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I've been a LauncherPro user for many years now, and as such I've stuck with it on my Note. However, due to the "laggy" app-drawer opening animation, I've had to disable that completely (so that the drawer opens immediately).
I believe that pretty much ALL third-party launchers suffer from stuttering in some way or another. Does anyone actually know WHY this is the case on the Note? Its not ROM specific.
The alternative is to just use TouchWiz, which I am 100% keen on doing, except for ONE little problem. 90% of Android widgets are 4 columns wide, and there is no way to resize widgets with TouchWiz.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions? I get the feeling that most people stick with TouchWiz, so I'd love to know what you do about the 4 column limitation.
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i use go launcher and dont get any lags
I'll give that a shot then. Does it support resizing of widgets?
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Sorry.
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No problem
I have tried most of the available launchers. The one i am most happy with at the moment is spb shell 3d, its not cheap. But when in tablet mode, looks great on the note. The widgets really make use of the screen resolution.
The only issue is there is no ability to alter the row/column count. Which in tablet mode has a count of 8. Which is a little high for the screen size of the note.
I have emailed the Developers of spb shell 3d and they have told me a update will be available soon.
Just my opinion
Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
Are you able to resize widgets with SPB?
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Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
Are you able to resize widgets with SPB?
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Yeah, you can resize all the widgets. It is a shame there is no trial
Richy99 said:
i use go launcher and dont get any lags
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I use go launcher as well and I experienced some lag in transition effect and opening app drawer..
what ROM/kernel are you using? or maybe it's because I use too many widgets?
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Thanks. I wish there was a way to test SPB before buying.
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There is, but not one that I could ever recommend
I admit I tried it and found it very wanting. I only did it for the trial, because the cost was so high. I am glad I did, as I found it very wanting on my device. Others seem faster to me.
I use ssLancher. It has a very different approach, and everything is customisable. I also use a separate app launcher and Folder Organiser, leaving me 'free' from the app organisation that most launchers pin on you. That allows me to play with more with less effort.
go launcher is good because you can use ICS theme.
But this stupid launcher removes ICS animation ! (returns Gingerbread stock)
I hope new update (4.0) will bring for us more then just a nice shell.
StNickZA said:
I've been a LauncherPro user for many years now, and as such I've stuck with it on my Note. However, due to the "laggy" app-drawer opening animation, I've had to disable that completely (so that the drawer opens immediately).
I believe that pretty much ALL third-party launchers suffer from stuttering in some way or another. Does anyone actually know WHY this is the case on the Note? Its not ROM specific.
The alternative is to just use TouchWiz, which I am 100% keen on doing, except for ONE little problem. 90% of Android widgets are 4 columns wide, and there is no way to resize widgets with TouchWiz.
Anyone have any tips or suggestions? I get the feeling that most people stick with TouchWiz, so I'd love to know what you do about the 4 column limitation.
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you could try application folder (lite) from the market
i just switched to launcher 7. . im loving it. . i think its perfect for the big screen of the note. .
Nikoldrini said:
I use go launcher as well and I experienced some lag in transition effect and opening app drawer..
what ROM/kernel are you using? or maybe it's because I use too many widgets?
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No matter what Kernel/ROM I use, every single launcher lags noticeably. I never had this problem with my previous phones (Atrix, Defy+, SGS2). And yes, I'm and advanced user so I know how to optimize the OS.
I just stuck to ADW EX, selecting the Fast interface and setting drawing cache to low quality. It lags but it's way less than Launcher Pro, GO and SS Launcher.
Hope this gets fixed on ICS.
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ADW Launcher EX rly nice low on memory and alot of customizations possibilities.
Mmhhnnnnnn
I agree, I tried lots of launchers and IMO ADW EX is the best one!
It should be amazing one day to get anything equal to the Sense interface as Launcher (NO SPB Shell is not as good as Sense), don't you think so? I love it on HTC
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I used to use Launcher Pro back in the day, but TBH, I consider it to be dead now; the developer hasn't made any changes to ver 0.8.6 for almost a year now... I think it's abandoned.
I use ADW EX, and it's pretty decent!
Hi I'm new here, I have not seen where I have to submit me,I'd like know if is there any SENSE ROM who works well, I 'd say the camera, data, wi fi, sms calls and something more work.
P.D. soory about my bad english
Why? If you want sense, buy htc phone...
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zoro33 said:
Why? If you want sense, buy htc phone...
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when I bought my SGS i9000 i didn't know much about android, now I now a little, I love my SGS but Samsung leaves that phone a little, if you want touchwiz you must install an .apk -.-' there won't be official ICS for that phone, and i'm a bit bored about SGS Ginger.... and I'd like test Sense, cuz I'm thinking buy a HTC phone
Looking in the development section might be a good place to start.........
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If you're a bit bored of you launcher i'd get a custom launcher off the market like Go Launcher EX (free and offers pretty much everything), or Launcher Pro or ADW Launcher - which come in free and paid varieties and also offer the same thing.
Go launcher has some fantastic in built widgets, plus a whole host of useful features like a built in task killer, multiple docks, changeable icons loads of transition animations. All for free. Sense really has nothing on that and its more of a battery hog, plus it'd be a lot harder to use, what with sense being for HTCs and so there isnt much call on it for SGS
Zorigo said:
If you're a bit bored of you launcher i'd get a custom launcher off the market like Go Launcher EX (free and offers pretty much everything), or Launcher Pro or ADW Launcher - which come in free and paid varieties and also offer the same thing.
Go launcher has some fantastic in built widgets, plus a whole host of useful features like a built in task killer, multiple docks, changeable icons loads of transition animations. All for free. Sense really has nothing on that and its more of a battery hog, plus it'd be a lot harder to use, what with sense being for HTCs and so there isnt much call on it for SGS
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OK thanks, I've tried the ADW ex, Go Launcher Ex, and a lot of launchers more, I've taht phone for more than one year ago, but I'm not able to change that phone before june, and sunday i putted Android 2.3.5 with sense in my parent's phone (HTC HD2) i was surprised about it, for this reason i want test that.
ipepio said:
OK thanks, I've tried the ADW ex, Go Launcher Ex, and a lot of launchers more, I've taht phone for more than one year ago, but I'm not able to change that phone before june, and sunday i putted Android 2.3.5 with sense in my parent's phone (HTC HD2) i was surprised about it, for this reason i want test that.
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Okay well that's fair enough, good luck with finding a good sense ROM, i realy dont know of any to suggest,
I'm not sure if the SGS even has any Sense ROMs, but from what I understand, it's no easy task to port Sense onto a non-HTC device
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I'm not sure if the SGS even has any Sense ROMs, but from what I understand, it's no easy task to port Sense onto a non-HTC device
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I've seen 2 Sense ROM's for our SGS but one isn't funtional, and otherone works good but data dosen't work, so i'm not able to use it.... I've seen the same ROM for a Nexus S, and data works in Nexus S, I think that i could repair with a fix, but i don't find it....
Check aha forum for best answer
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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?
bioweb said:
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.
I tried almost all available launchers, but none was smooth with demanding Live Wallpaper, until I tried this Lightning Launcher:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher&hl=en
Just for some delusional users this is SGS2 stock launcher with LWP:
http://youtu.be/4ddFrtoLWns
Stock LG is rubbish, so this is an alternative (more than alternative for smooth UX):
http://youtu.be/ul8aPGvkBcY
well, the nicest and fastest launcher is Apex, imho.
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well, the nicest and fastest launcher is Apex, imho.
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Not even close, Apex lags on home screen with light LWP, I don't dare to try heavy ones...your imho is so humble it hurts, so don't bother to post comments that are fictional...imho, based on hard, rude, non fitional, non subjective FACTS
Indeed, this launcher seems to be the smoothest I've ever tryed. What I don't like about it is that the dock icons are so ugly, and the icons seems a bit low quality.
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Indeed, this launcher seems to be the smoothest I've ever tryed. What I don't like about it is that the dock icons are so ugly, and the icons seems a bit low quality.
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There is much room to improve, but smoothness is top-notch. I hope it will break through beta stage soon :silly:
It is just fast like lightning for sure. Of course it is still beta and for me not my daily launcher still using nova but I am sure that next will improve and it needs work but yeah it is fast. If it becomes a full fledged launcher and is still that fast I will certainly use it all the time. And an idea app drawer also vertical scrolling please, thanks. Keep up the work. It is promising.
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After been using this launcher for a while I have to admit, it sucks.
Don't know if the latest update fu**** it up, but the phone was useless. Extremely slow, couldn't answer phonecalls because it didn't respond. Keyboard was laggy etc..
Was great at the beginning...
(Next Launcher)
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MIUI Launcher is surprisingly fast and smooth. Smoother than Apex/Nova but not as smooth as stock laucher.
It's a little iphone-ish with its lack of app drawer. But you can create an app drawer by creating a folder, place it on the dock and put all your apps in the folder.
The selection of available themes/icons is pretty nice.
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MIUI Launcher is surprisingly fast and smooth. Smoother than Apex/Nova but not as smooth as stock laucher.
It's a little iphone-ish with its lack of app drawer. But you can create an app drawer by creating a folder, place it on the dock and put all your apps in the folder.
The selection of available themes/icons is pretty nice.
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U R joking?! Right? Right?!?
Stock launcher smooth, that´s a joke please say so, please.
BTW now I´m on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher&hl=en
p.s. sorry for sarcasm but stock is so bad...not even close to MIUI...and Lightning is fastest-smoothest.
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U R joking?! Right? Right?!?
Stock launcher smooth, that´s a joke please say so, please.
BTW now I´m on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher&hl=en
p.s. sorry for sarcasm but stock is so bad...not even close to MIUI...and Lightning is fastest-smoothest.
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I'm not joking. Nope. Nope.
Stock LG launcher is smoother than most 3rd party launchers I've tried (Apex, Nova, Go Launcher, ADW, Holo, Nemus etc.) They're all fine launchers and most have more customization options. But the animation in stock launcher is smoother and seems to have higher fps (if that is the right term). The other launchers seem more jittery, like it's skipping a few frames. MIUI Launcher is the only one I've tested that seems closest in terms of smoothness. If I've got time and can be arsed, I'll make a video.
You guys should give iLauncher a try. Perfect way copy of the iOS 6.
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You guys should give iLauncher a try. Perfect way copy of the iOS 6.
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Or Espier Launcher. Which is free.
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laconic5 said:
I'm not joking. Nope. Nope.
Stock LG launcher is smoother than most 3rd party launchers I've tried (Apex, Nova, Go Launcher, ADW, Holo, Nemus etc.) They're all fine launchers and most have more customization options. But the animation in stock launcher is smoother and seems to have higher fps (if that is the right term). The other launchers seem more jittery, like it's skipping a few frames. MIUI Launcher is the only one I've tested that seems closest in terms of smoothness. If I've got time and can be arsed, I'll make a video.
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Do make video with live wallpaper and you´ll see what I saw, and sorry I was referring to MIUI not others. Stock is only nice without LWP, so your statement is only half true :angel:
Increased Android System battery requirement
nedooo said:
I tried almost all available launchers, but none was smooth with demanding Live Wallpaper, until I tried this Next Launcher...still beta...
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/11/what-is-the-next/
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I noted the Android System battery percentage rise from under 5% to nearly 14% with the use of this launcher for about an hour and playing around with it.
I am back to stock launcher now, and the Android system percentage has reduced to 11% in the past one hour or so.
Possibly ones it is out of beta, its battery requirement may also be optimized.
Not even close, Apex lags on home screen with light LWP, I don't dare to try heavy ones...your imho is so humble it hurts
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U R joking?! Right? Right?!? Stock launcher smooth, that´s a joke please say so, please.
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Stock is only nice without LWP, so your statement is only half true
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How can we take this seriously..? If ppl are telling you that.. for them.. the launcher is nice.. but if its not nice for u.. it can't be nice for them?
everything u say is "the word" ? noone should say what they feel? Noone should tell you that they are happy with a launcher, because u don't like it?
Stock launcher is great, im on Nova kauncher prime, apex launcher (bought), miui launcher, adw launcher ex and stock.. for me, with LWP.. its Nova and Apex thats the best choice.. this is "FOR ME",,
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How can we take this seriously..? If ppl are telling you that.. for them.. the launcher is nice.. but if its not nice for u.. it can't be nice for them?
everything u say is "the word" ? noone should say what they feel? Noone should tell you that they are happy with a launcher, because u don't like it?
Stock launcher is great, im on Nova kauncher prime, apex launcher (bought), miui launcher, adw launcher ex and stock.. for me, with LWP.. its Nova and Apex thats the best choice.. this is "FOR ME",,
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Maybe you like choppy user experience, but not me or anyone should.
My post were sarcastic since I tried all of those launchers, and man some were ridiculous
And that what some user feel for launcher?!?! Man R U ok, I mean really?!?!
I don´t care if some people are attached to "launcher" LOL , I care about smooth user experience (lag when swipe pages on home-app screen should be considered as a serious flaw regarding UX).
BTW I tried final version of Next launcher and it is a lost case...and I will change this thread to Lightning Launcher.
Sorry if I hurt you feelings for the launcher LOL
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Maybe you like choppy user experience, but not me or anyone should.
My post were sarcastic since I tried all of those launchers, and man some were ridiculous
And that what some user feel for launcher?!?! Man R U ok, I mean really?!?!
I don´t care if some people are attached to "launcher" LOL , I care about smooth user experience (lag when swipe pages on home-app screen should be considered as a serious flaw regarding UX).
BTW I tried final version of Next launcher and it is a lost case...and I will change this thread to Lightning Launcher.
Sorry if I hurt you feelings for the launcher LOL
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I won't take you seriouse. Next time i want you to be more mature, and actually make a good statement before beeing a total douche.
I'm more than ok, you are the one who are on something, not me. I wonder how much crap u got on you'r phone if it lags when swiping. Mine dosn't, and i use an LWP .. So guess you just don't know how to use the power of O4X..
Anyway: Devs plz wake up, and remove the thread or atleast lock it up. Clearly the OP isn't beeing seriouse.
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I won't take you seriouse. Next time i want you to be more mature, and actually make a good statement before beeing a total douche.
I'm more than ok, you are the one who are on something, not me. I wonder how much crap u got on you'r phone if it lags when swiping. Mine dosn't, and i use an LWP .. So guess you just don't know how to use the power of O4X..
Anyway: Devs plz wake up, and remove the thread or atleast lock it up. Clearly the OP isn't beeing seriouse.
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Errr...you mean MODS not DEVS LOL...BTW my claim is true, and you are not to be trusted, claiming stock launcher doesn´t lag with LWP while scrolling pages is what every owner of this great phone knows as a fact.
Power of O4X...well it´s placed in light heavy weight category at this time. On pair with Galaxy S2. Being delusional wont change reality so you are welcome not to visit this thread or opposite.
BTW I like LG 4X HD without being delusional :silly:
Thats 2 bad. Because mine dosn't lag. Wierd isn't it? I can't be trusted because im telling the truth? And there are few more telling the exact same as me.. wierd huh? srsly. get your stupid imature stuff out of here. There is no launcher that is "the best". The launcher that is best for us is the one we like ourself. Not something u are claming, wich is indeed false. Im on stock launcher, it works like charm! no lag, im on V10h. The launcher i will end up using might be Nova, it seems to be the best atm. Kids should stay home where they belong, go back to it, because every single sentence you have is childish.. infact, i'll stop. You are not worth my time.
Anyone using the phone: Nova, Stock or Apex is great. Been using it since release of the launchers. And they are still good, and does a great job on this phone 2.
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Thats 2 bad. Because mine dosn't lag. Wierd isn't it? I can't be trusted because im telling the truth? And there are few more telling the exact same as me.. wierd huh? srsly. get your stupid imature stuff out of here. There is no launcher that is "the best". The launcher that is best for us is the one we like ourself. Not something u are claming, wich is indeed false. Im on stock launcher, it works like charm! no lag, im on V10h. The launcher i will end up using might be Nova, it seems to be the best atm. Kids should stay home where they belong, go back to it, because every single sentence you have is childish.. infact, i'll stop. You are not worth my time.
Anyone using the phone: Nova, Stock or Apex is great. Been using it since release of the launchers. And they are still good, and does a great job on this phone 2.
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Since I deleted stock launcher I can´t make video of it, so I ask you to use:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...UuZ29ub3JvdnNreS5rdi5saXZld2FsbC5lYXJ0aGhkIl0.
And make video of it, and I´ll record my wifes SGS2 using it with stock launcher. Ok?
SGS2 stock launcher: http://youtu.be/4ddFrtoLWns
LG 4X Lightning Launcher: http://youtu.be/PunTJ--Wvl4
I just want to share xperia T launcher which i found in this thread
just install as normal apk, i already try and it work, much more better than xperia S GB launcher
dont forget to hit thanks to original post!!
i post here so we can discuss if we has any problem in our LGO4X
Hey, great launcher.
But what happens is that when i chose any icon pack, icons are not that sharp they look blurry even if apply a hd icon pack.
This also happens on other launchers like apex.
any idea how to fix this??
thanks
muzamal said:
Hey, great launcher.
But what happens is that when i chose any icon pack, icons are not that sharp or hd.
This also happens on other launchers like apex.
any idea how to fix this??
thanks
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it depend on resolution,,maybe the icon pack dont use high resolution picture and our device is big screen,,i think thats why the icon has low quality
That sux, i have o4x.
Almost all icon packs look bad except one.
here is a screen shot.
yeah the resolution myabe
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I installed the Xperia T launcher a few days ago, and I admit that I love it. So much more functionality and personalization in comparison to the default launcher and I prefer it's appearance much better. Although the default launcher wasn't that bad, this is superior by far! And I've replaced, as you can imagine, the default launcher! In addition, I downloaded and installed a Glass HD icon pack and it looked fine, so I suppose that the resolution plays an important part!
Ha, great.....
I have the Acro S from Sony and i use the LG UI 3 Launcher...
It is the best Launcher of all Stock Launchers.