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The only thing it adds to tablets is a nice widget. Other than that, it's still the same.
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Can't wait to see what other goodies leak out!
it does add editing of your posts finally ... besides the UI being cleaned up nicely.
Aside from being gorgeous and buttery smooth on my Nexus S 4G... and aside from being ridiculously customizable as it always has been... I just did a full wipe and installed it after not using it for a while.
Running a completely stock 2.3.7 rooted ROM because I'm just sick of stability issues with ICS ROMS (big loves to the brilliant devs that are working on them, btw... I know the stability problems aren't their fault... Google needs to hurry the f**k up!).
Back to my point... they've built in some of features that the ICS launcher has. Like:
dropping icons from your homescreens on top of each other to automatically bundle them into an auto-sized folder.
automatically adjusting the scale and position of the icons on the dock (which you can just drag and drop stuff off of)
Give it a whirl! This is Android perfection right here! I was thinking about getting a Galaxy S2 just for giggles but I've fallen in love with my phone again and saved myself $500
While I love ADW EX. Using ICS is just too good to go back. I don't know what stability issues you experienced, ICS has been wonderful for myself. Loving the browser and battery life. The overall feel of ICS is more fluid and just makes sense. Cut and paste is a great example.
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While I love ADW EX. Using ICS is just too good to go back. I don't know what stability issues you experienced, ICS has been wonderful for myself. Loving the browser and battery life. The overall feel of ICS is more fluid and just makes sense. Cut and paste is a great example.
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Same here. I will never go back to GB and I dont think I will use a third-party launcher again (even having payed for adw ex and spb shell).
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While I love ADW EX. Using ICS is just too good to go back. I don't know what stability issues you experienced, ICS has been wonderful for myself. Loving the browser and battery life. The overall feel of ICS is more fluid and just makes sense. Cut and paste is a great example.
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Terrible battery life on every ROM I've tried (oICS, CM9 Alphas, CM9 Kang, etc). And if it's not battery life, it's random reboots, launcher force-closes, screen flickering, slow or laggy homescreen or app drawer transitions, etc.
Yes, I've done full wipes. I even use that wipe script linked in the NS4G Dev section.
This is the smoothest, most stable Android experience I've ever had, right now... and I've had a Nexus One, EVO 4G, Epic 4G, and a couple other ghetto phones.
Well, I am running pete's "almost stock" rom and it is perfect, not a single issue.
juliano_q said:
Well, I am running pete's "almost stock" rom and it is perfect, not a single issue.
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Nexus S 4G (CDMA/Sprint)?
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Nexus S 4G (CDMA/Sprint)?
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Nope, gsm international version. But Pete's made a rom for NS4G too, have you tried it?
http://download.peteralfonso.com/crespo4g/rom
The 22/12 version (atleast the gsm one) is amazing.
I hate the new dock they put in ADW Ex, which sucks because I bought it a when it first came out and didn't have any big complaints, but the new dock is terrible imo.
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Nope, gsm international version. But Pete's made a rom for NS4G too, have you tried it?
http://download.peteralfonso.com/crespo4g/rom
The 22/12 version (atleast the gsm one) is amazing.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I'm debating whether I should try it. I'm seriously considering just waiting until the official OTA comes out and something more stable and faster is cooked up by the CM team or someone else. I'm so tired of all the messing with backups, wiping, flashing, etc...
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I hate the new dock they put in ADW Ex, which sucks because I bought it a when it first came out and didn't have any big complaints, but the new dock is terrible imo.
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Funny... I feel the exact opposite. I hated how it used to be. Love it now that it's a wee bit more like ICS and just drag/drop.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I'm debating whether I should try it. I'm seriously considering just waiting until the official OTA comes out and something more stable and faster is cooked up by the CM team or someone else. I'm so tired of all the messing with backups, wiping, flashing, etc...
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OK, the official OTA was already released and this rom was cooked using it. Are you waiting for a new OTA, like 4.0.4?
My favorite combo is ADW Ex with sph33r's ICS v2. ADW makes ics that much better - I'm loving it. Everything is smooth as silk and configured exactly how I like it.
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OK, the official OTA was already released and this rom was cooked using it. Are you waiting for a new OTA, like 4.0.4?
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The official OTA for the GSM phone was released.
Not for the CDMA (Sprint).
am using BM's stock ICS + eugene's stock 3.0.13 kernel. battery and speed are great! no reboots, no FC's.
Used Adw a long time back. The thing I was most uncomfortable with was the single dock. Would have loved it had it included configurable no. of docks as with launcher pro or nova.
The problem I have with ICS & nova launcher is that some widgets (Scrollable News Widget to be precise) says that it's incompatible with launchers that do not support scrollable widgets ... although I know that many other widgets work well.
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Used Adw a long time back. The thing I was most uncomfortable with was the single dock. Would have loved it had it included configurable no. of docks as with launcher pro or nova.
The problem I have with ICS & nova launcher is that some widgets (Scrollable News Widget to be precise) says that it's incompatible with launchers that do not support scrollable widgets ... although I know that many other widgets work well.
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3.x and up has support for scrollable widgets, so dev's of those widgets you're talking about need to re-code them.
I used ADW ex prior to upgrading to a custom ICS ROM.
Few things; ADW in no way compares to the premium and smooth feel of legit ICS. ICS has so much more and is vastly improved. An earlier poster mentioned the new copy/paste. Aside from that we have the new tabs in the browser, better auto-correction, the kick ass multitasking/recent tab, the overall UI and so much more.
If you like the ability to change icons and notice there isn't much support for that in ICS try out Nova Launcher. It's beta 5 right now but it's awesome. You can change icons easily, and more. Not to mention the app drawer very closely resembles ICS which I love.
The only thing I feel ADW EX has that ICS (coupled with Nova Launcher on a Custom ROM) doesn't have is capacity of folders. The ICS folders can't fit all of my games so I have to use "alternative" folder apps which blows. Once they fix that ICS will win at life, 3 times over. Then CM9 will come out and make us **** ourselves in excitement XD!
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30904xxxwhatever:
Have you tried ADW with ICS? I was not at all impressed with the stock ics launcher, although it is quite a bit better than the gb launcher.
ADW mostly just adds to what ics provides and as far as I can tell, only the app drawer widget picker/market link are missing (I did not use those anyway).
I run vhgomez's ICS v1.2 with the latest ADW Ex and the App Widget Picker replacement apk. Friggin sweetness.
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30904xxxwhatever:
Have you tried ADW with ICS? I was not at all impressed with the stock ics launcher, although it is quite a bit better than the gb launcher.
ADW mostly just adds to what ics provides and as far as I can tell, only the app drawer widget picker/market link are missing (I did not use those anyway).
I run vhgomez's ICS v1.2 with the latest ADW Ex and the App Widget Picker replacement apk. Friggin sweetness.
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I just don't like it.... I prefer Nova Launcher with ICS. So much better IMO
Ya, I've been using the new adw for most of my ICS time, and it's been pretty smooth. There are 2 things tho that I like much better in the Stock ICS launcher (Trebuchet).
Most of my scrollable Widgets in ADW are messed up.. especially the native calendar and browser bookmark Widgets. It seems like ADW registers the downward motion as a gesture attempt.. even though none defined.
Second is folders in the bottom bar.. which I really like in ics launcher. Definitely gonna try Nova tonight tho.
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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!
Sent from my SGH-I897 running SGSICS 4.0.3 rc4.2&Glitch kernel v14 b5 @1.590Ghz stable!
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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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I use Go Launcher... It is nice and has decent features.
Can anyone tell me what Launcher works the best with CM9 Alpha 2. Would you recommend I change the Trebuchet one I am currently using now to something that may have more options? Paid or Free, it doesn't matter. Please let me know which ones work with the new CM9 Alpha 2 as that is currently what I have on my TouchPad as I don't want to kill it AGAIN! THANKS!
I've had no trouble with CM9's stock. In fact I've downloaded maybe a dozen launchers for my Gingerbread SGSII and I still can't find a launcher as unobtrusive as CM9's stock trebuchet.
I like and use trebuchet. Nova is also good.
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I like and use trebuchet. Nova is also good.
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Is there is lot of difference between Nova & trebuchet? I use trebuchet as I am good with it and it did come with the CM9 stock. But I just like to play around and change up things on my TouchPad just for fun. Course always do a backup first and foremost!
Thank you both!
I'm using trebuchet, but have used Apex launcher, search for it on xda its not on the market yet. Its very similar to stock trebuchet but with more options, like changing icons and transition effects.
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I'm using trebuchet, but have used Apex launcher, search for it on xda its not on the market yet. Its very similar to stock trebuchet but with more options, like changing icons and transition effects.
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Okay I just put the Apex Launcher on there. It looks GREAT! I love that you can rename the apps/games on your desktop, was hoping for something like that! When I went to the help in the actual Apex Launcher App I was able to make it my default and everything as they were very specific on how to do that. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!
There's a beta of go launcher tab edition floating around. Been using it for the last few hours and its great. Keep in mind I hate go launcher. But the tablet version is great. Highly recommend trying it out.
Another ADX happy user here. Tried most of the others but like the solidity of it. Would be interested to see a comparison of resource usage amongst the lot of them though. I like Go and use it on my HTC phone but it seems sluggish and resource heavy in comparison.
If you like trebuchet, then you'll probably like Nova launcher - it looks about the same, but has a few more features, and works with various screen density/dpi settings.
I'm also trying out the new Go Launcher HD (beta) and like it. Not too many options yet, but I like what I see so far.
Can someone point me in the direction of that GO HD launcher. Found a link from Droid life but it won't install.
Thanks also for the apex reccomendation, really liking it but I love GO on my phone so am excited to try this tablet version.
Edit: Found it via Google when I had some time
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Can anyone tell me what Launcher works the best with CM9 Alpha 2. Would you recommend I change the Trebuchet one I am currently using now to something that may have more options? Paid or Free, it doesn't matter. Please let me know which ones work with the new CM9 Alpha 2 as that is currently what I have on my TouchPad as I don't want to kill it AGAIN! THANKS!
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I've given up on launchers and only use task switcher which becomes quite intuitive and is always available with a single swipe.
Just recieved the note this morning and although iam not new to android or thos forum, its quite different to my old HTC desire. so i have a few questions!
I cant stand the stock launcher that comes with samsung so i have changed it to the go launcher so is their anyone out their better, or do you need to root to do that?
Also wanted to know if their are any good things to download to customise my phone, i have been using my blackberry for awhile so iam pretty unsure lol.
i might decide to root but is it worth it just yet?
cheers folks. hope someone can give me some pointers, the phone is huge, but i love the screen. i was abit paranoid as i always looked at samsung as kinda boring, im just glad the phone can be customised.
cheers.
New to android?
I always used launcher pro on my gingerbread based roms.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fede.launcher&hl=en
My note is coming today, so I haven't tried it with the larger screen.
Running an ICS rom I like the stock trebuchet launcher just fine.
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Naw im not new to android but its been a while since i have used it as a phone as i dont use my htc desire anymore. i have using the annoying blackberry.
launcher pro is fast and works well with some good live wallpapers.
what is ICS rom? also was your phone rooted
A lot of launchers have some degree of lag when used on the Note. Go Launcher and ADW Launcher were a little choppy on my Note. I've used LauncherPro Plus for a long time on my Galaxy S and LG Optimus 3D but I think it's getting a bit outdated since it hasn't been updated in a long time.
I'm using Nemus Launcher at the moment and it runs very smooth. It's not the most customizable launcher out there but all my basic needs are there, custom grid size, resizable widgets, maps etc. and it looks pretty good as well.
Thanx for the tip...just tried the one you mentioned and it works very fast on the note! and i noticed you can actually move the icons like the phone symbol and so forth....even better. I just hate the stock rom of samsung, just ugli icons, i always like to dress it up. Now to download phone icon and the other ones, do i have to download these separetly?
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A lot of launchers have some degree of lag when used on the Note. Go Launcher and ADW Launcher were a little choppy on my Note. I've used LauncherPro Plus for a long time on my Galaxy S and LG Optimus 3D but I think it's getting a bit outdated since it hasn't been updated in a long time.
I'm using Nemus Launcher at the moment and it runs very smooth. It's not the most customizable launcher out there but all my basic needs are there, custom grid size, resizable widgets, maps etc. and it looks pretty good as well.
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Thanks for sharing that, Nemus Launcher is indeed very good. Have tried Go and AWD, but find the simple yet polished look of Nemus better.