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Launcher with favorite widgets?

Just wondering if there are any launchers that is similar to Sense but without all the bloat sense has? I really like sense's favorites and friends stream. Does Launcher Pro do all that?

If you buy the full version of launcher pro, it includes a set of widgets that are modeled after the sense widgets. The calendar and people widgets are nearly identical, and the social network widgets are actually superior imo.

rjs5117 said:
If you buy the full version of launcher pro, it includes a set of widgets that are modeled after the sense widgets. The calendar and people widgets are nearly identical, and the social network widgets are actually superior imo.
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Sweet! Excellent first post their buddy!

What about Go Launcher? Does it have similar widgets as you described?

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What about Go Launcher? Does it have similar widgets as you described?
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In the admittedly short time I've played with GO Launcher, It doesn't appear to have extra widgets. However, as mentioned before, Launcher Pro Plus has a contacts widget that you can set to show favorites. I highly recommend LP plus. I've been using Launcher Pro for over a year on every device I've had. I just can't find a launcher thats as smooth and bug free.
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SPB launcher 3d
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fancy widges and beautiful widgets are both good and give a decent sense like clock.

I would definitely recommend lpp. The widgets are quite similar to what sense has to offer, except I really like the sense news widget which lpp does not have. I have yet to find a similar news widget on the market that compares to sense, does anybody know if there is one available?

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SPB launcher 3d
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+1 for SPB Mobile Shell... I've been beta testing it since January on different devices and it's my daily driver...
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Here's a question, I'm coming to the bolt from the original Moto Droid. Lovin the Bolt but hate the Phone app, the moto would list frequently dialed number on the opening screen and you could search easier as well. Wondering if there is a mode that changes just the phone app. The rest of sense I like but the phone app drives me crazy!

I went ahead and purchased LPP. Running smooth. Next purchase will be beutiful widgets. Thanks guys!

BobVS said:
Here's a question, I'm coming to the bolt from the original Moto Droid. Lovin the Bolt but hate the Phone app, the moto would list frequently dialed number on the opening screen and you could search easier as well. Wondering if there is a mode that changes just the phone app. The rest of sense I like but the phone app drives me crazy!
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You can use Go Contacts. This includes Go Dialer.
I do not like the HTC Sense dialer/contacts much either. Cannot wait for CM.

Launcher Pro + Beutiful Widgets on the Sensation - FAST!

I have had my Sensation for about a week now. Been playing with both Launcher Pro and the stock sense. Stock sense seems REALLY laggy and kinda buggy. I have been using Launcher Pro for about a year and a half or so and when I loaded it on here and customized it makes the Sensation come alive! If anyone out there hates the lag try Launcher Pro until HTC comes up with an update to fix this.
One downfall is you do lose all of the HTC widgets. The phone still functions the same. And your notification bar and everything else is still there. Just the widgets won't show up when using it. There are widget apps out there like Beautiful Widgets or others that are free.
Just wanted to post this on here. A lot of people talking about lag. This is a great fix for it and speeds up your Sensation to what it should be!
Not trying to pimp Launcher Pro. Just tryin to give suggestions.
Cheers!

Yup, I myself am using adw ex & the phone is now flying. Do miss the sense widgets though. Little bit of give & take I suppose.
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I am using the EXACT setup lol. I always use launcher pro with beautiful widgets. Best combo for me.

I am also using launcher pro. I did get the plus version with the extra widgets. I am somewhat disappointed in them and not sure it was worth the price. However, LP runs great, better than Sense, and I use it along with fancy widgets.
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It's fast for sure. I also use 5 row homescreen grid to fit more icons and widgets to certain screens. Plus version of Launcher Pro is definitely worth the money.

Me too
Ive done the same, ditched sense a few hours after unboxing, Launcher Pro Plus, Beautiful Widgets and Widgetsoid. Fewer FCs and much faster.

Doesn't sense still run in the background even if you use an alternative launcher?

+1 lpp working good for me with the combination of miui fancy widget.
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BonesRed said:
Doesn't sense still run in the background even if you use an alternative launcher?
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Yes it does, there's no getting rid of it until we're rooted.

Home screens arr very smooth with launcher pro... But my app drawer.lags quite a bit. Same with adw

Anyone else use Folder Organizer?
I really don't like swiping. Much rather click. So I only use one home screen, with folders. Click, click, to access any app, shortcut or bookmark I want. Very fast, zero lag.
Folder Organizer has the advantage of allowing custom icons for the folders, so home page looks like a screen of apps, instead of a bunch or generic folder icons.
One disadvantage, can't link to a widget from inside a folder. But, 3rd party launchers have a similar issue, and I can still put widgets on other home screens if needed.

We have 2 sensations and both running BW and LPP. Our home screens are still not smooth in transitions and often laggy. This is on 2 tmobile sensations. My previous G2x was much faster and smoother.
Also I believe LPP is messing with my geolocation. Not sure how, but when I remove LPP I don't have geolocation issues(tells me I am in a different state).

I prefer Regina right now but I love messing with launchers

Idk what kind of setup you guys are running or maybe your definition of lag is different then mine, but I have no lag at all.
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missing2 said:
Home screens arr very smooth with launcher pro... But my app drawer.lags quite a bit. Same with adw
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You have to keep it for a couple hours and it speeds up. I had the same issue and now its faaaast. I use adw ex. And I have the horizontal drawer.
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i would love to use a launcher but I <3 widgets too much

Go launcher is the only one that works for me. Very smooth and snappy all the way around. Can't wait for s-off so we can unlock the full potential of this CPU.

chrisizzle492 said:
You have to keep it for a couple hours and it speeds up. I had the same issue and now its faaaast. I use adw ex. And I have the horizontal drawer.
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I see... Idk if I can put if with lag for that long. haven't had a phone that lagged since my droid Eris. Honestly my droid 2 global was a little more snappy than the sensation. But that was oc'd of course.

Launcher pro is awesome but its still not as fast on the sensation as it is on my nexus one. It will prob be after root. Still, much better than sense.
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Destop visualizer in sense
I have been an ADW launcher user for quite a while
on HD2 (2 of), Desire HD and now sensation.
But I have also been using Desktop Visualizer to add custom icons to empty sense pages - best of both worlds.
i also have ADW as a home page choice - have not set either as the default yet.
Only had sensation for 4 days.

What is the best alternate launcher for the G2X?

Now that I finally got my G2X updated to GB I was wondering what alternate launchers, if any, people are using and how they like them. The stock launcher is nice but lacks customization features such as resizable widgets, changing icons layouts, removing homescreens, etc.

Go launcher

I can't say enough good things about Weapon 2.3 ROM and it's included TouchWiz launcher from Samsung.
If you are running factory GB on your G2x I can assure you The Weapon ROM is every bit as stable as stock if not better, with way better battery life and a bunch of other cool gee whiz features.

LauncherPro. I've been using since May 2010.
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Launcher Pro - the widgets can't be beat, especially now with theme and icon pack support. At times I try another launcher, but I always come back to launcher pro for the widgets.
I've yet to find people, bookmarks, and friends widget comparable to launcher pro except sense ui. There are others that mimick the functionality, but they usually slow down the device quite a bit. Launcher Pro remains fast.

I think LP has the best ALL Around setup. The built in Widgets are great and backup/restore will save passwords so you don't always have to login again to Twitter and Facebook.
Unfortunately the developer has been ignoring it for some time and is starting to lack some features. While it JUST got theme support, it doesn't seem to be moving very fast. Very limited. Plus they don't have "whole" theme support so icons and widget themes are separate.
I'm using LP now but going back and forth to Go Launcher. Go Launcher has downloadable widgets that are comparable and cool in their own way. Also "Colorize Widgets" also make a good LP Widget Replacement.
So the 3 main ones are ADW EX, Go Launcher EX, and Launcher Pro.
There are other weird ones like Samsung TouchWiz, LG Launcher, Sony Xperia Launcher, etc.
Honestly just find one that works they way you want. I'm currently using ADW EX on my Asus Transformer because it recently added much needed support and features for tablets (which the others lack). On the G2x either one of the 3.

go launcher.. also has widgets.
but you can add to that with colorize widgets. an awesome pack made by an xda user.
the combination is unbeatable in my opionion.

I've grown quite fond of ADW, myself. Though, I haven't tried LP.
I also used a launcher called Crazy Home, awhile back. On top of having extra home screens, it gives you up to 3 desktops...each with 5 home screens. So, if you REALLY like home screens, you can have up to 15 lol. It also allows you to hide apps in your app drawer. I ended up going with ADW, because I could load my own icons, and use them...CH was a bit more limited.

I'm a huge fan of Zeam. I used it on my old HTC Magic because it was fast fast fast on the old hardware, and I continue to use it on my G2x.

Spyvie said:
I can't say enough good things about Weapon 2.3 ROM and it's included TouchWiz launcher from Samsung.
If you are running factory GB on your G2x I can assure you The Weapon ROM is every bit as stable as stock if not better, with way better battery life and a bunch of other cool gee whiz features.
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to be trying my first ROM out and that's what I'm leaning towards right now.
To the OP, I love Launcher Pro. So much to customize.

My vote goes for ADW Launcher EX for sheer speed.

gjvah said:
Go launcher
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+1
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I like LP but now I'm using go launcher, it has so many themes to play with!
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+1 for go launcher.

Regina 3d launcher

lannister80 said:
I'm a huge fan of Zeam. I used it on my old HTC Magic because it was fast fast fast on the old hardware, and I continue to use it on my G2x.
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Zeam rocks my socks. I use one home screen, a couple widgets and gestures to open my app drawer and notifications. Super fast and simple.
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I'll second the TouchWiz launcher. I'm using it standalone with Miui. It looks awesome. I've been a ADW guy since my G1 days and continued using it with the Nexus One and G2X, but I gave TW a try a few weeks ago and haven't looked back.

By far the best is launcher pro

Zeam
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I never understood the hype for launcher pro. ADW or GO are amazing though.
I use ADW EX.
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What is your favourite launcher ?

Apex. Has everything that Nova has and lets you hide drawer icons... for free. I used Nova starting with the ICS leaks, but moved over to Apex for that one reason. Haven't regretted it at all.

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Apex. Has everything that Nova has and lets you hide drawer icons... for free. I used Nova starting with the ICS leaks, but moved over to Apex for that one reason. Haven't regretted it at all.
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Same as this. Apex is treating me great.

Nova for me.
The ability to hide the dock icons sold it for me. Gives you more room on the desktop and you can set a gesture to make them appear/ disappear.
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spb shell 3d launcher(but i don't use it anymore) and the stock sense

stock sense 4 me to

Morimus said:
stock sense 4 me to
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I've not seen it in action yet so please excuse my ignorance here, but how does Sense 4 differ from 3 or 3.6?
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I like Go Launcher because it's got a lot of fun transition animations. And I'm a total sucker for that sort of thing.

my favorite was Launcher Pro Plus until development stopped on it, now Im rockin Nova Launcher

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my favorite was Launcher Pro Plus until development stopped on it, now Im rockin Nova Launcher
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what he said
well i used golauncher after launcherpro and then nova

Nova Prime. Apex is very similar but Nova has more features like being able to swipe a dock icon to open another app. For example i set my camera icon, when i swipe up, it opens quick pick. When i swipe up on my facebook icon it opens instagram. There are more swipe actions that can be used to set shortcuts, over Apex. But of course free is usually a no brainer.
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Trebuchet simple and fast..
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Sense 4 for me.
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For pure android experience - Apex of course.
MIUI launcher for some time was my faworite but later it becomes clear XIaomi only care for MI-One and don't even test his ROMs on other devices. MIUI for Sensation has unfixed porting issues for months.

The stock one is the best for me. It look very nice and with some widgets you can make it really "sexy"
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Really like Nova and the developers ongoing updates!

Lightning Launcher

I like to switch between sense 3.6, espier launcher and apex. Espier launcher *might* be my overall favorite because I hate widgets / love the simple icon grid concept / hate iPhones / love apple's icon design / hate app drawers / love Android.
now that's some bipolar disorder eh?

Sense 4. But TSF Shell is pretty good, too..
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I personally found Sense 4 too laggy on my Sensation. I prefer using either the S3 launcher or Go launcher. The S3 Launcher is smooth as heck, but lacks customization options

Anyone using other launcher?

Sense Ui come long way. Anyone else using Nova, Evie etc etc?
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x1tymez said:
Sense Ui come long way. Anyone else using Nova, Evie etc etc?
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I'm using pixel 2 launcher, is really fast

I've always admired the look of the windows phone ui and have gone through tons of windows phone launchers over the years. I've been using SquareHome 2 and I'm just amazed at how customizable it is.

Have always used Nova as Sense was not too good on all my previous HTC phones but I gave it a good try for a couple of days on the HTC U12+.
But quickly installed Nova again and it made this phone even more awesome.
Shame really, Sense has improved immensely and is quite usable now but Nova is just better, quicker and more configurable.
Only thing I miss is Blinkfeed.

I have a fully configured Nova set up on mine, but I go back to Sense most of the time simply because the lockscreen's dock icons don't match when I use Nova, and as far as I know, I can't edit the lock screen.

OGhoul said:
I have a fully configured Nova set up on mine, but I go back to Sense most of the time simply because the lockscreen's dock icons don't match when I use Nova, and as far as I know, I can't edit the lock screen.
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I know on my HTC 10 the screen lock icons are the same as the icons in the dock of the Sense home screen. So you just need to adjust them there and then revert to Nova Launcher.

greenza said:
I know on my HTC 10 the screen lock icons are the same as the icons in the dock of the Sense home screen. So you just need to adjust them there and then revert to Nova Launcher.
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Oh no, I knew that. I meant more that the icon theme I'm using in Nova doesn't carry over to the lockscreen.

OGhoul said:
Oh no, I knew that. I meant more that the icon theme I'm using in Nova doesn't carry over to the lockscreen.
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different theme engine unfortunately.

nova all the way. Google now still works on a slide from left. Widgets still work with google now. More customizable and themeable. Working great so far.

Using the ported Pixel launcher I found on here, works great

DarkRazorZ said:
Using the ported Pixel launcher I found on here, works great
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I tried the pixel launcher. Very fast. I can't find the Google icon pack the Creator referred to. I'm not a fan of the large icons
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