Hi,
Does anyone have experience with SPB shell 3D on the optimus 2x? It looks good, and I think I can see myself comfortable using it. However, it is (extremely) pricey, and unless it works really well on my device I will not even consider it. For half the price I would have bought it straight away...
I took the jump and bought it, but regret it now. It made the phone lag from time to time. I tried living with it for 1 week, but it needs more polish to be come lagfree.
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K3yMaster said:
I took the jump and bought it, but regret it now. It made the phone lag from time to time. I tried living with it for 1 week, but it needs more polish to be come lagfree.
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@moment no lag for me
looks very good
If you compare it to stock, it is better in almost every given area. I have not experienced any real lag from it at all like above poster. If you like fancy stuff, this is definitely a great launcher. If you're more into the simplistic stuff, and you think you'll get tired of it after a while, don't buy it.
From my experience though, it is quite good. Making folders and all that is really useful. The way the home screens scroll is really good looking, it's running completely smooth for me (everything stock). There is one thing that can get annoying though, it seems very unresponsive when trying to move widgets/shortcuts on the homescreen. It can take multiple tries while holding down your finger on a shortcut for it to react. I'm not sure if this has been fixed yet, as I have been using stock android since yesterday (just installed MoDaCo custom vanilla ROM).
So as a buttom line, I'd say if you can live with the unresponsiveness while moving shortcuts/widgets (which I didn't mind at all after I had arranged everything in folders), then get it, it runs really smooth and looks great! If you think it will annoy you too much, don't buy it, wait until it is either fixed or it drops in price
Well it is spb, it is a resource hog, but the 2x should be able to run it smooth.
i tried it out a couple of days, and though it ran fine, i still think launcherpro is better.
but spb i prettier.
if you run a oc'ed kernel and custom rom, you shouldn't have any trouble with lag.
I've got it.
It uses no more resources than a browser...
It's very attractive, and spectacularly fast for what it does.
It's not functional enough, or configurable enough, for me to use as a daily launcher.
It's not worth $15 (yet). For that price I expect almost weekly significant updates, none yet.
So, I use LauncherPro (one screen) and from there I launch SPB and have multiple screens with full page widgets. So I get LauncherPro functionality (e.g. speed, resizeable widgets etc) but the 'glam' of SPB if I want it.
SPB takes a long time to load doing it this way but I only have to "load" it once then it's instant.
To be honest, I use it more to show off than to actually do anything with it. For me $15 has been well spent because my iPhone friends are simply astonished. It has the presentation quality of Apple and the power of Android...
But as I say, it's not a daily driver for me.
Do any of you guys find it can be nigh on impossible to actually drag and drop items from the launcher or around the homescreen at times? I found that it was very hit and miss on 1.03.
Pros:
It looks gorgeous
It's very, very smooth
The launcher looks brilliant
Lovely folders.
Cons:
Can't rearrange items on the homescreen freely (always fills from top down)
No "Friendstream" or other social network status aggregation.
Must admit, I pirated this app (requires root) for testing purposes. I've now removed as LP is better featured. Given time though, I can see SPB Shell 3D becoming a full time home screen.
Good replacement for me!
Hey There!
I use the SPB 3D shell for 2 weeks now!
I came from the ADW Ex launcher which is more configurable! But the SBP launcher is Way more smooth and stable for me!
Is a high price! But I think this product need some TTBP (time to be Perfect!)
(Like the time to startup, is way to long!! even on my overclocked Lg.. to 1300 Mhz!)
You dont have to spend years to configure youre homescreens, SPB has some nice screens inside!!
Enjoy!!!
greetzz
WyCkson
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There is one thing that can get annoying though, it seems very unresponsive when trying to move widgets/shortcuts on the homescreen. It can take multiple tries while holding down your finger on a shortcut for it to react. I'm not sure if this has been fixed yet, as I have been using stock android since yesterday (just installed MoDaCo custom vanilla ROM).
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This is definitely a problem I face too!
mikeyd85 said:
Must admit, I pirated this app (requires root) for testing purposes. I've now removed as LP is better featured. Given time though, I can see SPB Shell 3D becoming a full time home screen.
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I'll admit myself I've been considering pirating this app myself (temporarily) as 15 minutes is not nearly enough to test a launcher out. But you say you need root to pirate it? I do have root, but thought all you would need to do is find the .apk file on the net and install from a SD card? When you were testing it, were you overclocked?
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I'll admit myself I've been considering pirating this app myself (temporarily) as 15 minutes is not nearly enough to test a launcher out. But you say you need root to pirate it? I do have root, but thought all you would need to do is find the .apk file on the net and install from a SD card? When you were testing it, were you overclocked?
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You need to be able to run su terminal commands before it works. You'll have to look yourself for more info.
15 mins is nowhere near enough time for this app. You only just get passed the initial wow factor in that time... sneaky.
I was running a completely stock build aside from root access. 10b.
Waist of money looks nice but that's all about it..
Resource hog a very large memory foot print.
LP has more functionality and far less memory footprint...
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Installed on my Nexus One when I was running CM7 RC4.
I've always liked to backup with Titanium, wipe all data, and flash the next update. I know I don't need to, but it's my way of weeding out the un-necessary apps
Well, it ran totally fine on RC4, and I didn't regret my pricey purchase at all! I had it configured just as I wanted it to.
But on the latest CM7, it just force closes.
I will definately re-install in a few weeks, after they fix some things. I just may re-install it after I get my LG G2X
I have been using spb Shell 3D for over two weeks now. I like it a lot. You are right when you say it takes a couple of tries to arrange things by pressing on the screen.
I have received one update in the last two weeks. What I can critisize is that their widget quantity could have been more than it is. Other than that its fast, smooth and it looks good....or as good as you make out of it.
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I have been using spb Shell 3D for over two weeks now. I like it a lot. You are right when you say it takes a couple of tries to arrange things by pressing on the screen.
I have received one update in the last two weeks. What I can critisize is that their widget quantity could have been more than it is. Other than that its fast, smooth and it looks good....or as good as you make out of it.
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Aye. If you get Extended Controls, you can add blank invisible widgets to your home screen. Makes it possible to have items at the bottom of the screen.
ITT v1.0.4 removes the drag and drop bug.
Looks great, but slows my phone down big time... Send them an email, hope they will upgrade
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they won't do anything because of the custom rom (easy hiding behind it ) but it also is slow on stock rom... don't download for that price
Reboot problem
I bought the last version but with this when I try to reboot with the power key the phone stucks on Lg logo and I have to pull out the battery to make it able to open normally. This problem does not appear without the SpbShell.
I've been using spb shell since it came out - first on my moto defy, now on lg 2x and I've never had any problems with it. It's not updated too often, but some improvements have been made, which makes it a perfect launcher for me. On both phones it was on stock rom.
Of course it could have more widgets, but there's a lot of stuff on the market.
I tried other launchers (Go, LP, ADW, Regina, 7), but none of them is as stable and fancy as spb shell.
Hi all.
I like the fickr widget from spb shell but i dont like the launcher. Is there any way to get the widget and put it on another launcher?
Tnx.
You guys should try out Go Launcher Ex, it is fully free and comes along with some nice free themes and Widgets, I feel it is better polished compared to LP,TW and SPB.
Only drawback is that each themes are downloaded and installed separately from the launcher and you will see lots of Go Launcher based application in your installed list if applications.
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Has anyone tried out thus new launcher yet? It looks really cool but for 14.95 I dont think it's worth it. What for you all think?
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All the reviews so far have been that at 14.95 its DOA, it doesn't offer any features that other cheaper or free launchers don't.
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$15 for a launcher is outrageous. That thing better come with a PS3 emulator and God of War 3!
I had a cracked version of it...first impressions DO blow you away, the 3D home screens are fluid, smooth, colorfull, and there's PLENTY of them (more than 7, I believe...), they can be put in any order, be labeled, etc... There's no app drawer thou, all the apps have to be out there and you just cycle through them. The widgets included blow ALL the other launchers away (as someone who is TouchWiz biased and treasures the Program Monitor Widget that is an major statement...) In the beginning I was all-in and felt it MIGHT be worth at least 9.95 (but 15 is a bit much...), BUT after a week...it started crashing a lot (It takes up LOTS of internal memory, we're talking 115mb available for other stuff!) and I got fustrated and ditched it.
Bottom line, if it's been fixed and improved, it could be worth the money, but I wouldn't fork over 15 bucks for it yet...wait for a sale...
It's will definately change how you look at other launchers after you've had a taste.
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I had a cracked version of it...first impressions DO blow you away, the 3D home screens are fluid, smooth, colorfull, and there's PLENTY of them (more than 7, I believe...), they can be put in any order, be labeled, etc... There's no app drawer thou, all the apps have to be out there and you just cycle through them. The widgets included blow ALL the other launchers away (as someone who is TouchWiz biased and treasures the Program Monitor Widget that is an major statement...) In the beginning I was all-in and felt it MIGHT be worth at least 9.95 (but 15 is a bit much...), BUT after a week...it started crashing a lot (It takes up LOTS of internal memory, we're talking 115mb available for other stuff!) and I got fustrated and ditched it.
Bottom line, if it's been fixed and improved, it could be worth the money, but I wouldn't fork over 15 bucks for it yet...wait for a sale...
It's will definately change how you look at other launchers after you've had a taste.
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Good info. I was actually thinking about throwing down the $$ to check it out but I'll wait now. 15$ is a bit steep unless it is getting rave reviews from everyone. Sticking with LP.
Version 1.0.1 works great in my x10. It does have a launcher now.
Just tried the cracked version after seeing this post. It's impressive, but i would never pay $15 for a launcher. If the price gets cut in half I'll be all over it.
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I had a cracked version of it...first impressions DO blow you away, the 3D home screens are fluid, smooth, colorfull, and there's PLENTY of them (more than 7, I believe...), they can be put in any order, be labeled, etc... There's no app drawer thou, all the apps have to be out there and you just cycle through them. The widgets included blow ALL the other launchers away (as someone who is TouchWiz biased and treasures the Program Monitor Widget that is an major statement...) In the beginning I was all-in and felt it MIGHT be worth at least 9.95 (but 15 is a bit much...), BUT after a week...it started crashing a lot (It takes up LOTS of internal memory, we're talking 115mb available for other stuff!) and I got fustrated and ditched it.
Bottom line, if it's been fixed and improved, it could be worth the money, but I wouldn't fork over 15 bucks for it yet...wait for a sale...
It's will definately change how you look at other launchers after you've had a taste.
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Did you have to change any phone settings to get it to work? I also have a cracked version of it but when I select it from the launcher menu(from hitting the home button)it does nothing, it just goes blank and then boots into launcher pro instead.
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Did you have to change any phone settings to get it to work? I also have a cracked version of it but when I select it from the launcher menu(from hitting the home button)it does nothing, it just goes blank and then boots into launcher pro instead.
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A crack-fix was finally developed...I had the earlier version too which didn't work, but then a newer cracked version came out and it worked fine, as far as I know, I never had to change any of the phone settings when I had it on my phone.
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... There's no app drawer thou, all the apps have to be out there and you just cycle through them.
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There is an ap drawer. Mine had the follow links on bottom of screen
Phone, Messaging, There page changer, Internet and App Drawer.
usagi111 said:
The widgets included blow ALL the other launchers away
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So far I have to agree some of the widgets are better then others I have come across. However one major feature I find missing that was in all the reviews was the "Turn any app into a widget" Of course those reviews all had the produced labeled as Mobile Shell 5.
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BUT after a week...it started crashing a lot (It takes up LOTS of internal memory, we're talking 115mb available for other stuff!) and I got fustrated and ditched it.
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Currently after about 24 hours at 7.7mb and 58MB for SPB Shell memory usage.
Overall it to early to tell. However I have used SPB mobile shell for Windows Mobile for several years.
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There is an ap drawer. Mine had the follow links on bottom of screen
Phone, Messaging, There page changer, Internet and App Drawer.
So far I have to agree some of the widgets are better then others I have come across. However one major feature I find missing that was in all the reviews was the "Turn any app into a widget" Of course those reviews all had the produced labeled as Mobile Shell 5.
Currently after about 24 hours at 7.7mb and 58MB for SPB Shell memory usage.
Overall it to early to tell. However I have used SPB mobile shell for Windows Mobile for several years.
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Hmmmm, Jus put on the latest cracked one, and it does have an app drawer NOW...the earlier releases didn't, this latest version is an improvement, but just like in the reviews mentioned, the restrictions on where apps can be put now is a headache, the other version, you could put apps anywhere due to no app drawer, I guess...Meh, imma play with this a lil while longer and see if its worth is...i'm sure the crack wont last, I've already seeing messages about market not verfying the purchase...
Update: After checking out the new version for an hour, I've had 3 FC's in which I had to pull the battery out. It might be accounted to ACS's New Frozen 1.1.0 ROM, which has been buggy in itself, but...if anyone has a stock rom, this might run a little better, or it might not...Still needs some work. I would wait, like I said for a sale, or more improvements...
Thanks for the insight on it. I've never ran it before. I would definitely like to try it but I don't want to dish 15 bucks if I don't like it. The return foe the market is only 15 mins. Maybe it will go on sale soon.
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I'm liking it so far. It needs some polishing but I can't justify spending $15. $10 the most
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I played with it, and it's pretty, but I still think the beautiful simplicity of LauncherPro still beats it out. The scrollable dock is what keeps me with LP.
And what is this...Apple? $15 for an app???
Tried it. If it was any cheaper I would buy it. Great eye candy better than any launcher any phone maker makes. Not for those who love simple interface.
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I downloaded it and demoed it for 15 minutes before refundning.
I found it nearly useless. A couple of the thins that are included are not available anywhere else but they are almost so pointless that I can't image a point in using them.
App folders that take up half the screen over just launching the app browser? Yeah...no.
The 3D carousel view is cool but ultimately useless I don't see any reason to use it over swiping from one homescreen to the next.
Frankly if there was something like it for OPEN apps, it would be ****ing awesome and a must have.
This? I can't get pretty much the same effect from Go Launcher.
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I downloaded it and demoed it for 15 minutes before refundning.
I found it nearly useless. A couple of the thins that are included are not available anywhere else but they are almost so pointless that I can't image a point in using them.
App folders that take up half the screen over just launching the app browser? Yeah...no.
The 3D carousel view is cool but ultimately useless I don't see any reason to use it over swiping from one homescreen to the next.
Frankly if there was something like it for OPEN apps, it would be ****ing awesome and a must have.
This? I can't get pretty much the same effect from Go Launcher.
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Nice review I pretty much think the same bout this
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A crack-fix was finally developed...I had the earlier version too which didn't work, but then a newer cracked version came out and it worked fine, as far as I know, I never had to change any of the phone settings when I had it on my phone.
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True that, the update worked... needs some work but theres definitely some potential, am sticking to LP in the meantime!
SPB Shell 3D
I just bought and installed the SPB Shell 3D Launcher app. Not bad! The 3D effects are awesome, and it has some great Widgets. It was a little expensive, but I just couldn't resist buying it. Has anyone else gotten this? what do you think about it?
Tried it and would have been upset if I would have paid 15 bucks for it...
It got old and boring after a while. It looks pretty but it doesn't offer the same instant functionality of the original homescreen or adw or launcherpro.
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Will spb work on the xoom?
That would be sweet!!
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No, it says "device not supported" after it flashes the desktop for a second.
Looks good for that split second though.
Pretty sick interface, might grab it for tmy Thunderbolt
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Pretty sick interface, might grab it for tmy Thunderbolt
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Despite the missing options (which I'm sure will come eventually) I loved it on my thunder bolt. I had to uninstall though as it was raping my already fragile battery.
Looking forward to running it on my xoom though and hopefully my tbolt again if they can make it suck less juice.
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Despite the missing options (which I'm sure will come eventually) I loved it on my thunder bolt. I had to uninstall though as it was raping my already fragile battery.
Looking forward to running it on my xoom though and hopefully my tbolt again if they can make it suck less juice.
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Thanks, I will probably reconsider the purchase. Love the bolt but the battery could be better.
Did you guys not install it from the market, or did you just ignore the release notes? It states that tablets aren't supported.
Thats wierd. I see no changes in battery life with SPB launcher on my NexusS running CM7 rom.
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Despite the missing options (which I'm sure will come eventually) I loved it on my thunder bolt. I had to uninstall though as it was raping my already fragile battery.
Looking forward to running it on my xoom though and hopefully my tbolt again if they can make it suck less juice.
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I have SPB shell for my DroidX and I can verify that it does not install on my Xoom. I tried side loading and adb install and both times the installation failed. I think the 3D shell would look great on the Xoom but overall, I find the functionality pretty poor compared to the free launchers out there. I bought it on an impulse and I'll keep it in case a tablet version is released but once you start to configure it, it really is lacking in functionality.
It seems to be working on mine...
I didn't install from the market and I will send the apk if you want.
I loaded it on my N1 last night and it promptly quit working after it couldn't find a market purchase, so disable all data before installing the apk. Supposedly the app checks the market every hour until it can confirm a receipt, and I heard there is a command line you can send via adb to disable it from further checking, but I haven't seen it yet.
I heard that it is horrible. Lags and no scrollable widgets?
The widgets worked fine for me, but the graphics sucked ass. It just doesn't flow as smoothly as I wanted. Even SPB MS 3.5 on my Rhodium is smoother!
yeah I just tried the newer version on my zoom and it does work. Not very good though. Wallpaper is horribly pixelated as are the Widgets. Animations aren't smooth and no landscape amongst other issues. Hopefully they release a honeycomb version at some point.
Well let's see if their Tablet UI concept materializes in the not too distant future.
Now this is something I may pay for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bjPCyJk9ng
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Well let's see if their Tablet UI concept materializes in the not too distant future.
Now this is something I may pay for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bjPCyJk9ng
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Damn that's awesome. The pinching home screen would be real slick!
It looked slick over a year ago for Android Phones (the one just released) as well and it does not seem to deliver. It is easy to make an animation of what you would like something to be. Not trying to be negative but I have already seen this before with the Android Phones version long ago. I used SPB Mobile shell on Windows Mobile and it was awesome. But I do not think they are getting it with Android.
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did anybody got this working on they tablet, i going crazy to get it on my phone there is the tablet option.
SPB on Xoom
I purchased 1.5.1 for my HTC Desire, and, of course, attempted to install on my Xoom. No go. Install worked fine, but wouldn't home switch.
I had, however, previously installed a 1.2.?, and it worked great, until I had to hit home button again, in which case it wouldn't allow me to select SPB as my launcher. I have to say, the outlay was fantastic, along with the eye candy and the overall slickness of it. It was great.
I REALLY hope they mod this for the tablets!
I can't remember how I got this to work but it wasn't easy and it looked lame... has to be default launcher.. prepare for some soft bricks.
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Yes, it works beautifully. To use it you have to have it on phone first, backup app in astro, and then put the apk on your Xoom. The latest version (1.5.1) works more smoothly than stock.
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is there a free working version of this? Thanks.
There is if you look around but honestly its not that good..
Try Regina 3D Launcher. I've seen/heard 50-50 reviews on it being comparible to Mobile Shell 3D and it's free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nemustech.regina
cool, new to this. any other suggestions? any better keyboards? thanks for all ur help guys....
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cool, new to this. any other suggestions? any better keyboards? thanks for all ur help guys....
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Launcher Pro is a good launcher, ADW Ex is popular as well. You just need to browse around and find the best replacement launcher for you.
Define "better keyboard". What makes a keyboard better to you? I like Swype. I've also heard good things about SwiftKey is good as well - but the cost is $2.
I don't think spb is a great launcher anyway. It has nice looking features but they don't work too good. The weather looks nice but is always way off. It uses old forecasts to tell current weather. And it doesn't seem to know Washington dc exists.
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I tried Spd Mobile shell and noticed alot of battery drain guessing from all the widgets it's packed with. It was cool visually but wasn't for me.. i'll stick with my launcher pro but for something free Regina is pretty cool too it has that itunes cover flow feel.
I used a previous version of SPB Mobile Shell on Windows Mobile 6.1, it was a great app for the limited UI in Windows Mobile. It is certainly not a must have for Android, with so many good / great launchers including good old Sense, Launcher Pro, ADW and GO Launcher (among others). I have used all of these and the differences you have to try. A cute UI that I tried recently was Spark .. free but not for me, cool views though.
*SIGH*
Anyone here actually USE SPB Shell 3D? No, there's not a free version and no it's not cheap. But it DOES take 4x4 widgets to a whole new level. It takes a while to boot up when my phone starts up but once its up it's been running fine. With the new BAMF GB lockscreen and SPB Shell my phone is just SICK! I've tried to go back, but I've gotten used to its deliciousness (and it DOES wow everyone I've showed it to) and with each upgrade it gets better.
There's a reason that OVER 9000! people have given it good ratings on the Market....
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Anyone here actually USE SPB Shell 3D? No, there's not a free version and no it's not cheap. But it DOES take 4x4 widgets to a whole new level. It takes a while to boot up when my phone starts up but once its up it's been running fine. With the new BAMF GB lockscreen and SPB Shell my phone is just SICK! I've tried to go back, but I've gotten used to its deliciousness (and it DOES wow everyone I've showed it to) and with each upgrade it gets better.
There's a reason that OVER 9000! people have given it good ratings on the Market....
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Yup I think I'd give it a good rating too if I were foolish enough to spend $15.00 on a home replacement that slows the phone down and doesn't really do anything special that can't be had cheaper elsewhere. You know, just to make myself feel better.
(edit)Yes I have tried it before you ask.
There's always a free version of everything, if you're willing to look for two minutes.
That being said, I didn't find it useful enough to buy, especially for 15 dollars. Rather donate it to the BAMF guys. Battery drain, and the novelty wore off quick.
Favorite keyboards:
Swiftkey
FlexT9 (swype, but better)
If you don't want to buy a keyboard, the gingerbread keyboard is pretty darn good.
Thanks for such insight!
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Yup I think I'd give it a good rating too if I were foolish enough to spend $15.00 on a home replacement that slows the phone down and doesn't really do anything special that can't be had cheaper elsewhere. You know, just to make myself feel better.
(edit)Yes I have tried it before you ask.
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So you spent 15 dollars and yet didn't succumb to the "feel better"? Wow, the force is strong within you!
Because I haven't complained about SPB in a review and followed up with another review saying it wasn't ready for prime time (at the time). You're so right. Gosh, you must be like Miss Chleo or something.
No added functionality? I guess it depends on the user. I've found:
1. The carousel isn't like anything out there. The free alternative doesn't have the same functionality/ease of use. I find it especially handy for easy access to widget screens that are 8 screens back. I don't have to cycle through them.
2. Beautiful 4x4 custom widgets. I've not had the problems with the weather widget. It's especially handy when looking for the 5 day outlook quickly. And the calendar widget is fantastic too. It's pretty and functional.
3. Ability to add screens on the fly (up to 16)
SPB Shell lags on boot/first use, but I've had no slowing of my phone in daily use after boot. The problems I experienced before were problems that have been fixed since my second follow up review.
And have I mentioned it's absolutely beautiful?
But you're right and those 9000 fools (and Google, who showed off SPB Shell in their booth last year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona) are just sore. Couldn't be the oohs and ahhhs I got from people looking at my phone. It couldn't be both the increased functionality and aesthetic beauty of the custom widgets. It's all because they're upset they spent so much on it. Thanks on your comment. It's changed my life and I am now in perfect agreement with you.
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There's always a free version of everything, if you're willing to look for two minutes.
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Free? I think the word you're looking for is stolen/warez. You're "free" to steal it. But there's no "free" version of it in the market.
That being said, I didn't find it useful enough to buy, especially for 15 dollars. Rather donate it to the BAMF guys. Battery drain, and the novelty wore off quick.
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I've had absolutely zero battery improvement when I've used Launcherpro or stock over SPB. But you can't upgrade apkwarez, can you?
Everything is relative. I like things that are functional and pretty. SPB is both. And just a quick note, donating to the BAMF guys isn't against the rules if you buy SPB...you can do both.
I think SPB is neck and neck with Sense. They're both great looking, fast, and functional. If my phone didn't have sense I would use SPB all the time.
As for keyboards, I was able to get FlexT9 when it was free from Amazon and its awesome.
I bought SPB and I have mixed feelings about it. Yes it's great and it's fast... when it's loaded. I don't use a task killer but it seems that often when I unlock my phone, it needs to reload part of the launcher and that adds a delay that I don't like.
I'm also not impressed at the development. They did add one new 3D widget for birthdays but it never works well for me, it's always missing some people and the people I see change every time I reboot.
It has a lot of potential, I just hope that the devs won't take the money they have now and leave the launcher stagnant.
I have been running SPB Shell 3D for several days, I have no lag, no battery drain (not any worse than running on just Sense, and better than GB rom) I have it fully configured with my own weather app etc. I really find this app to be pretty cool, it works and I have not had crashes or anything else yet with it.
MsSassypants said:
So you spent 15 dollars and yet didn't succumb to the "feel better"? Wow, the force is strong within you!
Because I haven't complained about SPB in a review and followed up with another review saying it wasn't ready for prime time (at the time). You're so right. Gosh, you must be like Miss Chleo or something.
No added functionality? I guess it depends on the user. I've found: ...........
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Don't take it so personal, I happen to think that spending 15 on spb is foolish, my opinion should really not have garnered such a response from you, you didn't develop the program right. But you are a hell of a defender I'll give you that.
To clarify, I'm sure this was the best thing since sliced bread on winmo but as was stated above there are many many options for launchers on android. I have spent >$15.00 on the different launchers out there, does that make me a fool, probably because I was happy with the first one I purchased. But you know I don't feel too bad in this case because I think the people who got my money deserve it. Anyways I'm done, sorry if I upset you.
I might be mistaken but i remember reading there was a free alternative to SPB Shell that had many similar features. Can't remember the name, though.
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m00nshake said:
I might be mistaken but i remember reading there was a free alternative to SPB Shell that had many similar features. Can't remember the name, though.
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I think you may be thinking of regina?
Chopes said:
I think you may be thinking of regina?
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That was it... How's that match up?
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I assumed this would be in the right place since this would take some tweaking of the guts. Aside from throwing on a custom rom (since we have none yet) what can I do to make this phone run even faster?
I like using LauncherPro found in the market, seems to drastically improve the performance of the homescreens.
I'm using Go launcher. I liked LP+ but invariably it seemed to eventually stop running correctly after awhile. GL hasn't done that. Thanks though
I have some tweaks I will post AFTER we get a working backup solution. Not my work...but worked on my phone. I had one person out of a handful say it boot looped the phone so better safe than sorry
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I assumed this would be in the right place since this would take some tweaking of the guts. Aside from throwing on a custom rom (since we have none yet) what can I do to make this phone run even faster?
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I always use SPB Shell 3D. For4 what it does and how badass it looks it uses very little resources. If I could figure out how to upload my screenshots I would show you what it looks like.
well i was using nemus but cant tweak it the way i want with the themes... so i tried iLauncher which mimics the ios and it was running really smoothly untill i changed dpi and had 2 reflash... now im giving a 2nd shot to GL
I have been using the free version for awhile and it is by far my favorite launcher. I just realized there is a pay version now and want to know if anyone has bought it? If so is it worth buying? What is the big difference in the pay version and the free version and benefits, etc etc?
Thanks for the help, I hardly ever buy apps but I really love this launcher and am curious if it is worth the money.
Derek
Yup, bought it and using it
It does not appear to fc as much as the free one (I had that all the time, esp on install of apps). I love the 'copy & paste' of shortcuts. I never had a different landscape page because I could not be bothered to add everything again. Now I can copy, rotate, and paste.
The slide transition seems much better too. Before it was too fast or jerky. You can also have different wallpaper for each page (not just each page type). My RAM usage is down too, although I do not know yet if this is related.
Generally the dev is putting new feature in the paid app. Some will be added to the free one after an interval, some will not, if I understand it correctly. More than happy to support such dev, anyway, of course!
I went ahead and bought it. Seems a lot smoother to me and it was tough because I usually don't find apps worth buying but this launcher is so unique. Definitely a good purchase, even my wife who isn't into all this "stuff" said she liked it and that was amazing coming from her!
From the Beast : Galaxy Note
I've actually been trying to get down to one screen (after a suggestion from another thread). Now I love the transition so much I am not going to! I have reduced it to three screens, however.
The 'slide' was too jerky, possibly too fast. Now it is great!
Man! The SS Launcher is as snappy as it gets. I had never even heard of it til this thread. I am running it on a stock Infuse and it acts like it just hit the crack pipe!
Wow.
Just my 2¢