Question Will you stick with the stock launcher?

[crankshaft]

I've been a huge fan of Nova Launcher for years, every time I get a new phone I give the stock launcher a try but end up back with Nova.

Can the stock launcher compete? Does it have any Pixel only features that might change my mind?

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[shiftear]

Probably not, the stock launcher is pretty basic in terms of customisation.

I like the option to have different icon shapes and density tbh

 

[n1ck75]

I'll obviously give it a go, but most likely change to AIO

 

[thecdn]

I'll look at it but there's not much chance I won't go to Action Launcher which I've used on phones/tablets for years.

 

[Trina9]

I'm probably going try it for a while, but will probably go back to Niagara Launcher.

 

[crankshaft]

Have to say, I spent about 15 minutes with it then installed Nova!!!

 

[cyberdionisio]

Nova FTW! I can't wait to the Kinda Coral arrives so I can put my fingers on it.

 

[crankshaft]

Nova FTW! I can't wait to the Kinda Coral arrives so I can put my fingers on it.

I got kinda coral, gotta say though it's more like kinda pinkl

 

[cyberdionisio]

I got kinda coral, gotta say though it's more like kinda pinkl

I was worried about that, so I ordered also a Stormy Sky fabric case to be safe.

 

[crankshaft]

I was worried about that, so I ordered also a Stormy Sky fabric case to be safe.

I ordered a clear case

 

[vandyman]

Nova for me!

 

[phaino00]

Always return home to Nova and I've tried most every launcher.

 

[NavySpark]

I'm probably going try it for a while, but will probably go back to Niagara Launcher.

This has become my go to launcher with my Pixel 5. Love the setup and layout all around. Replaced the Nova launcher for me.

 

[lwinstead]

I've been a HUGE Nova fan for a long time, and if I'm honest, I'll be switching to it very quickly once my Pixel6 comes in. In the last version, when they officially dropped support for the TeslaUnread plugin, I knew the product had lost it's special sauce. Nonetheless, it remains the most customizable and best-featured launcher I've found. And if you're rooted, its just that much more useable. But DAMN....it sure sucks that I can't have PROPER unread count badges on my apps.

 

[crankshaft]

I've been a HUGE Nova fan for a long time, and if I'm honest, I'll be switching to it very quickly once my Pixel6 comes in. In the last version, when they officially dropped support for the TeslaUnread plugin, I knew the product had lost it's special sauce. Nonetheless, it remains the most customizable and best-featured launcher I've found. And if you're rooted, its just that much more useable. But DAMN....it sure sucks that I can't have PROPER unread count badges on my apps.

I'm not fussed about unread counts, don't really have any, urgh that makes me sound lonely! But this is the first time I'm using Nova without the nav bar so getting used to gestures. Liking it so far

 

[mitchst2]

Probably not. Likely switch to Ruthless provided this doesn't restrict widgets or navigation.

 

[InfDaMarvel]

I've been thinking about that myself and I think ill switch to Nova. I've had the premium version forever now.

 

[henihazbay]

is the stutter when pressing home, gone when using 3rd party launchers?

 

[galaxys]

Nova Prime a must have for my devices.... cheers

 

[arsenal74]

I used to use Nova all time, never even bothered setting up the home screen on stock, since android 11 though I had to change that as the experience with 3rd party launchers is not longer good enough for me.

Gestures stopped working properly and I like gestures, yes they still work but lots of animation quirks and other stuff that depending on your device make for a generally inferior experience to stock. Just IMO of course.

If I was a launcher developer I'd be fuming with Google.