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sooooooo i have been thinking about getting adw launcher but my biggest worry is that if i use that. the orginial launcher will be running in background resulting in even less battery life for me! Is that indeed the case? it uses more battery because 2 launchers are running?
No, programs running in the background will not take up any battery. The original launcher will stay in memory but it will not take up any battery. Just remove any widgets from the original launcher that check for updates, like weather, twitter, facebook, etc...
just delete it.. and push it back if you want it back..
Just try it out. I find launcher pro is significantly smoother than the stock launcher. It's very iPhone like. Beautiful
RogerPodacter said:
Just try it out. I find launcher pro is significantly smoother than the stock launcher. It's very iPhone like. Beautiful
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Oh, scandalous blasphemy!
I like LauncherPro a lot more than ADW. As far as I'm concerned the only reason so many ROM devs worship ADW is because it's open source. That's totally understandable, but I think LauncherPro is so much smoother.
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Oh, scandalous blasphemy!
I like LauncherPro a lot more than ADW. As far as I'm concerned the only reason so many ROM devs worship ADW is because it's open source. That's totally understandable, but I think LauncherPro is so much smoother.
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+1 on LauncherPro
LauncherPro is new and only in the beta stage and it already has more features and works better than ADW.
bluegizmo83 said:
+1 on LauncherPro
LauncherPro is new and only in the beta stage and it already has more features and works better than ADW.
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Yep.
The ONLY thing I liked better about ADW was the ability to make the app drawer transparent. That was awesome. But that's not enough for me to use it over LauncherPro.
I like LauncherPro. But it cut my battery life in half. So I booted it from my phone.
I was a Launcher Pro Beta user until the last few updates started asking for too many permissions for my tastes.
Now I use ADW Launcher that is integrated into CM6. It works great, though if you use a live wallpaper, it's not as smooth as Launcher Pro. On a static wallpaper, however, both are perfectly smooth. I hear Launcher Pro has problems on CM6 where some icons disappear if they are stored on the SD card, and that you have to set VM heapsize to 24 MiB.
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Yep.
The ONLY thing I liked better about ADW was the ability to make the app drawer transparent. That was awesome. But that's not enough for me to use it over LauncherPro.
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That's the only reason i use it honestly. LP is much smoother and I'm thinking about going back to it now that I'm using the droid x live wallpaper. ADW is way too choppy with live wall's. Hopefully LP gets transparent app drawer soon
How can I delete the stock launcher? If want it back how do I put back on phone?
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Which is better? I have launcher pro paid version which I love but I keep hearing good things about adw ex so what do you guys think?
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i been using adw launcher ex i love just because u can customise almost everything plus its fast and works great no prob at all plus u can purchase themes
I just tried adw ex and I have to admit its cool but it doesn't have messaging or face book widgets which is kinda a deal breaker for me
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Until adw ex has a option to change the dock bar like LPP I am sticking with LPP
I am a LPP fan
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My guess would be anyone that's tried LPP would say "use LPP" mainly because most become partial towards its widgets.
Especially those who've used signal's themed launcher pro widgets
I love ex allot faster then the old one. I am not much for widgets, yes they are very cool. But every time I use widgets it kills my battery faster. Both pro and ex have there down sides but then again they have there pluses. It is really just going to take you trying both out. Good luck.
Gingerbread....................
It's what heros crave!
Ex is pretty damn fast tho and has some cool transition effects
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halrulez said:
I love ex allot faster then the old one. I am not much for widgets, yes they are very cool. But every time I use widgets it kills my battery faster. Both pro and ex have there down sides but then again they have there pluses. It is really just going to take you trying both out. Good luck.
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Yeah, I am not a widget fan either. The only one I really use is the LPP calendar. If Ex had that, I'd be all over it
Dread 7us said:
Ex is pretty damn fast tho and has some cool transition effects
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Agreed. I like the home screen transitions and speed in Ex, but like I said above, I like the calendar widget in LPP. So rather than having two apps (another calendar widget and Ex), I stick with LPP and get a two for one...yeah, I like minimal apps
Before you pay for adw ex or LPP, give "go launcher" a try.
my payment failed for adw ex this morning and i couldn't get it to work...well in the process I saw go launcher. Tried it.. and holy crap. I love it. It has so much stuff. It runs really quick and its all free.
So far it does everything the big two do, and then some. Im a happy camper with it.
gotta say that zeam is making its case
Just found this:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/colorize-widget/com.snowbee.colorize
If you like the LPP widgets, but want to use ADW/ADW EX/Go/Zeam, here ya go.
Zeam launcher ftw
Hey all you D3 users. Just wondering if you use a 3rd party launcher and if so, which one and why? Prior to getting the D3 I was using a D2 flashed with Squidly's ROM, which uses ADW. I liked ADW well enough, but I'd like to hear from you all about the launcher you chose and why. Any issues installing a new launcher to the D3? Please post your recommendations, reasons and tips! Thanks!
Hi there.
Personally I am sticking with ADW launcher, paid version. It's extremely fast, has a tons of themes, and highly customizable to my liking.
If you like ADW that came with the rom or as a separate download I would suggest the paid version since you get the most up to date code, bug fixes, and performance enhancements, not to mention so extras here and there.
Works great also on my Xoom
I did have OpenHome 6 and 5 for a while but those were unbearably slow on the D2, and then they got kicked out of the market for some reason.
I agree with jediman. I like ADW launcher a lot. Themes being a big part of it.
I also use it on my NookColor.
Cool, maybe I will try ADW on the D3. Did you guys have any issues installing ADW on the D3? Did you need root? Were you rooted anyway prior to the install?
If you're not into themes but want the most features for free, LauncherPro is the best.
For speed and minimal features, ZeamLauncher.
Customization/speed can swing from GoLauncher to ADW
pick your poison (I use LauncherPro)
Personally I love Launcher Pro. I use the paid version, mostly cause I resize a lot of widgets, not sure anymore if the free version will back up your launcher either now... it's been so long since i've used the normal version.
LP's really customization and easy to do so. But it's all really just a preference thing like bobberb said, pick your poison!
Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just have to pick one and try it out! Will report back on the one I picked.
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Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just have to pick one and try it out! Will report back on the one I picked.
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I personally use GoLauncher along with the CyanogenMod theme. Looks sweet and simple, and I love the blue/green color tone. Super snappy and fast, very little widget/homescreen redraw, even after heavy app usage.
I used to love LauncherPro, but as of a few months ago it seems as though the Dev stopped updating and responding to complaints. It's a shame considering it was the best 3rd party launcher on the Market.
I used ADW for a while and it has a ton of customization. The only reason I didn't stick with it is because I hate the dock button setup.
SPB Shell 3D v1.2.2 now supports the D3
I have a Dx2
I dl'ed spb shell 3d v1.2.2. And w/ frozen mkt and airplane on did a diy trial.
Liked it so much I did the email buy off the dev.s webpage. Dx is supported while Dx2 is not(yet) so there is no mkt support. Mine is V122 bld 20139
link for dl, just freeze mkt and maybe put in AP mode
http://spb.com/android-software/shell/current-version
I'm on ADW EX, but I really want the launcher that comes with CM7 again.
Go Launcher. I have all the launchers. GO Launcher combines the best of ADW and LP.
Heelfan71 said:
Go Launcher. I have all the launchers. GO Launcher combines the best of ADW and LP.
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Agreed, and of all launchers, its stock setup is probably the best too.
Heelfan71 said:
Go Launcher. I have all the launchers. GO Launcher combines the best of ADW and LP.
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Cool, and GO Launcher is all good on the D3? No issues?
I've been using go launcher for around 3 weeks now along with go sms. Both come with major improvements over stock. I haven't used adw or lancher pro on the d3 yet but I have on my hd2 and I prefer go. I've had no issues thus far I highly recommend em. Waiting for cyanogen and all the other customs once we get access.
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No issues that I have seen thus far. Although, with ADW I was occasionally getting the dock bar dissappearing and not being able to get it back until after a reboot. Probably just an issue with me though.
I'm a ADW Fan too.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14612246/CAP201109062107.png
brandonmangan said:
I've been using go launcher for around 3 weeks now along with go sms. Both come with major improvements over stock. I haven't used adw or lancher pro on the d3 yet but I have on my hd2 and I prefer go. I've had no issues thus far I highly recommend em. Waiting for cyanogen and all the other customs once we get access.
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BRO, you need to change that sig!
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No issues that I have seen thus far. Although, with ADW I was occasionally getting the dock bar dissappearing and not being able to get it back until after a reboot. Probably just an issue with me though.
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Yeah i get that issue too..
I have become a big fan of GoLauncher. The developer is always updating it with more and more improvements about every couple of weeks. I have tried them all and alway go back to GoLauncher.
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I have been using Launcher Pro for a long time now. Had it on my D1 too. I like being able to resize the widgets. I also like its built in widgets for Twitter and Facebook.
Why did cm force adw on us? Its a memory hog that wastes battery compaired to stock.
Don't even get me started on launcher pro. That's even worse. And its only made by 1 man.
What do you use? R&d by Google or a 1 man progect?
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this one is pretty fast, I like it a lot:
Xperia Arc Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978806&page=108
but you need to search withing the thread to find a right "version"
CyanogenMod is all about customization. ADW fits with what CM 7 is doing right now.
Personally, I use Launcher Pro+. Yeah, Fede needs to get back to work on it, but its customization is awesome.
they dont force you to use adw, i agree with you though i love the stock launcher for the nexus phones alot better than any custom launcher especially adw launcher, i think it is just a horrible creation that needs to be destroyed and completely re done its horrible. Launcher pro isnt bad i used it alot when i had my EVO with the plus version and all the widgets its pretty nice but yeah it does need an update but its alot cleaner than adw. Go launcher is another good one its pretty customizable plus i think its gpu powered like the stock gingerbread launcher.
This is the mod i use, it works on any custom aosp rom for the nexus s or nexus s 4g, it uses the stock gingerbread launcher for our phones, with some speed tweaks, you still get the 3d app drawer it has the messaging icon in place of where the browser icon would be on the dock bar. It installs easily through recovery and is fast as ****.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004744
there are also these ...
100% stock nexus s gingerbread launcher or 100% flash-able through recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933517
or
UD Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042096
I have used launcher pro, and adw and i found that GO launcher is best for me, since it offers high levels of customisation (down to the levels of changing backgrounds for the dock and animations) and it's relatively easy to operate.
It's not much of a memory hog too, which is great too
ebhsimon said:
I have used launcher pro, and adw and i found that GO launcher is best for me, since it offers high levels of customisation (down to the levels of changing backgrounds for the dock and animations) and it's relatively easy to operate.
It's not much of a memory hog too, which is great too
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Yeah you can't go wrong with go launcher ex
How is it forced on you? Just uninstall it and use the launcher. You want.
Sent by pure Google™ goodness. F#*$ Apple
I hate ADW
Zeam launcher ftw!!!!
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It's very easy to change launcher. I use Zeam Launcher now.
i may be in the minority here, but go launcher ex is freakin sweet. i have never had such a smooth experience with a smartphone as i have with go launcher on bugless pete's rom.
I don't see how its forced on you. I've tried many different launchers. I can only achieve what I want my home to look and act like with adw and go launcher. Different things suit different people. I don't use the stock launcher because I don't use the phone or browser very much. And I hate the box around them. So those shortcuts are pointless for me. Personally my phone shows Google voice use more memory than adw. And that runs in the background. All in all just install another launcher. Adws not forced on you. If it was forced you wouldn't be able to change to a different launcher.
I love adw, but Go ex is much smoother, but there is no option to remove the dock and expand the desktop, so have stuck with adw.
Anway, just flash the stock launcher...no?
v3rk said:
i may be in the minority here, but go launcher ex is freakin sweet. i have never had such a smooth experience with a smartphone as i have with go launcher on bugless pete's rom.
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+1 but on Oxygen(+Trinity) for me.
delete .
I cannot stand the stock launcher, and the very first thing I install after flashing a new rom is either Go Launcher or ADW.
Miui is the only rom that I run w/o a launcher because it's native launcher is customizable and is pretty slick.
Who gives a **** if an app is developed by a single person? Sometimes that is better because decisions aren't made by compromise.
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how the hell is adw a memory hog when it only uses 39mb RAM, while the stock launcher uses almost double???! stock launcher + live wallpaper breaks the phone apart, you barely have 50mb RAM left with this combination. so lemme see, no customization, memory hog and those retarded dock dots that cannot be removed, great launcher indeed!
Shark_On_Land said:
Why did cm force adw on us? Its a memory hog that wastes battery compaired to stock.
Don't even get me started on launcher pro. That's even worse. And its only made by 1 man.
What do you use? R&d by Google or a 1 man progect?
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Well if its forced on you by all means create your own rom
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BrianDigital said:
Well if its forced on you by all means create your own rom
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If I were to judge the OP's programming skills based solely on the first post in this thread.... Nevermind.
NS4G NSCollab Sprint 1.0.51, Matr1x 8.0+, Caelum Theme
Braneless said:
If I were to judge the OP's programming skills based solely on the first post in this thread.... Nevermind.
NS4G NSCollab Sprint 1.0.51, Matr1x 8.0+, Caelum Theme
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Haha <sarcasm>
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For those who read this please quickly tell me what Launcher you prefer to use for your ICS rom whether on stock kernel or another custom. What tends to work best in terms of speed and stability?
I love Go Launcher but have now realized it is the most common culprit for eventual crashes and reboots after installing a lot of apps and getting up there in home screens and widgets...it apparently has its limits.
(Stock, Go Launcher, Launcher Pro, Nova are commons I've tried)
So, what's your Launcher and why? Appreciate your opinions and feedback!
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I'm currently using Nemus Launcher. Nothing very flashy about it, but it's been really solid so far, and has a fairly small memory footprint.
You can color-code folders with it (if OCD is your friend), it has a scrolling dockbar, and it will highlight recently used apps in the app drawer as you scroll (although, I personally found it distracting and disabled it).
Apex then Nova
Apex has ability to make app drawer translucent
The only real way to know what you might like is to actually try it for yourself. I personally like ADW. I tried nova, apex, and trebuchet. They just weren't for me. Whats right for you? Only you can decide.
mrhaley30705 said:
The only real way to know what you might like is to actually try it for yourself. I personally like ADW. I tried nova, apex, and trebuchet. They just weren't for me. Whats right for you? Only you can decide.
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Yes I agree and have tried many all ready but in just the couple of posts already there are a couple more that I haven't heard of yet so that helps. More info is helpful and getting some advice on speed and stability can save me some time..
I'm now on my 4th or 5th launcher and still undecided...but it looks like I have a couple more to test.
Ultimately I'm looking for one that is stable on ICS when lots of apps, home screens and widgets are setup...this is where I'm having issues an most are crashing at a certain point.
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jmtheiss said:
I'm currently using Nemus Launcher. Nothing very flashy about it, but it's been really solid so far, and has a fairly small memory footprint.
You can color-code folders with it (if OCD is your friend), it has a scrolling dockbar, and it will highlight recently used apps in the app drawer as you scroll (although, I personally found it distracting and disabled it).
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Thanks and I'll have to give it a try..never heard of it.
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Nova for me, has been the fastest and has enough features without compromising speed or stability.
Nova Prime animations and gestures are nice, also the ability to hide apps from drawer, if you don't need those features, the free version is great.
I just flashed ICS on my i896 Captivate Galaxy S and I miss my old Samsung Sense (with the pinch screen slection eyc).
Is there a launcher that most closely resembles that?
i also love adw ex launcher but as i have flashed fusion cm9 beta so to give it real ics feel am using apex lquncher and its preety good
pchemerys said:
Yes I agree and have tried many all ready but in just the couple of posts already there are a couple more that I haven't heard of yet so that helps. More info is helpful and getting some advice on speed and stability can save me some time..
I'm now on my 4th or 5th launcher and still undecided...but it looks like I have a couple more to test.
Ultimately I'm looking for one that is stable on ICS when lots of apps, home screens and widgets are setup...this is where I'm having issues an most are crashing at a certain point.
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I'm using ADW EX ani I have about 51 apps on my multiple screens, 4 Widgets and on SLIMICS with glitch kernel and never lag or crash.
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Hello,
I have Apex 0.6 with CriskeloRom V1 Beta3 with 15 toggles.
Apex crashes when moving the web browser icon out the dock to the desktop (may be my install is wrong), but it is a nice looking launcher as well as Nova.
I used to use Nova with Team Rocket's and MidNote's
At this point i can't tell if these launchers are unstable or if it is linked to the beta rom's I tried (I would not downgrade to GB anyway ).
Loving the Go Launcher Ex I used on both stock GB and now Doc's Master ICS [Glitch kernel] W/ 50 icons across 3 screens plus 1 Fancy Widgets and 3 Widgetsoid widgets.
Nova bunched into 1 corner of my screeen and had an inconsistent look and feel. The Sony and TW4 that came with Doc's were slower than Go on ICS.
dhlalit11 said:
i also love adw ex launcher but as i have flashed fusion cm9 beta so to give it real ics feel am using apex lquncher and its preety good
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+1 for ADW EX on ICS.
Launcher
I use Go Launcher... It is nice and has decent features.