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best launcher for android phone ??

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TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY Original post #1
Jul 10, 2014 at 1:02 PM
best launcher available so far
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just found out this [url=*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Android_launchers]List of Android launchers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]
.jRay.
.jRay. #2
Jul 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Depends on what you prefer. There are many good launchers available. Nova launcher, Smart launcher, aviate among others.
amjath
amjath #3
Jul 10, 2014 at 3:48 PM
you asked here too right, why creating a thread then

*www.digit.in/forum/mobiles-tablets/122921-official-android-discussion-thread-122.html#post2136032
$hadow
$hadow #4
Jul 10, 2014 at 5:15 PM
Try me launcher.
powerhoney
Jul 10, 2014 at 5:20 PM
"Best" is subjective and relative...
Pointless thread!!! :cool:
Vyom
Vyom #6
Jul 10, 2014 at 9:15 PM
Yup. For most like me, stock Launcher is best. But these days been using Aviate. I felt it was fast then stock launcher.
Try all, and then give your reviews. Writing reviews would make your own choice easier.
Tejas.Gupta
Jul 11, 2014 at 1:52 PM
Like someone said it's subjective...

I like Aviate !
M
Minion #8
Jul 11, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Use google now luncher it is smooth,fast,efficient and doesn't drain battery supports ok google hot word.
Download from here
Google Now Launcher FINALLY Available to All Nexus and GPe Devices, APK Mirrored for All Others!
K
kkn13 #9
Jul 11, 2014 at 11:15 PM
trebuchet(cyanogenmods official launcher,doesnt need root etc,works on any rom) and nova launcher,fastest launchers ive used so far
skeletor
skeletor #10
Jul 17, 2014 at 3:57 AM
Just use the stock launcher of the phone you use. ;)
ankush28
ankush28 #11
Jul 24, 2014 at 12:21 AM
I like Google now launcher.
On low end phones try latest trebuchet launcher.
Aviate is good concept but I just don't like it :p

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Just use the stock launcher of the phone you use. ;)

probably not good idea when using a sub 10k samsung phone :lol: :lol:
D
Jul 24, 2014 at 2:42 PM
I use smart launcher 2 on my nexus 7 fast and unique.
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promo87 #13
Aug 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM
which is the best launcher available so far

well,there are a number of launcher available over the PlayStore and tell you what every launcher is different from other ! I would say every launcher is the best available launcher, so far what makes it best for you is your needs what do you require with launchers. So, I would say first try clearing out your requirement and then search accordingly, and yes I have to still suggest the best Android launcher (i.e. according to me) then i would go forward with Nova Prime, Apex and NExt launcher.
TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY #14
Aug 8, 2014 at 5:57 PM
well,there are a number of launcher available over the PlayStore and tell you what every launcher is different from other ! I would say every launcher is the best available launcher, so far what makes it best for you is your needs what do you require with launchers. So, I would say first try clearing out your requirement and then search accordingly, and yes I have to still suggest the best Android launcher (i.e. according to me) then i would go forward with Nova Prime, Apex and NExt launcher.
tried all launchers u guys suggested and finally using Google now launcher
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promo87 #16
Aug 12, 2014 at 11:50 AM
tried all launchers u guys suggested and finally using Google now launcher

Well, good choice Google now launcher also offers some of the great features and as its form Google so you could trust on it.
rhitwick
rhitwick #17
Aug 12, 2014 at 2:01 PM
Nova launcher is best in terms of usability.

Aviate changes the look and feel completely and brings a overhaul change in the way you are used to Phone UI but....but....its a really bad choice if you are fond putting widgets on your homescreen.

Next good launcher is maybe "Buzz" as it provides you tons of themes and has a good community but I found it not that good out-of-box (well, to use most of the skins u are required various widget apps and I required a complete solution)
TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY #18
Oct 2, 2014 at 9:07 PM
Nova launcher is best in terms of usability.

Aviate changes the look and feel completely and brings a overhaul change in the way you are used to Phone UI but....but....its a really bad choice if you are fond putting widgets on your homescreen.

Next good launcher is maybe "Buzz" as it provides you tons of themes and has a good community but I found it not that good out-of-box (well, to use most of the skins u are required various widget apps and I required a complete solution)
Buzz is too bulky
$hadow
$hadow #19
Oct 4, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Uus action launcher for something new
K
Oct 5, 2014 at 12:39 AM
Nova or GEL
ithehappy
ithehappy #21
Oct 5, 2014 at 3:58 AM
Nova Prime.

You don't like it? You are mad :p
M
Minion #23
Oct 6, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Just started using 360 launcher no more battery drain looks cool too.
.jRay.
.jRay. #25
Oct 6, 2014 at 8:25 PM
Try flowhome (beta)
sling-shot
Oct 6, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Y u doing KLPD man?

That flowhome application is still in closed beta and needs invite. I simply wasted my time by installing it :(
.jRay.
.jRay. #28
Oct 6, 2014 at 11:33 PM
Y u doing KLPD man?

That flowhome application is still in closed beta and needs invite. I simply wasted my time by installing it :(

Should've mentioned that.


Invite code: XDADV2

You're welcome.
TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY #29
Oct 8, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Should've mentioned that.


Invite code: XDADV2

You're welcome.
i think i saw it in xda
And [MENTION=139416]sling-shot[/MENTION] what do u mean by KLPD
sling-shot
Oct 8, 2014 at 8:12 PM
[MENTION=285910]TechnoBOY[/MENTION] I am not sure if I can explain that without breaking forum rules but it means something like someone causing great disappointment after causing a lot of excitement ;)
TechnoBOY
TechnoBOY #31
Oct 8, 2014 at 9:06 PM
[MENTION=285910]TechnoBOY[/MENTION] I am not sure if I can explain that without breaking forum rules but it means something like someone causing great disappointment after causing a lot of excitement ;)
Ok I got it
sling-shot
Oct 9, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Dhokla

Ha ha :lol:

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Back to topic:

I have installed Apex on wifey's LWW on ICS and it is working good. I really like the ability to lock the desktop so accidental changes do not happen.
V
Oct 4, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Smart Launcher Pro 3 is best Android launcher which allow you to take advantage of tons of custom Android themes and icons, as well as offering near complete control over how your phone performs when switching screens, launching apps and more.
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user28 #36
Nov 3, 2016 at 10:20 AM
For me three things are most important
1) Speed and smoothness without lags
2) Themes and icons (really mad about these)
3) Custom sorting/arrangement of Apps in the AppDrawer. Sadly Nova launcher prime which i liked the most do not have custom sorting in Apps Drawer.

Did not like Apex launcher as it is a bit slow.

Any other launchers which match Nova Prime and has custom sorting of Apps in App drawer?
S
Nov 22, 2016 at 12:32 PM
Nova prime is best but you can go for CM launcher too
M
Minion #39
Nov 29, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Arrow,Pixel launcher.
V
Dec 15, 2016 at 10:18 AM
For Android there are lots and lots of launchers are available in the ‪‎play‬ store, but I recommend top 5 Android launchers.

Google Now Launcher
GO Launcher EX
Hola Launcher
Lightning Launcher
Nova Launcher
sling-shot
Dec 15, 2016 at 10:58 AM
For Android there are lots and lots of launchers are available in the ‪‎play‬ store, but I recommend top 5 Android launchers.

Google Now Launcher
GO Launcher EX
Hola Launcher
Lightning Launcher
Nova Launcher
Read the question first before uttering useless things.

He is searching for a launcher with 'custom sorting' and has already tried Nova.
SaiyanGoku
Dec 15, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Read the question first before uttering useless things.

He is searching for a launcher with 'custom sorting' and has already tried Nova.

Ignore him, he comments only to increase post count.
GhorMaanas
Dec 17, 2016 at 9:27 AM
--wrong post--
A
Jan 5, 2017 at 4:24 PM
L Launcher is best for android mobile.
axes2t2
axes2t2 #45
Jan 6, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Nova prime does not have custom sorting of apps in the app drawer.

There is a setting named 'Drawer groups' or you could sort them in folders in Nova launcher.
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sakuraba #46
May 18, 2017 at 8:06 AM
I tried Nova Launcher and Anole Launcher, they are both good choices.
rhitwick
rhitwick #47
May 18, 2017 at 1:19 PM
I'm a longtime 'Nova' user. Long time = +4 years.
I swear by it's features and ease of use but the innovation is kinda stopped now. They are not exploring new features rather fixing bugs.

I recently tried "Everything me" launcher. This is one small but sweet launcher and has some nifty features.
Anything but all feels like a breath of fresh air among the similar looking launchers (Nova and its imitators)
rhitwick
rhitwick #48
May 18, 2017 at 1:19 PM
EverythingMe Launcher - Android Apps on Google Play
M
Minion #49
May 18, 2017 at 8:16 PM
ADW launcher 2 is best
sling-shot
May 18, 2017 at 11:13 PM
ADW launcher 2 is best
The first few paragraphs of its description on Play store..... whew. I had to scratch my head quite a few times and still am unable to understand the gigawatt reference.
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Xokai #51
May 20, 2017 at 11:22 PM
I like GO Launcher EX and using it for years without any problem.
Google now launcher is also good
W
May 21, 2017 at 8:10 AM
The first few paragraphs of its description on Play store..... whew. I had to scratch my head quite a few times and still am unable to understand the gigawatt reference.
That is a reference to the classic time travel movie "Back to the Future",1.21 gigawatt was the power required to run the time traveling car in the movie.
Vyom
Vyom #53
May 21, 2017 at 9:22 PM
That is a reference to the classic time travel movie "Back to the Future",1.21 gigawatt was the power required to run the time traveling car in the movie.
Damn. I was done with the launchers experiments and thought Nova is the best one to stick to (after trying Apex launcher). But that BTTF reference forced me to try ADW launcher.
Will tell my opinion (or not) if it makes me switch permanently from Nova tho.
W
May 22, 2017 at 9:19 AM
I am fine with my stock Asus ZenUI launcher(btw it is the highest rated one too presently).
TigerKing
TigerKing #55
Jul 13, 2017 at 11:23 AM
try themer..
Themer: Launcher, HD Wallpaper – Android Apps on Google Play