Lightening Launcher. Its now old but still puts all you showed to shame. a HUGE learning curve, and the default setup on install really sux. But once you learn and custiomize, I have yet to find anything close. It Rotates, transparencies, resizes (X & Y can be different, and then maybe rotated) can add code, folders in folders, and widgets within folders etc etc etc If you can think it, it can do it.I have used it since gingerbread and have never found anything that even comes close. But be prepared, you have to commit the time.
I do have a Sammy phone and use OneUI. My favorite thing about it, how clean of a UI it is by default. Also mixing the Goodlock suite of apps to it as well gives you quite a bit more to be able to mod and customize. Finally have an effective way of increasing the lockscreen timout option. Just would be nice if Samsung would fix the Flow app.
@@barrelracer318 gawd I couldn't disagree more. Been using Samsung phones for years but the first thing I do when I get a new one is install a third party launcher because almost anything is better than OneUI. To each their own, I guess.
@pjaypender1009 yeah. Oneui can be a pain with how limited it is. But it also doesn't seem clunky. That was one of my main things. I used to use 3rd party UI for a long time. Especially during my time with the note5 and very early on woth the note7. But those ui would have issues with basic functionality of the phones added features. Not that oneui utilizes them ideally at times either. But none of the other UI could utilize the spen fully among a few other things. And I use my spen alot. So much so that I replace the tip in it at least once or twice during my time with that gen phone. But I do understand OUI is feature lacking at times compared to other launchers, and may not be as visually pleasing. But Samsung has gone a long way to may it just work good and reliably. Although I hate how much resources a simple wallpaper can chew up on OUI.
He made the Trek theme for total launcher cool theme if you can make it work I spent an hour just trying to apply it to total launcher and it kept saying applied but nothing changed so I uninstalled it and total launcher
My measuring stick for Android launchers is a weird one but it works for me. That measure is: Does the launcher have the ability to nest folders? Can I put a folder full of app icons inside of another folder? The only launcher I've found that can do this is Nova launcher. It seems weird that in 2024 we can't put folders in folders. I don't do a bunch of customizations anymore but what I do use, Nova has. I always look at other launchers to see if they stack up yet but sadly they don't. Runners up: Glextor app manager. It can be used with any launcher as its app drawer and it has folders in folders. The only other app I've found is called "folder in folder". Good luck out there!
Yeah I had a similar kind of measuring stick, can I categorize my app drawer, lead me to using LukeLauncher, has it's issues but I have yet to find any others that can compare to it's app drawer, there a few, like Fast Draw, Ox Shell and Neo Launcher but none of them seem to have been able to quite scratch that itch for me quite like it does.
Related to the iOS-like launcher - there is an app that emulates the dynamic island, called Dynamic Spot. I have an Oneplus Nord 2, using its stock UI because it works perfectly for me, and I added this Dynamic Spot because it can replace the upper notification (for apps I want to) in a fun way. Cheers!
I've been a Nova Prime user for several years. Regardless of the number of launchers that have come out since, Nova has stayed on top for the amount of customization options you get, especially for the price. I don't see myself switching any time soon.
Just switched to Total for the first time, have been using Nova since like 2014. Total is great, a bit of a learning curve. I honestly can't recommend it to anyone but the most heavy power user. If Nova had two screen support, I'd switch back in a heatbeat
For the total launcher, where would you go to download other people's themes? I may like to see what other people have done. The one you showed was a bit too noisy I think.
If you are getting older like me Square Home is great, I don't want to have to put my readers on to see my phone and with square home you can make the tiles huge. Spend some time with it and make it look like Windows10 mobile. I miss Windows phone.
I had a look at installing the Samsung One UI on my Sony Xperia 1ii but no can do😢. I’ll certainly check out the others though, didn’t know I could change this so most useful.
What is this about subscribing to a launcher? I've not used one in a long while, and the notion of paying monthly for something like this is outlandish for me.
Can someone help me find this launcher? It has a built-in notification history section which you can switch to the left and show all your history... I installed it on my previous phone but had forgotten the name of it.😢
honestly bruh i will say you make such good vids we can all watch and enjoy a for all these times or years i been seeing aio launcher and believed it was just a weird Looking Launcher but you taught me with this video that dont judge a book by its cover cuz appearance isnt everything action Launcher i will try it aswel it Looks cool thank you plz try making best apps Like 5 apps per vid to keep it in a way in which it will be easy to get more for each week in a month
I have the smart launcher premium... I bought it coz of the music widget primarily but amazed by how light and supportive it is now. I'd love to try the other launchers too in this list.
I've using Nova for probs 5 years. I just got a S23 Ultra used it for a few days with the samsong UI but and going back to Nova!! If I try another launcher it'll be Microsoft. When it's free, "you" are the product. Anywhoo..
Nova Launcher is the best for me, but I have a problem with Honor magic 6 pro. There is a problem with the icon showing open windows. Three-key navigation, square icon. Doesn't work. Could someone solve this problem if they had one?
I still use apex launcher myself. im using it on a note20 ultra. I use to like sweeterhome and sweeter home 2. but they haven't worked for many years. they were very customizable.
does alpha Hybrid launcher give you ads at all time? like you turn on your phone, search for an app and an add stops you? or only during customization?
I didn't hear you mention my favorite thing in Action Launcher; covers. I doubt I'll switch launchers if it remains exclusive to Action Launcher. Not that I pay a lot of attention, maybe it's already included in a bunch of them, I wouldn't know.
Microsoft launcher is the best and most luxurious launcher, and how did you go through it without explaining the left side of the homescreen and how much can you customize it ?? You have two tabs, one for the feed "that you can also customize to see your interests" and you have a widgets tab which is also very customizable and scrolls down ? You should have done your homework cause you missed alot on the Microsoft launcher even though it is one of your "favorites"...
This last update (2/2024) change things on my phone (S22 Ultra). Mu frío down menu list order changed, I could no longer get a reaction when I removed the S pen (I just manually fixed that) and IDK what else it changed, fixed and/or offer. I just saw a pop up that said "touch and hold to record" when I clicked on a pic which was sent through text messaging. THAT was new on my phone. I'm truly curious to know what else is available... that's how I ended up here. I'm looking it up, but I saw this video and am really glad that I did. Definitely playing around with this... thank you!!
@@nevan2201 I download the app then it made me download another app to pay for so I can get the futuristic skin ...u may have to walk me threw it because I can't seem to make it a default launcher
What is your favourite Android launcher?
What launcher are you using?
Square home
Lightening Launcher. Its now old but still puts all you showed to shame. a HUGE learning curve, and the default setup on install really sux. But once you learn and custiomize, I have yet to find anything close. It Rotates, transparencies, resizes (X & Y can be different, and then maybe rotated) can add code, folders in folders, and widgets within folders etc etc etc If you can think it, it can do it.I have used it since gingerbread and have never found anything that even comes close. But be prepared, you have to commit the time.
Nova Prime. I've been using it for years & it's just what I'm used to.
Nova beta
Microsoft launcher is the one me and my wife use is very customizable, it's incredible. 😊
Can you please share the total launcher skin that was given to you that you're running right now on your phone please?
Thank you!
I do have a Sammy phone and use OneUI. My favorite thing about it, how clean of a UI it is by default. Also mixing the Goodlock suite of apps to it as well gives you quite a bit more to be able to mod and customize. Finally have an effective way of increasing the lockscreen timout option. Just would be nice if Samsung would fix the Flow app.
oh God your THAT guy....Lame ass
Wish they would put more of what you can use on the phones on the tablets.
@@evacody1249 yeah. And what is there, sometimes, isn't formatted to work on the tablet properly...
@@barrelracer318 gawd I couldn't disagree more. Been using Samsung phones for years but the first thing I do when I get a new one is install a third party launcher because almost anything is better than OneUI.
To each their own, I guess.
@pjaypender1009 yeah. Oneui can be a pain with how limited it is. But it also doesn't seem clunky. That was one of my main things. I used to use 3rd party UI for a long time. Especially during my time with the note5 and very early on woth the note7. But those ui would have issues with basic functionality of the phones added features. Not that oneui utilizes them ideally at times either. But none of the other UI could utilize the spen fully among a few other things. And I use my spen alot. So much so that I replace the tip in it at least once or twice during my time with that gen phone. But I do understand OUI is feature lacking at times compared to other launchers, and may not be as visually pleasing. But Samsung has gone a long way to may it just work good and reliably. Although I hate how much resources a simple wallpaper can chew up on OUI.
Thanks for showing my work! And this was a really good, informative video.
Was the title screen launcher one of yours?
@@stevenmunden3875 Yes. The Total Launcher stuff (the video image).
He made the Trek theme for total launcher cool theme if you can make it work I spent an hour just trying to apply it to total launcher and it kept saying applied but nothing changed so I uninstalled it and total launcher
Thanks so much for this video , it is exactly what I was looking for and needed, new android user , needed a break from my iPhone
i still think no launcher can compare with Nova launcher is the best for me with all my phones
Same here!
I have a question;
Do nova really freeze?
@@حيدره_أياد not for me
Yeah I've tried several but keep switching back to Nova.
Whenever they actually support folding phones better ill go back
21:35 the best one!
not sure which one like so going try a few of them and see which one looks nice
My measuring stick for Android launchers is a weird one but it works for me. That measure is: Does the launcher have the ability to nest folders? Can I put a folder full of app icons inside of another folder? The only launcher I've found that can do this is Nova launcher. It seems weird that in 2024 we can't put folders in folders. I don't do a bunch of customizations anymore but what I do use, Nova has. I always look at other launchers to see if they stack up yet but sadly they don't. Runners up: Glextor app manager. It can be used with any launcher as its app drawer and it has folders in folders. The only other app I've found is called "folder in folder". Good luck out there!
Yeah I had a similar kind of measuring stick, can I categorize my app drawer, lead me to using LukeLauncher, has it's issues but I have yet to find any others that can compare to it's app drawer, there a few, like Fast Draw, Ox Shell and Neo Launcher but none of them seem to have been able to quite scratch that itch for me quite like it does.
u r genius in reviewing anything like Launcher... GOAT!
Related to the iOS-like launcher - there is an app that emulates the dynamic island, called Dynamic Spot. I have an Oneplus Nord 2, using its stock UI because it works perfectly for me, and I added this Dynamic Spot because it can replace the upper notification (for apps I want to) in a fun way. Cheers!
That sounds awesome! I have to look into that
Where do you download it from?
Play store
I agree... I paid for the pro of this as well... The smoothness and customizability is amazing. I love how minimal it is.
I've been a Nova Prime user for several years. Regardless of the number of launchers that have come out since, Nova has stayed on top for the amount of customization options you get, especially for the price. I don't see myself switching any time soon.
Alpha Launcher attracts me the most ❤ among them
Very cool but where did you download skins for total launcher ???
I used Total and Smart Launcher already but I prefer Nova. 😎👍💯
AIO launcher has been my go to for a frw years now....the customisation is top notch
I have been using the Microsoft launcher for years. Love it
Nova launcher has more options than other launchers. Good stuff mate✌️
Total Launcher is the most customizable ❤️
Nova is the best!
Use nova for years now. I do miss TSF SHELL though.
Great video. Some decent stuff in here. Thanks!
"Everything is Google Play protect certified, so you are in safe hands" 😂😂😂 Despite this sentence, still a very good video.
What is the skin name you applied to Total Launcher?
Trek theme it's free on the play store
Nova Launcher and Microsoft Launcher is always good alternative to Android default launcher.
Just switched to Total for the first time, have been using Nova since like 2014.
Total is great, a bit of a learning curve. I honestly can't recommend it to anyone but the most heavy power user. If Nova had two screen support, I'd switch back in a heatbeat
I used lynx launcher 3 years ago. Didn't know that it has a pro version now.
What was that futuristic skin called or where did you get it. It's so cool
I like Nova launcher, Microsoft launcher, Smart launcher and O launcher.
I never used any stock launcher until hyper os as it's pretty darn clean
My go to launchers are niagra and square home
I’ll have to look into hyper OS
For the total launcher, where would you go to download other people's themes? I may like to see what other people have done. The one you showed was a bit too noisy I think.
Yes I too would like this launcher skin please
Beautiful video, gave me a basic understanding of each in great time. Thanks!!
hard work appreciated 🙌
love from 🇮🇳
I won't lie. The best launcher to date is stock Samsung OneUI. If you have root and use sql editing, the customisations are limitless!
Which Android skins supports Nova Launcher navigation gestures?
I rate top 3 launchers apps as Action Launcher, Microsoft Launcher and Nova Launcher.
If you are getting older like me Square Home is great, I don't want to have to put my readers on to see my phone and with square home you can make the tiles huge. Spend some time with it and make it look like Windows10 mobile. I miss Windows phone.
amz video, btw I've always used One Ui cause i have a samsung but my favourite is microsofost for the AI search
Good Lock does all of this as well.
You can customize literally anything
We need to get you to make a video for the best launcher and customization for a folding phone.
Excellent detailed rundown. Thank you.
Related to the total launcher, where did you download the futuristic skin from?
If you jump into the settings in the launcher there should be an option for templates/themes
@@WhatGear aaaaah thank you bro
Yes but what is the skin called?
I'll keep my Lawnchair. Why isn't on your list? I know, too many, right?
My question is ! will these work on a andriod tablet too ?
Yes
1:35 OneUI home can already stack widgets
What launcher do you suggest for a newbie?
Do u have a vid on wallpapers, widgets and app icons?
No…but, I’m thinking about making one. Stay tuned
I had a look at installing the Samsung One UI on my Sony Xperia 1ii but no can do😢. I’ll certainly check out the others though, didn’t know I could change this so most useful.
The Microsoft & Nova are my favourites
Excellent review buddy. Better than most
Thanks 😊
I like to change it up, but my go to that I always return to is Square Launcher.
RUclips I’ve been using Nova beta on all of my android devices for years and it’s good
So much new and cool stuff here. Think I'm gonna have a play around with some of these. Nice one! 🔥
What is this about subscribing to a launcher? I've not used one in a long while, and the notion of paying monthly for something like this is outlandish for me.
Most of them are annual not monthly.
@@pjaypender1009 Thanks for the answer. But it still sounds weird to me...
Does those launcher affect the performance of the phone?
Can someone help me find this launcher?
It has a built-in notification history section which you can switch to the left and show all your history... I installed it on my previous phone but had forgotten the name of it.😢
Did you recall the launcher name?
What's the name of the bonus launcher?
How do these launchers work with foldables such as Oneplus Open of Honor Magic V2 ? Are they OK to use on foldables?
I know Nova works really well...the others you'll need to test
I'm from India and I love your work
Niagra is an amazing launcher
IS THIS BETTER THAN GOODLOCK?
My launcher has to have where it's easy to add apps to a folder because I have a lot and I can name the folders. This is really the only must
can you do a video on how to customize the home screen like yours this layout is nice
honestly bruh i will say you make such good vids we can all watch and enjoy a for all these times or years i been seeing aio launcher and believed it was just a weird Looking Launcher but you taught me with this video that dont judge a book by its cover cuz appearance isnt everything action Launcher i will try it aswel it Looks cool thank you plz try making best apps Like 5 apps per vid to keep it in a way in which it will be easy to get more for each week in a month
That's a good idea! Thanks 😊
I have the smart launcher premium... I bought it coz of the music widget primarily but amazed by how light and supportive it is now. I'd love to try the other launchers too in this list.
action launcher is the absolute best
What launcher youre using on your phone ? you show it at the begining of the video saying react ?
I've using Nova for probs 5 years. I just got a S23 Ultra used it for a few days with the samsong UI but and going back to Nova!! If I try another launcher it'll be Microsoft. When it's free, "you" are the product. Anywhoo..
Niagara is the only way for someone who looks for minimalism, my top 1 since years!
So... most are subscription based? never mind than... lol it's crazy how every thing suddenly became subscription based.
I using the Action Launcher, I use it because I dislike my stock UI
Wow what for nice Review, thx
Can these launchers be used with the foldable devices, like pixel fold, Samsung fold 4 and OnePlus open?
If it supports the device...yes
Yup. At least the ones I've tried, which is most of them. I use them on my Z-Fold 3.
I love Samsung Good Lock... 👌
Nova Launcher is the best for me, but I have a problem with Honor magic 6 pro. There is a problem with the icon showing open windows. Three-key navigation, square icon. Doesn't work. Could someone solve this problem if they had one?
I still use apex launcher myself. im using it on a note20 ultra. I use to like sweeterhome and sweeter home 2. but they haven't worked for many years. they were very customizable.
does alpha Hybrid launcher give you ads at all time?
like you turn on your phone, search for an app and an add stops you?
or only during customization?
How can i get the robot wallpaper you have on the niagra launcher
It's a stock wallpaper on the Niagra launcher
@@WhatGear thanks
I didn't hear you mention my favorite thing in Action Launcher; covers. I doubt I'll switch launchers if it remains exclusive to Action Launcher. Not that I pay a lot of attention, maybe it's already included in a bunch of them, I wouldn't know.
does this work on samsung tab a8?
I'm using a Niagara Launcher with NothingOS icon pack😊
im looking for launcher woth stackable wodgets and cover folders, any suggestions??
what third party app can be used for stackable widgets in combinazione with launchers
i like Microsoft Launcher, just Android no "Windows phone" look or something, light weight and lot of customization options
It’s actually my favourite to. It’s a great interface. Love the ChatGPT integration as well
This ms launcher is really first choice awesome launcher. 2ndly choice list nova, action, lynux, etc.
I love Microsoft Launcher. I don't know if its 'luxurious', but its what i like using
lol yeh luxurious probably not the best choice of words 😓
In short which ones offer stackable widgets?
I assume there’s no launcher available for iPhone still probably never will be right ?
niagara launcher has a little typo in the chapters, it says "niagra". (please don't delete my comment for not using uppercases)
Microsoft launcher is the best and most luxurious launcher, and how did you go through it without explaining the left side of the homescreen and how much can you customize it ?? You have two tabs, one for the feed "that you can also customize to see your interests" and you have a widgets tab which is also very customizable and scrolls down ? You should have done your homework cause you missed alot on the Microsoft launcher even though it is one of your "favorites"...
I did film a bit about that. When it came to editing I tried to get it under or close to 30mins and I lost that bit in the edit unfortunately.
@@WhatGear I see, but wed have no problem watching more than 30min m:)
@WhatGear Thx for your hard work , from Styx, Medicine Hat Alberta Canada
where can i download that scifi skin you said someone took months to create.I would like that link please sir
The messages on Ratio STILL in beta????
Smart launcher 6 is nice but on the free version u can't stack widgets.
Please show me how did you get that skin for total launcher i cant find it
Totaltrek but is only one from many , they suport multiple launcher and foldable along with tablet format. have fun. They all worth the price .
Someone help me get that futuristic skin for the total launcher
What launcher has the nothing os
There is a Nothing OS launcher. I wanted to add it to this video but unfortunately it wasn’t compatible with the phone in the video 😖
I really like Wide Launcher
Microsof and Nova Launcher Best ..
Adw Launcher 2 but its not working after update to Andriod 11
A lot of launchers on my original list don’t work on android 14 as well unfortunately. I had to cut them from the video
This last update (2/2024) change things on my phone (S22 Ultra). Mu frío down menu list order changed, I could no longer get a reaction when I removed the S pen (I just manually fixed that) and IDK what else it changed, fixed and/or offer.
I just saw a pop up that said "touch and hold to record" when I clicked on a pic which was sent through text messaging.
THAT was new on my phone.
I'm truly curious to know what else is available... that's how I ended up here.
I'm looking it up, but I saw this video and am really glad that I did. Definitely playing around with this... thank you!!
So I downloaded it an it made me pay for the total launcher for some reason but I can't get the skin to stay
Did you make sure to make the total launcher the default launcher?
@@nevan2201 I have the pixel fold an it kept telling me I have to download the skin but I already did
@@nevan2201 I download the app then it made me download another app to pay for so I can get the futuristic skin ...u may have to walk me threw it because I can't seem to make it a default launcher
WhatGear Thank you for posting.
Everyone forgets Lynx
Yeah there are many buyers for this car in INdia. Called for a review. Better anaylse cars that will sell more in India