I'm running go launcher now, is there any other good launchers? I'm I missing on other good launchers out there, I really like to use theming
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I like to use Apex launcher. Has a lot of options to play around with. Nova is good as well.
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Thanks will definitely try it out.
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NPS bro.
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I loved touchwiz, but trying nova and apex since last night. Both seem good, I can't decide which one I like better. Touchwiz is great if you don't care to customize the looks imo.
most of the comparisons I've seen apex vs nova is apex has all the stuff for free that nova has in prime (the paid version). I use nova myself as I purhcased it when it was on sale for 0.25 cents and haven't gone back. I used to use go launcher on my droid eris back in the day and my wife uses it on her droid charge (can't wait till her upgrade...hate that phone). My personal experience is while go launcher is nice..it seems to be more geared for older phones. Another launcher you may want to try as I hear its been upgraded is adw. All the launchers will be rather similar with small differences (unless you shell out 15 bucks for the 3d one that I can't remember the name of).
Nova all the way.
On my previous phone I tried and liked all of the big three ICS/JB variants... Holo, Apex, and Nova. I used Holo the most because I got the paid version on sale. But since using the GS3 I've loved how the latest Touchwiz looks and feels. I like the way it looks, it's smooth, I get folders, app drawer folders, hidden apps, etc. And I love the calendar widget on Touchwiz.
The only thing I missed is gestures. I used to have two finger swipes setup to launch specific shortcuts/apps when I used Holo Launcher.
If I ever get sick of Touchwiz I'll definitely move on to Holo or Nova.
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I really like Nova. For me it seems to be a little smoother than Apex. I'm using the paid version and think it is worth the cost.
Nova, Nova, Nova and Nova.
Did I forget to mention? Nova.
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If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Nova for me. Apex and nova are what I narrowed down to a couple months back, both are very good, very smooth and very similar. Differences I remember when investigating were apex having separate up and down swipe options on dock icons (very cool) and nova having folders in the app menu. Everything else seemed comparable.
But, with the number of apps I have installed... folders in the app menu won out so I use nova.
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Best launcher to have is one that includes all the options you need to achieve the look and feel you want For me it is Nova.
I use Apex, but I have to admit after watching this Ubuntu Theme video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxzbvuHwi0 I might be getting TSF. Looks cool.
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If money is of no issue then TSF. Just offers way more customization but it's pricey.
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Agreed tsf launcher is number one in my list, only downfall is there is no auto landscape. Next i would say sbp shell fully customizable as well. Then i would say nova prime, tied is holo, adw, nova, go launcher, touchwiz. If you have any extra loot try the tsf.
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Nova has made my Dna that much better. Definitely go for that one.
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Nova or launcher 8
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I used to use nova launcher prime alot but recently switched to adw launcher
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I haven't tried anything but go launcher ex. I had it on my bionic and loved it. As for making folders in the app drawer, you can do it with go too. See pic
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Nova launcher.
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I use go launcher but notice the default home launcher way faster. Is this normal. I enjoy the options other launchers give but does it slow phone down? Can you uninstall the default launcher
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Go launcher is slow plain and simple because of all the addons. Ads ex or launcher pro are much faster.
Thanks. What can I do to change lock screen instead go launcher. New ones faster but hard to choose
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Thanks. What can I do to change lock screen instead go launcher. New ones faster but hard to choose
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For the lock screen try widget locker. I use it and adw ex for the launcher. You could also try mi locker.
I've found that ADW EX and Zeam Launcher are both good, and both are faster than the TouchWiz stock launcher.
I'm using Zeam right now - not as many customization options as ADW, but I like it a lot.
Gingerbread launcher free, bye Eugene373 (currently a dev for 989). Super simple, not for those looking for super customizable.
I love it.
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Im using Zeam right now. I switch mostly between zeam and qq launcher.
Adw ex is also good.
Ive seriously tried every launcher. These are my favs.
Market search 360launcher thats gonna be really good to in a couple updates
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I like go launcher ex and adw. Adw is faster but it crashes too often. Launcher pro is nice too but I prefer it on aosp or cyanogen roms. We don't have that on the skyrocket yet.
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I have my phone underclocked to 972 MHz, and my go launcher ex is running beautifully, no lag? So I don't understand y u would want to switch. However LauncherPro is my favorite, and I only switched because of a lack of updates
I use LauncherPro and love the customization and widgets. I also have used milocker and magiclocker for custom lockscreens.
ICS Launcher, seems to have finally stable and not FC on me for the last 10 days
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ICS Launcher, seems to have finally stable and not FC on me for the last 10 days
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Beautiful widgets always fcs ics laincher
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Has anyone tried the new TSF Shell launcher? Looks pretty cool just seems kinda pricey :-/
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I use Google Launcher and have no problems with it. For the lockscreen I use widget locker.
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Since I switched to Go Launcher from TW, it has put android system very high in the battery stats(before it was only at 6% and now over 35%). It seems to be using up more resources. It also drains the battery faster while using the phone but doesn't change the battery drain while not in use.
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Has anyone tried the new TSF Shell launcher? Looks pretty cool just seems kinda pricey :-/
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Yup. I like the idea behind it, but I didn't like using it.
i use dxhome, there is a thread about it in themes and apps section
i tried adw but the app drawer scrolling was too slow
launcher pro and go launcher worked for a while but when i found dxhome and qqlauncher it made launcher pro and twlauncher seem laggy as sh*t. i also wasted my money on spb shell 3d i never could bring myself to use it for more than a day.
i got widgetlocker and regret nothing it is amazing. on faux 010 its so smooth it looks like the real thing.
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Since I switched to Go Launcher from TW, it has put android system very high in the battery stats(before it was only at 6% and now over 35%). It seems to be using up more resources. It also drains the battery faster while using the phone but doesn't change the battery drain while not in use.
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3D transitions and all the other shininess will do that to your battery life.
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I've been using many different once, everytime flashing the custom ROM's, but after an hour I go back to the best one I've ever used the 360 Launcher V2, it's free and fast.
I use it with Android 4 theme, works great looks great, has good widgets.
How ever yesterday I came across a good new launcher, Claystone launcher, if you post on FB it let's you download a Transparent theme which is pretty nice, and if you get use to working the new launcher it's actually not bad.
Zeam and launcherpro have always been the fastest and cleanest for me. I prefer launcherpro because I can make the homescreen grids 10x10 so I have more adjustability with my widgets.
What ICS launcher are you all using/which do you prefer? I tried out Nova and Apex for a little bit, and I have to say that I prefer Apex.
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Isn't apex just for ics? Or is it usable with cm9 and aokp?
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They both are very good I usually use apex but I'm on nova cuz of the folder icon called platform and its more stable for me anyway but apex has themes out now also
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I used Nova for a long time on my Nexus S. It's nice and customizable. It did lag on me but very rarely. It also looks higher quality than any other in my opinion.
Now i use the stock ICS Launcher.
trebuchet.
I'm using APEX, and it's been working fine for me.
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Anyone know the least demanding of these choices, RAM wise?
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Anyone know the least demanding of these choices, RAM wise?
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Probably trebuchet since it's got the least features of them all. It comes by default on aokp.
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Probably trebuchet since it's got the least features of them all. It comes by default on aokp.
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I got nova and just launcher as defaults for aokp. Is the regular launcher trebuchet?
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I got nova and just launcher as defaults for aokp. Is the regular launcher trebuchet?
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Whoops I meant default for cm9.
I like Holo a lot. Seems to be a good mixture of features and mem size. Haven't tried out Apex though.
Nova FTW!
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I'm using Nova
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Trebuchet is so smooth.
I tried nova but so many things require you to purchase the full version. I prefer apex its damn near the same as adw ex.
I'm using Apex right now - I decided to simplify the phone a bit and use something other than GO Launcher for a while. I'm liking Apex quite a bit so far - smooth and light, and with just enough customization options in the free version.
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I'm using Apex right now - I decided to simplify the phone a bit and use something other than GO Launcher for a while. I'm liking Apex quite a bit so far - smooth and light, and with just enough customization options in the free version.
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And you can use your go themes on apex.
Trebucket and then Apex
I'm using apex now
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use Holo, simple, easy backup and restore across GB, CM7 and CM9 roms
I feel Apex is easiest to use with most free features, while Nova just provides a better feel.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Nova Launcher
I am in love with the Nova launcher. It just has so many customization's, and I love the overlapping/resizing of widgets especially.
I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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I d rather say ADW is a pretty good and faultless launcher,if u use ICS rom, i would recommend trebuchet. :thumbup:
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Iv use ADW and it is pretty good... but same as everyone else... wanted to try something new.. and still looking for something new :silly:
ill give a try trebuchet!!!
tnx
Never heard about Nova... i think ill try that too!!
HTC is a launcheer??
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I like the HTC Sense, but now I'm with the galaxy
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LOL, what?
Apex launcher..
Im actually using Go Launcher and it also has widget resizing!!
and its pretty cool... folders on app drawer... folder on home screen... and pretty much customizable
APEX, fast and simple.
Nova Launcher
The version Prime of Nova Launcher is the best ... most personalized launcher ...
"FTL (Faster Than Light)" by LowVeld - written for the HTC Desire S. By far the quickest and most stable add-on launcher ever. :good:
Yeah, and you can even overlap widgets and icons!
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I am using the free nova launcher right now.. not too many options but it's simple and fast. Before I used to use launcher ex
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I like adw and a Sony launcher
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Apex, IMO
Holo Launcher Plus. Hands down.
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Have a look at this thread. It's got a few different launchers and lockscreens shown in there and I'll be updating it upon request. Even though it's only showing the information from the Play Store, it's still much easier to have them all in one place, like it is.
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Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
Holo Launcher is one of my favorite ! : here
You can try the Xperia-home launcher --> it's a great launcher, fast and powerfull. A lot of custom romm use it by default.
And FTL (Faster Than Light) launcher --> really great too and not discontinued so it'll improve ^^
Until today I've tried holo, adw ex, go launcher.
I think I stick to adw, it has cool animation, 4d drawer and eats an admissible amount of ram.
Go launcher is freaking nice but kills down my phone.
Holo is the fastest I've tried but lacks in customization.
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I know there are threads with this question... but i think things has change...
wish one is the best launcher atm??? ive use Go Launcher, TW, Panda and some others, but still cant decide wish to keep!! im jumping from one to otheer!
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Use GO launcher, the ability to customize will blow your mind!
Go keyboard is nice of course but eats a lot of ram
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ok so i just switched back to android a few weeks ago i got tired of my iphone but anyways
before i would always use launcher pro plus i loved how you could resize widgets an stuff
i also used to use a few other apps to resize icons an stuff but it was so long ago i cant remember
just trying to see what launcher people are going with (besides htc sense)
ive got launcher pro plus installed now but i think its kinda out dated
when i need another launcher i use nova launcher
I'm usually on sense but like cheezy I like nova as an alternative and a nice stock feeling
alright nova seems like what everyone is going with ill give that a try thanks for the reply's
Nova is pretty slick and has active development. You can even get beta downloads through the app once you install a beta version from xda.
Adw ex.
I loved the trebuchet launcher that was available on bpear's older CNA builds I believe, and it was all I used until development was put on hold for a bit. Then when I switched to Nocturnal Dirty I stuck to using Holo Launcher HD.
I use Apex Pro, smooth and customisable.
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Whoops.
the latest adw launcher Ex and next launcher ...
Launcher from 4.2 gapps
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Sense 4.1 or the cm one if I'm using aosp builds
Holo launcher HD plus. Or nova prime IMO take the cake
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Nova launcher prime, smooooooth! And can resize widgets as well.
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I use Apex Pro, smooth and customisable.
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I agree best launcher I have used.
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I was a big sense fan and then I tried Apex a while back and enjoyed the smoother usage. I have been using Nova for a bit now, it's almost identical to Apex, I like the method Nova uses to sort widgets better than Apex. It groups things by program, and unless Apex changed something, it would just give you a list of every widget available
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I was a big sense fan and then I tried Apex a while back and enjoyed the smoother usage. I have been using Nova for a bit now, it's almost identical to Apex, I like the method Nova uses to sort widgets better than Apex. It groups things by program, and unless Apex changed something, it would just give you a list of every widget available
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Still gives you a list in alphabetical order.
Actually using the TouchWiz launcher bundled with JellyBam. It's not nearly as customizable as Nova/Apex/Trebuchet, but it looks good and is very fluid. Quite enjoy the app drawer transition and pinch zoom.
I use Apex Launcher. I find it to be smoother and more responsive than Nova, at least on CM10. Great launcher. Highly recommended.
Apex
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I've been using the new Total Launcher from the guy that made sslauncher.
It's in beta still but it's updated all the time and is the most customizable launcher I have tried and I have tried them all.
Worth a look
screenshots?
How does it compare to Nova?
I tried it and came back to apex. I really don't see how you could get any more customizable than nova or apex....unless I missed something.
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I tried it and came back to apex. I really don't see how you could get any more customizable than nova or apex....unless I missed something.
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Buzz launcher
Not to hijack your thread, but I've been using the Dodol launcher and it has been working great. The two things I like most are the ability to change the grid size and the icon size.
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Buzz launcher
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I've tried it to but still come back to Apex. Trying Z launcher right now...
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I used Nova for like forever switched to Action Launcher and I use Muzei live wallpaper with HD space wallpapers (also Action Launcher Plus) and some nice retro icons!
my phone never looked so nice
I like "Next Launcher". Just a better Launcher with a hell of a lot of possibility's.
I tried Total based on this, and it is pretty amazing. Definitely might be the most customizable I've used, up there with Lightning or something. If anything that's the fault, it's overwhelming. It makes sense though it's well thought out, just daunting.