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Launchers for ICS

Any suggestions on a launcher for ICS?
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I use Nova Launcher Prime, very customizeable.
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Kamoteq23 said:
I use Nova Launcher Prime, very customizeable.
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Love nova launcher. Only wish I could infinity loop the app drawer.
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Kamoteq23 said:
I use Nova Launcher Prime, very customizeable.
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Checked it out, very nice.
Thank you.

I use nova right now on my Droid inc, but am loving Apex on this tablet. Both launchers come from very respectable devs.
Edit: I forget to mention the cm9 launcher Trebuchet. It by far does not have much customization as Apex Launcher our Nova Launcher, but I'm sure is, stable as all hell
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Pick your poison Nova or Apex.

i tried Go Launcher HD just now. its not bad..but i didn't like it. I do have to say it was very very smooth.

I use apex on my tab and phone works great and is free with lots of features. They do have a paid version now although havent looked into it cause free does everything i want
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So far I am giving Apex launcher a whirl. Seems to be rather good. Might give Nova launcher a go later since I've heard some pretty good reviews about it.

I tried several launcher and now use Go Launcher Ex.
On phone (Galaxy S2) it works very good.
On the TF300T it's okay, could be better but is enough for me.
I just need to have directories and the possibility to flip 360°.
Additionally I like it you can use more than one quick launch bar (or whatever the name is).

I tried both Nova and Apex and had a crash with Nova so I it has been Apex now for over three weeks. I liked it so much I sprung for the Pro version. Gestures on a tablet work quite well.

Personally i love the asus launcher...looks neat.
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I settled on the Apex launcher, got the pro version and it works fantastically.
I was using nova, but there were a bunch of force quits and hang ups. There was an update recently, but I haven't tried it again since.

Tried Aoex and nova, settled with apex pro , it's fab
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So I have been using apex and I am liking it. When I have more free time, I will try nova.
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+ 1 for Apex pro. I've used Nova and a few others but I think Apex it the best.

Apex pro launcher with the dock bar on the bottom ftw!
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Using GO Launche HD. Just update to new verion, new features, delete apps from homescreen and others. Very smooth and nice I think

Shooshka said:
Using GO Launche HD. Just update to new verion, new features, delete apps from homescreen and others. Very smooth and nice I think
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I second this. The go dev team really does excellent work and they are dedicated to swift updates and they are always improving their software.

I can't get either nova or apex to quite render some things right: I stick to stock
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Apex and Nova Launchers Crashing!

I've tried both of these launchers and use them successfully on my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7, but i can't seem to get either to run reliably on my TF700T. They both slow down and eventually crash. I only use 5 screens with one widget on each screen plus a few apps. I'm pretty familiar with both launchers but can't seem to get either to run in a stable, continuous manner. I use the latest stable paid version of each launcher.
I'm running my TF700T with the original ICS launcher and am not rooted at this time. I sure would like to get one of these launchers working since the stock launcher wastes a lot of screen space.
Thanks for any help.
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I have been using Apex since I got the TF700. None issue with the launcher and I'm using live wallpaper.
Tried to re-install both launchers? Clear data/cache?

Been using Nova for over a week now, the only issue that I have is that in portrait mode it cuts the wallpaper off on the bottom and leaves the rest black. Probably an issue with the higher res on the tf700.
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Nova has been know to crash a lot. Sucks too, because its a great launcher.

timrock said:
Nova has been know to crash a lot. Sucks too, because its a great launcher.
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I used both Apex and Nova on the TF700. I thought Nova was a bit faster on transitions and opening the App drawer (and just seemed snappier), so I stuck with that. Haven't had any issues with it at this point. It does cut the wallpaper off in Portrait mode, but Apex did too.

blickley said:
I used both Apex and Nova on the TF700. I thought Nova was a bit faster on transitions and opening the App drawer (and just seemed snappier), so I stuck with that. Haven't had any issues with it at this point. It does cut the wallpaper off in Portrait mode, but Apex did too.
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On Apex, change animations/transitions speed to lower value or turn it off. It's pretty fast.
It does crash now and then though. Not as much as Nova, but it happens. Still better than stock.

I had issues with both Apex and Go Launcher. I also ended up sticking with stock. I've tried both again recently after some updates but still had too many issues. I was hoping that someone would post another launcher that is 100% functional and suited to the Infinity. Bummer. Hopefully the developers of those launchers will get some fixes out soon.

Apex Pro is one of the first things I installed on mine and it hasn't crashed once yet.
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urrlyx said:
Apex Pro is one of the first things I installed on mine and it hasn't crashed once yet.
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1 -- it behaves commendably on my devices, i.e., the SGS2 and the TF700; not a hitch on either of them.

ADW Launcher EX on Infinity

Anyone else enjoying the new update? So far, flows so much better than apex and nova. Transitions are smoother more numerous and prettier than ever. So many more options to choose from, I had to share.
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I was playing with the new ADW Launcher EX last night. It is very nice. However, I uninstalled and went back to stock. Because I don't like a pop-up menu appearing when I hold on a widget. I like the JB resize handles appearing. The extra step just turned me off.
I liked 3rd party launchers in the Pre-ICS days. But since ICS forward, not so much.

Absolutely love the new version of ADW EX - they did an excellent job with it. I really like the custom fonts for desktop icons too - looks so much better than the stock font for desktop icons.
Also love the dock reflections - adds a nice touch.
Really don't have anything bad to say about ADW EX - lots of options, great performance and doesn't seem to be a RAM hog either...
Highly recommended.
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One issue that I am running into is that I am a not able to reassign the function of the home icon. I usually use the home button to open and close the dock bar. So far I have not been able to do this?
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kcallis said:
One issue that I am running into is that I am a not able to reassign the function of the home icon. I usually use the home button to open and close the dock bar. So far I have not been able to do this?
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How did you re-assign that key with other launchers?
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I had a hubs layout with instant transitions (that is, no transition), and was a big fan. Setting the transition speed to 0 accomplishes that in the old adw ex, but not in the new one. I rolled back to the old thanks to titanium. Not sure if it's a bug, an oversight or intentional.
Not saying it's bad, just doesn't suit my preferences.

Maybe I should try this too. I used stock for a long time until tried Nova. Omg what a difference with speed! Nova is so much faster than stock.
But if ADW faster than Nova I think I could be 95% satisfied with the speed of this tablet. (browser still has many problems)
I had bought ADW maybe 2 years ago and then it had problem not having updates so I changed to others. Might give it a try now. Thanks for headsup!

Try ADWLquncher ex the november update gave it a new life : before it was far slower than apex (my previous launcher) and now it's far faster and smoother
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Icon dock for stock?

I really like the minimalist look and feel of the stock Asus theme. Nova, Apex, etc have to many bells and whistles for my tastes. But, I really like the icon dock. Any way to add that feature to stock?
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Install CROMI with the new JB launcher. You'll get stock everything and that neat dock at the bottom following you around.
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Best launchers

Ive been wondering, what are your guys and gals favorite roms. Ive been using go launcher hd but want a change, any ideas?
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xMrArnoldx said:
Ive been wondering, what are your guys and gals favorite roms. Ive been using go launcher hd but want a change, any ideas?
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I think there is a launcher thread in General, actually started by me. Apex seems to be the best for speed and smoothness but there are others that work well too.
Tylor
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Rom: CleanRom Inheritance 3.4.7 Odex AND That's UltraCleanRom(7 sec boot )
Kernal: _That's Stock V6 Kernal
Theme: Timberwolf's Blues & Jazz Theme V2.1
UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204100

I was using apex but moved to ADW launcher ex which was smoother than apex in november
But maye apex is better now with his last updates ?
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I have been using Nova Prime since buying my Infinity, and before that on my old Xoom. It has worked smoothly and well on both devices, though I recall that some people here have had issues trying to use it with the Infinity.

I have always used Nova, but now that Chameleon and Action Launcher are getting better and better, I have switched to Action Launcher and I love it!