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arecheese
post Jun 30 2013, 01:22 AM

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hey guys, i was gonna get the htc one cos of better build quality and i like the htc sense interface but so hard to get since stock low at telcos. was thinking of S4, convince me! heheh, i know on paper the S4 beats htc one but i was worried about the touchwiz. I heard that after a while it can get a little laggy/stuttery, any experience with that?
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post Jun 30 2013, 01:35 AM

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QUOTE(joytest @ Jun 30 2013, 01:29 AM)
Android allows you to change your default launcher. Why feel constrained by the default launcher of any device? I cannot remember how TW looks like anymore since it only lasts less than 5 mins on my phones before I load up Nova Launcher.

No lags on my Note 2, and I suppose the S4 community here will also concur.
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what would be the best launcher you would recommend? My first phone was iphone then windows. first time android user so I dont know much. always thought you had to root to change stuff like launcher (evidence of how ios is so constrictive. need to jailbreak to customize anything hehe) thanks for the reply! I'll google for some good launchers too but personal experience always better than reviews from internet biggrin.gif

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post Jun 30 2013, 01:54 AM

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QUOTE(joytest @ Jun 30 2013, 01:41 AM)
Set yourself free. tongue.gif

Many things do not require root.

Nova and Apex are good launchers for Android 4.x and have very similar features. Some like Buzz have some unusual features but I haven't tried it.
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haha! awesome stuff, hoping to free myself as soon as maxis would let me tongue.gif
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post Jun 30 2013, 02:03 AM

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QUOTE(syahmie_dbf1430 @ Jun 30 2013, 01:54 AM)
for me.. nova is the best, smoothest launcher..
but right now, if u bought S4 LTE version, it will be special.
bcoz u can choose between fully TOUCHWIZ or fully GOOGLE EDITION.. flex.gif  flex.gif
i like sgp neo hybrid.. make the phone become more premium feel.
but, also like ultra slim casing.. really nice.. icon_idea.gif  icon_idea.gif
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i'm getting my phone from telco so dont think google edition gonna get into our market soon enough, really fed up with my windows phone already heheh, maybe custom rom after warranty finish and I root it thumbup.gif

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Depends (best answer). If you are more of a minimalistic kinda user and loves sleek launchers, go for Apex and Nova (my fav 2).
Others that you might be interested in:
-Go Launcher (fancy2!)
-Iterations of VireLauncher (Got physics engine inside. Coolio!!)
-Buzz launcher (lots of customization)
-and lots more (need to explore urself 4sure to find the best match for ur style)


I'm more towards minimalistic (which was why i tried windows phone and regretted it) so might try the apex or nova. thanks guys!
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post Jul 25 2013, 03:24 PM

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hey guys, just a question about rooting and installing custom ROM. Just in case I need to unroot to send in for maintenance/repair it will involve factory reset right?
Is there anyway to sort of have an image of my phone pre-root so i dont have to re-install all apps and re-arrange them?

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