From my own experience, and from speaking to other members of XDA and other android forums, I've noticed that 95% of people (approx) aren't totally happy with their home launcher but won't change because it offers the closest to what they feel they need.
Running off this, I thought what launchers would you mix together to create your "perfect" launcher(if you could).
Personally, I'd put together Holo launcher and Go launcher ex together with the addition of a launcher where I could totally change my dock, as Ive seen some great docks on DroidIcon.
I choose these because I like the smoothness and general use of holo but love the array of themes and widgets available specifically for go launcher.
What would you choose and why?
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Holo launcher with widget tab, animations (without pro), widget tab and a tablet style option.
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Really? 95% of people huh....ooooooookkkkk
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Really? 95% of people huh....ooooooookkkkk
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95% of the people I spoke to about it, yeah.
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Go launcher with tons of smoothness optimizations.... its way to sluggish for me
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After finding out about TSF Shell yesterday and wwatching the youtube videos of it, I'd say a lot of features from there would be a good incorporation aswell. It would take a lot to make all that run nice and smooth without problems though
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I would choose Amestris launcher in combination with Espier launher. :good:
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I would choose Amestris launcher in combination with Espier launher. :good:
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Where do you find amestris? Is it a tablet app? Not finding it in the play store.
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id say something like apex with the ability to change the dock and also resize the icons(more emphasis on risizing icons since theyre so tiny on nova and apex).
I would do something similar to Go Launcher without all the bloat.
Trebuchet!!
I would like to merge trebuchet and nova launcher. Nova launcher without too much of customizability and nova's shadow option rocks with treb!
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This is the best theme I've ever seen..
But this thread should be in general thread...
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Hey guys,
Be honest, which of these three launcher do you prefer and WHY?
1.) ADW.Launcher (not EX)
2.) LauncherPro (not plus)
3.) Go Launcher EX
Which one do you guys use and why?
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Personally I like the stock Launcher2. You may find this thread helpful even though it's a bit dated: [Poll] New Launcher...
I have LPP, I think without the plus you just don't get the widgets??? (I don't use them anyway).
I tried ADW a while ago and I like LP, but I didn't find TOO much difference. I find LP to basically be stock but has more features (transitions, landscape). It's fast, and for me, like I said, I just keep it looking mostly like stock.
In adw you could resize Widgets while in launcher pro (free) you can't. That is sort of a big thing. In the other hand you don't get screen transitions in adw. Go launcher takes paid thing from both and makes it free. I try all of them but I find myself changing them constantly.
Which do you guys prefer?
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Shivammcool said:
Which one is better? (Don't say personal preference)
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But it really is personal preference. I personally love ADW (and love ADW EX even more which I bought to support the dev... the extra features are just a bonus). I find it much better and more intuitive than both the stock launcher in Android and Launcher Pro. I have never tried Go EX because I am perfectly happy with what I have. Certain options may be a must-have for some, while others will never use it (like I never use widget resizing).
I know many people who can't stand ADW and love Launcher Pro. There is no quantifiable proof saying one is better than the other that applies to everyone. It is like saying Sense is better than stock. For some it is, for some it isn't (I can't stand Sense, but my buddy misses it even though he loves CM7 more than his stock experience). The same goes for MIUI vs CM.
This is the beauty of Android. There isn't just one cookie cutter design that everyone has to learn to live with. You can try different things and make the decision for yourself (or constantly change if you can't make a decision).
None of the above...I prefer the lightness of Zeam!
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None of the above...I prefer the lightness of Zeam!
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Why?
See everyone...this is what I want...peoples opinion ....
What makes zeam stand out?
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There's pleanty of prior & current discussion (2,000 posts) on Zeam's thread...check it out:
here
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In adw you could resize Widgets while in launcher pro (free) you can't. That is sort of a big thing. In the other hand you don't get screen transitions in adw. Go launcher takes paid thing from both and makes it free. I try all of them but I find myself changing them constantly.
Which one is better? (Don't say personal preference)
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Of course it's personal preference. A good example is that I don't care about resizing widgets. No widgets I use need to be resized. I, personally, don't prefer those kinds of widgets. But I can see how someone else might.
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Of course it's personal preference. A good example is that I don't care about resizing widgets. No widgets I use need to be resized. I, personally, don't prefer those kinds of widgets. But I can see how someone else might.
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I guess......there's like only 2/3 Widgets that I sometimes resize
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Shivammcool said:
I guess......there's like only 2/3 Widgets that I sometimes resize
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If I had a tablet with 3.1, I'd put up some widgets and resize them, but on my phone I just prefer to open an app.
BUUUT, to me that's the point of a thread like this. Get everyone else's personal preference, and decide which one best suits your needs.
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BUUUT, to me that's the point of a thread like this. Get everyone else's personal preference, and decide which one best suits your needs.
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Yeah....well said......I would like everyone to say something why they use the launcher they use
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I would reword your reply (or original post) saying that you don't want people to JUST say it is personal preference. And that you are wondering the reasons why people prefer the launcher that they do.
The way you asked made it seem like you were looking for a definitive "best" launcher, which there isn't one launcher that will fill that for everyone.
Number 2 becuz its so customizable and it fits what i want
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Now that i've finally tried it i can't believe i waited so long to install Launcher Pro. It really is so much better than the other Launchers i've used. Launcher Pro is to Launchers what Cyanogenmod is to ROMs.
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I would reword your reply (or original post) saying that you don't want people to JUST say it is personal preference. And that you are wondering the reasons why people prefer the launcher that they do.
The way you asked made it seem like you were looking for a definitive "best" launcher, which there isn't one launcher that will fill that for everyone.
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Ok....its changed
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Launcher Pro is to Launchers what Cyanogenmod is to ROMs.
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Deep
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In term of 'free' features, which has more. ..(not including go ex)
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What I like in a launcher is speed going to all apps, back home, going to menu... I hate when it lags and redraws the icons or something.
I've been using go ex for a while and now I've changed to launcher pro and now I think I'll try Zeam (looks like the lighter).
In term of features I think ADW is the one with more options
GO launcher EX
Reasons:
1) allows you to create folders in you app drawer.
2) allows you to hide apps from the app drawer ( i think launcher pro does too)
3) you can do gestures on the home screen
4) scrollable dock with as many as 3 rows
5) you can have notifications on the dock
Guys which is good launcher for our lil g...? It has to be really smooth..? Tried many but they are not quite smooth...!
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Guys which is good launcher for our lil g...? It has to be really smooth..? Tried many but they are not quite smooth...!
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ADW and Launcher Pro are good for icons and smoothness..... . While, QQ launcher Ex has many features but doesn't look nice on our device. Try and see if you like any..
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Guys which is good launcher for our lil g...? It has to be really smooth..? Tried many but they are not quite smooth...!
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ADW and Launcher Pro are good for icons and smoothness..... . While, QQ launcher Ex has many features but doesn't look nice on our device. Try and see if you like any..
I personally prefer ADW for it's smooth performance and nice UI.
I like so much Launcher GO ex for speed and customization.
You can have directory in menu launcher to organize your apps and I find this feature really usefull!!!
Go launcher ex...
Fully customizable and many themes
once again GO LAUNCHER EX
Zeam
Always Zeam for speed since the Mini has low RAM and a slow CPU.
Try it with an empty desktop (for widgets) and full transparency for the applications menu, so you can swipe down to get the full set of apps showing over your wallpaper.
Go Launcher is nice, especially with Go SMS and Go Contacts, as you can theme them all together.
ADW, slightly better technically but less user friendly (crashes) than Go.
Espier for freaking out the iFans?
I was using the qqlauncher is AMAZING, but in the lastest versions appear that isn't compatible and it was in older versions :S
go launcher eats to much ram! argghh!!
Agree with all of you..personally i like go and adw...but they consume more ram and make the phone sometimes laggy..
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I think zeam for smoothness and go for customizing...
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Launcher pro imo... uses less ram
zeam is smoothness, fast but little customs
Touchwiz for smoothness..go launcher for customization..launcher7 for show-off..lol..
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Launcher pro plus (Y)
i think the ics is the smoothest
hehe
but zeam is best for smoothness
used go launcher till now, atm i'm using adw and i'm enjoying it
My question is: only Go Launcher has directory feature to organize apps?
Zeam launcher or adw is the best !!
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LauncherPro. And it's worth the money of buying the plus version, Let's your esize widgets, and adds some stuff like contactswidget. It all works nice!
Launcher Pro \m/
i just had a look at the thread "Post Your Screen Shots Here" and they Looked Pretty Cool i want to be able to customize everthing like fonts themes app drawer everthing im running Stocklite V8 as my rom. iv looked at go launcher ex but alot of people say it slows your phone down to snail pace
Best launcher for customization is in my opinion the adw ex. U can change every single option and customize it as u wish. Plus u can get some nice themes on google play.
I use go launcher ex on SGS II v10.1 & it runs flawlessly !
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Nova launcher prime is very good to dress up
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XPERIA S Home (0.9.2c):
I use XPERIA S Home (0.9.2c) on S'periance Final MHNK and it goes very well.
U can get it from this link:
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Thanks guys/girls I am still trying to decide
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Thanks guys/girls I am still trying to decide
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You got 4 diferent opninions for 4 diferent launchers, best way to decide is to try all ! :laugh:
I am a fan of Apex and Nova, the pro/prime keys are worth it if you can afford it
You can customize with gestures and themes without the pro keys but more gestures and transitions are available with a $4.00 purchase. Most themes work with ADW/Apex/Nova and sometimes GO.
I don't like GO though because it is a memory/resource hog.
This thread should probably have been posted in Themes and Apps.
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I am a fan of Apex and Nova, the pro/prime keys are worth it if you can afford it
You can customize with gestures and themes without the pro keys but more gestures and transitions are available with a $4.00 purchase. Most themes work with ADW/Apex/Nova and sometimes GO.
I don't like GO though because it is a memory/resource hog.
This thread should probably have been posted in Themes and Apps.
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There's always google play to buy & just a google to get crack
" Perfection is never flawless without control. "
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best launcher imo:
customization---> ADW
simplicity---> holo
golauncher has lots of customization too but it's kinda, idk, laggy when run on ace
touchwiz UX themed (think s3) holo launcher is my current choice check out screenshots in s'perience rom by snowpluralism
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695477
My choice - ADW EX
Butter smooth and customizable...
Just try 360 launcher pro. Chinese language is outta my perception but for what it offers, worth making a compromise ! So much of customization inbuilt widgets, countless themes, 360 locker & themes, supports gestures, effects & much more! It's just awesome try it out !
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Greetings Guy...Wanna know about yours expieriece, wich one culd be the best laucher for the TP???
nova seems the smoothest to me. and of course has plenty of options.
I use Apex, but there are many good ones available. It's a matter of personal preference.
Nova has plenty of options and is quite fast. But the stock one that comes with cm is quite fine too (trebuchet) and if you don't need too much customization is quite similar to nova.
I personally use Nova because I got it for $0.25 during one of Google's sales. It's a good smooth browser with a bunch of customization options. That said, there are a bunch of launchers out there that take a different view on things. There are 3d launchers like Next that run adequately on the TP. Action Launcher has a couple of very nice features that I like as well... but not enough to give up the customization of Nova.
In the end, it really is all up to what you like and what you want. That's what Android is all about. Do you want fancy? Do you want smooth? Do you want customization? Try em all out and see which one you like.
I Like the GO Launcher EX
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Greetings Guy...Wanna know about yours expieriece, wich one culd be the best laucher for the TP???
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The GO Launcher EX is my favorite:good:
GO Launcher EX
ADW Launcher is small and cool
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My favorite is SMART LAUNCHER ..
COOL AND SIMPLY
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Dr.Pagan said:
Greetings Guy...Wanna know about yours expieriece, wich one culd be the best laucher for the TP???
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I have always used Holo Launcher, and now Holo Launcher HD on my touchpad. Lightweight but smooth and responsive.
Not heavy on customization like Nova or Apex.
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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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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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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