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Sense widgets for an alternative launcher?

Are there any alternative home launchers that allow you to put sense widgets on it? I absolutely love the sense widgets but I hate the home screen lag.
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As with any other HTC device, the answer is a big no
As for lag - what lag? I've got none whatsoever

Jason Syn said:
Are there any alternative home launchers that allow you to put sense widgets on it? I absolutely love the sense widgets but I hate the home screen lag.
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Download spare parts and set the transition windows and animation windows to fast. Also turn off all animations in settings. Its faster, no lag for me.

Oh man, I see the HTC white screen and the loading screen constantly... You don't have that problem?!
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Jason Syn said:
Oh man, I see the HTC white screen and the loading screen constantly... You don't have that problem?!
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Do you use a task killer? If you do, it could be do to that.

Lakeshow423 said:
Do you use a task killer? If you do, it could be do to that.
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Nope...
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Jason Syn said:
Nope...
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That's weird....factory reset maybe?

Jason Syn said:
Nope...
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Do you have more than one home app installed?

That will happen when the device gets low on RAM and it has to kill background processes to keep it going. The solution ? Uninstall some of the apps you recently downloaded and don't need AND reduce the amount of unnecessary widgets on the homescreen(s).

I wish this was possible too. No lag here but I hate the stupid 3 button bar wasting space. I tried wave launcher but it looks like crap.

GorillaPimp said:
I wish this was possible too. No lag here but I hate the stupid 3 button bar wasting space. I tried wave launcher but it looks like crap.
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Try Dock4droid, its not the prettiest, but it works well.

there are several that work great.
Adw launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=more_from_developer
Launcher pro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
Helix launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helixproject.launcher&feature=search_result
Go launcher ex (my favorite)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
Zeam (the lightest and fastest of them all)
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam&feature=search_result
I hope this gave some information.

mikef1182 said:
Try Dock4droid, its not the prettiest, but it works well.
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Thanks. It's not that bad. I figured out how to get Power Strip to do it a lot prettier. I already bought it so I'll stick with it.

shatred said:
there are several that work great.
I hope this gave some information.
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None of those will run Sense 3 widgets will they? Im pretty sure most people know about all those launchers.

Damn u. Remember helix. That was the best dam. Launcher before others cane out.
shatred said:
there are several that work great.
Adw launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=more_from_developer
Launcher pro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
Helix launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helixproject.launcher&feature=search_result
Go launcher ex (my favorite)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
Zeam (the lightest and fastest of them all)
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam&feature=search_result
I hope this gave some information.
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Negative my friend
GorillaPimp said:
None of those will run Sense 3 widgets will they? Im pretty sure most people know about all those launchers.
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RANDYRKELLY said:
Negative my friend
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Exactly. I searched for that earlier today and in every thread there are people posting other launchers instead of just saying no.

Get Launcher Pro download its Sense Pack.

Jason Syn said:
Are there any alternative home launchers that allow you to put sense widgets on it? I absolutely love the sense widgets but I hate the home screen lag.
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I had a myTouch 4G before the Sensation that was rooted with a stock Android rom and I had all my widgets loooking identical to sense.
Download Beautiful Widgets (it is $1.99 but WAY worth it if you want cool widgets!) There is a clock called "SuperClock" that comes with the app that looks IDENTICAL to sense, especially when you download the (free) skin called "super sense". It also has the sense-looking toggle widgets etc. All with TONS of skins to choose from. The super clock even has the sense animations if you download the free animations add-on.
And just in case (for the non-readers out there) after downloading the app, you apply the widgets like any other (long-press). Opening the app is just for adjusting settings/skins etc.

Guys, is it possible to install Sense 2.x launcher? I wish I could turn off that stupid 3D effect (and scrolling page by page in app drawer)

LauncherPro still amazing!

So I use the laucnher Launcher Pro... and its lagless and smooth. You have transition affects and everything. I use the scale and flip 2. They look the finest go check the laucnher out... p.s. easy to use while intoxicated~
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I agree. And use it as my daily. If enough people request it. I can make some custom icons and docks for it.
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i used to use it, until i started using ebproductions gingerbread launcher. It is much smoother and it is a 3d app drawer gb launcher. It isn't customizable though.

Blackphenix you totally should! i love luncher pro its the best luncher in my opinion.
anyone know if its worth buying the plus version?
I ve recently been using goLuncher and i like the widgets that it has. Does luncher pro plus have widgets like that?

Launcherpro plus has calender,facebook,messages, friends, bookmarks and I think like twitter and gmail
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+1 for launcher pro icon packs and themes
On the moon our weekend are so advanced they encompass the entire week

yeah @ Blackphenix go for it bro...

Dude please blackpheonix and I love your honeycomb theme for the ICBINB rom
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+1 for launcher pro icons.
I bought launcher pro plus just to support the developer. He made something really customizable that I love. Deserves my money.

Lol yupp I bought it too~ very smooth and lagless <3
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I love launcher pro too. It occasionally stutters for me while scrolling through the 3d app drawer though. I don't even have that many apps.
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Keep in mind that part is still in beta~
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Bl4ckpheniX said:
I agree. And use it as my daily. If enough people request it. I can make some custom icons and docks for it.
Sir, could you please make customized icons for the launcher pro. I'm an avid fan of launcher pro sir. Thanks!
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Good tip. Thanks.
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i used to use it, until i started using ebproductions gingerbread launcher. It is much smoother and it is a 3d app drawer gb launcher. It isn't customizable though.
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I have every paid launcher out there and I have to say ADW ex is by far the best because of all the customizations u can make including scroll animations like tumble slide cube ect.... if you know how to get the apps free try out ADW ex or just take my word for it and buy it it's well worth it. much better than launcher pro plus
or here is a video from youtube check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5uT3vNp2qc

thanks bro gonna try <3

go launcher ex is by far the best on gb2.3.6 the dev is very active with weekly updates and is by far the most customizable launcher out launcher pro development is dead and not even close to go launcher ex imo

][REQ][ Launchers, Launchers, Launchers!

I haven't looked because really I don't know where to start.
I'm looking for launchers that might catch my eye. Currently I'm using Go Launcher because its pretty unique. Beautiful transitions, drawer transitions. Not enough that I want to keep it, but I am using it. I've used probably ever market launcher possible, I believe I remember seeing certain people make there own and am curious if some of this fellows who make them or find them would like to post them?
I've used SPB shell more then half of my android life I've had the phone, that being said. It is a great launcher but I just need something less power hungry and not huge in size.
I'm looking for unique and simple but yet beautiful launcher.
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Launcher pro plus and adw ex are my favorites
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also have regina 3d,gde,@home,panda,dxtop,various others in the market. android seven is a neat one for a desktop look based on win7

Launcher Pro Plus is one of the most popular choices and it's what I use.
Along side with WidgetLocker you can create some pretty great looking stuff.
Attached is my lockscreen and homescreen.

I've tried every one of those ----
This is my setup.
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Looks amazing! Can you detail what all you're running?
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Go Launcher Ex
Minimalistic Text
LCD Density
Fancy Widget (Update its not in a new screen shot)
MIUI, Corzeth Theme?
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I'm just so damn proud of my setup I need to post my updated screenshots

I used to run launcher pro, but development kind of stalled and the widgets were lacking.
Currently I am running go launcher ex, and it's probably the closest thing to sense in third party launchers. The calendar widget is great and the recent and running app tabs are great. Their weather widget is the closest thing to sense I've found but unfortunately it destroys your battery life.
Another thing to try is their dialer. It has the quick dial search like sense. You don't have to use the launcher with this one.
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wow thats a nice setup!

I wouldn't call it beautiful, but I use zeam launcher. It's simple and useful.

withbloodskies said:
I've tried every one of those ----
This is my setup.
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that globe thingy, is that part of the miui theme? i want that!

cpkfolief2 said:
that globe thingy, is that part of the miui theme? i want that!
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Thank you and its apart of Go Launcher Ex.
If you install it, go under preference - then effects ---> Icon Drawer? Sphere.
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Good launcher?

I'm looking for a launcher to use I am currently using adw but I tried go not a fan of either... I was hoping there was a launcher that let me place my icons and stuff without being on a grid... any ideas,
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toxicpaulution said:
I'm looking for a launcher to use I am currently using adw but I tried go not a fan of either... I was hoping there was a launcher that let me place my icons and stuff without being on a grid... any ideas,
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There is the Go Launcher and ADW Launcher like you said. Try LauncherPro or NovaLauncher. Just search the market for launchers. Or google. I think its all based on grid.

I've been trying them all was hoping someone knew something 3rd party not based through the market :/
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You can always use circle launcher for increased personalization.
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My favorite right now is Launcher 7 from the market. Its simple, stylish and customizable. I'm running that on top of CM7 with an ICS theme, and haven't looked back.

Where do you get themes for it I mean I've had It but wp7 never appealed to me
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I paid for adw launcher ex and love it. ive used launcher pro, go launcher and adw is my fave.

I too am using ex but I'm a person who wants something different all the time and these are just getting boring :/
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toxicpaulution said:
Where do you get themes for it I mean I've had It but wp7 never appealed to me
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There are no themes for Launcher 7 as far as I know. It's basically 2 screens; the WP7 style tiled grid, and the application list to the right. What you can do though is use your own images as icons, so it doesn't necessarily have to be a colored tile with the white icon in the middle (the default setup). Using a transparent.png and some images you like you can bend it to your liking. The CM7 ICS theme just affects the highlight color when selecting an app from the list and some small color accents when hitting the soft menu.
Before I found Launcher 7 I was using Launcher Pro, so that would be my next vote, then ADW.

I use Zeam. Love it.
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joe3681 said:
I use Zeam. Love it.
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Before going MIUI I loved Zeam
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Go Launcher EX is really good. I can't really think of any launcher not based on a grid but there are Circule Laucher that's not really a laucher but more of a "laucher" inside of a launcher. It look really good though. An alternative is WaveLauncher which is not bad either.

allenrb2 said:
Before going MIUI I loved Zeam
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I still use zeam with miui. With the Suave HD miui theme and dark fade dock it's pretty nice looking IMO
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If you want something completely different, you could tty Rocket Launcher. Not my thing, but kind of cool.

i used SPB Shell 3D for some time and thought that was really cool .

Not at 15$ its not awesome xD
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Launcher
I paid for ADW and used that for quite some time. I just purchased SPB Shell 3D and I have enjoyed it. The price tag is a bit steep but I have been using it on my Acer Iconia tablet and found it to be great!

I liked how you could change out the panels
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I'll cast another vote for Launcher Pro Plus. I'm a big fan of its widgets. The calendar widget is very clean, minimal, and lets you toggle easily between month and list views. I have LPP running on CM7 and it's incredibly stable. It's also very customizable. You can't do away with the grid layout, but at least you can change rows/columns. It also has a super smooth vertical scrolling app drawer, if you're into that.

I don't run widgets. Cost to much memory so I just keep it clean and simple. I only use one widget at a time
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[APP]Virtuous Widgets

So i decided to cruise the Virtuous Team website when i ran across this app. You can add widgets to your lockscreen as well as customize your shortcuts. There is a free and a paid version. just hit the link and read more about it and download.
http://www.virtuousrom.com/2012/09/virtuous-widgets-reinventing-sense.html
only for sense 4

Wow definitely cool! Thanks! I'll have to check that out.
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Already have widgetlocker in my paid apps list but will definitely buy this one if ever we get another update from virtuous infinity
Consider it as a thanks for the update

Anyone know which weather widget they are using on this image?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1453105&d=1351937222

ATZ-007 said:
Anyone know which weather widget they are using on this image?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1453105&d=1351937222
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I know this is late as hell, but I think that is the "Eye in Sky Weather" app.