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So I recently saw, Home Switcher and became interested in the different homes. Does anybody have a list of all the different (or at least any of the good) homes that I can use for Home switcher?
LauncherPro and ADW.Launcher are by far the 2 favorite 3rd party home replacements. Usually people find LauncherPro to be smoother and faster.
ADW all the way, it's the only one that tore me away from GDE which I'd used since I got my Moment
Have to say that launcherpro is my favourite of the two main ones. Its quite quick and you can customise it just the way you want it. Adw is nice though, just not as nice.
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Launcherpro is definetly very nice, smooth and customisable, tried ADW out this morning not that nice to look at (though that's obviously am opinion that is likely to be different for everyone) but was nice and smooth. Both though were better that touchwiz that the galaxy runs normally - which wasn't all that bad to begin with.
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LauncherPro FTW
I'm liking the adw themes implementation. The 2 apps just keep upping the ante, it's been a fun ride so far.
And I can just download these via Marketplace right?
yes you can download em from the market. I got launcher pro from there but im not too sure bout adw.
To get Adw launcher from the market you have to search ADW.Launcher with the period, no spaces
Launcher Pro.
Here's a video of what my Samsung Moment looks like with Launcher Pro (And some framework mods)
Ok.. low post count so no video =(
Check out youtube.com/androidhelpers
for those stuck in the stone ages using os 1.5 adw nor launcher pro work on anything but 2.1 i believe.
I found the best to be GDE with the Froyo theme... it works with 1.5
Calming <=== patiently grinding his teeth waiting for the 2.1 Motorola Cliq XT update
Launcher Pro Beta
Launcher Pro Plus (betas now over. No longer free, but not in market yet)
ADW Launcher (open source)
GDE
Sweeter Home (in beta phase still, EXTREMELY customizable. It's ridiculous what you are capable of making your desktop look like)
DXTop
Open Home
Home Screen Apps
Here's the list with links to AndroLib (so you can see description, screenshots, comments and prices).
Enhanced versions of or similiar to the default home
Launcher Pro Free
ADW.Launcher Free
AdvancedLauncher Free
Home++ Free
Zeam Free
HelixLauncher 2 (and the old one HelixLauncher) Free
ExtendedHome Free
Tag Home Free
dxTop Paid Demo
GDE Paid
Open Home Lite (Free) Full (Paid)
PandaHome Free
aHome (Paid) Lite (Free, but for older Android versions) Mini (Free, but for Donut)
CrazyHome (Paid) Lite
Live! Home Paid
EasyHome Free
FreedHome (Free) Donate
This are the ones I don't even care to try
Launcher+ Free
Nexus Home Paid
Bingo! Home Paid
Better Home Paid
Simple Home Free
Kewl OS Mobile Free
ProjectX Home Replacement Free
Old Folk's Home Paid
Unique
vLauncher Free
SlideScreen (Free, ad-supported) Pro (Paid)
Executive Assistant (Free, ad-supported) + [Plus] (Paid) It doesn't replace home screen
OpenGesture Lite (Free) Pro (Paid)
KustHome Free
Sweeter Home The market version is outdated so go to official website Free
homescreen 3D Free Full (Paid)
Android Mate Free (Ad-supported)
However, after trying most of these home apps, I decided to settle on ADW.Launcher. I very much like it's ability to increase number of rows and columns on home screen in order to place more widgets and shortcuts, and also I like its ability to scale widgets. Though I still wish that there was a launcher with features of both Launcher Pro and ADW.Launcher.
Also I think I will use Executive Assistant for my lock screen as it not only shows some useful info, but also allows to place widgets on it.
PS: Maybe later I will add short description of each app I tried. For now I've already spent too much time on linking each app to AndroLib.
Did you know an other "home switcher" witch work with froyo?
Check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732583
I would like to like Executive assistant, but i dont get why it needs to configure the twitter/facebook/gmail accounts if there are already apps on the phone that sync them.
I don't really want to have the duplication ...
Panduh said:
So I recently saw, Home Switcher and became interested in the different homes. Does anybody have a list of all the different (or at least any of the good) homes that I can use for Home switcher?
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Hi, yeah LauncherPro and ADW.Launcher are both good. But personally I prefer ADW.Launcher.. it's really nice and easily accessible, very user-friendly.
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Did you know an other "home switcher" witch work with froyo?
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Froyo changed the APIs so third party applications can no longer change the default home. It might be possible with root but I don't think anyone has done it yet.
I have a simple app on the market ClearDefaultHome that acts as a shortcut to the appropriate page where you need to click "Clear defaults", then you can hit the Home button and select your new home. Not as cool as HomeSwitcher but it's easier/faster than going through Settings > Applications > All > find the home program > Clear defaults
Everyone needs to try the new zeam its really good
On another forum a couple of us are having a little argument about which launcher has less lag.
The argument is that Sense UI is Smoother then any other replacement launcher out there as they "have no hardware acceleration and there for they are no good and lag and shudder"
so what do you think??
If you have never used Sense UI please DO NOT VOTE.
I personally use Launcher Pro
I have used many many devices, and while sense is cool I prefer "stock" android with launcher pro...
So this is just a quick poll based on which launcher has the "least lag"
Launcher pro all The way man...
Sense has never lagged for me
LPP and ADW stuttered when swiping between homescreens and opening the app drawer
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 .
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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...
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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.
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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.
I bought SPB Shell 3d launcher and the widgets are amazing. I don't like the launcher much, but is it possible to get either these widgets or very similar widgets as the ones on the launcher? I've attached a picture with some examples. Thanks!
Since home launcher for Android are so important and there are so many, I decided to do a list here. This is not all of them but a good many and includes some of the most popular. I know there are some lists out there but I found them to be old and without much info. I will try to keep the list updated. If you want something added either leave a comment here or on my blog post.
Android 4.0+
Apex Launcher: One of the better and highly customizable launchers in my opinion. I have found this launcher to be very fast and gives your device a nice AOSP look to it. You can find the full review of the app here.
Apex Launcher | Apex Launcher Pro ($3.99)
Atom Launcher: Atom is a new launcher with a minimalism design in mind. It offers exclusive artistic widgets like clock, Memo, Calendar, Contact, and Search bar. There are gestures along with smart folder and themes. If you are looking for something different than the standard launcher then definitely give this a try.
Atom Launcher
Fake iPhone 5: The name says it all folks, enough said.
Fake iPhone 5
Holo Launcher HD: This is a newer launcher designed after Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. It's currently my favorite launcher and the one I use on my Galaxy S3. Full review of the app can be found here. Accompanying the app there is also Holo Locker which will replace your lockscreen to Jelly Bean style with notifications. This launcher will overall give you a very Jelly Bean look specially if you are on a TouchWiz or Sense interface.
Holo Launcher HD | Holo Launcher Plus ($2.99) | Holo Locker | Holo Locker Plus ($1.99)
Nova Launcher: This is one of the most popular launcher in the Play Store with over 1 million downloads. It is very customizable and fast with many effects and support for themes. The paid version gives you many extra features but definitely try the free version first and see how it works on your device.
Nova Launcher | Nova Launcher Prime ($4.00)
Android 2.0+
Big Launcher: This is the launcher for your grandparents, seniors and those with eye problems. Big fonts everywhere and features an SOS button as well. Just what the doctor ordered.
Big Launcher Demo | Big Launcher ($10.00)
Chameleon Launcher for Tablets: This a exclusive tablet launcher but a phone version is coming soon as well. It is unique in that it lets you create multiple home screens, each with your own layout of widgets and apps. There is also custom built widgets as well.
Chameleon Launcher for Tablets ($3.99)
Espier Launcher: An iOS style launcher with over a 1 million downloads. Customizable with many themes and options.
Espier Launcher
Go Launcher EX: This is one of the first and oldest launcher with over 50 million downloads. It has an insane number of themes that are also been used by other launchers. If you want an endless number of themes and customization then this might be your launcher. It is still updated regularly and support Android 2.0 and up.
Go Launcher EX
Phonotto Simple Phone Seniors: If you don't want your grandparents or seniors to get confused by their phone then this is your launcher. Big fonts with options to call and text. Makes it simple, don't it, like the old days.
Phonotto Simple Phone Seniors
Smart Launcher: A minimalistic launcher with unique icons, low memory, and user-friendly. It features a quick start menu and category app drawer.
Smart Launcher | Smart Launcher Pro ($3.59)
Launcher 8: If you want the look and feel of the Windows 8 Metro apps then give this unique launcher a try. It is customizable and lets you have tiled apps like Windows 8 phone.
Launcher 8
MiHome Launcher: MIUI is a custom ROM developed for rooted devices that mimics the iOS look and feel. Now the team has developed a launcher for all Android devices. If you want an iOS like experience on your Android then give this launcher a try.
MiHome Launcher
Trigger: A highly personalized gesture based launcher.
Trigger Limited | Trigger ($1.99)
Unity Launcher: If you like Ubuntu and want it on your Android then try this launcher. It has a unique side edge app launcher like the desktop Ubuntu.
Unity Launcher Free | Unity Launcher ($1.99)
Vire Launcher: Brand new launcher on the scene with cool 3D effects and currently free.
Vire Launcher
Zeam Launcher: An easy to use and minimalistic launcher.
Zeam Launcher
Android 1.6+
ADW.Launcher: ADW is one of the older and most popular launchers with over 5 millions downloads. It's also one of the few that has support always down to Android 1.6 software. It has been recently updated after a long break and is now up to par with some of the other popular launchers. Highly customizable with support for themes and all the bells and whistle you would expect from a great launcher.
ADW.Launcher | ADWLauncher EX ($3.00)
Lighting Launcher Home: From the name you can guess that the launcher claims to be very fast. The launcher also can lets you place items everywhere on the desktop, not only to the left or right sides, but also on pages above and below. So you have lots of space for all your customization
Lighting Launcher Home
3D Launchers
MXHome Launcher: A 3D style launcher with dynamic 3D G-sensor movements. It has over 1 million downloads and it's free so definitely a good one to try if you want to try out 3D effects.
MXHome Launcher
Next Launcher 3D: This is a 3D launcher developed by the Go Launcher Dev Team. It is very expensive for a launcher and there is no free version so you have the 15 min refund to decide if you like it or not. I would try this if it's exactly what you want.
Next Launcher 3D ($15.99)
SPB Shell 3D: Another 3D launcher with unique arrangement and dimension of your homescreen. Priced high in the same range as the other 3D launchers.
SPB Shell 3D ($14.95)
TSF Shell: This launcher is different than your ordinary launcher and claims a unique graphical interface. You can do all kinds of customization and funky arrangement not possible on other launchers. Definitely interesting but comes at a high cost.
TSF Shell ($16.81)
Android Cowboy said:
Since home launcher for Android are so important and there are so many, I decided to do a list here. This is not all of them but a good many and includes some of the most popular. I know there are some lists out there but I found them to be old and without much info. I will try to keep the list updated. If you want something added either leave a comment here or on my blog post.
Android 4.0+
Apex Launcher: One of the better and highly customizable launchers in my opinion. I have found this launcher to be very fast and gives your device a nice AOSP look to it. You can find the full review of the app here.
Apex Launcher | Apex Launcher Pro ($3.99)
Atom Launcher: Atom is a new launcher with a minimalism design in mind. It offers exclusive artistic widgets like clock, Memo, Calendar, Contact, and Search bar. There are gestures along with smart folder and themes. If you are looking for something different than the standard launcher then definitely give this a try.
Atom Launcher
Fake iPhone 5: The name says it all folks, enough said.
Fake iPhone 5
Holo Launcher HD: This is a newer launcher designed after Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. It's currently my favorite launcher and the one I use on my Galaxy S3. Full review of the app can be found here. Accompanying the app there is also Holo Locker which will replace your lockscreen to Jelly Bean style with notifications. This launcher will overall give you a very Jelly Bean look specially if you are on a TouchWiz or Sense interface.
Holo Launcher HD | Holo Launcher Plus ($2.99) | Holo Locker | Holo Locker Plus ($1.99)
Nova Launcher: This is one of the most popular launcher in the Play Store with over 1 million downloads. It is very customizable and fast with many effects and support for themes. The paid version gives you many extra features but definitely try the free version first and see how it works on your device.
Nova Launcher | Nova Launcher Prime ($4.00)
Android 2.0+
Big Launcher: This is the launcher for your grandparents, seniors and those with eye problems. Big fonts everywhere and features an SOS button as well. Just what the doctor ordered.
Big Launcher Demo | Big Launcher ($10.00)
Chameleon Launcher for Tablets: This a exclusive tablet launcher but a phone version is coming soon as well. It is unique in that it lets you create multiple home screens, each with your own layout of widgets and apps. There is also custom built widgets as well.
Chameleon Launcher for Tablets ($3.99)
Espier Launcher: An iOS style launcher with over a 1 million downloads. Customizable with many themes and options.
Espier Launcher
Go Launcher EX: This is one of the first and oldest launcher with over 50 million downloads. It has an insane number of themes that are also been used by other launchers. If you want an endless number of themes and customization then this might be your launcher. It is still updated regularly and support Android 2.0 and up.
Go Launcher EX
Phonotto Simple Phone Seniors: If you don't want your grandparents or seniors to get confused by their phone then this is your launcher. Big fonts with options to call and text. Makes it simple, don't it, like the old days.
Phonotto Simple Phone Seniors
Smart Launcher: A minimalistic launcher with unique icons, low memory, and user-friendly. It features a quick start menu and category app drawer.
Smart Launcher | Smart Launcher Pro ($3.59)
Launcher 8: If you want the look and feel of the Windows 8 Metro apps then give this unique launcher a try. It is customizable and lets you have tiled apps like Windows 8 phone.
Launcher 8
MiHome Launcher: MIUI is a custom ROM developed for rooted devices that mimics the iOS look and feel. Now the team has developed a launcher for all Android devices. If you want an iOS like experience on your Android then give this launcher a try.
MiHome Launcher
Trigger: A highly personalized gesture based launcher.
Trigger Limited | Trigger ($1.99)
Unity Launcher: If you like Ubuntu and want it on your Android then try this launcher. It has a unique side edge app launcher like the desktop Ubuntu.
Unity Launcher Free | Unity Launcher ($1.99)
Vire Launcher: Brand new launcher on the scene with cool 3D effects and currently free.
Vire Launcher
Zeam Launcher: An easy to use and minimalistic launcher.
Zeam Launcher
Android 1.6+
ADW.Launcher: ADW is one of the older and most popular launchers with over 5 millions downloads. It's also one of the few that has support always down to Android 1.6 software. It has been recently updated after a long break and is now up to par with some of the other popular launchers. Highly customizable with support for themes and all the bells and whistle you would expect from a great launcher.
ADW.Launcher | ADWLauncher EX ($3.00)
Lighting Launcher Home: From the name you can guess that the launcher claims to be very fast. The launcher also can lets you place items everywhere on the desktop, not only to the left or right sides, but also on pages above and below. So you have lots of space for all your customization
Lighting Launcher Home
3D Launchers
MXHome Launcher: A 3D style launcher with dynamic 3D G-sensor movements. It has over 1 million downloads and it's free so definitely a good one to try if you want to try out 3D effects.
MXHome Launcher
Next Launcher 3D: This is a 3D launcher developed by the Go Launcher Dev Team. It is very expensive for a launcher and there is no free version so you have the 15 min refund to decide if you like it or not. I would try this if it's exactly what you want.
Next Launcher 3D ($15.99)
SPB Shell 3D: Another 3D launcher with unique arrangement and dimension of your homescreen. Priced high in the same range as the other 3D launchers.
SPB Shell 3D ($14.95)
TSF Shell: This launcher is different than your ordinary launcher and claims a unique graphical interface. You can do all kinds of customization and funky arrangement not possible on other launchers. Definitely interesting but comes at a high cost.
TSF Shell ($16.81)
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i took a look at that unity launcher and i think it looks pretty great. im going to buy it soon to check it out. on that note, there are 2 other similar apps that i HAVE tried
Swipepad- you can set up a gird of up to 3x4 apps and choose a part of the screen youd like to swipe from. although it sounds limited, you can actually have different content in each grid, with up to 9 grids. which gives enough room for 108 apps. it also has 3 addons, but those are all paid. one lets you access contacts and recent tasks when you swipe the action area. one addon lets you launch/activate widgets. the last addon lets you get up to 6x4 grids, doubling your total app size.
Swipepad (Free for app, addons cost)
Relauncher- i didnt like this one as much size it was TOO all inclusive. also allows you to swipe from a desired spot. once you do, you have several categories, but the category icons are all lined up on the side like unity. You can rearrange what category you want what apps in. The apps show up in a "grid" format. but relauncher learns your behavior. the more you use an app FROM relauncher, the closer it will get to the edge of the screen so that your swipes arent so large. unfotunately, i have 250+ apps at any given time, and this just looks messy and feels clunky. but i can assure it works well. relauncher is free, but does have a nag-pop-up. in order to get rid of the nag, you have to buy the key. dev is promising more "pro" only updates in the future, but there is currently no extra features
Relauncher (free, pro key available)
Miui is best launcher no lag hit thanks :thumbup:
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...crap...
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You are annoying.
Try splay launcher .
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idhbar said:
Try splay launcher .
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+1
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