[HOW-TO][GUIDE]Make Android a Gesture controlled OS. - Nexus 4 General

Gesture Controlled operations for Android​
I've been tired of everyone saying that Android is stale and it needs something like Ubuntu or BB10 Gesture control in next version, I do agree upto some extent but then, we already have an app that can do anything and everything for us. So I thought of making a tutorial, let's get started.
You'll need this app GMD GestureControl ★ root, best ~$6 I ever spent ($5.56 to be precise )
So all you need is that app, I've thought of making a long post describing how to use it but then I thought of sticking to a video. Here it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPlJuOyZoQg
THIS VIDEO IS NOT MADE ON N4 THAT'S WHY IT LAGS! xD
The Other two apps are : -
Swipe pad
Glovebox
Glovebox looks a bit ugly and big because I recorded this video on a WVGA device, It should look alright on Nexus 4's 720p. I'm yet to receieve mine so had to make this video on my S2.
As you can see I did many mistakes, but there's huge potential in that app, checkout the video the developer posted. So this makes Android gestures waaayyy more customizable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U1jtGbe9jA
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Very cool! I had no idea that these apps existed. Thank you.

danguyf said:
Very cool! I had no idea that these apps existed. Thank you.
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It's super responsive, no lag in gestures, feels like gestures are part of the OS I can't even live without it. So thought of sharing.

Using this since it's thread on xda.
It's amazing when you also hide the navbar, it's like a no-button device..
I love it.
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Good stuff here! This video from Pocketbook's Taylor Martin hits the mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvraNCHUpuE
Also check out this article on Lifehacker about Nova Launcher:
http://lifehacker.com/5983786/double-the-number-of-shortcuts-on-your-home-screen-with-swipe-actions
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thanks for the guide, iam a gesture lover i will try that.

WOP_Drive said:
Good stuff here! This video from Pocketbook's Taylor Martin hits the mark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvraNCHUpuE
Also check out this article on Lifehacker about Nova Launcher:
http://lifehacker.com/5983786/double-the-number-of-shortcuts-on-your-home-screen-with-swipe-actions
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Ah I've seen those. And I use a bunch of swipe actions on apex already. It makes usage so much faster and easier. There are many alternatives. LMT launcher is good for quick multi tasking too.
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Thanks for Guide
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launcherpro update!!!

Just updated launcherpro. It is finally up to par on the nexus s! Works so great for me now.
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fchipm said:
Just updated launcherpro. It is finally up to par on the nexus s! Works so great for me now.
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Nice thanks for the heads up man. Just installed it!
Great new transition animations too.
sonnysekhon said:
Great new transition animations too.
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Just like ADWex then huh?
theimpaler747 said:
Just like ADWex then huh?
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LP > ADW ! jk.. its all personal preference
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LP > ADW ! jk.. its all personal preference
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Oh I know I was just looking at the screen transitions though and thinking about ADW that's all
Other than the new transitions, can any of you who are using comment if it's smooth and fast on the nexus s? I had it previously and it actually slowed down the phone rather than making it faster/smoother like it did on my nexus one.
Just waiting to reinstall it. Thanks guys!
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Other than the new transitions, can any of you who are using comment if it's smooth and fast on the nexus s? I had it previously and it actually slowed down the phone rather than making it faster/smoother like it did on my nexus one.
Just waiting to reinstall it. Thanks guys!
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Quit waiting and install. It really is smooth as can be now. Haven't seen a single stutter.
Before the update it was so herky jerky for me that I switched to adw. Its great to be back. And the 3d launcher seems to be fixed as well.
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theimpaler747 said:
Just like ADWex then huh?
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Adwex works like arse on the nexus s. Any word on a fix for that?
jivemaster said:
Adwex works like arse on the nexus s. Any word on a fix for that?
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Not sure, works great on my Epic, must be a 2.3 thing
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Other than the new transitions, can any of you who are using comment if it's smooth and fast on the nexus s? I had it previously and it actually slowed down the phone rather than making it faster/smoother like it did on my nexus one.
Just waiting to reinstall it. Thanks guys!
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Worked smoothly before the update and just as smooth after.
the 3d app drawer option still doesn't work for me. very glitchy/lots of stutter when scrolling with it. otherwise very smooth in all other areas. now staying with LP from adw ex.
I've just downloaded it for my nexus s.
On the one hand the home transitions are perfectly smooth and I really like the visual effects.
On the other hand the app drawer scrolling got worse, it's laggy, that nice visual effect where I could see the previous and the next app icons is lost and the orange effect that showed me when I reached the end of the list is half-ruined (only the lower effect doesn't work like before, the upper one is fine)
Not really satisfied, I'm hoping in a new update.
Edit: first issue solved: the glow effect when you reach the end of the list is now perfectly working after i disabled the "home icon in app drawer" option.
maldiluna said:
I've just downloaded it for my nexus s.
On the one hand the home transitions are perfectly smooth and I really like the visual effects.
On the other hand the app drawer scrolling got worse, it's laggy, that nice visual effect where I could see the previous and the next app icons is lost and the orange effect that showed me when I reached the end of the list is half-ruined (only the lower effect doesn't work like before, the upper one is fine)
Not really satisfied, I'm hoping in a new update.
Edit: first issue solved: the glow effect when you reach the end of the list is now perfectly working after i disabled the "home icon in app drawer" option.
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I am not sure why people keep saying they are seeing lag. I am seeing ZERO lag on home screen scrolling and none in the app drawer either.
tekkitan said:
I am not sure why people keep saying they are seeing lag. I am seeing ZERO lag on home screen scrolling and none in the app drawer either.
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I've never seen a spec of lag with LP on any phone except my MT3G which was a piece of feces.
I get lag when using pinch-zoom to view my 7 home screens. I disabled the 3D app drawer bc it's still buggy. Other than that I love LP and its new transition effects!
LP still stutters when scrolling through the appdrawer ... I use livewallpapers and adwex is glass smooth when scrolling through the appdrawer ... I'm keeping adwex.
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LP still stutters when scrolling through the appdrawer ... I use livewallpapers and adwex is glass smooth when scrolling through the appdrawer ... I'm keeping adwex.
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That's your prerogative but I've honestly never seen that once. Not on my Epic, not on my Evo, not on my wife's Evo Shift, and definitely not on either of our Nexus S' which leads me to believe there is something else at fault and not LP. Heck, I never even saw it before I donated and upgraded to LPPlus. Hope you enjoy ADW Ex!
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That's your prerogative but I've honestly never seen that once. Not on my Epic, not on my Evo, not on my wife's Evo Shift, and definitely not on either of our Nexus S' which leads me to believe there is something else at fault and not LP. Heck, I never even saw it before I donated and upgraded to LPPlus. Hope you enjoy ADW Ex!
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I can go on with a list if phones I've had LP installed on and never had a problem. I gladly donated and don't regret it (don't get me wrong I love LP) ... The very very very first app I installed when I got my NS out the box was LP ... I noticed right away that scrolling through the appdrawer with a livewallpaper was kinda choppy. Countless roms later and this update ... its still the same ... I'm just thinking it's a 2.3 thing.
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I can go on with a list if phones I've had LP installed on and never had a problem. I gladly donated and don't regret it (don't get me wrong I love LP) ... The very very very first app I installed when I got my NS out the box was LP ... I noticed right away that scrolling through the appdrawer with a livewallpaper was kinda choppy. Countless roms later and this update ... its still the same ... I'm just thinking it's a 2.3 thing.
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I hope you didn't take my tone to be rude, I was merely stating that I've never (again the MT3G but it was a slow phone period) had any issues so the arising of issues for people seems to baffle me. Also, I was implying that in a lot of cases issues can be related to user-related problems (IE if you have a lot of apps, your app drawer has to populate a huge list and might show some lag, or having a lot of badly written widgets might cause some stuttering on homescreens, etc).

[APP, ROOT] TabletBar Hider - fullscreen in Honeycomb, no system bar!

Hey Guys!
I just wanted to mention here that I made a new app you guys might like. It lets you hide the tablet/system bar when in landscape mode! A lot of people have complained about not being able to do that, so I just wanted to point my app out here. I'm not really clear on the rules for duplicate posts for stuff like this, so I'll just link to the original thread in the general paid apps section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16850588
I tested this on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the latest update, so if you have that it should work. Though hopefully it works on all honeycomb tablets! I'm still trying to get my hands on some others...
Facegarden said:
Hey Guys!
I just wanted to mention here that I made a new app you guys might like. It lets you hide the tablet/system bar when in landscape mode! A lot of people have complained about not being able to do that, so I just wanted to point my app out here. I'm not really clear on the rules for duplicate posts for stuff like this, so I'll just link to the original thread in the general paid apps section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16850588
I tested this on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the latest update, so if you have that it should work. Though hopefully it works on all honeycomb tablets! I'm still trying to get my hands on some others...
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It works on my xoom
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Works on my xoom to. Nice work dude
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I'm sure that this will be implemented in a custom rom as soon as source hits.....but with the "better" tweaks
XOOM
Thanks guys, glad it works on Xoom!
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I'm sure that this will be implemented in a custom rom as soon as source hits.....but with the "better" tweaks
XOOM
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Yeah, I wasn't even sure if any of the ROMS we have now have it. I just figured I would write the app anyway and see if anyone likes it.
And yeah, when the source hits I'm sure this won't be necessary, but that will probably be a few months away, so I figured it was worth it.
Worksgreat for me. Nice job
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I posted this in the OP's linked thread but thought I would post it here as well.
A nice 'off screen' app that works with TabletBar Hider is Virtual button bar available in the market, works like a dream. It hides off screen and allows you to swipe to access Home, settings etc.
Lovin the fullscreen now!
hipocrazy said:
I posted this in the OP's linked thread but thought I would post it here as well.
A nice 'off screen' app that works with TabletBar Hider is Virtual button bar available in the market, works like a dream. It hides off screen and allows you to swipe to access Home, settings etc.
Lovin the fullscreen now!
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Very nice! Thank you, tried the trial version and ended up buying it.
hello
Tried the trial version and very impressed but cannot find the paid version. The link you supplied just gives an error.
very cool! Thank you!
Too bad this doesn't work with the MZ601. International 3G Zoom.

First Else Intuition UI - thumb-centric UI

Has anyone here tried developing a UI similar to the First Else Intuition UI from Emblaze mobiles for android based phones?
I am looking for a thumb-centric UI / launcher / theme for my android phone.
Any suggestions/updates?
Cheers.
J
try tsf shell
how is TSF shell thumb-centric?
I've tried everywhere, but never found anything that even comes remotely close. The best I've found is Circle launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dbware.circlelauncher&hl=en
especially if you set up a semi circular interface. I'm really surprised noone took up such an awesome idea with tremendous potential.
Yes, I am surprised too that no one even trying the Else Intuition UI for Android. They have already done/tried it for Windows Mobile and IOS.
I wont be surprised if there is one for BB as well.
Dock4doid and Clutchpad are apps in the right direction, but much more can be done, I am optimistic.
Android deserves a try as well.
Waiting....
I love Else UI
IMHO its a lot better and smoother any all the cluttered UIs that are being released ...
Its so futuristic!!! Lol
But its a phenomenal UI
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LMT pie launcher is another useful step for thumb centric usage of an Android device.
for sure, waiting for this one
jam_27 said:
LMT pie launcher is another useful step for thumb centric usage of an Android device.
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LMT Pie Launcher??? Never heard of it
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jayRokk said:
LMT Pie Launcher??? Never heard of it
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lying on android app development
guys, the existence of LMT pie launcher suggests that its possible to have an interface similar or even better than else intuition UI. Although I suspect that it would be difficult to top the else intuition UI. However, I would suggest everyone interested in a thumb-centric UI request the devs here to come up with something similar to else intuition UI.
jam_27 said:
guys, the existence of LMT pie launcher suggests that its possible to have an interface similar or even better than else intuition UI. Although I suspect that it would be difficult to top the else intuition UI. However, I would suggest everyone interested in a thumb-centric UI request the devs here to come up with something similar to else intuition UI.
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some more info on thumb-centric UI
Youtube video
paper
jam_27 said:
Yes, I am surprised too that no one even trying the Else Intuition UI for Android. They have already done/tried it for Windows Mobile and IOS.
I wont be surprised if there is one for BB as well.
Dock4doid and Clutchpad are apps in the right direction, but much more can be done, I am optimistic.
Android deserves a try as well.
Waiting....
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Haha that was awhile ago!!!
In all seriousness an xda member sent me a link a few months ago about a team of devs .. ( non xda) who were working on bringing the else ui to android... I cannot find it now...
I love the thumb-centric ui I want it bad...
Swhy I tried my best to make it for winmo when I had it
Idk how many of you have the stock ICS or JB browser... but the quick menu that is built in works exactly like intuition Ui... as in you touch and drag towards a specific menu option and a bunch of different options displays off of that one......
I would love to tear apart the code and see how it works and build the effect in to a launcher!!!
Trekfan422991 said:
Haha that was awhile ago!!!
In all seriousness an xda member sent me a link a few months ago about a team of devs .. ( non xda) who were working on bringing the else ui to android... I cannot find it now...
I love the thumb-centric ui I want it bad...
Swhy I tried my best to make it for winmo when I had it
Idk how many of you have the stock ICS or JB browser... but the quick menu that is built in works exactly like intuition Ui... as in you touch and drag towards a specific menu option and a bunch of different options displays off of that one......
I would love to tear apart the code and see how it works and build the effect in to a launcher!!!
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Actually someone has taken the Pie and done that. Its called lmt launcher. Just look for it here on XDA
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It's nowhere close to finished or as polished as the first else interface. It's just a crude overlay.
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I found their launcher on Google play...
Hi J,
I found their launcher on Google play... Search "The Splay" in the google store... amazing.
jam_27 said:
Has anyone here tried developing a UI similar to the First Else Intuition UI from Emblaze mobiles for android based phones?
I am looking for a thumb-centric UI / launcher / theme for my android phone.
Any suggestions/updates?
Cheers.
J
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Mark.Valture said:
Hi J,
I found their launcher on Google play... Search "The Splay" in the google store... amazing.
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Amazing!!!
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Mark.Valture said:
Hi J,
I found their launcher on Google play... Search "The Splay" in the google store... amazing.
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Amazing!!!
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Supperrrrrrrrrrrrrr :good:

[Q] Anyone using Themer?

I just saw this newly developed app, Themer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer&hl=en
Is anyone using it? How does it work? I guess the easiest solution is just to install it. But the waiting list is so long. I want to know if this app can install a homescreen theme without purchasing the apps that the original designers used. Thanks.
Looks like you can do the same stuff with exposed framework
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yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
Sent from my Moto X.
Well, the waiting period was shortened. With this code "MSTRCD" I was able to use Themer...after five minutes, I decided to uninstall it for such reasons as: 1, not really customizable after I applied a theme. For instance, I cannot resize a widget. 2, There is no simple way to switch a default app if I change my mind later.
Themer indeed can do multiple homescreens. But again, it is hard to Create anything new.
So far, the major downside of Buzz is it consumes more rams than Themer.
If you are interested in using it now, I got the code from here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/10/grab-this-themer-beta-invite-code-good-for-40000-uses-and-help-mycolorscreen-test-its-beefed-up-servers/
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I guess I am just trying to see the main difference between Themer and Buzz launcher. With Buzz, for the widgets to work, which I do not already have, I need to download them. Some recent screens on mycolorscreen require Zooper Widget that costs $2...and Buzz cannot yet do the overlapping widgets. I wonder Themer can actually solve all of them together and remain to be free.
Oh, forgot to ask one more question: the biggest thing with Buzz, for me at least, is to be able to have multiple wallpapers. Can Themer do various homescreens in case I like three or four screens?
Thanks guys for the input.
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I bet most people that build themes will use the included widgets and other built-in features. You can have as many pages you want and can have different wallpapers for each of them. Have a look at this video about how to theme with Themer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kJUZM0Vl3Ys
Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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I agree. I prefer nova for now. Maybe once some more themes are out I'll switch over.
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Got a free code for Themer: TJMUH7. Enjoy
I tried it, but concluded that Themer is basically for the less experienced and the lazy users. The biggest problem with it is that it requires you to set it as your default launcher, which means that you lose all the useful features of nova launcher or whatever custom launcher you had before. No matter how simple it is to switch themes, the launcher is too important to the overall android experience to replace it.
With that said, if you take the time, you can port whatever full theme you like from mycolorscreen.com using the appropriate apps and get proper theming without replacing your launcher. Personally, themes are not a big deal because I feel like I will get bored of it very quickly. So I just stick with changing the wallpaper once a week and call it day.
Its a pretty cool app that makes theming your phone really easy by just selecting the theme, downloading it, then apply. It's kind of like the MIUI theme app but I think that was for just lock screens. There was a couple really neat themes I liked, I just couldnt sacrifice all of my nova launcher settings for this launcher. Plus having quick access to my most frequently used apps on the desktop was a must.
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
AndreaCristiano said:
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
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Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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cc16177 said:
This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
mentose457 said:
I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
AndreaCristiano said:
Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
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I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
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I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
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gunnyman said:
yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
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If you find something you like, you CAN spend a few minutes to tweak it to your liking. I found one and changed the background to black - bam! Done.
mentose457 said:
I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
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No problem. IIRC simiclock/simitext are two examples. They are automagically there.
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Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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Again, it was about a five minute learning curve, without looking at the tutorial to start making my own, BASED off of what I downloaded.
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I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I specifically like the theme "Now" and turned the background black. Download something close to what you like and then head to the latrine for a deuce. You will leave with something you can work with.
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They just removed this from the voting yesterday, maybe they are adding this in soon?
I ultimately stopped using themer for the time being due to lack of functionality with G+ and Hangouts. I really like the unread SMS and Email counter that you can add (like I did with my modified "Now" theme), but something similar should/could be added for G+, Hangouts and surely other things that people use (voice, skype, IRC...)
BTW, I have nothing to do with this app. I'm fighting my hardest to stay stock/unrooted with my Moto X and themer is pretty nice helper when I start to get bored.

Nova launcher.. I don't see what all the fuss it?

So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
LOTS of customizations.
Resizing of all third party apps
Resizing of the desktop and drawer
Font customization
Lollipop animations
Custom Google search widget
Custom animation speed
Forced landscape mode
And many more. ..
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LOTS of customizations.
Resizing of all third party apps
Resizing of the desktop and drawer
Font customization
Lollipop animations
Custom Google search widget
Custom animation speed
Forced landscape mode
And many more. ..
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there is no questions any custom launcher bring added functionality. I personally can't live without a 5x5 grid, badge notification on almost any app and a vertical scroll drawer. The lollipop animations are also pretty cool
You my friend must be using a different version then all of us. So many features. Blows tw away by miles.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
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So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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Are you joking? You must be joking
So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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Thanks, that was the kind of answer I was hoping for.
ShrekOpher said:
So there is a bit of a learning curve to using a launcher if you are new to them. For Nova I would focus on the items I starred in the screen shots below. Play around with it. You will see the benefits, trust us.
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That's awesome that you did that.
My personal favorite is assigning Shortcuts to App Icon swipe up. (Direct Dial Wife on swipe up of Phone Icon)
Araltd said:
So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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Changing icons individually or as a pack, multiple docks, transition effects, size of icons can be changed, swipe action for individual icons, folders can be changed, several add ons suchs as unread counts, now comes the final question - did you use the pay or the free version. A lot of the really cool stuff is only available in a paid version and trust me it is lightning fast compared to touchwiz.
I'm using nova prime. I'm still learning, this is the first time I've ever used anything other than what was baked into whatever Rom I was using. My last phone was the s3 and Darth stalker had the Xperia launcher I think... I've been using touchwiz was the last month, I just didn't like the menu (app draw) key on the right side.
Araltd said:
I'm using nova prime. I'm still learning, this is the first time I've ever used anything other than what was baked into whatever Rom I was using. My last phone was the s3 and Darth stalker had the Xperia launcher I think... I've been using touchwiz was the last month, I just didn't like the menu (app draw) key on the right side.
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Well it looks like nova has been great for you. Even answered your question in the other thread for what you wanted. Say NOVA IS GREAT. SAY IT. LOL
BAD ASS NOTE 4
I tried it a few times. I'm with op can't see any real.benefits.
Only launcher that I used for more than 1 hour was the Aviate one.
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Nova restore option is anoother HUGE plus
I love the back-up restore option with Nova prime that I can use to quickly restore all my short cuts and widgets. Even between devices. I would use for this alone.
Araltd said:
So I'm trying nova launcher instead of Touchwiz. I honestly do not see what the fuss is. The only thing I like is the ability to move the app drawer button to the center of the dock. After that, I see no speed difference or awesome features.
I know most people seem to like it, but I just dont see it. Am I missing something?
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OP you may want to try "Go Launcher EX" its more user friendly in my opinion. I love it because the them options and whatnot with it are endless.
I seriously love Nova launcher it's always been my go to and I've tried quite a few. I wish it was possible to pin action memos as a widget though. It's not enough to get me to stop using Nova, but damn that would be perfect if it was possible.

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