Nexus 5X homescreens

DWolf1231

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I am using Nova, it's Materialistik

Nice. I've been using Rondo for a while on my current phone, but I'm thinking that I'll change up the look when my 5X arrives.

I really would like to try using the Google Now launcher again on Marshmallow, but the lack of icon pack support is maddening.
 

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Where does everyone get their wallpapers from? I've used KittyPlay for a while, but not overly impressed. Would love something fresh for my new 5x arriving tomorrow.
 
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Nice. I've been using Rondo for a while on my current phone, but I'm thinking that I'll change up the look when my 5X arrives.

I really would like to try using the Google Now launcher again on Marshmallow, but the lack of icon pack support is maddening.

I use the app "Awesome Icons" with Now Launcher, and you can use custom icon packs. It takes a little more effort to choose every icon, but the customization options are really cool. You can mix and match icons from different packs, too. Might want to give it a look.
 

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I've never understood why a Nexus owner would use a third party launcher. Isn't the 'pure Android experience' one of the main reasons people sway towards Nexus in the first place?

I wouldn't own a 5X if I was going to use Nova. I'd definitely be looking for something higher spec.
 

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I don't really understand what "specs" have to do with whether or not you use a third party launcher. Anyway I'm not planning on using one regardless, so here's what I'm currently working with. It's a little busy, I may cut some of those apps and folders down.
 

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I've never understood why a Nexus owner would use a third party launcher. Isn't the 'pure Android experience' one of the main reasons people sway towards Nexus in the first place?

I wouldn't own a 5X if I was going to use Nova. I'd definitely be looking for something higher spec.

No there are a whole pile of reasons to choose a nexus including no bloatware/crapware, updates, etc. Many android users _love_ to customize so it shouldn't be at all surprising that many want a different launcher...
 

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I use the app "Awesome Icons" with Now Launcher, and you can use custom icon packs. It takes a little more effort to choose every icon, but the customization options are really cool. You can mix and match icons from different packs, too. Might want to give it a look.

Great tip, thanks!
 

DWolf1231

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I've never understood why a Nexus owner would use a third party launcher. Isn't the 'pure Android experience' one of the main reasons people sway towards Nexus in the first place?

I wouldn't own a 5X if I was going to use Nova. I'd definitely be looking for something higher spec.

Actually, something like Nova is just as much of a "stock" experience as the Google Now Launcher is. Neither of those are AOSP and the GN Launcher wasn't even included as the default launcher on Nexus devices until the N5.
 

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