Launcher [request] - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

Is there any way someone can port touchwiz 4.0 from the T-Mobile galaxy s 2 to work with our kj6 roms? (Valahalla, octane v3, etc). I know about touchwiz 4.5 but its very unstable on my phone for some reason and its app sorting in the app drawer does not work. I love how smooth tw4 is compared to others like launcher pro and adw and I just think it looks soo much better. I appreciate it if anyone can help. I'm sure other memebers would like this as well. Thanks!
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icy56 said:
Is there any way someone can port touchwiz 4.0 from the T-Mobile galaxy s 2 to work with our kj6 roms? (Valahalla, octane v3, etc). I know about touchwiz 4.5 but its very unstable on my phone for some reason and its app sorting in the app drawer does not work. I love how smooth tw4 is compared to others like launcher pro and adw and I just think it looks soo much better. I appreciate it if anyone can help. I'm sure other memebers would like this as well. Thanks!
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Try that 360 launcher I posted until you find what you are looking for. Its smooth and stable and gets updated every few Weeks very beautiful like miui launcher with an app drawer also zeam launcher is smooth
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icy56 said:
Is there any way someone can port touchwiz 4.0 from the T-Mobile galaxy s 2 to work with our kj6 roms? (Valahalla, octane v3, etc). I know about touchwiz 4.5 but its very unstable on my phone for some reason and its app sorting in the app drawer does not work. I love how smooth tw4 is compared to others like launcher pro and adw and I just think it looks soo much better. I appreciate it if anyone can help. I'm sure other memebers would like this as well. Thanks!
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Try flashing this in CWM.
Tested on a highly modified KJ6, but it worked.

Doesn't work on Valhalla
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ericmpanda said:
Doesn't work on Valhalla
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didn't work on new octane either
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Heres the post that he got the zip from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158266
Follow the instructions and it will work.
Furthermore, I'm running Valhalla- it comes with this launcher, the modified touchwiz 4, on there. You do not need this for valhalla.

finch8423 said:
Heres the post that he got the zip from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158266
Follow the instructions and it will work.
Furthermore, I'm running Valhalla- it comes with this launcher, the modified touchwiz 4, on there. You do not need this for valhalla.
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That's tw4.5 though..... it has made my phone reboot ever since froyo days. Whenever I do something ram intensive on that launcher, my phone reboots. I never experience that with others like launcher pro. And how the app drawer doesn't sort properly is a pain. Thanks for the help though..
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finch8423 said:
Heres the post that he got the zip from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158266
Follow the instructions and it will work.
Furthermore, I'm running Valhalla- it comes with this launcher, the modified touchwiz 4, on there. You do not need this for valhalla.
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Actually I made the cwm zip from an apk I found while googling for touch wiz 4.0 apk lol it worked so I thought it was worth posting. I've never used 4 or 4.5 and I got the wrong one, lol sorry for the confusion. It was mislabeled and I have no experience with the either of them. Sorry for getting confused guys ill try to find 4.0 tonight again lol
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icy56 said:
That's tw4.5 though..... it has made my phone reboot ever since froyo days. Whenever I do something ram intensive on that launcher, my phone reboots. I never experience that with others like launcher pro. And how the app drawer doesn't sort properly is a pain. Thanks for the help though..
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The 4.5 comes from the fact that it was a modified version of 4. This launcher automatically comes configured with the stay in ram feature selected- it's been awhile but I am sure that Launcherpro has that feature as well, but it is by default off. Try disabling that and see if it just fc's the launcher (thus resulting in a restart of the launcher) as opposed to your phone crashing. Thats really the only thing that would separate it from other launchers. You can turn the 3d effects off as well to help with the ram. I always make sure to kill passive processes- then again I do not use octane so I am not sure how it runs.
I never had problems with the app drawer. You can change the sorting preferences in the preferences menu of the launcher. It is by default on unrestricted, but you can change it to alphabetical.

finch8423 said:
The 4.5 comes from the fact that it was a modified version of 4. This launcher automatically comes configured with the stay in ram feature selected- it's been awhile but I am sure that Launcherpro has that feature as well, but it is by default off. Try disabling that and see if it just fc's the launcher (thus resulting in a restart of the launcher) as opposed to your phone crashing. Thats really the only thing that would separate it from other launchers. You can turn the 3d effects off as well to help with the ram. I always make sure to kill passive processes- then again I do not use octane so I am not sure how it runs.
I never had problems with the app drawer. You can change the sorting preferences in the preferences menu of the launcher. It is by default on unrestricted, but you can change it to alphabetical.
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I tried turning that off, launcher won't even open anymore so I had to reinstall it. Tried running it for a day but it just doesn't work on my phone which is currently running valahlla final. I have the app drawer set to alphabetical but it still doesn't sort properly. If I install a lot of new apps or delete a lot of apps, there are lots of blank spaces and the only way to get rid of the spaces is to manually move each app one by one which is really a big pain. I just want stock touchwiz 4. I hope someone can get it to work on this phone. After playing with my brother's galaxy s 2, none of the launchers on the market feel anywhere close to that smooth.
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Were's our hero? Lol It would be very candid to have full working TW4 launcher on kj6.
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try go launcher im using on gb 2.3.6 and its super smooth and highly customizable the dev updates very often and takes requests

dnahughes said:
try go launcher im using on gb 2.3.6 and its super smooth and highly customizable the dev updates very often and takes requests
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Yeah go launcher is pretty good. Still isn't as fast as launcher pro though. I really wish we had a stock touchwiz 4 launcher for this phone. Tw4.5 freezes too much and no other launcher out there really comes close to how fluid tw4 is. I've tried like every launcher in the market too.
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dnahughes said:
try go launcher im using on gb 2.3.6 and its super smooth and highly customizable the dev updates very often and takes requests
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Why are you resurrecting old threads and posting the same thing in each one?

Related

What launcher are you using

I recently updated to 2.3.5 and of course its not the best launcher or even close .now i'm using zeam launcher and its snappy and clean, what are you guys using
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I use Launcher Pro, works nicely for what I need it for.
Only issue is I get FC's every time I reboot my phone. Anyone else see this issue?
I use launcher pro plus, it works the best for me, and it is very customizable.
No force close for me.
Go Launcher here.. it doesn't have the biggest category of themes but is simple and stable which works for me
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
alexmacadoo said:
I use Launcher Pro, works nicely for what I need it for.
Only issue is I get FC's every time I reboot my phone. Anyone else see this issue?
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Its always redrawing and I hate that. And it hasn't been updated in a long time
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I use ADW EX. I used to use Zeam because it uses the least resources but I like some of the added features in ADW EX.
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Currently using Go Launcher EX. I love it.
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Go launcher here too.
Gingerbread 2.3.5 Humble Charge 4G
Launcher
Spb is the nicest launcher I have ever used
Go launcher
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What's the fastest launcher?
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So far with qqlaunchers new updates, I haven't had any home screen redraws or force closes
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alexmacadoo said:
I use Launcher Pro, works nicely for what I need it for.
Only issue is I get FC's every time I reboot my phone. Anyone else see this issue?
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Mine does the same thing on a reboot (has done it with three different ROMs) but other than that it works perfectly. INsTANT response & absolutely no redraw issues whatever.
I won't use anything else.
~John
I use Golauncher with their Transparency themed widgets.
Go Launcher EX
I liked Zeam, but then I tried QQ Launcher and I've stayed with it.
Another vote for Go Launcher EX, been great on EP3HA.
No redraws at all.
Go launcher. I've used LPP, ADW and Go, and I like Go the best. All three are good in different ways.
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TW4 launcher from an old Eclipse rom. I love the way it looks.
launcher pro.

[Q] Recommended Launchers and or ROMs

Hello, I was just making this new post for anyone that has been playing around with the I727 or I727R
I have used ADW launcher but it does not seem to have ALL the features of TWlauncher
Anyone have any recommendations on launcher or rom? have a post
I used ADW in the past but after a lot of freezing and other problem, I switched to Go! launcher and love it.
unibombz said:
Hello, I was just making this new post for anyone that has been playing around with the I727 or I727R
I have used ADW launcher but it does not seem to have ALL the features of TWlauncher
Anyone have any recommendations on launcher or rom? have a post
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Go Launcher ex and skyrocketerrrrr rom and kernel from Da_G its good!
I see, yes I am using ADW, seems ok.
Is there any way to change or add fonts, the phone ships with 3 fonts. I have tried some apps and have installed some fonts but i can not access them from settings>display>screen display>font style
I can not use Da_G rom and kernal on my I727R
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I see, yes I am using ADW, seems ok.
Is there any way to change or add fonts, the phone ships with 3 fonts. I have tried some apps and have installed some fonts but i can not access them from settings>display>screen display>font style
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I use Rom Toolbox for my fonts. Great app! you can download a free or paid version. after installing the font from Rom Toolbox, select Default in settings/display/screen display/font style.
I'm using GO launcher. I used to use Launcher Pro but I didn't want to pay for all the cool widgets that this seems to come with for FREE.
I've been using are but everyone seems to love go launcher
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+1 for Go Launcher.
This is my 1st Android phone (er.. 2nd if you count the SGS2 I exchanged), and this is my first 3rd party launcher. So far, very happy w/ it.
QQlauncher
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I use LauncherPro with Alien #2 on Da_G's kernel.
Alien #2w/touchwiz...like buttah
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kornklown69 said:
QQlauncher
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Thanks for that reference, hadn't found that one yet. Going to give it a try. Regina home works great on this phone, tried it once on my captivate = lots of lag. With the dual processor it flies though. Its a resource killer but great for showing off. I use adw for everyday purposes and LCD resolution app, set to 200. This let's you take advantage of the 4.5" screen IMO.
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bacheezy said:
Alien #2w/touchwiz...like buttah
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what do you mean like buttah??? its SUPER CHOPPY.
the only smooth launcher is launcher pro.
I'm using Go Launcher and love it.
But it does crash sometimes in the sense that the launch icons all turn into "+" symbols. Also sometimes I'll have to press more than once to launch something.
TW is not choppy for me. I don't know man...I have also flipped Willy nilly between different roms (stock root, all alien builds, s-stocketeer (1.0 & 1.5), back too nandroid, & once odinĀ»to stock (almost forgot i flashed CRT off zip as soon as it was posted as well). All without a hitch, not sure if its dumb luck or what. I got my I727
on launch day & have followed forum ocd stylee. I have read several more experienced users @ least temporarily flame out with fc's. My device has been a rock.........so far
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I've been using the ICS Launcher now on mine and have been enjoying it. Very fast scrolling and I love the looks.
I've used Launcher Pro, ADW EX, and SPB Shell in the past. All good launchers. For customizing, ADW Ex is one of my favorites.
You may just have to try them all.
You can use ROM Toolbox for fonts, they have a ton on there. I have tried a few of the other tweaks but they have not worked and I end up restoring.
The Best and most supported Launcher
I have tried ADW EX and all the launchers out there. I am now using and loving " GO LAUNCHER" it constanly has updates, widgets, SMS app and themes for everything- VERY VERY customizable- Alot of themes and wigets are absolutely free !!! Runs fast also- Try it out- you will now be disappointed....
CZ Eddie said:
I'm using Go Launcher and love it.
But it does crash sometimes in the sense that the launch icons all turn into "+" symbols. Also sometimes I'll have to press more than once to launch something.
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those symbols are not a crash.....lol thats just you scrolling through the dock.
it allows for 15 icons in the bottom dock and you scroll though them. or hope thats what it is.
i use Go Launcher as well. will try QQlauncher.

Making my SGS 4G... Smoother?

Hey Guys, I myself am an active cross platform user. I'll switch from Mac to PC and from my Android to my iPhone. I love my Android and all the features but I want it to be smooth! I mean just simple transition's and apps I want to be... smoother. I currently use LauncherPro and have used many other Launchers. They just don't satisfy. Could you all suggest me some ways to make my phone much more smoother? Thank you
Flash a ROM or install one of the tweaks.
Use Titanium to uninstall or freeze bloat ware, convert your launcher to a system app, and maybe try Spare Parts for making transitions/animations smoother
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hey whats up.. what rom would you flash.. like what tweeks as well.. im running valhalla final..
You can remove most bloatware easily with my SGS4G Debloater. There's a link in my forum signature, right below this post. Removing bloatware will speed up your phone.
Yeah I've removed a bunch of bloatware my phone actually isn't bad at all, I'm just curious about a decent launcher... I've read the launcher thread, but I'm not vibing any of them.. One thing though is it okay to freeze the one launcher while you're using the other launcher??
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Yeah I've removed a bunch of bloatware my phone actually isn't bad at all, I'm just curious about a decent launcher... I've read the launcher thread, but I'm not vibing any of them.. One thing though is it okay to freeze the one launcher while you're using the other launcher??
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Yeah, but even if you have all of them installed and defrosted they won't really conflict. If you press the home key you can switch between them. Pretty handy for testing
I'm really liking that spb one.. But I'm not sure about spending fifteen bucks for something that doesn't get updated.. But I just love the whole layout of that launcher..
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I love GO Launcher EX.
zeam its the lightest launcher on the market. Not as customizable as launcher pro but still gets support.
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i like go launcher as well
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I run Valhalla as well with lighting zap, zeam launcher, fast animations, and the kj6 beta kernel. My phone performs noticeably better than the 4s stock with boot time and app opening. Transitions are similar and scrolling long lists seem to perform better on the 4s. Assuming you are actively comparing the two, What differences are you noticing that tempted you to start this thread?
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Tw4 launcher?

Hey everyone. I don't like tw 4.5 cause I think its buggy. The launcher in infinity is good but it isn't just a simple apk copy and paste. Do you.know of any other tw4 launchers compatable with the charge
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Hey everyone. I don't like tw 4.5 cause I think its buggy. The launcher in infinity is good but it isn't just a simple apk copy and paste. Do you.know of any other tw4 launchers compatable with the charge
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I've asked this before myself and from what I've been told there is no way to just add TW4 to any ROM. I think it needs to be cooked into a ROM and a whole bunch of stuff needs to be tweaked to get it to work properly. Obviously IMNUTS would be able to answer this way better than me.
Other than infinity, I know the old version of eclipse runs TW4, but its way outdated.
Yeah that's what imnuts said. He said he cooked his is. It would be nice if someone ported just the launcher without the stuff of tw 4.5
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Maybe there is a go launcher that is just like tw4?
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Maybe there is a go launcher that is just like tw4?
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Go launcher themes change how stuff looks, not how the launcher functions.

ICS style on ANY ROM

This may be old news for a lot of a people, but since I can't find any mention of it in the G2x Forums, then I figured there were probably still enough people who don't know about it to warrant a new thread.
If you're like me and got tired of the instabilities of ICS roms and switched to a GB one, but missed the look and feel of ICS, then here is your answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636393
Holo Launcher works for 2.2 and above. I've been running it on top of HFP 2.2 for 3 days with no problems. It does a great job of giving you an ICS feel on your GB ROM and also features pinch previews and scrollable docks. I recommend using this with a rom that supports Theme Chooser to fully customize your device and really get that Sandwich feel (or whatever other feel you want )
thats pretty cool, gonna try this when i get home, thanks for posting this!
I've been using it for 2 days and it is nice and gives the same exact feel of stock launcher of 4.0.4 without the lag haha, I wish Widgets would work but it is only a beta ;-)
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mt3g said:
I've been using it for 2 days and it is nice and gives the same exact feel of stock launcher of 4.0.4 without the lag haha, I wish Widgets would work but it is only a beta ;-)
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Widgets are working for me. Just not in the ICS style of pulling them from the app drawer, which is not a huge deal for me.
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Widgets are working for me. Just not in the ICS style of pulling them from the app drawer, which is not a huge deal for me.
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Only if it had lock screen gesture and delete/uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. The two things that won't let me go of the Golauncher.
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Only if it had lock screen gesture and delete/uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. The two things that won't let me go of the Golauncher.
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My current rom supports lockscreen gestures (I use them frequently). And if you hold down on an app from the app drawer, drag it to the delete/trash icon, and hold it there, it turns into an uninstall icon. Note: this only works with downloaded apps and not system apps.***
Oh.. and I appreciate thanks, but if you try the launcher and like it, please show your support and thanks to dev in the original thread linked in the OP. Thanks!
Its Ok, doesn't compare to ADW with the ICS Sqrd paid theme is smooth silky Butter!
I tried this before, it's not bad but I'd rather use GO Launcher EX with an ICS theme. It's just way smoother for my phone.
The jelly bean update is nice.... People don't seem to like the search bar but I think it's cool
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With the newest update, I had to "keep it in memory" for it to work right

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