It's been a while and I'd like to see the updated numbers on preferred Launcher...
I myself am a LauncherPro man as I find it's options easier to use (though it's less customizable than ADW) and the swipe for more (though not unlimited) is more intuitive than the drag down for more of ADW IMO...both are great though and have used both, but Pro seems more polished IMO...
SO that's my take...but anyways...hope to read some indepth non flame baity replies...both are great great launchers and a sign of a great future for Android...
I love it.
I am going to have to go with Launcher Pro Plus at the moment. It is faster and has EVERYTHING I need at the moment. ADW is still an amazing home replacement though. Both are two of the greatest apps available for Android!!!
lp used to be faster for me... but when you load it up with 7 screens n widgets it started fcing like crazy for me... but i dont get fcs with adw and its buttery smooth... so i guess whatever works is the best. done.
launcher pro is way faster than aDW now.. way faster.
people say that but if u adjust the screen fling speed not really... the way i have my adw set up, vs adw stock (system version also), vs launcher pro stock. the stocks felt same smoothness with same 5 screen setup with only that stock screen of icons. the way i have it is just as smooth as both but faster because i upped my screen fling speed or scrolling speed to like 150 from the regular 600 on adw... so really its just a matter of preferences (and settings) for that matter. this is like whats better intel or amd... all depends on the setup people and knowledge of user. c u guys in kwaak3 server... l8z
and its not instaflinging. its bout the same scrolling speed as the iphone when i had that... it's silky man ... silky like hawaiian silky
I understand the value of open source, however, I much prefer Launcher Pro to ADW.
LaunchPro!!!!
ADW ftw! =)
ADW is much better for me also, LP never looked or felt right haha. While LP is good on my vogue i much prefer adw on my nexus one.
Get Pro Plus. Widgets are nice and dev features and updates are amazing
Pro Plus is really good!
launcherpro developer is a beast. Every update he pushes, brings a useful feature
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people say that but if u adjust the screen fling speed not really... the way i have my adw set up, vs adw stock (system version also), vs launcher pro stock. the stocks felt same smoothness with same 5 screen setup with only that stock screen of icons. the way i have it is just as smooth as both but faster because i upped my screen fling speed or scrolling speed to like 150 from the regular 600 on adw... so really its just a matter of preferences (and settings) for that matter. this is like whats better intel or amd... all depends on the setup people and knowledge of user. c u guys in kwaak3 server... l8z
and its not instaflinging. its bout the same scrolling speed as the iphone when i had that... it's silky man ... silky like hawaiian silky
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I have. Back in Launcher Pro 0.4 days, it wasn't as fast as it is now. ADW was about neck and neck. I adjusted fling speed and stuff. I was running around 180 or so speed. I think.
I just went back to ADW. It's not bad at all. But here's the thing. I have a Milestone. If I forget to overclock and leave it at 550mhz, LP is still incredibly smooth. I have it completely covered in widgets. You will see ADW struggle at 550mhz. At 1ghz overclock, ADW looks ok. I'd say LP is still faster then.
I think Launcher Pro really started kicking but with 0.6.5 or so. Fede added a hack for Milestone/Droid users so that it was a lot faster. Maybe not much changed for N1 users, but jeez LP really flew after that.
And now with "sense" widgets, I'm surprised how fast LP is still. Fede really went into beast mode after Launcher Pro Plus. I don't know how he's doing it but dang... I'm beyond impressed now.
I stuck with ADW for a long time. The minute it came out on marketplace at 0.7 til 1.0. At that point I was just tired of it being "not fast enough" despite all the customizations. not only that, ADW lacks proper persistent mode. The developer himself admitted it, and its something that needs to be looked into. Either you deal with constant redraws (a problem that used to be there for LP) or you put it in memory and risk having memory overflow so your widget stop updating. LauncherPro on the other hand hasn't skipped a beat.
I mean both are incredible launchers. I accidentally used ADW for 10 min today. They're both darn close and fast, but I picked up on slight choppiness and that was what made me realize that I was using the wrong launcher today
Launcher Pro Plus gets my vote adw is nice nothing against it but i prefer LPP
Stock launcher forever
LauncherPro Plus > *
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Stock launcher forever
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enjoy your choppiness. LOL.
launcher pro becuase of the widgets in the plus version. if it had a see through app drawer it would be awesome. adw has it but its not as smooth as luancher pro
wheres HTC Sense
I like both but I'm liking Launcher Pro. I just think ADW is going in the wrong direction with the whole 'theming" thing. You can never truly get all icons themed and it just looks like a hodge podge of icons and I like to keep the system clean and fast.
Launcher Pro on the other hand is making improvements to the system, widgets and functionality that makes android more usable.
I've never had any problems on either one running on N1 2.2.
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So, what do my fellow MT4G'ers think of mySense? Love, hate, indifference?
Coming from TouchWiz, I must say I deplore mySense. I seriously don't understand why people rag on TouchWiz and claim Sense is amazing -- my experience says otherwise: I absolutely loved TouchWiz. Then again, most of this is subjective to personal preferences; so cast your vote and let us know how you feel!
Can you add an option for "I haven't seen it since day one"?
Sense was great on WinMo because the alternative was horrid. I'm not a fan on Android, but I have to say the day I got it I played with it and it's not as bad as full blown Sense IMO.
I had a Samsung captivate on att. It had touchwiz 3.0. I found it to be very usable... particularly because of how well it mimiced iOS which I just switched from. I liked the slide contact to call feature. And although the samoled was rich, I find this screen to be sharper... almost on par with iPhone 4.... but definitely washed out. I am surprisingly liking he UI on this phone. I haven't even bothered to perm root it yet. I like the fact that it all just works.
On the captivate I ran launcher pro. On this phone I have no real desire to change launchers.... and the sense clock and weather widget is frikkin sweet.
I don't find the UI to be intrusive and some of the added features are the best I have seen on a phone... in particular the copy context menu where you can look up anything your browsing is better than iOS. Hands down.
My smartphone acquisition disorder has been quelled.... for the moment.
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I saw on your "what rich colors" thread you mentioned your love for touchwiz.
I think if manufacturers were to make their UI an app instead of implementing it on their devices it would speed the updates. And they could sell them on the market for $2 make some money and please a lot more people than they are now. Just my opinion.
I'm impartial, would prefer Vanilla android though.
mySense is growing on me, I'm starting to love it.
I like it so far..
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Adw launcher + mysense framework = bliss
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Only thing I can say I TRULY hate about it is the blocks around the icons on the desktop and in the application drawer...
Other than that I have no problems with it!
I've used vanilla 2.2 (N1) and TW (Vibrant) and I can say that MySense isn't bad at all... do away with those blocks and it's golden - definitely better than TW.
Been using it for about 20 mins now and HATE it. Theres a reason my buddies on the Hero and Aria (that i flashed with cm6) dont miss that crap, because its just that, crap.
I'll pray every night for a vanilla rom until its available.
I have been a vanilla android user since my G1 (then N1). The mysense is starting to grow on me. There are some good functions that aren't on vanilla android.
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Adw launcher + mysense framework = bliss
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i just downloaded ADW from the market and im deff loving my phone more with this launcher, altho i must say, its a bandaid fix at best.
Im a Keep It Simple STUPID!!!! type of guy and dont like the thought of one launcher overlayed over the sense launcher thats running in the background.
only used sense for the first day then downloaded and upgraded to launcherpro plus!! amazing!!!!
I'm gettin use to it. used launcher pro plus for a min, but came back.
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So, what do my fellow MT4G'ers think of mySense? Love, hate, indifference?
Coming from TouchWiz, I must say I deplore mySense. I seriously don't understand why people rag on TouchWiz and claim Sense is amazing -- my experience says otherwise: I absolutely loved TouchWiz. Then again, most of this is subjective to personal preferences; so cast your vote and let us know how you feel!
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this is tmobile version of sense....not a true rep of the HTC sense~
it's ok to me...coming from a vanilla G1 and vanilla G2
Up in the air
I'm not sure what to think about the UI. There's elements of Sense that I like and there are those that I could do without.
I wish I could have the ADW Launcher with the Sense widgets since I hate the boxes around every icon and the mySense Launcher is kinda weak.
The theming idea is cool for those that don't want to run custom ROMs... maybe CM will port some of the goodies over.
What I would REALLY want is the ability to use HTCSense.com... Here's to the Sense port team!!!
It's ok with me for now. The MT4G has more than enough memory to support it, so the whole "slow" factor is irrelevant really. If it had a proper bluetooth stack so I could use my wiimote I would be much happier.
I like it better than vanilla Android but not a big fan of the launcher or app drawer
I'd like the original Sense UI personally
- White MyTouch 4G -
Permaroot + S=Off
I thought it ran pretty good! Installled launcher pro after a day. I just like the look alot better now.
Its not true sense but espresso or mysense or whatever they are calling it. I really don't like it tbh. I hate the fact that I have to choose a theme, which I think all look like crap. I love Launcher Pro and that gets rid of most of the sense ui. Just waiting for CM6.1.
Hi guys,
Since my Moto Milestone 2 (Droid 2) has become my primary gaming device, even at home, I was wondering if using a light launcher could make a difference in the most demanding games' performance (like Dungeon Hunter 2 HD which I get some bad frame rates sometimes despite having bought the correct version).
I use Go Launcher EX normally, but I'd be willing to switch to another just for my games. Maybe Zeamlauncher? Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks!
Zeam is the lightest out there...excellent launcher!
I've been liking ADW alot lately seems light and lots of options and themes.
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I've been liking ADW alot lately seems light and lots of options and themes.
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I used ADW because I loved the big iPhone like icons it let me customize. But it force closed on me a lot and I found it heavy compared to LauncherPro and especially Go Launcher. Trying Zeam now, seems really sweet but it'll be a while until I put all my apps in the respective places
Oh btw I'm finding Launcher 7 quite light too. Not my cup of tea since I like having several home screens but maybe it's a good alternative for a games-only launcher when I run those things that slow down my phone (I'm addicted to Gameloft spent 50 bucks there lol)
Launcher Pro
I'd say zeam. Minimalistic, light on resources, and should suit your needs.
Definitely Zeam. I've used them all and I honestly keep coming back and sticking with Zeam. Very fluid, simple, fast, and it just feels light. Of course you have LauncherPro if you want those widget add-ons; I personally don't use them so the launcher really isnt' that special to me.
I use Go Launcher and I think it's light enough.
I haven't try Zeam though.
+1 for Zeam. Launcher Pro and ADW is good for customization, but Zeam is lightest so far.
Gonna try out GO Launcher today-ish.
ADW Luncher ex
mkioshi said:
Hi guys,
Since my Moto Milestone 2 (Droid 2) has become my primary gaming device, even at home, I was wondering if using a light launcher could make a difference in the most demanding games' performance (like Dungeon Hunter 2 HD which I get some bad frame rates sometimes despite having bought the correct version).
I use Go Launcher EX normally, but I'd be willing to switch to another just for my games. Maybe Zeamlauncher? Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks!
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Try Gingerbread launcher. Barebones basic but should be low resource.
is Go launcher really that much of a resource hog? i havent noticed.
Launcher Pro FTW,
Zeam tried, but too featureless and not worth it
IF YOU HAVE A HIGH END SMARTPHONE.
Launcher Pro provides the perfect mix of features plus stability.
Whereas, ADW EX is heavy on memory and has too many useless features for me.
Of course, this is all opinion ONLY
I think FreedHome + is the lightest and fastest but not the most customizable.
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is Go launcher really that much of a resource hog? i havent noticed.
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Nah, it's a light launcher. I'm just asking about Zeam and others because I want the lightest one possible, just to switch to when I get in the mood for heavy 3d gaming. For example I have absolutely no slowdown with Spider Man Total Mayhem, but since my favourite game, Dungeon Hunter 2, slows down a bit sometimes on my Droid 2, I'm asking to see if there's a lighter launcher. Even Eternal Legacy is smooth running GO. I'll report back when I have the time to test the barebone launchers people have suggested, I'll have time to test now that the house-moving craziness is done
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Try Gingerbread launcher. Barebones basic but should be low resource.
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Which one? I'm getting the one from Eugene373, but there's another one by Modaco with the same name. Thanks!
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how do you change launcher
jirotrom said:
how do you change launcher
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Install new one, press 'Home' and choose which Launcher you wish to use from the prompt that appears.
launcher pro is the most suitable for me
currently running a sense 3.0 rom, and find the icon/widget sizes to be perfect. I do miss some of the stuff from launcher pro so id like to use it again, but the icon/widget sizes seem huge compared to that of sense. its it possible to change the resolution/density to make the sizes comparable? maybe im the only one to have an issue with this, but it really feels stretched out on my inspire. launcher pro looked perfect when i had a nexus one, but on the inspire everything is huge, which i dont really like
Try using an app like lcd density changer from the market. Or you can edit the dpi value manually in the build.prop file...
Also, gonna move this to Q&A..
The developers are working on it
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currently running a sense 3.0 rom, and find the icon/widget sizes to be perfect. I do miss some of the stuff from launcher pro so id like to use it again, but the icon/widget sizes seem huge compared to that of sense. its it possible to change the resolution/density to make the sizes comparable? maybe im the only one to have an issue with this, but it really feels stretched out on my inspire. launcher pro looked perfect when i had a nexus one, but on the inspire everything is huge, which i dont really like
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I'm thinking about going to opposite direction, from a sense3 rom (VU1.27) to possibly gingerbeast. Since sense is built-in, does it operate more smoothly than the launcher? With everything I have running, VU already needs a restart or two to get through the day hiccup free - on an Inspire.
Any other words of wisdom?
has anyone tried the Shell SPB 3d launcher on the market..it was a little expensive at 14.95..but it is definitely worth it..i just tried it and its extremely smooth with 3d on the ICBBIN KH1..is this something devs are looking into incorporating more features into the samsung touchwiz or a different launcher? i really like the htc sense interface with its lockscreen..and that would be awesome to have something like that on the galaxy s 4g.
shell is a really cool launcher. a bit much for me, but i do agree that it should be more popular. im a zeam launcher guy. haha.
sense...this issue has been discussed a billion times, but it wont be coming to the sgs4g anytime soon. there are variants, though. look into agile lock for the lock screen.
I don't think I could justify spending 15 on a launcher. As good as it may be, I'm really happy with Zeam Launcher right now. Definitely over LauncherPro.
On the Sense based ROMs it was determined by a large number of people that Go Launcher Ex was the fastest/smoothest launcher for the Sensation. Many of us had lag issues with LauncherPro Plus and ADW.Launcher. I know this was not the case for everyone but for a large number of us, it was.
Now that I've got CM7 installed, I've noticed that the tables have turned. Go Launcher EX seems to have more lag while LauncherPro Plus and ADW.Launcher now seem to be more responsive.
I wanted to get a poll going to see what you guys think is the fastest/smoothest launcher on an AOSP (non-sense based) rom such as CM7 or XBoarderMod AOSP. This pull is not trying to determine the launcher with the most options or bling. I would like the voting to be strictly kept to speed and responsiveness of the launcher.
Please do not vote if you have only used one of these launchers. Use this as an opportunity to try a couple different launchers out before casting your vote.
I'm running LPP, and it's marginally better than when I was running LeeDROiD 3.1.0. When I tried ADW, there was a kind of stutter that I didn't like. Maybe I didn't let it bed in, but I'm familiar with LPP and it only got better with CM7. Go Launcher looks good too, but the widget style isn't the style I'm looking for.
I like ADW EX, it's what I'm accustomed to using. All of them have special customizable parts to it. Everyone has their favorite and can argue which one is better. Give a few a try. There really isn't one that's better than the other.