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hi every body. i was wondering which launcher is the best for our Desire.
i have tried ADW but didn't find very smooth so i'm sticking with Launcher Pro.
anyone else knows a launcher with themes and very smooth scrolling. i want to use it with OpenDesire.
regards
Marios
Sense ui works well for me when I got panda home or awd or anything like that when i pressed home there was a menu.. it said.. sense ui, panda home, laincher and the launcher was like basic android on nexus.. very smooth, but no sense widgets :/ back with the sense ui
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hi. because i'm using an aosp rom i would like something for that rom which will be very very smooth. BTW i don't like much sense roms.
I like launcher pro beside the standard on Sense ROMs.
Go launcher is superb and free
UnknownDude said:
Stay on with Launcher Pro!
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Why resurrect a thread which has been dead for 8 months???
Clearly just trying to increase your post count.
shankly1985 said:
Go launcher is superb and free
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For me to i'm very satisfied with GO
i would say ADW or launcher pro
Also GO Launcher EX is nice
on my Desire, Reflex Rom S, ADW launcher isn't supersmooth in Appdrawer, Launcher pro not on homescreen.
Go launcher is best for this job^^
Launcher
I like launcher 7, smooth and simple
tried launcher 7.. it's neat but don't really like moasic ui and my music player did not work
Launcherpro plus by far...with the latest update it became perfectly smooth, even when filled of widgets, unlike any other launcher that stutters and lags like hell in similar situations. Plus you get nice widgets, which are now skinnable to your likings.
For me I just stick to sense UI flash a 3.0 sense Rom, its awesome.
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LooL Launcher 7 is really well done, but the config options are really limited.. I think it's perfect if you want to feel how it's like having a WM phone. Otherwise... no widgets, no multiple screens --> Sense UI FTW
Go launcher EX
Is the best.
VERY smooth, lots of themes, nice looking.
all of us have different needs,
why dont u install all the launchers you are considering and test all of them and finally choose your launcher.
For me the best is Launcher Pro, simple, customizable and fast
ADWLauncher Ex. Yeh you have to pay but it's well worth it.
The one on the miui. Rom is the best
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There's no best launcher, imho. It depends on your personal preferences.
check out this new enhanced version of ADW launcher from the same developer as Christmas present.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD5WD-HDagM&feature=player_embedded#
Coming from Go Launcher, none of this is new.
cool, faster than Go Launcher
Pretty fast, I like it! The app drawer is sooooo smooth (compared to launcherpro). but launcherpro widgets are too useful lol. I run like 4 launchers on my sgs lol.
MikeyMike01 said:
Coming from Go Launcher, none of this is new.
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I agree but go launcher still falls short when compared to ADW and launcherpro in terms of customization options available.
I think it's the best one
hi, do i need to uninstall adw 1.3.5 then install this version? or i can juz do a upgrade? thks
awesome launcher. very smooth. plus very nice desktop scrolling animations.
jassired said:
check out this new enhanced version of ADW launcher from the same developer as Christmas present.
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But why Christmas present ? Do I have to pay for my presents ?
BR O.J.
Gingerbread launcher has blown everything else out the water for me at the moment. Basic but solid and fast. I have not used my LauncherPro for ages now.
Installed this yesterday and while launcher pro is good this EX version is by far the most advanced launcher out there. For starters there is icon and label scaling, easy icon swapping for not just schortcuts but also folders. Groups in the app tray (although I haven't figured out how they work exactly.) And custom animations. Definitely worth the couple bucks and the small hassle of switching.
IMO this just raised the bar and it should force some new features in the competing launchers which is always a good thing.
only 2 swype gesture, not good for me
Isn't this launcher open source? What's stopping anyone from making a free fork?
spasms said:
Isn't this launcher open source? What's stopping anyone from making a free fork?
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The EX version is not open source.
another FREE fast Launcher is: Zeam Launcher
Anyone else unable to backup ADW settings? I could the first time but it now give me a "Error backing up ADW settings" message. I can backup the desktop config just fine.
Best launcher I've tried and I've tried them all.
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Yeah that's the best one, soo much customizable and smooth. I'll miss the Launcher Pro glass dock BTW
Is it me or can't you change the dock in adw launcher?
antisp1n said:
Anyone else unable to backup ADW settings? I could the first time but it now give me a "Error backing up ADW settings" message. I can backup the desktop config just fine.
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Same issue here as well...
"Backup desktop configuration" is working without any problem. But ADW settings has got an error message only.
I have never tried launchers before but LCD resolution ( root ) may change all this! As I love smaller font. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE BEST LAUNCHER IS? Paid or free I don't care, after all I forked out for this phone. No need to get cheap now.
******* looking for the features you love about certain launchers and things that drive you insaine in them *******
EDIT- I changed the tittle of this thread after a few posts so I didn't have to start a new thread. Ignore the first 7 posts lolz! Ghettto I know
My favorite launcher around. I use it on mine.
I love it
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Its compatible with roms and themes I flash? Also I notice when I press my home screen soft key it gives me a choice in which launcher to use. Does my phone run them both at the same time causing the phone to lag and use up alot more ram?
bluefire808 said:
Its compatible with roms and themes I flash? Also I notice when I press my home screen soft key it gives me a choice in which launcher to use. Does my phone run them both at the same time causing the phone to lag and use up alot more ram?
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Yeah... Everytime you install a launcher, you get to pick which one you want to use. go launcher is a real good launcher. i have adw ex , launcher pro, vtl launcher, and sp shell... But this one is a real good launcher for free.
leyvatron said:
Yeah... Everytime you install a launcher, you get to pick which one you want to use. go launcher is a real good launcher. i have adw ex , launcher pro, vtl launcher, and sp shell... But this one is a real good launcher for free.
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I don't mind paying to Have the best launcher if there is a general idea of which really is the best. But once I click on the launcher I want to use and it switches to that launcher does the other launcher completely close down and get released from ram completely or would it save open web pages and such in TW if I hit the home button and switched to GO launcher EX?
EDIT- also if I click "remember my decision" when choosing a launcher is there a way to go back later to TW?
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I don't mind paying to Have the best launcher if there is a general idea of which really is the best. But once I click on the launcher I want to use and it switches to that launcher does the other launcher completely close down and get released from ram completely or would it save open web pages and such in TW if I hit the home button and switched to GO launcher EX?
EDIT- also if I click "remember my decision" when choosing a launcher is there a way to go back later to TW?
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YA You can go back to the TW launcher once you set any launcher as default. All you need to do is go to Manage Applications and go to the Launcher you currently have as a default and hit Clear Defaults. when you hit the home button it ask you again what launcher you want to use.
Sweet, thanks for the reply and the info man. I do have another question though. I saw that there's lots of themes for GO laumcher EX but I went to download one called "FutureWorld" foe GO launcher and it said it wasn't compatible with this device? How cam that be guys?
I'm bumpin this and changed the tittle to get more feed back into which LAUNCHER IS BEST
bluefire808 said:
I'm bumpin this and changed the tittle to get more feed back into which LAUNCHER IS BEST
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This question will just answered based on everyone's experience...I think you just need to take the time to mess with each one, then make your choice. Personally, I recently switched to GO launcher myself since it was included in the ROM I'm using and from my experience so far it works fine.
jdefran said:
This question will just answered based on everyone's experience...I think you just need to take the time to mess with each one, then make your choice. Personally, I recently switched to GO launcher myself since it was included in the ROM I'm using and from my experience so far it works fine.
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That's the first one I tried ( and only ) and do like it. What rom did it come with that you flashed? Also the reason I ask this is because I want feedback on selling points like features you found and love or things that irritate the sin into you
I find Go Launcher to be the best available. TW is the smoothest, but Go has the best of all worlds.
It really is based on preference.... Go launcher, Launcher pro, and ADW are top launchers.
I purchased launcher pro, but the Dev has not updated in quite a long time.
leyvatron said:
It really is based on preference.... Go launcher, Launcher pro, and ADW are top launchers.
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What are the key differences that would stand out in each of those that might catch some ones preferance radar?
I personally find my self switching back and forth between all of them on whatever phone I'm using at the moment. ADW, TWIZ, launcher PRO, Go, and AOSP and even some of the mods for it. Launcher Pro was my favorite until the dev stopped updating it. Now, I'm using ADW at the moment but I may be going back to TWIZ shortly. Thats the beautiful part about Android! So many Choices!!!!
Go launcher ftw!
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Go Launcher hands down.
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bluefire808 said:
What are the key differences that would stand out in each of those that might catch some ones preferance radar?
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When launcher pro was released, it was very fluid and had extra dock shortcuts, resizing widgets, and its own LP widgets. First of its kind.
ADW was also fluid and smooth and was the first launcher to have animation swipes from screen to screen... also intergrated themes.
Go launcher does and has both of the above and its free. Go launcher is free because it sells themes. In my opinion, Go launcher is a top launcher at the moment. They constantly have updates with new themes and extra go launcher services like go sms, go locker, go widgets. It definitively is a win in my book.
go luancher is ez to customize too. i switch between twlauncher and go luancher depend on the theme. sometime go luancher just wont go with theme.
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I'm, trying to find the best home replacement for my Ace. I love Go Launcher but it uses too much ram.
I need a launcher with folder in app drawer. The ones i know are:
- GoLauncher (heavy)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex
- QQLauncher (some bug for me)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.qqlauncher
- Nemus Launcher (not so eye candy)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nemustech.launcher
Can you suggest me some other free launcher with this function?
I realized i can change all the roms of the world but ram problem still exists if i use golauncher...
Zeam Launcher: For extremely light weight effects but can be less smooth. Very little RAM.
ADW Ex (not the free version) : For good customization and good speed.
Launcher Pro: For moderate customization (not as much as ADW Ex) and good speed. Lower RAM than ADW Ex.
All of the above use less RAM than Go Launcher Ex
360 Launcher: For extreme modifications, effects, lockscreens, etc and good speed But can use a some RAM like Go Launcher Ex.
Personal favourite ADW Ex and 360
My first choice is GO launcher but since it will make ur phone kinda sluggish id suggest the paid version of ADW Launcher
Ok but i need a launcher with customizable folder in app drawer, ADW has categories but not user friendly, LauncherPro and Zeam haven't that function.
I need it because of about 90 apps installed and i need folder to manage all
Dante Smith said:
Ok but i need a launcher with customizable folder in app drawer, ADW has categories but not user friendly, LauncherPro and Zeam haven't that function.
I need it because of about 90 apps installed and i need folder to manage all
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Why folder in app drawer? Use a widget instead..helps in quick access as well.
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Xr01d_GT said:
Why folder in app drawer? Use a widget instead..helps in quick access as well.
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For example?
With folders i can view new apps (out of folders) too...
No..apps you've to add manually.in stock you get the folder option when long press on any home screen..
Check out vlauncher from the store..might help you
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I say the best one is touchwiz......
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QNBT said:
My first choice is GO launcher but since it will make ur phone kinda sluggish id suggest the paid version of ADW Launcher
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I just switched from ADW EX to Go launcher. ADW FC's WAY too much and for no reason. Even just hitting settings and back to home screen FC's the launcher. I love it and all and its the perfect launcher but that's the only draw back and its annoying as hell.
SPB shell is pretty good too. But it takes too long to load when it FC's which is rarely.
Lighting launcher
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher (sorry, I can't post links)
It's free and only 55kb. Yep, 55kb. At first I couldn't believe it.
I've tried almost every launcher out there and this is the fastest, is much more customizable than GO Launcher and doesn't suck like Zeam Launcher.
Skahara said:
Lighting launcher
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher (sorry, I can't post links)
It's free and only 55kb. Yep, 55kb. At first I couldn't believe it.
I've tried almost every launcher out there and this is the fastest, is much more customizable than GO Launcher and doesn't suck like Zeam Launcher.
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Sounds good..testing it now..
Xr01d_GT said:
Sounds good..testing it now..
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It is horrible for me...
Anyway, my post was about launchers with folder manager in app drawer... We are a little off topic...
Well go launcher is fastest but eats to much ram (15-20)
360 launcher is bit slower than go launcher but eats less ram (always 3-4mg ram)
Folders in app drawer, you only going to find that in go launcher and in 360 launcher no other launcher have that feature. 360 launcher its faster than the go, just try it...
Hey !
You should try this Launcher !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345601
The Launcher isn't that old and optimized like other Launchers
but it's quite smooth and there're a lot of themes for this Launcher availiable ,too
I tried market version but I have more memory usage than go launcher ... about 20mb or more on my ace ...
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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 ?
svanteson said:
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.