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I love Sense UI, but for the last 5 days I have been running froyo and wanted to find an alternate Home Launcher. After downloading several free ones I have come by 2 that i like..
The first one is Zeam--There are settings to allow you make the home screen go full screen which removes the status bar and you can have 9 screens.
The second one is Tag Home Launcher--It has a nice launcher and lets you set the transparency on certain things.
I also want to know what launcher you prefer and why. Please don't say Sense.
ADW launcher or try LauncherPro
Launcher Pro. 3-7 screens, scrollable dockbar, pretty smooth, nice app drawer. The only downside is Sense widgets don't work in it, if you use those a lot.
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ADW launcher or try LauncherPro
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Had ADW Launcher, but found the ones I mentioned before and liked it better. I am going to post some screen shots of them. They are nice. I'm running froyo which is an AOSP ROM. No Sense.
I've tried ADW and LP in the past, but for some reason I keep going back to Helix. It's pretty responsive and is nice and clean.
Home++ in the market seems to be pretty good. Seems to be faster than Zeam.. up to 7 screens and has a nice powerbar at the bottom.
IMO its between launcherpro and adw. Check any poll on this site and you'll see everyone else agrees. i personally use and lover launcherpro (3d gallery, fast, 3-7 screens, scrollable widgets, pinch to zoom home screens, 5 row home screens, dock shortcuts, and the list goes on and on lol even though this one is long enough)
Tried 'em all. LauncherPro wins for 1 reason only (for me, anyway) - 5 rows of icons on the home screens!
Just put launcher pro on. I like it. It might be the one to keep.
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Tried 'em all. LauncherPro wins for 1 reason only (for me, anyway) - 5 rows of icons on the home screens!
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ADW has this as well. I like LPb though the best. He keeps coming up with new sweet features. Love the scrolling dock bar. 3d app drawer could use some help. Just seemed clunky for me...but it was alright.
ADW FTW. The gestures alone make it better. Plus, its open source so you can do whatever you want to it.
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ADW has this as well. I like LPb though the best. He keeps coming up with new sweet features. Love the scrolling dock bar. 3d app drawer could use some help. Just seemed clunky for me...but it was alright.
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Same here I prefer launcherpro to ADW. I like how customizable the dock is in launcherpro, you can have the dots just like ADW or you can have all icons. I know you maybe able to do the same with ADW since its open source but customizing on launcherpro is so simple.
Try Launcher Pro. Trust me it is good!
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Try Launcher Pro. Trust me it is good!
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You fail for resurrecting a year old thread, and all you added was crap people said a year ago....
Zeam FTW or Launcher7 for something different
all of us have different needs,
why don't u install all the launchers you are considering and test all of them and finally choose your launcher.
i use adw launcher ex runs smooth with alot of eye candy and settings to play with just my 2 cents
Which program do you prefer? And what is a feature that you like about the 1 you chose? I have personally used Launcher Pro which came with Fresh ROM on my Evo but while I was browsing the market I noticed ADW Launcher and seen numerous themes.
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ADW for me
I keep coming back to ADW. The single feature I love over Launcher Pro is the swipe action. Nudge up and Notification Bar hides or shows. Nudge down and the notification bar opens. In Launcher Pro you have to set up swipe areas in the dock, too specific for me.
Just my personal preference...
Put me in the launcher Pro group.
I like to run a clean screen and its scrolling dock combined with folder organizer allows me to access everything I want quickly without the screen clutter...
YMMV
Smac61 said:
Put me in the launcher Pro group.
I like to run a clean screen and its scrolling dock combined with folder organizer allows me to access everything I want quickly without the screen clutter...
YMMV
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Ditto
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I prefer ADW because of the horizontal page by page apps scrolling. If LP did this I would probably use it.
ADW - Swipe actions ftw
One more vote for LPP. Paid version is well worth it.
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Like the swype action of ADW. But I love the lp icons. Both are good
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ADW lacks scrollable launcher bar.
Launcher pro +
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launcher pro for me. somehow ADW app drawer seems to lag..
I started with ADW but moved to LP.
The smooth animations alone makes it a better choice for me.
I used too use ads but launcher pro is way better
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Launcher Pro Plus. Between the Plus widgets and the Beautiful Widgets clock, I don't really miss anything from the Sense launcher.
I haven't really tried ADW, though.
I'm an ADW guy, the swipe actions are very handy. Also, the custom icon ability makes my home screen much cleaner.
Yeah, those are Launcher Pro icons, so I guess it's a bastardized ADW, oh well.
LauncherPro for me...I too love the scrollable dock. I don't like clutter
Noob question Im learning to use ADW coming off Launcher pro, how do you change the dock icons around or add new ones.
I started with LP then went to ADW when it was included in my ROM. Tried LP again because I love the scrollable dock but LP just seems to lag a bit on my phone. I don't know why
So anyways, ADW for me...........for now.
ADW for me. I like launcher pro but I've just grown accustomed to AdW more. Either way I don't think they're that much different to make a bad choice.
I am currently running Launcher Pro Plus on my Aria and love it, but since I have tech ADD, I can't leave well enough alone. In comes ADW Launcher EX, I have tried ADW in the past and preferred LP over it. But with the new EX version, ADW looks tasty. The main reason I stick with LPP is the widgets, does the new ADW EX include widgets or is it just a bunch of fancy effects?
What are your thoughts? Are there any real reasons to migrate to ADW? Has any one else migrated? How do they stack up in your opinion? Just trying to see what others think.
No widgets added in EX, just fancy effects.
Also, keep in mind you'll need ADW Notify just to get notifications of missed calls, texts, emails, etc. While you get that included with LP.
The app draw is another thing that bugs me on EX, the launcher doesn't minimize when in there. It sort of obstructs your view while scrolling in 3d mode.
I wanted to keep EX as my primary but the lack of widgets, the fact that ADW Notify doesn't work with Chomp SMS and the bad implementation of the app draw make me stick with LP.
The effects in EX are very cool, but there's still room for many improvements.
No Widgets...just fancy effects. But they are nice...
I also have more than a bit of ADD (tech and otherwise). I actually purchased both and am also trying to decide which use.
I was kind of tempted to try out ADW EX, but I remembered that Fede is currently in the process of rewriting and updating LP. I have a lot of faith in Fede's abilities and expect new version to be awesome. Besides I love my widgets and popups in LPP.
I, too, have bought both. I only started using Android a few months ago, and I used ADW from the start. After a while I migrated to LPP and I absolutely love it! The widgets make the purchase more than worth it. But of course, with ADW EX being released, I took the plunge. Now I have both and find myself constantly switching back and forth. The effects in EX are just sweet, but the functionality/widgets and speed of LPP keep bringing me back.
What would be really awesome is if we could somehow use LPP's widgets as standalone widgets to use on any launcher. Only then, would I make ADW EX my primary launcher.
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I was kind of tempted to try out ADW EX, but I remembered that Fede is currently in the process of rewriting and updating LP. I have a lot of faith in Fede's abilities and expect new version to be awesome. Besides I love my widgets and popups in LPP.
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I too have faith in Fede...I don't know how far he has gotten with the next LP release but he should definitely include some more effects or something fun in the next release. LP is really nice but I would like it to be more "fun" like ADW. I always liked the fact that ADW can use themes. If EX was free, I would try it out just to see the effects but oh well.
Is it just me or is Launcher Pro much smoother than the regular ADW Launcher when swiping from screen to screen? I'm running it on a Nexus One.
I preferred ADW before and LOVE EX. It may just be a taste thing. I know EX is lightyears faster than the original ADW was, the graphics are incredible, and I find I can make it look the way I want.
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Is it just me or is Launcher Pro much smoother than the regular ADW Launcher when swiping from screen to screen? I'm running it on a Nexus One.
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Yep. LPP is leaps and bounds above ADW, and then wait for the re-write. It's gonna be epic, scratch that. It's gonna be EVO! Only because I have one...
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I prefer LPP over ADW EX because ADW EX only has fancy effects and not as much functionality as LPP. I think ADW EX is very cool with the new home screen transitions that it brings, but LPP is currently being rewritten, Fede has promised alot of cool new features and I think when the rewrite is complete it will be leaps and bounds over any other launcher. So I know I won't be switching my launcher from LPP.
I love LPP and EX, paid for both, but am currently using Ex for my daily, I previously tried ADW and HATED it, but EX is so much smoother, and even though I paid for LPP, I pretty much never used any of the widgets, as I didn't like how the Calendar widget worked (you cant longpress on a date and automatically set up an event) so I just have beautiful widgets linked to my calendar, clock, and weather, it's way easier to just press on the date to automatically open the full calendar app.
Once the new Launcher Pro comes out i'll most liekly switch back, but right now i'm an ADW guy!
PS like a few others on here, I have Tech ADD...BAD, and I'm always flashing new roms and mods, so FOR NOW, this is my opinion, could change tomorrow
I prefer LPP because it's much faster and smoother than ADW. Can't wait for the new rewrite of LPP to be released.
i have both adw ex and launcher pro plus and i cant even decide which to use as default but now launcher pro is looking smoother than ever with its updates
I definitely prefer LPP. It's just much smoother and quicker.
I don't use many of the widgets for LPP, though, because most of mine are third-party.
I like lpp for its smoothness and widgets, but adw ex has some awesome effects.... its really a toss up for me ... i just switch back n forth every few days lol
I triel lp and didn't care for it. I just recently switched to Adw.ex from adw. It's great! I don't use many of the fancy flashy flash but it runs much faster and those little thing about adw that annoyed me (no overlapping widgets, weird icon tinting...) are gone. I do love the ability to have folder icons be individual (vs all folders = 1 theme). I want something that runs smooth, and adw.ex doesn't disappoint!
I haven't used the lpp but I have seen the widgets and they're nice... there are apps out there that do the same thing though....
Epic is as Epic does
EX is so much smoother than normal ADW. Its very good. Try it and you'll see.
Launcher Pro has fancy homescreen transition effects now too. I highly prefer it.
Launcher Pro also has the option to hide Apps in drawer. thats one of the reasons I'm sticking with it.
ADW Laucher EX - functional
Launcher Pro Plus - smooth scrolling
I chose ADW Laucher EX
Ok ICS stock launcher is better than HC...but i'm looking for some better.
Any suggest?
I used to have ADW Launcher. Today i discovered Apex Launcher, which is basically the stock launcher with added features. It's mega smooth and stable, and free
The thread is in the Galaxy Nexus forum.
Phlooo said:
I used to have ADW Launcher. Today i discovered Apex Launcher, which is basically the stock launcher with added features. It's mega smooth and stable, and free
The thread is in the Galaxy Nexus forum.
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ADW Launcher work fast on ICS?
You should try Nova Launcher i use it both on my Transformer and my I9100, i like it! ;-)
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I just started using ADW Launcher EX, paid the $3.00 for it, and love it so far but haven't even begun to scratch the surface...
Apex Launcher. Best ICS launcher hands down.
Nova launcher has been pretty sweet so far, similar to stock which I like with added features. Silky smooth, not too many transitions though.
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Nova launcher! Best out there
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Nova launcher has been pretty sweet so far, similar to stock which I like with added features. Silky smooth, not too many transitions though.
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Nova Launcher is available in the Android Marketplace?
At present I'm using Nova on both the TF-101 and the SG2. Liking it (esp the ability to save the configuration).
I do have ADW EX (got it on the US$0.10 sale) but have never actually used it.
Have heard good things about Apex Launcher though.
And then there is always Go Launcher....
Oh, and yes, Nova is available in the Market.
Adw Launcher Ex
highest level of customization
Not ICS exclusive (not sure if it affects performance on ICS)
the only launcher I know that can handle HD live wallpapers without scrolling lag.
Doesn't show widgets in app drawer
Apex
ICS exclusive
decent amount of customization
can't customize folder icons
icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
Shows downloaded apps and widgets in app drawer if rooted and the launcher is installed as a system app
Nova
ICS exclusive
less customization options than the other 2
can customize folder icons
icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
background for app drawer is black. Can't make it show the wallpaper
most simple and easiest to set up out of the 3
Shows widgets in app drawer if rooted. Doesn't require installation as a system app
I used ADW on honeycomb. Now I am using Nova. It would be perfect for me if I could remove the black background in app drawer. I tried apex and it felt too much like a beta, which it is. I will most likely switch to apex when it matures.
best for ICS are Trebuchet, Nova, or Apex
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best for ICS are Trebuchet, Nova, or Apex
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Yeah I use trebuchet on my atrix as well as my tf. Its really smooth. Nova is nice too.
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ADW looks slow.
Tonight i'll try Nova vs. Apex
Using ADW EX right now. I like to keep my home screen to a minimum and since titles me maximize the screen I can put the widgets and app shortcut I need all in one screen. Also it lets me change the drawer background with I set to about 60% transparent.
On my nexus I use Nova.
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Noticed a problem with Nova. When you shift the tablet to portrait the screen real estate is not so great and you lose a lot of space at the bottom and top.
I know you can change the row amount, but anything over 8 and when in landscape you don't get the app name showing up or the widget is slightly cut off.
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Nova for me!
using it for a while now and it's smooth as butter, but i read good things about apax too, you should try them both and decide what works for you
I use apex, it's the best.
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When i originally tried Apex i didn't like it. I gave it another go but this time pushed out to system/app instead of just installing as a regular app. Seems to work much better for me that way.
In apex I change the change screen method to cube. This is very smooth in portrait.
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So I am not rooted. Sadly. I personally hate touchwiz and would like to try a launcher. I'm currently using nova but am open to all suggestions.
Thanks!
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Nova Launcher
Apex.
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Apex.
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Nova or Apex they are really similar. or you could get TSF Shell
I am old school ... ADW
With all this talk of Nova and Apex I keep thinking I should give them a try. Is anyone familiar with ADW, Nova, & Apex that could tell me the main differences?
Apex or if you don't care about battery life, Nova.
I'm going to have to vote for TouchWiz. I actually purchased both Apex and Nova and found them to be lacking the fluidity that TW has. I feel like there's too much "circle-jerking" around the TW launcher and that most people would actually be satisfied if they just gave it a shot.
But hey, if you really don't like it and want to retain the Android 4.0 look, I'd go with Apex. Otherwise I would recommend GO Launcher EX. It's clean, simple, and feature-packed.
the first launcher i tried was apex, and i havent found a reason to try another.
After using ADW, Apex, Nova and others I personally recommend TSF Shell. It is a launcher unlike any other "android" experience. It gives you full control of your workspace, apps, and gestures. It will set you back some 16 dollars but I have never been more satisfied with a launcher.
Differences:
Apex and Nova are ICS based launchers both fluid, good, customizable and rock solid. They both offer smooth Android 4.0+ Transitions and even branch on Jellybean animations as well. They both offer unread notification support.
ADW and GoLauncher are launchers based around homescreen customization and easability. Performance is typically good for older devices.
TSF: A 3D UI Launcher with dazzling effects and functionality as well as maintaining all the features of the ICS launchers. Unread icons, a simple navigation UI and a slide-able dock. This launcher is the epitimy of what all launchers should offer as far as functionality and usability.
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After using ADW, Apex, Nova and others I personally recommend TSF Shell. It is a launcher unlike any other "android" experience. It gives you full control of your workspace, apps, and gestures. It will set you back some 16 dollars but I have never been more satisfied with a launcher.
Differences:
Apex and Nova are ICS based launchers both fluid, good, customizable and rock solid. They both offer smooth Android 4.0+ Transitions and even branch on Jellybean animations as well. They both offer unread notification support.
ADW and GoLauncher are launchers based around homescreen customization and easability. Performance is typically good for older devices.
TSF: A 3D UI Launcher with dazzling effects and functionality as well as maintaining all the features of the ICS launchers. Unread icons, a simple navigation UI and a slide-able dock. This launcher is the epitimy of what all launchers should offer as far as functionality and usability.
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I personally don't like tsf shell. It makes it like a whole new os made for kids. Plus I just like to tweak a few things while keeping stock android.
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Apex is nice..I like all the customization options it gives you
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I keep going back to GO Launcher EX
Nova
I need folder in app drawer
Does anyone have a way to get a trial version of TSF Shell??
It looks potentially awesome, but 16.80 is quite a bit to fork over for a launcher that i can't even TRY out before buying...
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Does anyone have a way to get a trial version of TSF Shell??
It looks potentially awesome, but 16.80 is quite a bit to fork over for a launcher that i can't even TRY out before buying...
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My thoughts exactly!
I have tried the other launchers and have an issue with my wallpaper not scrolling when I switched home screens. My wallpaper is there on my home page, but when I moved side to side, it just goes black. Is there anything in the settings on the various launchers that fixes this?
I LOVE the touchwiz launcher, its fast, light, and stable. I really like Holo Launcher HD, for the same reasons. Don't like GO EX, yes, it has the most features, but has too many "ads" and is bulky and slow.
I've been digging the CM10 trebuchet launcher.
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I have tried the other launchers and have an issue with my wallpaper not scrolling when I switched home screens. My wallpaper is there on my home page, but when I moved side to side, it just goes black. Is there anything in the settings on the various launchers that fixes this?
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If you have scrolling wallpaper on and a 720x1280 wallpaper thats why
what's this with someone saying Nova drains your battery?