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What is the best or most functional home screen launcher on the market for the Droid X? Not sure witch one to buy.
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I love launcher pro
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I woulnd't buy anything. I'd with one of the free ones like ADW or Launcher Pro.
Launcher Pro...
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I love Launcher Pro, which is free. But if you buy Launcher Pro Plus you get some AWESOME widgets, including the Facebook widget which is the best facebook app available IMHO. Also get messaging, twitter, calendar, and people widgets. They are some of the nicest widgets on the market and you get them all while supporting a great developer who is always improving his app.
+1 for LP. Use the free one first, then you will be UPgrading in no time.
picked up launcher pro not sure why many use adw. IMO LP works much better. gl with your choice.
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What is the best or most functional home screen launcher on the market for the Droid X? Not sure witch one to buy.
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I think it really depends on who you talk to. Some like ADW, others (like myself) love or prefer Launcher Pro (or Pro Plus, which is the paid version).
I like LP+ because of the very functional widgets that come with, along with the very nice widget resizer that works on ALL widgets. Both of these features come with the paid version of LP+. What really endeared me to LP+ over ADW was the memory settings. ADW when I tried it really ran my system down into stutter territory. LP+ in stock settings did this, but what it had over and above ADW was the ability to custom tweek its memory settings. I found a balance of settings in LP+ that really allowed it to run lightly on my system and aside from giving it time (say about 10 seconds or so) initially to build the caches on startup and after a long time out of the launcher, it really flies. That's b/c I have it set to load up all its relevant caches first and keep them unless heap memory is needed. That means valuable cpu clock time isn't spent building caches or spent refilling the cache for redrawing when I switch homescreens.
Also, the customizable dock and icons was a major selling point. I also like having the ability to have multiple docks (only running just one right now, but still, I can see future situations where it would be nice to have multiple docks) and have gestures enabled on top of the dock icons, giving each the possibility of an alternate function (doubling the amount of stuff one can launch from the dock.... including custom-programable activities).
I don't know about the responsiveness of the devs for ADW, so don't take this as any statement concerning them, but the developer for LP+ is quite active and listens to his users. His own forum is quite active and he's involved on there, as are his forum mods. Suggestions are listened to, and if viable and practical they are implemented, and we've seen this happen.
So, all in all, I really love LP+ and find it to really be a superior launcher program. The brief time I spent using ADW I felt it was neat but didn't really offer anything that made it shine above LP+, but it did have some flaws that while not deal-breakers collectively or in and of themselves, still essentially turned the balance of favor for me clearly over to LP+.
I prefer LauncherPro. Have used ADW briefly but always go back to LP. Even upgraded to the Plus version.
In the LauncherPro settings under General, I checked the Droid Hack and noticed some apps would hang when I would exit them. Unchecked this option and it improved performance, but there is still some lag sometimes.
Was wondering if anyone can post optimal settings here so we can try them out. I purchased the Pro lisence.
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+1 on LauncherPro Plus! Hard to beat, and the sense type widgets are awesome! I barely miss the sense ui on my incredible.
they are both fantastic. LP widgets (especially themed) and 3d drawer look awesome and another plus with the dock. ADW though i find to be nices scrolling through homescreens and the upswipe to bring up a new osx-like dock is appealing. That being said im running both with ADW as my hard button default home, 10 homescreens between the two of them, LP used for "large" widgets and ADW for shortcuts and smaller widgets. It switches launchers instantly thru dock shortcuts so i wont be getting rid of either one of them. Attempting to skin them 2 different colors isnt going so well tho...
How do you keep your phone from stuttering and lagging running two cpu-demanding launcher setups? With all those screens and the need for quick redraws, your heap memory has GOT to be ready to burst.
I was actually pretty surprised. Android does a pretty damn good job managing resources it seems. I do keep setcpu at 1k all the time unless the screen is off or im under 20%, which is never. That probably helped. I honestly didnt expect it to work this well though
add me up on the LP users...
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Launcher Pro....no contest. ADW launcher is ok but Cyanogen like to talk @#$%
Launcherpro ftw!!!! never use ADW it is pure crap compared to LP
I am surprised no one has mentioned Zeam. Pretty good. And there is a thread right here on XDA...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664149
I like some of the settings (swipe up for app drawer, swipe down for taskbar, double tap for dialer etc).
I have LaincherPro+, but right now I am using Zeam.
I’ve been using launcher pro plus since I bought my DX at launch. It's been great and has lots of options to customize the hell out of the phone.
I installed the Inspired Ace Rom and my all apps page now scrolls page by page instead of the continuous way it did before. I noticed this with some other ROM like CoreDroid also.
Anyone know how to change this back?
Install launcher pro, adw launcher I guess.
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ADW Launcher has that option available. I have not used others.
That is how the new sense launchers work. Unless someone modifies it to scroll differently you will have to get used to it or use another launcher. Personally I don't like it either so I use folders when I use the sense now.
That's what I was afraid of. I'm not too keen on installing and customizimg another launcher.
It seems that it is a setting somewhere that could be changed. I would ask the dev of inspired ace but I don't have enough posts.
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I use ZEAM launcher. I know its a different launcher, but when I moved between android versions, and different ROMs, this is the only app that lets my home screen stay the same. Devs might pack a different launcher app in their ROMs. So it might be better if u could put on a launcher that u can take between various installs. My 2 cents.
Simple poll for you guys, just want to know some pro's and con's of each launcher and how well each functions on the tablet.
I have tested most of these on my SGS II but have only been using the stock one on my Transformer.
SO what are you guys using?
Stock. Tried all of the other three and keep coming back to stock. Just seems so much cleaner and quicker.
ADW is smooth, but it's confusing with all it's options and settings. It took me some time to find the settings that work best for me. Definitely works for me as I haven't tried other launchers.
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Stock. Tried all of the other three and keep coming back to stock. Just seems so much cleaner and quicker.
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Agreed. The nontablet launchers are too odd on tablets and ADW Ex just seemed a little off.
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Stock for me, hopefully with ICS we will get something like Nova Launcher, I love it on my Nexus, just ike stock with more options
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ADWex for me, it has it's issues but once you get past them and merge it with
multi-picture live wall paper and simple text it's really quite nice. Just wish they would optimize it more for tablets.
ADW has way more options but with the latest Revolver build, I have started migrating back to stock (re aranging all my apps and stuff) because it uses up less memory and feels pretty damn smooth with default settings. Still, if you want to choose everything and run live wallpapers with little or no lag, ADW EX is a better launcher.
Im surprised more people dont use GO Launcher, its a great launcher, i use it on my SGS II
I use Go Launcher as well. I use it on my ZTE Warp, Herotab C8, and the TF101. I have used ADW and other launchers, but keep coming back to Go Launcher. It's just so versatile and easy to use. The addon's make it worthwhile also.
Stock
For me Stock on the Transformer seems very smooth and seamless, no reason to switch it up. However with other tablets I did like to use VTL
I have tried stock / pro launcher / go launcher / regina / spb shell 3d / adw ex
Out of all of the above i like adw ex it is the quickest most durable launcher i have used.
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Add one for Stock, I have tried the others and they don't seem like they are meant for tablets. The only thing I miss is adjustable widgets. Other than that, stock seems like it just works. I do wish we had more options to manipulate the app drawer, and maybe a dock. Other than that....
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Yeah i love the stock launcher but want more options like trebuchet or nova. any way to port these to honeycomb?
Stock!
Agree that all others are a bit confusing, but still, saw beautiful screen from people using them.
ADW ex is my choice for those that want to tweak.. it's not quite as smooth as the Stock Launcher, but its the best alternative.
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ADW ex is my choice for those that want to tweak.. it's not quite as smooth as the Stock Launcher, but its the best alternative.
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Are you new to tweaking??
I have ADW EX as the default system launcher, apk in /system/app/ and killed the stock one its way way faster than stock and can be kept simple or really complex plus it doesnt seem to slow down as much with widgets unlike stock and is a smaller size launcher than stock.
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The only tablet optimized launchers are Stock and ADW ex launcher, Go launcher, Launcher pro and the others are still designed for mobile phones. Mainly because they have that stupid dock that can't change orientation. At least ADW ex has the option to remove it and or make it better.
ADW EX Launcher is my choice at the moment. I've tried:
Stock - Not enough customization options available, especially the option to resize widgets
SPB 3D - Very impressive looking and much more suited for tablets than for phones (in my opinion), but didn't seem to work properly with MultiPicture Live Wallpapers. Can't seem to be able to make each screen with a different wallpaper. Gave up on it and went back to ADW EX.
Regina - Good, but not great and still has the same lag that I experienced when I tried it on my phone too.
So ADW EX seems to be my most successful. Any others out there that are just as friendly with customizations, and provide a smooth, mostly lag-free launcher experience???? If so, let me know...
I use iLauncher at the moment. Try using it with custom icons. Its simple, clean and superfast, except for the swipe to the "Search" page.
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I used ADWex for a while. I ended up uninstalling it trying to isolate an issue causing the system to lag. The lag went away, though I have no idea for sure if it was ADW or something else.
After going through a ton of different ADW configs, I found I just didn't have enough reasons to run it. What I really wanted was the expandable folders, and I found using the stock launcher with CircleLauncher widgets did a good job of bundling my icons into groups...
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.dbware.circlelauncher&hl=en
I'll probably stick with this until ICS comes out, and then see what is out there.
Hey guys just letting everyone know that the GO Dev Team has just released the beta for GO Launcher HD v1.0 -- a TABLET SPECIFIC version of their famous GO Launcher EX.
Check it out:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/03/go-launcher-hd-v1-0-beta/
Fantastic. Exactly what I wanted the tablet version to be.
Issues:
6th folder created does not stay. The folder deletes and the icons are dumped to the all apps page.
Spelling mistake for the word "systme" When adding a widget. Should be "system".
Screen transition from portrait to landscape takes noticeably long time.
To much space between top of screen where google search is and first row of widgets only in portrait mode. Landscape is good.
Need ability to add more rows than 5. Even the custom option doesn't allow it.
I love it on my Epic and I am really liking this so far. Have not tried Apex but I have tried Nova on my phone and still found myself going back to Go.
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Good stuff. Will be awesome in the future.
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I have no issue with the default launcher....
Awesome, I tried it yesterday and found no bugs...using 10 folders without any problem
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Installed many different launchers to find that the default still the winner. About this one in my opinion need lots of work. (lag, wallpaper resizing issue, widget will not added unless you restart the launcher). Am not new to go launcher its installed and working perfectly on my Samsung galaxy Tab since a while with no issue....
Again its just my opinion with Go launcher HD.
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The new Go Launcher HD just killed it. Wow. The setup is great. Customizations are great. Finally.
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Installed many different launchers to find that the default still the winner. About this one in my opinion need lots of work. (lag, wallpaper resizing issue, widget will not added unless you restart the launcher). Am not new to go launcher its installed and working perfectly on my Samsung galaxy Tab since a while with no issue....
Again its just my opinion with Go launcher HD.
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Hence...... the `beta` tag. Still pushes beyond the other ICS specific launchers, IMO.
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I'll have to try this out, but I've never liked Go Launcher over ADW or Launcher Pro for my phone, its always been slower and takes up more resources compared to those 2, but we'll see how it runs on the tablet
Edit - runs really nice on the tablet, thinking its going to be a keeper
It's very polished and good features so far. Once/if it has internal icon theming controls similar to ADW I will probably use it exclusively.
I noticed that sometimes when moving or resizing widgets the launcher gets stuck in edit mode.
Aside from that and a few other bugs, this will be my new default launcher once it is out of beta stage. The amount of features and the ease of adding icons, widgets, and folders is really great. I'm glad the decided to make a tablet version of their launcher.
brilliant launcher, haven't had a problem with it at all, landscape to portrait does take a while, haven't tried folders yet... the dock bar is something I've been looking forward to, looks good too.
For a first Beta this is running very smoothly. I assume in the near future they will add many more features and themes similar to Go Launcher EX. The Go Dev Team always have put out timely updates. One of my favorite features that I have only seen in Go Launcher is app drawer folders.
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A damn good start. I love the old Go Launcher but this new one is kind of nice. They need to fine tune the wallpaper application, also the window transitions are adequate but nowhere near what Nova launcher has done. I will say this, this is one of the nicest Betas I have used.
Just wanted to post that people should check back with the OP link. Version 1 Beta 2 is available.
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I have no issue with the default launcher....
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What's your point?
People use custom launchers for the added features and customizability.
BULL3TPR00F said:
Hey guys just letting everyone know that the GO Dev Team has just released the beta for GO Launcher HD v1.0 -- a TABLET SPECIFIC version of their famous GO Launcher EX.
Check it out:
http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/03/go-launcher-hd-v1-0-beta/
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Thanks for this heads up. I happen to love Go Launcher on my phone so I'll give it a whirl. However all the auxiliary launchers are losing to stock ICS which is smooth as silk on my tablet. We shall see; it's playtime!
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Thanks for this heads up. I happen to love Go Launcher on my phone so I'll give it a whirl. However all the auxiliary launchers are losing to stock ICS which is smooth as silk on my tablet. We shall see; it's playtime!
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They may be but go launcher is perfect with the folders like iPhone. Its also very quick to load.
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Yeah nothing beats ICS-Stock-Launcher in Terms of Speed and smoothness. I currently just use the normal Go Launcher Ex with a minimalistic Theme and I like it ( I use very fancy screen transitions so you cant really notice the lag )
Does this Beta already support themes? Guess I will just give it a try, my TF101 is charging atm >_>
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It is possible that I have tried every launcher out there from ADW to Zeam .. I always end up back with the simplest one there is I think the Launcher 7 .. BUT IT IS SOOOOO VERRRRY UGGGLLY !!! When I want the EXACT OPPOSITE I tried SPB Shell 3D .. I have spent too much money buying and not using too many of them. Go Launcher is free and I like it --- SORT OF .. Most recently I got Regina and I thought it was going to be "the one" but you can't change or add any programs to the bottom task bar. Just curious what others are using and why before I spend any more money .. to tell the truth I don't know if there are any others that I haven't tried.
Have you tried SPB Shell 3D or TSF the later being super super smooth!
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Somehow I missed an earlier post about the "top 3 launchers." I looked at about 45 seconds of the TSF launcher and promised myself not to jump in there and buy it but couldn't stop myself .. I just installed it and can't wait to start playing .. Good thing it is a VERY SLOW day here at work else I would have to just excuse myself and go home and play with my new launcher. I was wondering if a time would finally come where I stopped being a gadget-a-holic .. the answer is NO. I am old enough to collect Social Security but lucky that I don't have to yet because Social Security $$ are not enough to pay for my addiction to gadgets.
According to me these are the top 5 launchers based on smoothness, utility and simplicity:
1) S 3 Launcher (simple and fast)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684026
2) Apex Launcher (simple and fast)(download from playstore)
3) SSlauncher( u might like this one as u like 7 launcher)(download from playstore)
4) Dx Home Launcher ( again a nice one)(download from playstore)
5) Xperia Launcher( nice ui with small icons for galaxy note) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25942989
and one more thing don't waste your money buying stuff for android..its Android baby!! Enjoy
Apex Launcher is smooth but has weird issues on redraw (black screen) sometimes on the Note. Nova Launcher works smoother and doesn't have that problem.
There's also the oldie but goldie... LauncherPro. Yes it hasn't been updated for a long time but a) it works and b) it's fast, even without gpu acceleration. Pity it's missing a few "modern" features like nice-looking folders and newer transitions...
Apex works for me.
I can hide the docks to make the screen simple - - minimalist at most.
SS Launcher definitely, its fresh air compared to other launchers... drawback is one's learning curve and creativity limitations lol
Nova Launcher
Installed Nova launcher on Rooted stock ICS ROM, it works perfect with all of the features in free version on rooted device with widgets and all. it also consume less memory & battery.
I am a fan of Apex but the Black redraw and freezing became a big headache. I just installed Nova and i only get a small redraw here or there. No more waiting 10 seconds for the black screen to disappear and have the homescreen visible again.
Will wait for Apex to fix it, till then sticking with Nova Prime.
Try "360 Laucher" really great and ergonomic with options who he is alone to have that
Nova, Apex, ga launcher all are good but if you need a breath of fresh air try SS Launcher preferably with oriental theme i am sure you will love it......
Found one that is simple with a lot of bells and whistles also. I like it, I think ... It is called "Hi Launcher."
TSF Shell all the way, it really is the dogs bollocks, nothing is as smooth on my Note.
I like it too ... in the youtube video. I haven't figured out how to do anything with it.
MiHome launcher of MIUI is just out, give it a try! its nice and everything seems working fine esp. the theme manager, but dont forget its only for ics though.
upvote for sslauncher too. lovely what you can do with it, i themed it to be magazine-styled
......then i upgraded to ics, and i forgot to back up my sslauncher settings
Nova ! The best for me and my gf ^^
(+ prime)
Watch out for the "coming soon" tsf v1.5.0!!! Can't wait any longer, c'mon guys!!!!
When I bought my Note, I installed Go Launcher EX like 6 hours after, and used it until recently when I updated to ICS. Now I use Nova Launcher PRIME. (it's the Pro version) It's totally smooth for me, on stock ROM and RocketROM (those are the only two I've tried), the battery doesn't seem to be suffering anything.
Besides the nice homescreen, what I like best about it is actually the app drawer customization. Folders and tabs, and none of that quasi-advertisement extras on Go Launcher (I'm referring to the links to the Go Store on the menus and on the app drawer itself) But that folder and tab thing (+ some effects and blah blah blah) are only on the Prime version.
Depending on the level of customization you like to work with, you can pick between the free or prime versions. But for me, I super-super-customize it so Prime is a good deal for me.
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I am a fan of Apex but the Black redraw and freezing became a big headache. I just installed Nova and i only get a small redraw here or there. No more waiting 10 seconds for the black screen to disappear and have the homescreen visible again.
Will wait for Apex to fix it, till then sticking with Nova Prime.
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I have been using Apex in all ICS roms and never had those issues until I flashed a LQ3 based ROM. Now I get that often. I might be going to Nova to see if it works best but I miss all the transitions..so I guess I better get the Pro version.