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I have darky's rom. It has original Samsung launcher and gingerbread launcher.
I like gingerbread smoothness and 3d app drawer but I can't customize it at all.
I would like it to be smooth and I wanna be able to reorder apps in app drawer as I like it. I tried LauncherPro, adw launcher ex, Go launcher ex but all of them isn't smooth to me as original and gingerbread launcher.
So my question is what customizable launcher is the smoothest?
Original on stock rom.
jje
launcher pro
ADW Ex has everything you would need in a launcher and more
Gingerbread. After trying lots of them for a long time I just love it's simplicity and reliability.
Try Zeam. It's really smooth.
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Ok...to make the collection complete: GoLauncher Ex
Its very smooth and customizable!
Launcher pro and adw ex. I prefere launcher pro because of dock customize.
ADW EX, has customizable Doc now new features every week almost , or Zeam for something lite but isn't very customizable or updated.
Smoothness issues are fixed using a kernel like Speedmod etc with tweaks and a different file system like EXT4 that Google phones use now as there stock fs.
Zeam, lightweight and fast.
Isnt the GB launcher on darky's just a skinned LP ?
I always used the gtg version of touchwiz. works extraordinary. I recommend
Crysis21 said:
I always used the gtg version of touchwiz. works extraordinary. I recommend
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ditto. was on LP but find it to be too slow upon startup.
TouchWizGTG Launcher is by far the smoothest but little customization without having access to the source code.
ADW launcher EX for sure
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Zeam is amazing if you like stripped down blazing fast stuff.
I like how you can have up to 7 icons in the dock on one screen (add more to scroll)
I also like how you can change the transparancy of the app drawer
Finally, the action bindings is great - e.g double tap anywhere on the screen to open app drawer or swipe up anywhere to open dialler
Also, changing the no of columns/rows on the homescreen is a standard feature as is changing the size of widgets
If you want to change the icons get desktop visualiser (DVR), get an icon pack and creat the shortcut on Zeam, then simply drop the themed icon into the dock.
I used to use LP+ but find it too bloated these days, and I think the reason Zeam is not updated regularly is because it is where it needs to be - it is specifically designed to be light and fast
LP or ADW EX.
I have been working with ADW EX more after never really giving it a chance and its growing on me so either one is perfect for my needs.
I use Go Launcher. It is great. You can make folders. And you can have only few icons instead 100 or 200
My phone with Doc's Rom and Hardcore kernel
zeam is pretty good and smooth and the dock is customizable as well
and works even better when ur sgs is OC !!!
Go Launcher EX is the best at the moment
quick fast, fully loaded, all free
think of LauncherPro Plus + ADW EX + Stock + Task Manager + Handsent SMS + ...
yes all those combined into 1 package, it's awesome!
What launcher do you preffer?
Links to try:
Stock - no comments
Launcher Pro
ADW Launcher
Zeam
VTL.Launcher
Other - please provide links...
To switch between launchers use Home Switcher for Froyo
I use ADW Launcher EX ... does everything I need, and allows me to make the UI almost identical between my A7 and my Evo (also running ADW Launcher EX)
I don't know if the "EX" part is important, but I am pretty sure there are a lot of features that are not available in the free version.
I use launcher pro plus on both my A7 and EVo because everything in it is customizable down to the memory usage.
Vtl launcher I'm starting to lean towards on the A7 because of the docking option, but its still in beta
VTL Launcher. for a while Launcher Pro was my choice @ one time but VTL has a much better look with task bar at the bottom, google search is in color...
ADW launcher with the free honeycomb layout and free honeycomb clock. Love the look and feel of ADW. Customizable UI and able to re size widgets like the eloblur.
Will test VTL tonight.
Update wish I could revote
VTL love it
I preffered Zeam. It doesn't have a lot of features, but i like speed and minimal design)
ps. Who chose "Other"? What launcher are you using?
HeLauncher is also a nice alternative, with scalable widgets for some, like Motorola Blur (semilike)
You must try the vtl if you haven't. Got a kick out of the android 7 too
i generally prefer zeam. been around a long time and has always been free. the scrolling bottom dock bar in vtbar is available in zeam as well, but not sidebars.
@dexter; you know if helauncher was ever updated to use the "back" button for exiting the apps tray/menu? it was always a sticking point for me that you had to use the "home" key, where every other app and launcher uses the back button. couldn't get used to that.
Anything that is ment for tablet and not for phone I lean towards, all the launchers above I have install at the moment include the one Dexter post but none look and feel better to me than VTL..
So, every ICS user there, are you using nova or apex launcher. I find them very similar except Apex has a bit more options to choose while Nova is a bit more stable. What are your opinions? Still both are miles ahead of trebuchet atm!
apex all the way
with nova im able to backup all my settings and desktop widget and restore it evrytime i make full wipe..but when i tried with apex..im unable to restore and cause me an FC..anyone know y?
Apex is the best, imho
Apex for me.
I just don't like the scrolling in nova.. feels very fast and jerky
In my case Apex is much more smooth than Nova! And I prefer the scrolling in Apex!
Non TW for me rest are childish .
jje
Apex
Apex of course, is the best
backup and restore settings and desktop works perfectly for me
Apex fr mee too nova annd other similar launchers r outdated
Apex all the way - smooth and loads of options. Also easy to configure.
apex is by far the best
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Apex
Apex ftw
nova has more transaction effects.that's why i'm using it.
The only advantage (I found) in NL is the option to set a defualt dock. And yeh, Apex rules.
Apex all the way. Tried them all and apex turned out to be the smoothest and stable out of all
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Sticking with Apex.
Apex here too
Not apex, not Nova
I have been using Apex for some time, but now I switched to Nemus and I am not looking back:
It looks superb, it is quick and super stable too. And its folder styles rules, IMHO.
Very few things I did not like: I did not find how to order the drawer alphabetically (you can move the icons the way you want, but lack "sort by..."), I do not miss the widget section in the drawer at all, but there is no option to bring it back.
I don't use fancy transition effects, do not expect many of them, some other customization options would be great, it really worth trying!
Do You think best Launcher?
I think Nemus launcher best launcher
LauncherPro, at least for cm7
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+1 launcherpro
Prince
Trebuchet
Simple and fast. If you need more functionality I would also go for Launcher Pro
Go launcher
on GB i was using ADW and LP on all my android phones, tried Go Launcher but didn't like it. Prefered ADW
on ICS i'm using Nova Launcher Prime and loving it...
BTW. Never heard of Nemus, gotta take a look
And EzLauncher
Nemus&Apex
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oo apex ics look
360 Launcher (translated version) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345601
Why not make it a poll? That'd be easier to see with more and more people voting.
I use Nova Prime. Sometimes a little laggy, but the fact that I can hide aps plus the gestures control is a huge plus.
nova prime is awesome bt sometimes it reloads the widgets which is a pain...but 360 launcher is one awesome stuff!
Trebuchet & Apex are both nice. Apex causes little bit lag in my Arc, but works great
ok.. i looked for this APEX launcher that ppl recommended and... i can't download him in google play?~~ they said this application is not for my phone?! wtf? i need flash him or what?
do you like apex launcher ?
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Trebuchet
Simple and fast. If you need more functionality I would also go for Launcher Pro
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Trebuchet for me too.
-Trebuchet launcher has a nifty feature: A google search bar that sticks on all screens without wasting any widget space.
-Samsung Touchvis S3 is very smooth on ICS compared with stock.
-Go Ex is also good, lots of niffty extras (but a bug with Xperia bookmark widgets on ICS.
-Apex and Nova almost sama same, nice also but not so smooth scrolling on LT15.
PS. all lauchers can be used with on-screen-button (from 22dpi to 45dpi but the hang-up button will be covered on .431 firmware, so I went to settings in the phone (ICS) and chosed "hang-up with hardware button" and now its GOOD.
Here you can show your hate over the launcher you hate the most.
I personally hate:
Hola Launcher
Apus Launcher
Go Launcher
C Launcher
CM Launcher
Cheetah Launcher
Solo Launcher
Lightning Launcher
Smart Launcher 3
Next Launcher
TSF Launcher
Launchers I like:
Nova Launcher
Apex Launcher
ZenUI Launcher
Sense Launcher
Arrow Launcher
Google Now Launcher
Action Launcher 3
ADW Launcher
LauncherPro
Pixel Launcher
Home UX Launcher
Evie Launcher
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