[Q] What's best launcher - Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What's best launcher for samsung galaxy tab 2 GT-P5100?

Apex Launcher IMHO.
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Agreed with apex

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In my experience, Apex, although one of custom ROM devs thinks Trebuchet is faster on his stripped-down ROM.

IMHO I think Apex Launcher is the best and most refined launcher for ICS. Get the Pro version too, it's cheap enough!
If you want to see some screenshot's of it in action head over to the screenshot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647848 (All of my posts there show Apex)

Apex if on a stock ROM or any pre ICS launchers if on CM9 or AOKP due to the lack of Hardware Acceleration.

Apex,Trebuchet, or Nova. you can't go wrong with any of them.

Apex. !!!
Pp.
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Apex for sure

apex is good on my nexus s, but on this stock tablet, i use nova. I cant stand the blank refreshing/loading thing when you press home on apex.
Give nova a try, i think its the smoothest

Still Apex.
Pp.
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Chameleon when it becomes available.
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Apex again .!
Pp.
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For me it is a toss up between Nova and Go launcher HD
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latest beta of apex seems to have a much smoother scrolling for me, barely stutters now.

Currently I use the stock launcher aka Touchwizz.
I don't know how to get ride of Touchwizz in order to use another launcher.
But it's not the point of my post.
What about ADW Launcher ?

nova. absolutely.
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baallrog said:
Currently I use the stock launcher aka Touchwizz.
I don't know how to get ride of Touchwizz in order to use another launcher.
But it's not the point of my post.
What about ADW Launcher ?
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the easiest way to test out multiple launchers is to download Home Switcher or Home Manager and you can toggle between launchers or make a different one your default.

baallrog said:
Currently I use the stock launcher aka Touchwizz.
I don't know how to get ride of Touchwizz in order to use another launcher.
But it's not the point of my post.
What about ADW Launcher ?
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Adw was designed to run on froyo and gingerbread versions of android. While it would run fine, most now run a ICS based launcher like apex or nova.

Speed - trebuchet
Options (free) - Apex
Middle ground - Nova
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trebuchet launcher equivalent

I don't like trebuchet launcher but I love the ICS look as I'm running jokers 4.0 ics cm9 rom on my atrix. Any ideas? Or go launcher themes/ other launchers y'all know about?
Anyone know a way to change icons in trebuchet? That would change...part of my opinion.
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Apex vs nova launcher
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I really like apex launcher but if ur looking for icon changes go launcher is the best. U can't change icons in app drawer that's obvious, but the desktop ones can be changed easily. Alternatively u can use icon changer app
Hit THANKS if I helped u
QuantumFoam said:
I really like apex launcher but if ur looking for icon changes go launcher is the best. U can't change icons in app drawer that's obvious, but the desktop ones can be changed easily. Alternatively u can use icon changer app
Hit THANKS if I helped u
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Thank you, yah I just don't like treb and I'm not going to ruin ics with golauncher
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If you love the ICS look I suggest you the Apex launcher or Nova launcher. I prefere Apex but I think you should test the launcher. They are all free.
Nove Launcher is the best
Blubbies said:
Nove Launcher is the best
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And why? Personally, I prefere Apex because it has all feature, for some functions you must pay for Nova launcher. Also I haven't seen any advantages of Nova, but I think everyone has his own opinion
I tried both and used apex ....it had more to offer for free
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ianwardell said:
I tried both and used apex ....it had more to offer for free
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I have to agree. I prefer using Apex over Nova with my LG Nitro, probably until Trebuchet comes out with new updates.
Both Apex and Nova are great launchers anyways.
I As the guys above said, try out apex and nova. Apex does have more features but I decided to stick with nova, got quite a few fcs with apex. PS I agree with avoiding go launcher, would definitely ruin all that ics goodness
Laucher android 4 ics
In my opinion you should try Apex because it is very fluid and customizable, and above all free ... Excuse my writing in English, but I'm not very conversant with the language ...

List of top ten launchers

Here is a list of the top ten launchers.
Go launcher ex
Adw launcher, ex
Launcher pro, +
Zeam
Nemus launcher
Regina 3d launcher
Butterfly+ launcher
Ics launcher, +
Ilauncher
Dx home
These r not in order. Its just a list of the best ones, I've used 46 launchers and these r the best.
**Edit, Added more Launchers Below
Launcher 7
ssLauncher
360Launcher **cuts widgets and text on small screens 320x480
hcl launcher, +
Stock android froyo launcher-if you dont have it, get it from my signiture
4.0+ ::
Apex Launcher
Nova Launcher
**Keep a look out for "Omega launcher" made by syndicate apps, it is rumored to be one of the best and most customizable launchers to ever exist. PLEASE, STATE YOUR OPINION!
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I am going to have to include 360 Launcher to this list. Absolutely the smoothest launcher I have used. Only if it had scrollable widgets...
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Apex, without a doubt. It was the only worthy replacement for my Launcher Pro +.
Cheers
Definately forgot the most customizable one, sslauncher.
buzzboy said:
Apex, without a doubt. It was the only worthy replacement for my Launcher Pro +.
Cheers
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yes, apex launcher is one of the best
singular9 said:
Here is a list of the top ten launchers.
Go launcher ex
Adw launcher, ex
Launcher pro, +
Zeam
Nemus launcher
Regina 3d launcher
Butterfly+ launcher
Ics launcher, +
Ilauncher
Dc home
These r not in order. Its just a list of the best ones, I've used 46 launchers and these r the best.
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I think he has made the list for GB users.
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Ayryyn said:
I am going to have to include 360 Launcher to this list. Absolutely the smoothest launcher I have used. Only if it had scrollable widgets...
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Cuts my widgets and text
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I made a lust if launchers that can run on any device. Apex is 4.0 plus. Sslauncher, to complicated.
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Definately forgot the most customizable one, sslauncher.
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This! +1. best launcher I used. So many options! You can make it look good if you take the time to learn.
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Nova.
I tried Apex but found it a little laggy and slow. Ended up removing it and sticking with Nova. I paid for Nova as well so Apex would have had to have been something amazing to make me switch anyway - and it wasn't. It was Nova with one or two extra options which I can live without anyway.
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Nova.
I tried Apex but found it a little laggy and slow. Ended up removing it and sticking with Nova. I paid for Nova as well so Apex would have had to have been something amazing to make me switch anyway - and it wasn't. It was Nova with one or two extra options which I can live without anyway.
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That's still 4.0+, I'm talking 1.6+
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I stoill like the stock froyo launcher. Its simple with style. If u want to get it u have to go to my signiture, i have a link.
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I love the VTL-launcher.
I like it but isn't it paid?
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buzzboy said:
Apex, without a doubt. It was the only worthy replacement for my Launcher Pro +.
Cheers
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lvader said:
yes, apex launcher is one of the best
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Apex launcher is the one that got me away from ADW (and used it quite long)
Ya word is 4.0+ i wish invading it, I'm planning to get cm9. I'm using adw and nemus
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I've only tried 3 out of that list, I currently use Go Launcher EX, but I also like TwLauncher, if it had the ability to create folders it would be my favorite.
Ya i like go launcher ex i like it a litttle but im using default cause its smoothed and minimal
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Tried a few, but keeping Launcher Pro.
used many launcher but loving go launcher ex, its most customized

What launcher are you using?

Hello,
Im using trebuchet right now, because I don't want to change my unstable cyanogen 9.
I replaced my stock adw from cm7 for go launcher ex, because it is less laggy and you can hide apps.
So my questions is what are you using and why are you using it?
CM9 #11 Nightly
GalaxyICS
Maclaw
Hi,
im using 360Launcher on Runny Rom 6.0 on my Desire.
But i'll see what i use this evening, cause im getting a Sensation Today
-xLychee
Apex Launcher on ICS, and was using Go Launcher on GB.
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ADW. I love all the themes for it.
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Apex launcher of course! Its smooth and easy to use.
Stock LG Optimus launcher using stock Froyo.
Apex Launcher with a Blu Kuban twist. The only launcher and ROM worth running IMHO.
Nova Launcher. Very nice. I will probably get the paid version as soon as I have money to spare. End of the month here so I'm prioritizing food instead..
I like the app drawer and the fact that you can turn off all the animations etc. If it's something I hate it's 3d effects in the home screen and app drawer. Urgh.
It's the only one I've felt is actually better than HTC Sense 4.0 that is already on the device (One V). I would probably be more keen to switch the launcher if I had a Samsung phone.
With ICS I love using Apex. One of the most fluid launchers I've ever used, and it's pretty customizable.
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Even with ICS my favourite launcher is still GO Launcher. In fact, I think the GO Dev team bring a large number of quality apps to Android, which is something a lot of Android apps unfortunately lack.
I keep switching between Apex & MiHome.
Nemus Launcher
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Nemus Launcher
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this
fantastic and smooth
many options
hiding apps, resizing widgets anything you would need
very stable however it can use quite a lot of memory (I have many widgets on multiple screens so thiis might be the reason)
Trebuchet
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Apex launcher on JDR0iD, TripNRaver's CM9 and the (almost) official CM9 (TeamNDVRU) for HTC One X...
DroidModderZ said:
Nova Launcher all the way!!. I used Apex, but I find Nova to have a much bigger aspect when it comes to ,customization. Anything but Trebuchet!
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Can you explain anything but trebuchet?
CM9 #11 Nightly
GalaxyICS
Maclaw
I'm trying out Apex launcher at the moment but Go Launcher is still my favorite, I need to be able to change the size of my icons.
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Nemus Launcher
clean, customizable, fast, easier to block apps under a password.
Apex launcher on ics
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I'm actualy with apex, but seems to lag sometimes

Best launcher?

I need to know which is the best launcher for my atrix 2 ? I want the phone to be smooth so i need a launcher with performance
Please help in my choise
Mario
marius1985 said:
I need to know which is the best launcher for my atrix 2 ? I want the phone to be smooth so i need a launcher with performance
Please help in my choise
Mario
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Holo launcher hd if you are on ics..fast lightweight and smooth
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I personally LOVE Trebuchet Launcher, but it is a part of CyanogenMod. I have not found any others that I really like, so I am using CM10, because it is the BEST hands down.
Now, you MIGHT be able to find the apk and put it on the stock ICS, but that might defeat the whole purpose of Trebuchet, but just to get back on the subject at hand, and that is that apex launcher is EXACTLY like Trebuchet, and it is not too bad, and worth a look.
Oh and here is flashable zip for Trebuchet, not sure how well it will work on this phone without CM on it, but it might also be worth a look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1355296&d=1348631180
performance wise, Nova launcher is the best by far.. though i have used Apex a lot.. the transitions in Nova launcher seem much faster.. the full version lets you make folders in app drawer and use gestures too
Personally, I like Go Launcher. It has a screenshot option which is kind of handy since the one in CM10 doesn't crop them properly at the moment.
Go keeps me going! Best to suit ma requirements!
I've tried adw, nova and apex. Apex in my opinion is the smoothest. Nova would lag at times. I bought Apex pro yesterday and it has a lot of extra features. Basically it will come down to what you like but i would recommend Apex.
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Apex or ADW for sure. Nova always had 'twitches' here n there while scrolling. ADW is the most customizable launcher I've ever used n just as smooth as apex. Mind you, gotta be on ICS and up for Apex and Nova. ADW works on all, but to use all features it has, you'll have to be on JB.
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Nova and Apex, I use Apex because it can set vertical wallpaper and icons in dock can swipe both up and down
But another launcher maybe the launcher of the future is Next Launcher (GoEx), supppper smooth
PhoenixNghi said:
Nova and Apex, I use Apex because it can set vertical wallpaper and icons in dock can swipe both up and down
But another launcher maybe the launcher of the future is Next Launcher (GoEx), supppper smooth
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yeah setting up nonscrollable wallpapers is a pain in nova..
Go with Primo launcher it works great and is free on xda.
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Apex
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[Discussion] What is the best launcher for tablets and phones?? Leave your sugessions

Comment the name of your best tablet/phone launcher.Lets see which is the best launcher
THE WINIER IS NOVA PRIME LAUNCHER. :highfive:
I've tried Next, TSF Shell, Apex and Nova.
Apex works best, Next looks best. I'm staying with Apex.
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Halo Launcher HD
Hi, I use halo launcher HD, it's a cool low memory launcher, it works very well in my Optimus 2x.
Have a try in this launcher..
Halo launcher is the safest and the best launcher i know.........
I used Apex, Nova, Trebuchet, Holo, Go Launcher, ADW and Bazooka Launcher.. If you prefer a stock aosp style launcher you can choose Apex or Nova (many custom roms are using Nova) but if u want more like theming then i prefer Go launcher or Bazooka.. Am using Apex now..
Nova with Prime. Been one if my favorites for a good while.
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Nova is my preferred launcher. Tried a few but always go back to Nova
<o)OOO> A wild Weedle appears!
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Apex is good for a phone but not that good for a tablet I guess and holo is too simple
Why you say that holo is too simple?
What's the plus of others?
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kidmar said:
Why you say that holo is too simple?
What's the plus of others?
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Holo launcher is not attractive at all.The only plus point is that it uses less memory where as apex is smooth and good looking but uses double of holo. Most of the devices with atlease 512mb ram would not prefer holo.
I've used go ex and nova, go ex has a ton of themes and widgets but nova prime seemed a lot smoother in my opinion
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Apex is the smoothest though
i have used- next, apex,nova,SPB shell,launcher 8- out of these the best i found is spb shell then next (looks)..
Had them all. Always returned to Apex.
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oppan and
Nova has my vote. I love prime!
Nova all the way, my reason is because you can change drawer icons which you cant in other launchers ive tried. I also like the faster than light settings.
Nova + prime...
THat tablet launcher name ??
Nova is better launcher,
i am using nova

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