My goto launcher for this phone is TSF. Having used it on previous phones, I was disappointed with the stock launcher, looking too drab and granted, this isn't Maze Alpha specific but I feel a launcher can and does compliment any phone. For the MA, it's the perfect addon/theme/app/mod.
It looks great
It functions flawlessly
Has great features
My setup is to remove the clouds, make the clock a bit smaller, remove the floating button and change all effects to random. I am split on whether to grid (not sure it's possible) or leave the icon placement free.
But is there a better launcher ? I have tried many over time but none compare to TSF. I didn't realise until a few days ago there are official addons for the TSF launcher from the same people who make it too.
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Microsoft Launch works better followed by Nova Launcher. I like the level of customization and performance they both provided.
Hi PJA, if you take a look at this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/maze-alpha/development/original-rom-t3720714
You see I had issues with MS launcher, that still isnt resolved.
Oh, okay! There are issues with Microsoft Launch, notwithstanding, it is still a better Launcher among many others I have tried. I am rocking it on Maze Alpha presently.
When i installed it, my long press for recent tasks stopped working. I have since factory reset my phone twice and it still isnt working.
You can try the latest Microsoft Launcher - many of the bugs and issues have been fixed..
I use the lawnchair launcher:
https://github.com/LawnchairLauncher/Lawnchair/tree/alpha
Use the Version from GITHUB not the one from the PlayStore.
It is really a very nice launcher with Google New News Feed.
Runs perfect on the Maze Alpha X.
Best regards,
Kai
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could this replace those popular launchers out there, like launcher pro, plus and adw , etc
give it a try
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Remember is still in beta stage 2.
Visit http://www.mappn.com/index.php for more info (im not the developer)
aHome has been around for a while now, and it's always a slower software then the other launchers..
yea i notice that too but i just try this version of ahome and even though is still in beta a runs pretty smooth on the evo compare to other ahome versions.
its seems this version is heading for android phones with 2.0 and higher devices.
I'll give it a shot, why not? Downloading...
Quick update:: Just a real quick first hands on of this version of aHome, and must say.. not bad. Compared to past versions. It's actually quite smooth. WIsh there were more options, but not a big deal. Also wish the app drawer was a bit smoother, but I am keeping in mind its still a beta.
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I'll give it a shot, why not? Downloading...
Quick update:: Just a real quick first hands on of this version of aHome, and must say.. not bad. Compared to past versions. It's actually quite smooth. WIsh there were more options, but not a big deal. Also wish the app drawer was a bit smoother, but I am keeping in mind its still a beta.
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Yeah its not bad at all. I'll keep my launcher pro for now, as you said some things are a little less fluid then lp, but still a beta yes.
it's faster because the last time anyone used aHome was on a g1
Hello again.
I would like to recommend You yet another functionality that comes from alarm clock that I've developed. This time it is simple digital clock widget.
Link to Android Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.caynax.digitalclockwidget
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The goal was to make neat widget that don't require unnecessary permissions , has small size (app and ram) and does what is says - displays time on digital clock .
In version 1.2:
When screen got unlocked there was widget time value update lag.
Time value on widget didn't update when user changed phone time.
Just installed it, looks good! Two things
1) Pressing the time should take you directly to the alarm, in my opinion at least
2) There is a small glitch with the graphics on my LG P500, check out the small black lines on the left and right sides at them bottom of the widget:
Thanks for notices. I will prepare new graphics.
I have added things that Jens Christensen mentioned (v1.3). Thanks .
Small fixes&improvements in 1.4:
Time value on widget didn't update when user changed phone time backward or changed time zone.
Refresh improvements for Android >2.1.x.
I don't like widgets in this style, but I can suggest you to make a transparent and a grey version, and post the all the changes on each version on second post, it's better to see.
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I highly recomend this guys cause this launcher is extremely smooth doesn't use alot of memory an comes with a large amount of functions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345601
currently can't change the awsome clock/weather widget to any weather settings outside of china
--screenshots below taken with the launcher's built in screenshot function
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Oooohhh... I like how clean that is. Question, though, what is that icon that reads "Cleaner?"
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Oooohhh... I like how clean that is. Question, though, what is that icon that reads "Cleaner?"
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its a task killer icon built into the launcher though i'd say its not as agressive as others but no hang ups on the latest version of the launcher. also forgot to mention this but it has the option to change your lockscreen aswell (doesn't rotate in landscape).
I've been using it for a while, there was recently an update for version 2.3, go check it out
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So what's faster? This or LauncherPro? Also, which has the smallest memory footprint?
Try Nemus Launcher if you're looking for a launcher with light memory usage and smoothness and it's a pretty simple launcher to adjust to. The only thing you might dislike is lack of support for scrollable widgets. 360Launcher on the other hand is more eye candy than anything and only seems to work smoothly on more high end devices and I wouldn't recommend anyone with a low end device to use it, but it is packed with some pretty awesome features that made it more than just a gorgeous launcher. I stuck with it for everything it can do and it gets updated pretty often, within days and not weeks or months.
Is sexy gonna put this on my backup sidekick to see how i like it.
i like this laucher, its fast and fancy but still needs alot more themes and tweaks
Guys,
Here is a new launcher - LAUNCHER 8.
This is a windows phone 8 style launcher which is just perfect. It is unlike launcher 7(which consumes more ram and battery)
Really this is a very good launcher. You will fell in love with it. I just wanted to share this,cause first i also thought that this will be just another wp style launcher which will work very badly on our low end fit. But after installing this launcher,i was shocked and amazed by its smoothness and appearance.
So guys plz try it,you will not regret.
SCREENSHOTS-
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Link for apk-Here
Play store link-Here
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Guys,
Here is a new launcher - LAUNCHER 8.
This is a windows phone 8 style launcher which is just perfect. It is unlike launcher 7(which consumes more ram and battery)
Really this is a very good launcher. You will fell in love with it. I just wanted to share this,cause first i also thought that this will be just another wp style launcher which will work very badly on our low end fit. But after installing this launcher,i was shocked and amazed by its smoothness and appearance.
So guys plz try it,you will not regret.
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Link for apk-Here
Play store link-Here
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it lags not so smooth
RE: Launcher8
thnx for sharing but, i dont think you should share an app that is having problems running on G Fit, otherwise, looks cool =)
I know that. But its working properly on my fit with no problems.Thats why i shared.
Hello. First, let me talk about my obcessin for this wonderfull piece of magic called Honeycomb Launcher..
IMO it was the coolest launcher ever made by google, with that 'APPS' and ' + ' button at top, dizzy :silly: animations to change wallpaper and enter in the app-drawer.
So I started a project, to port it for our Notes ^---^
I grabbed a 'launcher2.apk' from my xoom 3.2.1 honeycomb stock room and decompiled it without dependencies.
I'm having a hard timing figuring how to port it, just because I know nothing about this. But every help will be apreciated.
When i arrive at home I'll provide some screenshots and files that I'm using. :highfive:
'Launcher2.apk' itself from my old rom will not install itself. If you force it on sys folder on note, you'll see that it is listed as a Launcher in Home chooser, but when you try to open it, it'll force close in your face.
Every little piece of help will be apreciated, and if someone, by a miracle, wants to do the job, it'll be blessed by my 'thanks' in every single action in their life.
So, albeit I'm in my job, I'll post some screenshots of HC launcher from stock rom. It looks like this, and this, and this :good:
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back in days i really loved the color scheme of Honey comb.brings back memories.it looked plain awesome
josephnero said:
back in days i really loved the color scheme of Honey comb.brings back memories.it looked plain awesome
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Me too, still my favorite stock theme of all time. Wish more themes were made with its status bar icons.The clock font is still what i use in my widgets also.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.TeamSyndicate.HCL
what about this.. does that work ??