Running CM7RC1 and it seems like Launcher Pro is waaaaay more smooth in terms of screen transitions than the ADW Launcher that comes with the ROM.
Anyone else notice this?
Ryjabo said:
Running CM7RC1 and it seems like Launcher Pro is waaaaay more smooth in terms of screen transitions than the ADW Launcher that comes with the ROM.
Anyone else notice this?
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yes. I was a fan of ADW up until I had a friend show me his phone with the same CM7 nightly and launcher pro. I haven't used ADW since.
I think it's hit or miss, but a lot of people have been having issues with LP being really sluggish on CM7. It worked fine for me when I used it and I actually like it better, but since I'm flashing and wiping so often, I won't bother setting it up until a stable release.
jstalford said:
I think it's hit or miss, but a lot of people have been having issues with LP being really sluggish on CM7. It worked fine for me when I used it and I actually like it better, but since I'm flashing and wiping so often, I won't bother setting it up until a stable release.
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You can backup your launcher pro settings, to include home screen, you just have to re-add the widgets.
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Every ROM I flash pretty much comes with ADW Launcher, this ran really slow on my phone, i don't know why. I heard good things about launcher pro so I installed that, not to wild about the look but it runs fast!
What about the stock android launcher? Also runs slow! Why is that? Is this normal for all desires?
It's CDMA for the record
i hav a gsm and all the launchers are speedy on my desire.
did you wipe before you flashed?
regards
Yep, did all that jazz.
On my device, I also noticed that Launcher Pro seems to be faster than other launchers. However, every other launcher I've tried, including the stock Rosie runs very fine. Currently I use the Rosie launcher from the HTC Desire Z and it is faster than the old one.
All GSM, of course (not that I'd think it has anything to do with your issue).
I've tried all the launchers mentioned + several more and LauncherPro is by far the best (it even has memory consumption settings that you can set based on your needs). Out of the box you're right its not much of a looker but you can very easily pimp it up using a website (they also have a paid app available in the market) like LauncherPro Icons
i have problem with my desire and using launchers on temprooted device - i tried all of them and its slow and i have problem with overheating anyone have same problems?
I'm using GO launcher EX 2.35 with Cyanogen 7, it is amazing and really fast.
imcurrently on cm7 rc2 with launcher pro but im beyond sick of the homescreen lag on adw and launcher pro and would perfer a stock launcher that runs smooth as smooth can get. is it even possible to have the nexus s lwp running on a rom without any lag? i tried oxygen and redux but 4 some reason after i reset my phone, i get sim card errors. posted multiple helpposts but to no avail. any1 have suggestions? its to the point im contemplating going back to stock just so i feel stable again
ADWLauncherEx works a dream on CM7. Search the forum for the launcher built by Google. It runs smooth. As for a Gingerbread rom, CM7 works well and I have no issues with it at all (currently using RC2). Oxygen is good but I had rebooting and bootloop issues with it because it is useless. Tried Redux about 2 month ago and it was ok to use. For me at least, CM7 works the best but go ahead and try them out.
You can try Zeam, very fast and stable.
raster77 said:
You can try Zeam, very fast and stable.
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I can vouch for Zeam too it's very quick and smooth, very nice launcher with some nice tweakable bits (dock, screen rotate, etc.). I'm using GingerVillain 1.6 and I'm very pleased with the results although using Launcher Pro as got bored with Zeam (only because I like to change things fairly regularly!). GingerVillain is a slimed down CM7 from what I can work out although never used CM7 myself. It still comes with CM Settings built in and the notification widgets which I believe started life in CM Roms. If you find a really smooth GB rom I'd be interested in your thoughts as I'm always on the look out for a good smooth/fast up to date Rom!
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ADWLauncherEx works a dream on CM7. Search the forum for the launcher built by Google. It runs smooth. As for a Gingerbread rom, CM7 works well and I have no issues with it at all (currently using RC2). Oxygen is good but I had rebooting and bootloop issues with it because it is useless. Tried Redux about 2 month ago and it was ok to use. For me at least, CM7 works the best but go ahead and try them out.
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I was the same, no issues with CM7, but I did like Oxygen, so I flashed it again last night, boot loop within the first 12 hours. Found a supposed fix this morning. Apparently the time_in_state file is only designed to handle a max of 20 cpu steps, making the time_in_state file read only is supposed to fix the issue as a temporary measure. I've not had a loop since, but it was only 8 hours ago that I made the change, so time will tell. As far as smooth goes though, Oxygen is the smoothest I've tried if you don't experience the bootloops. (Some do some don't)
How about trying them all like everyone else does instead of asking pointless questions?
Im currently using XboarderMOD AOSP Gingerbread v3.0.1 and there is a considerable amount of lag when scrolling back and forth through homescreens with the stock launcher. Ive found that this completely goes away once i open and close the app drawer, but the lag will come back once i open any app and go back to home. This is a problem ive had with many roms, the only one that doesnt do it is virtuous g-lite. Anyone else have this problem or know whats causing it and how to fix it?
I havent used this ROM, but I similarly experienced when used Virtuos Unity 1.31 this is maybe due to Sense 3.5. Maybe it is because the RAM is not enough. Remember DZ Ram is only 512 MB.
Now, I am back with the stock ROM and it runs smooth ....( but I m planning to flash VIrtuos Fusion 2.0)...
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I havent used this ROM, but I similarly experienced when used Virtuos Unity 1.31 this is maybe due to Sense 3.5. Maybe it is because the RAM is not enough. Remember DZ Ram is only 512 MB.
Now, I am back with the stock ROM and it runs smooth ....( but I m planning to flash VIrtuos Fusion 2.0)...
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i doubt its a lack of ram, i have over 200mb free when it happens.
ebkillaz said:
i doubt its a lack of ram, i have over 200mb free when it happens.
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really? I have Flyer, it has 1 GB RAM and Sense UI is running so smooth
In DZ, I even overclocked it to 1.5 GHz (the same clock speed as Flyer) but still lagging
And, last night I flash Virtuos Sense 2.00. It runs so smooth... try it
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really? I have Flyer, it has 1 GB RAM and Sense UI is running so smooth
In DZ, I even overclocked it to 1.5 GHz (the same clock speed as Flyer) but still lagging
And, last night I flash Virtuos Sense 2.00. It runs so smooth... try it
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i hate sense haha. im just looking for a fix to this, its obvious other people arent having this problem, ive searched everywhere for it.
ebkillaz said:
i hate sense haha. im just looking for a fix to this, its obvious other people arent having this problem, ive searched everywhere for it.
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I think so
ebkillaz said:
Im currently using XboarderMOD AOSP Gingerbread v3.0.1 and there is a considerable amount of lag when scrolling back and forth through homescreens with the stock launcher. Ive found that this completely goes away once i open and close the app drawer, but the lag will come back once i open any app and go back to home. This is a problem ive had with many roms, the only one that doesnt do it is virtuous g-lite. Anyone else have this problem or know whats causing it and how to fix it?
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Why not give a home replacement launcher a try? Or have you already...? I always recommend LauncherPro+.
Ditamae said:
Why not give a home replacement launcher a try? Or have you already...? I always recommend LauncherPro+.
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ive tried them all, i dont really like them, im just looking to fix this, i like the stock launcher the most.
ebkillaz said:
ive tried them all, i dont really like them, im just looking to fix this, i like the stock launcher the most.
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Buy ADW EX, and then install this
https://market.android.com/details?id=kov.adwtheme.bakedgoods&hl=en
Very smooth
i prefer the stock launcher, adw, launcher pro, go launcher etc. are all choppy when i use live wallpapers, which is my reason for liking the stock launcher.
ebkillaz said:
i prefer the stock launcher, adw, launcher pro, go launcher etc. are all choppy when i use live wallpapers, which is my reason for liking the stock launcher.
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I think its a hardware acceleration problem (as in, there's no HW accel). The stock launcher won't be as smooth as aftermarket launchers that use different resources to increase smoothness.
See my signature...
This is my first time owning a phone with Sense on it. I have played with other peoples phones with the older version and did not like it much.
I have to say I actually like this version!
My problem is the lag sense has. Load up a bunch of widgets like mail and such and there is annoying lag.
Its definitely not the phone itself. I have tried Apex laucher with widgets on every screen and its as smooth as butter. I like the look of Sense so much better though so Im trying to figure out if which I want to use.
I came from a nexus one which served me well for 2 years so this is a big upgrade for me.
Has HTC addressed these type of issues on other phones? Im really hoping they do as I think its kinda embarrassing that there flagship phone has this much lag because of there software. You would think they would address this asap.
Im already rooted with android revolution and it helped a little but not much. I guess I could not use a bunch of the widgets but there there to use and Im trying to get away from having a zillion app icons on my screens.
Also - in the future do most of the Roms eventually address this issue as they mature?
Thanks!
For starters use the advice on the following thread (credir to OP )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599214
Secondly, sense will always be heavier/laggier then AOSP but for sure custom sense roms will be much smoother in the future.
Patience is a virtue as this is a new device/processor and the devs need time to make it as smooth and stable as possible
I tried the above and it helped slightly but not much.
Im fully loaded with Apex now and running smooth. So smooth I can scroll as fast as possible with wigets on every screen and no lag.
Now that I have it set up to my liking Im really enjoying apex.
jfrock25 said:
I tried the above and it helped slightly but not much.
Im fully loaded with Apex now and running smooth. So smooth I can scroll as fast as possible with wigets on every screen and no lag.
Now that I have it set up to my liking Im really enjoying apex.
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Apex launcher as in Leedroid rom?
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I have been using Go Launcher EX almost as long as I've had my phone, running it on the Gingerbread ROM (stock).
I'm still using Go Launcher EX since upgrading to the stock ICS rom. I'm not happy with performance and numerous other things, but I'm troubleshooting that independently. Just wiped my Dalvik cache, and ran Fix Permissions. Could be just update bugs everyone is experiencing.
However, I'm noticing something that's made me wonder...
On GB threads going back even to my prior phone, lots of people were using Go Launcher.
On ICS threads... I haven't seen mentions of ANYONE using Go Launcher. Seems like Nova Launcher and Apex launcher are the two big ones named... which oddly seem stripped compared to Go Launcher.
What's the deal? Are there known issues running Go Launcher on ICS? Why else would there seem to be a sudden abandonment of it on ICS?
geolemon said:
I have been using Go Launcher EX almost as long as I've had my phone, running it on the Gingerbread ROM (stock).
I'm still using Go Launcher EX since upgrading to the stock ICS rom. I'm not happy with performance and numerous other things, but I'm troubleshooting that independently. Just wiped my Dalvik cache, and ran Fix Permissions. Could be just update bugs everyone is experiencing.
However, I'm noticing something that's made me wonder...
On GB threads going back even to my prior phone, lots of people were using Go Launcher.
On ICS threads... I haven't seen mentions of ANYONE using Go Launcher. Seems like Nova Launcher and Apex launcher are the two big ones named... which oddly seem stripped compared to Go Launcher.
What's the deal? Are there known issues running Go Launcher on ICS? Why else would there seem to be a sudden abandonment of it on ICS?
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No, it just seems a lot of folks enjoy something closer to the "pure" ICS experience. I couldn't be tempted...love Go Launcher. Plus we still have scrolling wallpaper...
Nova and Apex will only work on 4.0. They are designed to look like ics and have some of the same transition, effects and what not. That's what I noticed at least.
The stock theme for GO is clean but it isn't going to be confused with ICS and everyone wants the latest and greatest.
I'm personally not impressed by apex or nova because in order to experiment with themes, options, or effects, I have to start with my wallet. I would like access to some of the goodies to see what it can do, and what the themes really look like before I start squandering my lunch money.
I'm using Go launcher + , with no problems, I'm on the latest ICS update..:good:
I used it exclusively until more recently when I made what I think is an awesome setup in ss launcher.
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Go launcher seems fat and bloated compared to the other options for ICS. There were very few good GB launchers so Go was more popular.
I agree go launcher has a heavy feel to it. And it wasn't friendly to my battery at all.. I use apex and it has been more battery friendly and light... Go launcher is nice but they need to strip some stuff from it
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I'd like to recommend mihome miui home launcher 4.0
if you are on a gingerbread rom you could always use hollo launcher, just like apex, nova launcher but for gingerbread!
When i was running on ics, i tried noca and apex but ended up going back to go launcher. I love the way of its customizations and it works plenty fast for me.