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Do you hate or like mySense?

So, what do my fellow MT4G'ers think of mySense? Love, hate, indifference?
Coming from TouchWiz, I must say I deplore mySense. I seriously don't understand why people rag on TouchWiz and claim Sense is amazing -- my experience says otherwise: I absolutely loved TouchWiz. Then again, most of this is subjective to personal preferences; so cast your vote and let us know how you feel!

Can you add an option for "I haven't seen it since day one"?
Sense was great on WinMo because the alternative was horrid. I'm not a fan on Android, but I have to say the day I got it I played with it and it's not as bad as full blown Sense IMO.

I had a Samsung captivate on att. It had touchwiz 3.0. I found it to be very usable... particularly because of how well it mimiced iOS which I just switched from. I liked the slide contact to call feature. And although the samoled was rich, I find this screen to be sharper... almost on par with iPhone 4.... but definitely washed out. I am surprisingly liking he UI on this phone. I haven't even bothered to perm root it yet. I like the fact that it all just works.
On the captivate I ran launcher pro. On this phone I have no real desire to change launchers.... and the sense clock and weather widget is frikkin sweet.
I don't find the UI to be intrusive and some of the added features are the best I have seen on a phone... in particular the copy context menu where you can look up anything your browsing is better than iOS. Hands down.
My smartphone acquisition disorder has been quelled.... for the moment.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App

I saw on your "what rich colors" thread you mentioned your love for touchwiz.
I think if manufacturers were to make their UI an app instead of implementing it on their devices it would speed the updates. And they could sell them on the market for $2 make some money and please a lot more people than they are now. Just my opinion.

I'm impartial, would prefer Vanilla android though.

mySense is growing on me, I'm starting to love it.

I like it so far..
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Adw launcher + mysense framework = bliss
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Only thing I can say I TRULY hate about it is the blocks around the icons on the desktop and in the application drawer...
Other than that I have no problems with it!
I've used vanilla 2.2 (N1) and TW (Vibrant) and I can say that MySense isn't bad at all... do away with those blocks and it's golden - definitely better than TW.

Been using it for about 20 mins now and HATE it. Theres a reason my buddies on the Hero and Aria (that i flashed with cm6) dont miss that crap, because its just that, crap.
I'll pray every night for a vanilla rom until its available.

I have been a vanilla android user since my G1 (then N1). The mysense is starting to grow on me. There are some good functions that aren't on vanilla android.

thelamacmdr said:
Adw launcher + mysense framework = bliss
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i just downloaded ADW from the market and im deff loving my phone more with this launcher, altho i must say, its a bandaid fix at best.
Im a Keep It Simple STUPID!!!! type of guy and dont like the thought of one launcher overlayed over the sense launcher thats running in the background.

only used sense for the first day then downloaded and upgraded to launcherpro plus!! amazing!!!!

I'm gettin use to it. used launcher pro plus for a min, but came back.

DarkAgent said:
So, what do my fellow MT4G'ers think of mySense? Love, hate, indifference?
Coming from TouchWiz, I must say I deplore mySense. I seriously don't understand why people rag on TouchWiz and claim Sense is amazing -- my experience says otherwise: I absolutely loved TouchWiz. Then again, most of this is subjective to personal preferences; so cast your vote and let us know how you feel!
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this is tmobile version of sense....not a true rep of the HTC sense~
it's ok to me...coming from a vanilla G1 and vanilla G2

Up in the air
I'm not sure what to think about the UI. There's elements of Sense that I like and there are those that I could do without.
I wish I could have the ADW Launcher with the Sense widgets since I hate the boxes around every icon and the mySense Launcher is kinda weak.
The theming idea is cool for those that don't want to run custom ROMs... maybe CM will port some of the goodies over.
What I would REALLY want is the ability to use HTCSense.com... Here's to the Sense port team!!!

It's ok with me for now. The MT4G has more than enough memory to support it, so the whole "slow" factor is irrelevant really. If it had a proper bluetooth stack so I could use my wiimote I would be much happier.

I like it better than vanilla Android but not a big fan of the launcher or app drawer
I'd like the original Sense UI personally
- White MyTouch 4G -
Permaroot + S=Off

I thought it ran pretty good! Installled launcher pro after a day. I just like the look alot better now.

Its not true sense but espresso or mysense or whatever they are calling it. I really don't like it tbh. I hate the fact that I have to choose a theme, which I think all look like crap. I love Launcher Pro and that gets rid of most of the sense ui. Just waiting for CM6.1.

Lightest Launcher?

Hi guys,
Since my Moto Milestone 2 (Droid 2) has become my primary gaming device, even at home, I was wondering if using a light launcher could make a difference in the most demanding games' performance (like Dungeon Hunter 2 HD which I get some bad frame rates sometimes despite having bought the correct version).
I use Go Launcher EX normally, but I'd be willing to switch to another just for my games. Maybe Zeamlauncher? Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks!

Zeam is the lightest out there...excellent launcher!

I've been liking ADW alot lately seems light and lots of options and themes.

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I've been liking ADW alot lately seems light and lots of options and themes.
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I used ADW because I loved the big iPhone like icons it let me customize. But it force closed on me a lot and I found it heavy compared to LauncherPro and especially Go Launcher. Trying Zeam now, seems really sweet but it'll be a while until I put all my apps in the respective places

Oh btw I'm finding Launcher 7 quite light too. Not my cup of tea since I like having several home screens but maybe it's a good alternative for a games-only launcher when I run those things that slow down my phone (I'm addicted to Gameloft spent 50 bucks there lol)

Launcher Pro

I'd say zeam. Minimalistic, light on resources, and should suit your needs.

Definitely Zeam. I've used them all and I honestly keep coming back and sticking with Zeam. Very fluid, simple, fast, and it just feels light. Of course you have LauncherPro if you want those widget add-ons; I personally don't use them so the launcher really isnt' that special to me.

I use Go Launcher and I think it's light enough.
I haven't try Zeam though.

+1 for Zeam. Launcher Pro and ADW is good for customization, but Zeam is lightest so far.
Gonna try out GO Launcher today-ish.

ADW Luncher ex

mkioshi said:
Hi guys,
Since my Moto Milestone 2 (Droid 2) has become my primary gaming device, even at home, I was wondering if using a light launcher could make a difference in the most demanding games' performance (like Dungeon Hunter 2 HD which I get some bad frame rates sometimes despite having bought the correct version).
I use Go Launcher EX normally, but I'd be willing to switch to another just for my games. Maybe Zeamlauncher? Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks!
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Try Gingerbread launcher. Barebones basic but should be low resource.

is Go launcher really that much of a resource hog? i havent noticed.

Launcher Pro FTW,
Zeam tried, but too featureless and not worth it
IF YOU HAVE A HIGH END SMARTPHONE.
Launcher Pro provides the perfect mix of features plus stability.
Whereas, ADW EX is heavy on memory and has too many useless features for me.
Of course, this is all opinion ONLY

I think FreedHome + is the lightest and fastest but not the most customizable.

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is Go launcher really that much of a resource hog? i havent noticed.
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Nah, it's a light launcher. I'm just asking about Zeam and others because I want the lightest one possible, just to switch to when I get in the mood for heavy 3d gaming. For example I have absolutely no slowdown with Spider Man Total Mayhem, but since my favourite game, Dungeon Hunter 2, slows down a bit sometimes on my Droid 2, I'm asking to see if there's a lighter launcher. Even Eternal Legacy is smooth running GO. I'll report back when I have the time to test the barebone launchers people have suggested, I'll have time to test now that the house-moving craziness is done
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MartyLK said:
Try Gingerbread launcher. Barebones basic but should be low resource.
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Which one? I'm getting the one from Eugene373, but there's another one by Modaco with the same name. Thanks!
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how do you change launcher

jirotrom said:
how do you change launcher
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Install new one, press 'Home' and choose which Launcher you wish to use from the prompt that appears.

launcher pro is the most suitable for me

Shell SPB 3d launcher

has anyone tried the Shell SPB 3d launcher on the market..it was a little expensive at 14.95..but it is definitely worth it..i just tried it and its extremely smooth with 3d on the ICBBIN KH1..is this something devs are looking into incorporating more features into the samsung touchwiz or a different launcher? i really like the htc sense interface with its lockscreen..and that would be awesome to have something like that on the galaxy s 4g.

shell is a really cool launcher. a bit much for me, but i do agree that it should be more popular. im a zeam launcher guy. haha.
sense...this issue has been discussed a billion times, but it wont be coming to the sgs4g anytime soon. there are variants, though. look into agile lock for the lock screen.

I don't think I could justify spending 15 on a launcher. As good as it may be, I'm really happy with Zeam Launcher right now. Definitely over LauncherPro.

launcher pro - new update !? where is that :(

hi guys
there is long time that i haven't seen LP new update , is that discontinued !??

Launcher Pro is not a professional project but a pet project of its maker, so you can't count on a reliable update calendar for it.

oh I didnt know that I would kill for an option for different icon row/column count in landscape mode for the docks as all the icons get scrunched up. the app home screen works perfectly in landscape though

The new update which was supposed to be released soon a year ago has not seen the light of day yet. I'm starting to think it will never be released. The author has since then released other apps such as UberMusic and given it full attention for a while. I have given up on LPP long ago I enjoy the stock SE launcher just as much if not more actually. LPP has become obselete in the competition with other launchers that has surpassed LPP long ago.

LPP was pretty amazing for its time , and suprising still is since people are buying it almost everyday..thankfully we have ADWEX now..god bless that!

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LPP was pretty amazing for its time , and suprising still is since people are buying it almost everyday..thankfully we have ADWEX now..god bless that!
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I have ADWEX but Launcherpro just feels more polished...
That being said I haven't used ADW for about a year.

ADWEX for tablets, Launcher Pro for phones. Doesn't matter if it hasn't been updated for some time, its stable and it works well.

TSF Launcher Prime / TSF Shell

There used to be a launcher called TSF Shell and/or TSF Launcher Prime.
It has not been developed in several years.
This Launcher was far and away the single most customizable and capable interactive shell I have ever used. It had just about every option you could think of.
Of course it had its flaws and one of those was a learning curve. Some of the widgets were kind of useless and there were other issues that I can no longer remember. I know it was rare to get updates also.
The reason for this post is an attempt to resurrect the Launcher. I am by no means a developer and wouldn't know where to begin. What I do know is that there are many smart and capable developers and UI designers here on XDA, so I figured I would give it a shot and ask if someone could pick up the pieces of this gem and bring it and all it's glory back to the realm of the living.
I'm sure if someone does, there will be a pretty decent dollar amount that comes with it, I bought it for $10 (USD) from the play store without a 2nd thought. I'm certain there are many thousands of people that share my opinion.
Also, many of the themes available for TSF Launcher still exist in the play store but the Launcher itself
Here is a link:
https://m.facebook.com/tsfapp/posts/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0

Honestly, the only issue with the current version is the icons. For some reason many of them are little gray androids. I don't know why but I sure would love for some assistance in fixing it. I'm tellin' ya' there is no interactive shell like TFS. It is the best hands down. I've tried all of them. If anyone out there can fix the icons i will pay $250 USD but it has to be fixed for real. This would be the 3rd time I've paid someone for their android development work.

I actually have been using it and tweaking it for quite sometime, no issues with icons nor gestures! It even works with my (interactive)live wallpaper, I work quite a lot but I'll see about kicking together some stuff to post

TSF Launcher was the best launcher ever. I purchased it with $15/- and was not happy when it was taken over and killed by other launcher.
I would still pay to get this launcher back on my phone.
Waiting for someone to take the mantle and develop this launcher further
Afi