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Launcher Pro vs Sense?

What has been your experience with these? How does one compare to the other in terms of memory usage, battery life, and user experience? Which do you prefer and why?
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Launcher Pro wins....just no sense widgets while using
Launcher Pro used less memory by about 0.5MB, I get a little bit better battery out of it with heavy usage (extra hour), the homescreen and app drawer will turn and adjust in landscape, also you can set programs up like the action buttons from froyo since it is included with the launcher. Just remember though the sense widgets will not work while using the launcher so you will have to download third party ones such as beautiful widget if you really still want the weather/clock widget. If know were to look you can find older versions for free so your not paying for something you already have stock with sense. Also follow the link threads and get the 4G widget from rdude (remember to donate since it is useful) so you can still have this toggle on your homescreen like you would be able to in sense.

I switched to Launcher Pro and am not looking back. Battery life is way better but i suspect its because i am not loading any of those heavy Sense widgets like email, friendstream, etc.
Try Fancy Widget instead of Beautiful Widgets. Fancy widget is free and looks *just* like the sense digital clock.
Beside battery life, Launcher Pro is more customizable especially with latest updates (scrolling dock bar, moveable App Drawer button, etc)

Fball02468 said:
Launcher Pro used less memory by about 0.5MB, I get a little bit better battery out of it with heavy usage (extra hour), the homescreen and app drawer will turn and adjust in landscape, also you can set programs up like the action buttons from froyo since it is included with the launcher. Just remember though the sense widgets will not work while using the launcher so you will have to download third party ones such as beautiful widget if you really still want the weather/clock widget. If know were to look you can find older versions for free so your not paying for something you already have stock with sense. Also follow the link threads and get the 4G widget from rdude (remember to donate since it is useful) so you can still have this toggle on your homescreen like you would be able to in sense.
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The only sense widget I seem to be missing from sense is the contact widget. Any idea where to get one of those?

ballr4lyf said:
The only sense widget I seem to be missing from sense is the contact widget. Any idea where to get one of those?
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I use Picture Dial as my sense contact widget replacement.
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I just discovered that I can have 5 rows of icons in LauncherPro. **** Sense.
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I've been using LauncherPro almost since the first version was released, when I was using a Sprint Hero. It just keeps getting better and better with every upgrade. I haven't looked at the Sense UI on my phone in at least a week. And that was just because I was comparing the flip clock/weather widget from Fancy Widgets with the HTC flip clock/weather widget, to see the differences. They are almost identical, pixel for pixel.
Also, to get more of a sense ui feel out of the launcher, you can set up 7 home screens, and download smooth calendar from the market. It looks very similar to the 1 x 4 calendar widget from HTC.
One of my favorite features of the launcherpro is the 3d app drawer. Also, the row of icons at the bottom, that you can configure however you want.
And it's nice with the huge screen, to have 5 rows of icons on the home pages. I turned off auto-orientation, as 5 rows of icons looks like crap in landscape.

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Does anybody have issues with the wallpaper not changing after changing it inside of Launcher Pro? I have to go into Sense UI change it there, then go back into Launcher Pro and change it there. For some reason it wants to default to the HTC default wallpaper. The one with the out of focus different colored circles. Has anybody had this issue? If so how did you fix it?

I prefer ADW.Launcher. More customizable than Launcher Pro. You can set the screens as up to 8x8, choose widget sizes, etc.
BTW is there a link to that 'warp speed' star wallpaper?

effluent said:
I prefer ADW.Launcher. More customizable than Launcher Pro. You can set the screens as up to 8x8, choose widget sizes, etc.
BTW is there a link to that 'warp speed' star wallpaper?
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I tried ADW but kept getting FC every ten minutes or so so I ditched it.

For those of you running custom ROMs, do you "ban" Sense while using LP or just set it as default?

Does anyone have a link to dl fancy widget? Is not on the market and can't find on google
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Lostx said:
Does anyone have a link to dl fancy widget? Is not on the market and can't find on google
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I can't seem to find the link I used anymore...I'll keep looking.
The ONLY thing I really miss about sense is the weather animations (i don't know why...). Otherwise, LP has been a perfect replacement for me

AcIdC0R3 said:
I tried ADW but kept getting FC every ten minutes or so so I ditched it.
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First time I tried it a few weeks ago it would FC on my every 30 seconds. Completely unusable. Then went to LP, eventually same thing started happening. Ran ADW for at least two weeks now with no force closes.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714927
Here's a link to a thread with the .apk file. I used megaplaud but it got removed :/ this should work just as well though

Lostx said:
Does anyone have a link to dl fancy widget? Is not on the market and can't find on google
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I don't know what the latest version is but HERE is a link to two different versions.

Awesome. Thank you for the links.
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the ONLY reason im not using Launcher PRo is..
i cant control my my 4G and Mobile (3G) internet via a toggle switch and i need that to save my battery. i couldn't find a app or anything similar to the power bar that lets me control that part of my phone with out going into my setting's all the time..

SixReasons said:
i cant control my my 4G and Mobile (3G) internet via a toggle switch and i need that to save my battery. i couldn't find a app or anything similar to the power bar that lets me control that part of my phone with out going into my setting's all the time..
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SwitchPro Widget now has 4g toggle. The only thing it lacks now is a toggle for hotspot.

[APP][2.1+] Sidebar - Brilliant multitasking and task management on Android

"Minimalistic, non-intrusive, and very functional" - XDA
Awards & Mentions
Sidebar was showcased on the front page of XDA as well as on XDA TV
Geekwire wrote an amazing article about Sidebar and my other successes
StudentRND Blogs wrote an amazing article about Sidebar and my other successes
Sidebar was also the best among Android Authority's Top 7 Apps of the week
Sidebar was reviewed by AddictiveTips
Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND.
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Sidebar wins the XDA showdown!
Downloads
Sidebar Lite | Sidebar Pro​

My current experience with Sidebar as of now.
There are not as many little bugs, most are limitations in Android itself, but nothing that affect myself.
Those limitations being, the notification glitch, without having the notification android kills it.
Apps take longer to launch when current app is your default launcher.
The look is amazing, originally I was looking for a unity-esque side launcher, but this is so much more.
First, it looks cleaner than unity, by coping the aesthetic of windows 7.
Also it allows for task management, which I find conflicts with the Android's built in task manager and appears to duplicate app instances, but overall looks and functions pretty well.
You simply slide the icon off the bar to kill the app, or touch the icon to naturally open it.
A plus with the pro version, is that you can pin as many apps as you'd like. Plus there's the ability to pin widgets such as home, pause song, wifi and many more toggles. Currently shortcut to activities have been removed, but with the new, better caching system, I have a feeling they'll be added back
The scrolling of the sidebar could be more fluid; as in keep up with my finger better, but overall performance was fine and the app itself has a very small resource footprint.
This app has come a long way, and I can't wait for themes and easy icon rearrangement.
Good luck Mohammad.

Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar
This is such a great app. So much fun to use and is great for multitasking!
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athdaraxen said:
This is such a great app. So much fun to use and is great for multitasking!
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BUMP, people need to see this app!

jeffreygtab said:
I'm not sure why this isn't getting more attention, but this is the best side launcher app yet! You need to add the ability to manually change the icons (unless that's already there in the pro version...) and incorporate a multitasking function, where it showing running apps with favorited apps, however the running apps are highlighted to show they're running, much like Unity for linux. Great app nonetheless!
EDIT: I found a significant bug on the free version. When you add the max allotted apps, then delete remove an app, it won't allow you to add anymore back, even if you remove all of them, it just says you need to upgrade.
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Fix is on the way. Thanks for letting me know

Great app! Purchased, nice amount of settings and customization. Bumped!

So it keeps running in the background? Drains battery?

so whats the difference with this and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130082

Kameirus said:
so whats the difference with this and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130082
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They have a completely different UI and feature set. That's like asking what's the difference between Nova Launcher and iOS. Sure they both have the same task but they're surely different. Try them both (they're free) and you'll feel the difference.

The best one out there.. Period.
I've tried various quick-launch apps over the past few weeks. Stumbled onto this just today. This is by the the best one available.
Very minimal layout, & customizable. Will be buying the paid version for sure. Kudos. :good:
One suggestion - can we get customizable animation time. Currently it's a bit too slow and without the animation its just too dull

Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND!
Here was my prize
The CodeDay Keynote

Mohammad_Adib said:
Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND!
Here was my prize
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Well deserved.. :good:

Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar
Would be great if apps could have this layout

Just purchased the Pro version, and so far very nice! If you're taking suggestions however, i'd like a way to disable the notification, as well as a way to move the icons around into whatever order you like (rather than having to delete and reinstall to your liking). It would also be nice to be able to position the icons where we want as well, say from the bottom up, rather than the top down. But great job overall!

thanks
thanks

Thanks~
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!

Mohammad_Adib said:
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!
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Hey a fellow Rain City man! This app is definitely deserving, and your effort has really earned it. Thanks OP.
P.S. I'm out of thanks so...

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Mohammad_Adib said:
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!
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Yay for updates!
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Here is an old version of the app. Is this better than Sidebar as it is on the Market?
Major differences:
- Uses a tab
- Solid color
- Less Settings
- Sidebar tears at screen edge when docking by draggin the tab
- Some lag on the dragging on lower end phones
Try it out (SUPER OLD VERSION): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pltw4vui9e2gbpl/Sidebar.apk and tell me if it is better or worse than the released version.

Mohammad_Adib said:
Here is an old version of the app. Is this better than Sidebar as it is on the Market?
Major differences:
- Uses a tab
- Solid color
- Less Settings
- Sidebar tears at screen edge when docking by draggin the tab
- Some lag on the dragging on lower end phones
Try it out (SUPER OLD VERSION): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pltw4vui9e2gbpl/Sidebar.apk and tell me if it is better or worse than the released version.
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No it's definitely worse. The solid color is terrible in my opinion. It isn't as smooth, and also the constant tab is dreadful. Believe me you're heading in the right direction, don't go backwards.

Post Your Ascend MATE HomeScreen

The main purpose from this thread is SHARING, so please give more information about this:
1_ Launcher
2_ Theme
3_ Wallpaper (download link if possible)
4_ Icon pack? (if you are using this)
5_ ...
and here is mine
_ stock launcher
_ Wallpaper from HTC ONE, you can have it here on my drive
_ Icons from the theme STARK, i'm using only the icons from this themethere's an app for that it's called "Unicon" this needs root and with it you can apply any icons you like from a theme that's only for nova/apex/go/next launcher....
the main reason i did this is because XPosed Framework changes the icons to a strange theme somehow io couldn't get rid of it even with applying other Emotion UI themes.
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The Most Beautiful, Wel Organized and Creative Home Screen Shots from This Thread
1_ Post #3 @damuru
2_ Post #19 @aragon257
3_ Post #23 @Bartcore3

Here is mine
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_Launcher: Apex launcher pro
_Theme is Android 4.2 theme customized with Xposed and Gravity (lookalike Android 4.4)
_wallpaper from HD wall paper app (HD Premium Wallpapers)
_icon pack is Google Kitkat (kitkat experiance)
_Widget: Zooper Pro with minArch theme
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Hi, this is mine. Previously using aoex and smart launcher pro.
This is Tile Launcher Pro ($2.99)
Theme> tile launcher standard
Icon pack> M22-3D, apex icon packs, macosx icons, sense 5. I mix them.
Also using Circle Launcher Lite widget.
Nice app though. I can use pics to use as tiles or icons.
Ps> i'm missing my windows phone thats why use this..
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THL W8S
Here is mine:laugh:

Lindsay02 said:
Here is mine:laugh:
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So you are running android cupcake now?
Please explain

damuru said:
_Apex launcher pro
_Theme is customized with Xposed and Gravity
_wallpaper from HD wall paper app
_icon pack is Google Kitkat
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This is LOVELY, I like what you did

djtyres said:
Here is mine
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Any details please?

hamdimo said:
This is LOVELY, I like what you did
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Thank mate..
There are few things I want to change and that is:
- removing the percent for the batt in the statusbar
- Lockscreen with widgets, a la Android 4.2 style. Not the Huawei stock.
I read about this change, but there is not a solution yet. But, there must be a way to change this? At the background is it still Android 4.2 that's running
LOL @Lindsay02..

My Homescreen
Stock KitKat Launcher with the stock theme.

Buzz Launcher
Default
BL Wallpaper (modified)
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_Apex Launcher
_S4 Icon Pack...i think...
_Wallpaper from HTC ONE..the one OP posted
_GravityBox and XBLast to modify the Navigationbar.

4.2.2 (B906)
Nova Launcher
GravityBox

aarem10 said:
Buzz Launcher
Default
BL Wallpaper (modified)
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Hi aarem10.
Any link to the buzz other than playstore? I did tty it last time but cant see where to get book like looks just like yours. Care to share any guide? :thumbup:
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theoppositeman said:
Hi aarem10.
Any link to the buzz other than playstore? I did tty it last time but cant see where to get book like looks just like yours. Care to share any guide? :thumbup:
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hpk.bz/BmLr
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theoppositeman said:
Hi aarem10.
Any link to the buzz other than playstore? I did tty it last time but cant see where to get book like looks just like yours. Care to share any guide? :thumbup:
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After installing buzz launcher; double click on any screen and go to Buzz Homepack, where you find many themes customizable as per your choice
Will post my screen later..

I'm kind of lost here. I want to buy this phone, but it looks like it doesn't even have it's own page, let alone dedicated developers making ports of roms.
I was almost dead-set on buying this phone over the Samsung Galaxy Mega, Lenovo P780 or Zopo ZP990. But I realize now that the Galaxy Mega has the most xda support out of all four devices considering it's the only one with it's own dedicated page.

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I'm kind of lost here. I want to buy this phone, but it looks like it doesn't even have it's own page, let alone dedicated developers making ports of roms.
I was almost dead-set on buying this phone over the Samsung Galaxy Mega, Lenovo P780 or Zopo ZP990. But I realize now that the Galaxy Mega has the most xda support out of all four devices considering it's the only one with it's own dedicated page.
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I know how you feel, it took me a month to decide between this phone or zp990, i'd never never never buy a samsung mobile, the brand became just like iphone.
I love my ham even though it hurts to see no development, we just wait, our request for a forum is being processed, it takes some time :-\
One more thing... this.is the wrong thread for what you wanna say, please post any questions to "received my Huawei mate"
Pleaee keep this one clean

Apex Nova Prime
The theme is my own. It is made mostly with Zooperwidget. I have used icons from the pack called "Token".
My wallpaper is called PixelMatrix and you can get it here.
I'm trying to get as close as I can to my old iPhone 3GS theme I made, I think I'm pretty close.
Wow what a difference in screen resolution...

aragon257 said:
Apex Nova Prime
The theme is my own. It is made mostly with Zooperwidget. I have used icons from the pack called "Token".
My wallpaper is called PixelMatrix and you can get it here.
I'm trying to get as close as I can to my old iPhone 3GS theme I made, I think I'm pretty close.
Wow what a difference in screen resolution...
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Someone with his own theme, you don't see this everyday. Can you make a .hwt theme out of it?

[Q] What are everyday benefits to 4.4?

Don't want to brick my phone like everyone else, but really want 4.4
What are some everyday changes that are actually improved? I know the Changelog, but what have YOU noticed and said "hey, thats a pretty cool improvement"?
Thanks

YoungSkeezy said:
Don't want to brick my phone like everyone else, but really want 4.4
What are some everyday changes that are actually improved? I know the Changelog, but what have YOU noticed and said "hey, thats a pretty cool improvement"?
Thanks
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chirp.... chirp......

I know right? Lol
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ive noticed a stronger LTE connection.. Touchless Control is more responsive in louder environments. I like being able to switch launchers with ease.. I go from the stock moto launcher to kit kat to nova so easily to show customers (i work for a Verizon Indirect retailer)

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the update.
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- The status bar transparency (only enabled by default on the lockscreen, though Nova supports it as well) is kinda cool, but it also looks kinda dumb since Verizon made Motorola keep the icons blue istead of white for some reason.
- On the bright side, I can now see the battery percentage inside the icon at all times since it's white-on-blue instead of white-on-white like on Nexus devices.
- I like how it now displays full-screen album art on the lockscreen while music is playing (though now I'll have to put some time into higher-res artwork)
- Being able to select my launcher directly from the system settings is pretty convenient.
- The drag-to-focus update for the camera is a pretty cool.
- I enabled ART but honestly didn't notice too much a difference, and had to revert back to Dalvik due to WhatsApp being incompatible with ART.
(Minor) downsides:
- The battery icon is no longer aligned with the signal bars
- The notification icons are still blue
- No KitKat dialer (yet?)
- No camera icon with on the lockscreen

ThorSkaagi said:
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the update.
- The status bar transparency (only enabled by default on the lockscreen, though Nova supports it as well) is kinda cool, but it also looks kinda dumb since Verizon made Motorola keep the icons blue istead of white for some reason.
- On the bright side, I can now see the battery percentage inside the icon at all times since it's white-on-blue instead of white-on-white like on Nexus devices.
- I like how it now displays full-screen album art on the lockscreen while music is playing (though now I'll have to put some time into higher-res artwork)
- Being able to select my launcher directly from the system settings is pretty convenient.
- The drag-to-focus update for the camera is a pretty cool.
- I enabled ART but honestly didn't notice too much a difference, and had to revert back to Dalvik due to WhatsApp being incompatible with ART.
(Minor) downsides:
- The battery icon is no longer aligned with the signal bars
- The notification icons are still blue
- No KitKat dialer (yet?)
- No camera icon with on the lockscreen
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How do you enable the bat % in the icon?

BladeRunner said:
How do you enable the bat % in the icon?
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I was wondering the same thing....Battery % and "reboot" in the power menu are two big omissions.
So, do tell, how did you get a battery %.

BladeRunner said:
How do you enable the bat % in the icon?
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lawmangrant said:
I was wondering the same thing....Battery % and "reboot" in the power menu are two big omissions.
So, do tell, how did you get a battery %.
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This is what I used.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent

ThorSkaagi said:
This is what I used.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent
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never knew this was around. Thank you so much! You have helped make my device a better device tonight! A christmas present from XDA! woohoo!!

Just a reply, after you enable battery percentage, you can remove the app and the change stays. Seems like all Android devices 4.4 can do the percent naively, this just toggles this setting.
Wonder what other hidden settings are in KitKat.
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One plus is that I lost root lol. I need it as everybody else!

I'm a Fitbit user and take a lot of pictures. For me, the update (Fitbit support and touch-to-focus) obviously makes an everyday difference.
I use MX Player while I exercise, almost every day. Immersive mode with it is nice. More apps will have to adopt this before it becomes something I really care about. The thing where the lockscreen has music art is more of a noticeable design upgrade. Together, the immersive thing, lockscreen art, and transparent notification (I actually hide mine, though) make for the beginnings of a feeling of a polished and cool UX.
The thing to do would be to get two phones next to each other, one with the update and one without, and see if the updated one really is snappier (including task switching).
EDIT - Totally forgot: The wireless charging sound respecting my volume setting as well as the volume coming back on in the morning after Assist finishes sleep mode are huge. SO glad to have those issues resolved.

Yeah, so after a ton of fear of making the move to 4.4 Completely worth it.
When it started booting back up and rooted still (YAY) 4.4 is amazing.
Gravitybox + Xtheme (nexus 5 theme), you really can't tell the difference.
Just cant wait for Xposed to support ART. every reboot switches back to Dalvik

Another downside to 4.4 if not rooted is it removes native USB OTG. Menova USB drive no longer works without 3rd party software. Kinda pissed about this one.
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Another downside to 4.4 if not rooted is it removes native USB OTG. Menova USB drive no longer works without 3rd party software. Kinda pissed about this one.
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Hmmm I have stickmount and it works like a champ on 4.4

My easy tether no longer works.
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ART is the best thing, EVER.
Yes Xposed is no longer available to me (until the dev can make it work)
But WOW, its like my maxx just got the latest and greatest processor and a ton more ram. Performance is nutsssssss
Apps switch incredibly fast, and my battery life is even better now.
I'm gonna run benchmarks to compare

[Q] Launcher

Hello everybody!
First I want to underline that I know that there is no any "best launcher", it is just a matter of taste.
De gustibus non est disputandum.
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I am writing here, because I am tired... I am looking for a suitable launcher for me for a few months...
I have tried almost all launchers from google play and a lot from xda that are not on google play...
I should mention that my phone is now: Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and I am running currently Dirty Unicorns rom (4.4)
So... I am looking for launcher that is at the same time: stable, fast, light-weight, doesn't consume a lot of ram and is customisable...
WHAT I USED TILL NOW:
1. launcher 3 - It is great, very fast, stable etc. but it can't be customized for example: I can't hide apps in app drawer (it is a must have option for me)
2. Launcher google now - Fantastic launcher, but not light-weight and the only way to customize it is to install a special xposed module... Also I had a few problems with this google's product - for example: when launcher 3 was installed, google launcher wasn't working properly and was always asking me to change him to default (but he was )
3. APUS launcher - this one would be the best... But it has a lot of unnecessary add-ons which slows my phone down... Also I am not using defalut LCD density, but smaller one (200dpi) and with this density this launcher had a lot of problems -- cutting text, icons looked wired and were 'raged' I would say... That's why I had to resign of using it
4. Nova Launcher - good one, but not for me, I experienced bugs with widgets and it also made my phone slower (a lot of people can argue with this, but that's what I felt after using it)
5. Smart Launcher 2 - Just terrible, nothing more to say
6. Vire Launcher - A lot of customizations and the 3D transitions are great, but too heavy - slows my phone a lot
7. Inspire launcher - Problems with LCD density and almost all customizations are paid
8. Solo launcher - This one I am using now, is very stable, has a lot of customizations, the drain of battery and ram is not that big, but I have expereienced a few bugs - i.e. with transtitions in app drawer or with wallpaper, that's why I need to change it...
9. Go launcher EX - just NO
10. KK Launcher/S Launcher/Galaxy Launcher - Great, but makes my phone a lot slower
11. Swift Open - This launcher is one of the greatest, and has a lot of benefits, I love it, but the only thing is that it still is in beta stage and has some bugs and till the developers make it bug free I need sth else...
I am also saying no to those launchers:
-dodol Launcher
-Buzz Launcher
-ZERO Launcher
-EverythinMe Launcher
Well I checked more launchers, but there is no need to write more...
My question is, does anyone know a launcher suitable for me?
If yes then write here about it!
PS. I would make my own launcher, but I am beginner in programming, for now learning basics of c++, so pls don't say "Make your own launcher"

BlackLie said:
Hello everybody!
First I want to underline that I know that there is no any "best launcher", it is just a matter of taste.
I am writing here, because I am tired... I am looking for a suitable launcher for me for a few months...
I have tried almost all launchers from google play and a lot from xda that are not on google play...
I should mention that my phone is now: Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and I am running currently Dirty Unicorns rom (4.4)
So... I am looking for launcher that is at the same time: stable, fast, light-weight, doesn't consume a lot of ram and is customisable...
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Here is another one that I'm currently checking ... but not started yet to play with:
lightning_launcher_extreme > check on the playstore "net.pierrox.lightning_launcher_extreme"
You will find a bunch of tutorials on youtube as well for an idea.
It looks like very customizable and light-weight.
My 2 cents, then. Hope it helps.

baudbox said:
Here is another one that I'm currently checking ... but not started yet to play with:
lightning_launcher_extreme > check on the playstore "net.pierrox.lightning_launcher_extreme"
You will find a bunch of tutorials on youtube as well for an idea.
It looks like very customizable and light-weight.
My 2 cents, then. Hope it helps.
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Hi, thanks for the answer I have already tried this one and it's not good enough and I don't need customizations like rotation of icons or making strange looking groups , also it is paid now (sometime ago it wasn't) ...

Besides Trebuchet, the new SlimLauncher that comes with SlimKat builds would probably be perfect for RAM usage. It looks like your i9100 hasn't had builds for a while and wouldn't have the latest one, aside from the fact that you're running DU.
Here is a link to the SlimLauncher.apk v1.0. All credit goes to Griffin Millender, @gmillz of SlimROMs.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001613805

NoSpamDan said:
Besides Trebuchet, the new SlimLauncher that comes with SlimKat builds would probably be perfect for RAM usage. It looks like your i9100 hasn't had builds for a while and wouldn't have the latest one, aside from the fact that you're running DU.
Here is a link to the SlimLauncher.apk v1.0. All credit goes to Griffin Millender, @gmillz of SlimROMs.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001613805
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I will try it as soon as I get home, thank you very much [within 10 hours]
Btw. My device is i9000 and we have stable SlimKat there (although I never tried it)

NoSpamDan said:
Besides Trebuchet, the new SlimLauncher that comes with SlimKat builds would probably be perfect for RAM usage. It looks like your i9100 hasn't had builds for a while and wouldn't have the latest one, aside from the fact that you're running DU.
Here is a link to the SlimLauncher.apk v1.0. All credit goes to Griffin Millender, @gmillz of SlimROMs.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001613805
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I just tried it and it has all feautures I need and seems not to slow down my phone - but It is to big (resolution of icons and layout)
So thread is still open

You're welcome. Look under General > Icon Size...
It's there.
Keep in mind that SlimLauncher is still being worked on.

Slow down? Just look and feel or you have measurements?
I started using my first launcher Nova few days ago initially hesitant but feel phone is faster.
We cannot add pages in moto g default launcher it max to 5 pages fixed.
Still feel 4+ mb app size for a launcher is memory overhead.
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@NoSpamDan - Well it changed my icons size and fits great, but I will in a minute upload a ss of a layout bug Thank you I will check inside the app and see how the layout is there and maybe fix it myself, but not at the moment... @vikraminside - Just look and feel The change is seen from the beggining, so I am trying to avoid such launchers, it's just my opinion, anyway thanks

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What bug?
And people who take the time to respond to you do appreciate your expression of thanks by clicking on the "thanks" button...

NoSpamDan said:
What bug?
And people who take the time to respond to you do appreciate your expression of thanks by clicking on the "thanks" button...
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Homescreen should be higher than it is at the screenshot (the icon of play sotre is cut and the rest is hidden under the menu...
And done...

UP

@gmillz is there a known bug in the screen shot posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56938130 ?
Re: spacing?
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BlackLie said:
Homescreen should be higher than it is at the screenshot (the icon of play sotre is cut and the rest is hidden under the menu...
And done...
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What happens when you select Widgets and long press one to add to home screens? Doesn't the bottom bar disappear, revealing the whole screen for widget placement? It did for me...

NoSpamDan said:
What happens when you select Widgets and long press one to add to home screens? Doesn't the bottom bar disappear, revealing the whole screen for widget placement? It did for me...
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Yeah, it seems to be good, when I am adding widget...

Nova launcher ignoring non English font apps. Its a flaw I found.
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