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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)

Good launcher for mini?

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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Small_town_boy said:
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/

Create your own launcher

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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cwhitney24 said:
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:

zeren83 said:
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...

s3 mini Launcher

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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Nova
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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.

action
action launcher

Best Launcher???

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
Dr.Pagan said:
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.