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[Q] Change default launcher?

Hi,
Would like to get you people's opinion if I should replace the stock launcher with either ADW Ex or LP+?
Thanks advice is much appreciated
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I use go launcher...its a matter of taste. Go just happens to have an appdrawer design I like and atheme I enjoy. Just download a few and see what works.
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I downloaded 4 different launcher apps, and used the Home Screen Switcher to test them out.
Its quick and convenient, and you'll never be bored of the look on the device.

Launcher pro for me, the Widgets are nice and the swipe feature to see miss calleds or SMS is the best, I had it over a year now, I use adw but didn't like it as much
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Does both of them consume alot of battery compared to stock launcher ... ?
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There should be no diffwerence in battery consumption. I really like LP but ADW is also very good and like stated above it is really a personal preference I have the paid versions of both
ADW does do quite a bit of theming if that is your thing start there first

dplate07 said:
Does both of them consume alot of battery compared to stock launcher ... ?
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Battery life is the same for me as long as you no start using extra widgets because launcher pro plus had more then you ash should be fine
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I bought the LP+, and definitely didn't look back. One gripe is that there aren't much font back on the market ...
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what launcher are you using?

I'm using go launcher ex -I love the way the app drawer is organized, but recently after some update is started freezing from time to time...so I'm looking for a new one.
what do you recommend?

There is a thread similar to this in the themes section with some valuable input.
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Exodian said:
There is a thread similar to this in the themes section with some valuable input.
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tried searching for it and didn't find anything relevant - can you please post a link?
10x

You sure you're on the latest update?
I use go launcher also, and have no problems.
I even uninstalled tw, and go launcher is my only launcher.
If you have titanium backup pro, try freezing tw, and see if that stops the issues you're having.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135967
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Exodian said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135967
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10x that's exactly what i wanted - weird the search didn't catch that...
I'll check it out

MarkP80nj said:
You sure you're on the latest update?
I use go launcher also, and have no problems.
I even uninstalled tw, and go launcher is my only launcher.
If you have titanium backup pro, try freezing tw, and see if that stops the issues you're having.
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I'd be especially careful when freezing TW. Make sure that you NEVER delete your launcher, because if you do even accidentally, you're screwed.

I did that once. Whole damn screen stayed black. I was trying out several launchers and was using sbp shell and did not like it. I messed around not paying attention and deleted it before switching default launchers. For like a half hour I just kept hitting buttons and through the grace of god got the little use this by default pop up for my launchers. I must say the whole experience sucked.
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That sucks. I usually delete tw and what ever launcher comes with my custom roms because I love zeam launcher. I never encountered a tw related problem though
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tw lAUNCHER 3.5 HEAVILY modified

jager555 said:
That sucks. I usually delete tw and what ever launcher comes with my custom roms because I love zeam launcher. I never encountered a tw related problem though
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Same here, tw gets uninstalled as soon as I make sure go launcher is working properly.
I just freeze it for a couple days, and if nothing happens, I just smack that uninstall button!
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Im using the one called "Gingerbread launcher free" its smooth and i like it

Custom Launcher2?

does anyone know of a Launcher2 that is available where u can alter the dock? Like launcherpro ans adw, etc? Instead of those paginated Nexus dots next to the browser and phone
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get adw and rename it to launcher2.apk and push it to sys/app (need root)

xlinth said:
get adw and rename it to launcher2.apk and push it to sys/app (need root)
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That's the exact same as just installing ADW...
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sorta ....it replaces the stock launcher with adw....freeing up precious resorces

xlinth said:
sorta ....it replaces the stock launcher with adw....freeing up precious resorces
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Or just install ADW and delete the launcher from system/app. Much easier.
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Light, fast, and customizable Launcher2
http://db.tt/hAfHxUix
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pspunderground said:
Light, fast, and customizable Launcher2
http://db.tt/hAfHxUix
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Force closes on my captivate running teamhacksung Ice. Thanks tho
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Forgot to add it's GB-only. Sorry bout that.
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Oh ok
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For ICS, have you tried Trebuchet?
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Nova launcher is the best. Look for it in the galaxy nexus app section and flash via cwm. That's what I'm using and its great!

pspunderground said:
Light, fast, and customizable Launcher2
http://db.tt/hAfHxUix
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Wow, what a smooth launcher! Excuse my ignorance but where is this from? It's really good except you can't re-size widgets and change dock icons.

pspunderground said:
For ICS, have you tried Trebuchet?
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Yes.. its the stock launcher that comes with the rom. I'm using nova launcher and its awesome, just like trying new ones
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Jens Christensen said:
Wow, what a smooth launcher! Excuse my ignorance but where is this from? It's really good except you can't re-size widgets and change dock icons.
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I pulled it from an Oxygen ROM port for the N1. And you can change shortcuts on the dock. Just hold the icon. There are also more settings when you hit Menu then Launcher Prefs.
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pspunderground said:
I pulled it from an Oxygen ROM port for the N1. And you can change shortcuts on the dock. Just hold the icon. There are also more settings when you hit Menu then Launcher Prefs.
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What I meant was the ability to use a custom icon for apps in dock.

Ahh, that. I prefer the stock Gingerbread look, cause it's sexy and fast.
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The link expired, could you re-upload? I'd like to try this.

Launcher

What's your favorite launcher? I'm trying to figure out witch one I like most. Some are to much some are not enough. I'm liking apex at the moment. I've tried go, nova, adw. What's your input?
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Droopydroors said:
What's your favorite launcher? I'm trying to figure out witch one I like most. Some are to much some are not enough. I'm liking apex at the moment. I've tried go, nova, adw. What's your input?
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I used to use Go all the time, but switched to Nova fairly recently, and am very happy with it. The only thing I miss from Go is the "recent apps" window in the app drawer, but the built-in recent apps menu is pretty close in functionality.

I've tried about all of them and keep coming back to Apex. The free version allows you to use some gestures that Nova charges for. I didn't like the recent update because it was giving me problems dropping apps in folders so I am using an older version.

I used to use Go but switched to Nova after I tried all of them, became a favorite of mine.
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I've been playing with the HAX launcher. It's definitely different.
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Nova and tsf shell
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I used GO all the time on my thunderbolt, but when i got my S3 i switched to Apex and now i'm happily using... NOVA, its by far the best

TW
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Nova Launcher and CleanROM 4.5
Droopydroors said:
What's your favorite launcher? I'm trying to figure out witch one I like most. Some are to much some are not enough. I'm liking apex at the moment. I've tried go, nova, adw. What's your input?
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I use Nova Launcher, so fast its really good ( and using CleanROM 4.5) so its really good with performance and stability.

Using nova here as it was on sale for only 25 cents a month or so ago... Hard to pass that up. Before that was just using touchwiz and on my DROID eris back in the day I used adw and maybe go launcher.
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Nova...nuff said
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nyjumpman said:
... tsf shell....
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Is it really worth the $16 price tag?
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[REQ] Please tell me home launcher without grid size + hide dock background

Anyone can tell me what's home launcher without grid size on desktop + can hide dock background? and then can be set 1 page (TSF shell can't do this )
besides SSlauncher,Next Launcher,and TSF shell

Apex laucher i think
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Odp: [REQ] Please tell me home launcher without grid size + hide dock background
Adw launcher ex has also many features
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matgras said:
Apex laucher i think
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wow only ICS
my handheld just having gingerbread
jakuburban said:
Adw launcher ex has also many features
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is adw launcher ex without grid size desktop
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+1

Pls do your own homework & work it out yourself. Do you ask your boyfriend/girlfriend/mother what underwear to wear on any given day?
No, so dont ask other people for answers that you yourself can find out!
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HoloLauncher allows you to hide the dock and status bar completely.
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Nova prime
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ive looking for one myself too
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blade30p said:
Pls do your own homework & work it out yourself. Do you ask your boyfriend/girlfriend/mother what underwear to wear on any given day?
No, so dont ask other people for answers that you yourself can find out!
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if you don't like my question please out from my thread!
jessicahll said:
HoloLauncher allows you to hide the dock and status bar completely.
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but is having grid size
PARick said:
Nova prime
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oh...only ICS

Lightning Launcher. Use free mode if you don't want a grid layout. It doesn't have a dock although you can set one up if you want to. It only has one home screen though it can scroll "infinitely" in any direction. You can download a addon if you really want multiple pages.
It takes a while to learn how to set everything up but it's one of the most customizable launchers around.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher