New HOME Launcher? - XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769138
this looks promising if a dev can tweak it to work with xperia

I really like the idea of categorizing the app drawer, its something that the Iphone has that i wish would migrate to android phones aswell

You can create categories in Adw launcher... Not exactly the same as this but same idea..
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Hey man, have you tryed ADW launcher, has pretty much all the functions cited in that post...
I like it very much, it doesn't have screen # limitations and looks very good with cool themes for free in the market...
hope I could help...

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launcher pro-esque scrollable dock possible in sense?

I love the stock sense ui, but I really miss the scrollable dock I had on my launcher pro ui setup. Anyone know of a mod that will replace the sense dock with something more launcher pro-esque without sacrificing access to the sense widgets?
Thanks
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I know this is like beating a dead horse and yes I do understand that for some reason people like Sense that much more....but what widget is it that you really want that is available in Sense but not Launcher Pro? I say this as someone who was a huge fan of Sense until I actually set up Launcher Pro with the dock and icons and widgets I wanted at which point I could never see myself going back to (at least the current version of) Sense.
Rather than starting the old debate, I mean this more as an offer to help you find a compromise.
I had launcher pro on my epic before I took it back, and really loved it, it was the lite (free) version, so have it didn't have all the widgets avail on the donation version.
I love the live weather clock, the book mark page, the enhanced music player, and the friend stream feed.
I actually just looked at the widgets you get with the donation version, and they seem to cover every thing but the sense clock. Are there free apps that will provide equivalent to the htc sense apps that I could use with launcher pro?
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kanethal said:
I had launcher pro on my epic before I took it back, and really loved it, it was the lite (free) version, so have it didn't have all the widgets avail on the donation version.
I love the live weather clock, the book mark page, the enhanced music player, and the friend stream feed.
I actually just looked at the widgets you get with the donation version, and they seem to cover every thing but the sense clock. Are there free apps that will provide equivalent to the htc sense apps that I could use with launcher pro?
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for a sense clock download fancy widget from the market. works exactly the same, looks exactly the same
There are quite a few weather and clock apps. Beautiful widgets stands out but there are others like Fancy Widget as well. The bookmarks I'm not sure about since I use my browser's bookmarks. There is a Friends widget with LP but I never used it since those kinds of widgets demolish battery and I prefer to just check that stuff from Facebook or whatever. There are quite a few music widgets as well and many are much nicer than the Sense one as well.
Honestly your best bet is to get the full LP. It's a very good app and worth the tiny price. Between their widgets and all of the ones (free and paid...mostly free) in the market, there shouldn't be anything getting in your way. I'd rather just pay for LP and have all of my options than try to hack Sense to be as flexible as LP. Sense is a decent bit of polish on the base Android OS if you like how it looks but it is hard to customize and it is missing some of the best parts of third party launchers. Check out the screenshot and LauncherPro threads in this subforum and you might just find some things that make Sense look boring.
If you really do need something from Sense, you will probably need to give up the scrolling dock but there are some nice themes to make it at least look better than the default scheme.
Thanks guys, the info is exactly what I needed
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Did a search for 'fancy', 'fancy widget(s)' and didn't see anything relevant, is it listed under a different name?
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*Spark Home Launcher

Its a new launcher, really cool with face book n twitter updates, not much customizable, waiting for some updates in future.
nice find definitely something to keep an eye on. I miss the widgets though so keeping this on my phone but will still use launcher pro
xperiax10.awesome said:
Its a new launcher, really cool with face book n twitter updates, not much customizable, waiting for some updates in future.
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it looks like spb 5 style
Nice Home Launcher
Facebook widget doesn't update.:-(
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[Q] pro launcher (facebook and messaging widget)

Where can I find the widgets that Pro launcher uses for it's messaging and facebook that is used on it's theme. I would like to use them on ADWLauncher EX. Or is there anything similar. Thanks in advance
cnrke1 said:
Where can I find the widgets that Pro launcher uses for it's messaging and facebook that is used on it's theme. I would like to use them on ADWLauncher EX. Or is there anything similar. Thanks in advance
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without knowing what these widgets are exactly, i would imagine that they are part of that particular launcher. Launcher Pro has its own version of the messaging widget, and the official facebook app has its own widget also. i dont think it is possible, or at least very easy to migrate launcher specific widgets to other launchers. hope that helps.
mrtim123 said:
without knowing what these widgets are exactly, i would imagine that they are part of that particular launcher. Launcher Pro has its own version of the messaging widget, and the official facebook app has its own widget also. i dont think it is possible, or at least very easy to migrate launcher specific widgets to other launchers. hope that helps.
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Thanks
They are Launcher Pro X widgets. I like the layout of them and wondered if there were any similar, apart from the official FB app or Handcent app (pop up) which I am currently using. I would use Pro launcher but I prefer the ADW launcher EX ui.
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Thanks
They are Launcher Pro X widgets. I like the layout of them and wondered if there were any similar, apart from the official FB app or Handcent app (pop up) which I am currently using. I would use Pro launcher but I prefer the ADW launcher EX ui.
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Try Pure Messenger Widget from the market (paid), but similar to the LPP widget
I was looking around for something like this too, I don't need to use lpp anymore because 2.2 stock launcher is pretty much the exact way I had it setup
let me know if ya see something
EDIT:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/colorize-widget/com.snowbee.colorize
I found this after googling, gonna give it a try will report back,
not what I was looking for
I need an all in one scrollable widgetlike a 3x2 box
robbyf66 said:
I was looking around for something like this too, I don't need to use lpp anymore because 2.2 stock launcher is pretty much the exact way I had it setup
let me know if ya see something
EDIT:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/colorize-widget/com.snowbee.colorize
I found this after googling, gonna give it a try will report back,
not what I was looking for
I need an all in one scrollable widgetlike a 3x2 box
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I've been using Colorize Widgets for a month now and I have to report that they look and work great!
You are right, an all in one widget would be cool, but as far as the widget size is concerned, most launchers nowadays let you resize,
so that would not be an issue.
Robbyf56 thanks for the link. This is exactly what I was looking for. Sorry it wasn't what you wanted.
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Robbyf56 thanks for the link. This is exactly what I was looking for. Sorry it wasn't what you wanted.
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Your welcome haha I'm still looking...

[Q] Best Home Launcher for Gingerbread???

i just want to find out what peoples opinions are on home launchers. i am currently using GO Launcher EX and i have enjoyed it and seen a lot of progress on their part. i used Launcher Pro for a bit but there was not much development and they had a "paid" version that didnt really give you more options.. witch i paid for btw. ADW is alright.. it seemed kind of dirty and choppy..
give your input please.
I like LaunchePro a lot, lacks developing, but still I'm find it very fluid, like no other... I would like to switch I'm getting bored of my theme and the lack of options it offers. I can use some advice too.
cheers.
I was a Launcher Pro Plus user for the longest time, until I tried Go Launcher EX. I haven't turned back since. Go Launcher is awesome! Tons of features, and it has some great animations. I love the gesture feature as well. Def worth checking out. It's 100% free.
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I would say ADW EX is the best out there. Simply amazing smoothness,fluid animations,theming support and excellent customisation options.
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I second ADW Ex, it's great. And since development (and any communication from the dev) has stopped, LauncherPro has been left in the dust while other launchers have been adding features.
I don't trust the Go team or any of their apps. No ads, free apps, and permission for everything... makes me wonder how they make money.
I've been using the stock MIUI launcher for a while now, but ADW Ex is definitely the way to go if you don't have that.
Launcher for SGS2
If u are using a Samsung galaxy S2, I am sure that you all would love 2 home replacement apps .. The first one is touchwiz launcher (available in market) and the other one is Nemus Launcher ..
Touchwiz launcher is so similar to your stock UI. BUT it has additional options of having upto 5 custom shortcuts on dock and can even hide app labels on dock. App browser has options of 3d and highlighting running apps. The rest of it is just as the stock launcher. Best part is that it runs high scores on quadrant standard on gingerbread original.. my highest was 3800..
Nemus launcher is little known launcher but is one of the smoothest and best on galaxy s2. The app drawer is the best with hide app option and an amazingly cool fade to black of unused apps while scrolling in app drawer. This launcher can have upto 5 customizable docks.It is low on resources. Excellent scores in quadrant standard as well...
Launcher 7 overall takes less ram and I think its rather fast and smooth than any other launcher I have tested even wen I underclock its still prety smooth
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I would suggest Go launcher ex(has tons of features)
Go Launcher ex and ADW launcher ex are my favourites. Back when it was still being worked on by Mr.Carnales, launcher pro was beastly... but those days are gone :/
SS launcher is different.
I loved the fluid movement of TSF shell, took some time to get used to though.
go launcher and adw launcher are the best..
I like ADWLauncher Ex , because it has a nice interface .
Advantages:
Highly Customizable Home replacement application
5 different app drawer styles/behaviors
3D Nexus One like application drawer
2 different plain vertical drawer styles, the “old one” and a new fast and smooth one
2 different Iphone-like horizontal application drawers, a traditional paginated one and a new one with continuous fling
Different desktop transitions: new animations while navigating through your desktop screens. Try them all, they’re crazy!!!
New Icons configurations/look and feel: Tweak your desktop icons, change its sizes, add coloured backgrounds, change font size, color, etc!
New fast presets mode: Quickly change the whole desktop configuration by 1 click!
Editable desktop icons for applications, shortcuts and folders!
Lots of code improvements
Lots and more . That's why i love ADWLauncher Ex and i've been using it for like 1 year already . The launcher is kinda awesome though . I donated to the developer to support them .
qs504792 said:
i just want to find out what peoples opinions are on home launchers. i am currently using GO Launcher EX and i have enjoyed it and seen a lot of progress on their part. i used Launcher Pro for a bit but there was not much development and they had a "paid" version that didnt really give you more options.. witch i paid for btw. ADW is alright.. it seemed kind of dirty and choppy..
give your input please.
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i have tested and tried a decent amount of launchers but i have never gotten more comfortable or enjoyed the usage of any other launcher as Go Launcher EX... been using it since i had GT-i9000 and currently using it on my GT-i9100G
Adw launcher for sure or tsf shell if u look for features..
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Adw launcher for sure or tsf shell if u look for features..
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TSF-Shell is nice and fast, especially with mobile that have limited resources such as SGS I (512 RAM), but if you're looking for real features you are definitely not pointing to TSF-Shell... Yet it ain't fair to compare Go Launcher EX and TSF-Shell as each launcher has his own specs + each user will use the launcher that best fits his needs, some needs a fast launcher and that would come over the features it will have, and others are looking for features despite some lag of performance...
plainjane said:
I second ADW Ex, it's great. And since development (and any communication from the dev) has stopped, LauncherPro has been left in the dust while other launchers have been adding features.
I don't trust the Go team or any of their apps. No ads, free apps, and permission for everything... makes me wonder how they make money.
I've been using the stock MIUI launcher for a while now, but ADW Ex is definitely the way to go if you don't have that.
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+1 here...it also makes me wonder why the Go team never ask for donate versions of their apps...been using Go launcher for quite some time, but i switched to ADW Ex now..reason?CLEAN AND FAST!but not as fast as Launcher Pro,:customizable though..
i have used quiet a few launchers n my best ones are: ADW, GO LAUNCHER, MIUI LAUNCHER AND LAUNCHER 7...
GO
i choice GO laucher
I would say Go launcher EX is the best for all the features.

Best Launcher

After witnessing the beauty of the stock Jelly Bean launcher on a relative's Nexus 7, I am desperate to get this on my Samsung Galaxy Note (as I personally do not see £200 GBP as a worthy investment for a mere 1.7" extra screen real-estate). Consequently, I am looking for a near-stock Jelly Bean launcher with capabilities to resize widgets to accommodate the extra space on this device's screen. I'd also prefer for the S-Memo widgets, such as the quick access bar, to actually work (Apex cuts off the edge of this widget). Nova is pretty good, but it doesn't seem all that smooth at time. So, anyone know of a launcher which fits this criteria but is also relatively smooth?
EDIT: Apex and Nova are okay, but I do not want to have to pay for unread notifications!
Any ideas?
Brad387 said:
Any ideas?
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Go launcher?
Jonous said:
Go launcher?
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laggy
Try Adw ex launcher. Runs really smooth as long as you use the default theme
Edit: sorry forgot you wanted a free launcher . But it's well worth buying
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Try Nemus Launcher. I am atm on tsf-shell with all features you mentioned, but its not free.
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You can't go wrong with Holo Launcher, quick and highly customisable plus the Holo Lock Screen is the new Jellybean one.
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Try atom launcher really very very nice and fresh.......
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Nova Launcher, all Widgets are resizable, great dev. Holo is a good one as well but I still prefer Nova.. good luck.
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1. Nova Launcher.
2. Apex Launcher or Atom Launcher
All mentioned launchers don´t support S-Memo widget, that OP wants to use.
Besides TW i don´t know any launcher that supports it.
sorry Brad, you cant have everything atm. if u want to use S-widgets, then its TW for you, if u want to resize, then its something else like Atom etc etc
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ssLauncher
Information: http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2012/05/21/android-app-review-sslauncher/
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zcy5sYXVuY2hlciJd
Frustrated
Installed Holo Launcher as I really like this setup - but, I cannot add weather / clock widgets..
No more room on home screen?
What Grid settings are people using for this??
Weather works now but no clock!
+1 for nova launcher
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I use Nova launcher now, as it allows me to adjust the widget sizes so that I can make all my widgets fit the extra width of the Note (I am OCD like that).
Brad387 said:
I use Nova launcher, as it allows me to adjust the widget sizes so that I can make all my widgets fit the extra width of the Note (I am OCD like that).
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Same does Apex.
Apex gets my vote as the smoothest. Nova is good just not as good. Others are interesting like SS launcher and TSF but I am too lazy to learn those.
launcherPro..
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mZWRlLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
Paid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...29tLmZlZGUubGF1bmNoZXJwcm9wbHVzdW5sb2NrZXIiXQ..
apex launcher - high compatibility with several dpi
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