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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] koXxEr1337:
I use Apex Launcher :D

It is very near to stock, but still very customizable.

I also like the groups in the drawer, the reseizing of widgets to every size (which is sometimes ridicolous, but in some cases very useful) and the ability to hide the dock (that i dont need anymore because of GMD Gesture Control)

I've also tried some other launchers like Nova and Action Launcher (Really cool, too, but not as customizable as Apex) but at least I stayed at Apex.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ben_pyett:
Nova, but Apex very close
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] StuMcBill:
Used to be almost 100% Nova, but now I have been using Action Launcher.

It is different from the other launchers and I quite like the way the App Drawer is implemented.

And the "Covers" setting is brilliant, for me this makes it worthwhile!!

Stewart
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] keanyiap:
TSF Shell

Using tsf shell and will wait till Android 5.0 come out, pretty sure android 5.0 home launcher will be amazing :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gotzaDroid:
I use nova prime with Tesla unread. I've also tried apex (paid version), but have found nova to be ever so slightly smoother than apex. It did feel that apex had more theming options, but I want a smooth experience foremost.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] deviusdragger:
Apex
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] badlucktk:
I run Nova Prime with Tesla Unread. It does everything I've ever wanted to do with my phone outside of rooting it. I run the same setup on my Nexus 7 as well.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] desiromeo719:
Apex Launcher

I tried Nova Prime and it just wasnt as smooth as Apex and gave me issues with it not registering my finger swipes...ONLY happened on Nova...also I dont like how you have to download an 'add-on' to get the unread plugin when it comes already built into apex. I also like apex menu slightly better.

The beta version of nova was slightly better then regular nova but Apex is still boss.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jadsru1:
I second that, LOVE stock as well
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zabihjan:
Customisable Xperia Launcher 3 screens on my X Galaxy S2

AOSP launcher cuz it is smooth

i wish we could have cumised Xperia Launcher in Nexus 4

NOVA Launcher Prime cuz of its backup and restore option and looks like aosp.

QQ Launcher which was bought by Go Launcher
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] singlebyte:
Apex
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kyokeun1234:
Nova beta! With prime of course
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Overdose1986:
I tried many launchers, touchwiz, apex/nova, go, 360, but the best launcher I ever tried is the Xperia launcher, no one can beat it

Xperia T launcher is faster than nova/apex pro, but it doesn't work with my nexus 4, so for now Im using apex pro(paid)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] MiG123:
close call between apex and nova but settled on apex as it had up-down gestures on dock icons/folders (effectively giving me 3 shortcuts per dock icon). on all other fronts both launchers are equally alike and awesome.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Zappy24:
It's easily Apex, I just they would put the pro version on sale though
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] anirudh412:
Was using Nova Prime a while ago, but been rocking Apex for a while now. For me, Apex is smoother. Not to mention, the free version has almost all the features of Nova Prime (paid) like gestures and whatnot. Paid Apex just makes the whole deal sweeter.

APEX FTW!!!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ErikWithNoC:
I spent a lot of time looking at both Nova and Apex when it came to comparing them to the stock rom. Incredibly stupid little details can bother me and one of them was spacing between the dock icons and the distance between the first row of icons and the dock line/indicator thing. I found that Nova was the closest to stock in terms of spacing/allignment (I tested this with the different horizontal and vertical spacing options in the settings of course) so I primarily use that for my stock set up.

Regardless, I use both launchers quite a bit. I have Nova setup as my default launcher for when I feel like just using stock, while I use Apex for all my custom setups.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ivan Fuentes Hagar:
I'm sticking with SPB... it's "different", although they have been staying behind for a while... been thinking on switching to something that looks more modern, but so far I haven't found anything that doesn't look like everything else, and gives me some bragging goodies like SPB's cool widgets :p
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] wilfmoralee:
Tested it, it is a step up from the rest but really not worth anywhere near the £10 price tag.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nbeebe24:
Stock. If nova had the same grid as stock I would switch. I just can't set it up to look exactly like the stock launcher
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] HarryH123:
My favorite is nova, it doesn't change the look from stock android very much which I like. It gives options with scrolling effects that are very cool. Overall it is a very nice launcher.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] spartanerik:
Big fan of Holo Launcher HD, has all the necessary features I need, and is pretty snappy.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] gagaohlala:
I'm really waiting the new Launcher8 by the creator of Launcher7. I tried the layout, it will be awsome !
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Antebios:
Apex Pro.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
"cube" scroll effect is the best nova prime effect!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] calanizzle:
Editing post for screenshot attachment
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] calanizzle:
Nova Prime + Tersus = 1337
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] m3lover1:
Apex pro. Love it. Very smooth and lots of options. Used Nova for a while too but I think apex is smoother
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kazuki1:
I use nova prime, I just feel like its easier to use over apex. On GB I used go launcher, which is my second option.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] donkeyhitman:
I can't say that I have a "favourite" since that would imply that I have used all paid launchers and have a basis of comparison. I've been using ADW EX which has all the options I need for theming purposes.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] slambkny:
NOVA highly customizable. And it backs up even the widgets. It also has a secret labs setting you get to by going into settings and holding volume down for ten second... Have Fun.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DaX05:
STOCK LAUNCHER.

Whenever I want to customize, there's plenty to choose from mainly Nova Launcher but I prefer the lag free launcher which is STOCK.

Beamed via Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Traviizter:
Apex pro, ye ye.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Richieboy67:
Nova prime.. Have paid and tried agonist every premium launcher there is.. Airways come back to Nova.. I think Golauncher is a close second though. They have an amazing team of pro devs..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tmcpnet:
Nova prime, smoothness and stability
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Nova just released an updated version in the playstore! Has a lot of cool changes...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Prime or normal version?

°°°Nexus™ 4 via XDA Premium App°°°
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] galaxys:
I have free, but the change log mentioned a few prime updates.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ivan Fuentes Hagar:
Yeah... it was much more worth it when I bought it some time ago, and it had more of an advantage vs the others... and it still hurt to pay that much back then.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] wreckone:
I Like the Nova launcher. Quick restore of launcher setup when switching roms and works flawlessly.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shamu11:
Nova launcher because they keep adding new features all the time
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bobjohnson201:
nova is definitely my fav. smooth, customizable and the backup/restore feature is awesome. why do themers prefer apex to nova? you cant even restore widgets with apex...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mk92595:
Nova prime.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tgtoys:
Nova Prime. Fastest, most options, most updated.

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned SS Launcher....its VERY different and while not as polished as most of the big name launchers it offers a level of customization that is unmatched. It takes time and effort to setup properly but once you do its worth it. BTW only free launcher I've seen with no desktop grid, completely open layout. Very cool, check it out and be patient, look into all the different settings like changing wallpaper for each screen and such.

If anyone wants to show the true potential of an android home screen, you have to check out www.mycolorscreen.com
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bobjohnson201:
Sslauncher is for intermediate to advanced themers so most would rather sick with the more mainstream launchers. I need to get more familiar with it though because the no grid really unlocks more potential.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Bloodawn:
Nova Prime. Its fast and has every option I could want.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] daviiiiiid:
I use apex and love it. Somehow couldn't get to love nova as much as everyone here
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] SubyWill:
Nova Prime.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ciskohansen:
I use too Nova Prime.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] thephantom:
Nova prime...... And since i still have my old n1, adw ex
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] hondarider525:
I am also using Nova Prime.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] dany7915:
Also Nove Prime! :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] daleymr:
I have used both Nova Prime and Apex Pro and Apex wins it for me!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ermacwins:
MiHome Launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taXVpLm1paG9tZTIiXQ.. purely because of getting used to it for using the full rom on older phones and the themes and lock screens. So much options

Currently using this icon theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1454388
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 6jaipur6:
Nova prime is the fastest for my nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zephiK:
Nova launcher with prime
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] despree:
Apex Pro here. Like the post above, couldn't really get comfortable with Nova.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] FSRBIKER:
I jump back to SSLauncher every now and then on my phones. It is a much different setup, I really like making a shortcut on the main screen say for Multimedia and it jumps to that page. Instead of tapping on a Multimedia folder I make in other launchers it goes to that screen which I can setup with widgets, own wallpaper etc.

I wish it supported icon packs like those from Apex/Nova, would make setup MUCH EASIER. I would also like gestures to be added, setting a few different ones on Nova is a great little time saver.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Flippy125:
I've liked the stock launcher since Gingerbread
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bg1906:
I like Nova and Apex. I have Nova on my Nexus 4 and Apex on my Nexus 10
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mozXegX:
Nova Prime ftw! :)

Pretty fast and more useful options
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] vitarin:
The best launcher to me is the Next launcher!!! Pretty and very fast!

Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Nova

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90% us use nova
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Shadowfox993:
love stock, only wish you could add more homescreens kinda like trebuchet from cyanogenmod. but stock stock stock.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] persheshhater:
Nova is very stable overall.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bobjohnson201:
yea i recently set up a them with sslauncher, and at first i was not a fan of the joystick thing. now that i am used to it, i love it! about the multimedia thing, you could create a separate page in nova/apex, add a (or multiple) page jumper/jumpers to the other screen, long press it, and replace the icon with a transparent icon. then you could drag a simple text or minimalistic text widget over it, long press it, and hit "send to back". to get different wallpapers on other screens use multipicture live wallpaper. hope this helps :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] goast:
I've used them all, I like touch wiz though many don't, it's simple and with theme chooser very themed, I also like the droid razor max home is nice, clock widget is really cool and swiping right on 1st screen takes you to quick settings which is cool. Apex and nova r good to but since I'm on custom ROM I don't really need icon packs as I always have theme chooser..

Sent from my abracadabra, hocus pocus JBSourcery gnex toroplus
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Riyanweb:
Apex Pro all the way......
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] DinarQ8:
sure my favorite Nova Prime because very stable
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] SunSDK:
Nova prime fast clean and overall great
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Yahi:
Nova Launcher (Prime) because it:

has alot of features

very stable

very, very close to the stock android launcher

Apex launcher is another alternative, but less features.

Action launcher is pretty good as well, I heard. However it doesn't have a free version.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Guto ViP:
Apex -> Stable, very smooth, better theme control, full support to PT-BR language.

Try to use Mininal MIUI Theme with Nova and try after with Apex.... Apex wins.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] heynomi4u:
I have tried Go, Apex, Stock (of course), ADW, Action and Nova.

I like Nova Prime out of all these. Even its beta versions are stable! Apex would be a close second and then Stock.

Action launcher is nice but lacks many features for now.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] snapper.fishes:
I am going to give Apex a try because of what you wrote. I have used Nova for a long time, and always wondered if there is a difference between the two.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] puffsimiii:
Sv: What's your favorite launcher and why?

Adw ex, i got to used with it. Many setting and pretty simple.....

Sent from me!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EddyOS:
Trebuchet for me, does exactly what I need it to do
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] itpromike:
Still rocking the Nova launcher prime. I've seen on compelling reason to change. :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] NICEGYPT:
I am using Go Launcher. A lot of futures
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] aygezgini:
Apex Pro has always been my favorite since the day I started to use it, I still use it on my Nexus 4. But I switched to Holo Launcher HD Plus for my Nexus 7 lately. It felt smoother for some reason :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mcloren:
I was using ADW when I had my HTC EVO's then I started using it with the S3 and after countless amounts of crashes I tried Apex, & then NOVA, .. i ended up with NOVA and it really helped to ease the transition because it let me import my screen setup settings & homescreen icon locations from ADW, Haven't had a problem SINCE

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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] oscarbum:
I'm a Launcher Addict....

...And yes, I paid for ALL of them. :)

My three favorites:

Nova Launcher Prime

Next Launcher 3D (From the makers of Go Launcher. A work in progress, but it's AWESOME. Just needs more of the GoWidgets to be my full time launcher)

Stock

Others I've bought/used:

Apex

Go Launcher

Launcher Pro

ADW Launcher Ex

SPB Shell

TSF Shell

Chameleon 2

Action Launcher Pro

Launcher 8

Launcher 7

SF Launcher

Tile Launcher
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] alias3800:
Action launcher.

Its simplistic, has everything I need, and is very stable and smooth. I love it so far, especially the cover feature to clean up my home screen.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] wxtye:
nova launcher, seems much smoother compared to stock launcher, and it saves the icon placements even when i change roms
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] donwhann:
I flick between 4 I have installed. At the moment I'm using launcher8 but I also like to use sslauncher, atom launcher and vire launcher... it's good to have choice...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] scottx .:
Nova. Lots of reasons.

Most of all, the labs menu option to hide the clock. To enable it hold down volume up and release it and hold volume down. (From the nova settings menu) It makes the desktop so much cleaner looking when you already have a clock widget. Check it out..

And its gone!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] monkeybox:
Lightning Launcher, never had a prob,just fun to play around with.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ShiftyBloke:
Lightning, very simple and light. Only gets a bit complicated when changing grids etc
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] LudoGris:
SF Launcher Beta

Really like the design aspect of the Google Now app so transferring this over to my launcher was a no-brainer. Like the widget spots and that I can swipe to more widgets or to the app drawer. Pretty unique.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] sideslippy:
I'm using Xperia Z Launcher 4.0, like the interface of it, a little MIUI-like way to add widgets and even apps, folder's in the app drawer and it's smooth and 99% stable.

Link to launcher
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] unixon:
I like Nova Launcher personally. I'm sure there's other ones with their own strong suits. But I mean every custom launcher is about the same right now features wise. I like the easy uninstall on either the desktop or drawer, it's good when you install a game that just sucks. I like changing my drawers scrolling method/iconsize/gridsize/etc. I also like how I can put all my games in one tab and then all my apps in another tab. And you get some extra stuff here and there like being able to customize your icon grids and your animations. You can actually optimize better with that. But it's the ones I listed I really like.

I bought Nova Launcher Prime for $4. Developer did a good job on his work. And really that's not much, I can't even eat at Mcdonalds for less than that... not that I'd want to :P. You don't even need Prime it's totally not a pay or suffer sort of thing. But you do get to use TeslaUnread which is handy. Especially in expanded desktop.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Guto ViP:
Nice!

Enviado de meu Nexus 4 usando o Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shahabk818:
I use the stock :D I wish someone would make a Ubuntu Laucher :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] greivel2:
AW: What's your favorite launcher and why?

I'm using next launcher. Smooth as hell on the N4 :)

Also I like the layout. It's something different than nova and apex launchers.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] mcloren:
I thought I would never replace GO Launcher EX, but I tried Nova and replaced it immediately. It's interesting that it now seems to have replaced all of the others...combined. (even with such a small sampling)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] justin11141:
Honestly I like the stock 4.2 launcher the most. It feels the cleanest and smoothest.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jarayn:
Except then you only know the time when you are on the desk top.. Which is almost never.

Stock is no cleaner nor smoother than either nova or apex it just has no features at all.

Each to their own I guess but then again some people like ios.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tennockey:
Stock. Most stable for me
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Arkaineshow:
R: What's your favorite launcher and why?

Nova launchers it's the best!

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 con Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Semetery:
I definitely favor Nova. Bought it on sale at a time and I use it on both my Nexus and my tablet. I've never had any problems with it, has a lot of options I find useful.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jwocalla:
Apex for	me. I had to move from adw when I shifted from gb to ics. I like the gesture options and theming.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] drew_grant:
I've used Apex Launcher since I first got the Galaxy Nexus. No problems. However, a few days ago I've discovered Atom Launcher. By far the most impressive launcher with custom themes, widgets, and a store for the launcher to download things. Best of all, it's FREE. Here's a link.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5kbHRvLmF0b20ubGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] JoeCrazy:
AW: What's your favorite launcher and why?

Nova prime! Simply, fast and stable.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] FatalityBoyZahy:
Trebuchet anyone?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] brolic925t:
def apex.. started with nova prime but then went to apex due to the custom dock (was going for a sense 4 ish look with the fancy sense clock widget) and boy i was suprised with the speed and smoothness of it, custom docks should be in nova aswell but whatever. nova is easier to use though, widget overlapping is a bit difficult at first on apex
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xxMAGICxx:
MiHome. Miui. Nuff said.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Neroga:
Holo Launcher HD Plus. Been a huge fan of holo for the longest time and HD has to be the best I've ever used. So many customization options and supports a wide array of themes. Has all the features of Apex and Nova plus more.

Sent from my Nexus 4 converted LG Optimus G
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] xenkato:
Miui Launcher rocks!

With t-mobile themes of AOKP my N4 is the best
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] macanovic88:
Apex launcher, does everything I need.

man sent this using xda & n4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] AshtonTS:
Trebuchet. It has the simpleness and smoothness and reliability of stock, with added features, but no unnecessary crap like in apex or nova (I've used both of those other ones too)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] oviloga:
But , which launcher used less ram?

I love adw but it take more then 44 of ram.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] FatalityBoyZahy:
Exactly how I feel. lol
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] speedyjay:
Stock launcher....most reliable :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] saldebot:
Holo Launcher, love the swipe gestures.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] jawz101:
Go launcher. I miss launcher pro. If any of the other big ones would implement folders in the app menu instead of this category tab junk I'd switch.

edit- it looks like Nova Pro does all I want, however it'd be nice to trial before buying. it'd take me 15 minutes just to peruse the features
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] randomnoob83:
TFS launched and next launcher and also spb launcher all amazing
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cervantes:
Stock rom Apex launcher amazing
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Faith_G:
SF Launcher. Very simple and clean.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] rec71:
I'm giving Chameleon a try and so far so great.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 3DDario:
I use Apex Launcher Pro because i think it is fast, clean and there are a lot of options (like customization).

I use it since i used my Galaxy Ace (cooper).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Flaming Flowair:
You make me discovered Nova. I was looking to install Holo Launcher but Nova seems to have more settings and I love settings XD.

Thank your for this thread !
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tackleberry_crash:
I like the simple launchers but a bit more stock launcher.

Apex Launcher always satisfied me in the simple yet having nice set of feature that wont interfere with the use or create lags.

Nova is also pretty much same but I have always leaned toward apex for some reason.

Both are excellent launchers. As mentioned before Go and some other launcher feels cluttered with unnecessary features for me.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Abaddon:
chameleon and apex. suits my needs :D
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Ieatnoobs:
Stock launcher is simple and awesome. Nova is great too!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] iNeedICS:
Nova because it's PRIME

Sent from Squishy's N⁴
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] TwinkyOfHope:
I use Apex and absolutely love it. I gave Nova a few chances but I couldn't live without infinite scroll. I guess they finally implemented it.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Tarun95:
Action launcher pro is my choice. Not too many options. Minimalistic and has a different system of app drawer.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Arkaineshow:
holo launcher hd is good
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Atruss12:
Chameleon launcher for phones.

I love the built in widgets, its animations, transitions are great, and i feel like its an amazing hybrid on android and windows phone in a way. Everything is at a quick glance
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] runningreturning:
Used adw on my atrix 4g, but after that, I've always enjoyed the stability of Nova Prime on my devices. Ive tried spb, next, tsf, apex pro, go, adw ex, and trebuchet. Nova always seems smoother and faster than anything else I've tried.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] nedooo:
Smoother than stock?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] EPayne123:
Its close for me but no, not smoother than stock which is why I personally tend to use stock.