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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.
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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
The only one I could find is go launcher but its laggy on ICS rocket rom 1.5? Any suggestions?.... Thanks... Envy
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Go to the market and give Go Launcher Ex a try. Best Launcher out there IMO and it is free.
Folders in App drawer, on home screens and in quick launch area as well.
Claude H.
Have you found any other launchers that can do this except go launcher ex? To bad you cant hide the drawer when using it on tablets.
Try SSLauncher, folders were just added, they're called parcels.
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Not compatible with my transformer prime according to google play. Tried it on my galaxy 2 but like go launcher ex better on the phone. no other alternatives for tablets?
Apex launcher, its like stock
Piaer said:
Apex launcher, its like stock
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Could you tell me how to create a folder in the drawer? Desktop is easy.
would be interested in this too using Apex on my phone.
Vote for folder support in appdrawer at http://apexlauncher.uservoice.com/forums/146396-apex-general-feedback/filters/top
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Vote for folder support in appdrawer at http://apexlauncher.uservoice.com/forums/146396-apex-general-feedback/filters/top
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Done... now lets wait ;-)
envyofindia said:
The only one I could find is go launcher but its laggy on ICS rocket rom 1.5? Any suggestions?.... Thanks... Envy
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nova prime.
settings - drawer - drawer groups - folder - add
Hello,
I searched via Google before posting this message. If I missed something, I'm sorry..
I'm using RCMix v4 and I think the ICS dock bar is cool than rosie.
Anyway to port it on our GB Sense 3.5 ROMS?
Ps: sorry about bad English.
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i dont see any chance at the moment (but i´m not a dev).
why you not use for example go launcher with an ics theme instead?
Ah I love my phone with sense hate custom launcher apps..
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Debateable i returned to sense again...ive adw pro its sweet
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Maybe you should give a try at Go Launcher Ex and apply kovdev's ICS theme (it is easy to find in the market). It themes dock, icons and wallpapers.
By changing the launcher you'll keep the Sense apps (dialer, messages, facebook, settings, ...), the statusbar and the lockscreen with its alert system. What will change is the dock, the app drawers and the desktop. Go Launcher is flexible, folders can be created in the app drawer and in the desktop (the desktop ones can include shortcuts and bookmarks).
Also, consider that by in launchers different than Sense you cannot have the HTC widgets.
Rosie can still be accessed by creating a shortcut with Anycut.
Okay, I accept with that the Go Launcher is a cool launcher application but as you said Sense widgets are not available.
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Okay, I accept with that the Go Launcher is a cool launcher application but as you said Sense widgets are not available.
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There is no perfect solution yet, until we get a stable ICS rom. I found that I could live without Sense widgets, but I understand that it is a matter depending on taste and on how one uses his phone.
After buying my DHD I kept Rosie without trying to replace it for almost one year... until I discovered that with ADW Launcher I could get more than 4 x 4 icons per screen. That was so addictive that I never turned back
Later I left ADW for GO.
You should experiment until you find a setup that suits your needs, if you think Rosie is the place to be look up for themes for your ROM.
Hello fellow SGN users,
Now that the official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 has been released to SGN users primarily in Europe, I would like to find out if there are any alternative launchers that is compatible with ICS or more importantly launchers that strictly run on ICS?
I've seen NOVA and APEX launchers and going to give them a try so i was just wondering if any of you know of any other alternatives?
those are the best ics ones
been testing them both on and off myself, not sure which one i like best, but i dont like that i cant use the s-widgets with them i really like s-planner calender any alternative to that?
I hear GO launcher works.
I bought both Nova and Apex Launcher. I like Apex the best but they are very similar and are hard to tell apart.
Do Apex or Nova allow you to hide the dock?
I'm using ADW EX on 2.3.6 and don't use a dock.
I'm hoping some of the random lagginess switching between screens will disappear once I upgrade to ICS, but if it doesn't I might have to look for another launcher.
Thanks,
Rich
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baghramdunks said:
Hello fellow SGN users,
Now that the official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 has been released to SGN users primarily in Europe, I would like to find out if there are any alternative launchers that is compatible with ICS or more importantly launchers that strictly run on ICS?
I've seen NOVA and APEX launchers and going to give them a try so i was just wondering if any of you know of any other alternatives?
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Go launcher is my preference.
richlum said:
Do Apex or Nova allow you to hide the dock?
I'm using ADW EX on 2.3.6 and don't use a dock.
I'm hoping some of the random lagginess switching between screens will disappear once I upgrade to ICS, but if it doesn't I might have to look for another launcher.
Thanks,
Rich
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I am using ADW. I hate the "new" ADW EX. Flashed official ICS today. ADW ran awful. Very laggy. App drawer scroll kept hanging and the touchscreen was nearly unresponsive on the ADW screens. One widget kept failing to update as well.
Long story short, I flashed back to GB with Franco.kernel #10. Works flawlessly again!
I just don't see any improvement with ICS. Samsung's version looks like GB anyway.
kraz
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I use GoLauncher EX of the simple reason that it enables 8 rows with 10 columns. I can't get that with either Apex or Nova (they limit at 7 x 7 at most).
GL EX is also pretty similar to good ole LauncherPro and since that has been a trusty launcher for a long period of time, I certainly prefer to have that functionality intact.
But I will give Apex a new chance immediately when 8 x 10 is enabled for the home screen since it is good otherwise but just 7 rows destroys my layout.
Almost without exception, any launcher that works on GB will work in ICS.
i tried nova and apex.. and they are good..
but i don't like them since i can't make folders on the app drawer...
musashiro said:
i tried nova and apex.. and they are good..
but i don't like them since i can't make folders on the app drawer...
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Nova definitely has drawer folders..
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i am using TSF SHELL ! its more smooth and eye candy lol
Of the ICS themed launchers (tried Nova and Apex), I always go back to Nova cos it's smoother for me. Always notice slight jitters on Apex, which is a pity, cos I also quite like Apex's functionality.
(I'm using Nova Prime (paid)).
Apex Launcher as a system app. Damn good in here...
Download Apex Launcher, rename to Apexlauncher, copy to sd card. Use root explorer copy to system/app set permission to
permission: rw-r--r--
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krazman325 said:
I am using ADW. I hate the "new" ADW EX. Flashed official ICS today. ADW ran awful. Very laggy. App drawer scroll kept hanging and the touchscreen was nearly unresponsive on the ADW screens. One widget kept failing to update as well.
Long story short, I flashed back to GB with Franco.kernel #10. Works flawlessly again!
I just don't see any improvement with ICS. Samsung's version looks like GB anyway.
kraz
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Yes Apex can hide the dock ..
jbg1 said:
those are the best ics ones
been testing them both on and off myself, not sure which one i like best, but i dont like that i cant use the s-widgets with them i really like s-planner calender any alternative to that?
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calengoo is the best! https://play.google.com/store/search?q=calengoo
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Apex Launcher as a system app. Damn good in here...
Download Apex Launcher, rename to Apexlauncher, copy to sd card. Use root explorer copy to system/app set permission to
permission: rw-r--r--
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what's the difference between installing apex and your procedure?
Can any1 give me the link for the stock ics launcher? I don't want to have touchwiz or any other thing, just the pure android ics launcher
I am testing Miui Home Launcher, a lot of themes are avaible.
My favorite is Go Launcher ex and SS Launcher.
goofy584 said:
what's the difference between installing apex and your procedure?
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refer OP from Apex Launcher Dev
I've had the best experience so far with ADW Ex.
Apex launcher for me. I like it and it tons of option.
Best Launcher for sgs3 mini?
AW: s3 mini Launcher
Nova Launcher Prime ))
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Holo launcher. The notify plugin works. It's just smoother than nova.
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Apex Launcher for me. I dont need notifications, so free version.
Next Launcher 3D
Holo HD Launcher with notifier True jelly bean interface, smoother n faster, haven't tried others though
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I've tried practically every launcher, in the end the smoothest with good features are Holo launcher and smart launcher (both unique), the best looking are next launcher (ram heavy..) and go launcher.
I really liked nova but it is more expensive and pro feature notify is broken and still not fixed :S
Most launchers have nova features now...
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Touch Wiz
I tried Launcher 8..very customizable and smooth windows 8 interface..
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iKlutz said:
I've tried practically every launcher, in the end the smoothest with good features are Holo launcher and smart launcher (both unique), the best looking are next launcher (ram heavy..) and go launcher.
I really liked nova but it is more expensive and pro feature notify is broken and still not fixed :S
Most launchers have nova features now...
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What do you mean with notify broken? It works as it should be here on Prime... Latest Nova 2.0.1 with Tesla Unread 2.2 shows ok in the menu. XXAMA2 deodex with BLN kernel.
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You should give ssLauncher a go. Takes a fair bit of time to configure, but in the end, you'll get a unique interface.
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Fevves said:
What do you mean with notify broken? It works as it should be here on Prime... Latest Nova 2.0.1 with Tesla Unread 2.2 shows ok in the menu. XXAMA2 deodex with BLN kernel.
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Last time i used it im almost certain i had same versions if nova and tesla unread, benzrom v3 xxama2. Install would be fine until reboot then constand tesla unread fc. Looked it up and it was an ongoing bug. What date is tesla unread 2.2 release?
Anyway, holo has practically all features of nova with better menus (especially app drawer tab or folder management), and uses less ram.
Worth a try, nova uses to be my favourite but now holo won my favour.
I am drunk please excuse my lazy grammar.
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Holo Launcher HD With enox theme V3.1 :thumbup:
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iKlutz said:
Last time i used it im almost certain i had same versions if nova and tesla unread, benzrom v3 xxama2. Install would be fine until reboot then constand tesla unread fc. Looked it up and it was an ongoing bug. What date is tesla unread 2.2 release?
Anyway, holo has practically all features of nova with better menus (especially app drawer tab or folder management), and uses less ram.
Worth a try, nova uses to be my favourite but now holo won my favour.
I am drunk please excuse my lazy grammar.
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Dunno about the date of the build, but it's 2.2 version from Play Store downloaded like a week ago, thought I had it as soon as I got the update on my SGSII. I installed it on my wife's phone (SIII Mini), set up and all works as it should (as on my SGSII), no FC, no errors at all. It shows unread notifications on home screen and in menu as it is supposed to.
Maybe it's cause of a really clean installs as this SIII Mini is a brand new phone, few flashes and mods only (essentials).
Cheers,
Fevv.
IF talking about launchers looks and themes..
For me it's TSF..
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as of today, im using holo launcher HD and 4.2 theme by enox.. and all i can say is that my phone feels like a google phone lol
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Gineer roji said:
IF talking about launchers looks and themes..
For me it's TSF..
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auto rotation? huh... ummm, no go! and then pay up for every single thing around it... no go thank you, thou it's impressive and quite different on first few run(s). Saw it on S III and saw the flaws and stuff. It has great potential and I admit it's a very different approach to do the interface.
Kenneth000 said:
Best Launcher for sgs3 mini?
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i've tried atom launcher and it works very good.
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