launchers with the N3

[acousticshade]

Since my phone is a work phone, I am very hesitant to root, but I really like using launchers. I don't particularly like the app layout on this phone. I should be able to change the layout to 5 or 6 apps across, not just 4. Does anyone know if this is possible with stock touchwiz on the N3?

If it's not possible, I could use a launcher, but I suspect it kills the s pen functions and the multi-window. Is there a launcher out there that keeps some or all those functions?

 

[smalltowngirl13]

All 3rd party launchers still allow the use of the S Pen and Multi-Window feature...Apex, Nova, Go Launcher are all good choices to start with...

 

[steeletown]

A launcher will not kill your s pen Features. I'm using Nova launcher and still have all my features.

 

[tgyberg]

You could try this one

[video=youtube;ZlgJwR8jrTo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlgJwR8jrTo[/video]

 

[bkdodger]

Plenty of great choices ..Nova prime user here ..Touchwiz made it a whole 5 min last night

N3 tapa

 

[mountainbikermark]

Another vote for Nova. It didn't hurt my s pen or multi window a bit.

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[acousticshade]

Awesome. Thanks for all the great replies. Still considering between this and the G2. Touchwiz was a big negative for me, so it's good to know I can mostly bypass it.

 

[Sydman]

I have been a Nova Prime user since I got my S4, loaded it right away on the Note 3. The UI of Touchwiz looks too cartoonie. Nova is great, plus I really like the Stark and Vintage Icon packs from the Play Store.

 

[bigdad63]

Apex here, love the overlapping widget feature.

 

[k1ngr4t]

Honestly pretty much all of the launchers are great. They are what make Android, Android in my opinion.

I use TSF Shell. Nothing like it. The sky is the limit. I'm curious to see what it would be like on the Note 3...

 

[Xfactorx316]

I also use Nova which I love but I do have one complaint. I really wish I could get the stock weather widget to work with it.

 

[eebvending]

Even though I posted that I didn't have a problem with Touch wiz on a different post, I did switch to Go which I had used on my last device. All functions are still available.

 

[k1ngr4t]

I think Touchwiz is good for smartphone newbies. It does a lot of stuff for you in a sleek way. The other launchers are more complex and allow for a much greater, if not unlimited level of customization, but require a bit more effort.

Touchwiz is fun for awhile, but since I've tried TSF I don't think I'll ever go back to any launcher again...

 

[Sydman]

Anyone using Nova or another custom launcher that didn't change it or might know off hand. What is the default Desktop Grid size for the Note 3, I have it on 6 rows and 5 Columns and something does not look right.

I imported my old settings from my S4, I could restore to default but I don't want to lose all my other changes.

Edit: Never mind looks like I got it, 5 x 4 is the default it seems.

 

[Xfactorx316]

Your right Sydman it is 5x4 - I was just checking for you.

Do you use a weather widget? If so what are you using?