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[Q]Best home replacement launcher for the GS2?

Getting a Gs2 soon and wanted you guys' thoughts on the best launcher to replace touchwiz 4.0.
LauncherPro Plus?
Adw?
Other?
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go launcher for sure
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fatboy547 said:
go launcher for sure
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I agree, go launcher is awesome very customizable. and if you want widgets get color widgets in the market for facebook, contacts etc.

Im using the ADW with the ICS icons.

This is a massive bit of personal opinion war waiting to happen. Personally, I've used lpp for awhile now and have tried the others but never been really satisfied.
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Launcher Pro Plus! Great Widgets...
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Try the sony ericsson 4 corner launcher. I use that one.

I'm using regina. Give it a shot.

I really like Launcher Pro's option to hide apps from the drawer but like options from other launchers. Is there any other launcher that can hide apps?

Getting ready to try Lpp now. Thanks for the replies.
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Im using go launcher with suave hd theme and it is veryyyyy clean and elegant

Gingerbread launcher. I like simple
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The_Biz said:
Try the sony ericsson 4 corner launcher. I use that one.
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I can't seem to find that launcher
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GO launcher is the first I've tried, but I really like it. It's very customizable.
I still have to try out the others... But I've decided that landscape and slick animated transitions are must-have features for me after using GO launcher.
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I was a long time user of Launcher Pro but recently switched to go launcher. It really can do everything LPP can do and more. Widgets are.... different.... I don't think one has a widget advantage on the other but I'm sure many will disagree with me. Go launcher has plently of easy to assemble custom themes where launcher pro you really have to change things manually. Go launcher lets you do that also. I felt Launcher pro ran smoother on my evo4g but on my gsII go launcher runs awesome

sorry Zeam launcher is the best in my opinion, very sleek and it has just enough options to make it great.
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stevekixs said:
I can't seem to find that launcher
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I got that from a vibrant rom, i guess i would do a xda search for it!

+1
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go launcher for sure
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i use that on every phone
too bad i found out about Go Launcher EX after, i paid for the full version of Launcher Pro Plus (which lags badly on most phones, except i9000)
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stevekixs said:
I can't seem to find that launcher
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Deebo took your bike too?

the ics launcher is pretty nice
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.SyndicateApps.ICSv2&feature=search_result

go launcher with lcd resolution at 200 looks and runs awesome

[Q] Favorite launcher E4GT

What is your favorite launcher to use on the E4GT. I want to grab one from the market but would like to get some pros/cons first.
Hoping to try one and stick to it for a long time as I hate having to set up my phone multiple times.

Apex and nova are both really good. I've been using apex since ics came out and have no complaints. Lots of custom goodies.
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rwright64 said:
Apex and nova are both really good. I've been using apex since ics came out and have no complaints. Lots of custom goodies.
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yea I think I am narrowing it down to those 2...trying to decide if Nova has any advantages over Apex

Apex for sure! Nova makes you pay for a lot of the features that Apex gives you for free.
Another fun one (off-market) is LG Launcher. You can't get it in the market though. http://db.tt/FLxRHthI
Only problem with it is you can't sort your apps alphabetically...

Im using the lg x3 launcher on CM9. I like it a lot.

rwilco12 said:
Apex for sure! Nova makes you pay for a lot of the features that Apex gives you for free.
Another fun one (off-market) is LG Launcher. You can't get it in the market though. http://db.tt/FLxRHthI
Only problem with it is you can't sort your apps alphabetically...
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Nice, ill check that out...any screenshots of it floating around?

My ROM comes with Apex but you can download others as well. I really like this launcher for speed, response and it's customizable. Good luck... I'm sure you will gay a variety of opinions.
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rwilco12 said:
Apex for sure! Nova makes you pay for a lot of the features that Apex gives you for free.
Another fun one (off-market) is LG Launcher. You can't get it in the market though. http://db.tt/FLxRHthI
Only problem with it is you can't sort your apps alphabetically...
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I like Nova better but it's prolly cause I have used it more. I kept trying Apex for a day here and there but forsoem reason kept going back to Nova Prime(paid).
To be honest, I think if I had tried Apex first things might be different. I would go for Apex first and see if you can poke any holes in it.

K0NRT15 said:
Nice, ill check that out...any screenshots of it floating around?
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If you go to the Blu Kuban ROM page, look at the video made by VeNuM. The apex launcher is on the video and you get a good idea of how it works. Pretty cool video to!
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Here is the link to the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2P6fiJEfrM&feature=youtu.be

trying Apex first... I'm gonna try it for a week and then Nova for a week
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I use go launcher ex with those fancy sphere and cylinder animations
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Best ICS Launcher for Captivate Glide?

What's the best Ice Cream Sandwich launcher out there for the captivate glide ?(unrooted, running gingerbread 2.3.6) I've been trying to find one with the app drawer card stack animation running smoothly but haven't had much luck. I downloaded the Holo launcher but that was laggy in the app drawer. I heard that the apex launcher/nova launcher are MUCH better and bring the true stock ics feel to touchwiz but unfortunately we need ICS to get that. Any other alternatives??
Thanks

Holo Launcher has the card stack. but there's a lot of better ones on ICS>

i have been using apex launcher and love it.

Nova Launcher

Apex Launcher, hands down.

Apex w/ jellybean HD theme.
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I like Nova launcher !
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Nova launcher ! ! !:d

I'm using GoLauncher EX with a Jelly Bean theme, but I think I'm gonna try Nova and/or Apex after hearing from y'all.
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I would say that I only care to use go launcher ex, but I've seen some pretty cool stuff out of awm pro and apex lately.
I927UCLG9 Stock ICS 4.0.4
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twinsfan14 said:
I'm using GoLauncher EX with a Jelly Bean theme, but I think I'm gonna try Nova and/or Apex after hearing from y'all.
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I know right lol, makes me kinda feel old tech
I927UCLG9 Stock ICS 4.0.4
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+1 for apex
Tappin' Typin'

The GO Team has begun to sneak some stuff into their other apps like GO SMS...and doesn't really have that many extra features for ICS.
Nova Launcher is great ^__^

Tried Apex and Nova, and I still seemed to like GO better.

Is there an ICS-style launcher that has the edit features ADW has? I like being able to easily change an icon/name/etc for the misc apps on my homescreen, and I don't think I'd give that up just to look like ICS.

bakageta said:
Is there an ICS-style launcher that has the edit features ADW has? I like being able to easily change an icon/name/etc for the misc apps on my homescreen, and I don't think I'd give that up just to look like ICS.
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Apex. I was a long time ADW EX user and Apex is essentially ADW for ICS. The only thing it doesn't have is the desktop dots feature that I liked to use to quickly navigate screens.
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He is lookin for a gingerbread launcher with ics style
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She, and no, I meant an ICS-style launcher that works in our ICS leak, not an ICS-themed launcher for older versions. Sorry if I wasn't clear about that, and thanks Simba, I'll give Apex a shot.

Umk.. my bad
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What's your daily launcher?

Just curious what launchers most people prefer and use most for their S3...and why.
I've been an Apex guy myself for a while now and think its best for my needs. Doesn't do everything I want in a launcher but damn close. I've tried em all and used to use either Go Launcher and Launcher Pro...and then Zeam for a while and Holo too but always have come back to Apex.
For me, things I really prefer are:
Homescreens (the more the merrier)
Docks (also the more the merrier AND the ability to have up to 7+ icons in each)
Changing homescreen grid size (to get more icons per inch ie. 7x5 as opposed to standard 4x4 or 4x5)
Resizing and scrollable widgets
App drawer tabs and customizability
These are a few things I look for that Apex seems to provide. Like I said its not perfect but close. I'm still wiling to try others if I haven't already and I'm curious what others use and the main reasons why.
Let us know if you will.
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Nova prime.
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Nova as well. The speed is why I love it. Its faster than apex.
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Nova prime also. Its fast, and i like the vertical app drawer and Swipeable dock
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Apex pro
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Nova for me. I found it easier to setup to my liking and can't think of anything its missing compared to apex.... For my use anyway. It's quick as well. No complaints. I'm just using the free version at the moment bc I've been testing, but will be updating to prime soon.

stock touchwiz, love the look of it
the only thing its missing is a better way to create folders, a nicer folder icon, and the jb feature where homescreen will auto rearrange itself to fit the widget you're placing. hopefully this will all come with the jb updat.e..

TSF shell.

Apex
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GO Launcher of course. Fast and many features. You have to pay for the premium version of other launchers to get some of its features

Apex pro
red s3 ocd 2.1
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Wond3r said:
GO Launcher of course. Fast and many features. You have to pay for the premium version of other launchers to get some of its features
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Its a resource hog
red s3 ocd 2.1

I use nova. It seems a tad smoother to me than apex. If not nova then I'll run touchwiz sometimes.
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JB calhoun said:
Apex pro
red s3 ocd 2.1
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Its a resource hog
red s3 ocd 2.1
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Its not a resource hog for me... my phone performs just as quickly as the week i had apex and nova to try - yet I have more features with it.
same on my old phone that only had 1gb ram.
It simply performs the best.

Stock
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Nova prime. Smoother and faster than Apex. Just wish I could disable vibration on the button
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I use Apex launcher, namely because I Paid for the pro version. Its been pretty quick, and if on install its slow I reinstall it and its fast again(this is on initial install). It never slows down afterwards.
I tried ADW, Go, Nova(very fast but heard it was a memory hog?). I would keep Nova but don't feel like paying for another launcher.
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Using Apex pro myself.

Adw ex on ICS.... nova prime on jelly.

Nova Prime

Stock on AOKP.
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Which launcher do you use?

i know, i know, this has probably been asked a million times, but i'm directing this to S3 users here in our little corner of the world, please don't hate
i've been using the holo launcher hd pro now for some time and i truly love the way it works. its smooth, elegant, doesnt get in the way, and best off all, gives me an AOSP look and feel when running a non-AOSP rom. i also use the holo locker as well. i use this launcher on both my S3 and my Xoom tablet
it seems to me that the holo launcher doesnt get enough respect. i see many a custom rom that includes nova or apex, but not holo (or even adw or go launchers for that matter).
when i search for "launcher" on the play store the first five results are in order GO, ADW, Nova, Apex, and Launcher 7, with Nova Prime and Apex Pro 6th and 7th.
Holo is on the first page of results, but is second from the bottom. hardly respectable if you ask me. there are themes that show up higher in that search
anyway, so lets keep it civil and not bash on each others choice of launcher. i just want to get a feel for how popular these launchers are on the S3 or do you prefer the stock TouchWiz interface?
let your voice be heard and vote above!

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why do you think that? launchers are apps.

My favorite one is the one that gets launched when i press the home button

I use nova prime because of the folders in the app drawer. Go launcher is too heavy.
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Apex is very light, smoth and dont use alot resource therefor batt last longer.
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I'm debating on nova, next, or atom launcher.. I'm using nova atm and i love it but i love the visual features of next and atom is pretty sleek too
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RedJack117 said:
I'm debating on nova, next, or atom launcher.. I'm using nova atm and i love it but i love the visual features of next and atom is pretty sleek too
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i tried Nova prime, alot of features but sometime is lagging for me, Next use too much power, Apex dont have alot of features like all the other once beside that very good
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Ive become a huge fan of action launcher. Best new launcher I have used in a while.

jajaja ive tried them all..use to like golauncher but takes up to much ram.. nova lags to much when i add widgets on screen...next seems ok but you cant change icons on the ones that bring look awfull... atom is smooth but its not letting me add widgets only the one launcher brings...smart launcher is kinda boring...and action launchers is slow xD spb is to heavy to.... im using apex now... until i find another one to try out...lol
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Primo
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Nova prime is the best one I've found so far imo.
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I use the stock TouchWiz one, but when I root it I use LGUI3.0 It's so much better, and gives you alot more customization options than TouchWiz. I think TouchWiz is so bland...

I was surprised to see that the default launcher with CM10 doesn't have a back-up function. I switched back to ADW because I was familiar with it from CM7. I also missed the infinite scroll feature that's available in ADW (and some of the others).

Jose0726 said:
jajaja ive tried them all..use to like golauncher but takes up to much ram.. nova lags to much when i add widgets on screen...next seems ok but you cant change icons on the ones that bring look awfull... atom is smooth but its not letting me add widgets only the one launcher brings...smart launcher is kinda boring...and action launchers is slow xD spb is to heavy to.... im using apex now... until i find another one to try out...lol
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have you tried holo launcher at all? i just did a test and it does use about 59mg of ram where as apex shows as cached and ready when you need it, so from that, it seems that apex is much lighter on resources, but i still really love holo, you should try it
zeekx4 said:
I was surprised to see that the default launcher with CM10 doesn't have a back-up function. I switched back to ADW because I was familiar with it from CM7. I also missed the infinite scroll feature that's available in ADW (and some of the others).
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i should have added trebuchet to the list. it has a lot more than it used to

I used touchwiz for a while it was ok, then I tried atom launcher it was good and smooth except app drawer laggs little bit now using the latest sony home launcher from the xperia Z really smooth and packed whit good widgets..
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Moving to General, as I think that it will garner more votes/views/opinions as opposed to staying in the Themes/Apps section.

Touchwiz ... I purchased apex pro and nova prime and holo plus .. but I love touchwiz launcher
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Apex pro. Tis great
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Next launcher is the best....!!!!
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