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hey, i was wondering whats the best launcher for the 2x.
so far ive tried adw, launcher pro, go launcher ex (still using)
go launcher ex is still the smoothest of them all, but im begining to think it uses quite some battery, what are your experiences ?
I'm using Launcher Pro and I really like it. So far it's been very smooth and I've had no excessive battery draining from using it.
I haven't had time to try out any others yet, my O2x is still a baby
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I'm using the LG launcher
Go launcher ex was the best, until after a few nightly builds it went extremley laggy, now on adw ex and so far so good.
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GO Launcher EX.
Tried a couple of others, but GO offers the best mix of being fast and flexible.
I'm a fan of ADW EX. Tons of customization available.
im on adw ex right now as well. buts its laggy (not much but still) compared to go launcher ex. lol. and im missing some customizations.. but the theme stuff is quite nice
the bad thing is that i only like launchers with vertical scroll in app drawer
LG home would suffice, but the app drawer is the only place that launcher DOESNT lag at. so lame.
i'm using launcher7 donate
i like it , simple and fast
Im using MX Home and realy impresed with performance, realy nice home app , but what im realy waiting to try out is this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhvlDUp1ny0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awFWeyJ_Yc&feature=related
Nevillus said:
Im using MX Home and realy impresed with performance, realy nice home app , but what im realy waiting to try out is this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhvlDUp1ny0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awFWeyJ_Yc&feature=related
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When/where can we get this?
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Using go launcher ex with no lag or issues whatsoever.
I'd recommend to all others.
Plus additional downloads of go dialer and go contacts are also worth a download if you're running a custom rom.
few screenshots of launchers i have used so far-
1)ADW launcher EX
2)spark launcher
3)zune launcher
4)7 launcher
5)slide screen launcher
6)Touchwiz 4 launcher
few screenshots of launchers i have used so far-
1)ADW launcher EX
2)spark launcher
3)zune launcher
4)7 launcher
5)slide screen launcher
6)Touchwiz 4 launcher
7)HTC sense 3
[ TW4 and HTC sense are full fladged themes(XDA devs ofcorse !!) in which u get respective launchers.rest are apk files]
abeeshek said:
few screenshots of launchers i have used so far-
1)ADW launcher EX
2)spark launcher
3)zune launcher
4)7 launcher
5)slide screen launcher
6)Touchwiz 4 launcher
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Where did you get some of these launchers? I can't seem to find all of them on the market. Which ones did you like?
I'm using Go Launcher at the moment after everybody here recommended it and I like it a lot more than Launcher Pro. Smooth and very customizable.
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Rypac said:
Where did you get some of these launchers? I can't seem to find all of them on the market. Which ones did you like?
I'm using Go Launcher at the moment after everybody here recommended it and I like it a lot more than Launcher Pro. Smooth and very customizable.
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well...look mate...my personal favr8 would be ADW launcher EX.
but the thing is,most of them are prty good,soo...then everything boils down to ur taste...
currently i am using TW4...simple reason being is that,i have been samsung user through out...so i am more comfertable with touchwiz
and about your querry "where to find it"...
just googled it mate u'll get plenty...try it out...cheers
Another interesting Launcher is Regina 3d.
I don't like it enough to skip my beloved GO Launcher EX, but it's an interesting concept.
abeeshek said:
well...look mate...my personal favr8 would be ADW launcher EX.
but the thing is,most of them are prty good,soo...then everything boils down to ur taste...
currently i am using TW4...simple reason being is that,i have been samsung user through out...so i am more comfertable with touchwiz
and about your querry "where to find it"...
just googled it mate u'll get plenty...try it out...cheers
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Thanks man, I'll try a few of those out. I'm a huge fan of the WP7 interface and live tiles but Launcher 7 is not quite smooth enough for me
I'm going to have a try of the Zune launcher, that looks pretty cool. Thanks.
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im using launcherpro since the first day.it gets even better with every update, and if the rewrite is finished it will be awesome i guess..
Rypac said:
Thanks man, I'll try a few of those out. I'm a huge fan of the WP7 interface and live tiles but Launcher 7 is not quite smooth enough for me
I'm going to have a try of the Zune launcher, that looks pretty cool. Thanks.
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no problm mate...
good choice...Zune is really cool...and yes i am big fan of WP7 UI too !!!
just keep in mind that...u wont be able to put any widgets there...
(but i'll give up on my all widgets to get that look...so simple and eligent,isnt it !!)
hve fun,cheers
[if u like WP7's over all look then if u want u can try out few themes of widget locker lockscreens(few possiblities i've uploaded down for your refrence) as well just to get the whole feel of WP7 on ur 'android' !!! just a suggestion]
1) functional costumised lockscreen
2)WP7 lockscreen !!!
3)samsung galaxy s-II lockscreen
[all the lockscreens are on LG O2X ofcorse !!!]
after using adw ex i went back to go launcher. its just the best (smoothest)
so I just got the update today and I'm very happy. However, I can't get LP to work on ICS. It closes everytime I try to select it and I get the msg "unfortunately, LP has stopped." Anyone experience this problem?
Its just not compatible with ics and no info on if it ever will be since the dev hasn't updated it in ages.
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Go Launcher EX > Launcher Pro... By miles..
Haven't had any issues. In fact, I went back to using LP instead of ADW Ex because the latest ADW Ex update jacked up the dock and the older version has a dumb looking bar at the top of the screen, probably some weird honeycomb code. Even though LP hasn't been updated in 7 months, it's still working fine for me on ICS.
Just downloaded Go Launcher, thanks. I've been stuck on LP for so long bc of the widgets. Haven't customized my Nexus ina loooong time but ever since I got ICS, it feels like I have a new phone to mess around with lol.
n1ggyn1ce said:
Just downloaded Go Launcher, thanks. I've been stuck on LP for so long bc of the widgets. Haven't customized my Nexus ina loooong time but ever since I got ICS, it feels like I have a new phone to mess around with lol.
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If you want something similar to LP's widgets to use with Go Launcher check out APW. Free and Paid version. Or use GoWidgets.. Solid widget set though. - https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yZHIud2lkZ2V0cy5jb3JlIl0.
I also used Launcher Pro Plus on GB stock rom.
Actually on ICS is stock launcher the best - and instead of LPP widgets you can use "Android Pro Widgets" free on market (looks exactly like from LPP)
Launcher Pro will crash on ICS if you use the calendar widget. It should work fine if you don't use that widget - that worked for me.
styckx said:
Go Launcher EX > Launcher Pro... By miles..
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+1 no doubt about it
I use ADW EX it works great plus its been updated for ICS compatibility.. any launcher>LP lol
On Gingerbread, Launcher Pro is still the best and smoothest launcher. I really hope that Fede has been working on re-writing the whole app and making it compatible for ICS.
Why would u want another launcher on ics?
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donsh00tmesanta said:
Why would u want another launcher on ics?
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To make the top row useable, limit the number of homescreens, custom number of rows and columns on homescreen, resizable icons, fully resizable widgets, etc.
Go launcher is the worst.
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donsh00tmesanta said:
Why would u want another launcher on ics?
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+1
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donsh00tmesanta said:
Why would u want another launcher on ics?
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Because all of the android stock launchers are freaking butt ugly. Especially the ICS version. It's no wonder why htc uses sense and Samsung touchwiz. Because if they tried to sell phones with stock android launchers they wouldn't sell many phones. Believe it out not, most of the phone buying world feels this way. For the most part,only the hardcore android fan boys like the stock launcher.
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Just use Nova launcher -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
based on ICS stock launcher + lot of features (Docks, Grid,...etc) and Uber fast.
PS: And works when GPU rendering is on while GO launcher got artefacts/Gfx bugs.
IIIV said:
On Gingerbread, Launcher Pro is still the best and smoothest launcher. I really hope that Fede has been working on re-writing the whole app and making it compatible for ICS.
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Though I bought it on the day 1 I used my Vibrant, I gave it up since he did not update it for years
Emama said:
Though I bought it on the day 1 I used my Vibrant, I gave it up since he did not update it for years
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Why fix it if it ain't broke? Compared to the latest versions of ADW Launcher EX and GoLauncher EX, LauncherPro runs way smoother and lag-free on my gf's G2 with GB 2.3.4 and my Nook Color with GB 2.3.7.
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Why fix it if it ain't broke? Compared to the latest versions of ADW Launcher EX and GoLauncher EX, LauncherPro runs way smoother and lag-free on my gf's G2 with GB 2.3.4 and my Nook Color with GB 2.3.7.
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It cannot even change page order now, and the re-build was said last year and what we get now? Not even a word about it.
I know we cannot demand anything from a dev so I just switched to another launcher
When I launched Xron 2.9.1 I chose to set the ICS launcher as my default. I would like to change it to ADW. How do I do it? I searched in the settings and found nothing.
Thanks
I love this new update Xron 2.9.1!
Go to Settings, application, manage applications, all applications, ICS Launcher, clear defaults.
Or download Launcher Switcher from the market
I suggest getting the launcher switcher, then you can try other launchers on the fly without going into settings and clearing the cache. I use it both on my phone and the TP.
TP is SPB 3D and ADW
Phone is SPB 3D and stock HTC
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travisross69 said:
When I launched Xron 2.9.1 I chose to set the ICS launcher as my default. I would like to change it to ADW. How do I do it? I searched in the settings and found nothing.
Thanks
I love this new update Xron 2.9.1!
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Home switcher has always worked for me and its free from the market
I don't understand why Leo put Ics launcher there. He is running a non overclock tp. My experience is very slow response on Ics. Can't stand it at all. I switch to go launcher since xron1. 3. Is it just me having that experience. I'm not complaining. Just don't understand..
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happyta5 said:
I don't understand why Leo put Ics launcher there. He is running a non overclock tp. My experience is very slow response on Ics. Can't stand it at all. I switch to go launcher since xron1. 3. Is it just me having that experience. I'm not complaining. Just don't understand..
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ICS launcher ran fine for me, I don't think it's the best launcher around but no performance issues for me.
happyta5 said:
I don't understand why Leo put Ics launcher there. He is running a non overclock tp. My experience is very slow response on Ics. Can't stand it at all. I switch to go launcher since xron1. 3. Is it just me having that experience. I'm not complaining. Just don't understand..
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he has ICS launcher there to give people some ICS taste. many people loves to have launchers from upcoming Android versions. remember those GB launcher when GB was just released...now i think every android rom is using ICS launcher to atleast have a ICS touch....
I have used it for a while and never experience any issue with ICS launcher even tho I dont use it now...ADW launcher X all the way..
Looking for a new launcher to run on my x8, im running minicm9 on nAa ics03 kernel. using apex as my launcher at the moment but its terribly laggy, have tried apex, nova, Trebuchet,
best i had so far was nova launcher but i have a copy of apex pro so dont no if worth paying for the pro unlock key for nova.
Any opinions?
eddrowe said:
Looking for a new launcher to run on my x8, im running minicm9 on nAa ics03 kernel. using apex as my launcher at the moment but its terribly laggy, have tried apex, nova, Trebuchet,
best i had so far was nova launcher but i have a copy of apex pro so dont no if worth paying for the pro unlock key for nova.
Any opinions?
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Yes.
1. Even though you are looking for an app, questions should still be posted in the q&a section.
2. There is a list of recommended launchers here somewhere, look it up using Search.
3. Holo launcher is quite good, you might wanna try it.
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It's Holo Launcher right ?
You made a typo
Apex launcher!
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360 launcher is the best launcher for ICS & GB. it is smooth & light.
Maybe its because you set the scrolling cache in settings of the launcher low? Put in to the highest & you should see the difference.
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What's my phone status?
Bootloader : Unlocked
Android : 2.3.7
Baseband : ~015
Kernel : Alfs v08a
ROM : GingerDX
Build : v028b
I used Apex and trebuchet launchers: Apex i good but trebuchet is more fluid and need less memory when you come back to the home (it needs less time to redraw all the icons)
SpyderX said:
Yes.
1. Even though you are looking for an app, questions should still be posted in the q&a section.
2. There is a list of recommended launchers here somewhere, look it up using Search.
3. Holo launcher is quite good, you might wanna try it.
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sorry bout posting in wrong place next time i will do it right.
have looked at the list just didnt know which ppl thought was best.
cheers for the help to all anyway
Launcher pro
The best..
*just sayin*
LauncherPro and 360Launcher are the best
Apex launcher is excellent. The pro version is the best but a little pricy
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faraz_fireboy said:
Apex launcher is excellent. The pro version is the best but a little pricy
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This guy is right. I use Apex too.
Nice signature btw
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apex launcher, simply yet the best
apex launcher its very nice but very low
I`m using HTC theme on MiniCM9 thats why i`m using LP Sense Ui launcher...
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Nice signature btw
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TNX BRO
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eddrowe said:
Looking for a new launcher to run on my x8, im running minicm9 on nAa ics03 kernel. using apex as my launcher at the moment but its terribly laggy, have tried apex, nova, Trebuchet,
best i had so far was nova launcher but i have a copy of apex pro so dont no if worth paying for the pro unlock key for nova.
Any opinions?
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In ICS used a mod launcher Xperia S, in my opinion was the best option because after changing the build.prop to always keep the cached launcher was fluent and almost no redraw
hi frds i wanna add transition effects in stock touchwiz like cube, chariot, flip etc.. i don't like any other launchers , pls help me...
Lol!!
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jagdeepsingh4022 said:
hi frds i wanna add transition effects in stock touchwiz like cube, chariot, flip etc.. i don't like any other launchers , pls help me...
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I don't think that's possible... and even if it is possible then it will obviously require a lot of modding and editing of God knows how many files.... :silly:
I love and use Nova; because its simply the best! (according to me)
Have you tried launchers like Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, Holo Launcher, Buzz Launcher, Next Launcher, TSF Shell, Atom Launcher, Go Launcher, ADW Launcher or the Stock 4.2 browser??
(hope I get a thanks for this, because I seriously searched and typed all the popular launchers from Google Play )
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I don't think that's possible... and even if it is possible then it will obviously require a lot of modding and editing of God knows how many files.... :silly:
I love and use Nova; because its simply the best! (according to me)
Have you tried launchers like Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, Holo Launcher, Buzz Launcher, Next Launcher, TSF Shell, Atom Launcher, Go Launcher, ADW Launcher or the Stock 4.2 browser??
(hope I get a thanks for this, because I seriously searched and typed all the popular launchers from Google Play )
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Lol you didn't really help ME in particular but thanks for the reasearch you earned it man!
But to get back to the topic: custom launchers are the only way I guess. No one has discoverd this yet. But I think it can be done with a lot of file editing and modding.
I wish you very good luck haha
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Jeroenvk94 said:
Lol you didn't really help ME in particular but thanks for the reasearch you earned it man!
But to get back to the topic: custom launchers are the only way I guess. No one has discoverd this yet. But I think it can be done with a lot of file editing and modding.
I wish you very good luck haha
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yeah dude, its embarrassing to ask for "thanks" without really helping
anyways getting back to topic, what is it that you hate in other launchers and like it in the TouchWiz launcher? I mean TouchWiz launcher is laggy sometimes (in transitions, page scrolling, etc.).. it is buggy sometimes (if you have an app in your external sd card, then after rebooting, the icon shifts its position to the end of the very last page).. etc.
On the other hand, custom launchers like Apex or Nova are really customizable; you can literally modify its settings to your preferences...
I've even uninstalled Touchwiz with Titanium Backup, after installed Nova!
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Touchwiz is horrible on sga, works great on high end phones like sglll
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