Google decided stupidly to limit folder size to 16 apps like I was using an iphone or something.
Is their a mod available that brings back the "unlimited" folders like in gingerbread?
im am not shure there is a mod for that, but what i know is there is a better launcher out there similar to ics launcher but has more customization(better):
trebuchet launcher
Nova launcher
allenxx said:
im am not shure there is a mod for that, but what i know is there is a better launcher out there similar to ics launcher but has more customization(better):
trebuchet launcher
Nova launcher
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nova launcher wont let me change maximum apps in a folder.
still locked at 16
The original version of Nova Launcher allowed 25 apps in the folder. I wonder if the update to 4.0.3 messed that up...
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I just got the Nexus S. Before installing CM 7 i tried out the stock launcher with a live wallpaper running. I was surprised at how smooth it was and that it had a very nice way of scrolling through the app drawer. After installing CM7 and launcher pro plus i noticed that opening the app drawer wasn't as smooth with a live wallpaper running and it didn't have the nice way of scrolling. Launcher pro has many more features but the stock did have that smoothness. Is there anyway to get this on launcher pro?
You could try playing with the settings and see if you can normalize it.
There are other alternatives to launchers if you like.
ADW Launcher EX (Paid), ADW Launcher (Free), GO Launcher EX, and more.
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You could try playing with the settings and see if you can normalize it.
There are other alternatives to launchers if you like.
ADW Launcher EX (Paid), ADW Launcher (Free), GO Launcher EX, and more.
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not sure what you mean by normailzing. also i would like to use launcher pro only. thanks!
Launcher pro is almost always smoother than stock launcher. But with live wallpaper I know what you mean with the choppy app drawer. Only solution is use static wallpaper instead.
damn that sucks..thanks anyways
The only launcher where the app drawer stays smooth with a live wallpaper selected is the stock launcher, all the other ones get choppy.
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Vandam500 said:
The only launcher where the app drawer stays smooth with a live wallpaper selected is the stock launcher, all the other ones get choppy.
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is there a reason for this or a fix? also is there anyway i can get the stock launcher back onto nexus s with cm7?
njiwani said:
is there a reason for this or a fix? also is there anyway i can get the stock launcher back onto nexus s with cm7?
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yes find launcher2.apk and put it onto the phone.
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yes find launcher2.apk and put it onto the phone.
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Here is a thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933517 it's a zip that removes adw and add stock launcher
Stock launcher is the only one that can use hardware acceleration therefore it will always be faster/smoother than any 3rd party launcher.
with the exception of UD Launcher which was used in nscollab for only two releases. Loved it because it was just as smooth and basically the same as the stock launcher but gave you more home-screens and a 5 button dock option and saved a lot of battery even!!!
But then again I guess it is based directly on the stock launcher - at least that'd be my guess.
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Stock launcher is the only one that can use hardware acceleration therefore it will always be faster/smoother than any 3rd party launcher.
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is this true? does the stock launcher use hardware acceleration?
anirudh.pullela said:
is this true? does the stock launcher use hardware acceleration?
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yes it does, only on the nexus s so far with gingerbread. other phones it is powered by the CPU like normal. i guess google wanted to take advantage of the nexus s powerful hardware. just wish they did it for the rest of the phone, like the web browser, etc.
Yes that's true. Stock Launcher is smoother than ADW, ADW EX and LauncherPro.
I realized that a few weeks ago.
How do i enable the stock launcher? I downloaded Gingerbread Launcher from the market? is that the same thing?
Hi Guys.
I just rooted my Nexus S and installed CyanogenMod 7 (Stable). Everything is working fine but I have one possibly stupid question to ask.
Before when I had stock Android the app drawer had a 3D effect which is now gone. I have looked through both the Cyanogenmod settings and the ADW Launcher settings and I cant seem to find a way to enable it.
If someone could point me in the right direction I would be thankful.
Menu -> Settings -> ADW Launcher -> (I use ADW EX so it might appear different) UI Settings -> Drawer Settings -> App Drawer style
The ADW Launcher in CM7 is different from ADW EX and ADW Free on the market.
also launcher pro has the 3d app drawer effect, and its now working perfect on cyan 7. but to answer your question, cyan 7 comes wtih ADW lanucher, not the stock launcher. so ADW prob has to turn on that setting and it will work...or use launcher pro. or push the stock launcher back to your phone.
Thanks. I downloaded ADW Launcher EX from the Marketplace since that feature wasn't available in the Cyanogenmod version.
@ RogerPodacter
How would you go about pushing the stock launcher? As I also am running cm7 but want the stock launcher.
Thanks in advance.
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@ RogerPodacter
How would you go about pushing the stock launcher? As I also am running cm7 but want the stock launcher.
Thanks in advance.
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get launcher2.apk and put it in /data/app or /system/app/ via adb / file manager
or find frank707's mod that removes adw and puts stock launcher, but you lose a lot of customization
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933517
Hello,
I just wanted to ask if someone ever tried to restore apex_data (renamed so it fits to nova) into nova launcher. the data file stores the homescreen layout and since this is the same in both launchers i was wondering if it could work?
Reason why im asking is that im using apex launcher right now and i want to try nova but i do not want to put all the apps back on their screen position...
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Matt
not possible.. However you can use an app called desk migrate.. it is used to migrate home screen settings from one launcher too other.. it works on go launcher.. don't know if it works with other launcher too.. you can give it a try..
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At least on my GB phone desk migrate worked perfectly to get the Homescreens of the other launchers.
But havent tested it on ICS so far.
I have yet to get DeskMigrate to do anything in ICS. I've like to copy LauncherPro's desktops to Apex or Nova, but it does nothing. Offers which launcher to copy from, and that's it.
i guess nova settings can be restored in apex
My gf currently has the skyrocket from [email protected] and just updated to ics. I have the epic touch 4g and I go to settings, all, then clear defaults on two launcher to get the pure ics launcher. However I have noticed that the skyrocket does not have the plain launcher. Only tw launcher. Is there .a yto enable ics launcher without downloading a launcher. I thought Google required all phones on ics to have the default launcher as well.
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My gf currently has the skyrocket from [email protected] and just updated to ics. I have the epic touch 4g and I go to settings, all, then clear defaults on two launcher to get the pure ics launcher. However I have noticed that the skyrocket does not have the plain launcher. Only tw launcher. Is there .a yto enable ics launcher without downloading a launcher. I thought Google required all phones on ics to have the default launcher as well.
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no it only has TW. download Apex Launcher from the Market. Its exactly like the stock ics launcher but better
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no it only has TW. download Apex Launcher from the Market. Its exactly like the stock ics launcher but better
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+1
You can also try Nova launcher
Yeah only he TW trash. Flash CM9. It doesn't have TW. It cones with trebuchet and is the spitting image of the default ics launcher complete with the persistent search bar. But if you don't want to go through the ROM flashing process then apex or nova launcher is for you. Both are virtually the same and amazing. Some have different options but both great. I go with nova prime for the ability to folder some apps in the app drawer which was always something I had been looking for. I'd suggest you and her play around with the available launchers to see which suits best.
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I'm using CM10 at my device, nightly 24/09, with Nemus Launcher.
Nightly 12/09 were working fine at wallpapers, but when I updated for 24/09 I no more could to use live wallpapers, there isn't option for such. I was using HD Ocean wallpaper, between others live wallpapers.
Nemus Launcher doesnt manage wallpapers, it leaves such a task charged to the OS. GO Launcher was heavy when I upgraded from Gingerbread for CM10 at my Motorola Defy+ (before 1GHz, now 1.2GHz). I dont tested whether GO Launcher is until heavy with last nightly, but I'm wanting a light launcher, however with folders organization at the drawer of apps and wallpaper management.
Any suggestion?
Nova launcher
hi
I've been using Nova Launcher (see market)
Haven't tried Apex yet.
There is premium version of Nova launcher which allows you to use gestures as well.
best of luck!
I read the description of Nova Launcher Prime, it says:
"Nova Launcher Prime unlocks the following features in Nova Launcher:
Drawer Groups:
Folders in App Drawer
Unlimited custom tabs
Organize apps into tabs and folders in the app drawer.
Gestures
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Hide Apps
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Dock Swipes
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Therefore, only Nova Launcher Prime can satisfy the features I want, but I have pay for it. I will consider the changing for Nova Launcher.
Nightly ROM of 24/09 is drainning the battery. For the first time since bought my Defy+ the battery discharged fully, Im considering to regress for 12/09 ROM.
Thanks nserver!:good:
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Nova > Apex..
Nova Launcher isn't able install live wallpapers over current ROM.
Neither Go Launcher is able. Live wallpaper option is unavailable on all launchers already tested with current ROM. So I tried set a live Go Wallpaper, then Go Launcher displayed a message saying my device doesn't support live wallpapers and what I should upgrade firmware.:crying:
Waiting for a new ROM by Quarks...
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Nova Launcher isnt able install live wallpapers over current ROM...
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Sad...