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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
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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
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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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LudoGris said:
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.

Nucleotide said:
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?
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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?
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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

Apex vs other launchers

Hi guys, new here but I notice that most developers use Apex as their default launcher when they post AOSP ROMS. My question is why? What's the difference between Apex and other launchers like Go Launcher?
Thanks1
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Apex is optimized specifically for ICS and integrates a lot of ICS's features. However I prefer Nova way more. I always immediately install Nova because I like the interface a lot more.

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Apex is optimized specifically for ICS and integrates a lot of ICS's features. However I prefer Nova way more. I always immediately install Nova because I like the interface a lot more.
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+1 for Nova. I don't use it on my One X but I've got it on my Nexus 7 and I love it.

Yea, I've never understood using Apex over Nova. Every phone I've had with every Rom I've run, Nova always runs smoother with less issues.
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I haven't used Nova in months after finding Apex to be more feature rich. Might have to try Nova again to see if they caught up.

Atom is a new promising launcher, I was using apex pro before, but the change is nice.
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they are both good..if you want to have full utilization of Nova then you got to buy Nova Prime
Apex Free is as good as Nova Prime a little lag may be noticeable in the drawer
Anyways they are both Good..a little bit off topic..anyone tried the GS3 Launcher Port..??
very very smooth..buttery...but lack the customization/..

Nova prime on my one x and SGSIII, I like apex as well though but to cheap to buy both pro.
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powerwagon said:
Yea, I've never understood using Apex over Nova. Every phone I've had with every Rom I've run, Nova always runs smoother with less issues.
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I'd disagree based on my experience. Both has been problematic for me but, Nova has been more annoying than Apex.

I've tried both Apex (pro) and Nova Prime and i prefer Apex a bit more. It seems noticeably smoother than Nova on my device, particularly on my widget heavy homescreens.

Thanks guys,
So it seems that it's just a matter of preference. So then, if you opt to use a different launcher, how would you get rid of the default one embedded in the ROM? Or would you?

I'm on clean rom de 4.1 and using nova launcher. It comes with apex but I find nova runs more smoothly,with no lag. So I used root explorer and went in to system/apps and deleted apex launcher(after I installed nova of course) . I have not had any issue doing that.
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I have Nova and Apex on my phone. Wanted to try them both out. I find that with the same home screen setup on both devices, Nova is a bit slower. Going back to the homescreen in Apex is instantaneous. Sometimes Nova does a full redraw and it takes a second or two.
Other than that the launchers seem identical to me.

Chalk another one up for Apex.
It's always been smoother for me, no matter what rom I'm running. Even on ICS roms on my T-Mobile G2 before the One X.
Scrolling through homescreens or app drawer pages in Nova is too fast and/or choppy, even if you set the speeds to "stock" in settings (I like to "enjoy" the animation). I also like more of the features Apex offers, like customizing what shows up when you hit menu, disabling haptic feedback (long pressing icons/wallpaper) and the way it handles locking the desktop compared to Nova.
Btw, I'm using Apex Free on the phone, and Nova Prime on my Transformer Prime.

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I have Nova and Apex on my phone. Wanted to try them both out. I find that with the same home screen setup on both devices, Nova is a bit slower. Going back to the homescreen in Apex is instantaneous. Sometimes Nova does a full redraw and it takes a second or two.
Other than that the launchers seem identical to me.
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I've found just the opposite. I was using Apex when I first picked up my HOX but I felt it was sluggish at times and found Nova. Maybe the Apex devs pushed out some updates to improve things? I'll have to check it out again.
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Im using nova and its been great for me. Tried apex briefly a while back on a gummy rom but nova does the job. I do miss my adw ex sadly it hasn't been updated for almost a year now

Adw and launcher pro were both awesome.

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Adw and launcher pro were both awesome.
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Ah, the good ol' Froyo days. Brings back memories.

I have tried a bunch of launchers including apex and nova ( unpaid versions) apex def wins for more Asop look and integration of ics features and feel, but I have to say all in all...
go launcher ftw. Sooooo.... many themes and lock screens to choose from .
I think apex is compatible with some of the go themes. But again free and **** tons of themes....I love go launcher.
Tons of features customizations.
User friendly. Love the 3d worm lock screen.
Its all about preference.
Have to admit I have been eyeing apex and nova again. Maybe I'll switch .
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Apex is the best!
New to Android and consequently have tried all of the following launchers to varying degrees in the past few weeks: ADW, Apex, Nova, Regina, Go Launcher, ssLauncher, and stock HTC Sense. I used ADW the first week or so and then it has been Apex since. Never crashes and super quick. Absolutely love it!

[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