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ADW replacement for CM7?

Well, I have to admit it that I dont like ADW launcher in CM7. I prefer much more simpler such like Gingerbread launcher. I found one but it kept FC on me. Do you know where to find one that is working properly?

I can't say I I have a gingerbread launcher apk, but "zeam" is a simple launcher in comparison to adw at least it has been to me in the past
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Fire n mage said:
I can't say I I have a gingerbread launcher apk, but "zeam" is a simple launcher in comparison to adw at least it has been to me in the past
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Thats OLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD LOL

XxLostSoulxX said:
Thats OLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD LOL
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It still falls along the line of a simpler launcher which is what the op is looking for.
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Zeinzu said:
It still falls along the line of a simpler launcher which is what the op is looking for.
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I know i was just simply saying i remembered that back in 2010 haha. isnt AOSP simpler

launcher pro plus is worth every penny. LOVE IT.
you can try launcher pro the free version first..
beware of the other fake "launcher pro"'s out there though.

Go launcher works well
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I'm currently using zeam, its excellent. Doesn't have the features of the others but its very fast and very stable. I haven't had it fc on me in 6 months.
From what I understand launcher pro has become rather bloated? What do you guys think?

arod404 said:
Go launcher works well
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+1 for go launcher...
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Gazedo said:
I'm currently using zeam, its excellent. Doesn't have the features of the others but its very fast and very stable. I haven't had it fc on me in 6 months.
From what I understand launcher pro has become rather bloated? What do you guys think?
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I had Zeam on my phone for a looooong time. Gave up on it after a couple of bad updates that introduced lag and switched to LauncherPro. Despite having larger footprint, IMHO LP is pretty lag free and has the features that I want (scrolling widgets) as well as a way of saving the dock settings. Zeam kept crashing on my Epic, and there was no easy way to restore the icon spacing etc. settings. Granted, I never ran it on CM7 Epic, but still have Zeam as my choice launcher on my CM7 Nook Color. I also have ADW EX (the premium version of ADW) and feel that its interface is not very intuitive/somewhat clunky vs. both Zeam and Launcher Pro - but it is the most full-featured and customisable one of the three. Never tried Go Launcher but heard some very good things about it.

flastnoles11 said:
+1 for go launcher...
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And another +1 for Go Launcher, although it seems like it's a bit too full-featured to be considered a "simple" replacement. I don't have any issues with the options, but I could see it being somewhat confusing for anyone wanting just a plain home replacement.

Silpher said:
And another +1 for Go Launcher, although it seems like it's a bit too full-featured to be considered a "simple" replacement. I don't have any issues with the options, but I could see it being somewhat confusing for anyone wanting just a plain home replacement.
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+1 GOOGLE go launcher pro
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I have been using spb shell 3d and love it but it keeps crashing on me seems like every launcher I use does this to me used adw, go, LP plus, panda etc
Am getting so frustrated!!! It's somehow gotta be my phone. I've cleared cache and memory and still they constantly crash disabling my phone!!! Any thoughts?
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Try go browser. Its what I always use.

I like go launcher but I remember reading something from konane (I believe) and he said that within golauncher there was a similar service to carrier iq and that it sends reports (or something) to the developer with info about our phone. That is why most people inlcuding myself expirience poorer battery life with go launcher. Other than that I think Go launcher is the way to go!
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SPB Shell 3d

Im looking for the SPB Shell 3d app, but im trying to get it for free. I tried a bunch of .apk files on 4Shared and all of them say "you have to purchase the app" is there a free working version of this app?
Thanks in advance.
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That app is paid only. There is no free version.
SGSIISE4GT

Really? Damn that sucks lol. well thanks for the info.
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You will find a lot of apk's saying its a cracked version, but they won't work for it. I bought it, but rarely ever use it. If it had more options to play with, then I probably would.

The concept of it is great BUT the UI design is just plain ugly. I would like to theme it myself though.

SPB Shell is cool in concept & design but for me at least, cumbersome in usability & lacking all around in user friendliness.

I use daily, but definitely lacking in options. Biggest so far is no option to increase number of rows and columns, and zero options for app drawer.
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dgn_sandibalz said:
I use daily, but definitely lacking in options. Biggest so far is no option to increase number of rows and columns, and zero options for app drawer.
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This! For anyone running there screen at a higher resolution a 4x4 grid just does not cut it.
Also, not being able to resize widgets, really? This app is $15!

Ok so most of you dont like spb.
Is there any other app out there, thats better than spb?
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DaRealGust0 said:
Ok so most of you dont like spb.
Is there any other app out there, thats better than spb?
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ADW Launcher EX, Go Launcher EX, Launcher Pro, and my new favorite launcher ssLauncher.

Yea I currently got Go launcher on it. Ill try out sslauncher and launcher pro.
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DaRealGust0 said:
Yea I currently got Go launcher on it. Ill try out sslauncher and launcher pro.
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ssLauncher is definitely the most unique of the bunch. There is still one bug the developer is working on fixing and that is clock widgets are not updating. Besides that everything else had been pretty solid with it.

On ssLauncher, are you able to add effects like on GoLauncher?
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DaRealGust0 said:
On ssLauncher, are you able to add effects like on GoLauncher?
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There in effect that flips the pages like a magazine...The main thing with ssLauncher is that it gives you the ability to pretty much put anything, anywhere on the screen. If you want something more organized with a lot of screen transition animations, the other launchers would work better for you.

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There in effect that flips the pages like a magazine...The main thing with ssLauncher is that it gives you the ability to pretty much put anything, anywhere on the screen. If you want something more organized with a lot of screen transition animations, the other launchers would work better for you.
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yea im looking for something with more effects and animations. thanks for the info though

I thought asking for wares and app cracking/hacking was against xda rules.

12MaNy said:
I thought asking for wares and app cracking/hacking was against xda rules.
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It sure is but a 1 poster won't know that.

Urgh...take your warez requests elsewhere please

Icon Size and Text removal AKA Bigify for Android?

Anyone came up with an app for this?
I am not a fan of launchers running on top of any ROM and I read a lot about issues with apps and playstore after using LCD Density.
I currently switched from iPhone to Galaxy S3 and while the phone is great, icons are just not adequate to the screen.
There is an app called Bigify for iOS, is there anything at least similar for Android devices?
The main 3 options I am looking for:
1. change icon size
2. change angle of the icons by xy degrees (it looks fantastic!)
3. remove icon text
Here is a SS:

This actually would be very nice as it bothers me when the apps name is cut off because it's too long.. So being able to remove the text would be great!
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Ls1ssz28 said:
This actually would be very nice as it bothers me when the apps name is cut off because it's too long.. So being able to remove the text would be great!
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Apex Launcher allows you to remove the app text or modify the title/icon. You cannot rotate it though.

Op running a different launcher has no actual problems
Say your using nova as default the phone won't have stock tw launched running in the background unless you open again
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I am sorry but how are these answers to my question? As far as I am reading it correct I need to have a launcher and I cannot get a any angle and no name icons at the same time
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It's what you asked for. They honestly helped you as much to their abilities.
That being said if you want angled apps look into making it yourself. I know that is not much of a answer you're looking but as of right now as far as I have seen there are no apps or mods to rotate apps.

eMi111 said:
I am sorry but how are these answers to my question? As far as I am reading it correct I need to have a launcher and I cannot get a any angle and no name icons at the same time
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There's one launcher that'll let you have the customization you want. It's rather expensive though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYzYQ6YtepU

Ascertion said:
There's one launcher that'll let you have the customization you want. It's rather expensive though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYzYQ6YtepU
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Thats truly an amazing launcher, no other one allows such customization, I gotta have it. Thanks for the tip

Very nice
It does look pretty amazing! I might give it a whirl this weekend when I get paid.....still worth getting.

evoer said:
Thats truly an amazing launcher, no other one allows such customization, I gotta have it. Thanks for the tip
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Price is a bit high but I took the plunge and I believe it can only get better love it so far.
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Well, thank you all. I guess there is no way for me to achieve what I want without running a launcher on top of my ROM. :thumbup:
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eMi111 said:
Anyone came up with an app for this?
I am not a fan of launchers running on top of any ROM and I read a lot about issues with apps and playstore after using LCD Density.
I currently switched from iPhone to Galaxy S3 and while the phone is great, icons are just not adequate to the screen.
There is an app called Bigify for iOS, is there anything at least similar for Android devices?
The main 3 options I am looking for:
1. change icon size
2. change angle of the icons by xy degrees (it looks fantastic!)
3. remove icon text
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Root your phone install a recovery and install paranoid android, google it, i think youll like it.

I got TFS Launcher and it runs great. I do have one question though.... Isn't there always a Launcher running over a rom? Otherwise you wouldn't be able to run any apps.
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Launcher question.

I just have a silly question. Many of the roms have different launchers in place of rosie, or using the aroma installer they give you an option. Usually Nova or Apex, and many people still talk about launcher pro. I use Go Launcher and have for a while now. I have tried those others and several of them only offer some options in a paid version, while Go has it all for free. My question is why does everyone seem to neglect Go Launcher when building roms? No biggie, I'm just curious.
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NeverSeparate said:
I just have a silly question. Many of the roms have different launchers in place of rosie, or using the aroma installer they give you an option. Usually Nova or Apex, and many people still talk about launcher pro. I use Go Launcher and have for a while now. I have tried those others and several of them only offer some options in a paid version, while Go has it all for free. My question is why does everyone seem to neglect Go Launcher when building roms? No biggie, I'm just curious.
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Its slower...
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jeremytn86 said:
Its slower...
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I guess I have never really noticed. It seems pretty fast to me. I set the scroll speed higher and it seems to fling right along. And features like hiding app labels, and missed call and sms notification (with a separate add on app) as well as others are all free. Just a preference thing, so its cool. I'm not down on the others or anything.
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I like adw over golauncher, seems smoother to me
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Go Launcher is bundled with all sorts of extra **** I don't want. I like the simplicity of other launchers. I don't want constant reminders to try the new release of 'Go Penis Extender.'
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Jizzylax said:
Go Launcher is bundled with all sorts of extra **** I don't want. I like the simplicity of other launchers. I don't want constant reminders to try the new release of 'Go Penis Extender.'
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Agreed, the launcher itself is alright, but it is really bloated and needs lots of other apps to work well. It isn't that noticeably slow, but bad enough that I prefer Apex because of it.
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The biggest problem with Go Launcher is that it has so much involved that it makes the phone slower thus making it feel "heavy". When developers create a ROM with a launcher the launcher needs to be light to begin with. It may still have great options that are important to most without extra frilly stuff as go offers.
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I am waiting for someone to create an amazing professional text messaging app.
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I'm still waiting for someone to create a text messaging app with Gtalk support. All my texts in one place? Dreamy.
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Jizzylax said:
Go Launcher is bundled with all sorts of extra **** I don't want. I like the simplicity of other launchers. I don't want constant reminders to try the new release of 'Go Penis Extender.'
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Not sure what you are referring to with that comment, I don't get any of that. I don't see Go as complicated. Some of the things actually seem easier to me. I like the sms and missed call notifications, even though you do have to install the add on. But other launchers only include this on paid versions. Honestly I'm fine with that. I don't mind someone making money. Would just like to see it as an option for the default launcher in some of the roms using aroma now. But I may be the only one and by no means expect any of our devs to do that for just me.
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Jizzylax said:
I don't want constant reminders to try the new release of 'Go Penis Extender.'
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Why do otter penis sizes keep cumming up?
Yeah, I've found that Go________ has way too much ____________. It feels heavy to me. I want a launcher to be simple, and it seems that all Go stuff is anything but that. Having said, Go to it with your Go. If you like Go, then Go for it!

Rushead said:
Why do otter penis sizes keep cumming up?
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Wasn't that over in that sucky Rom thread?
Nice word play by the way
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ADW Launcher is Back

Remember ADW Launcher from Donut/Gingerbread days? It's back!
ADW Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher
ADWEX: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEwMiwib3JnLmFkd2ZyZWFrLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
Going to give it a try and see how it does when paired up against Nova & Apex.

zephiK said:
Remember ADW Launcher from Donut/Gingerbread days? It's back!
ADW Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher
ADWEX: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEwMiwib3JnLmFkd2ZyZWFrLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
Going to give it a try and see how it does when paired up against Nova & Apex.
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Holy s**t, I gave up on ADW ages ago and jumped to Apex... I'm going to have to give it another shot and see how it compares. Thanks for the heads-up.

It's been a long time I haven't used ADW...
It looks good, I've been playing with screens and settings for 20mn... it feels like home, but better.
The best feature Apex desn't have is changing icons size... Just for that, I could forget Apex and stick to ADW (why creating 128x128 icons when Apex resize them to some tiny half sized icons ?!!)
I've encountered some few bugs (I guess) with theming dock.. nothing important though, as I usually get rid of it and go for full screen
Adding widgets pop up is amazing.. think tablet mode.. 2 panels with previews.. that's trully sexy.. <3

Still runs like **** on the Nexus. Back to Nova Prime.
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Smokeey said:
Still runs like **** on the Nexus. Back to Nova Prime.
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It's a first release. Why so harsh/troll?

zephiK said:
It's a first release. Why so harsh/troll?
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Because it still runs like ****.
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Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Then don't use it, simple as that. No need for the unnecessary language.

cant use adw on my gnexus ;o instant crash when im going into adw settings...running JB Milestone 1..
really annoying =(

Looking good, the only thing I don't like is the auto adjust dock bar, I mean we can't put for ex. 3 icons on the left and have the right side free.

Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Your Nexus must suck cause it's running smooth for me 60 + fps. Thanks for thread OP! Wouldn't of thought to check ADW again lol.

Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Nope, it does run like butter on ice..
Something's wrong with your phone.

fredmode01 said:
Nope, it does run like butter on ice..
Something's wrong with your phone.
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Same here.. he's probably a troll.

Wow. Very good..I always use CM and I love adw. XD. This update is very good. thanks..
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plmosqueda said:
Wow. Very good..I always use CM and I love adw. XD. This update is very good. thanks..
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I wonder if they'd replace Trebucket with ADW as they did back during the CM7 days when ADW was the default launcher.

zephiK said:
I wonder if they'd replace Trebucket with ADW as they did back during the CM7 days when ADW was the default launcher.
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That will be nice. Trebuchet is good but I think that we can do more things with adw. I have some hours with the new adw and works really nice to me and my cm10..XD
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Did ADW ever go anywhere? They brought ICS style like months ago..before I got my Nexus I remember trying it out. In fact pretty sure I was running ICS at the time on my Xperia, so it was my first choice since it had the ICS look and Launcher pro didn't.

I don't particularly like it more than Nova, but at least I don't present my own opinion in such an unpleasant manner. *sets tea down
Jolly good to hear ADW back in business though! Now where did fedrico go..

The revamped ui is AWESOME!! And its super smooth!! Awesome stuff!!
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Hmm.. I don't see the ability to rename folders. Unless it's there and I'm blind .

zetsumeikuro said:
Hmm.. I don't see the ability to rename folders. Unless it's there and I'm blind .
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Just as icons, double tap on any folders, and a pop up appears to delete or edit it.. choose edit and rename..