New Microsoft Launcher Thread

[z0ove]

I Tried it and uninstalled 10 mins after:
1) Missing one of my faves nova gestures which is swipe down = show notification panel
2) i hate feeds. Sorry i don't like them
3) No infinite scroll
4) Not full customizable

but in the other hand:
1) no lag
2) looks cool
3) It Has potential

BTW, Nova is not laggy at all!

 

[dov1978]

I Tried it and uninstalled 10 mins after:
1) Missing one of my faves nova gestures which is swipe down = show notification panel
2) i hate feeds. Sorry i don't like them
3) No infinite scroll
4) Not full customizable

but in the other hand:
1) no lag
2) looks cool
3) It Has potential

BTW, Nova is not laggy at all!

Huh? I swipe down to show the notification panel all the time. You just add it in gestures. In fact I'm pretty sure that one is already added by default.

As for the feed page. It's purely optional and that page can be turned off.

 

[kpo6969]

It would be awesome if Cortana was fully integrated into the MSFT launcher.

https://mspoweruser.com/cortana-app-android-may-going-away/

"At Microsoft’s Everyday AI event Harry Shum, Executive vice president of Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research group, announced that Cortana features would be coming to Microsoft Launcher, raising the prospect of the stand-alone app going away."

 

[TDUBS205]

Im giving this a try for 24 hours. So far it's nice and simple to use. I am using this as my main launcher to test how I like it but Nova is my alternative if I don't like this one.

I can definitely say I feel like it's too touch sensitive. I'm not sure if that's possible but I notice when you tap and hold a folder for its popup settings, the folder also moves on the home screen way too frequently.

I wish there was the ability to alphabetize the apps inside folders like you can on Nova Launcher. Also, I'd like to know if I can have them listed horizontally instead of vertically.

I'd also like to see the ability to add the option to unlock your home screen via gestures instead of going through the General Launcher Settings to do so.

 

[PauloPImenta]

Using it for a while and enjoying. Otherwise, I'll be back to the BlackBerry launcher

 

[Bosbouer]

Did anyone find a way to turn the rightsweep gesture off. I have my edge apps on the left panel of the note so using ms launcher brings the news and appointments up when I actually wanted my edge panels.

 

[dov1978]

Did anyone find a way to turn the rightsweep gesture off. I have my edge apps on the left panel of the note so using ms launcher brings the news and appointments up when I actually wanted my edge panels.

I think you need to turn off the Feed altogether.

Launcher settings>Find Feed>uncheck Turn On Feed

A lot of people are asking for the option to have the feed swipe in from the right side if the phone so hopefully that will be implemented soon and solve your issue properly

 

[Bfalcon1]

Just gave me Launcher a go after 3-4 months away. Was disappointed. Grid and sub grid positioning is off. Desktop folders on Note are tiny and app icons inside even smaller.

Don't think it's there yet..

I did install BlackBerry Hub and like having all notification in one place.

A news feed that is my news sites and not what someone else chooses. Too much to ask?

Do you use the Hub app only or the whole BlackBerry Hub Suite?

 

[Gayle Lynn]

Hub. I used it on my 3 BB phones in last two years but not now.

I use Office 375, Outlook for mail, contacts, calendar. I needed Excel.

Moved from Apple ecosystem to Google and BB. And Microsoft.

 

[drandyperry]

I think the only thing I'm missing for perfection is a background colour for folders. Sometimes they are not that visible over the awesome Bing wallpapers.
Is there a way to have a bit of a less transparent background on the folders?
Otherwise, love it!

 

[Bosbouer]

I think you need to turn off the Feed altogether.

Launcher settings>Find Feed>uncheck Turn On Feed

A lot of people are asking for the option to have the feed swipe in from the right side if the phone so hopefully that will be implemented soon and solve your issue properly

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Meanwhile I'm back to Nova.

 

[radioman42001]

Trying the MS launcher. nice and smooth. I think I like it. different enough that it feels like I have a new phone.

Does Anyone know if the MS launcher supports the unread count on the badges? I came from Nova and the three badges that show unread count there show nothing.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[dov1978]

Trying the MS launcher. nice and smooth. I think I like it. different enough that it feels like I have a new phone.

Does Anyone know if the MS launcher supports the unread count on the badges? I came from Nova and the three badges that show unread count there show nothing.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Yeah Unread Notifications badges are there BUT Outlook and maybe even Gmail are missing for me. Even using Tesla Unread doesn't make them show. Hopefully they'll be supported soon

 

[scadaman29325b]

I deleted the MS Launcher's Wall Paper app because I couldn't get it to stop changing. It still changes. There was a info screen pop up, but it disappeared before I could read it. It said, if deleted this is how to get it back... And that is as far as I got. I just want my plain blue wallpaper back. Is there any help for me?

 

[jjinal]

I deleted the MS Launcher's Wall Paper app because I couldn't get it to stop changing. It still changes. There was a info screen pop up, but it disappeared before I could read it. It said, if deleted this is how to get it back... And that is as far as I got. I just want my plain blue wallpaper back. Is there any help for me?

"MS Launcher Wallpaper app"......never heard of it. Do you mean the Bing option?? If so, after you set the wallpaper you want using the phone settings go into the Launcher settings and choose General Settings. There you will find the Restart Launcher option. Tap that. For some reason Microsoft Launcher needs to be restarted everytime you make visual changes.

 

[jjinal]

Just got a MSFT Launcher update. They are determined to make this launcher the best in the Store. You can now disable the dock although I'm not sure why you would want to. You can also change the qty of icons between 5, 6 or 7.

 

[Umbrokhan]

been using it for few months now. really like it.
Bing wallpaper changing my wallpaper every day is really nice.
i like the left wipe for News feed, Calendar etc

 

[rdubmu]

I like this launcher a lot. It's nice and clean.

 

[scadaman29325b]

"MS Launcher Wallpaper app"......never heard of it. Do you mean the Bing option?? If so, after you set the wallpaper you want using the phone settings go into the Launcher settings and choose General Settings. There you will find the Restart Launcher option. Tap that. For some reason Microsoft Launcher needs to be restarted everytime you make visual changes.

I feel like such a dumb ***, yes, it was the Bing wallpaper, and yes again, about the general settings.

THANKS.
Its tough getting familiar with a new OS. Especially a forced change.

 

[Tyluur]

I just tried it for the first time, it's my favourite so far. I was using nova launcher before but got a bit tired of it. The in-app icon pack changing confused me at first because I couldn't change it with the icon pack apps, but I figured it out. That was one problem I had.

The only problem I still can't figure out is how to change the double-tap lock screen to lock instead of going to a black screen for 5 seconds then locking (the option was there when I first configured the double tap preferences). Any suggestions?