What's the difference between launchers and ROMs?
Will installing a launcher mess with an installed ROM?
Thanks in advance
Launcher is a UI that lays over the ROM to give a different user experience. Go ahead and try them... they are safe. I recommend nova launcher myself
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mpthegeneral said:
What's the difference between launchers and ROMs?
Will installing a launcher mess with an installed ROM?
Thanks in advance
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A launcher is an app. A ROM is the whole system of the phone.
The ROM is all the apps and such on your phone. A launcher only has the interface of your home screens.
A launcher shouldn't mess with your ROM.
|Trolling With A Smile|
I found Apex launcher to be good as well, so you can try that one also.
Will try out Nova which Glacierguy recommended later tonight to see how it looks and works.
Thanks guys. I'll go and play around for a bit now :laugh:
Vlacke said:
I found Apex launcher to be good as well, so you can try that one also.
Will try out Nova which Glacierguy recommended later tonight to see how it looks and works.
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CM9 build 12 + Nova Launcher + Cobalt blue theme + Awesome Beats + inverted apps = pure greatness
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Well I know many of you guys have complain about why Cyanogenmod Rc 1 has the Adw Launcher, some say they prefer Launcher Pro or Stock Froyo, I tried to install so many Launcher2.apk but none of them worked with the Evo till I found this one. after I installed this Launcher2apk , I deleted Adw Launcher and my phone has been working perfect, no FC , Nada!!
Also I did some test
Linpack
Adw Launcher-35 Average
Launcher Pro Plus-32 Average
Stock Launcher-38 Average
Fps2d
Adw Launcher-51
Launcher Pro-50
Stock Launcher 50
Wallpaper
http://i44.tinypic.com/5lx9qb.png
How did you delete the ADW Launcher?
davidwh5 said:
How did you did delete the ADW Launcher?
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Go into the Root Explorer. Root Explorer to me is the easiest way.. After your in Root go to System- Apps- ADW Launcher.apk<------- DELETE THAT ONE!!!
cico7 said:
Go into the Root Explorer. Root Explorer to me is the easiest way.. After your in Root go to System- Apps- ADW Launcher.apk<------- DELETE THAT ONE!!!
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thats exactly what I did!!
This may seem like a dumb question but what the heck does the stock froyo launcher look like lol. Can you post a screenshot? All I have experience with is the sense launcher and now the adw one that comes with CM6.
hodedofome said:
This may seem like a dumb question but what the heck does the stock froyo launcher look like lol. Can you post a screenshot? All I have experience with is the sense launcher and now the adw one that comes with CM6.
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you can check the 1st post!!!
any
The APK file didnt like my EVO it couldnt open it
jonathaflores said:
Well I know many of you guys have complain about why Cyanogenmod Rc 1 has the Adw Launcher, some say they prefer Launcher Pro or Stock Froyo, I tried to install so many Launcher2.apk but none of them worked with the Evo till I found this one. after I installed this Launcher2apk , I deleted Adw Launcher and my phone has been working perfect, no FC , Nada!!
Also I did some test
Linpack
Adw Launcher-35 Average
Launcher Pro Plus-32 Average
Stock Launcher-38 Average
Fps2d
Adw Launcher-51
Launcher Pro-50
Stock Launcher 50
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where can i find your wallpaper??
madunix said:
where can i find your wallpaper??
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I posted the link on the 1st post,
benfreak1
any
The APK file didnt like my EVO it couldnt open it
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How did you tried to install it???
I found that just installing the Launcher2-1.apk and just say Yes when ut asks you to replace it will install. You might want to make a backup the ADWLauncher.apk from /system/app.
I have to to say the stock launcher seems to be snappy I like it.. The only draw back I might see is if you are looking to install one of the themes that are coming out. You might have a problem since they are themed with LauncherPro or ADWLauncher and not the stock Launcher.
Keep getting force closes
.....nice. gonna try this.
every time i download its corupted?
naaa its working fine, actually i unistall the AWD LAUNCHER AND ALL THE APKS I dont like b4 installing the rom!!
Does this only work on CM or does it work on any 2.2 rom?
Works great on my 2.2 Non Rooted Evo!
Psosmith82 said:
Works great on my 2.2 Non Rooted Evo!
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The stock 2.2 launcher was already on the non rooted 2.2 leak
It wasnt on mine. The stock launcher was removed with the last update, the one before 2.2. If you clear defaults or use a home switcher app it is not there, unless you manually install this APK
Psosmith82 said:
It wasnt on mine. The stock launcher was removed with the last update, the one before 2.2. If you clear defaults or use a home switcher app it is not there, unless you manually install this APK
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true it was removed!! I have only tried it with cm6,
Psosmith82 said:
It wasnt on mine. The stock launcher was removed with the last update, the one before 2.2. If you clear defaults or use a home switcher app it is not there, unless you manually install this APK
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It was removed but its back on the Froyo leak. You just did extra work ;-)
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I would like to replace the stock launcher with ADW launcher in the ROM I am cooking up.
Is this possible?
Also:
Does anyone know of a way to replace the default theme of the adw launcher apk?
lol just place it in it
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spacecaker said:
lol just place it in it
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I realize I can do that, but I want a seamless experience. I want it to default to adw launcher with a theme and completely bypass the standard launcher.
then delete adw launcher
mv_style said:
then delete adw launcher
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I think you mean delete the default launcher, but I tried that and the ROM refused for boot.
The launcher shouldn't cause boot issues. Does it boot with the stock launcher?
Un1c0de said:
The launcher shouldn't cause boot issues. Does it boot with the stock launcher?
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Yes, it boots fine when the stock launcher is there. LGLauncher.apk
But when I remove it and put ADW Launcher in its place it doesn't get past the boot animation.
ColdBlog said:
Yes, it boots fine when the stock launcher is there. LGLauncher.apk
But when I remove it and put ADW Launcher in its place it doesn't get past the boot animation.
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Hi to everyone,
I was looking exactly for that... but as far as I (don't) read the question is still open. Can anyone give it a point?
Thank you and have a nice Sunday,
Be sure that ADWLauncher is compiled for the 'matching' Android version. Btw. by using logcat while booting up your phone you would have seen immediately the kind of error ...
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Hi.
i am looking for a apex rom for my samsung galaxy note GT-N7000. So if there is any apex rom for it please guide me to it.
Thank you
Apex is a launcher NOT a ROM! Apex launcher can be used with any ice cream sandwich or jelly bean ROM, I'm not sure if it works with gingerbread roms.
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AliJihan said:
Hi.
i am looking for a apex rom for my samsung galaxy note GT-N7000. So if there is any apex rom for it please guide me to it.
Thank you
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as he said APEX is a launcher...
PS : you can try this ROM it uses Apex and is really good if you like APEX..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714296
Rulinglionadi said:
as he said APEX is a launcher...
PS : you can try this ROM it uses Apex and is really good if you like APEX..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714296
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most cm9 builds use apex launcher.
toofank said:
most cm9 builds use apex launcher.
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i know...i just said this is a good rom with cm9 build and Apex in MY OPINION...
i am a fan of TW...so i just tried all these roms for like an hour..
You Can Flash Kingdroid Notemania It Has Apex Launcher on it
thank you guys... i really appreciate it. :victory:
i've been trying to find a theme that has 7 home screens for the stock rom 2.3.4
help plz
thekingpuma said:
i've been trying to find a theme that has 7 home screens for the stock rom 2.3.4
help plz
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Xperia Play Q&A
thekingpuma said:
i've been trying to find a theme that has 7 home screens for the stock rom 2.3.4
help plz
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try downloading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557091
it is the modded xperia s launcher that you change to have as many home screens you want up to 11 and try this theme for stock 2.3.3 it might work for 2.3.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28582372&postcount=7
but before you flash that theme, flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762074
then that theme over that.
Hit the thanks if I helped
Get a launcher like holo launcher. They're very customizable. I'm running touchwiz themed holo launcher with 5x4 home screens.
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Gents,
This is Nova Launcher 3.0.1 that you can now successfully decompile and compile.
Now we can all Mod and Theme Nova Launcher!!!
Enjoy!!!
Please don't forget to hit THANKS!!!!
Nova Launcher 3.0.1 Link http://d-h.st/bjj
Nova Launcher 3.0.2beta3 http://d-h.st/yNu
Nova Launcher 3.0.2beta4 http://d-h.st/C92
Nova Launcher 3.0.2 stable http://d-h.st/7tf
EMSpilot said:
Gents,
This is Nova Launcher 3.0.1 that you can now successfully decompile and compile.
Now we can all Mod and Theme Nova Launcher!!!
Enjoy!!!
Please don't forget to hit THANKS!!!!
Nova Launcher 3.0.1 Link http://d-h.st/6uA
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This post is SEVERELY underappreciated. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
AlkaliV2 said:
This post is SEVERELY underappreciated. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
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I agree, this took a whole bunch of hours to do, and I am fairly certain lots of beer was consumed during the process as well. :laugh:
It doesn't let me install.....says app not installed when I try to install it.....
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Nova
ali87va said:
It doesn't let me install.....says app not installed when I try to install it.....
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You must drop it in system/app.
there is no lib folder in apk as original one, that is normal?
lib
kien_vip said:
there is no lib folder in apk as original one, that is normal?
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You don't need it but are welcome to add it if you want. This is for people who want to mod and theme Nova.
Here is a copy with "libs" http://d-h.st/bjj
EMSpilot said:
You don't need it but are welcome to add it if you want. This is for people who want to mod and theme Nova.
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What exactly can you mod/theme???
Theme
Joe0113 said:
What exactly can you mod/theme???
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You can mod anything you like. The whole point of this is that you cannot decompile Nova Launcher from the playstore. I figured out how. I did an Arizona State University theme. Gunthermic did a Dark Horse theme. See it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287493
EMSpilot said:
You can mod anything you like. The whole point of this is that you cannot decompile Nova Launcher from the playstore. I figured out how. I did an Arizona State University theme. Gunthermic did a Dark Horse theme. See it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287493
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I know nothing about developing/theming so it wouldn't be useful to me to do myself, I was just wondering what could be done with it. Thanks!
Btw, what "mods" could be made to Nova, besides the theming element?
Mods
Joe0113 said:
I know nothing about developing/theming so it wouldn't be useful to me to do myself, I was just wondering what could be done with it. Thanks!
Btw, what "mods" could be made to Nova, besides the theming element?
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I am not sure. I heard there was some speed modes etc. I just theme it.
Nova 3.0.2 beta 3 Squashed
Here is Nova 3.0.2 beta 3 Link http://d-h.st/yNu
Enjoy!!!
Please hit thanks I spent many hours on this!!!
@EMSpilot will this work in 5.0?
kushpancake said:
@EMSpilot will this work in 5.0?
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Try it and let us know!
kushpancake said:
@EMSpilot will this work in 5.0?
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I am on Verizon Note 4 and we do not have 5.0 yet. I would try the newest version of Nova.
EMSpilot said:
I am on Verizon Note 4 and we do not have 5.0 yet. I would try the newest version of Nova.
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Oh gotcha... Which app is there to use to theme our devices? The last phone I themed was a blackberry about 8 years ago and used the blackberry studio app or whatever it was lol
Hey guys I have been searching for a good spot to ask this question. Can someone here help me to set the default workspace in nova launcher. I would like to have it set up a certain way on initial flash of rom. Thanks in advance.