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What did you do for stock Android look?

Just trying to get some ideas for how to get a stock android look/feel as much as possible on the S6 without rooting it.
Interested to try out the material design theme along with the google now launcher when it's available.
What do changes have you guys made for a stock look and feel on your S6?

In case you hadnt seen it, try this. http://www.xda-developers.com/stock-lollipop-theme-now-available-for-s6-theme-engine/

As above, that theme and the Google Now launcher should do the job
EDIT: Google Now launcher works, but it reverts to stock Samsung app icons

I use nova launcher and Material theme and its great! You can see here https://youtu.be/l0cLB1fPHOg
Plus these are my favourite 3 themes available if you decide for other look https://youtu.be/l0cLB1fPHOg

Vanilla Android Experience on Galaxy S6
Yes Google Now is the way to go and get the Material Theme form the Samsung Theme Store. It's performance s very good and has no noticeable Bugs.

I use the new Material theme from Samsung theme store, then use Nova Launcher (with lollipop animations/looks selected) and use a lollipop icon pack

Cool!
I've ended up going with the Google Now Launcher and the Material Design theme (although i want to use the Material Dark theme if/when it makes it into the theme store)
I managed to get a icon pack that worked with google now launcher - although it doesn't change the icons within the app draw unfortunately. Maybe i'll try look for another icon pack.
Gonna keep tweeking but at the moment very happy with the google now launcher and material design theme to give me that stock look/feel.

Action launcher looks exactly like Google now launcher but is more customizable and supports icon packs. it's got some pretty awesome features too

What would be nice is If you could change the status bar icons e.g. Singal, battery etc to AOSP icons.

Google now launcher + FlyingBlue theme + Simpler Dialer and Contacts

Laxo1 said:
Just trying to get some ideas for how to get a stock android look/feel as much as possible on the S6 without rooting it.
Interested to try out the material design theme along with the google now launcher when it's available.
What do changes have you guys made for a stock look and feel on your S6?
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nova launcher prime + mianogen icon pack on playstore
material theme by Cameron Bunch on samsung theme store
everything looks good for me

MM 6.0 and GOOGLE LAUNCHER instead of HUAWEI LAUNCHER

Dear,
Under MM, if you want to use Google Launcher instead of the welcome Huawei, or Huawei Launcher, download Launcher Google Now and go to applications, and parameters and finally advances parameters and application use by default, and pitch Google Apps, and enjoy the result.
Yours

Did you manage to get the App icons uncluttered like in stock android with Google now launcher?
I still have these ugly borders and backgrounds... Even if I use the purev3.hwt theme. It only works on huawei launcher..

MrIngenieur said:
Did you manage to get the App icons uncluttered like in stock android with Google now launcher?
I still have these ugly borders and backgrounds... Even if I use the purev3.hwt theme. It only works on huawei launcher..
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I'm running Google Now Launcher, and no, I'm stuck with the hideous icons, too. As much as I like the customization option on the P8lite, it'd would've been nice to have the option to use default app icons (as in, the icons that apps show on their play store page).

Does everyone else has black background under the on-screen buttons and notification bar doesn't blend with the whole launcher? I mean app is not immersive (fullscreen)
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If you want to easily change icons install luncher that supports it. Nova is one of the best

Thanks
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neowlchaz said:
I'm running Google Now Launcher, and no, I'm stuck with the hideous icons, too. As much as I like the customization option on the P8lite, it'd would've been nice to have the option to use default app icons (as in, the icons that apps show on their play store page).
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This theme will help you to get more of a stock experience:
http://www.huaweitheme.work/2016/03/android-n.html

dominj97 said:
If you want to easily change icons install luncher that supports it. Nova is one of the best
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Can confirm, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Thanks for the recommendation, I'm now wondering why I didn't use Nova Launcher sooner!

neowlchaz said:
Can confirm, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Thanks for the recommendation, I'm now wondering why I didn't use Nova Launcher sooner!
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Edit the OP than with the recommendation changed from Google Now launcher to Nova.
Nova is great especially if you want a really good stock android experience. Settings are limitless and probably one of the best launchers out there

Sayrian said:
Edit the OP than with the recommendation changed from Google Now launcher to Nova.
Nova is great especially if you want a really good stock android experience. Settings are limitless and probably one of the best launchers out there
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I'm not the OP of the thread, merely another P8lite use who was using Google Now Launcher.

Anybody know how to set different launcher as default. EMUI doesnt seem to allow you to change default.
[Edit] Solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8l...lite-stock-t3360238/post66398969#post66398969

TheATHEiST said:
Anybody know how to set different launcher as default. EMUI doesnt seem to allow you to change default.
[Edit] Solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8l...lite-stock-t3360238/post66398969#post66398969
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on android MM go to settings ->Apps ->advanced(the little gear bellow) -> default app settings-> launcher
Didn't see the solution

on my smartphone google launcher works without any problem, set as default. It need to be set manually in settings, but then it is fully working.
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You can also use NOVA launcher. the icons there are the stock icons, without the ugly huawei borders ^^

HTC SENSE 8 BETA (LAUNCHER) - Working on Moto G 2015

Htc launched a Beta program recently for testing HTC SENSE 8 launcher for NON HTC Devices.
Someone from the beta program uploaded the apk file on apkmirror and luckily it works with our Moto G 2015 (it should work with all non HTC devices above kitkat)
Although it is in beta, it is really smooth and pretty stable.
Bugs(That I found) : Google Now on Tap Force Closes Htc Sense Launcher. Google now on tap can be used from any other app.
Status: Working on Stock optimised and Stock ROM. (Should work with other custom ROMS as well)
If it shows any error in installation:
==> check if unknown sources option is on in settings > security
==> go to Apps > All Apps > select Google Play Services > Clear Cache (And make sure you are on the latest
Google Play Services)
==> go to Apps > All Apps > select Google Play Store > Clear Cache and Force Stop
==> Make sure no other HTC application(HTC Sense 7 apps and widgets) is installed prior to this installation.
Icon Packs from playstore work perfectly. (REQUIRES ROOT)
Go to Themes app and then sign in to your htc account. If not made an account then sign up for a new account
apply any icon pack from the htc theme store.
then select the Icons.apk of your desired icon pack (Links Below) and copy it to : /data/data/com.htc.launcher/files/.htc_theme/
Replace existing Icons.apk if asked.
Go to settings > Apps > Htc Sense > force stop.
the icon packs will be applied.
I am providing icon packs(free) from playstore which are modified to work with htc sense launcher.
If you want to convert any other icon pack to make it compatible with sense launcher then below is the icon pack converter made by @BBs19 all credit goes to him/her.
Iconpack to Sense 7 Converter
How to use:
1. Download the .apk file of your iconpack. (You can use http://apk-dl.com/ if the iconpack is free)
2. Run IconPackConverter.exe
3. Select your .apk file.
4. Wait for the process to complete. You can see the current status on the top left corner of your screen.
After successfully converting your icon pack, you can follow the displayed instructions to apply the iconpack.
Requirements:
- Java 7 (JRE 1.7)
- Root (for applying the iconpack on your phone)
#How to Apply iconpacks [Root Required]#
1. Copy the converted Icons.apk to: /data/data/com.htc.launcher/files/.htc_theme/
Replace existing Icons.apk if asked.
2. Restart Sense Launcher process or reboot phone.
Download(Sourcecode included):
http://uploaded.net/file/6947tavm
DOWNLOADS
Sense 8 Launcher
Icon Packs:
CandyCons
Moonshine
Polycon
Credits:
HTC for the Launcher
Respective developers/designers for the Icon Packs
@BBs19 for the Icon Pack converter script
Me
Hit the Thanks Button if this thread helped you

Hmm, I tried it also (it's on APKMirror). IMHO nothing special.
And BTW most of the themes in the HTC theme store are stolen. Since HTC does nothing against it, I wouldn't support that anyway.

edisso10018 said:
Hmm, I tried it also (it's on APKMirror). IMHO nothing special.
And BTW most of the themes in the HTC theme store are stolen. Since HTC does nothing against it, I wouldn't support that anyway.
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well I'm not saying to apply the themes from htc store, one can create his/her own theme. the icon packs provided are also freely available on playstore. And liking the launcher or not is just personal preference. For me this is miles better than nova, apex, touchwiz, google now etc. there are people like me who like it a lot so I posted this for them. The freestyle theming capabilities are amazing and the launcher itself is rock solid.
And I posted the APKmirror link with mentioning them

I am all for options, but the strength of Sense on an HTC device was how well integrated it was with other apps and widgets from HTC, since those are not part of this, this is just another generic launcher that falls well behind Nova, Apex, Smart, etc.
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acejavelin said:
I am all for options, but the strength of Sense on an HTC device was how well integrated it was with other apps and widgets from HTC, since those are not part of this, this is just another generic launcher that falls well behind Nova, Apex, Smart, etc.
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Blinkfeed and weather widget is inbuilt, and well implemented.
I personally like pixel sharp images/display output, unfortunately moto G 2015 does not have such great pixel density, the other launchers render the icons very badly, Nova is the worst even GNL is mediocre .... HTC sense launcher has the best, sharp pixel rendering of the icons at least on the 720p displays... added bonus is the playstore icon packs with little modification and root. Launch animations are quick and overall the launcher is pretty stable.

Chandresh204 said:
Blinkfeed and weather widget is inbuilt, and well implemented.
I personally like pixel sharp images/display output, unfortunately moto G 2015 does not have such great pixel density, the other launchers render the icons very badly, Nova is the worst even GNL is mediocre .... HTC sense launcher has the best, sharp pixel rendering of the icons at least on the 720p displays... added bonus is the playstore icon packs with little modification and root. Launch animations are quick and overall the launcher is pretty stable.
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I'm not going to argue with you as this is all opinion based... I was an HTC fanboy for a long time, and a fan of Sense, but I will leave it with HTC products. Nova is arguably the best launcher out there, and that isn't just my opinion, 10 million plus downloads and over 1 million paid (Prime) users would probably argue with you as well.
Again, Android's strength is in options and customizations, so I welcome it just probably won't use it.

acejavelin said:
I'm not going to argue with you as this is all opinion based... I was an HTC fanboy for a long time, and a fan of Sense, but I will leave it with HTC products. Nova is arguably the best launcher out there, and that isn't just my opinion, 10 million plus downloads and over 1 million paid (Prime) users would probably argue with you as well.
Again, Android's strength is in options and customizations, so I welcome it just probably won't use it.
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you are getting me all wrong here, I'm not intending to start an argument with anyone, nor am I arguing. I was just expressing my opinion that is why I started my post with "I" . I said "I" don't like how icons are rendered in NOVA, that being the only reason I hate Nova and it is "My" opinion. Never did I mention that everyone likes HTC or everyone should like HTC ..... maybe I posted the thread in wrong forum title, maybe non of the moto G 2015 users likes Htc and maybe I should have posted this under general android as I didn't find any thread on this topic. But what I can say is people like sense home as well and the proof of this is the development thread by xpirt who ported htc sense 6 & 7 and is in the process of porting sense 8. I got excited and thought it might be useful to someone
What I don't understand is I just shared a launcher apk file, and the process on how to install and if any error occurs how to solve that. Why am I getting "slightly" negative feedback and opinions that this launcher is "meh" and others are better? I acknowledge there are better launchers and this is a personal preference. I did not create the launcher, I just liked it and thought it might be useful to someone. That's it. So much for my first thread other than Q&A..........

Pretty sure your thread is safe...
More options is good, period, because everyone has different taste, wants, and needs... And although I hope people value my opinion, I hope they don't take it as gospel and they try it themselves and make their own decisions.
More people should branch out and try things and share them with the community, I commend you for that. Thanks for sharing.
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Working on cm14.0 unofficial rom....loved this work

Phone and messaging icons are not getting themed on CM14 and RR... But works perfectly on DU

nitty202 said:
Phone and messaging icons are not getting themed on CM14 and RR... But works perfectly on DU
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Same right here. I'm using stock Kitkat on my Lenovo A5000. Anyway, the launcher works perfectly, although my phone only has 1 GB RAM.

Thanks op
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Icons do not get applied
Icons do not get applied . Followed all the steps mentioned to apply polycon icons but not working on cm14.1 Resurrection Remix ROM.

Icon pack on stock launcher without root

Is there a way to get an icon pack on the stock launcher without root?..
I love the stock launcher and the others just aren't the same for me, ive tried action launcher and lawn chair.. haven't used Nova in years but I was never a fan to begin with. I bought a pixel to have the true Google experience... The only problem is some 3rd party apps don't have round icons. They do that thing where they shrink a square icon and shove it in a circle and it drives me insane... There is a pretty good pixel icon pack called pixel pie or something along those lines and the dev will actually make the icons you want. I'd love to be able to find a way to apply these to the stock launcher, any help is appreciated.
Thanks

Check the 2nd post of my thread in Themes and Apps Section, root is needed however

Question Launchers on GT S8

I have been trying out different launchers on my S8. Let me know of any you are familiar with or recommend.
Microsoft Launcher: I am currently using this and pleasantly surprised. I don't login to Microsoft because I don't use those services but see how it could be a good thing for those that do. MS has made a very nice tablet launcher experience. Even the MS Start news app works well enough as a Google Now replacement. I love to hide junk news sources I don't want to read, and can request fewer articles on topics of interest. There are ads in the feed but at least they are subtle and have an indicator so you don't have to click. Loading news is sometimes slow but it could be my connection.
Smart Launcher: looks great but it is a subscription service to reap the full functionality. I saw that they also use MS Smart but it doesn't seem to work well in that launcher. I can't get my head around the launcher subscription service revenue model, who would pay monthly, or the value add to do so.
Nova Launcher: my go-to on phones. However, the tablet experience isn't great. I couldn't figure out how to move the dock to the bottom in landscape.
Apex Launcher: seems nice but also has a subscription model. I didn't spend much time with it.
Action Launcher: another I used for years on phones before switching to Nova. I also couldn't figure out how to move the dock to the bottom in landscape.

If I'm gonna be completely honest, I'm super fond of the OneUI launcher and have been using that instead of Nova for a couple of weeks now. Samsung has made OneUI even better in the coming updates, so I just don't even change it now.

@SavXL I am in total agreement. OneUI 4.1 has evolved very well. I had a Samsung Note 9 with the earlier OUI versions which I didn't prefer over Nova.
As a launcher hopper, I will use the OneUI launcher again. Icon pack support would be a nice addition.

johninsf said:
@SavXL I am in total agreement. OneUI 4.1 has evolved very well. I had a Samsung Note 9 with the earlier OUI versions which I didn't prefer over Nova.
As a launcher hopper, I will use the OneUI launcher again. Icon pack support would be a nice addition.
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You can install custom icons for oneUI through galaxy Theme store.

Jake.S said:
You can install custom icons for oneUI through galaxy Theme store.
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Indeed! I used Theme Store in the past.
From within OUI launcher icon preferences vs. theme store is my wish for installing icon packs. To be fair, Google's pixel launcher doesn't allow this either.

If you are really advanced, use total launcher and you won't regret it.. Basically you can re create any launcher with it. But 1st time you use it, it's look awful.. By far the most advanced launcher right now if you give it time to understand what you can do with it. But i still use nova when i want something simple to use it in 5 minutes.
Here an example of my theme i created in total launcher. I inspired from htc. (I could create exactly the same launcher htc had if i wanted):

johninsf said:
I have been trying out different launchers on my S8. Let me know of any you are familiar with or recommend.
Microsoft Launcher: I am currently using this and pleasantly surprised. I don't login to Microsoft because I don't use those services but see how it could be a good thing for those that do. MS has made a very nice tablet launcher experience. Even the MS Start news app works well enough as a Google Now replacement. I love to hide junk news sources I don't want to read, and can request fewer articles on topics of interest. There are ads in the feed but at least they are subtle and have an indicator so you don't have to click. Loading news is sometimes slow but it could be my connection.
Smart Launcher: looks great but it is a subscription service to reap the full functionality. I saw that they also use MS Smart but it doesn't seem to work well in that launcher. I can't get my head around the launcher subscription service revenue model, who would pay monthly, or the value add to do so.
Nova Launcher: my go-to on phones. However, the tablet experience isn't great. I couldn't figure out how to move the dock to the bottom in landscape.
Apex Launcher: seems nice but also has a subscription model. I didn't spend much time with it.
Action Launcher: another I used for years on phones before switching to Nova. I also couldn't figure out how to move the dock to the bottom in landscape.
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I'm using nova and the dock moves to the bottom. However, I am facing a weird issue where the status bar icons remain black on dark background.

lenana said:
I'm using nova and the dock moves to the bottom. However, I am facing a weird issue where the status bar icons remain black on dark background.
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Probably issue with nova launcher. Try using oneui and see if issue remains. If not, then issue is due to nova launcher

Jake.S said:
Probably issue with nova launcher. Try using oneui and see if issue remains. If not, then issue is due to nova launcher
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The problem persists even with one UI launcher. In fact I uninstalled nova.

lenana said:
The problem persists even with one UI launcher. In fact I uninstalled nova.
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Weird so far I have not gotten this issue on mine

Square Home Launcher by "ChYK the dev" works really well on larger devices. It's like a Windows 10 start menu look, but with lots of options. Takes a bit to get it customized just right, but well worth the time.

Jake.S said:
Weird so far I have not gotten this issue on mine
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I changed system font to roboto sans and the issue went away, back to nova launcher. Weird!

lenana said:
I changed system font to roboto sans and the issue went away, back to nova launcher. Weird!
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What method did you use to change to a non-default font? Did you just download it from Samsung's store?
This one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...v2-1-for-samsung-oneui-1-2-3-no-root.4195613/ ?

I've used Nova Launcher on all four of my tablets. going back to 2014. Just last month I upgraded from a Tab S4 to a Tab S8+.
Transferring was a breeze. The backup function worked like a charm -- all the settings were transferred from my old to the new tablet. And it copied the icons for all the apps -- even those not yet installed. Icon locations and grouped icons were all in the same place they were on the old tablet. Those icons for not installed apps were gray, and clicking them brings a message asking if you want to install them. If you say yes, it opens the app in the Play Store. Then after they install, it goes to full color. For sideloaded apps, just install and the icons turn active. This made it easy to install all the apps I had before. No missing aps.
As far as the launcher goes, all the settings, layouts and defaults are the same. I think the only thing I had to manually install widgets that were on apps that weren't yet installed when I restored the backup on the new tablet.
Joe

Niagara Launcher.
For me it's the best Launcher after testing so many alternatives.
Switched from Nova to Niagara and never looked back.