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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Mr_Sm1th:
S7 edge stuck on blue screen and download mode

It allows me to start a download In odin but fails everytime. Can I send my phone somewhere to have firmware reinstalled? I tried to get passed FRP lock cause I got ripped off and my computer died during a power outage so now the phone won't boot firmware or let me intall. I've tried 5 different ones. HELP:crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
So I'm on the 935u for about a month and a half now and had no problems. All of a sudden today my phone stopped fast charging and is in fact charging extremely slow. I was on zero percent and put my phone on the charger around 6pm. It is now 1am and I'm at 49%. I'm thinking this is a hardware problem but before I bring the phone to Verizon I wanted to see if anyone else had this prob? Also will version give me a hard time since Im on the 935u software?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Outbreak444:
If you're worried about Verizon giving you a hard time then flash back Verizon's firmware. But before your return it I would test out the functionality of fast charging and see what happens. If it works then why return it? Also if it works then I would say flash back to the U firmware and test again. Don't restore old settings or anything.

Or you could just start from where you are now and flash the U firmware over your current U firmware to reset any setting changes you have made. I know, it's a lengthy process but it's better than going back to the store and dealing with Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
turns out there might be an issue with my usb port. My phone won't even detect I connected it to my pc. It just shows charging. No options come up for media or anything. I can't even reset my phone to stock rom. This sucks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] amorrn:
Rooted? If so, you have to go into the developer options to change the usb mode. There is no pop up on the phone, it defaults to charging mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
Nope not rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Outbreak444:
Are you sure the cable is a data cable? If it's the stock cable then try to get ahold of another Samsung cable. Someone else had a similar problem with their S6 on another forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
yep, its the stock cable. I plugged in my wifes s6 on it and it worked perfectly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
Anyway to flash stock rom without the use of odin or usb?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Action123:
Weirdly enough, I was having this same issue yesterday. Couldn't figure out what was going on - then tried a different cable and it charged normally. I think those Samsung cables aren't built very well. Ordering that PowerLine+ from Anker.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] topaz330:
so verizon exchanged it via warranty no issues. They just checked to see if it was rooted whichi it wasn't and confirmed that the usb port was defective. All is well in the world again! :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Rabidsloth:
I was having this problem about 4 weeks ago. I tried everything but nothing worked. Rebooting would help for a bit then it would slow down to a crawl when I tried to wireless charge. Then I recalled I had taken an update recently and hadn't done a factory reset. I had traditionally always done one because in the past android was always buggy if you didn't. I thought android was supposed to have gotten better about taking updates without needing a FR so I had decided to do one without and had no problems for a while so forgot about it. When I realised that was the issue I saved as much as I could with Helium (normally I would use Titanium but I don't like the root method so for now have remained stock) and performed a FR. Since then I have had no issues and wireless charging works as expected.

TLDR: Backup everything and perform a factory reset.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] note4 guy:
In your opinion Popular/Best launcher to use with this phone ?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] rippedwarrior:
I like Apex or Nova Launcher. Super customizable and stable. They have gestures which let you put all that screen real estate to good use.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jinkerz9430:
The best for me!

The best for me is BuzzLauncher. I have been using it for 2 years already :cowboy:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Nerowoof:
i use Nova Launcher Prime...well worth it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] JayDean03:
Pixel launcher
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] volfan22:
Action launcher 3. Looks and works great and has all kinds of shortcuts.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Kansatsusha:
probably going use nova for app launcher and hi locker for lock screen...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Nick281051:
I like the look of that icon pack, what's the name of it?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] volfan22:
Alos
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Strategist86:
Action Launcher 3 skinned to work mostly like the pixel launcher... But with swipe from the left edge to open Google now in absence of assistant, and with double tap of the home screen to open the camera.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Nova Prime is my dd!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] rudbwoy:
+1 Nova Prime. I'm going to experience the V20 as it is when I get it, perhaps for a few days. Then, time to customize!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] chavist:
Smart launcher Pro
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] bigmase23:
Nova Prime FTW
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jrwingate6:
Do any of these launchers allow you to keep the double tap screen on/off?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jinkerz9430:
I dont know the others but Buzz Launcher does. Also Next launcher, TSF Launcher, and Go launcher do too. (TSF is not being updated anymore, so you will probably discard it, although it is REALLY GOOD TOO)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mill guy:
Nova Prime does.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] theroncr:
Google Pixel Launcher

Can I ask where you downloaded the Apk? Many thanks and does the google slide out work?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] JayDean03:
The Google slideout doesn't work

Here's the link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5JFA8qACRT2Wm9QODgyc1ZrYUk/view?usp=drivesdk
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] slayerh4x:
The stock one is pretty cool, like an iPhone basically. I will probably use Nova Prime though.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] themustached:
Nova Launcher is my go to for everything.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] MikhailVb:
Input from an Android Newbie

I'm new to this forum, and this is my 1st post to it.

My pre-Android mobile device background was Palm, then iOS (starting with iPhone 4).

I'm new to Android so please pardon any ignorance or misunderstanding I might have regarding Android-specific nomenclature,...

My 1st Android device was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which I used with the stock Samsung launcher.

I've been using LG's stock launcher for the LG v20 (Home v4.0). I've used the "Home with separate apps list" setting for the "Home screen settings / Select Home" parameter. Until today, I'd found no compelling reason to consider switching to a 3rd-party launcher.

However, as I've moved some apps to "External storage" (SD card), I've seen extensive evidence suggesting that this launcher -- WITH the "separate apps list" selection -- will not retain icons for SD-card-stored apps either on the Desktop (whether or not contained in a folder) or in the Dock. I can copy such icons out from the App Drawer and place those copies in one of the aforementioned locations. After doing so, those icon copies appear to persist during the CURRENT Android session. However, once the system is restarted, those icon copies appear to be gone. The icons remain available in the App Drawer, but I'd prefer to retain icon copies in what I consider to be the primary Home screen interface.

It was this anomaly that compelled me to briefly investigate Nova, Google Now, and Action Launcher 3, as well as to consider using Home v4.0 with its default "Home" setting for the "Home screen settings / Select Home" parameter. However, my initial perception is that none of these alternatives will suit me better, despite the fact that each alternative appears to avoid the "disappearing icon" problem I describe in the preceding paragraph. I hope that LG considers what I'm describing as a problem. resolves it (after verifying it) in the subsequent Home update, releases the update ASAP.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Koont:
Action Launcher 3, hands down. Nova Prime is cool but, their gestures are limited. Plus, you get the Pixel launcher pretty much with AL3. And yes it has double tap to kill the screen.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] cubanBword:
Nova launcher prime.. never had a reason to try anything else
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] markwebb:
Nova launcher prime hands down for years
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] dwertz:
Nova Launcher Prime
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] evo4g63t:
I've tried A LOT of launchers in my use of Android and Nova Launcher (Prime) is the one I go back to the most. It's very stable and it is quick.

If I feel like switching around I use Smart Launcher Pro which is a different interface but it is good at sorting your apps by category.

Action Launcher Pro is another good one, though not as fast as Nova the menu system on it is great (automatically sorts your apps by letter) and makes it easy to find your apps if you have a lot lot.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wodurrah:
Action 3...the perfect

Just used Action launcher 3...way better than anything out there...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] BROKEN1981:
That will happen. Your SD card might have a slow read time. Just wait after a reboot and the app icons will show up.

I have a Samsung SD card with a very fast read/write time. So I don't have "much" of a delay.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] juggjiggler69:
Nova Launcher Prime
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Joediver53:
I'm using Nova and I keep having the same problem with icons disappearing and being replaced by the "ghost" icon.... Any suggestions?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] PsiPhiDan:
Never tried this launcher until your post. Bought the pro version immediately because I fell in love with this thing! I've been a Nova Prime user for years and I'm ready to give it up now.

Question though: I have it set up to lock the device with a double tap. However, when I try and use my fingerprint to unlock it, it won't allow me to and forces me to use my knock code. It says the phone was locked by a device administrator. Is there any way around this? It's the only flaw I've found in this launcher. I should be able to still unlock my phone with my fingerprint I would think?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] tourbound129:
I'm looking for an answer on the administrator issue as well. However, you can turn off the double tap setting and double tap on the status bar and get the desired effect. Not as convenient as double tap anywhere but it's an option of the other doesn't work.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Koont:
QUOTE=PsiPhiDan;69605702]Never tried this launcher until your post. Bought the pro version immediately because I fell in love with this thing! I've been a Nova Prime user for years and I'm ready to give it up now.

Question though: I have it set up to lock the device with a double tap. However, when I try and use my fingerprint to unlock it, it won't allow me to and forces me to use my knock code. It says the phone was locked by a device administrator. Is there any way around this? It's the only flaw I've found in this launcher. I should be able to still unlock my phone with my fingerprint I would think?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I forgot about that issue. My bad. Done trained myself to posh the back button. Guess we need to inform the dev of this issue.

Thanks for the tip. Didn't know/forgot about the double tap status bar.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] midmadn:
Same here. I try every launcher I see or hear about. I used the stock launcher for a long time, but I always end up going back to Nova Prime. .
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] alane708:
Smart launcher Pro. I use it for all Android devices
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mingkee:
Stock with app drawer
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wing_addict_usa:
Nova
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] RiNo808:
Stock home launcher. Been using nova prime with every phone. But that administration lock thing is bugging me. When they fix that I'll switch back to nova. Also I was experiencing lag with nova when flipping through the home screen. But so far so good with the stock home launcher. I do miss the gesture swipes on nova.

Sent from my LG-H910
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] silverfang77:
Nova Launcher.

Tappin' and talkin' with Tapatalk.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SaltGuy:
Nova Launcher
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Logantbrown:
I also use Nova Prime. I just checked out Action and really dug it but ran into some issues... The first was the administrator lock thing a couple others mentioned, that's pretty inconvenient. I also couldn't find a way to disable the app drawer. With that quick launch menu drawer thing, toggled by swiping from the left edge, I didn't need the drawer any more, but I couldn't find the option to disable it. Lastly, can you not change the folder icons like you can on Nova? I wanted to make my folders an icon without a preview, but I couldn't find a way to customize them... Back to Nova for now unless someones got the answers im looking for, I've never had any trouble with it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Koont:
Settings/App drawer/Disable quick drawer. Or Settings/Shortcut/Horizontal Swipe

Swipe up on folder/Select 3 dots in bottom right corner.

I think this is what you were asking about.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Linsolv:
Trying out Action Launcher 3, to get as close to Pixel Launcher as possible. (That said I'm going to be adding more stuff as time goes by, to try to get a mix of my usual Nova setup and Pixel)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] digitalart:
Nova .. just because I can change grid size and not sure how many other launcher have that option
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] smooth703:
Nova prime
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mlctulsa11:
I have always been forced to add Nova Prime to my Samsung phones. The V20 UI with Nougat makes Nova unnecessary for me. LG has added many of the customization options found in Nova. Something Samsung has never done.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SaltGuy:
Upgraded to Nova Prime... Love it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Bwyan Benton:
But oddly they haven't added support for custom icon packs.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jameslapc2:
Good old Nova Launcher.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] oatlord:
Stock. It looks and performs exactly how I would always configure my Notes, sans explosions.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] ericrangel76:
I've tried alot of launchers but Action 3 is my favorite. I really like the gestures and covers. I have tried Nova Prime and liked it as well. I also really liked Aviate. I just like how easy it organized everything.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Techweed:
I've used Nova Prime for years, but haven't installed it yet on the LG.

How do 3rd party launchers affect the second screen, if at all?

And is there any launcher that preserves the knock on/off feature of LG? I know a few allow knock off, but I really want knock on as well.

I've been pretty happy with stock, so if any of the above are affected negatively I'll stick with stock.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] TheDantee:
Nova launcher Prime

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Nova launcher works great with the second screen been using it since day 1 with the V20
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] justthefacts:
Nova Prime is on sale for the Holidays for $0.99. Great Launcher
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Moe5508:
Nova Launcher prime here...

But might try out Action Launcher 3...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] sanjsrik:
+1 on the Nova Launcher Prime.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] SaltGuy:
Correction....

Upgraded to Nova Prime last week to support the developer. Great launcher!!!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] engmux:
Hi all,

What is the name of the theme? I love your home screen!!! :D:o:D

Cheers!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jinkerz9430:
It is called "R E D" . Lol
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] sanjsrik:
What do you mean works great with the second screen? How does it work with the second screen? I haven't seen any interaction with how Nova Prime interacts with the second screen. Nova Prime is a launcher and the second screen is built-in functionality. I haven't encountered how one influences the other. Maybe I'm missing out on some functionality and would love to find out what you mean so maybe I can use it as well.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] LuckyColdJohnson:
Im done with NOVA. Stupid icons are difficult to move towards the bottom deck. Makes me angry every time. Also in the beta program and can't get out so I can download the regular version. I use the LG stock launcher now lol
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] sanjsrik:
I just tried the latest iteration of Buzz Launcher. It crashed 3x within the first 5 minutes of using it. It was shaky 2 years ago when I first tried it, it hasn't improved in 2 years. Any app that crashes in the first 5 minutes so many times is not one worth investing any more time in for me.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] imucarmen:
I switch between Nova Prime, Total Launcher Pro, and ADW 2 Pro. TSF shell is one of my all time favorites which I bought for $15 in 2011 but sadly the dev abandoned it in favor of CM launcher which I find is not very good. I'd still use TSF but it has had a bug with the dock for a while now and makes it unusable for me.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] imucarmen:
The icons being difficult to move on the bottom row is due to the sub-grid option being on. Where you can move stuff in-between grid slots. You just have to find the sweet spot.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] LuckyColdJohnson:
I turned it off but it still sucks. Icons always want to combo up with the dock icons or goes back to its other spot. I can't stand it anymore so I left.

I remember when Go Launcher was great before all the extra BS they load it up with now.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Marblesgonewild:
Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher is AMAZING! The free version is great and the Prime version is definitely worth it as well.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] CharlzO_2000:
I've been using Apex , which is similar to Nova from what I can tell. I don't generally do much, and the only reasons I don't use stock are having a scrolling dock, icon packs, and some drawer tools. So for me, it works fine.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] BradHP:
I had been using Buzz launcher on my G3 since I got it. I picked up the V20 today and when installed Buzz I noticed I lost the 2nd screen while on the home screen. It was there when I was inside an app, but when I went back home it wasn't available to use. If I tapped on it, it would show me the time but that was all.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] TheDantee:
I thought he meant like the second screen being used I thought that maybe some launchers disable the second screen so i was just stating that nova uses the second still sorry for the confusion
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] note4 guy:
I have been using smart launcher pro and Nova prime. Both amazing launchers .
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] BradHP:
I figured out what my problem was--I had Buzz Launcher set to hide the notification bar. I unchecked that and I got my second screen back. Stupid mistake by me. Buzz is my favorite again.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] masondoctorjt:
I've been using nova prime for a long time. I love it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] alimsona:
Best launcher ever

Used it more than 3 years continuously
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] KUSOsan:
Nova prime. Best launcher. Try new ones every now and then when I'm bored but have always come back to Nova prime
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jason504:
I use Nova Prime I just tried a couple of new ones and no go. When I set up double tap to lock screen and then I use finger print to open it back up it makes me type my pin in. That's a no go Nova does not do that.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] androiddiego:
Nova!!!!!!!!!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] axaman943:
Nova Launcher is one of the best Launchers, higly customizable, you can even set double tap to slepp as in the stock LG launcher, you can backup lancher settings on any cloud platform you want and then restore it from there very easily. I've owned several devices and always managed to restore the same settings on all of them. Tried Action Launcher and others, but always came back to Nova. Higly recommended :good::good::good:

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You can choose the option to not block it with administrator privileges and you will be able to use fingerprint scanner after double tap to sleep. Dig into nova launcher settings.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] rowihel2012:
I'm using HTC sence laumcher

Smooth as butter and fast and great design theems
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jason504:
No I know that I was talking about other launchers. Nova works fine.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Negan:
Stock launcher here! Hell everything on my device is stock!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jdmsohc22:
lol u forgot to "insert sarcasm here"... Because I for one second do not believe anything on your phone that has a "theme" option, is left stock haha..
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Negan:
Ok well not stock theme but other than that I'm stock!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jdmsohc22:
Haha ok I'll take that..

Hey Mark, I actually just went with a ganja theme and was lookin for a "green" type theme to match my layout.. I searched the play store and didnt really see anything like that, do you have one out there that I perhaps overlooked that would go with my idealistic setup..!?!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Negan:
Not "yet"
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] CharlzO_2000:
I'm the odd one out that uses Apex instead of Nova (I found them to be very similar, and just ended up using Apex instead).
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jdmsohc22:
I used to have Apex as well, and then bounced around a bit.. Until I landed on Nova Prime, and been on that for a few years now.. I'll try 3D launchers out from time to time, but the battery consumption doesn't make up for the bling bling that they offer haha..
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] CharlzO_2000:
yeah, I had the Next one purchased because it worked how I wanted on an in-dash unit I had in my e46. Every once in a while I load it up, go "yeah, neat." and then go back. Someday I'll try to actually sit down and see if I sway myself to Nova Prime, I can't remember what the differences between the two are. I just remember originally they seemed pretty close.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] emtownsend:
Nova!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jdmsohc22:
I actually use my LG g pad in my e92 as an indash type of unit lol.. I have nova prime on there as well because I can make the screen very minimalistic..
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] stanglifemike:
I completely agree with the many who posted before me, Nova Prime is the best! I've tried many, but Nova is the only launcher for me! I've used it for so long, at least 5 or 6 years, yet I never get bored with it or tired of it.

But the most amazing feature with Nova is that you can cycle your second display on & off, I absolutely love this ability! I always keep my notification bar hidden, so I didn't immediately realize it could cycle the second display. About a month into ownership, I decided to try using my second display with the screen on. It was a really awesome surprise when I discovered I could cycle my second display whenever, by simply double tapping the screen (that's the gesture I always use, double tap screen, to cycle my notification bar). I honestly think it's a feature/function LG should have included outta the box, especially since they already utilize tap to wake! But big thanks to Nova for giving us this ability! And because of Nora's ability, I use my second display MUCH more often than I would otherwise!