Help Replace Touchwiz launcher

[wooky69]

Hi all. I've just picked up a Galaxy S5 and I'm not really a Touchwiz fan. I'm thinking of a replacement launcher but don't want to bust my new phone. I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping you can help me with.

1. Can I just install and try one and if I uninstall Touchwiz will reappear?

2. Also if I use a custom launcher will I still be able to access all S5 specific features like ultra power save etc?

Thanks.

 

[EarlyMon]

Yes, if you uninstall a new launcher, TouchWiz will be as you left it.

Just like if you decided to try a browser or something, it's just an app.

The second one is trickier.

If you have home screen widgets that only work with TouchWiz, those will go away.

Generally speaking, you should be fine.

Fwiw, I like the Nova launcher and recommend it highly.

 

[Fox Mulder]

+1 for Nova, what I have on my S5.
With multiple launchers installed you will have the option in settings to select one as your default launcher, this will prevent the popup asking which one you want to use every time.

 

[wooky69]

When you use Nova launcher do you still have access to all features like ultra power saver etc?

Cheers.

ETA I did already ask that I'm going mad. I'll download for a play

 

[Fox Mulder]

Yes you did, but to clarify the answer stuff like that is in the settings menus which are not affected by the launcher. It will change your homescreen and app drawer only.

 

[wooky69]

Shame I was hoping to get rid of the Touchwiz settings menus and replace them with something like CM11. I think I'll just stick with it until CM12 is stable enough for general use

Cheers.