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[APP] Launcher Pro Beta (super fast)

I just came across LauncherPro Beta in the market. Man it's fast. Smoothest scrolling I have seen on any launcher.
http://www.launcherpro.com/
I'm very impressed with it

Wow! you're right, the scrolling is so much smoother than stock. I don't like the icons at the bottom though. I'm gonna try switching them with NinjaMorph

wow yeh...once the docks are customisable then this is the best launcher out there...easy

How do you activate the home screen previews?

Part Four said:
How do you activate the home screen previews?
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Press home when you are on the home screen

I'm loving it. It's super fast and like the new screen selection overview

not bad, in fact, it's very good and responsive; couple of things that i'd like
1. most of you have already mentioned customizable docks (the only one i'd actually like to remove is the contact and replace it with market)
2. remove the text on the homescreens (like helixlauncher) for shortcuts/widgets

Holy crap this IS fast. Hope they make the dock a little bit like Helix2, and it'll be perfect.

Wow amazing!! A few things still need to be implemented (love walls, custom dock) but the Dev has already stated he is working on it. A few other things, there is no home icon once you're in the app drawer, you have to press the back button to access the home screens again. Also, there is no '3D effect' with the drawer scrolling.
Will be my default wall for sure after those issues are resolved. GREAT start though!

Noob question....How do you switch between launchers? I had Launcher pro activated then went to settings, manage applications and force stopped it to go back to the original I had running but now want to turn back on LauncherPro to compare and not quite sure how to do that, thanks for any help

Kman Gymrat said:
Noob question....How do you switch between launchers? I had Launcher pro activated then went to settings, manage applications and force stopped it to go back to the original I had running but now want to turn back on LauncherPro to compare and not quite sure how to do that, thanks for any help
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clear defaults for the launcher, press home, and then it should ask what launcher you want to use.

Kman Gymrat said:
Noob question....How do you switch between launchers? I had Launcher pro activated then went to settings, manage applications and force stopped it to go back to the original I had running but now want to turn back on LauncherPro to compare and not quite sure how to do that, thanks for any help
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On the same screen, press the 'Clear Defaults' button. Then press the home button on your phone and it should prompt you to select the launcher of your choice

Kman Gymrat said:
Noob question....How do you switch between launchers? I had Launcher pro activated then went to settings, manage applications and force stopped it to go back to the original I had running but now want to turn back on LauncherPro to compare and not quite sure how to do that, thanks for any help
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Go into Settings> Applications> Manage applications> scroll to whichever launcher you have set to default, select it, then select "clear defaults." After that, when you press the Home button you'll have the choice of which launcher to use and can set your option as default.

Kman Gymrat said:
Noob question....How do you switch between launchers? I had Launcher pro activated then went to settings, manage applications and force stopped it to go back to the original I had running but now want to turn back on LauncherPro to compare and not quite sure how to do that, thanks for any help
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an easier solution is to use the free app on the market called Home Switcher
i just installed it and it's very simple and easy to use; one click and you can switch default to whatever launcher you have installed

It would be great if we could get a system app version.

I think I got it, thanks!

jblazea50 said:
an easier solution is to use the free app on the market called Home Switcher
i just installed it and it's very simple and easy to use; one click and you can switch default to whatever launcher you have installed
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This works a hell of alot easier! Thanks! And Awesome Launcher! Tho I haven't tried any other than what comes with CM Roms, now that I've tried this I may have to try others

Kman Gymrat said:
This works a hell of alot easier! Thanks! And Awesome Launcher! Tho I haven't tried any other than what comes with CM Roms, now that I've tried this I may have to try others
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you may want to try ADW launcher and HelixLauncher (1 or 2)

Damn. After about 30 mins of use, I've decided that Helix has some serious competition here. I've been asking arctu/Faruq to add the Sense UI style home screen previews for months now, and he just couldn't do it. This is kick ass. If only it allowed pinch gesturing to trigger the previews.

Awesome Launcher, thanks for sharing!

Replacing stock launcher

Hi all,
I'm currently using LauncherPro and I was wondering if the stock launcher still runs in the background when LauncherPro is active, or if it's completely shut down.
Basically, I'm trying to find out if the stock launcher would take up any RAM/CPU when you're running a different launcher on top.
Thanks
/Mot

anyone?
/Mot

Interesting question. I think the easiest way to get an answer to this, is simply to ask one of the creators of the home screen replacements apps. I'll try to get in touch with them and get back as soon as I can.

swipee said:
Interesting question. I think the easiest way to get an answer to this, is simply to ask one of the creators of the home screen replacements apps. I'll try to get in touch with them and get back as soon as I can.
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Thanks swipee

In the mean time, it can't hurt to remove all widgets and things from the stock launcher homescreens. This way it won't use resources.

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In the mean time, it can't hurt to remove all widgets and things from the stock launcher homescreens. This way it won't use resources.
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not a bad tip

I'm pretty sure it doesn't.
Even if it does it would get killed after residing in memory long enough.
There can only be one default launcher and you'll notice if you switch between launchers, each time you do the launcher you load has to redraw everything on the home screen. Thus it's not residing in memory.
Heck, the default launchers don't stay in memory very long without some tweeks so I can say with confidence that launchers not actively running aren't gonna be taking up resources.

That's my observation as well, but I'm no expert
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It's not used unless it is called, typically by another app using an intent, or it's set as your default launcher.
So, if it's not set as your default launcher the only resources it consumes is storage space EXCEPT until it is called by another app. For example, the stock launcher has a wallpaper picker intent so when you open the wallpaper picker it will "launch" that function (not the whole app) of the stock launcher because the stock launcher is registered (in androidmanifest.xml) to respond to such calls.
In reality it will sit idle for most of the time and use a tiny amount of resource if it's needed. It would be a measurable use of resources but probably not perceptible to a human.

ADW and ADW EX,,,

So its a new year and I have a new toy,
I seem to have a set of apps that give me the functions and control I desire.
Its down to Launcher.
I did pay for the upgrade to the AWD EX and to my dismay it does not recognize old settings and desktop configurations. But hey.. Just more tinkering with my new SHINY...
My plan now that I have pretty much decided on the apps I want on the phone is to go to the Pick and Pack ROM with the Voodoo Kernel.
I do want to do some testing with the 3 different Launchers (AWD, Launcher Pro, and TW) and see which will suit my needs for Eye Candy and function..
OK.. to the question at hand. I will have all three on the phone installed. I do not like having to choose between the three every time I hit the HOME button. Is there a way to change the default once it is set ?
Hope to do a review for Noobs like me as I go.

Download the app home switcher and you can choose your default.

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Download the app home switcher and you can choose your default.
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Home switcher is good stuff!

I prefer HomeSmack but either one works.
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If you do not want to use a home switcher you can use the built in one. When you hit home button, there should give you the option on which launcher you want to use. There is also a check box in this window that says use by default (or something like that I never read it) hit the check box then which program you want to go to. Now if you change your mind down the road all you have to do is go to menu-> settings->applications->manage applications Once in here you will find the program in question and click on it then clear defaults then it will start asking you again.

crackeyes said:
menu-> settings->applications->manage applications Once in here you will find the program in question and click on it then clear defaults then it will start asking you again.
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Thats what I was looking for.. Thanks..
HAHA As with all good gadgets, there is always a way to make em do what you want to do. Its usually just a simple matter of Banging ones head against the wall a few times and then asking those who know..

So far I like Launcher Pro the best, even though I don't use any of the widgets. Which one did you end up using as your default?

This is probably a stupid question, but I do like ADW but I really like the task manager widget from samsung.... anyway I can get that widget on ADW?

Unfortunately I have not found a way to use the stock Samsung widgets with ANY other Launcher other than Touch Wiz..
But by checking the various forums and doing some research on Market I can usually find something that will fill the need.

You can't have the widget on any other launcher, but if you hold down the home button to bring up the recent app switcher thing you can hit the Task Manager button on the bottom of the popup. It takes you to the same thing as tapping the samsung widget.

Good point... I forgot about that... if I need it bad enough I can put a shortcut for that app on the home screen too...
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If I install another launcher what happens to my current homepages?

If I install say ADW Launcher on my Samsung Infuse do I lose all the desktop settings, shortcuts, widgets and such from the default homepages?
I'm interested in experiment with ADW Launcher but don't want to lose my default stuff and have to recreate those pages if I decide its not for me...

They will still be there but only in the stock launcher, you will have to set them up again in the new launcher. When you download a new launcher it will clear defaults and when you press the home key it will ask you which launcher to to open with, and give you an option to set one as default,i would not recomend setting one as default untill you got everything setup as you like it. If you ever want to go back to the other launcher after setting a default you would go into menu>settings>applications>manage applications> select current default launcher > clear defaults (this is off memory so dont hold me to the exact command chain)

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If you ever want to go back to the other launcher after setting a default you would go into menu>settings>applications>manage applications> select current default launcher > clear defaults (this is off memory so dont hold me to the exact command chain)
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Or you could download an app like home switcher and select between what launcher u want to use.

diablo009 said:
Or you could download an app like home switcher and select between what launcher u want to use.
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Not familiar with home switcher, does it just make it easier to switch between launchers? I have a few different launchers installed but really only use one. I dont see why one would want to actively use multiple launchers, other than while testing out a new one. Just get a feel for what works/looks best for you, and set it as default.

Good info, thanks, it seems like ADW Launcher is the preferred? (I'm not rooted), if I might ask, why? If its not the preferred or popular choice which one is?

DarienA said:
Good info, thanks, it seems like ADW Launcher is the preferred? (I'm not rooted), if I might ask, why? If its not the preferred or popular choice which one is?
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I'm using Launcher Pro, its all personal preferrence. Theres are dozens of differnet launchers out there, some have different icon packages, some come with differnet widgets, and different customization options such as hiding the taskbar or how the pages turn between home screens. Welcome to the world of Android the choice is yours! Just dive in head first, download as many different launchers as you can find, and start playing around with them untill you find one that you are completley satisfied with

Launchers

I am very happy with the Launcher that comes with the Atrix 2. Why would I purchase or download a different one?

Ermmmm... Well first off, customisability and... nothing more?
If that launcher fits your needs then keep it

Just to have more options......
I'm switched but now am back to running stock.

Pilgrimtozion said:
I am very happy with the Launcher that comes with the Atrix 2. Why would I purchase or download a different one?
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If ur happy with ur launcher then why are we having this conversation? So confused.
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Customizability and tons of more options. With an aftermarket launcher, you can pretty much tweak the look and feel of your device to suit your needs and desires. You can make it look like "your" device. It doesn't hurt anything to install one of the free launchers and try it out. I would actually recommend it. I personally use LauncherPro but ADW and GoLauncher are pretty good choices as well. If they don't suit your needs then there are many other options on the market. If none of them spark your interest then the stock launcher may be your launcher of choice. It's all about options and choices...Take that iPhone guys!!!

I was fine with the stock launcher with one exception...I cannot stand the horizontal page scrolling for the app drawer. If I wanted my phone to behave like an iPhone I would have kept my iPhone.
So I use ADW or Zeam and got the vertical scrolling back.

In case anyone cared, ADW EX is one of the 10 cent apps on the market today. I typically use Go Launcher, but I'll try out ADW again. Customization is always cool with a launcher.

Most helpful reply, lilhaiti. I am not familiar with Launchers, new to Android, but quick to learn. Thanks!

Sorry if I hijack the thread, but today I installed the ADW Ex and I don't know how to switch back to the original launcher.
Can anyone give me a hand?

I have not found a way to switch without uninstalling ADW. There used to be (still is?) a "home switcher" app in the market. I have used it in the past on other phones I've owned. I don't know if that would work on our phones or not.

The home switcher app should work. Otherwise, you can go to manage apps from settings, select the launcher and remove default. Once you hit your home button again, it will ask you to select your default again.
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CapnPez said:
The home switcher app should work. Otherwise, you can go to manage apps from settings, select the launcher and remove default. Once you hit your home button again, it will ask you to select your default again.
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D'oh! I totally forgot about the remove default option. Using an iPhone for 7 months made me dumb.

Thanks for the answers. I went to app manager and under ADW the option "clear defaults" is greyed (not available) and it says "No defaults set".
Edit: I just tried the home switcher app and it doesn't work either, I can "launch" the original launcher but when I put "set as default" the app crashes.
Do you think if I uninstall ADW I would go back to the original launcher?

nahuelarg86 said:
Thanks for the answers. I went to app manager and under ADW the option "clear defaults" is greyed (not available) and it says "No defaults set".
Edit: I just tried the home switcher app and it doesn't work either, I can "launch" the original launcher but when I put "set as default" the app crashes.
Do you think if I uninstall ADW I would go back to the original launcher?
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I would assume that uninstalling adw would let you choose the stock launcher the next time you hit your home button.
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CapnPez said:
I would assume that uninstalling adw would let you choose the stock launcher the next time you hit your home button.
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This should be true. For some reason with this phone when you install a third party launcher it automatically sets that launcher to default. So by removing ADW you should get the stock launcher back.

I don't know much about this launcher, but ADWLauncher EX is on sale for $0.10 on the Android Market ONLY today. If you want to try it, tonight is the time to get it.
P.S- There's a useful free tool called "HomeSmack" that lets you toggle between multiple launchers at once.