[Q] Launcher - General Questions and Answers

[Q] Launcher - General Questions and Answers

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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[LAUNCHER][UPDATE] (8/2/2011) HeLauncher2 1.0.5

All Credit to HandlerExploit Dev of HeLauncher and owner of Simply-Android
HeLauncher2:
Simplicity has a love/hate relationship.
HeLauncher2 is a home replacement for the mobile operating system known as Android. The home application is the center piece to the users entire Android experience. Device manufacturers like to modify the home application to give the user a different feel for their device, to make their specific device stand out against the crowd.
What makes this home replacement different is the dev has gone and ripped apart multiple proprietary home applications from the manufactures and blended them together into one home application that can replicate them all with one button.
Features:
- Based off of AOSP Launcher2 from 2.3.4
- Three custom themes (Gingerbread, Sense 3.0, Touchwiz 4.0, ALL THE REST FROM He1)
- Transition animations for the desktop
- Blocked applications manager
- More new settings picked for Android users by Android users
What's in this version:
Lots of small bug fixes
Added screen indicator location preference
Screens:
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Downloads:
- HeLauncher 2
HeLauncher1:
All Credit to HandlerExploit Dev of HeLauncher and owner of Simply-Android
HeLauncher is a home replacement for Android. The home application is the center piece to the users entire Android experience. Device manufacturers like to modify the home application to give the user a different feel for their device, to make their specific device stand out against the crowd.
What makes this home replacement different is that all docks included in this app, have been ripped from home applications from the main manufacturers and blended into one home application.
There are no massive options or settings menus, to try to keep things simple and stock. There are also features that competitors would only make available to the paid versions of their applications.
HeLauncher is free and open-sourced, you can find the source repository on github. If you have any input feel free to provide it.
Features:
- Based off of Launcher +
- 5 Screens
- Scrollable Widgets
- Re-sizeable Widgets
- Screen Indicators
- 10 Custom docks (Gingerbread, Froyo, Sense, Slate, Music, Blackboard, Espresso, Blur, Ninja, Samurai)
- Flick up to hide status bar
What's in this version: 1.5.4
Added live wallpaper interaction
Increased application drawer speed
Increased style selection gallery scroll speed
Coming Soon:
- 3D App Drawer
Screens:
Settings:
How to change dock :
- Menu button -> Customize
Download
- https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handlerexploit.launcher_reloaded&feature=search_result
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Hello, just one question, is it possible to change the number of rows and columns at homescreen?. Thanks and keep the good work.

cabessius said:
Hello, just one question, is it possible to change the number of rows and columns at homescreen?. Thanks and keep the good work.
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Not yet, future, possibly.

OK, anyway it looks very nice

this looks very promising

Awasomeeee app downloading

i'm liking the multiple style options, giving it a whirl right now. very nice so far, 3d drawer will be a nice addition when you get to it. nice work!

hey, i kno im sorta new but i was thinking of doing a short launcher review in a while
you mind if i add this to my list?

Definitely promising. Would love an option to change the shortcuts at the bottom.
Sent while trying to sound intelligent.

OlSTAg said:
hey, i kno im sorta new but i was thinking of doing a short launcher review in a while
you mind if i add this to my list?
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Go for it

looks simple and stylish, gonna try it right now!
thx
EDIT: First launcher im using and im finding it pretty cool!
Can I change a folders name? Id like to have two one for apps and one for games

Elegant and stylish! I'll definitely keep an eye on this. Keep up the good work!

Very very nice Launcher! Thanks.

Looks realy great ;-9
If you installe HeLauncher, what about the HTC widgets?
Does the HTC widgets still work or is it like when you use ADWLauncher that most of them, eg. People Widget, don't work anymore?

It's not smooth, it lags really bad when scrolling.
Enable bounce option is pretty strange.
The concept is pretty good but it needs a lot of work to polish it. Keep up the good work !

Wow..
I like this

Im not sure if HTC widgets will work. I dont find any lag when scrolling at all really, but yeah its still being developed. Thanks for all the pos. Feedback.

I really do like this launcher however as with any app of fine taste there is room for improvement. I like how simplistic and light it is, and with the death of Zeam we need another launcher of this magnitude.
However there is a need for performance improvements for scrolling it seems to lag a bit and isn't as smooth as it should be being as lightweight as it is.
The next issue lies with the bounce effect and the ability to use both it and the screen position thing on the top. When using the bounce effect with it when it bounces it says you're on the right screen then when it bounces back it says you are back on the previous screen and then moves back to the appropriate location.

DigitalDementia said:
I really do like this launcher however as with any app of fine taste there is room for improvement. I like how simplistic and light it is, and with the death of Zeam we need another launcher of this magnitude.
However there is a need for performance improvements for scrolling it seems to lag a bit and isn't as smooth as it should be being as lightweight as it is.
The next issue lies with the bounce effect and the ability to use both it and the screen position thing on the top. When using the bounce effect with it when it bounces it says you're on the right screen then when it bounces back it says you are back on the previous screen and then moves back to the appropriate location.
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Yeah that is a Known issue being adressed. Didnt really know people had alot of lag when scrolling, def gunna try to get that fixed.

Looks nice.

[APP][2.1+] Smart Launcher

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Hi everybody, i'm the developer of Smart Launcher. There were other threads on xda about my launcher but I thought it was a good idea to start another one, update by me, to talk about its development. I hope this is not against the forum rules and if it is, i'm sorry.
Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher characterized by a minimalist design, low memory usage and an user-friendly UI that let you start any application with a few taps.
It is currently the only launcher on the store to features automatic cataloging of installed apps!
The developing team is composed by just me, so please be patient if sometimes i'm late with the updates.
Version 1.2.8 (current)
You can download it from the Google Play Store.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree (copy and paste)
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerpro (copy and paste)
Here the beta tester community on Google Plus
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/114803489211052363907
Thank you

GinLemon said:
Smart Launcher
Hi everybody, i'm the developer of Smart Launcher. There was others thread on xda about my launcher but I thought it was a good idea to start another one, update by me, to talk about its development. I hope this is not against the forum rules and if it is, i'm sorry.
Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher characterized by a minimalist design, low memory usage and an user-friendly UI that let you start any application with a few taps.
It is currently the only launcher on the store to features automatic cataloging of installed apps!
The developing team is composed by just me, so please be patient if sometimes i'm late with the updates.
The current version is 0.10.31 and you can download it from the Google Play Store.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree (copy and paste)
I'm working on a new version that bring new clock styles, new bubbles style and a strong code optimization in the drawer. There is a bug that cause the launcher to crash on drawer on some devices and I'm trying to understand why this happens. If you'd like to try the new version you can download and install this package. Let me know if any error occurs.
ginlemonblog.com/dev/ginlemon.flowerfree.0.11.22.apk (copy and paste)
Thank you
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tested the new version on my optimus one p500, no force closes so far

what's the difference between the free and pro version...also testing it right now

Im using the pro version, im loving it! Can we request features? If so id like to request these:
- Option to add widgets on homescreen
- Option to change app drawer icon
- Add folders in app drawer
- Different clock styles

nvm, I got a force close when I tried to add an app to another category and now apps don't appear on the app drawer and I mean no apps appear on the app drawer.

2am said:
what's the difference between the free and pro version...also testing it right now
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Pro version has widget support and more colors for the bubbles background. (and it help me with the development!)
fcb13 said:
Im using the pro version, im loving it! Can we request features? If so id like to request these:
a) Option to add widgets on homescreen
b) Option to change app drawer icon
c) Add folders in app drawer
d) Different clock styles
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a) It's a features i'd like to add in future.
b) Drawer icons are already themable, categories icons no at the moment.
c) Sorry, I don't think to add this feature in future.
d) I'm working on it.
zeratos said:
nvm, I got a force close when I tried to add an app to another category and now apps don't appear on the app drawer and I mean no apps appear on the app drawer.
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What device are you using?

I really do like this launcher. I purchased the pro edition. My two complaints-
1. Can't resize widgets
2. I'd like to be able to add sections/pages/categories. For example, I'd really like to have a favorites category.
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kiltedthrower said:
I really do like this launcher. I purchased the pro edition. My two complaints-
1. Can't resize widgets
2. I'd like to be able to add sections/pages/categories. For example, I'd really like to have a favorites category.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
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1. I hope to manage to add this feature asap;
2. It's not so easy. If the original set of categories change, the auto-catalogation will stop working. I'm searching for a solution...

my words are. just keep the launcher simple and lagg free.. dont bloat it too much. just keep the basic functions... testing it right now.. =)

GinLemon said:
Pro version has widget support and more colors for the bubbles background. (and it help me with the development!)
a) It's a features i'd like to add in future.
b) Drawer icons are already themable, categories icons no at the moment.
c) Sorry, I don't think to add this feature in future.
d) I'm working on it.
What device are you using?
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I'm using an LG optimus one, it seems the only way to fix the problem to uninstall and install the launcher again.

Are you still developing this app? I just found it last night and love it. I have one problem... Running sense based ROM and when I try to use this launcher it removes my gallery from my camera app. Any idea how to fix it?

This is a cool launcher. A couple of things I would suggest is to remember where you were in the drawer when you open it instead of always starting with the phone. Another thing is when you you launch an app from the home screen it doesnt go to where you left the app it goes to the start page.

Just a message to thank you for this really nice launcher. Il love it !!!

Just started using this launcher from Trebuchet, fast and simple.....loving it!!! Keep up the excellent work and keep it simple!

This launcher is really awesome, I don't know if it is caching or just optimization, but opening it after almost every app ( 512 mb RAM aren't so much if you use CM and lastest GApps... ) and finding it already ready is fantastic!
The only thing I'd like is a category-free old-fashion drawer. I really like the JB default one, with horizontal paginating and effects, and having it would be the best for me. I find really difficult to use categories, I like to swype between pages of apps and find them all. With even this choosable, my Home would be perfect and fast!

N1 launcher
Sent from my ST26i

I am really liking the appearance and function of this launcher as well. I can not figure out how to add an XDA APP shortcut on the screen though. It just allows me to select the XDA APP from within the launcher but that one does not have my preferred forum start page saved, if you know what I mean. I have a galaxy S3 from verizon so that is the forum I would like to go to when I select the XDA APP. However, becuase it links from the App drawer and not a shortcut, I have to manually search for the verizon galaxy S3 everytime.
Am I missing something?

This is my favorite launcher. Im using pro and I love it.
*Gingerbread clock style is not enough in turkish language. Some of day names is not looking correct.

Great Launch
Just want to congratulate you for this app. It's really AWESOME. KISS rule at state of art.

iconback, iconupon support ?
GinLemon said:
Smart Launcher
Hi everybody, i'm the developer of Smart Launcher. There was others thread on xda about my launcher but I thought it was a good idea to start another one, update by me, to talk about its development. I hope this is not against the forum rules and if it is, i'm sorry.
Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher characterized by a minimalist design, low memory usage and an user-friendly UI that let you start any application with a few taps.
It is currently the only launcher on the store to features automatic cataloging of installed apps!
The developing team is composed by just me, so please be patient if sometimes i'm late with the updates.
Version 1.2.8 (current)
You can download it from the Google Play Store.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree (copy and paste)
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerpro (copy and paste)
Thank you
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Hi GinLemon
I am currently developing themes with multi launcher support. I was wondering if smart launcher supports or could support the feature of iconback, iconupon and iconmask. This would mean that icons we don't or haven't themed would still have a resemblance to the rest of the icons making the launcher/theme much more uniform.
I am testing this launcher on my no name $60 tablet this was bought as a worst case scenario device and it is working very well, I think I might keep it on here. Below are the specs of the device if it helps.
SOC
Name: Allwinner A13 @ 1.2Ghz
CPU Architecture: Cortex-A8
Cores: 1
GPU: Mali-400MP
RAM: 353Mb
System
Android Version: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8
Cheers
Christian

[APP][4.0.2+] Atom Launcher - 1.5.1 June 16

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**Hey all, we updated to 1.4.5 recently. Fixed some bugs and made things look pretty. Please take a look.
Atom Launcher is an extremely fast and customizable theme-based launcher with advanced widget support.
You can DL it free Here
For best performance and experience, please run on android v4.0.2 and above!
Optimized for Android Ice Cream Sandwich and up.
Our community is just getting started.. we could use your help! Please join us on Facebook, Reddit or Google Plus! (It *really* helps us out - especially your feedback)
Facebook
Reddit
Google Plus
***Main Features:
- Exclusive Widgets: Clock, Memo Calendar, Contact, Settings and Search Bar
- Gestures: Pinch, Double Touch, Slide, Long-Touch
- Smart Folder: Ability to add folders on ALL apps and the ‘Home’ screen, flexible sizing
- Dock Bar: Access up to 20 of your favorite apps instantly, includes an ‘Emotional’ Filter Effect, Screen settings, and opacity adjustments.
- Multi-Wallpaper: Automatically switch between 3-24 different wallpapers when the display is turned on/off
- Deep Customization: ‘Point Colors’ are completely adjustable and modify the look and feel of Widgets, Menu, Guides, or Icons.
- Live Background: Brings your background into the 21st century – beautiful dynamic backgrounds
- Wide-Ranging Theme Support: Supports existing SSKIN and GO launching themes
***Main Design Points:
- High Quality: Optimized for Ice Cream Sandwich / Jellybean (Android ICS/JB 4.0.2 onwards)
- Light & Easy: Options instantly selectable through a light and easy launcher interface
- Stylish: Stylish UI with beautiful backgrounds, icons, and custom color schemes from professional designers
- Smart: Themes are optimized automatically for ICS and existing launchers such as SSKIN and GO are completely supported
- Fun: Offers fun, interactive themes with live, beautiful backgrounds and widgets
Customer Support Email:
[email protected]
I will attempt to keep up to date on this thread and respond, though if not, please consider it a good place to keep up-to-date on Atom launcher's current version and a nice place to chat with other devs/users.

Reserved and Followup:
Please everyone, let me know if you get any hints of lag anywhere. We are aiming for zero-lag tolerance.
Also, let me know if you enjoy the live wallpapers and customization elements. They are quite important to the team over here.

Re: [OFFICIAL][APP 4.0.2++]Atom Launcher - 1.4.4 March 21
Love this launcher never had any lag with it ( Been using it for about a month or so) excellent job with everything
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium

Re: [OFFICIAL][APP 4.0.2++]Atom Launcher - 1.4.4 March 21
Is it possible to make this compatible with 2.3?

atrix4g18 said:
Is it possible to make this compatible with 2.3?
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It would be possible, after some development, to do so, but we would have to sacrifice a lot of performance and usability features to do so. At this point the team is interested in pushing for the future instead of working on 2.xx compatibility.
Is there some reason you can't get onto 4.0.2++?
deathblade said:
Love this launcher never had any lag with it ( Been using it for about a month or so) excellent job with everything
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Thank you so much for the positive feedback. If you are interested, we are starting a new facebook community and reddit sub-reddit to connect with our international users, get feedback and keep everyone engaged. Would be great to see you from time to time there.
Facebook/Reddit "Atom Launcher" search should get you there.. I will update with real links once I have more then 10 posts here.

Re: [OFFICIAL][APP 4.0.2++]Atom Launcher - 1.4.4 March 21
AtomLauncher said:
It would be possible, after some development, to do so, but we would have to sacrifice a lot of performance and usability features to do so. At this point the team is interested in pushing for the future instead of working on 2.xx compatibility.
Is there some reason you can't get onto 4.0.2++?
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I can, but there is no official ICS or above for Atrix 4G.
There are builds of ICS and JB but the performance is not near as good as GB. Problems with camera and many graphical issues make it not worth using.
This launcher looks nice. Maybe if the team gets time they could make a seperate version of the it for 2.3.

Great launcher, I love it.
By cons it is you set out to do translations (French would be great)?
If I need help translating.

mathieuj said:
Great launcher, I love it.
By cons it is you set out to do translations (French would be great)?
If I need help translating.
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Yes, we will definitely be looking into getting more translations up.

AtomLauncher said:
Yes, we will definitely be looking into getting more translations up.
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Great, I look forward!

Love your launcher
Made it default just after 1st use
Much better than every other free launcher out there
A big thanks for this app

Re: [OFFICIAL][APP 4.0.2++]Atom Launcher - 1.4.4 March 21
Working so smooooooooth on my Galaxy SL with CyanogenMod 10
The best launcher ever !!!!
Thank you
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Impressed by the performance of launcher. Installed it now

Glad to see an official thread here, I'm still using Atom as my launcher and it's been great. I am looking forward to new features and updates.

There is slight lag while going in the app drawer. The recreation of icons are the cause of it so I suggest you use cache there..

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I'm enjoying the launcher. Is there a way to remove the margins around widgets ?
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Been running this for quite some time now. Absolutely love it but the one thing I do find frustrating is the inability to change the all apps icon to whatever I want like I can with all other icons on the home screen. :/
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Very Nice
This is a great launcher. No lag at all, and the themes are nice.
A few things that I would like to see:
- The ability to hide the app dock. I like to keep my screen free of icons.
- Separate swipe up and swipe down gestures
- The ability to open the app drawer with a gesture
- The ability to expand notifications with a gesture
If this launcher could do those things, it would be perfect in my opinion. I'll be keeping it on my phone for now. Looking forward to see how this develops. If you put out a pro key with added features, I would gladly buy it .

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
Love your launcher
Made it default just after 1st use
Much better than every other free launcher out there
A big thanks for this app
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i have to agree..awsome work man..super fast and beautiful.

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
Love your launcher
Made it default just after 1st use
Much better than every other free launcher out there
A big thanks for this app
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Thank you very much for the positive feedback! Our Dev teams lives on this stuff.. it's a big reason why they wake up in the morning. Who wants to work on developing something that is bland, boring, and doesn't help people get through life easier?

Darktitor said:
Working so smooooooooth on my Galaxy SL with CyanogenMod 10
The best launcher ever !!!!
Thank you
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varunit said:
Impressed by the performance of launcher. Installed it now
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flvinny521 said:
Glad to see an official thread here, I'm still using Atom as my launcher and it's been great. I am looking forward to new features and updates.
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smokerman said:
i have to agree..awsome work man..super fast and beautiful.
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Everyone thank you so much for the positive feedback!
The team is originally from Korea and so we have a great community over there but as of yet on the worldwide stage we are just starting. It is an IMMENSE help to us for you to give your feedback and comments on our Facebook page and especially to check out our reddit subreddit and post random stuff and comments there! I know it is a bit of a bother, but I just wanted to let you know that at this point where we have such a small community, every Like, +1, upvote counts.
I will update the OP with links.
Thank you so much again!

[APP][2.3+] MIUI V5 Launcher for Tablets

Bug or Graphical Issue / Work around
Beta 1:
The MIUI weather clock 4x2, Clock 2x1 and Clock 2x2 do not appear graphically correct on the HP Touchpad.
> Pending further feedback from other devices. Stock and non MIUI widgets work.
In the Launcher Settings -> Launcher: There is text that does not appear in english.
>This is the Hide Apps With a Pin Function.
Static Wallpapers seem blurred when using this launcher on the HP Touchpad.
> Pending further feedback from other devices, not sure if this is device specific or not, Live Wallpapers Seem to Work Fine.
There is text that does not appear in english in the themes market
Obviously as the market stuff is server side, I can't change that, however there may be a few local images > Pending further investigation.
MIUI Express Locker is terribly scaled, low res and buggy
> Disable Express Locker, which is stated in the install instructions anyway.
This is something I'm still looking into and I'm not sure if I can fix it, generally it's about as buggy and slow as most lock screen replacements anyway,
not sure if they've improved that from the last time I used MiHome on a phone > Pending further investigation.
If you have an issue be it graphical or performance based, the first step is to make sure it isn't a bug from your rom,
if you've excluded that possibility post in this thread, for me to be able to do anything with it, you must include;
Code:
Your Device Name
Your Android Version
Your Current Rom
Your Device DPI
Version of this Launcher
The problem.
If you haven't followed the install instructions below, don't expect me to do anything to resolve your issue until you do.
Part 1:
Download and Install MiHome-Step1.apk
Once the launcher loads, slide up from above the nav bar and hit "Launcher Settings."
Scroll down the options until you find "Cell Layout Type"
Hit it and select the option that suits your device best
Please choose wisely because you'll need to re-install the app to change this.
Part 2
Download and Install ZSC.mihome.BX.apk, (X being the latest version number)
You will be prompted to update MiHome, obviously confirm it.
Once MiHome loads, you may or may not notice a rather mangled looking clock widget.
I am aware of this and for the moment, delete it.
Head into launcher settings, if you don't have a physical menu button look in the next section.
Hit the "Lockscreen" option, uncheck "Use MiHome Locker",
this is the lockscreen replacement Xiaomi includes with the launcher.
It doesn't play well with larger screens or landscape as of the moment
Optional But Very Recommended
If you do not have a physical menu key,
long press an empty part of the screen and hit the "Toolbox" icon.
Select the "Launcher Settings" icon on the far right.
You'll see the icon is on your home screen, open the settings.
Hit the "Launcher" option, look down at the last option "Choose Swipe Up Gesture Function"
Hit it and select the last option "Swipe up to open Menu."
Now you can view all your options by sliding up from above the nav bar again!
If your transitions seem slow, or strange when changing home pages,
Head into "Launcher Settings", Hit Launcher
Hit "Screen Transition Effects" and select something other than "Classic",
This is optional, but Classic looks silly and makes the launcher seem less fluid.
It may also appear strangely on some devices.
Beta 1:
YOU MUST INSTALL STEP 1 THEN INSTALL STEP 2
Step 1 - Refer to the Instructions
Step 2 - Refer to the Instructions
Code:
I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your device, but I highly doubt anything will.

Why I should disable MIUI Lockscreen ? Can I apply theme ?

The lock screen causes graphical issues on larger screens, so feel free to enable it if you'd like, it also looks kind of weird when it's upscaled. Themes can be applied but so far it only affects icons, wallpapers and home screen related stuff. Hopefully, ill be able to fix the lock screen but for now, I recommend you disable it.
Lock screen:

Looks nice. Will try it soon, thanks!

Only work in landscape mode?
The launcher is very beautifull
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Hi..
I tried the 8x6 on my note 2. But like the other saod only works on landscape.. so i used xpossed app setting to changr tje DPI to 180 and allow normal rorarion.. now it looks really good.l and its smoth... but im kinda lost my other apps... where is the app drawer???
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flatronics said:
Hi..
I tried the 8x6 on my note 2. But like the other saod only works on landscape.. so i used xpossed app setting to changr tje DPI to 180 and allow normal rorarion.. now it looks really good.l and its smoth... but im kinda lost my other apps... where is the app drawer???
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MIUI doesn't use app drawer...look for an icon called Other apps on the last page of the drawer. it would be awesome if OP made an portrait version too...

Renan Lazarotto said:
MIUI doesn't use app drawer...look for an icon called Other apps on the last page of the drawer. it would be awesome if OP made an portrait version too...
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Thanks man... and also, hope we can put more apps in the dock.. its currently limited to 4 only.
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Will upload a several portrait versions tomorrow, hopefully fix MiLocker, could a phablet user tell me what the standard/default grid size is?

Zerosuit Connor said:
Will upload a several portrait versions tomorrow, hopefully fix MiLocker, could a phablet user tell me what the standard/default grid size is?
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what do you mean ? the standart grid size from mihome? or like me (note 2) from stock touchwiz launcher?
edit: it would be so nice if you can make a version for note 2...because the 4x5 grid from stock mihome is bad for the big screen

Zerosuit Connor said:
Will upload a several portrait versions tomorrow, hopefully fix MiLocker, could a phablet user tell me what the standard/default grid size is?
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6x5 will do just fine. 5x4 will be exactly like iPad, plus the dock on both sizes. Anything more than 6x5 will be too cluttered for a small screen, like mine 7".
Thanks!

Nice to see this on my tab.
On very little bug: frame off photo widget is not showing complete.
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do you release note 2 version today?

Later this afternoon Also, the way MiHome was developed to be only portrait, I'm not sure if i can add auto rotation at this point. If needed download "rotation locker in the play store
Unfortunatly due to storms in my area I'm unable to upload as I only have internet tethered from my phone, not two version up tomorrow.

Whats going on here ?! Something new about note 2 version??!!!

we are waiting

it works perfectly on my tablet... thanks....

sorry, but note 2 version is still waiting i pinned your thread so say if you dont have it

Could a note 2 user please try this for me:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1mJv51OO3crOHdzbmFlbGxJbUU/edit?usp=sharing

[APP][4.4+ FOR NOW] Active Launcher - A revamped and unique launcher

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Hi all and welcome to a new era, nowadays with Google's fantastic platform updates, an increasing amount of applications and launcher are being released. All offering different and unique features. But this launcher however stands out amongst most of them. Why do I say this? Give this launcher a try and you will most likely get your answer straight away. This launcher has a cutting edge interface, all inspired by the formerly known application "Google Search/Google Now" of course we have to credit Google for this experience and they deserve the applaud, because the app is simply amazing.
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You can skip this part if you wish, unless you want to know how this launcher came about. So one night (about a month ago). I was tired and went to my room to sleep, all snug and warmed up in bed, this is usually the time when random ideas and concepts flow through my mind. One of these concepts was to design a Launcher that looked like Google's design scheme. I thought this would be a great way to learn about Android development and make my idea into reality. So I quickly noted this idea down, a week passed by and I stumbled upon the note and I wondered a bit. And after a deep thought about this, I hopped on my computer and whipped up some magic in 2 weeks. It's now been three weeks (This will differ in future, since I doubt I'll be updating this story). And I felt like releasing this new Launcher because I want opinions from you guys on how I can make this Launcher work and function. So I present to all, Active Launcher!
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I am open to feature and other suggestions, I have just started the project, I hope you all like it.
Thanks for using Active Launcher, this launcher will not be released to the Play Store for now, as there is still quite a bit to work on.
Also Active Launcher will be available on older Android devices in future releases.
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1.0 - Initial Release
- User friendly interface.
- Google Now UI.
- Google Now animations.
- Card View.
- App Drawer.
- KitKat Layout (Depends on device).
- Built in clock.
- Built in date finder.
- Improved acelleration.
- App dock.
- Transclucet app dock.
- Extra options.
- Fixed application launch errors after re-opening an activity.
- Fixed headers in both welcome screen and main screen.
- Corrected sizes of images.
- Full Google Search implementation (Fixed).
- New layouts with buttons.
Currently not applications of this sort are supported, so you will have to contact me so I can add the application to the database.
Supported applications in categories. So when clicking a button, and nothing happens, as stated, please contact me.
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My current plans are -
- Home-screen windows - (Yes, 5 or home-screen which can be entered in when swiping from the left).
- A better app drawer implementation - (So you don't have to scroll lots -.-).
- Theme Settings - (Already implemented, just some final workaround, so you can change the blue scheme to other colours).
- Your suggestions - (Let me know in the thread!).
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- App Drawer - (Lists system apps ._.).
- Anything else? - (Let me know).
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[x] Active Launcher 1.0 Beta - Download [20140514]
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If you like this Launcher, don't forget to hit the thanks button!
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Waiting for 4.3 jb

@mobihack I am planning to release it for ICS and above, though I don't know exactly when I will do this but it will be done in a few future releases.
Sorry that you cannot test it out, just hold on tight.

Ok man

Looking good so far,
but as you said some apps doesn't open, for example evolve sms for messaging.
And i have some strange really big icons in the app drawer.
Would you mind to open a google+ page for this launcher?

MarcelBo said:
Looking good so far,
but as you said some apps doesn't open, for example evolve sms for messaging.
And i have some strange really big icons in the app drawer.
Would you mind to open a google+ page for this launcher?
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Thanks, and yeah some apps will not open, because the default messaging apps are set.
In future releases I will add a feature where the user can select which app to run.
And as for the app drawer, yeah some icons are random and big.
This is slightly difficult as I'm going to completely ditch that app drawer and implement a different one.
Here, I just created the Google+ page.

krishneelg3 said:
Thanks, and yeah some apps will not open, because the default messaging apps are set.
In future releases I will add a feature where the user can select which app to run.
And as for the app drawer, yeah some icons are random and big.
This is slightly difficult as I'm going to completely ditch that app drawer and implement a different one.
Here, I just created the Google+ page.
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Thank you i just joined
If you need help, just say something, i'm not a dev, but i could help with translate it in german and i'm a graphic designer

MarcelBo said:
Thank you i just joined
If you need help, just say something, i'm not a dev, but i could help with translate it in german and i'm a graphic designer
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Thank you, I will surely let you know later on the translation bit and the graphic designing bit too. Thanks
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Great concept even though not really usable yet. Looking forward to future updates :good:

@Jamin_1 Thanks for trying Active Launcher. Hopefully this Launcher works out in the future. As for now it's still in Beta and there is currently allot of things to work on. As you stated it definitely isn't made for daily use. But this gives the users a taste of what's coming ahead .
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krishneelg3 said:
@Jamin_1 Thanks for trying Active Launcher. Hopefully this Launcher works out in the future. As for now it's still in Beta and there is currently allot of things to work on. As you stated it definitely isn't made for daily use. But this gives the users a taste of what's coming ahead .
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You're right.
Thank you so much for your hard work and the early release :good: Your launcher attracted my interest and I will keep testing it.

At last something new and up to date with Google's great UI design. It's time to say goodbye to still great, but bit old Nova and Apex.
Hope to see this project evolve in to something mature and useful as these two.

Looks interesting! I'll definitely keep an eye on this!
I'll wait out until those app drawer bugs are fixed until I try this out myself

Looks good. for a long time i have been searching for some new kind of launcher and your project is promising

Thanks guys for the support, I will surely continue this project.
Hit me up with some features that you'd like to have in this Launcher.
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Hey man, this project is very exciting. I really like the concept and appearance. Great implementation of translucent statusbar. So here's my feedback:
Like the idea of system apps in app drawer. Maybe, instead of removing it completely, make it optional
Always listening feature possible? I definitely tried "Ok, Google" to my own humorous disappointment, lol.
Make app drawer button and blue part under it auto hide and have ability to pull it up just like notification tray is pulled down.
Maybe instead of just cards for each app, there could be multiple "card screens" or homescreens that each house cards with information relevant to particular apps. For example, the Contacts app could have its own cardscreen with contact cards with options to call or text that person at the bottom of their card.
With that said, the following are more far-fetched ideas:
Make app cards launch app with just a swipe. If u could swipe immediately into certain apps, that'd be epic, dude.
Notifications, such as text messages, could come up directly in the launcher as cards ready to act upon.
Yea, so don't have as many far-fetched ideas as I thought.
Anyway, really like where this is going. Hope you continue to imaginate!!

@Justinchi thank you for your feedback! Many of your ideas had already been mentioned on the Google+ page and for the other ideas you have, they're really good. And as for the swipe feature, its possible
I will be debasing the application on a different layout as working with this single layout will mean, too much work.
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krishneelg3 said:
@Justinchi thank you for your feedback! Many of your ideas had already been mentioned on the Google+ page and for the other ideas you have, they're really good. And as for the swipe feature, its possible
I will be debasing the application on a different layout as working with this single layout will mean, too much work.
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Ah cool

Looking forward to ur launcher......the kitkat ui is much popular now bt the launcher is quite disappointing now because lack of customization....so waiting for ur stable release nd wish u best of luck for ur development.....hope it will become a huge hit in market....[emoji106]
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Waiting for 4.0+ compatibility

Database Info

welcome