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This is a list I am going to update as I find various apps. If you know of one I missed let me know
These apps are ones that look run and feel like Android 4.0 ICS. By this I mean, its settings menu is the ICS style, or, it utilizes the side-ways-scrolling elements well, or it just takes more advantage on ICS then other apps.
If more apps are like these then our phones would look and feel much better in daily use.
Notes for ICS (With task sync)
Free app with donate version
Very helpful to jot some things down quickly, works just the way ICS stock apps do and feels like it is part of the OS right down to its icon, and re-sizable widget!
DOWNLOAD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5ub25vbnNlbnNlYXBwcy5ub3RlcGFkIl0.
Boid Twitter Client
Free app
A Twitter app that was designed to be a ICS-ready one according to its developer. This is a Alpha app so not yet perfect, but follows the ICS look very well.
DOWNLOAD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5ib2lkZm9yYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBiZXRhIl0.
Resizable Contact Widget
Free app
This app is just a widget but is resizable and very helpful on the homescreen. Give it a try!
DOWNLOAD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tLmdtYWlsLnl1eWFuZzIyNi5jb250YWN0c3dpZGdldCJd
OI File Manager
Free App
Features a very clean ICS layout with simple use and functionality.
DOWNLOAD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsIm9yZy5vcGVuaW50ZW50cy5maWxlbWFuYWdlciJd
OI File Manager
It has the ICS look, and the colors are like ICS.. A very simple yet very clean UI.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsIm9yZy5vcGVuaW50ZW50cy5maWxlbWFuYWdlciJd
Someone can upload me the apk from Resizable Contacts Widget?
It says imcompatible with my Xperia X10 Mini Pro (CM9).
Thank you Will add tio the list!
This might be more compatible as I ran into the same problem with the Resizable Contacts Widget.
Contacts Group Widget:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS52Y21kZXYuYW5kcm9pZC5wZW9wbGUiXQ..
Notes for ICS (With task sync)
is the best notes app for ics
simply, fast, integrated: lightyears ahead of Any.Do
great share!Thanks for your work!
I found Explorer by Speed Software works best. Fast, easy, no adds, and free.
Apparently xda-developers.com thinks I am not good enough / newbie so I cannot post links.
I tried notes for ICS, but it has really bad widget... Try "Tasks free" it similar but with much better widget...
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Apollo music
Fast Facebook
Holo File eplorer
Holo Widgets
.. i hope to find more.. like holo and the idea of a thread about apps themed in "the google way"
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BEST FILE MANAGER - Solid Explorer
BEST LAUNCHER - Nova Launcher
BEST VIDEO PLAYER - MX Player
BEST DIALER - ExDialer
BEST WALLPAPERS - Wallbase
BEST PHOTO EDITOR - Pixlr
BEST NEWS APP - News Republic
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TOP APPS FOR SONY XPERIA Z/ZL
01. SUPERNOTE ASUS - direct write your notes
02. EXDIALER - Fast n Smart T9 Dialer with theme, plugin suppport, the VERY BEST, I really hate the default one
03. SOLID EXPLORER - its is a file manager with two independent panels
04. MY SCRIPT CALCULATOR - The Free handwriting calculator
05. MULTICON WIDGET - Must have for to accommodate as many apps in less area, keeps screen clear
06. NEWS REPUBLIC - Awesome view, one of the best apps for all the news and info, I like it more than Flipboard.
07. POWER CONTROLS best, no need of any other toggle app or battery status bar app, its all in one. Alternative: SWITCH PRO WIDGET
08. ILLUMINATION BAR NOTIFICATION - every XS owner know this - Waiting to test on Xperia ZL
09. I SEE YOU - just like the Samsung Stay Awake functionality when you are looking at the screen, suggested by herng5417
10. LIGHT MANAGER LED SETTINGS - it configures LED color and its flashing frequency for notifications (still in Beta for Note 2)
11. EZPDF READER - the best PDF reader available.
12. CINE TRAILER - download the movie trailers in HD format to see awesome videos on giant screen.
13. GOTYA-FACE TRAP - Do you want to know who's using your device, stealing it, or just opening it up and snooping around.
14. DROIDEMU - One of the best emulators
15. RECEIPT - quickly make shopping lists and review previously bought items
16. CONTACTS+ - everyday contacts & dialer app, msging, whatsapp, facebook, etc
17. ZEDGE - one stop for all the wallpapers & ringtones.
18. ANDROID PRO WIDGETS - advanced widgets package with many themes and features
19. PIXLR EXPRESS - More than 600 effects, overlays, and borders to personalize any image, free. Recommend
20. SCREEN MAKER - allows to connect 2 images: screenshot and smartphone image
21. NOVA LAUNCHER - one of the best
22. METROSTATION ICON PACK - Free icons, best combination with Nova Launcher.
23. SPREADSHEET - Excel support, many powerful features.
24. SPLASHTOP - easiest and fastest remote desktop app to access your Windows or Mac
25. MX PLAYER - one of the best way to enjoy your movies.
26. OOVOO - FREE 12-way HD Group Video Chat
27. WALLPAPER CHANGER - Change your wallpaper with one click or automatically every X minutes.
28. NO LED - Display custom notification icons/dots on the screen.
29. ULTIMATE CUSTOM WIDGET (UCCW) - Make your own widgets easily
30. TILES UCCW SKIN - For UCCW
31. CIRCLE BATTERY DISC WIDGET - Beautiful free circular battery widget Recommend
32. BATTERY BAR SYSTEM PANEL - simple and beautiful system panel battery widget Recommend
33. MOTIONGRAPH - Amaze your friends with a photo that moves
34. 1TAP QUICK BAR - it is the best notification customization app for Android.
35. DROPDOWN WIDGET - it simple homescreen widget will expand your status bar with a single press Recommend
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37. DISPLAY ORIENTATOR - allows you to change the screen orientation from any application Recommend
38. PHOTO GRID - Free collage maker and no Limitation at all
39. SPREAD SHEET PRO - Spreadsheet: Excel support, many powerful features
40. STOCK TICKER PRO - its a live wallpaper for those who wants to keep track of stock/equities
41. SMART CONNECT - allows you to decide what happens when you connect to smart tags, usewith Smart Tags Recommend
42. APPLE TV MEDIA - this app you can unleash the power of your AppleTV with your Android phone
43. AVIARY PHOTO EDITOR - a powerful photo editor for quick and easy way to edit our photos on the go with no fuss.
44. DTV INDIA - Now Enjoy Live Sports & other Live Indian TV Channels on DTV ON THE GO
45. UMANO - read News to you
46. BUTTON SAVIOR - you can use this App to simulate hardware keys on screen without having to root your device Recommend
47. FILE TOOLS - using it you can simply rename the files in one go.
48. SLIDING MESSAGING - easily manage text messages in a new and up to date format compliant with the Android design guidelines
49. PERAPP - it lets you customize your device with per-application individualized settings
50. SCREEN FILTER - it applies a shade that acts as a dimmer to ensure your eyes don't hurt. Far more powerful than Android's built-in brightness setting. Great for low-light gaming, web browsing, and eBook reading. It even saves battery life for AMOLED displays
51. PERFECTLY CLEAR - Intelligent Image Correction
52. ZOOPER WIDGET - fully customizable widget
53. SAND IDE FOR JAVA DEVELOPERS - Write/Compile/Run Java code from your Xperia Z mobile/tablet
54. EXPENSE MANAGER - best of its kind, best UI for mobiles & tablets
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SMALL APPS FOR SONY
- WEBMALL -
- SCREEN ROTATE
- MUSICMALL
- CAMERA SMALL
- MIRROR SMALL
- UNIT CONVERTER
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WIRELESS/TRANSFER RELATED STARTS
- AVIA MEDIA PLAYER - if you have Multiple Android devices at your home
- PHOTO TRANSFER APP - If you have androids & iOS devices try this for Photo transfers Recommend
- AIRDROID - free app that lets you wirelessly manage your Android from your favorite browser.
- EMIT - free app that lets you wirelessly manage your Android from your favorite browser.
- TEAM VIEWER - remotely access computers from your android device
- SPLASHTOP 2 REMOTE DESKTOP - remote desktop app to access your Win/Mac from your phone or tablet, anywhere, anytime
- CLOUD PRINT - it allows you to print files from your phone to your printer
- DROPBOX - its is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere
- MIGHTY TEXT - Text from your Computer or Tablet, using your current Android phone number
- CLOUD SMS - it run on both your Android phone and tablet to allow you to send and receive SMS messaging from your tablet
IF YOU FIND THESE USEFUL HIT THANKS BUTTON, more coming..
if you know any unique/useful application please suggest, thanks.
WhatsApp ??
Oh i know , Lightflow App
Root Explorer & supersu
Root explorer, terminal emulator and whatsapp xd
titanium backup pro..,super video,autorun manager,antutu benchmark
Placeholder threads are not allowed on XDA!
The phone isn't even released yet...
Closed.
Edit: and open again, OP please add useful content, so this thread actually serves a prupose...
Diamondback said:
Placeholder threads are not allowed on XDA!
The phone isn't even released yet...
Closed.
Edit: and open again, OP please add useful content, so this thread actually serves a prupose...
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Thanks for Unlocking !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
lokenok said:
WhatsApp ??
Oh i know , Lightflow App
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Yeah.. It'll be interesting to know if LightFlow or other LED control apps like Blink works.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImltb2JsaWZlLmJsaW5rIl0.
Illumination bar??
Does the Z even have a bar?
techguyone said:
Illumination bar??
Does the Z even have a bar?
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No bro, actually this thread is inspired from my thread in Xperia S !!
We will see later if it works for Xperia ZL..as of now you can ignore that.
Japanese frnds, please test these apps and report if anything is not working, tnx.
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
Tested some of the apps on the Xperia Z. Here are my findings:
Works:
Supernote from ASUS (installs fine, works but tab icons are cut off)
Power Controls
SwitchPro Widget
UCam Ultra Camera Pro
Floating Browser Flux
AirCalc
Dolphin Browser HD
A.I.Type Keyboard
Skyscanner
PicsArt - Photo Studio
My Apks
Bar Shortcut
JustPictures
Solid Explorer
exDialer
UCCW
CIRCLE BATTERY DISC WIDGET
BATTERY BAR SYSTEM PANEL
Doesn't work:
Illumination Bar Notification (obvious reasons)
ICS Browser+
Wave Control (wouldn't install from Play Store)
Will test more.
RECEIPT - it makes it easy to quickly make shopping lists and review previously bought items. I know there are many more functionally better aps available but its UI is very clean simple n awesome !!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BogdanMihaiciuc.receipt
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[A heads up a majority of these are free,
Use Google for others]
Receipt is a great app here is another -
Zime (beta) to-do + calendar
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisysteme.zime
A different look and approach to the calendar.
Ill add more here from my list.
Mobile Network Settings
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.settings.mobilenetworks
Quickest way to change your network mode on a non rooted device.
DiskUsage
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage
A different approach to viewing your storage space, combine it with Solid Explorer which also recommends DiskUsage
Carbon For Twitter
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotsandlines.carbon
Newest Twitter client which looks great on Xperia s
Papyrus Beta
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus
A natural handwriting note-taking app
Agenda Calendar
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.savvyapps.agenda
"The best selling on ios... now on Android"
BugMe! Stickies Pro
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electricpocket.bugme2.pro
Sticky notes on a cork board,
Widget , set alarms and alerts, virtual ink write with your finger and more.
SimpleMind mind mapping.
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modelmakertools.simplemindpro
Turn your Xperia Z brainstorming idea collection. And thought structuring device.
Dialer+
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android.dialer
Nice design for a dialer, simplistic.
And
Messages+
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android.messaging
"... You can send FREE messages over 3G or WiFi to your contacts or send regular SMS/MMS - all from one place.
Messages+ includes WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and more social networks integration.
Flip Sms Widget Free
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.thoastproductions.flip.sms.widget.free
"A widget that shows your latest sms messages in a beautiful 'card flipping style'
MediaMonkey Beta
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventismedia.android.mediamonkeybeta
"A media player for serious collectors"
"Media Monkey helps you navigate and manage and sync large music collection"
13th Feb 2013
King of booze
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daygames.kingofbooze.android
A pretty cool drinking game for you and your friends.
FlipaClip
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vblast.flipaclip
"Easily make flipbook movies with FlipClip"
ProjectM Music Visualizer
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psperl.projectM
Cost $2.75AU
Use PowerAmp or Google Music for the controls.
Also download the Hd visualizers.
Play with the setting starting with the default to get better quality.
Meridian Media Player Revolute
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.iii.romulus.meridian
Cost Free with ads, unlocker available.
The only reason why I like this app is because you have swipe gestures.
I have my Asus Transformer Pad TF300T
mounted in my car in front of my head unit, with over 500 Full HD 1080 music videos ripped from YouTube
This allows me to swipe music videos for the next one, previous one, stop, play or even mute while driving ( I have long road trips with by myself, friends and family so its a great visual distraction for them )
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Which browser to use with xperia z which support Flash and it's fast.
Thanks in Advance.
jigarpatel22 said:
Which browser to use with xperia z which support Flash and it's fast.
Thanks in Advance.
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Still waiting for my Xperia Z but - FIREFOX should be good !!
A web browser is tricky, each person has there own preference.
Ive used the default browser, opera since java and symbian phones. And dolphin.
Type in 'web browser' in Google play and look at the top 20 its all trial and error.
Edit looks like puffin web browser has flash?
Edit again.
Maybe even top 30 ,quite a few new browsers.
I like floating browsers too so you could try one like floating browser flux or overskreen which wouldn't be bad on the 5 inch screen.
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Timescape widget from Arc will not work later because Sony is leaving Timescape and will replace it with Sociallife app seen in it's tablets.
I think it will be nice, that someone to make a software, like the illumination bar from xperia t. But for xperia z, and the illumination bar to be displayed on the screen when it`s in stand by.
I think il will not drain so much battery
I'm wondering if the lock-screen can be turned off in the settings?
If not, can someone test the app No Lock and see if it works?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5qcmFmLmFuZHJvaWQubm9sb2NrIl0.
HTC phones have issues turning off lock screens due to Sense built deep into the system..
Thanks!
I've got an XPERIA x8 which I've recently re-rooted and upgraded from Froyo to Gingerbread (read more about this nightmare here). One of the first things I installed (just because I noticed it in Play Store and it was very well reviewed) was "Go Launcher Ex" and it's blowing my mind. Everything is nice and is the way an android phone should already come! However, it's not too good for performance on such an old device. At the moment I'm coping with it anyway. It's awesome-ness outweighs it's bloated-ness a fair bit (though the Next Browser has crashed my phone a few times so back to Opera Mini for now). So I just wondered what other people who use this phone use and think about the available Home Launchers out there.
Personally, I got a bit bored of LauncherPro on Froyo as it was pretty buggy and not very good at space management compared to Go Launcher. The things about Go Launcher I'm liking are how easy it is to customise, the fact shortcuts can be grouped in the app drawer (automatically as well!), dock and home screens (LauncherPro was buggy at this, opening a folder and going into an app would sometimes cause the folder to stay open but invisible and nothing to be selectable on the home), how you can order the app drawer in numerous ways, how many home screens can be added (I try not to overdo widgets, but I like to have the simple time/date/weather combo one as it's useful and stylish and one or two for power/performance management which I usually combine on one home screen to keep the others speedier) and it's stylish and to be honest, quite quick in itself. The only problem is that while it runs smoothly, I know that it's keeping it's pretty large share of memory while I'm trying to use other things, so if there's anything similar but with only the stuff I like about Go Launcher, I'd like to try it out. So, lemme hear what's your favourite and why
zeam launcher all the way for the smooth, minimalistic graphic and obviously for the personalization.
Atom Launcher mate, easily configurable and minimalist, try it
There you go, mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001604
This was already discussed somewhere recently
xperia launcher is the best
Deji666 said:
I've got an XPERIA x8 which I've recently re-rooted and upgraded from Froyo to Gingerbread (read more about this nightmare here). One of the first things I installed (just because I noticed it in Play Store and it was very well reviewed) was "Go Launcher Ex" and it's blowing my mind. Everything is nice and is the way an android phone should already come! However, it's not too good for performance on such an old device. At the moment I'm coping with it anyway. It's awesome-ness outweighs it's bloated-ness a fair bit (though the Next Browser has crashed my phone a few times so back to Opera Mini for now). So I just wondered what other people who use this phone use and think about the available Home Launchers out there.
Personally, I got a bit bored of LauncherPro on Froyo as it was pretty buggy and not very good at space management compared to Go Launcher. The things about Go Launcher I'm liking are how easy it is to customise, the fact shortcuts can be grouped in the app drawer (automatically as well!), dock and home screens (LauncherPro was buggy at this, opening a folder and going into an app would sometimes cause the folder to stay open but invisible and nothing to be selectable on the home), how you can order the app drawer in numerous ways, how many home screens can be added (I try not to overdo widgets, but I like to have the simple time/date/weather combo one as it's useful and stylish and one or two for power/performance management which I usually combine on one home screen to keep the others speedier) and it's stylish and to be honest, quite quick in itself. The only problem is that while it runs smoothly, I know that it's keeping it's pretty large share of memory while I'm trying to use other things, so if there's anything similar but with only the stuff I like about Go Launcher, I'd like to try it out. So, lemme hear what's your favourite and why
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264917
Recommend the above launcher since its xperia styled and more customizable
very good and smooth.
For me the best launcher is launcher pro. It's fast, smooth, lightweight and has a lot of options. This launcher can look as you want, as arc launcher, as s launcher, as 4.0 launcher, just change background and icons.
Holo launcher is light simple and fast
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Stock Launcher 2.1:thumbup:
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i personaly use Sony Ericsson home launcher and Xperia S launcher
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If u wanna very light launcher try Smart Launcher or use Xperia S launcher
5. Smart Launcher (FREE or $3.59)
Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher, minimalist design, low resource and user-friendly interface which allows you to launch any application in a few keys.
It's currently the only launcher of Play Store, which has a function of automatic sorting and cataloging of installed applications!
PRO version has a secondary screen where you can place widgets. There are also more transitions and colors to customize the home screen. By purchasing, you will contribute to the development of Smart Launcher and it will give you new features and updates.
Minimalist doesn't mean under-features!
- Main screen with Quick Start
- Drawer organized by categories
- Ready to use without special configurations.
- Live Wallpaper Support
- It supports every screen and device (Google TV too!!)
- Widget support (PRO version only)
- Support of set of icons for ADW Launcher, Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher and Launcher Pro.
- Possibility to change a single icon in the drawer.
- You can hide every app you want by long pressing an app, then select menu → Hide.
- Quick search.
- Dozens and dozens of global themes, which will allow you to change all elements of the interface.
- Easy access to apps info.
- Designed to be used comfortably also in landscape mode.
- Option to hide the statusbar.
4. Bazooka Launcher (FREE)
Go beyond regular customization! Own your phone like never before!
Featuring path-breaking customization features to interact with your phone without skipping out on speed and responsiveness, Bazooka is an extremely stable launcher for your phone.
It is light weight and blazingly fast. It provides you with smooth transitions and animations while spoiling you with a huge catalogue of downloadable themes. It also supports multiple gestures (swipe up’s and down’s) to reach your most used apps such as messaging, camera etc., right from the lock screen! Bazooka brings in a level of sophistication and personalization which will surprise you!
Bazooka runs on an extended version of Trebuchet from CyanogenMod, the much loved home application. It uses the features and stability of Trebuchet and enhances it by utilizing proprietary interface tweaks to make it faster, easier and more stable! You can set many different themes to your launcher and also replace your lockscreen, all the while tweaking and personalizing as you please.
Key Features –
- An amazing number of themes are supported
- Your lockscreen changes with your theme. Personalize it to show your missed calls or latest messages, or just control music. Do what you want.
- Amazing Custom gestures brings your productivity to a whole new level. Swipe up/down to perform actions or even open your chosen apps
- Custom grid sizes. Bazooka supports both 4x4 as well as 5x5 grid sizes on the home screen, with the ability to resize any widget as you please.
- Change the transition animations for your home screen/drawer etc.
- Wide variety of customization once you dig deeper into the Bazooka settings
- Lock home screen to avoid your kids messing around with your preferred order.
- Enable or disable full screen mode
- Hide apps from your drawer which are no longer in use
- Many other custom features to keep you busy, and happy!
New and Upcoming Features –
- Minimalistic themes coming soon
- Regularly updated speed tweaks
Permissions --
- READ_SMS --> Used to show the unread message count on the lockscreen.
- READ_CALL_LOG --> Used to show missed call information on the lockscreen.
Keywords:
Bazooka, Launcher, Trebuchet, Themes, Home application, CyanogenMod.
3. Ez Launcher (FREE)
EZ Launcher(beta) is coming, a cool home replacement app, with the most convenient way to operate & organize your phone.
#Features:
- Genius app list brings you the app you most want
- Auto category can help you automatically categorize your apps
- Quick app search to find the app you want in app list directly
- Pre-loaded app manager tool with all task manager, uninstaller, app2sd and etc functions in one place
- Useful and handy widgets: Clock & Weather Widget, Task Manager Widget, SMS Widget, Switch Widget, Bookmark Widget, Calendar Widget
- Hide folders page, hide apps in app drawer
- 7x24 hours tech support from INFOLIFE Team
EZ Launcher is still in beta test version, so if you have any bugs or suggestions, please contact us to help us improve the app.
We are trying our best to MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER with great productions and services!
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INFOLIFE, Make Your Life Easier!
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EZ Launcher® is trademark of INFOLIFE LLC
#Keywords:
Launcher, EZ Launcher, Easy Launcher, Home Replacement, Task Manager, Home Screens, App Organizer, App Manager
2. Action Launcher ($3.99)
★★★ Featured by Engadget, Google Play, Lifehacker, MKBHD and Leo Laporte on TWiT ★★★
★★★ "Action Launcher is something special." - Android Police ★★★
★★★ "Action Launcher brings something new to the table, and it's definitely worth a look." - Android Central ★★★
Action Launcher Pro unlocks the full feature set of Action Launcher. Upgrades include:
• 1-Swipe: access the Quickdrawer and Quickpage from any app on your device, whether Action Launcher is running or not.
• Use icon packs
• Change the icon scale
• Change individual icons
• Hide apps from the Quickdrawer
• Use Shutters in a folder
• Change the widget used in a Shutter
• Change the Quickdrawer and Quickpage backgrounds
• Remove the upgrade incentives throughout the app
• Access to future features such as displaying the unread/notification count
• Support me as I develop this app
1. Next Launcher 3D ($15.99)
Description
Next Launcher — Best 3D Launcher Ever. + Brand new UI3.0 Just Released!
Next Launcher 3D shows you how 3D dynamic effects and highly customizable Android home screen replacement app could redefine your Android device.
Forget about everything tiling on the flat like dead fish. Forget about the icon showing like a piece of paper. Forget about the dock standing in line like dumb wood. Forget the traditional launcher and embrace REAL 3D Launcher!
Claim Your Next Launcher Right NOW!
Join millions of users for unique and splendid operation experience and visual enjoyment!
■ Testimonials
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“A gorgeous app packed with dynamic effects and 3D elements. The gratifying 3D visual elements, transition effects, and gestures will get you a different and brilliant visual enjoyment and operation experience.” - Topapps
“The launcher features crazy 3D effects, turning any device you own into a futuristic Tron-centric trip. With additional themes and custom widgets downloadable from Google Play, it’s an extensive and extremely comprehensive option for someone looking to spice up their device.” - Droid-life
■ Key Features
- Extremely fancy 3D effect with buttery smooth experience
- Real 3D Home Screen Transition Effects (Crystal, Cloth, Folding and more coming soon)
- Stunning 3D screen preview with dazzling animation of screen switching
- Build unique icon style by changing its size, angle, style and label (Icon Editor)
- Combine all good parts from different themes into a single theme you really love (Theme Mix Mode)
- Efficient and powerful batch apps management with gestures
- Up to 8 different gestures available in home screen and app drawer
- See how cool your phone could be by blowing all the icons and the widgets to air space (Floating Mode)
- Enhanced shining border effects for home screen transition
- Up to 7 rows on dock to shortcut all your favorites
- Keep releasing 3D Next widgets, 3D themes and live wallpapers special designed by GO Launcher Dev Team
Credits Goes To: @howtomen
@AndroTix
Best launchers
Wondering who decided which of these are the best??? I personally enjoy Nova Prime
@The Moment using action launcher and I think this is really the best one I ever used!
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Go Dev Team = Just no. Smart Launcher is the best thing I've come across for replacements.
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this is a youtube video i made ages ago about cool launchers that werent well known
but personally i use nova
weird to see the post but not the video
This is a new information I came across. Previously I was not at all aware of android launchers. I thought like windows, iOS android is also from one company. Now gotta see 5 launchers. Its quite informative.
So which one is the best???
Let me know somehow --> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au_G8juRoIiqdGtURlFqVEdzcHhPdk84NXFyNmVUdHc&usp=sharing
Htc launched a Beta program recently for testing HTC SENSE 8 launcher for NON HTC Devices.
Someone from the beta program uploaded the apk file on apkmirror and luckily it works with our Moto G 2015 (it should work with all non HTC devices above kitkat)
Although it is in beta, it is really smooth and pretty stable.
Bugs(That I found) : Google Now on Tap Force Closes Htc Sense Launcher. Google now on tap can be used from any other app.
Status: Working on Stock optimised and Stock ROM. (Should work with other custom ROMS as well)
If it shows any error in installation:
==> check if unknown sources option is on in settings > security
==> go to Apps > All Apps > select Google Play Services > Clear Cache (And make sure you are on the latest
Google Play Services)
==> go to Apps > All Apps > select Google Play Store > Clear Cache and Force Stop
==> Make sure no other HTC application(HTC Sense 7 apps and widgets) is installed prior to this installation.
Icon Packs from playstore work perfectly. (REQUIRES ROOT)
Go to Themes app and then sign in to your htc account. If not made an account then sign up for a new account
apply any icon pack from the htc theme store.
then select the Icons.apk of your desired icon pack (Links Below) and copy it to : /data/data/com.htc.launcher/files/.htc_theme/
Replace existing Icons.apk if asked.
Go to settings > Apps > Htc Sense > force stop.
the icon packs will be applied.
I am providing icon packs(free) from playstore which are modified to work with htc sense launcher.
If you want to convert any other icon pack to make it compatible with sense launcher then below is the icon pack converter made by @BBs19 all credit goes to him/her.
Iconpack to Sense 7 Converter
How to use:
1. Download the .apk file of your iconpack. (You can use http://apk-dl.com/ if the iconpack is free)
2. Run IconPackConverter.exe
3. Select your .apk file.
4. Wait for the process to complete. You can see the current status on the top left corner of your screen.
After successfully converting your icon pack, you can follow the displayed instructions to apply the iconpack.
Requirements:
- Java 7 (JRE 1.7)
- Root (for applying the iconpack on your phone)
#How to Apply iconpacks [Root Required]#
1. Copy the converted Icons.apk to: /data/data/com.htc.launcher/files/.htc_theme/
Replace existing Icons.apk if asked.
2. Restart Sense Launcher process or reboot phone.
Download(Sourcecode included):
http://uploaded.net/file/6947tavm
DOWNLOADS
Sense 8 Launcher
Icon Packs:
CandyCons
Moonshine
Polycon
Credits:
HTC for the Launcher
Respective developers/designers for the Icon Packs
@BBs19 for the Icon Pack converter script
Me
Hit the Thanks Button if this thread helped you
Hmm, I tried it also (it's on APKMirror). IMHO nothing special.
And BTW most of the themes in the HTC theme store are stolen. Since HTC does nothing against it, I wouldn't support that anyway.
edisso10018 said:
Hmm, I tried it also (it's on APKMirror). IMHO nothing special.
And BTW most of the themes in the HTC theme store are stolen. Since HTC does nothing against it, I wouldn't support that anyway.
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well I'm not saying to apply the themes from htc store, one can create his/her own theme. the icon packs provided are also freely available on playstore. And liking the launcher or not is just personal preference. For me this is miles better than nova, apex, touchwiz, google now etc. there are people like me who like it a lot so I posted this for them. The freestyle theming capabilities are amazing and the launcher itself is rock solid.
And I posted the APKmirror link with mentioning them
I am all for options, but the strength of Sense on an HTC device was how well integrated it was with other apps and widgets from HTC, since those are not part of this, this is just another generic launcher that falls well behind Nova, Apex, Smart, etc.
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acejavelin said:
I am all for options, but the strength of Sense on an HTC device was how well integrated it was with other apps and widgets from HTC, since those are not part of this, this is just another generic launcher that falls well behind Nova, Apex, Smart, etc.
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Blinkfeed and weather widget is inbuilt, and well implemented.
I personally like pixel sharp images/display output, unfortunately moto G 2015 does not have such great pixel density, the other launchers render the icons very badly, Nova is the worst even GNL is mediocre .... HTC sense launcher has the best, sharp pixel rendering of the icons at least on the 720p displays... added bonus is the playstore icon packs with little modification and root. Launch animations are quick and overall the launcher is pretty stable.
Chandresh204 said:
Blinkfeed and weather widget is inbuilt, and well implemented.
I personally like pixel sharp images/display output, unfortunately moto G 2015 does not have such great pixel density, the other launchers render the icons very badly, Nova is the worst even GNL is mediocre .... HTC sense launcher has the best, sharp pixel rendering of the icons at least on the 720p displays... added bonus is the playstore icon packs with little modification and root. Launch animations are quick and overall the launcher is pretty stable.
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I'm not going to argue with you as this is all opinion based... I was an HTC fanboy for a long time, and a fan of Sense, but I will leave it with HTC products. Nova is arguably the best launcher out there, and that isn't just my opinion, 10 million plus downloads and over 1 million paid (Prime) users would probably argue with you as well.
Again, Android's strength is in options and customizations, so I welcome it just probably won't use it.
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I'm not going to argue with you as this is all opinion based... I was an HTC fanboy for a long time, and a fan of Sense, but I will leave it with HTC products. Nova is arguably the best launcher out there, and that isn't just my opinion, 10 million plus downloads and over 1 million paid (Prime) users would probably argue with you as well.
Again, Android's strength is in options and customizations, so I welcome it just probably won't use it.
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you are getting me all wrong here, I'm not intending to start an argument with anyone, nor am I arguing. I was just expressing my opinion that is why I started my post with "I" . I said "I" don't like how icons are rendered in NOVA, that being the only reason I hate Nova and it is "My" opinion. Never did I mention that everyone likes HTC or everyone should like HTC ..... maybe I posted the thread in wrong forum title, maybe non of the moto G 2015 users likes Htc and maybe I should have posted this under general android as I didn't find any thread on this topic. But what I can say is people like sense home as well and the proof of this is the development thread by xpirt who ported htc sense 6 & 7 and is in the process of porting sense 8. I got excited and thought it might be useful to someone
What I don't understand is I just shared a launcher apk file, and the process on how to install and if any error occurs how to solve that. Why am I getting "slightly" negative feedback and opinions that this launcher is "meh" and others are better? I acknowledge there are better launchers and this is a personal preference. I did not create the launcher, I just liked it and thought it might be useful to someone. That's it. So much for my first thread other than Q&A..........
Pretty sure your thread is safe...
More options is good, period, because everyone has different taste, wants, and needs... And although I hope people value my opinion, I hope they don't take it as gospel and they try it themselves and make their own decisions.
More people should branch out and try things and share them with the community, I commend you for that. Thanks for sharing.
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Working on cm14.0 unofficial rom....loved this work
Phone and messaging icons are not getting themed on CM14 and RR... But works perfectly on DU
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Phone and messaging icons are not getting themed on CM14 and RR... But works perfectly on DU
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Same right here. I'm using stock Kitkat on my Lenovo A5000. Anyway, the launcher works perfectly, although my phone only has 1 GB RAM.
Thanks op
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Icons do not get applied
Icons do not get applied . Followed all the steps mentioned to apply polycon icons but not working on cm14.1 Resurrection Remix ROM.