Does using something like adw or a gingerbread launcher slow down the performance of the phone compared to the stock HTC sense and also is there any point in using them
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nope, they don't slow down much, but Sense launcher is waaaaaaaaaaaay better than any other launcher IMO, but it's a matter of personal choice.
shrome99 said:
nope, they don't slow down much, but Sense launcher is waaaaaaaaaaaay better than any other launcher IMO, but it's a matter of personal choice.
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Sry to say, but go launcher & adw have much more possibilities to modify (groups/folders in appdrawer is just one from a few) and go launcher is also an eyecandy and has like sense his own widget set (including skins) for contacts etc.
But like you said it's a matter of personal choice^^
kavenj said:
Does using something like adw or a gingerbread launcher slow down the performance of the phone compared to the stock HTC sense and also is there any point in using them
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Hey, it's a Desire S, Launchers can't slow us down!
Seriously, I haven't encountered (yet) slowness using launchers. I am only using Go Launcher EX though.
I am a fan of Go Launcher myself, but recently tried Launcher Pro again... and I must say I was blown away... I have Superkids MIUI installed which runs incredibly smooth and snappy and together with Launcher Pro the best combination I ever had on my DS. IMHO Sense is just a waste of space and resources...
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Yeah if you want to use a launcher use an aosp rom. Sense will still be running and will also be killing your battery
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dan-fish said:
Yeah if you want to use a launcher use an aosp rom. Sense will still be running and will also be killing your battery
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If your rooted you can kill it
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I am not rooted or anything how can I root . Is it possible without s - off
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kavenj said:
I am not rooted or anything how can I root . Is it possible without s - off
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It's possible with a goldcard, but with this you only can get temp root, that means you have to root it again after each restart.
If your interested in the procedure, look at the index thread.
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kavenj said:
I am not rooted or anything how can I root . Is it possible without s - off
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Check this vid, it has also written instruction on the description.
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What is the best rom you have used to help the battery life out?
HoneySense
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Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
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Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
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Diablo you used to make ROMs?
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Aosp RC 1
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If i got a new rom with out sense would i still loses the clock widget that would be the only one i would want to keep
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If i got a new rom with out sense would i still loses the clock widget that would be the only one i would want to keep
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Yes. Beautiful Widgets (paid app) has one similar. MIUI's weather/clock widget looks similar if you like the iOS look.
I've achieved the best battery life from MIUI (OC'd to 1.2ghz) with cattleprod's cyan04.7 Kernel running JuiceDefender. It's what I ended up sticking with after trying quite a few.
Personally, I love the look and feel of iOS so the added functionality of Android and much better battery life than stock is everything I could ask for.
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Get any rom that does NOT have sense or sense components, and u should be good. Examples: Gingerbeast, Android revolution + no sense patch
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Even with the no sense patch- sense framework is all still there, plus some sense apks that can't be removed.
Just pointing that out
TPGB Battery works great!
TPGB, hands down.
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Im achieving pretty good battery with CyanogenMod Nightly 96 with LorDmodHD-V4.5 and under volted with PUV
What is TPGB?
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Agree TPGB has had the best battery for me of 5 different roms I've tried, in my experience sense roms have had the worst
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What is TPGB?
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Its a rom, I believe it stands for Team Phoenix Gingerbread
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ST3ALTHPSYCH0 said:
Yes. Beautiful Widgets (paid app) has one similar. MIUI's weather/clock widget looks similar if you like the iOS look.
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Fancy widget pro> beautiful widgets
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I've tried just about every rom out there, and my experience is that there is not dramatic difference among them. The display is always the biggest consumer. Not matter what rom you're using, the display will consume what it's going to consume...
XAVierG
You state Honeysense. Are you v4 or V5? Plusbwhat settings because of couldn't get a full day out of the battery.
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Android revolution, cognition, and cm7 are good.
i personally want to use the original google android ui. so it use less ram and faster.
No, you're stuck with Sense 3.0 until custom ROMs are possible.
download "launcher pro" homescreen replacement till custom roms come out
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Gingerbread launcher is in the market just search gingerbread launcher
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Is there a way to get like a "sense" widget for the time and weather??
I like the weather and clouds going across the screen, but need the Launcher Pro for the buttons at the bottom..
duglas said:
Is there a way to get like a "sense" widget for the time and weather??
I like the weather and clouds going across the screen, but need the Launcher Pro for the buttons at the bottom..
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Fancy Widget Pro, Beautiful Widgets, Weather & Toggle Widget??
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i personally want to use the original google android ui. so it use less ram and faster.
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This is funny... I thought I was the only one who didn't like it. I really thought I was going to, but I find it just gets in the way.
I switched to LauncherPro (which I'm really happy with) and I stopped all the HTC related syncing stuff in the accounts setup. I'm not sure how much was saved, but it didn't seem to help much RAM and battery wise.
FWIW my wife hasn't had any complaints about it, and we both came from stock Android phones.
I can't wait to root this thing...
Did Launcher Pro not lag for you guys? I checked out the demo in the store and Launcher Pro chugged like none other. Who knows what they did to that demo before I picked it up though.
I really like LP. I saw a youtube video of the Sens. running it....looked great to me.
I'm running lpp on my sensation. It's a lot smoother than sense. No lag whatsoever.
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I'm running lpp on my sensation. It's a lot smoother than sense. No lag whatsoever.
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I am also running Launcher Pro and it runs great. No lag. On a side note, is it worth the $3.50 to get the 'Plus' version of Launcher Pro?
I installed Zeam to see if it would be slow. It ran fine. I actually noticed that some aspects of Sense shutdown when you use another launcher.
Try ADW Ex just for the mere fact that is supports hardware acceleration unlike LPP and the other homescreen replacements.
ridikolous said:
I'm running lpp on my sensation. It's a lot smoother than sense. No lag whatsoever.
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yea and stock with stupid widgets cause cant use sense widgets(again) when using lpp or adw or any other 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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)
I know this has probably been asked plenty of times, but I'm bored of cyanogenmod (again) and wanted people's opinions on the best as we seem to be getting a lot of official support now. Which sense rom is your favourite and reasons why please?
I've had my fun with ICS and am now waiting for a stable release so no ICS recommendations for ICS please.
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Choice of ROM is a very personal thing but at the moment I am using Endymion v3 and am extremely happy with it. It just seems to work, and I use it heavily for work - Bluetooth, Wireless, Calls, SMS, Camera, GPS etc
Simon.TS.HTC said:
Choice of ROM is a very personal thing but at the moment I am using Endymion v3 and am extremely happy with it. It just seems to work, and I use it heavily for work - Bluetooth, Wireless, Calls, SMS, Camera, GPS etc
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I've seen Endymion as the best choice and I would've switched back to it but the list has grown since I flashed Endymion which is why I wanted to know which people prefer now.
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Another vote for Endymion very nice rom with great support,even though I'm on aosp oxygen at the moment as it absolutely flys.
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I'm Endymion V3 and just wouldn't consider anything else to be honest .The help and support lowveld gives is amazing
i also use endymion v3 if i had the delight to use sense
I use Endymion 2.2 with the fixes from 3.0. I only like the stock look, so don't feel the need to theme and lose 200+mb.
It's all personal preference!
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I use Endymion 2.2 with the fixes from 3.0. I only like the stock look, so don't feel the need to theme and lose 200+mb.
It's all personal preference!
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But my actual system memory has gone up from 23mb to 73.7mb and even with all my crap on it still have 300mb Internal free
Another vote for Endymion here, awesome ROM.
campbs said:
Another vote for Endymion here, awesome ROM.
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+1
same here........I hope that you're now downloading it!
ben_pyett said:
+1
same here........I hope that you're now downloading it!
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Wow so nothing has changed I see! Downloading now. Thanks guys
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+1 to endymion v3 here too!! great sense 3.5 rom, excellent battery life and awesome tweaks!
The only gripe I have is the the sense 3.5 dockbar, I find it ugly and somewhat blown up, especially with the text (applications, personalization)
kept changing between the two-button bliss bar and stock 3.5 bar and couldn't settle on either
hope someone would make a sense 3.0 /2.1 dockbar mod for it!!
Is there a way to sense 3.5 rom has a normal font for the screen of our Desire S? Small fonts is something that annoys me a lot, and see how Rhyme rom only has something like that, but it seems that unfortunately proxuser left development of the Rom :/
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Is there a way to sense 3.5 rom has a normal font for the screen of our Desire S? Small fonts is something that annoys me a lot, and see how Rhyme rom only has something like that, but it seems that unfortunately proxuser left development of the Rom :/
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My problem too
I hate the small fonts, but I've started to get used to them in 3.5 now..
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olyloh6696 said:
My problem too
I hate the small fonts, but I've started to get used to them in 3.5 now..
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I still cant get used, a small font spoil the visual appearance of the entire rom
shrike011 said:
I still cant get used, a small font spoil the visual appearance of the entire rom
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Yeh.. I sort of got used to it now though
However when I went to use a Desire S in the store again, 2.1 sense, the icons and fonts were massive!! I was like wow!!
Also I used the Sensation XL, and sense 3.5 looks lovely on it, the icons are all giant and easy to see!
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olyloh6696 said:
Yeh.. I sort of got used to it now though
However when I went to use a Desire S in the store again, 2.1 sense, the icons and fonts were massive!! I was like wow!!
Also I used the Sensation XL, and sense 3.5 looks lovely on it, the icons are all giant and easy to see!
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So, i have to buy a phone with larger screen now ?
olyloh6696 said:
Yeh.. I sort of got used to it now though
However when I went to use a Desire S in the store again, 2.1 sense, the icons and fonts were massive!! I was like wow!!
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I have exactly the same sentiments when I flashed Sense 3.0 roms , especially the menu and settings fonts!!
still am using Sense 3.5 as my daily rom
lokiloki said:
I have exactly the same sentiments when I flashed Sense 3.0 roms , especially the menu and settings fonts!!
still am using Sense 3.5 as my daily rom
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Hyperion is based on the OTA though, so its got big fonts
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Hyperion is based on the OTA though, so its got big fonts
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AFAIK Hyperion is Sense 3.0 rom, not 3.5, right?
I'm currently running the go launcher but seems a little laggy... which is the best
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It's laggy if you have SuperOSR/CM7 because the proc speed is set to 600 Mhz by default on these two ROMs.
What you need to to do is go to Settings ->CyanogenMod Settings -> Peformance -> CPU Settings -> Max CPU frequency: 800 Mhz
That should fix all laggy issues you are seeing.
Thanks .alex worked like a charm... I'm using launcher pro and it now works fluidly also...
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miguel11691 said:
Thanks .alex worked like a charm... I'm using launcher pro and it now works fluidly also...
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Thanks,
I am using Go Launcher on i727. Doesn't seem laggy and never crashes. Batter still an issue unless I stop most active bloatware. True of all smartphones, S2 especially.
Using an upgraded samsung battery and have the cpu throttled down and still go launcher is my preferred choice. using SkyRocket Ice Scream Sandwich 7.3 ROM.
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Thanks,
I am using Go Launcher on i727. Doesn't seem laggy and never crashes. Batter still an issue unless I stop most active bloatware. True of all smartphones, S2 especially.
Using an upgraded samsung battery and have the cpu throttled down and still go launcher is my preferred choice. using SkyRocket Ice Scream Sandwich 7.3 ROM.
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There is a a ice cream sandwhich rom for the chacha?
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On the ChaCha, I use ADW because we can fully hide the dock (so there's more place for icons and widgets, it's not the same as when you hide the dock on Launcher Pro or Go Launcher) as I don't like vertical docks.
Good tip upping cpu- canes the battery life tho, just tried it today overall I like the speed but if I was a long time from charger could be bad!
sent usin' tapatalk innit.
qbert456 said:
Good tip upping cpu- canes the battery life tho, just tried it today overall I like the speed but if I was a long time from charger could be bad!
sent usin' tapatalk innit.
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The stock ROM has 800 set by default, that's why battery drains so fast.
i always use this launcher
works good for me and is smooth
only needs root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470713
Im using adw launcher ex. Its great! I made my own rom.. deleted all crappy apps.. deleted sense.. and replaced it with adw launcher ex.
Spacecaker do you use that one on the chacha?
I have been using ssLauncher for weeks now and it's easily my favorite.
It's atypical, extremely customizable, you can make really beautiful home screens and it works very well with landscape mode. Actually, my home screen scrolls down, so I have lots of widgets and icons and shortcuts that, otherwise, would have to go in a different screen, it's absolutely useful and free.
You can also share your designs, which is a huge plus, as people is starting to do so and there are some fantastic designs out there!
Adw ex is the best ...download for free at 4shared.com
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Shahid9559 said:
Adw ex is the best ...download for free at 4shared.com
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Tut tut, support the developer and buy it. I bought it when it was the 10p sale lol
Shahid9559 said:
Adw ex is the best ...download for free at 4shared.com
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At the same time XDA has a rule regarding piracy so I'd modify the message honestly.
Big Launcher is the best.
Nooo....downloaded for free at 4shared ....search- adw.apk
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Dont go for launchers ....flash custom roms like cyanogen....n install superb themes for ur phone by theme chooser app....which is preinstalled in rom
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Shahid9559 said:
Nooo....downloaded for free at 4shared ....search- adw.apk
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4shared is a hosting site that usually holds pirated software
we dont support piracy!!!
ajeevlal said:
we dont support piracy!!!
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Then buy it
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