Alternative Launcher

[crytoz]

Would anyone recommend a different launcher to replace Touchwiz?

I've used nova launcher on my OP1 but are there any other launchers that would be recommended?

 

[masri1987]

honestly i haven't used Nova since my Nexus 6p days, after Oneplus 3t i started using default launcher. the samsung one isn't that bad

 

[a4ol]

I have been using Apex launcher since Galaxy S3 together with weather/time/cal widget beautiful widgets app (I found out about this thanks for flossy on youtube) it makes for a perfect experience and I set all the backgrounds to black, looks like app icons are physically above the screen.

 

[Capzlawk]

Tried giving the stock launcher a good try. I ended up going back to Nova. I like the customization too much. The good news is it's faster then hell on this phone. Love it.

I also ended up going back to SwiftKey. It does such a good job of knowing what I want to type.

 

[guthrien]

I like stock but Nova is great on this phone. Especially if you get into the sesame integration, very quick to use.

Action launcher is the only other one worth a damn IMO.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

 

[ggrant3876]

I started out with Action Launcher as I backed it up on my previous phone, put that data on the Note 8 and restored after installing all my apps. Have gone back to TW, it;s not near as bad as it used to be.

 

[mil1lion718]

I love Next Launcher 3D.

 

[ajwillingham]

Check out lawnchair. It's a customizable Pixel launcher. Loving it so far. The black theme with Note8 screen looks amazing.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/lawnchair-customizable-pixel-launcher-t3627137

 

[_MetalHead_]

I've been using Smart Launcher Pro for a couple years now. It really makes everything simple and organized for you.

 

[jcip17]

Apex Launcher

I use Apex Pro, with dark matter icons. Swipe down for notification and swipe up for app drawer. Double tap puts the phone to sleep. Blacked out my nav bar so there is no burn-in buttons on the screen. Loving this phone!

 

[jcip17]

Apex Launcher

I use Apex Pro, with dark matter icons. Swipe down for notification and swipe up for app drawer. Double tap puts the phone to sleep. Using xwidgets with the s8 clock widget. Blacked out my nav bar so there is no burn-in buttons on the screen. Loving this phone!

 

[kangi26]

I've been using Nova Prime for a LONG time. I'm actually sticking with the stock TW for the time being (there's a "update" that allows for down swipe to pull down the notification)

 

[matteosaeed]

Nova prime or action launcher. They both have Android O features. Most other launcher seem old or outdated. Good luck.

 

[stronggeek]

Lightning Launcher has no equal. I've used most including Nova (which I like), but I always go back LL. The app allows unparalleled creativity & options. Definitely the most power & complex launcher I've ever used.

 

[joachimi86]

Lightning Launcher has no equal. I've used most including Nova (which I like), but I always go back LL. The app allows unparalleled creativity & options. Definitely the most power & complex launcher I've ever used.

^^^^^^This x10!!!! It still is mind blowing how little people know about it and talk about it. There isn't a launcher that comes close in customization. I guess the learning curve scares people away.............

 

[koppee1]

^^^^^^This x10!!!! It still is mind blowing how little people know about it and talk about it. There isn't a launcher that comes close in customization. I guess the learning curve scares people away.............

I just tried this...to see if it can replace nova....

the learning curve scared me away lol

 

[donkerdae]

Try Flick launcher. Available in play store. This is still in Alpha stage, but an amazing launcher. One of the only launcher that allows background blur in the app drawer. This replaced Nova on my phone for now. No other launcher could do that in years!

 

[umbrokhan]

New Microsoft launcher Beta recommend for most users, easy, simple, beautiful, easy to connect to PC. try it out. it's amazing. its free
Action launcher for power user and Advance users. paid version is better.
Textra (text message)
Gboard (keyboard) or swiftkey
Piktures (Pic gallery)
Samsung internet browser for High contrast mode (if you like black theme).

 

[razzell2]

Weather widget

I have been using Apex launcher since Galaxy S3 together with weather/time/cal widget beautiful widgets app (I found out about this thanks for flossy on youtube) it makes for a perfect experience and I set all the backgrounds to black, looks like app icons are physically above the screen.

a40l, most of the launchers I have tried do not let me use the weather widget that I use with stock touchwiz. Could you tell me specifically what weather app you are talking about that gives me a good weather widget for Apex? I'm gonna give it a try. Your post makes Apex, & your configuration, sound inviting. Thanks

 

[Baldilocks]

I use tabs in the app drawer instead of folders, so Nova Prime works the best for me. And it's still the quickest launcher around, bar none.