Samsung Galaxy S7

[PursuedByBears]

That's the one, thanks. Interesting.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Nova Launcher is indeed great. I even paid for it. I like the fact that you can ditch the annoying Google search bar on the home screen and customise how many apps etc you see on each screen.

When installing it of course it makes your shiny new phone feel a lot like your last one.

 

[editor]

Nova Launcher is indeed great. I even paid for it. I like the fact that you can ditch the annoying Google search bar on the home screen and customise how many apps etc you see on each screen.

When installing it of course it makes your shiny new phone feel a lot like your last one.

The fact that you can save and import your set up makes it extra easy to move to a new phone. It's a brilliant launcher.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Just got me one of these. Free no upgrade charge, same plan plus an extra 5GB at no extra cost. The only stipulation that I sign another 2 year contract with EE. Never had trouble with EE since they were T-Mobile and Orange. No brainer really. Gave my old S5 Neo to a friend. Everybody is happy. Just thought I'd share that.

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I've just ordered an S7 too - should be here on Sunday they say. Unlimited calls, texts on EE and the same 5gb as yourself - looks great - a free gift as well!

I might invest in one of those wireless chargers too. I just need to port my number over and I'm set.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Seems I ordered an S7 Edge which arrived just after lunchtime today

Liking it so far - just getting used to TouchWiz - might go for a different launcher

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Can you get the Google launcher on the S7 so it behaves like a Nexus phone?

You mean this one? If so, yes.
Google Now Launcher – Android Apps on Google Play

I prefer Nova Launcher myself and that can be configured to just about any way you like.

QQ: if I install Google launcher, don't like it, then uninstall it, will the phone automagically just go back to the default factory launcher??

 

[UnderOpenSky]

QQ: if I install Google launcher, don't like it, then uninstall it, will the phone automagically just go back to the default factory launcher??

Yes

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Thanks

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Looks crap on my new phone.
Makes it feel like my old phone.
Familiarity vs Shinynewthing I suppose.

Can't resize the icons in the Google Now launcher, they look mahoosive

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Looks crap on my new phone.
Makes it feel like my old phone.
Familiarity vs Shinynewthing I suppose.

Can't resize the icons in the Google Now launcher, they look mahoosive

Try the Nova Launcher as mentioned. You can resize icons.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Try the Nova Launcher as mentioned. You can resize icons.

Cheers. I think I have the free/lite version in my downloads already, will give it another go. Wasn't keen on it on my Moto last time I looked.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Cheers. I think I have the free/lite version in my downloads already, will give it another go. Wasn't keen on it on my Moto last time I looked.

Fair enough. You can do a Google for an article on best launchers and made me get a feel for how they look before installing them.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

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[ChrisC]

For the record I use Nova Launcher. Nothing beats it. It's not resource hungry like TouchWiz UI. It's very fluid and smooth.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Fair enough. You can do a Google for an article on best launchers and made me get a feel for how they look before installing them.

For the record I use Nova Launcher. Nothing beats it. It's not resource hungry like TouchWiz UI. It's very fluid and smooth.

I installed the free version of Nova I've tried before and it runs and looks great on my S7.
I installed the Google now launcher and it looked like crap with mahoosive icons that you can't resize.

Is it worth paying for the Prime version?

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I installed the free version of Nova I've tried before and it runs and looks great on my S7.
I installed the Google now launcher and it looked like crap with mahoosive icons that you can't resize.

Is it worth paying for the Prime version?

I don't think you get much, but don't remember it being a expensive. One feature you get is that your mail and message icon will show you have many messages you have.

 

[ChrisC]

I installed the free version of Nova I've tried before and it runs and looks great on my S7.
I installed the Google now launcher and it looked like crap with mahoosive icons that you can't resize.

Is it worth paying for the Prime version?

I'd go for it if you like it. What is it, the cost of a pint at your local?

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[Throbbing Angel]

I don't think you get much, but don't remember it being a expensive. One feature you get is that your mail and message icon will show you have many messages you have.

Meh

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I'd go for it if you like it. What is it, the cost of a pint at your local?

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Four quid. The price ain't the issue tbh, just wondered if it is worth it. I'm not bothered about mail and SMS unread counts.

Apparently, you get:

Nova Launcher Prime
Unlock the following extras by purchasing Nova Launcher Prime
• Gestures - Swipe, pinch, double tap and more on the home screen to open your favorite apps
• Unread Counts - Never miss a message. Unread count badges for Hangouts, SMS, Gmail and more using the TeslaUnread plugin
• Custom Drawer Groups - Create new tabs or folders in the app drawer
• Hide Apps - Keep a clean app drawer by hiding never used apps
• Icon Swipes - Set custom actions for swiping on app shortcuts or folders
• More scroll effects - Such as Wipe, Accordion, and Throw

I don't know what half of that stuff even means

 

[ChrisC]

Four quid. The price ain't the issue tbh, just wondered if it is worth it. I'm not bothered about mail and SMS unread counts.

Apparently, you get:

Nova Launcher Prime
Unlock the following extras by purchasing Nova Launcher Prime
• Gestures - Swipe, pinch, double tap and more on the home screen to open your favorite apps
• Unread Counts - Never miss a message. Unread count badges for Hangouts, SMS, Gmail and more using the TeslaUnread plugin
• Custom Drawer Groups - Create new tabs or folders in the app drawer
• Hide Apps - Keep a clean app drawer by hiding never used apps
• Icon Swipes - Set custom actions for swiping on app shortcuts or folders
• More scroll effects - Such as Wipe, Accordion, and Throw

I don't know what half of that stuff even means

Well if you like it. Think of it as a developer donation.

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[Sweet FA]

Has anyone bought a lens kit for an S7 (or any other mobile)? Worth it - do they actually do OK macro for example?