Hi there!
I wonder if it is possible to use Launcher Pro for your homescreens in combination with the stock app drawer?
I looked around and most people said it wasnt possible.
But then I found this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017804
I wonder if something similar is possible with the Galaxy Nexus?
try it and find out. Also he was on 2.3 which may be different results. Would be cool because I'm missing custom launchers and but I like the stock drawer.
I've tried the custom ICS Nova launcher and its ok. I don't like having to flash it to get it running right.
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the only reason why that works is because motorola added a shortcut to the app drawer, and because of how they coded it.
most likely this will be impossible with the stock launcher because there is no shortcut to launch it.
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Hi I've now tried 4 different launchers and I can't make up my mind.
What launcher is generally the best, keeping up the speeds etc?
I just can't make up my mind. Any good suggestions?
I use LauncherPro on mine and really like it
Don't know about what is the "best launcher", whatever you like/feel most comfortable with.
I use Launcher Pro myself with Desktop Visualizer to theme my phone.
Have been a big LauncherPro fan but have recently been using ADW EX ..... its very quick and very pretty (great animations etc)
Try them all and see what you like
dave79 said:
Hi I've now tried 4 different launchers and I can't make up my mind.
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What 4 launchers did you try? So far i only used Launcher Pro & i'm happy with it.
Top 3 for me. ADW EX, GO, LauncherProPlus.
as a launcher i find the newest adw very smooth.but as i love the launcherpro plus's widgets,i choose it
I'm using launcherpro free version and it has everything I need as home app.
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I just love the ADW EX version with all it's animations and smoothness. The developers that combines these things with LP+ widgets gets my vote. Now I just switch between them depending on mood.
Zeam was an excellent launcher on my low-end Pulse, it ought to make the Defy grow wings, but it's not that customizable.
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I use zeam. Have used a few and this one does what i want it to do.
Just try a few different ones.
After reading the fora, I went with what seemed like the majority consensus, and on the third day of owing my Defy (my first Android phone), I bought LauncherProPlus. That was couple of months ago, and LauncherPro is all that everybody says. Now, I just installed the Go Launcher, and I have to say that it's superior. The two are so similar in concept that it might have been the same team that designed both, but the Go Launcher, in addition to doing everything that LauncherPro does, has features that make it much more useful and nicer to use. It has, for example, an intuitive interface for organizing apps into folders, in addition to hiding the unnecessary ones. Then it has a couple of settable gestures, the swipe up, and swipe down with which one can hide the notification bar, for example. It's 5x5 icons on the home screen implementation is flawless, unlike in LauncherPro, and the widget resizing method is also easier. Just nice touches all around, and none of them gimicky.
i use adw launcher ex their are so manny different options if you like playing with them you can get it just how you like. its also the speediest i think
I would try HE launcher its free and simple. It has the best of all worlds.
Gregsterific said:
What 4 launchers did you try? So far i only used Launcher Pro & i'm happy with it.
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I tried Launcher Pro, LG Home, ADW and of course the standard Motoblur...
I'm kinda after something quick and smooth, doesn't have to be 15 homescreens etc. Um, I posted the original thread to see what tips you guys got.
//Dave
I use zeam launcher. it's a minimal launcher with low memory's consumption, but there is no cutomization.
Wow, thanx for all tips!
Will now have to try the Go launcher, have to get ADW EX another go as well as HE Launcher.
//Dave
Totally agree. Go Launcher is the one for me. Tried pretty much everything else and chose this one. LauncherPro is my second option. But I think Go Launcher is everything LaucnherPro is, and more. =)
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hey,im using launcher pro on moto defy phone.everything is working fine,but i just wanted to know how do i go back to my original homescreen without uninstalling the launcher?
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hey,im using launcher pro on moto defy phone.everything is working fine,but i just wanted to know how do i go back to my original homescreen without uninstalling the launcher?
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You can't. That's one thing I found out on the Defy. If you install any other launcher the original Blur launcher cannot be selected. I've tried Home Switcher, having two launchers and trying to clear defaults, and any other thing you can think of. The only way to get Blur back is to uninstall all other launchers.
Not true....install an app called homesmack from the market....it is free and will allow u to switch very easily
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I really love the ICS style folders where you can see what's in them while they're closed.
Is there any way of getting this functionality in a custom launcher?
And while you're at it, what custom launcher would people recommend I've had a look at ADW, but the lag (even though it was slight) frustrated me to no end.
I love how the default launcher is so smooth, but I really want to get rid of the google search bar (without using the method that disables google search).
There's a version of the SE Xperia launcher that works on non-SE devices and has the same folders as ICS. I just don't have a link right now, sorry. Maybe search for Xperia launcher 2.3.4. There's also an older version of that launcher with different folder where you can't see whats inside, so be careful to pick the right one.
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Hey I wanted to know why replace stock ics launcher with another ics launcher!?!?! Would a replacement ics launcher have less of the occasional lag or stutter or improve battery lice!?!?! In just curious thank u . I am on android revolution and like it so I was wondering if changing to one of the other ics launchers would make my experience better. Thank u
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Because you can customize it more and its fun!
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Lol really is that all!?!?!
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Why don't you go ahead and try it out yourself?
See which one you like better.
My phone sits on my dash while I'm driving around, and I rather like it in landscape mode for listening to the radio and such. Stock Launcher doesn't do landscape. I switched to Nova Launcher just for landscape.
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My phone sits on my dash while I'm driving around, and I rather like it in landscape mode for listening to the radio and such. Stock Launcher doesn't do landscape. I switched to Nova Launcher just for landscape.
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It does if you use MCR with landscape capable ICS launcher.
I don't like the ICS launcher so I've been using LauncherPro. I'm surprised it works since it hasn't been updated since May, but it's been 100% smooth and stable. Since it's abandonware, I just hope someone else releases one with the swipe action on the dock icons before LauncherPro stops working.
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Why don't you go ahead and try it out yourself?
See which one you like better.
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That isnt a bad idea what do a majority of u use!?!?!
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Willieumm said:
It does if you use MCR with landscape capable ICS launcher.
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I haven't taken to replacing the ROM yet, just the launcher.
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i used to have HTC Dinc with launcherpro+ and ADW EX. but once i bought GN, the stock launcher blows every other launchers.
zeke1988 said:
i used to have HTC Dinc with launcherpro+ and ADW EX. but once i bought GN, the stock launcher blows every other launchers.
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Do yourself a favor and try out Nova Launcher. It offers all of the benefits of the stock launcher (hardware acceleration) and even the same layout and style of the app drawer and home screen but adds so many additions such as changing the number of rows and columns, changing the number of home screens, landscape mode, adding more icons to the dock at the bottom.
+1 for nova, stock ics launcher with all the needed little extras
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i personally hate having icons/widgets on my screen. i want it kept clean. instead, i use launcher pro and just rely on the 3-page dock at the bottom of the screen. i wish there was a launcher that was just a dock system and allowed you to make all the docks you want.
p.s. i also like the "hidden apps" feature much more then what other launchers offer.
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So I'm super picky about my phone (Crack Flasher), I have tried a few here is what I have eperienced so far.
Launcher Pro (Was my fav on past devices)
- runs sluggist compared to the ICS launchers, its not really bad, but you don't have the smooth feeling you are now used to on the SGN.
- Has landscape and lots of other goodies
- Will return to this if they upgrade it for ICS to run silky smooth
BRD Launcher
- Runs good, but because you have to use PPI moding it's super annoying when you want to install items or update them
- Couldn't get the landscape to work
Going to try Novo next.
I'm hoping it works with Landscape. I hear that you're ROM has to support Landscape for the Launcher, but this doesn't make sence to me since Launcher Pro works landscape no matter what.
I'll update after I try Novo Launcher...
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Drachnem said:
So I'm super picky about my phone (Crack Flasher), I have tried a few here is what I have eperienced so far.
Launcher Pro (Was my fav on past devices)
- runs sluggist compared to the ICS launchers, its not really bad, but you don't have the smooth feeling you are now used to on the SGN.
- Has landscape and lots of other goodies
- Will return to this if they upgrade it for ICS to run silky smooth
BRD Launcher
- Runs good, but because you have to use PPI moding it's super annoying when you want to install items or update them
- Couldn't get the landscape to work
Going to try Novo next.
I'm hoping it works with Landscape. I hear that you're ROM has to support Landscape for the Launcher, but this doesn't make sence to me since Launcher Pro works landscape no matter what.
I'll update after I try Novo Launcher...
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Update:
I wish I would have tried Novo first.
- Landscape works perfectly (you can shut it off if you dont like it)
- Runs Smooth
- Lots of options
- Can remove search bar
- Grid is super customizable
- Can Hide Icon lables
There are plenty more but you get the point. So far best launcher for ICS on my Gnex.
FYI: Tested all of these on GummyNex. LTE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476483
How many of the great layouts there do you think were created, or even possible on Stock Launchers?
I read this thread and installed Nova Launcher. It is a really nice ICS launcher, the best ICS launcher and one of the best launchers out there. Only reason I really got it was because of the landscape orientation. Google messed up there.
Dear all,
I want to learn that how can I add or remove additional homescreen pages from Galaxy Nexus. There is no information about this even google. Before there was an icon for displaying all homescreen pages and you could add or remove new homepages.
Thanks,
What launcher are you using?
If the answer is stock you cannot add or remove pages.
you cant add or remove homescreens on the stock launcher
if you want to do that, you need to install a third-party launcher from the market
I have tried Nova launcher which works pretty well and is based off of the stock ICS launcher
I am using original firmware, not custom rom and it is pure ICS. What do you advice to me for modifying homescreen pages,
Regards,
Since you're bone stock you really only have the option of using another launcher i.e. nova, apex (they use the resources from and function just like the stock launcher with added options) or adw, go, lp+ and many others. If you end up on a deodexed rom then you have the option of editing the "stock" launcher yourself By reading this.
good day.
Thank you very much for your replies and advices, I installed Nova launcher and i can organize them now.
Thanks again.
How is Nova? I'm currently on adw ex and was eyeing the "tsf shell" does Nova live up to the test?
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Sorry if this has been asked. I've looked high and low found them on other carrier note 4 forums and even tried them with our verizon note 4. But I can't find any made for our note 4. I'm looking to change my grid size from stock 4x4 to 5x5 or 6x6 anything other then stock. I know I can use Nova or some other 3rd party launcher but that's not what I'm trying to get here. I have a retail note 4 converted to a developer edition and flashed every rom that we have in our forum I always find my way back to jasmine rom. it's all but stock then I add my xposed and tweet it to my liking but now I would like to get more use of my 5.7 inch screen other then what samsung wants me to use. I just hate 4x4 gid so much valuable room wasted. Like I said I tried the other grid packs from sprint and t-mobile but once there in they bug out so I'm hoping someone has made them for our verizon note 4. Any help would be great and thanks for taking the time to try and help..
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I'm looking for this as well, has anyone found a 5x5? 6x6?
I could be wrong, but I believe that you can accomplish this by changing the default DPI to something different, while also changing the launcher to something like Google Now. When I flashed CM13, my DPI was different and I got rows of 5 apps by default with the Google Now Launcher.
EDIT: Nevermind, I see that you would like this feature with the stock launcher. Not sure then.
MeltedMarshmallow said:
I could be wrong, but I believe that you can accomplish this by changing the default DPI to something different, while also changing the launcher to something like Google Now. When I flashed CM13, my DPI was different and I got rows of 5 apps by default with the Google Now Launcher.
EDIT: Nevermind, I see that you would like this feature with the stock launcher. Not sure then.
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Thanks for the reply, but yeah, looking for this in TouchWiz. I currently use Nova which is a great launcher, but I miss having a few of the TW only widgets.
xanderharris86 said:
Thanks for the reply, but yeah, looking for this in TouchWiz. I currently use Nova which is a great launcher, but I miss having a few of the TW only widgets.
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Try Next launcher 3D shell. Google it or get it off blackmart. It works with stock widgets. It's what I use and I like it. just don't use there widgets or turn on the 3D part.
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