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The big launcher debate-NS edition

Well, what do YOU think is the absolute best launcher for our nexuses..?
Personally I use stock with SMS shortcut instead of browser. Discus
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Big fan of Launcher Pro. Buttery smooth with some nice customization options. However, half the time, I have to FC the launcher on reboot... marginally annoying =(
Zeam is also very smooth. But... not so many features. Haven't figured out how to customize dock icons.

GO Launcher EX.
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ADW Pro has always been my favourite. So far the most customizable one I've come across. Used it for months without any problems.
Greetz

The stock launcher.
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Go Launcher is the smoothest, most versatile, and FREE, launcher I've used.
I've tried nearly every one available and keep going back to Go. It's just so slick... And so FREE!
Gingerbread stock launcher is the most horrible launcher - even worse than HTC sense.
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Stock Gingerbread launcher. Nothing comes close in speed and smoothness. The mod that replaces ADW with the stock launcher in cm7 is my favourite thing ever.
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go launcher - because i love the smoothness and its simple to backup.

Stock
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Launcherpro
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Stock.
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I switch between launcher 7 and launcher pro. Adw is sweet.. until you hit the app drawer and realize how choppy it is.
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Stock gingerbread

Stock launcher
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I like stock launcher on my nexus but launcher pro when I had my epic 4g its really fast I nice customize options
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ADW FTW!

ADW
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I liked launcher pro out of all the ones available for smoothness and customization but in the end went back to stock.. simple,smooth..and works a treat for me

[hfm] said:
The stock launcher.
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Any versions of stock launcher with 3 homescreens ?

Zeam launcher

Launcher Pro crashes with ICS

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.

IIIV said:
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

Nova Launcher on Xoom w/ ICS?

Now that ICS has come to the Xoom, has anyone tried installing Nova Launcher on it? Any issues to be aware of before trying it?
I really like it on my GNex and want to use it for both devices, if possible.

danman7 said:
Now that ICS has come to the Xoom, has anyone tried installing Nova Launcher on it? Any issues to be aware of before trying it?
I really like it on my GNex and want to use it for both devices, if possible.
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Works Perfectly!

danman7 said:
Now that ICS has come to the Xoom, has anyone tried installing Nova Launcher on it? Any issues to be aware of before trying it?
I really like it on my GNex and want to use it for both devices, if possible.
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Not having much luck with it. A lot of the screens won't let me add anything.

Am I doing something wrong? I don't see a dock

Cubanluke88 said:
Am I doing something wrong? I don't see a dock
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There's no dock in ICS.
Version 13 running beautiful for me, insane speed and 0 lags!!!
Finnaly a good launcher for Xoom!

SlugmanBR said:
There's no dock in ICS.
Version 13 running beautiful for me, insane speed and 0 lags!!!
Finnaly a good launcher for Xoom!
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I think you're kinda wrong, at least for Nova. If you look in the settings for Nova, there are settings for a Dock. And when shown on other devices (Galaxy Nexus from what I've seen) there is a dock.

their is a dock just play round with it, will appear
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Cubanluke88 said:
I think you're kinda wrong, at least for Nova. If you look in the settings for Nova, there are settings for a Dock. And when shown on other devices (Galaxy Nexus from what I've seen) there is a dock.
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I think what he meant was, that there was no dock on the xoom.

asmanthebell said:
their is a dock just play round with it, will appear
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Can you be more descriptive? Have you gotten the dock to show on the Xoom?

Beta 13
Home screen transition animations => stack
Starts messing up the ability to use icons on the screen... clicking on icons makes the launcher think you are trying to turn pages...
"cube" works well...
Great launcher... looking forward to tablet specific and "pro" options...

Didn't work for me!!(nova)

I got it to work but it wants to push my wallpaper down about 1/4 of the screen

Try apex launcher....
Works awesome
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Please where can i download the apex launcher?
best regards
Craxx
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Craxx said:
Please where can i download the apex launcher?
best regards
Craxx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
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Last 2-3 days i am using Nova Launcher and better than stock launcher
Best Regards
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LPHS said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
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thx for the link
Craxx
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Anybody like nova over ADW?

nova is very cool, i use it
...some bugs still there, but never mind...
Craxx
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I had a few minor problems with mine when I tried on cm9 it was like the apps became part of the background and would not move but I deleted and re installed without an issue. I prefer the stock cm9 just fine I only run it at 1.2 compared to the usual 1.5 its so smooth.
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Launcher for ics

Hey guys i use ice cold sandwich 5.5 with the tiamat kernel . Currently im using the apex launcher ... Is the nova launcher better for performance or apex ??
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Try it? Results will vary from person to person. Best way it to test them yourself and what suits you.
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Apex and Nova are about equal in performance I find. Apex has more features, and it's free. You have to pay for Nova Prime if you want certain features. I personally like apex best.

I like APEX !! Really Awesome !

try trebuchet too its good

ADW
The best in terms of visual quality and options available in my opinion

GO Launcher EX

Apex:thumbup::thumbup:
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Thought this thread needed a refresh
So what ICS launcher do you use today?
I've been using apex for several months, but tried nova again because of reports on play that it has increased it's performance.
So far, I like it. It feels snappier. I'm Playground/IceColdSandwich user
Any Thoughts?

I tried Nova and Apex and in my opinion they are equal in performances.

Apex has more options and in my testing is much more smoother than nova. Trebuchet crashes according to me a little too much. I also found another launcher called lightning launcher. Then again there is sense to use also
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Apex is well known to be the top 3rd party launcher for ICS.
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Sense4 Launcher<3
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Trebuchet launcher, don't know why but I just can't get used to nova or apex...
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Sense 4 =apex. Both are good but with sense 4 there is a little lag. Anythings better than sense 3 though
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Go Launcher is still the best. Nothing else compares when it comes to customization. It does everything Apex does, plus more.

There is sgs3 launcher too. I love it.
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Which Launcher are using for your HTC One?

Also what's your favorite or current theme? Thought would be interesting to know what everyone is using. I've not yet tried any on my HTC One -I got it recently anyway!
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M_Shaaban said:
Also what's your favorite or current theme? Thought would be interesting to know what everyone is using. I've not yet tried any on my HTC One -I got it recently anyway!
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Using the stock google launcher on ProBAM! my theme is mianogen, using XBlast Tools from XPOSED to get some badass eye candy.

M_Shaaban said:
Also what's your favorite or current theme? Thought would be interesting to know what everyone is using. I've not yet tried any on my HTC One -I got it recently anyway!
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use the google experience launcher. by far the best

Action Launcher Pro! (might be a nice idea to make a poll)

ridder215215 said:
Action Launcher Pro! (might be a nice idea to make a poll)
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A poll would be nice. Which launchers do you suggest to be in the poll?
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M_Shaaban said:
A poll would be nice. Which launchers do you suggest to be in the poll?
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Stock Sense
Stock GPe
Action Launcher
Nova Launcher
Apex Launcher
Go Launcher EX
Aviate
Themer Beta
Trebuchet Launcher
ADW Launcher
Chameleon Launcher
Facebook Home
Launcher8
LauncherPro
And there's probably some I forgot / don't know about

ridder215215 said:
Stock Sense
Stock GPe
Action Launcher
Nova Launcher
Apex Launcher
Go Launcher EX
Aviate
Themer Beta
Trebuchet Launcher
ADW Launcher
Chameleon Launcher
Facebook Home
Launcher8
LauncherPro
And there's probably some I forgot / don't know about
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Next Launcher. It's expensive (half price right now I think) but I really love it. The Go Team must be making a bundle but they keep the upgrades coming and are responsive to issues so it's well worth to me.
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