I installed Nova Launcher today on my rooted, unlocked HOX (1.73) and it immediately asked me for root access. I denied it, but I have never seen a launcher do this before on any of my other rooted devices. Has anyone seen this before?
It's been a while since I've used it, but I think it needs root access to show widgets in the app drawer like stock.
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phatboypat said:
It's been a while since I've used it, but I think it needs root access to show widgets in the app drawer like stock.
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You are correct, sir. It's tied to making widgets do things widgets shouldn't normally do.
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You are correct, sir. It's tied to making widgets do things widgets shouldn't normally do.
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So in your opinion it was good for me to deny access?
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So in your opinion it was good for me to deny access?
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No, it doesn't hurt to allow it. It let's you put widgets in dock bar, and folders in app drawer, and things like that.
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If I made it sound like nova launcher did bad things I apologize. It didn't really hurt to deny root access but it definitely doesn't hurt to grant it either.
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If I made it sound like nova launcher did bad things I apologize. It didn't really hurt to deny root access but it definitely doesn't hurt to grant it either.
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No problem. I'll remove it from the denied list and give it a go.
i have a stoopid question (happens both w/ Apex and Nova) i can't see to find and add like a large clock and such. i feel like a moron ;]
added; i mean when i press and hold on the home screen i do get the menu where i can choose widgets but no clocks there.. today has been very counter productive HOX wise ;(
roeiboot said:
i have a stoopid question (happens both w/ Apex and Nova) i can't see to find and add like a large clock and such. i feel like a moron ;]
added; i mean when i press and hold on the home screen i do get the menu where i can choose widgets but no clocks there.. today has been very counter productive HOX wise ;(
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Sense widgets, like the large clocks, are only available in the sense launcher. Try fancy widgets or hd widgets.
XNine said:
Sense widgets, like the large clocks, are only available in the sense launcher. Try fancy widgets or hd widgets.
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thanks!
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I figured this would be a good place for all to share their homescreens, wallpapers, Launchers they are using etc. I actually havent done anything special yet this is just 4 starters and get the thread going.
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A little WJDDesigns.com love with a CUSTOM twist
From left to right
Here's mine. Wanting to apply some ADW themes, but i'm scared of Metamorph/Framework yet.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Here's mine. Wanting to apply some ADW themes, but i'm scared of Metamorph/Framework yet.
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Dont be scared. ADW themes has nothing to do with framework. ADW themes only apply to the ADW apk.
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From left to right
Nice
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My screen. I'd like to use a more appropriate (read: TF2) background, but I can't find one that's dark and not too busy).
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Dont be scared. ADW themes has nothing to do with framework. ADW themes only apply to the ADW apk.
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Well, the one theme I want (eessel sense suave something or other) needs metamorph to install. some of the reports I've seen so far with the Root revolve around mucking with framework. I'd rather play it safe for a bit.
Okay, screens have been tweaked. That's concept art from Half-Life 2 Episode 3
Here's mine. A guick quasi-GTX feel....
What is that alternate Power Control widgets (the one with battery percent reading)? Are they from the market or are there options for the default one that I'm missing?
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What is that alternate Power Control widgets (the one with battery percent reading)? Are they from the market or are there options for the default one that I'm missing?
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Mine is extended controls from the market. Cost about a dollar or so, but it's wicked customizable and has a ton of different things to toggle.
How did Legion get a calendar to show up in one of his screens?
The moto calendar widget only shows the current day
Looks like he's using pure calendar
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Mine is extended controls from the market. Cost about a dollar or so, but it's wicked customizable and has a ton of different things to toggle.
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Thanks, will check it out. Looks great.
How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
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How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
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If your rooted you can use drocap or shootme from the market.
GoldenCyn said:
How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
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If your rooted you can use drocap or shootme from the market.
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And the award for best non-answer goes to ...
Here's a tutorial for doing it without Root (setup SDK and use ddms).
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/22/how-to-take-screenshots-with-the-droid-x/
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And the award for best non-answer goes to ...
Here's a tutorial for doing it without Root (setup SDK and use ddms).
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/22/how-to-take-screenshots-with-the-droid-x/
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LOL! Good one, I definitely missed that not rooted part.
Been bothering me as of late as I modify layout of icons and stuff on my phone, is there any home app for android that moves other icons as you move icons over them a là iphone?
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Midnitte said:
Been bothering me as of late as I modify layout of icons and stuff on my phone, is there any home app for android that moves other icons as you move icons over them a là iphone?
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Thanks for the reply!
Is there anything else like this (preferably free) that doesn't look like iOS? (I know, why would I want iOS features without the iOS look?)
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I use the MIUI rom, even though I'm not a fan of the iProducts. Aside from a few features and the lack of an app drawer, mine doesn't look like an iPhone since I've themed it. It has the feature you're looking for, but I'm not sure if they make the rom for your phone - or if you're rooted, for that matter.
I know Go Launcher Ex does this in the app drawer. I didn't use it long enough to notice if it does it on the homescreens as well.
thanks for the info - I'm an ex-iphone user and I'll check these out.
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I use the MIUI rom, even though I'm not a fan of the iProducts. Aside from a few features and the lack of an app drawer, mine doesn't look like an iPhone since I've themed it. It has the feature you're looking for, but I'm not sure if they make the rom for your phone - or if you're rooted, for that matter.
I know Go Launcher Ex does this in the app drawer. I didn't use it long enough to notice if it does it on the homescreens as well.
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Well it does indeed do it in the app drawer, but not on the actual home screen (damn!), ill have to check about the MIUI rom though, I'm running CM6 right now.
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The lagginess of the app drawer scrolling. Maybe it's because I'm so used to LauncherPro but it just doesn't feel smooth. I really do like all the other aspects of Sense though.
Completely agree stop when you get to the end don't iust slow down. Very annoying.
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I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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Another thing I agree on nothing like unlocking your phone and seeing lightning bolts lol.
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What's the reason that Sense Widgets can't be used with 3rd party launchers?
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If you guys bought beautiful widgets you will never look back at sense again weather animations again. that along with the new open gl weather live wallpaper is pretty sick
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What's the reason that Sense Widgets can't be used with 3rd party launchers?
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There's a tight integration among Sense-related stuff.
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If you guys bought beautiful widgets you will never look back at sense again weather animations again. that along with the new open gl weather live wallpaper is pretty sick
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Bw is a poor substitute for Sense. Sorry, HTC has them beat and Sense 3.0 takes it to a whole new level.
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Say what you will about touchwiz, but they got it right with the horizontal app drawer scrolling. I love that option in ADW launcher as well. I just wish sense gave you that option somehow.
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Say what you will about touchwiz, but they got it right with the horizontal app drawer scrolling. I love that option in ADW launcher as well. I just wish sense gave you that option somehow.
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I really don't like horizontal app drawers. I'd actually love a WP7 style list.
The one thing I don't like about Sense is the inability to remap the right button. I don't need the bloody personalize button there all the time.
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Bw is a poor substitute for Sense. Sorry, HTC has them beat and Sense 3.0 takes it to a whole new level.
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I agree. Never understood why people always recommended BW as an alternative to sense.
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The one thing I don't like about Sense is the inability to remap the right button. I don't need the bloody personalize button there all the time.
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At least that's possible with root. I can remap the right button to whatever I want. I don't think it's possible to have sense + horizontal app drawer, though, even with root.
I like the horizontal app drawer because unlike vertical app drawer, I don't over-scroll.
Agreed I really wished we could use launcherpros 3d app drawer. I like beautiful widgets but at the end its just not quite as elegant as HTC's sense widget.
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Agreed I really wished we could use launcherpros 3d app drawer. I like beautiful widgets but at the end its just not quite as elegant as HTC's sense widget.
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Actually, there is a way to replace the app drawer, sorta by using another app.
I'll have to remember the steps...
There are a few threads about it. But I'm pretty sure its not possible.
http://www.google.com/m/search?q=site:xda-developers.com+replace+htc+sense+app+drawer
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I agree. Never understood why people always recommended BW as an alternative to sense.
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I recommend go launcher ex over either of those. I never actually see anyone else recommend it though, but it's a drastic change from sense. It has a horizontal sliding app drawer and I never notice lag. You can do a vertical one as well if you like with it, though I dont see why. The only complaint I might have is the lack of built in widgets (it only has 2 right now), but they're adding more. However, I dont care about those anyways.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
only thing I hate about sense is the fact that you can't use a wii controller with the phone
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I love the weather animations. That's the only thing I love. Fancy Widget has an experimental version but it just sucks.
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my fav part of sense. and the keyboard.
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I recommend go launcher ex over either of those. I never actually see anyone else recommend it though, but it's a drastic change from sense. It has a horizontal sliding app drawer and I never notice lag. You can do a vertical one as well if you like with it, though I dont see why. The only complaint I might have is the lack of built in widgets (it only has 2 right now), but they're adding more. However, I dont care about those anyways.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
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Yea, I used sense for a few days and found go launcher ex and haven't looked back SENSE. Folders, recent apps, running apps (task killer), 15 dock spots all customizable. I like beautiful widgets for the live wallpaper.
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my fav part of sense. and the keyboard.
Yuck. I hate the keyboard. I use Keyboard from Gingerbread. Awesome app.
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So i was thinking it might look really clean to be able to erase the app name under the icons and just have icons.... Maybe we can get a developer to work on this? Anyone else like this idea?
I think GOlauncher gives you that option.
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Try Launcher Pro, there is an option there too.
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I think GOlauncher gives you that option.
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I don't like any of the launchers, there just a pia, i like what i have now.
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I don't like any of the launchers, there just a pia, i like what i have now.
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Then you're sol lol
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You can do it for the homescreen icons with an app like Desktop Visualizer but doing it that way for ALL homescreen icons is a PITA too.
Adw ex does it.
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Then you're sol lol
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Sense is not customizable, launchers are. If customizing and changing settings is a pia... well that's what the i*hone is for right ;-)
I recommend adw. You can make it look identical to sense if you like the look, and it has that option.
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Sense is not customizable, launchers are. If customizing and changing settings is a pia... well that's what the i*hone is for right ;-)
I recommend adw. You can make it look identical to sense if you like the look, and it has that option.
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my rosie is modded to the t. transparent app drawer, my name on all apps bar, cyan text color. its not easy but possible. to remove the names under the apps you just change the text color value to #00000000. full transparency. you need a knowledge of apktool and decompiling and compiling
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my rosie is modded to the t. transparent app drawer, my name on all apps bar, cyan text color. its not easy but possible. to remove the names under the apps you just change the text color value to #00000000. full transparency. you need a knowledge of apktool and decompiling and compiling
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That's more of a pita then just downloading a new launcher and hitting the setting to remove the labels.
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That's more of a pita then just downloading a new launcher and hitting the setting to remove the labels.
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Did I add you have to be really smart?
Just saying sense is customizable. Once you know it it really doesn't take that much time or effort. The phone is designed to run sense. It just makes sense
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Did I add you have to be really smart?
Just saying sense is customizable. Once you know it it really doesn't take that much time or effort. The phone is designed to run sense. It just makes sense
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I never said it wasn't customizable, but the OP doesn't want to have to do anything that is a "pita" and/or takes too much time.
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I never said it wasn't customizable, but the OP doesn't want to have to do anything that is a "pita" and/or takes too much time.
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Actually he said maybe we could get a developer to work on this. I can do it just not sure if I can test it
Rosie can work on multiple phones but I'm not sure about the thunderbolt rosie
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I wish this site had "negs" so I could neg OP into oblivion. "I want something but don't want to do anything to get it." Why does everyone who frequent this site beg for things but don't want to put in work to even achieve it? Seriously, you don't even want to do something as download a launcher to get what you wanted done? *facepalm, end rant*
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I wish this site had "negs" so I could neg OP into oblivion. "I want something but don't want to do anything to get it." Why does everyone who frequent this site beg for things but don't want to put in work to even achieve it? Seriously, you don't even want to do something as download a launcher to get what you wanted done? *facepalm, end rant*
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I wish I had an evo 3d
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I wish this site had "negs" so I could neg OP into oblivion. "I want something but don't want to do anything to get it." Why does everyone who frequent this site beg for things but don't want to put in work to even achieve it? Seriously, you don't even want to do something as download a launcher to get what you wanted done? *facepalm, end rant*
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All he did was ask if it could be done and if others would be interested. He likes the stock look of Sense and probably being able to use Sense widgets, which cannot be done with ADW or LP. Calm down there big boy, take some deep breaths, everything will be ok.
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Post the rosie and I will mess with it Mr op
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Then you're sol lol
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No, you are definitely not sol. Just use "better cut" or "desktop visualizer" and delete the names of the apps on your homescreens. Very simple and can be done in under 5 min.
Are there any alternative home launchers that allow you to put sense widgets on it? I absolutely love the sense widgets but I hate the home screen lag.
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As with any other HTC device, the answer is a big no
As for lag - what lag? I've got none whatsoever
Jason Syn said:
Are there any alternative home launchers that allow you to put sense widgets on it? I absolutely love the sense widgets but I hate the home screen lag.
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Download spare parts and set the transition windows and animation windows to fast. Also turn off all animations in settings. Its faster, no lag for me.
Oh man, I see the HTC white screen and the loading screen constantly... You don't have that problem?!
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Jason Syn said:
Oh man, I see the HTC white screen and the loading screen constantly... You don't have that problem?!
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Do you use a task killer? If you do, it could be do to that.
Lakeshow423 said:
Do you use a task killer? If you do, it could be do to that.
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Nope...
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Nope...
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That's weird....factory reset maybe?
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Nope...
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Do you have more than one home app installed?
That will happen when the device gets low on RAM and it has to kill background processes to keep it going. The solution ? Uninstall some of the apps you recently downloaded and don't need AND reduce the amount of unnecessary widgets on the homescreen(s).
I wish this was possible too. No lag here but I hate the stupid 3 button bar wasting space. I tried wave launcher but it looks like crap.
GorillaPimp said:
I wish this was possible too. No lag here but I hate the stupid 3 button bar wasting space. I tried wave launcher but it looks like crap.
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Try Dock4droid, its not the prettiest, but it works well.
there are several that work great.
Adw launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=more_from_developer
Launcher pro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
Helix launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helixproject.launcher&feature=search_result
Go launcher ex (my favorite)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
Zeam (the lightest and fastest of them all)
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam&feature=search_result
I hope this gave some information.
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Try Dock4droid, its not the prettiest, but it works well.
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Thanks. It's not that bad. I figured out how to get Power Strip to do it a lot prettier. I already bought it so I'll stick with it.
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there are several that work great.
I hope this gave some information.
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None of those will run Sense 3 widgets will they? Im pretty sure most people know about all those launchers.
Damn u. Remember helix. That was the best dam. Launcher before others cane out.
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there are several that work great.
Adw launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=more_from_developer
Launcher pro
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
Helix launcher
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helixproject.launcher&feature=search_result
Go launcher ex (my favorite)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
Zeam (the lightest and fastest of them all)
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam&feature=search_result
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Negative my friend
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None of those will run Sense 3 widgets will they? Im pretty sure most people know about all those launchers.
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Negative my friend
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Exactly. I searched for that earlier today and in every thread there are people posting other launchers instead of just saying no.
Get Launcher Pro download its Sense Pack.
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I had a myTouch 4G before the Sensation that was rooted with a stock Android rom and I had all my widgets loooking identical to sense.
Download Beautiful Widgets (it is $1.99 but WAY worth it if you want cool widgets!) There is a clock called "SuperClock" that comes with the app that looks IDENTICAL to sense, especially when you download the (free) skin called "super sense". It also has the sense-looking toggle widgets etc. All with TONS of skins to choose from. The super clock even has the sense animations if you download the free animations add-on.
And just in case (for the non-readers out there) after downloading the app, you apply the widgets like any other (long-press). Opening the app is just for adjusting settings/skins etc.
Guys, is it possible to install Sense 2.x launcher? I wish I could turn off that stupid 3D effect (and scrolling page by page in app drawer)