experiment and customize. It's one of the best things android has going for it.

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[Puzzlegal]

So far, I am pretty happy with the blackberry launcher. One possible advantage of a third party launcher is not having to set up my home screens when I get a new phone or do a hard reset. But maybe it's not that big a deal.