Nova launcher

[Jennifer Stough]

I've always received nothing but spam from go products. I've loved nova since the first time I tried it.

 

[dakeb]

What is is about Apex that you like more than Nova?

Sony XTZ

I haven't looked at nova for a while, so it might be pretty good. The standout features of Apex for me are:-

1) simple layout, no unnecessary bells and whistles
2) it's free with no ads
3) can backup and restore the desktop layouts to the cloud
4) can backup and restore Apex settings to the cloud
5) landscape mode (vital)
6) completely customisable

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[Haalcyon]

I haven't looked at nova for a while, so it might be pretty good. The standout features of Apex for me are:-

1) simple layout, no unnecessary bells and whistles
2) it's free with no ads
3) can backup and restore the desktop layouts to the cloud
4) can backup and restore Apex settings to the cloud
5) landscape mode (vital)
6) completely customisable

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It sounds a lot like Nova. I actually have the paid version of Apex but I don't use it anymore. I went through this "try all the launchers" phase. I really thought Next Launcher was cool with its sci-fi type effects but a little heavy for my S4 which already seems to like to snack on RAM. I like Nova, it's a good compromise between features, slicqness, and performance.

 

[Haalcyon]

I've always received nothing but spam from go products. I've loved nova since the first time I tried it.

I realized I was using the paid version of Go Launcher which is ad free. That stinx that they "ad-ify" the free version, but I guess a gal has to eat.

 

[dakeb]

It sounds a lot like Nova. I actually have the paid version of Apex but I don't use it anymore. I went through this "try all the launchers" phase. I really thought Next Launcher was cool with its sci-fi type effects but a little heavy for my S4 which already seems to like to snack on RAM. I like Nova, it's a good compromise between features, slicqness, and performance.

Yes I just had a quick look at Nova. If you set the customisable options the same way as Apex you can't tell the difference between the two.

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[Haalcyon]

Here are my 3 screens. Works extremely well and very smooth. Have to double tap the notification bar to turn off. Kind of a pain since the phone is just big enough that I can't always do it just holding phone in one hand.

Very very nice. Would you share you widget-set and icon set? You have a very consistent and sliq looking setup.

 

[leathernuts#WP]

Didn't read all the post, but nova doesn't intefere with knock knock as far as waking the device (knock on) which is most important IMO. And when the screen is on you can just double tap the notification bar. Actually that's where you have to tap to knock off in any other app whether nova is installed or not. Only the stock launcher allows knock off in empty spaces on the home screen.

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[MrBungle999]

My only problem with nova on this phone is that you can't make the top icon bar and the bottom nav transparent.
It looks so cheap. Anybody know a work around?

I miss all the other custom features on nova

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[xgman]

My only problem with nova on this phone is that you can't make the top icon bar and the bottom nav transparent.
It looks so cheap. Anybody know a work around?

I miss all the other custom features on nova

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The dev told me this is because LG doesn't allow it. This kills Nova for me as the opaque nav bar is horrible compared to the stock transparency. SO LG allows verizon to slap an ugly logo right on the front but doesn't allow launchers to adjust the nav bar like stock? Wierd....

 

[ejmdds]

In response to Haalcyon's post above.


Nova Launcher
Stealth Icons by Stealthychief
aCalendar by Tapir Apps
One More Clock Widget by Xaffron
Rocket Music player Widget

Best of all everything free except I use the paid version of Nova Launcher

 

[Haalcyon]

Thanks.


Note 8.0

 

[Snareman]

Interestingly, the stock weather widget doesn't work with Nova. Not a big deal since it doesn't update for the city you are in unless you do it manually. I just went back to Beautiful Widgets.

 

[moosc]

Most stock launcher weather widgets don't work with 3rd party launchers

Interestingly, the stock weather widget doesn't work with Nova. Not a big deal since it doesn't update for the city you are in unless you do it manually. I just went back to Beautiful Widgets.

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[MrBungle999]

The dev told me this is because LG doesn't allow it. This kills Nova for me as the opaque nav bar is horrible compared to the stock transparency. SO LG allows verizon to slap an ugly logo right on the front but doesn't allow launchers to adjust the nav bar like stock? Wierd....

Yup. It looks so sweet with transparent nav bar plus status bar. It looks like only the stock wallpapers are totally transparent too.

I had a 3rd party 3D wallpaper app that looked so nice on GS4 with nova.

Is rooting the only option if an option at all?

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[Gretchen Cane]

Nova works just fine with knock knock on. To turn screen off just download the application screen off and in the settings for Nova under gestures set double tap to launch the screen off app. It Works perfectly.

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[04redgto]

I am running a non stock wallpaper, and my nav, and status bars are still transparent. I just used the stock wallpaper Chooser ....

 

[leathernuts#WP]

On your hone screen?

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[04redgto]

Yup...

 

[04redgto]

First pic is button screenshot method which turns status bar grey, second pic is with quick memo, but cuts off the navigation bar. Lol. Both are transparent ...

 

[leathernuts#WP]

And that's nova launcher?

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