Go Launcher is an amazing home replacement app for Android .
-Extremely smooth scrolling
-Convenient icon pop-menu
-Gesture supported
-Useful app drawer to uninstall apps and kill tasks
-Removable screen previews (Up to 30 screens)
Supported android versions: 2.0 and above
GO Launcher V1.22 update:
-New Christmas theme
-Supported long press search button response
-Fixed customized icons turn to default after reboot
-Fixed crash problem of memory overflow
More customization options will be released soon.
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Update log：
V1.21 【2010/12/17】
-Fixed direct update and crash problems of V1.20
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper interactive problem
V1.20 【2010/12/16】
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper
V1.13 【2010/12/12】
-Supports Japanese (Greek coming soon )
-Fixed apps of a lower case letter sorting error
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.12 【2010/12/12】
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.11 【2010.12.07】
-Support app ordering in alphabetical as well as Installation time .
Tips: Press MENU button in function chart to set ordering option.
V1.1 【2010.12.04】
-Improved scrolling performance.
-Fixed random icon missing issue for SD card installed app.
-Fixed crash issue on Droid phone.
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Its there a way to put all the apps in the app drawer in alphabetical order? Mine is for the most part, but some of my apps aren't in order.
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Decided to unfreeze Go Launcher today after LauncherPro got stuck in an FC loop on me. I gotta say, this launcher is coming along really well since I last played with it a few weeks ago. With scrolling and resizable widget support now implemented, it's at a point I'm going to try it as my main launcher.
So far I like the speed and polish.
My only issue thus far is that when switching to landscape mode with a 5x4 layout, the widgets tend to overlap each other a bit. LauncherPro has managed to correct this, but Go Launcher does redraw the layout switch much faster.
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One other thing I've noticed: if I long-press the menu button to bring up the search screen, Go Launcher crams all the widgets from the current screen (including the dock) into the half-screen space visible above the keyboard (using HTC_IME), and I can't get the search textbox to actually appear in order to perform a search.
This launcher is ok but lags sometimes on the app drawer I have now started using adw launcher ex my God it is so good.
An excellent one, except for the fact that it doesn't have its own widgets (Messages, Mail, Facebook, People, and Twitter), unlike LauncherPro.
I'm running them both now, hopefully the op does include these in the next update.
Edit: Some snapshot to illustrate what I'm talking about.
but can u change the Dock to custom docks besides the 2 options it gives
Sorry if this is already included but I have a suggestion.
Ive always though a great idea for a launcher would be some sort of interoperated system to separate games and apps from each other.
Maybe a left swipe would bring up your games selection and right would bring up your apps.
Now I know you can do this manually by adding the icons to the left and right panels of a launcher but some sort of system for adding them upon installation would be good also.
I like it, would be nice if the "icon pop-up menu" could be assigned to a swipe movement as well as long press does'nt work all that well on all phones.
And I for one likes that it does'nt have a bunch of bloat such as widgets.
Direct uninstalling from appdrawer like the TouchWiz launcher from Samsung does would be cool.
Of course it would acquire root..
cant wait to try this!
Tried it today, I think it's a launcher with loads of potential. If this can turn out to be the MIUI experience in a launcher app it will be awesome. Just some suggestions for going in that way:
- App icons in uniform shapes, this is wat MIUI does: Take the app icon, and put it in a nice rounded shape automatically. It creates the iPhone effect and it looks great. May be hard to realize in a launcher.
- Grid placement of widgets and apps: In MIUI, you get to see a grid on each homescreen so you have an idea of where the app/widget is placed, not just somewhere on that screen.
- apps always on homescreen: Again, very much iPhone-like. Apps will be placed on the homescreen after install and can't be removed. No app drawer is needed.
Of course, all these things should be able to get turned on/off in the preferences section. Again, this app has so much potential, try to get some inspiration from sense, iphone and MIUI!
Looking forward to hearing from you
Yeah I like that idea, and maybe after installation of a app you get to choose if it was a app or a game and then it assigns it to a specified section of launcher
Just installed it on my Unlocked Streak with Froyo. Working very good till now.
When you set the app drawer to vertical scrolling it's way smoother then horizontal imo, been using this for the past two weeks.
I just started playing around with this and the only thing that I can suggest is Widget Overlapping. It isn't extremely useful for many widgets, but is nice to have...especially for SiMi Clock Widget.
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Also some way to Export/Import settings. It would be helpful for those of us that like to try different setups without having to redo everything.
Hi,
I installed the launcher on my Galaxy S. I't a great app until now, it has almoust all the cool things from launcher pro and plenty of extra cool things.
My request and probably many other users too is a backup/restore feature. I hate to spend hours to customize my homescreens and app folders and after a ROM reinstall to have to do it again (I have an android blog and I have to reintall the phone many times to test roms and make reviews).
Thanks
SeerKan said:
Hi,
I installed the launcher on my Galaxy S. I't a great app until now, it has almoust all the cool things from launcher pro and plenty of extra cool things.
My request and probably many other users too is a backup/restore feature. I hate to spend hours to customize my homescreens and app folders and after a ROM reinstall to have to do it again (I have an android blog and I have to reintall the phone many times to test roms and make reviews).
Thanks
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Easy way to do it now is with Titanium Backup...but an in app option is ideal.
creator2456 said:
Easy way to do it now is with Titanium Backup...but an in app option is ideal.
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Yup. please think about this option. Really needed.
Works perfectly on KaosFroyo v38 w HTC Eris phone
The only issue I see besides backup of settings is the long time to load when adding a shortcut to the dock or the window screen... but that happens on Launcher Pro as well.... :| why not load the App Drawer instead or something? [yes, the faster method is currently going into App Drawer and dragging a few times to the screen.] or have an option to disable it as sometimes we do hard press accidentally [or when lag appears]
Looking Good!
Also like the Task Killer built in to App Drawer. Resizing Widgets works exceptionally well (feature supported free as well!).
Very similar to LP in many respects.
Only negative, I could not seem to use a Custom Dock!
(perhaps I overlooked something here in my brief usage).
Well done to the developer.
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Firstly, I would like to thank Wysie for his help in guiding me to compile. Thanks, bro!
Modified Launcher2 features:
Based on Launcher2 from Cyan's git
iPhone/Hero-like Scrolling
Fully fixed auto rotation
App Menu Button Long Press -> Quick Switcher
Up to 7 screens! NEW!
Long-press at desktop as an option
Drag & Drop bottom shortcuts NEW!
Commented Code (where I remembered I changed)
Screenshots by chronzz:
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Download from Repo: http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/
SourceCode: GitHub
Install Instructions:
INSTALL FROM MARKET! HelixLauncher 2
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OR
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.launcher2
adb pull /system/app/Launcher2.apk ./Launcher2.apkBAK
adb push Launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk
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Credits:
Wysie, irrenhaus & rogro82 (adv. launcher), enomther, wesgarner and other contributors if I accidentally left any out
Donators/Testers:
chronzz, dhendrix11, daveid, DA6, notxel21, Gr8gorilla, Worsty, Manup456 and many others!
Your comments are VERY MUCH appreciated. Enjoy!
ChangeLogs
NEW CHANGELOGS AT REPO
0.7BETA1 Donators' only FOR NOW:
Implemented option to set Default Screen* on update, you might need to set back your default screen
Fixed MORE people's stupidity: Implemented reasonable auto delete/move items on workspace on resize
*Probably* fixed FCs problem: Increased launcher heapsize hence more memory used
Fixed QuickShortcuts icon positions when landscape - No longer swap position
Options to hide desktop icon labels
Fast Apps Menu readded - Broke compatibility with Android < CyanogenMod drop
0.6 ON MARKET:
Support for stock N1s or Android 2.1 devices
Using a backward code which might slow down the apps menu
0.6BETA2 donator's only:
Removed unused preferences from BETA1
Implemented long hover of app on DeleteZone as a gesture for uninstall
0.6BETA1 donator's only:
Implemented option for EITHER dots OR QuickShortcuts
When using dots, QuickJump does work
Implemented use of custom icon for QuickShortcuts: icons are stored in /data/data/{APP_NAMESPACE_HERE}/icons/ eg. /data/data/com.helixproject.launcher2/icons/
Minor bugfix
0.5:
Added bottom bar Shortcuts
Added drag and drop capability for the shortcuts
Fixed wallpaper blank
Bug fixes - lots of them
0.4 - not released:
Added ability to change screen size
Added Restart option in prefs
Added auto-rotate option in prefs
Some behavioral changes (can't remember)
06-03-10:
v0.3
Added velocity scrolling - NOW IT'S MORE SENSE-UI FEEL
Enomther's Patch for Screen Freeze issue - Hope it works!
Wesgarner Patch for Auto-Orientation based on phone setting
New Preference Menu
downloading right now, then testing, will post results.
Many thanks for this i always wanted 7 Screens.
edit: working. 7 Screens!
So what did you mean with "'Prettier' Animations & more 'Friendly' feeling"? I cant see a difference.
For me, its just like the Stock-Launcher but with 7 Screens and that is everything i want
Again, many thanks for this!
edit2: not sure, but i think i just saw the prettier animation. the little slide while changing the screens?
Its a nice addition!
I find the changing of screens by dragging a little harsh hence I modified it. If you used iPhone/iTouch you know what I mean by harsh.
Glad you like it!
hi,
thanks but how can I changed widgets, shortcut...?
Very nice,
Have you found a way to eliminate the 3d app drawer?. Its way to slow.
sinjiyo said:
hi,
thanks but how can I changed widgets, shortcut...?
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menu -> add
do i have to root my nexus for this?
thanks, I never see that before
GREAT!!
@DocRambone
Slow? The menu runs fine for me. But well, if I say yes, what would you wanna change the menu into?
@shintu
Yes. Needs root.
arctu said:
@DocRambone
Slow? The menu runs fine for me. But well, if I say yes, what would you wanna change the menu into?
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More like standard popup. The animation make it slow to use. open an app take much longer than with old style launcher
nice!
What font are you using ?
The perfect Launcher to me would have:
1. Auto-rotate - entering text into the search box would be much easier in landscape.
2. 7 screens - you got it!
3. Things that are disabled to become an option for the user, ie. long press to add to desktop. I only say this because I like to long press (as opposed to menu-add) so that I dictate where the item is added. Otherwise, you have to add it and then drag it to the desired location.
I believe you are on the right path here. I for one like the new app-tray vs. the old one (coming from a G1), so I say keep that.
I don't remember the name of the font. But, its from a theme called elegance. See Android theme forum.
I too like the new app launcher. Though it isn't flexible like the old launcher. Yes, I have landscape on my new build. Everything works except the app menu. Well, it does work, just glitchy. Can live with it though. I now have a 360 launcher!
I wanted to mod Launcher2 during my coming holidays, but since you're already at it, may I suggest the following:
1. Make the number of screens customizable. I still prefer 5 personally.
2. Make long-pressing on the Drawer/"Menu" (the thing you press to start the launcher) activate the overview of all the screens as well.
3. Remove the dots indicators at the size, and replace them with icons to launch apps. The best will be to make it user configurable. That is, I can choose Browser for left icon and say, Twidroid for right icon. (I know there is a mod that does this already but it's fixed to the 2 apps that can be launched)
4. Fix the FCs . It still FCs quite consistently if you have a lot of large widgets (4x3 or 4x4).
Also, I believe app menu is glitchy due to lack of drawables (or maybe the 9-patches are done properly?). Should be able to fix it easily .
I know it's a long list, but you're asking for comments ! Keep up the good work!
Can you delete the wallpaer the girls
Thanks
1. I'm still wondering how to dynamically change the screens. I'm not used to storing preferences in Android either.
2. Yeah, I was thinking of the same thing too!
3. Hmm.. I was thinking the same for this too.. but.. putting the app icon itself will not match the launcher theme somewhat.. I mean.. it'll look ugly.. ideas?
4. This.. I haven't experienced yet. Hmm.
5. The app drawer glitch isn't because of the drawable. It's utilizing a surface.. perhaps a GL surface. That's why it isn't flexible. Kinda sucks.
As for the wallpapers, I'll delete and leave only one so that the filesize is lower.
Great job!
I really wanted 7 home screens. I love to keep some blank to enjoy a live wallpaper.
But like all great things there must be a critic. Is there anyway to add 360 auto rotation? I love this feature.
Thank you very much
I'm waiting for your new version
Looking at Apps Grid for landscape now. I think I can make it work. ^_^
Go Launcher is an amazing home replacement app for Android ,providing cool UI ,fast performance ,convenient experience .
- Smooth scrolling
- Icon popup menu (long press icon on the screen)
- Gesture supported (both screen and dock icon)
- Folders and taskiller in app drawer (hold icon to enter edit mode)
- Removable screen previews (use two finger to 'squeez' on the screen)
- Supported scrollable & resizable widgets (free)
Tips :
-Try to set the flip speed in display settings to get smoother .
- Use two finger to 'squeez' on the screen to the preview screen ,click on plus sign to add more screens .
- Drag icon overlay to create folder in app drawer .
If you try LauncherPro or ADW.launcher ,try Go Launcher .
Keywords: launcher home LauncherPro ADWlauncher uninstaller taskiller GO Launcher GO Dev Team GO SMS Home Switcher Federico Carnales
Supported android versions: 2.0 and above
GO Launcher V1.41 update:
-Added auto-rotation response of qwerty keyboard
-Supported Russian /Italian /Greek /Polish /Czech
-Fixed issue that customized background disappeared after reboot
-Fixed crash caused by moving icons in app drawer
-Fixed the uncorrect icon place of folders
-Fixed Springpad folders contents on screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKr69z1V_7U
Here is a youtube of GO Launcher .
More customization options will be released soon.
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Enjoy it~：
You can also search it in Google Market with the key words “go Launcher”. Thanks.
If you have Any feedback/wish/bugreport, please reply to this thread or send us email. [email protected]
If you like Go Launcher, please support us by giving your high rate in Google Market, recommending to your friends and forums.
We look forward to receiving your feedback,we will keep working and make the best launcher for you !
Update log：
V1.40【2011/1/8】
-Supported function to hide apps in app drawer (MENU-Hide App)
-German and Spanish supported (thanks to Stefan and Sebastian)
-Fixed issue that widgets disappear after reboot
-Fixed issue that icons in folders disappear after reboot
-Fixed irregular icons arrangement in MIUI ROM
-Improved response of shortcut and application lists
V1.31【2010/12/31】
-Added configuration backup (in Advanced settings)
-Supported customized dock background
-Supported fixed wallpaper (in Display seetings)
-Supported Korean (thanks to 이정인)
-Fixed home screen MENU settings button issues (Galaxy S /Epic/Droid)
-Fixed widgets display incompletion (Pure Widget/Jorte/Greek Eortologio)
-Fixed contact shortcut crash(Droid)
-Fixed locked screen issue
V1.30【2010/12/24】
-Supported dock icon to open shortcut
-New white list of closing all programes in app drawer
-New System Persistent & Prevent FC options in advanced settings
-Fix crash issue when out of memory & duplicated icons
-Improve speed of opening app drawer
-Supported traditional Chinese
V1.22 【2010/12/20】
-New Christmas theme
-Supported long press search button response
-Fixed customized icons turn to default after reboot
-Fixed crash problem of memory overflow
V1.21 【2010/12/17】
-Fixed direct update and crash problems of V1.20
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper interactive problem
V1.20 【2010/12/16】
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper
V1.13 【2010/12/12】
-Supports Japanese (Greek coming soon )
-Fixed apps of a lower case letter sorting error
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.12 【2010/12/12】
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.11 【2010.12.07】
-Support app ordering in alphabetical as well as Installation time .
Tips: Press MENU button in function chart to set ordering option.
V1.1 【2010.12.04】
-Improved scrolling performance.
-Fixed random icon missing issue for SD card installed app.
-Fixed crash issue on Droid phone.
If i were you i would open another 7 topics...lets make this section at xda the most messy one.....my god....
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Add support for custom docks like launcher pro please!!
It's not easy to follow you !
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880456
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879291
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880438
GO Launcher 1.20 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876950
GO Launcher 1.1.3 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857269
Yea dude stop making new threads and update your old one...
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Does it allow for a different wallpaper for each home screen?
Really nice little launcher, deep and I can see myself using it instead of launcher pro.
A few of things I would really like to see are:
* The app drawer folder system being implemented on the home screen
* having multiple swipe gestures on the icons (swipe up, swipe down)
* The ability to have no icons on a dock (instead of the "+")
* The ability to scroll vertically on the home screen (windows phone 7esq)
* Be able to set the drawer folder to be displayed from the bottom rather than the top.
Other than that keep up the good work.
Too bad these alternative launchers cant make use of the Sense UI Widgets. That would totally make it for me.
But GO Launcher really seems like a great piece of Software, and its developing just in the right direction.
The thing that keeps me at launcher pro at the moment are the sense styled plus widgets, since I use them regulary.
Any chance of getting similar widgets on GO Launcher someday?
Another great app from a great development team
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Looks promising but I'm missing the standard shortcuts in the dock. Only having the launch app option isn't enough for me, I need custom app shortcuts (specifically for "Smart Shortcuts").
BeatRoot said:
Really nice little launcher, deep and I can see myself using it instead of launcher pro.
A few of things I would really like to see are:
* The app drawer folder system being implemented on the home screen
* having multiple swipe gestures on the icons (swipe up, swipe down)
* The ability to have no icons on a dock (instead of the "+")
* The ability to scroll vertically on the home screen (windows phone 7esq)
* Be able to set the drawer folder to be displayed from the bottom rather than the top.
Other than that keep up the good work.
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Hi ,thanks for your feedback .We will look at this new function .
Also，you can press and hold a icon of the dock， and then choose “choose Application——blank”to have no icons on the positon.
Tomdroid said:
Looks promising but I'm missing the standard shortcuts in the dock. Only having the launch app option isn't enough for me, I need custom app shortcuts (specifically for "Smart Shortcuts").
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Hi ,thanks for your feedback . We are fixing this bug now .
steph-one said:
It's not easy to follow you !
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880456
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879291
GO Launcher 1.22 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880438
GO Launcher 1.20 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876950
GO Launcher 1.1.3 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857269
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Sorry，we make a mistake.But from now on we will update this thread when release a new version.You can follow this thread.Thank you！
Thank you ch213q
Thanks for the new v1.30
Good launcher runs really smooth on my gingerbread desire ^^.
How about a built in option to categorize your apps like you can do it with Folder Organizer app, so you could categorize the app drawer and the folders (a little apple like I know but really handy), which makes it much easier to find certain apps I suppose.
I really like this launcher.. it is very fast and responsive. the iOS style uninstaller is very nice not to mention the task killer.
So far, everything works very well, and I did not have any issues..
I like it better than Sense, and I highly recommend it...
Thanks a lot for this intuitive launcher, keep it up
Great launcher. Home screen rotation is broken for me in 1.3, the dock doesn't adjust properly.
Settings button says app not installed.
Epic 4G.
Thanks.
FYI: Go Launcher 1.30 would not function correctly after reboot on ATT Captivate. It was locked on one home screen with no widgets loading. Bottom icons still functioned.
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For some reason i have a huge battery drain issue using go launcher. Since i use it i lost about 10% an hour. I now freezes it with titanium backup and use quick launcher and use the phone like normal and its using 2-3% an hour like it always did. I really don't know why but it really is your launcher which causes this drain...
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GO Launcher EX INFO:
GO Launcher Ex, is the most popular Android home launcher replacement app in Google Play. It offers you many first-ever features to customize your own homescreen experience. Go launcher EX provides you speedy and smooth operation, fancy and plentiful themes, and utility functions with imagination.
Features:
- Extremely smooth transition animation
- Smooth flipping operation
- Thousands of personalized themes
- Amazing custom gestures feature offers you more convenience and fun
- Various GO widgets (weather, switcher, calendar…)
- Efficient and strong app management function, including sorting, hide app, search, cleaning memory and refresh.
New features:
- Squeezing effect of icons and widgets (Jelly Bean style)
- Sharing your homescreen layouts with your friends by choosing 1 or 3 screenshots.
- Drag and swinging icon upward to delete icon or widget.
- Vertical loop option for app drawer ( in app drawer settings)
- File browser supports build-in music player and picture browser.
- App drawer supports to hide files
Important:
1. GO Launcher is a totally free app without any charge.
2. If you cannot set ‘GO Launcher’ as the default home app, download ‘Home Manager’ to fix it.
3. ‘DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS’ permission?
It's required by the feature to create shortcuts of ‘person’ and ‘direct dial’. GO Launcher won't make unattended phone call and cost your money.
5. ‘READ CONTACT DATA’ permission?
It's required by the feature to create 'person' shortcut as well as to add contact folder.
SCREENS:
VIDEO:
CHANGELOG:
Version 3.30 Update
1.(New) GO Launcher has used the new app LOGO
2.(New) Slide down with two fingers to open GO TouchHelper
3.(New) Add Top privilege which is supported to download all paid Super Themes
4.(Fix) Folder icon display problems on tablet devices
5.(Fix) Click search shows search history problems
6.(Fix) Some issues about music manager in GO Meida manager
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Runs nice. Moving apps looks more smooth as well
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Many thanks for our hard work man....best launcher I've ever used
Best launcher out, I've tried testing others and always come back. Just curious is this version different than what's on the market? If so whats the changelog
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Thanks. Going to try it out right now!
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Best launcher out, I've tried testing others and always come back. Just curious is this version different than what's on the market? If so whats the changelog
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this is my favorite launcher too!
by installing this 'non market' version am I taking myself out of the loop of updates for the normal app?
I tested many launcher, this launcher is best
Thanks.
GO Launcher EX v2.73 beta2 is Out!
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This is tight! Thanks!
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Apps update information shows first time only .
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The greatest launcher, without any doubts ! thanks!
I'm using Go Launcher, but I'm sticking to 2.60 since that's the last one that returns to your home screen when you exit an app. I really don't like the way the newer versions return to the app drawer instead. Why this change wasn't made optional, I really don't understand
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I'm using Go Launcher, but I'm sticking to 2.60 since that's the last one that returns to your home screen when you exit an app. I really don't like the way the newer versions return to the app drawer instead. Why this change wasn't made optional, I really don't understand
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I think that's a tipical return, if you open an app from app drawer, when you press the back key to exit, it back from where the application was opened, instead of press back key, just press home key .
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I think that's a tipical return, if you open an app from app drawer, when you press the back key to exit, it turns back since the app has openned, instead of press back key, just press home key .
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The behaviour used to be different and I preferred it that way. I usually want to actually exit an app, rather than leave it running in the background. It means that next time I start the app, it starts at its 'start page' rather than where I last left it running.
I'm not trying to say everyone should do it my way (although I'm not the only one who has complained about the change) - I am surprised it wasn't made an option. This is perhaps the most customisable launcher out there. I can choose from a million different transitions, separately for vertical app drawer, horizontal app drawer and home screens; I can choose what kind of home screen indicators I have, and whether they should fade out; I can configure 2 different actions for each dock icon, and choose a different icon for each. So it's really surprising that this change was made without providing the option for the old behaviour.
why is the title 'FINAL'? according to the website, theres another version coming.
My favorite launcher.
However, the sphere and cilinder transition effect for the homescreen(not the appdrawer) is very laggy on my galaxy s2 while it is smooth on the older galaxy s. Howcome?
And sometimes the appdrawer icon on the dock doesn't response.
How are the apps sorted in folders? They seem almost completely random to me. I thought it was order that you add them but I add new apps to the folder and they wind up in the middle of the folder.
It would be nice if they could be sorted in alphabetical order.
i am using adw , who can tells what differences between them?
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The behaviour used to be different and I preferred it that way. I usually want to actually exit an app, rather than leave it running in the background. It means that next time I start the app, it starts at its 'start page' rather than where I last left it running.
I'm not trying to say everyone should do it my way (although I'm not the only one who has complained about the change) - I am surprised it wasn't made an option. This is perhaps the most customisable launcher out there. I can choose from a million different transitions, separately for vertical app drawer, horizontal app drawer and home screens; I can choose what kind of home screen indicators I have, and whether they should fade out; I can configure 2 different actions for each dock icon, and choose a different icon for each. So it's really surprising that this change was made without providing the option for the old behaviour.
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Cause pressing the back key one last time is such a hard challenge
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First things first, I obviously didn't create ADW Launcher or have any input in its creation and I am in no way affiliated with Ander Web, but after looking for a thread for it I was surprised to see there wasn't one. That's why I've created this thread.
Use this thread to discuss whatever you want about ADW launcher/EX and ask any questions you may have about it.
Visit the official ADW website - http://adwthings.com/launcher/
As per the information on the Play Store, if you need to send an email to the ADW support team, please use the following email address - [email protected]
ADW launcher is a highly customizable home replacement application.
¿What's a home replacement application?
Is an normal android application that will run when you press your android device's HOME key. It's what usually people know as the "android desktop".
¿What makes ADW different?
-It's compatible with android versions from 1.6 to 4.2.1!
-It's highly customizable, almost in every aspect you can think of.
-Thousands of skins and themes with support for most popular launcher themes!
-Mix and match your skins, icons, docks, folders, etc
-Configure your applications in unlimited groups and hide unwanted apps.
-Fast setup screen with fast access to add items or configure everything.
-Gestures for fast operation (swipe up/down, 2-fingers swipe up/down, pinch in/out, etc)
-Configurable Actionbar, similar to android 3.x+ tablet interface.
-Screens editor to add,remove, swap and resize your desktop screens.
-Configurable visual desktop indicators.
-Easy folder tweaking and management, content previews, arrangement, colors, etc.
-New AppWidget picker for devices running Android 4.1 and newer.
-Icons editor to create your own customized shortcuts or edit existing ones
-AppWidget resizing
-AppWidget backup/restore (only for android 4.1 and newer)
-Customizable applications dock with support for unlimited shortcuts with paginated scroll.
-Lots of settings to play with: texts, colours, animations, sizes... you should dig in!
Differences between ADW.Launcher and ADWLauncherEX:
ADWLauncherEX and ADW.Launcher share the same application core, but ADWLauncherEX includes a lot of extra features and improvements, like for example:
-10 different app drawer styles, including 3D waterfall, 3D Roll, 3D Ball, 3D Wall, 3D Cube...
-Lots of new desktop transitions: new animations while navigating through your desktop screens. Try them all, they're crazy!!!
-New icons size configuration to enjoy high quality icons from your preferred themes!
-Save custom configuration presets: Quickly configure and change the whole desktop configuration by 1 click!
-Backup and restore your configuration, easy and painless. You can even share your desktop configuration with your friends!
-More, more more to come!!
Play Store link to ADW Launcher
Play Store link to ADW Launcher EX
If anyone has the apk's for previous versions of the FREE version, or download links for previous versions of the FREE version please let me know by either posting in here or PMing me.
I can then put a list together with all the previous versions included
Changelogs
v1.3.3.8 - Nov 23rd 2012
New App Groups manager to add/remove/rename/reorder Application Groups
New option to change the overall style (Light/Dark).
More visual list of transition effects/Drawer styles.
New way to configure a custom list for random desktop transitions.
4 different icon backgrounds when folder previews are enabled.
2 New orientation settings (portrait sensor/landscape sensor).
New ADWSettings layout for 7″ devices (Android 3.x+)
New Security settings to password-protect desktop/apps.
The ADW Config dialog can be assigned to gestures.
New LauncherActions to scroll through the screens (next/previous).
Changed LauncherActions, shortcuts and apps selection screens.
New themable elements.
Fixed wallpaper glitch when rotating the decive on some android versions.
Fixed direct dial icons not working on some *Samsung* devices…
Fixed some themes issues on android 4.1+
Some more reported errors fixed.
v1.3.3.7 - Oct 23rd 2012
Revamped engine to merge ADW/ADWEx functionalities.
Settings to modify icon sizes
Settings to modify text colors, shadows, etc
New visual configuration helper
New ADWSetup screen for an easier way to add items and access tweaking functionality
Improved android compatibility from 1.6 to 4.1!
New visual AppWidget picker (android 4.1+ only)
New theme engine with improved support for most popular launcher themes
New ADWSettings layout
New animations when moving desktop items
Fling desktop items to send them to the trash
New optional ActionBar for most common actions
New desktop transitions
New desktop indicators
New way to hide apps from your app drawer
New app drawer tabs to manage unlimited application groups
New app drawer visual styles
New app drawer open/close animations
New gestures settings to perform common actions
New easy way to manage folders
New different folder visual styles
New folder previews styles
Manually reorder folder contents by drag-and-drop
Double tap desktop icons to bring up editing menu
Double tap desktop icons to bring up editing menu
Long press desktop Widgets to bring up editing menu
New easy way to adjust screen sizes/margins
New backup/restore system
Reserved.
Post 3 is reserved for themes and icon packs here on XDA, so if you've made any or know of any, let me know and I'll add them in
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Bumping up
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Hehehe.. kidcarter nice to see this thread. I used to use adw launcher but replaced it with launcherpro just posting to bump up this thread.
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ADW Launcher EX has been one of my favorite launchers. I have bought the Nove Launcher and used it but I went back to ADW Launcher because of the feature on having random animation effect on desktop.
ADW rocks. I don't see why people flock to Nova and Apex and totally disregard ADW most of the time.
Does ADW support per dock icon gestures yet? It has some neat features I like but my home screen configuration relies on that (currently using Holo Launcher Plus).
Ics and Jelly beans new widget chooser for Gingerbread?
I'm stuck on gingerbread 2.3.5 and I can not root, so Adw is as close to the Jellybean "look and feel" as I will probably get.
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Interesting..
Is this an open source project? Looks like its not related to the CM ADWLauncher from 2.x versions...
Oh well, will give it a try anyway
ThaiM said:
ADW rocks. I don't see why people flock to Nova and Apex and totally disregard ADW most of the time.
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I don't know either. IMO ADW is much better. I actually bought both Apex and Nova for 25p each on sale before bit haven't used them since then.
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Does ADW support per dock icon gestures yet? It has some neat features I like but my home screen configuration relies on that (currently using Holo Launcher Plus).
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I don't believe it does, at least, there's nothing relevant I can see in the settings.
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I don't know either. IMO ADW is much better. I actually bought both Apex and Nova for 25p each on sale before bit haven't used them since then.
I don't believe it does, at least, there's nothing relevant I can see in the settings.
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Lucky you, I bought Nova for $4 and asked the dev whether he can make random animation effects on the desktop and he said NO...really regret have bought it...
tot31 said:
Lucky you, I bought Nova for $4 and asked the dev whether he can make random animation effects on the desktop and he said NO...really regret have bought it...
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Did he say "no" or "no, maybe in the future", or "it's not a planned feature" (and variations)?
Because there's a huge difference and only the first answer is mean.
GermainZ said:
Did he say "no" or "no, maybe in the future", or "it's not a planned feature" (and variations)?
Because there's a huge difference and only the first answer is mean.
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I have asked this simple features on their thread and the answer is NO, they even release the Beta 10 and this simple feature has not been implement. Go Launcher has it as well as Next Launcher and also ADW EX. So ADW EX is the best launcher for me and really worth the money to spend on.
I been using the old layout adw ex the new ui to me is horrible.. I have a galaxy note 2 and going thru multiple screens to hit the selection... The old layout was and looks so much simpler and looks cleaner to me.. Yeh the new updates have some pretty nice features I like.. But overall the new ui terrible. Glad I saved a backup in titanium
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I been using the old layout adw ex the new ui to me is horrible.. I have a galaxy note 2 and going thru multiple screens to hit the selection... The old layout was and looks so much simpler and looks cleaner to me.. Yeh the new updates have some pretty nice features I like.. But overall the new ui terrible. Glad I saved a backup in titanium
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I agree that the new UI isn't quite up to the original standards, but the new features make it worth it for me to use ADW over other launchers.
Remove Catalog
Good day,
Is there anyway to delete an existing group? I am running the latest version of ADW Ex and I cannot delete a group. The wiki states that there is a "remove catalog" button, but I cannot find it.
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I found the answer. You must swipe the arrows near the group name.
J.F.Hudson said:
Good day,
Is there anyway to delete an existing group? I am running the latest version of ADW Ex and I cannot delete a group. The wiki states that there is a "remove catalog" button, but I cannot find it.
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Tinting icons seems to replace the whole icon with whatever color you chose, no matter the transparency of the color.
Has anybody found a way to fix it?
What's happening with ADW Launcher?
It's been 4 months since an update. The support mail box is full,
mail is being rejected - fatally.
Does anyone know what's happening with either the developer or
the software. Has the code been abandoned?
It is referred to as open-source. Anybody kow where the code is?
Is the code for ADW EX v2.3.3.8 (Feb 27, 2013) avaiable anywhere?
I am having trouble with widgets on Jellybean 4.1.1. It also crashes
at every boot up. I'm an old school s/w guy, but have never dealt with Android.
If no one else will and the code is available, I might have a go at it.
Since my initial post of this message, I found this:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/android/21412/disappearing-android-developer
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Launcher X is an elegant replacement of your stock home screen. it mainly focuses on being an All in One Launcher so that all the customisation & features of your favourite launcher(s) come under one roof without compromising smoothness and memory! This is a next gen launcher which eases your experience with the user interface through unlimited customisation,your only limit is your imagination.
•Unlimited Customisation. customise each & every part of your home screen,from app icon size to grid & sub-grid sizing.all this with stock android launcher essence intact as launcher X is developed upon AOSP launcher 3.
•Introducing Swipes! swipes are a great way for app or widget shortcuts. they are hybrid of shutters and icon gestures. with just a swipe up/down of desktop & dock apps, you can go to any app,shortcuts,launcher actions and widgets(shutters).widget swipe is indicated as a rectangle where as apps,shortcuts,launcher actions are indicated as a triangle.
•Color Extraction. with color extraction ability of launcher X (thanks to google’s color extraction api) persistent search bar, status bar, quick drawer, app drawer, sidebar, folder background will be coloured based on your wallpaper. it does not stop there! you can choose vibrant,muted,light muted,dark vibrant,dark muted variants of the color or you can just select any color you want for your layout from color picker.
•Scroll Effects. Tens of great scroll effects for desktop and app drawer pages.
•Swipe back to desktop just like Google Now Launcher. Swipe right from left most desktop page to any app you want and then you can swipe back to desktop as seamlessly as google now launcher .thanks to touch listener. pro here is, you can swipe to any app, not just google now.
•Group and Hide apps. Avoid messy app drawer by creating app drawer folders or by creating extra drawer tabs as you’d like to group your apps. Or hide them completely.
•Gestures. Pinch, Swipe, Two finger swipe, rotate, double tap.
•Unique Transition Animations (animation of opening/closing app drawer) get blown with crystal,bubble and glow wave transition animations every time you open your app drawer.
•Dock Style. customise your dock with different styles and get the look of a PC. you can also change the background colour of dock or you can just put a picture you like as dock background.
•Unread Counts. with highly customisable unread count badges, you can keep track of your unread notifications. launcher x supports unread counts for messages, missed calls, hangouts, whatsapp, gmail, email.
•Material Design. Fully Material designed,Launcher X is the best launcher in material design era!
•Unique Drawer Transition effects. All new animations for that extra edgy look for your device! In a brand new Launcher that has been designed with you, the user, in mind, we bring you the latest, great and most innovative animations that you'll ever experience in your device!transitions like Crystal, Glow wave, bubble, etc. are all present here, so you'll never get bored!
•Weather effects on desktop. Apply great weather effects on your home screen which mingles with wallpaper and app icons.
NOTE: weather effects will not change according to real-time weather.
•Custom Grid size in Desktop and App drawer. Desktop also supports sub-grid system.
•Customisable rows and columns in desktop and drawer
•Scrollable Dock (with infinite scroll)
•Widgets in dock.
•Icon themes.
•Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
•Import layout. Nova launcher and Action launcher 3 users can import their existing layout to launcher X instantly!
•Folder customisability including its transition animation while opening
•Backup/Restore your layouts at anytime in advanced settings
Note: Some features require the Prime in-app upgrade.
Hope you enjoy Launcher X. looking forward to your feedback!
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DOWNLOAD - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gunner.launcherxbeta
If you find any issue/bug with launcher ,please dont leave a bad review on playstore.it is progressing very fast,out of beta. so please email me the issue instead and i will fix it ASAP.
Those who have purchased Previous Launcher 10 Prime-please send your order id to this mail - [email protected] . if you have deleted purchase receipt, you can get order id and request refund by following these instructions - https://support.google.com/store/answer/6160235?hl=en )we will refund you with in 48-72 hours depending on number of requests. again, i request you please don't leave a bad rating.because you don't have to pay again. just please send me the order id and refund will be issued.no double chargers with my kind supporters =)
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Can't download ? cheers
Looks interesting!
On S2 4.1.2 Neatrom i cant to download it. Why?
GreekDragon said:
On S2 4.1.2 Neatrom i cant to download it. Why?
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what is the error you are getting?
junaid558 said:
what is the error you are getting?
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In play store on my phone i cant find it. In play store on pc says currently my devices arent supported.
GreekDragon said:
In play store on my phone i cant find it. In play store on pc says currently my devices arent supported.
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can you send me screenshots to my mail? (showing your phone's android version and "app not compatible' page
my mail- [email protected]
Play store link says application not for my device
running Nexus 4 with CM 12.1
Your launcher is taking too much RAM!! Fix this issue! Many time I am getting force stops. Launcher is bit laggy. Fix these issues.
Thanks
Good work, but If you make more than 50% of the features premium, which also mostly avaliable on Nova launcher, I am not going to buy it. Sorry..
parser said:
Good work, but If you make more than 50% of the features premium, which also mostly avaliable on Nova launcher, I am not going to buy it. Sorry..
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Then don't look at Action Launcher 3. Basically every good feature is premium...
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Added to Wishlist... hopefully prices comes down soon.
Wow, this launcher is amazing! :highfive:
I can even set drawer grids to 10x9 and still looks (almost) ok.
Can I make a request?
If it's possible, can you add another option to 'Dock'/'Icons'/'Dock Icons Number' to be able to select 8 Dock icons? :fingers-crossed:
Nice, looks very promising. I'm a Nova launcher old user and though i find this intuitive and kinda fresh. I would like to try all it's features but it's kinda expensive for this beta stage and features that are available in other launchers at lower prices. Well, i'm looking forward to try this if PRO will be provided at lower price or more unique features are added.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Alka
Looks interesting :highfive:
awesome and perfect launcher :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::laugh:
How does the bind weather effect work? Is there a setting to set your current location? My location service is on of course. Doesnt seem to work. Also, you cant add any contact widgets. The icons disappear after 1 minute and the launcher crashes. This is a huge negative as I need my direct contacts on a daily basis. I paid for prime so I hope it will get all sorted out soon. Thanks!
Any chance we could get a trail version of the pro?
Nice app, is there any option to show dock icons labels ?
This looks good. Any option to add a drop shadow on the icons like the Samsung Galaxy Launchers?