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I see a number of different launchers out on the market. Can anyone tell me which one works best on the skyrocket? Thanks
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Launcher pro or adw. But i stick with the touch wiz launcher it works best for me
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Launcher pro or adw. But i stick with the touch wiz launcher it works best for me
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The stock touchwiz or the one from the market?
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Touch wiz is ugly I use adw
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Touch wiz is ugly I use adw
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Yea, looking at it, Adw does look a little better.
Thank you both.
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Adw has a really nice icecream sandwich theme too
Which one are you referring to? I know there is one that is made by "kovdev" that's for ADW but also works with Go Launcher.
https://market.android.com/details?...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtvdi50aGVtZS5pY3MiXQ..
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Adw has a really nice icecream sandwich theme too
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I'm using Launcher Pro and i love it. Its clean and simple and the scrollable 5 icon dock is amazingly useful in eliminating screen clutter. I used launcher pro icons to download the ones i didnt have and now it looks slicker than ever. I'd used the free version on 2 older phones and now on the full version (only difference is being able to resize widgets and usse LP+ widgets, both which did not affect the user experience). Also great to be able to adjust animation performance and such.
I would say go launcher ex all the wayyyyyy
The touchwiz from the market is a really good imitation. Only stock touchwiz is supported by hardware acceleration, which makes it incredibly smooth.
I really like pure breeze. Having the kite anywhere on the phone is amazing. Somewhat simliar to wave launchers usefulness.
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I use ADW EX, tried a bunch of others but I always come back to it.
Development on adw and Launcher pro been dead for months. I use Go launcher looks and feel more stable.
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gr8hairy1 said:
The touchwiz from the market is a really good imitation. Only stock touchwiz is supported by hardware acceleration, which makes it incredibly smooth.
I really like pure breeze. Having the kite anywhere on the phone is amazing. Somewhat simliar to wave launchers usefulness.
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Touchwiz is NOT smooth....
Why do people keep saying that? it stutters. It Jumps. The only REALLY SMOOTH launcher is launcher pro.
Guess it depends on how many widget and background apps you have running. Mine has always been silky smooth. No jumps or skips ever.
Edit: I'm on a ogsgsii. No lag here
But I agree that launcher pro is amazing.
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I have a rooted xperia play. Im kinda bored of the UI of Xperia Home (the current launcher for me) since theres no cool effects or transitions when switching between homescreens or browsing through the menu. Ive tried regina launcher and go launcher. I liked go launcher although the some of the widgets i used in xperia home arent compatible with go launcher. And just to have a clock on the homescreen I had to download a clock widget from go launcher when I already have one! So is there anyway good UI which is compatible widgets that I am currently using in Xperia Home and also has transitions/effects when swiping through the homescreens and menu?
The stock Widgets wont work on other launchers
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AFAIK, all (most) the Xperia widgets are built into the Xperia launcher so they won't work with any other launcher.
There are loads of different launchers out there. Some I have tried and some I have not (I am on ICS myself now and using Trebuchet from CM9).
Try these:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher
This was my favourite when I was on Gingerbread. I bought the pro version of it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikuwarez.launcher3
Windows 7 style launcher. Actually looks quite nice. Never tried it though.
Others with high rating -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemustech.regina
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ddna.balancer.launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neomtel.mxhome <- this one looks neat
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemustech.launcher
Try sslauncher. For me it's the best.
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A bit expensive for my taste ,but a nice launcher nonetheless
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spb.shell3d
If transitions and 3d effects are what you are looking for then you will like it.
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Well I personally use Holo Launcher:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636393
Its lightweight with a fair amount of customization
Why don't you guys try the TSF launcher, someone stated the best launcher in android ever, I'm using it now. Make me feel buying a brand new phone. Everyone has complained their original launcher should try.
www.tsfui.com/shell/
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kickmys said:
Why don't you guys try the TSF launcher, someone stated the best launcher in android ever, I'm using it now. Make me feel buying a brand new phone. Everyone has complained their original launcher should try.
www.tsfui.com/shell/
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where can we download it? and that looks too heavy O.O
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell
Nigh on eleven pounds. U mad?
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GO launcher works really good lots of updates, widgets, etc etc
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Using Lightning Launcher, best launcher I've ever used!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667280
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher&hl=en
What ICS launcher are you all using/which do you prefer? I tried out Nova and Apex for a little bit, and I have to say that I prefer Apex.
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Isn't apex just for ics? Or is it usable with cm9 and aokp?
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They both are very good I usually use apex but I'm on nova cuz of the folder icon called platform and its more stable for me anyway but apex has themes out now also
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I used Nova for a long time on my Nexus S. It's nice and customizable. It did lag on me but very rarely. It also looks higher quality than any other in my opinion.
Now i use the stock ICS Launcher.
trebuchet.
I'm using APEX, and it's been working fine for me.
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Anyone know the least demanding of these choices, RAM wise?
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Anyone know the least demanding of these choices, RAM wise?
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Probably trebuchet since it's got the least features of them all. It comes by default on aokp.
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Probably trebuchet since it's got the least features of them all. It comes by default on aokp.
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I got nova and just launcher as defaults for aokp. Is the regular launcher trebuchet?
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I got nova and just launcher as defaults for aokp. Is the regular launcher trebuchet?
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Whoops I meant default for cm9.
I like Holo a lot. Seems to be a good mixture of features and mem size. Haven't tried out Apex though.
Nova FTW!
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I'm using Nova
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Trebuchet is so smooth.
I tried nova but so many things require you to purchase the full version. I prefer apex its damn near the same as adw ex.
I'm using Apex right now - I decided to simplify the phone a bit and use something other than GO Launcher for a while. I'm liking Apex quite a bit so far - smooth and light, and with just enough customization options in the free version.
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I'm using Apex right now - I decided to simplify the phone a bit and use something other than GO Launcher for a while. I'm liking Apex quite a bit so far - smooth and light, and with just enough customization options in the free version.
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And you can use your go themes on apex.
Trebucket and then Apex
I'm using apex now
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use Holo, simple, easy backup and restore across GB, CM7 and CM9 roms
I feel Apex is easiest to use with most free features, while Nova just provides a better feel.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Nova Launcher
I am in love with the Nova launcher. It just has so many customization's, and I love the overlapping/resizing of widgets especially.
I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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panossd said:
I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Iv use ADW and it is pretty good... but same as everyone else... wanted to try something new.. and still looking for something new :silly:
ill give a try trebuchet!!!
tnx
Never heard about Nova... i think ill try that too!!
HTC is a launcheer??
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I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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LOL, what?
Apex launcher..
Im actually using Go Launcher and it also has widget resizing!!
and its pretty cool... folders on app drawer... folder on home screen... and pretty much customizable
APEX, fast and simple.
Nova Launcher
The version Prime of Nova Launcher is the best ... most personalized launcher ...
"FTL (Faster Than Light)" by LowVeld - written for the HTC Desire S. By far the quickest and most stable add-on launcher ever. :good:
Yeah, and you can even overlap widgets and icons!
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I am using the free nova launcher right now.. not too many options but it's simple and fast. Before I used to use launcher ex
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I like adw and a Sony launcher
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Apex, IMO
Holo Launcher Plus. Hands down.
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Have a look at this thread. It's got a few different launchers and lockscreens shown in there and I'll be updating it upon request. Even though it's only showing the information from the Play Store, it's still much easier to have them all in one place, like it is.
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Join my threads here and here.
Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
Holo Launcher is one of my favorite ! : here
You can try the Xperia-home launcher --> it's a great launcher, fast and powerfull. A lot of custom romm use it by default.
And FTL (Faster Than Light) launcher --> really great too and not discontinued so it'll improve ^^
Until today I've tried holo, adw ex, go launcher.
I think I stick to adw, it has cool animation, 4d drawer and eats an admissible amount of ram.
Go launcher is freaking nice but kills down my phone.
Holo is the fastest I've tried but lacks in customization.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
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Use GO launcher, the ability to customize will blow your mind!
Go keyboard is nice of course but eats a lot of ram
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I'm running go launcher now, is there any other good launchers? I'm I missing on other good launchers out there, I really like to use theming
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I like to use Apex launcher. Has a lot of options to play around with. Nova is good as well.
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Thanks will definitely try it out.
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NPS bro.
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I loved touchwiz, but trying nova and apex since last night. Both seem good, I can't decide which one I like better. Touchwiz is great if you don't care to customize the looks imo.
most of the comparisons I've seen apex vs nova is apex has all the stuff for free that nova has in prime (the paid version). I use nova myself as I purhcased it when it was on sale for 0.25 cents and haven't gone back. I used to use go launcher on my droid eris back in the day and my wife uses it on her droid charge (can't wait till her upgrade...hate that phone). My personal experience is while go launcher is nice..it seems to be more geared for older phones. Another launcher you may want to try as I hear its been upgraded is adw. All the launchers will be rather similar with small differences (unless you shell out 15 bucks for the 3d one that I can't remember the name of).
Nova all the way.
On my previous phone I tried and liked all of the big three ICS/JB variants... Holo, Apex, and Nova. I used Holo the most because I got the paid version on sale. But since using the GS3 I've loved how the latest Touchwiz looks and feels. I like the way it looks, it's smooth, I get folders, app drawer folders, hidden apps, etc. And I love the calendar widget on Touchwiz.
The only thing I missed is gestures. I used to have two finger swipes setup to launch specific shortcuts/apps when I used Holo Launcher.
If I ever get sick of Touchwiz I'll definitely move on to Holo or Nova.
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I really like Nova. For me it seems to be a little smoother than Apex. I'm using the paid version and think it is worth the cost.
Nova, Nova, Nova and Nova.
Did I forget to mention? Nova.
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If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Nova for me. Apex and nova are what I narrowed down to a couple months back, both are very good, very smooth and very similar. Differences I remember when investigating were apex having separate up and down swipe options on dock icons (very cool) and nova having folders in the app menu. Everything else seemed comparable.
But, with the number of apps I have installed... folders in the app menu won out so I use nova.
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Best launcher to have is one that includes all the options you need to achieve the look and feel you want For me it is Nova.
I use Apex, but I have to admit after watching this Ubuntu Theme video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxzbvuHwi0 I might be getting TSF. Looks cool.
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If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Agreed tsf launcher is number one in my list, only downfall is there is no auto landscape. Next i would say sbp shell fully customizable as well. Then i would say nova prime, tied is holo, adw, nova, go launcher, touchwiz. If you have any extra loot try the tsf.
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Nova has made my Dna that much better. Definitely go for that one.
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Nova or launcher 8
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I used to use nova launcher prime alot but recently switched to adw launcher
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I haven't tried anything but go launcher ex. I had it on my bionic and loved it. As for making folders in the app drawer, you can do it with go too. See pic
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Nova launcher.
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