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[Q] [REQ]GS2 Touchwiz4.0

This skin is just awesome
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/
Does anyone here think that its possible to get this rom ported to the Evo 4g. I mean all that would need to be fixed are the apk's and a little bit of touch ups here and there. Since the resolution matches the Evo's.
It would be sweet!

touchwiz .... no thanks

The phone looks awesome cuz of the processor, but touchwiz doesnt add much to stock android

jokester902 said:
The phone looks awesome cuz of the processor, but touchwiz doesnt add much to stock android
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Toouchwiz is the only way you can get a decent launcher with 4 icons in the dock and the sms application is very good looking.

HOnestly only thing Touchwiz (Samsung Android Phones Period honestly) has that I wuld be interested in is the music player.
Outside of that, I'll pass.
But for those who like it, I think it would be awesome for them.
This is XDA, just about anything is possible!!!!

lyrical1278 said:
HOnestly only thing Touchwiz (Samsung Android Phones Period honestly) has that I wuld be interested in is the music player.
Outside of that, I'll pass.
But for those who like it, I think it would be awesome for them.
This is XDA, just about anything is possible!!!!
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I couldn't agree more...

Hold on guys, I think Touchwiz 4.0 is something different. The live tiles, widgets, zoom effects, etc are pretty nifty. 4.0 looks nothing like Touchwiz on current Galaxy devices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p87lPeVXdCg

Touchwiz 4.0 doesn't look quite as bad.
It looks as if they have abandoned those dreadful taskbar icons? That would be a huge plus

Try ADW EX or Launch Pro. You can download different launch bars and add your icons as you wish. So TouchWuz isn't the only launcher that can handle 4 or more icons.
pzvv said:
Toouchwiz is the only way you can get a decent launcher with 4 icons in the dock and the sms application is very good looking.
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I'll take TW over Sense anyday. I loved my Epic. Just got an EVO cause Samsung sucks with releasing upgrades and source. TW 4 owns sense!
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selders59 said:
Try ADW EX or Launch Pro. You can download different launch bars and add your icons as you wish. So TouchWuz isn't the only launcher that can handle 4 or more icons.
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Dude TW 4 smokes those launchers. Check out the video. It's lots more than four icons in the launch bar.
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It looks like Touchwiz blatantly stole many elements of HTC Sense...
http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-user-interface/#4094186
(popup box looks almost the same as Sense 2.0 popup)
http://www.engadget.com/photos/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-user-interface/#4094198
(similar expanded sense layout)

they all copy each other, now its just common knowwledge. people should be willing to share or copy what works. It just gets absorbed into common practice which is for the best for everyone

Have to admit that is pretty impressive I stand corrected.
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Dude TW 4 smokes those launchers. Check out the video. It's lots more than four icons in the launch bar.
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Watched a couple of videos. I don't like it. At all. I like the phone though.
This should probably be moved to Q&A, nothing developmental about it.

LOL of course things are stolen from Sense. It's getting hard to find original ideas anymore but who DOESN'T steal ideas from other companies? And I told you guys TouchWiz 4.0 isn't bad; but we can all agree that the current TouchWiz is just garbage.

Want this. whats the legality?
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Seems like quite a few people are at least intrested in it.
So how long do you guys think it would take to port it to give it a test run?
My OCD is demanding that I have that 4 icon dock and sms app

pzvv said:
Seems like quite a few people are at least intrested in it.
So how long do you guys think it would take to port it to give it a test run?
My OCD is demanding that I have that 4 icon dock and sms app
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I think it was ported to the current generation Galaxy S phones and was still buggy. I would imagine it would be even more buggy on our phones..
Would definitely like to take it for a spin tho..

I can imagine there is one or two developers that would like to port this. May I suggest Virus or Sac23 (and teamwin). They are the big names when I think about porting things that shouldn't be on our phones.
Good Luck
By the way TW 4.0 is pretty awesome
EDIT: Oh also if you can find a system dump for the Galexy S 2 it would proably help with the porting progress.

Best launcher for SGS2

Hi
What is the best launcher for SGS2?
1- GO Launcher EX
2- ADWLauncher EX
3- LauncherPro
4- Zeam Launcher
5- MXHome Launcher

My vote goes to Launcher Pro because I've been using it for a long time and I've grown accustomed to it. For a while I used Go and I liked it a lot but eventually I got back to LP.
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I'm using GO launcher at the moment and really like it so far.
I've used LauncherPro with Litening 1.5, but ik kept freezing and force-closing on boot...

What's wrong with touchwiz?
I'm using touchwiz 4.5 and I'm very happy with it.

GoLauncher rulez._
On my previous phone (SGS) I used for almost 6 months straight LauncherPro and I was fine!
When I bought SGS II (2 months ago) I installed GoLauncher EX and I was stunned!!!
Of course I have also tried 99% of the launchers out there, so far.
None is as complete, smooth, revolutionary etc, as GoLauncher EX! Serious work is being made.
So my vote goes to extraordinairy GoLauncher EX.
2452sgtb said:
What's wrong with touchwiz?
I'm using touchwiz 4.5 and I'm very happy with it.
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Have you ever tried another 3rd party launcher dude???

Launcher pro gets my vote, used it on my hero and incredible, although that being said, the only other launcher i've tried is ADW and really didnt like it.
Can't say about the other launchers on the poll

I hate launchers with docks that have small icons. I like to use my phones with one hand and it's so hard to hit those small dock icons correctly everytime. ADW launcher is very flexible in this regard. You can even remove the dock altogether and put normal icons there and then make them %125 size, which is what I do.
What I really want though, is Windows Phone 7 like sliding launcher. I want just one single homepage with icons and widgets that slides up and down, but I want to be able to put more that 2 icons side by side, so WP7 clones don't work for me. Until someone comes up with something like that, it's ADW for me.

I think adb shell 3d is the best i have it and works perfect!!!!!

giokou said:
Have you ever tried another 3rd party launcher dude???
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I tried all the popular launchers available, and for me touchwiz is the best. And I see lots of people who prefers using TouchWiz.

I use vtlauncher.. a adw version for tablets were u ..can choose were to place the menu bar.. i have two.. the main with telefon msg camera and browser at the bottom.. and a secondary at the left with the spanish tv channels of zatto

i´m using ZEAM Launcher... it is small, clean and very fast....

I have used LauncherPro Plus on my 5 other devices (milestone, sgs, desire z, o2x and the sensation) and was planning to do that on the sgs2 but once I got it, I found myself liking touchwiz so I've kept on using it.
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2452sgtb said:
What's wrong with touchwiz?
I'm using touchwiz 4.5 and I'm very happy with it.
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4.5? thought it was 4??!
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jr866gooner said:
4.5? thought it was 4??!
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There is a modded version here on xda that's called 4.5 . Stock is 4.0
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LesserCure said:
I tried all the popular launchers available, and for me touchwiz is the best. And I see lots of people who prefers using TouchWiz.
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Here.
I don't know TouchWiz is the best or not but definitely far better than the launchers mentioned here. I've tried Go, Launcher Pro and ADW, I didn't like any of them, had a feeling that they all are unfinished. Couldn't even set a wallpaper without Hazy background! But of them, ADW was the simplest and nicest, but still I am talking about choosing something from a worst list
All are my opinion only, don't take it personally as I didn't mean it that way.
Regards.

I've been using Slidescreen 2 beta.

2452sgtb said:
What's wrong with touchwiz?
I'm using touchwiz 4.5 and I'm very happy with it.
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Confirm.... TW4. 5 is very awsome and very fast
I love also Zeam launcher,simply,useful and light

About myself, Go launcher ex is the best, i feel with free with this launcher, beautiful, faster and flexible

TouchWiz
Hi There,
I've tested every single launcher and my choice is definitely touchwiz

I use Go launcher atm.. Tried ADW awhile.. But folder functions wasent wery pleasing for it. I know how to create folders but I get bugged out because the app stays in main app folder too..

[Q] Touchwiz vs....

So Ive tried all kinds of launchers out there. And after a few weeks or so I keep finding myself going back to touchwiz. I'm always reading how people hate touchwiz but Im starting to thing that its the best launcher.
I was using GOLauncher for the longest but it just doesn't feel as nice as touchwiz.
What launchers are you using that you think is better than touchwiz?

I'm using ADW Launcher. Right now, I have 4 icons of my choice on the bottom, to go to my App Drawer, you have to swipe up, and swiping down anywhere brings the notification down, so I don't have to reach all the way to the top.
I think the real thing is TouchWiz vs MotoBlur vs HTC Sense. I don't really mind TouchWiz, but I really do lyk being able to swipe up for the app drawer. BTW, I really prefer HTC Sense. It's so awesome.
Also, TouchWiz uses a lot of resources. That's also a reason why the Vibrant isn't getting ICS with TouchWiz. TouchWiz has too much going on with it, which slows the phone down.
You probably won't notice the slow down, unless you change your ROM and use an AOSP ROM. (Vanilla Android)

I don't think the epic 4g touch will ever slow down. Touch Wizz home screen is hardware accerrated which means scroling side to side will be made smoother than a non HW accellerates launcher (tecknically). How ever i have used GOlauncher PRO which isnt HW accellarated and its practically just as smooth even though on any phone of lesser hardware it would be noticably laggier. This phone just powers through with ease how ever. Eventually i went back to touch wizz because its simple and works flawlessly and isnt bad looking (unlike how i feel about how htc sense looks). OP i went down the same exact test road you did and honestly Touch Wiz is my personal choice. Its really up to you and what style you like. This phone will breeze through any aftermarket launcher wether its HW accellerated or not. I would suggest dooling around and testing several out. There lots of different tweaks that ADB launcher and GO launcher offer that Touch Wizz doesnt. But i love how simple and easy it is and looks.
Oh FYI HTC Sense and MotoBlur arnt available for a samsung phone. Honestly i prefer Touch Wizz over sense any day after using sense for over 2 years. I know you were asking for what launchers people think are the best. I like stock the most but have done TONS of research of after market launchers and it seems the the one you and i have both already tested GO Launcher Pro is by far the most widely used and the overall favorite for after market ones.

No_Nickname90 said:
I'm using ADW Launcher. Right now, I have 4 icons of my choice on the bottom, to go to my App Drawer, you have to swipe up, and swiping down anywhere brings the notification down, so I don't have to reach all the way to the top.
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The customizable dock and gestures are a large reason I like the look and feel of GO Launcher EX over TouchWiz. I even played some with ADW, but still like GO Launcher slightly better. It may be because I'm an iPhone convert [FREE AT LAST!] and felt I could customize GO Launcher a little more to match things I'm used to like sideways scrolling in the app drawer, etc.
Haven't compared speed too carefully, but it seems as fast. I recently rooted, put down the Blazer ROM, and overclocked, so either way it's blazing.

MDK666 said:
So Ive tried all kinds of launchers out there. And after a few weeks or so I keep finding myself going back to touchwiz. I'm always reading how people hate touchwiz but Im starting to thing that its the best launcher.
I was using GOLauncher for the longest but it just doesn't feel as nice as touchwiz.
What launchers are you using that you think is better than touchwiz?
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The newest iteration of ADW EX is the best launcher experience I've ever used: To me, even better than Go Launcher, what with the new ICS-like interface.
That's one of the apps that I'm so glad I paid for, as the dev is totally on his game as far as updates and cutting-edge releases go.
There's a reason that Teamdouche included ADW as part of CyanogenMod for all that time:
It works REALLY well, and has enough customization out-of-the-box that even those guys basically said "Yeah, this'll work fine for us."
That speaks volumes, to me.
ADW EX ftw, for now, and for the foreseeable future, as well.
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Ah -- I prob haven't tried the newest edition. I'll check it out!

I have tried them all. But I still don't care who knows it but I like touchwiz. And I'm not just talking about replacement launchers. Blur/sense/aosp they all suk.
Touchwiz is my fave. Also I have my nomex undies on sooo flame away.
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But I do agree W/mazook ADWex is purty good. But I still always go back to TW..

I have no problem with TW, I just got too used to launcher pro, honestly only the dock I would miss, I'm used to having 5 icons there and the app drawer always in center.

Adw ex +1
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jmejiaa said:
I have no problem with TW, I just got too used to launcher pro, honestly only the dock I would miss, I'm used to having 5 icons there and the app drawer always in center.
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If you like 5app drawer W// speed and stability give Calkin's ROM a try. I have tried them all and my fav is Calkin's sheot.

Indrid Cole said:
If you like 5app drawer W// speed and stability give Calkin's ROM a try. I have tried them all and my fav is Calkin's sheot.
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Just meant 5 app dock.. The drawer is fine for me(I prefer scroll, can't deal with regular TW drawer)

jmejiaa said:
Just meant 5 app dock.. The drawer is fine for me(I prefer scroll, can't deal with regular TW drawer)
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Sorry about that. Ment to also put that it does have a 5app dock also. Give it a try,this is what stock outa the box should be. Samsung needs to fire there whole R&D department and hire some of the dev's here on XDA.
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One last thing. Have you tried to hold your finger on the bottom page indicator dots and slide your finger? It will move through your pages super fast but not so fast that you cant see your apps. I feel this much faster than any scrolling app drawer. Just my two cents. It works the same on the home screen also.

mazook98 said:
The newest iteration of ADW EX is the best launcher experience I've ever used: To me, even better than Go Launcher, what with the new ICS-like interface.
That's one of the apps that I'm so glad I paid for, as the dev is totally on his game as far as updates and cutting-edge releases go.
There's a reason that Teamdouche included ADW as part of CyanogenMod for all that time:
It works REALLY well, and has enough customization out-of-the-box that even those guys basically said "Yeah, this'll work fine for us."
That speaks volumes, to me.
ADW EX ftw, for now, and for the foreseeable future, as well.
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The latest update of ADW EX is great. I use it on my Epic Touch and my NS4G running ICS. I am really torn between the ICS stock launcher and ADW EX on my Nexus but ADW EX runs so well and with a custom ICS icon pack...
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jmejiaa said:
I have no problem with TW, I just got too used to launcher pro, honestly only the dock I would miss, I'm used to having 5 icons there and the app drawer always in center.
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5 is nice.
7 is nicer:
(Once again, ADW EX.)
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Here's a shot with a regular, non-live wallpaper, btw:
(I'm just digging the new ADW.)
And, I'm knee-deep in wrapping presents at 4:00ish in the morning on XMAS Eve, because I tend to procrastinate, lol.
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mazook98 said:
5 is nice.
7 is nicer:
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(Once again, ADW EX.)
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I havent tried ADWex but it looks pimpin! Im going give that **** a try right now!

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Here's a shot with a regular, non-live wallpaper, btw:
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(I'm just digging the new ADW.)
And, I'm knee-deep in wrapping presents at 4:00ish in the morning on XMAS Eve, because I tend to procrastinate, lol.
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I love the new ADW as well. At first I didn't think I could edit my icons anymore. I accidentally double tapped one and the options showed up, I have been loving it ever since
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god anything is better than touchwiz (throws up) lol
adw ex ftw....

banksmi09 said:
god anything is better than touchwiz (throws up) lol
adw ex ftw....
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Banks, PLEASE keep updating Minimal Black theme! I hope that theme stays around for the life of this phone!
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JohnCorleone said:
Banks, PLEASE keep updating Minimal Black theme! I hope that theme stays around for the life of this phone!
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I will most def.
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Does touchwiz make a rom slower?

I see that the darkside rom has the option for both touch and touchless. I was curious if it made a difference other than personal taste, or if one runs better than another.

Yes much slower.
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Thank you for clearing it up. Touchless it is!!
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I don't think so, stock rom for this phone is actually pretty snappy.
So I don't think it matters that much which one you go with.
I prefer TW myself.
Powered by the SGSII....

Honestly the only thing I noticed was it freed up a lil ram but I could tell a difference in feel. I like TW it looks nice with the 5 icon dock.

I think its more about software optimization & hardware, most high end phones shouldn't struggle at all jumping from apps to menus etc.

Touchwiz is actually a really light overlay. Compared to htc's sense it runs quite fast
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This is actually bonestock compared to anything from HTC. Its snappy and fast as anything I've used, I would argue faster...
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Touchwiz is a really light launcher. The biggest performance difference you're going to get is gonna be from removing the bloatware.

2hvy4grvty said:
Touchwiz is a really light launcher. The biggest performance difference you're going to get is gonna be from removing the bloatware.
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+100
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i tried go launcher, adw luancher and launcher pro. Now i'm back to TW. I realize I like to keep things as simple as possible.

prodigy702 said:
i tried go launcher, adw luancher and launcher pro. Now i'm back to TW. I realize I like to keep things as simple as possible.
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I agree with you 100% touchwiz isn't bad at all especially on a phone like this a performance difference would be hard to notice
From a Galaxy better than yours.

I also prefer TW over all the other launchers. I like mine nice and simple

You can also try the modded TW 4.5 launcher floating around here as well. Still TW but you can adjust more things and have 5 icons in the dock
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+ 1 for TouchWiz. I meen you bought a Samsung GS2 = TouchWiz. I have a Sensation with Sense 3.5 and it's Nice, but my GS2 will Smoke it Hands down.

I can say that I didn't care for touchwiz myself...I'm just spoiled using Nexus phones before this with CM7 & CM9 I've got ADW with CM7 on mine. Simple as you can get right there...though trebuchet on CM9 is worlds ahead of ADW...

i dont know exactly what the Touchless version does, but you can just install a third party launcher (i use go launcher ex) and freeze or uninstall Touchwiz launcher in system/app

Touchwiz is AOT more than just the launcher.. its the dialer, contacts, messaging, the status bar, the list keeps going..
A "touchless" rom i would expect to have non of these enhanced apks.
I personally do not think the twiz slows the phone down. if anything it gives it a better apeal to the eye without bogging performance.
So to answer the question.. No it does not slow anything down.

The touchless darkside uses zeam launcher which actually reminds me of tw. Try it out see if you like it... If not go back to tw
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i wanted to like zeam... but touchwiz was more responsive. so +1 on touchwiz.

[Q] TW App Drawer

Is there a mod available to be able to move the TW App Drawer rather than keeping it on the right side? Id like to be able to move it like other launchers. If not put it in a mode to move it when ever, Id like to at least have it in the middle to access with my left hand.

Like what you said, just why don't you go with a different launcher then?
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XxLostSoulxX said:
Like what you said, just why don't you go with a different launcher then?
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Because I like the TW launcher and dont want to lose the built in SPen features that it offers.

spotopolis said:
Because I like the TW launcher and dont want to lose the built in SPen features that it offers.
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Like what exact features? All I use it for is to type, draw, scroll.
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OP, I'm with you.. I like TW and the only thing I would want to change is to move the apps button to the middle of the launcher. But it doesn't look like we have that option unfortunately. I've tried other launchers, Nova was pretty good, but you inevitably lose some cool TW stuff like certain widgets(4x4 calendar was a big one for me). I wasn't willing to live with that, so I stayed stock.

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Like what exact features? All I use it for is to type, draw, scroll.
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I like the look an feel of TW. I haven't had a phone that used it before until now, so its a new launcher option for me. I like the TW SPen detach screen and other OEM functions of it that you loose with an aftermarket launcher. That and when I have replaced my launcher in the past I usually delete the other, I dont like keeping apps on my phone that are not going to be used and take up space. The Note 2 is so much more complicated than my OG Evo, its going to be a while before Im ready to just start pulling stuff out and gutting it.
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OP, I'm with you.. I like TW and the only thing I would want to change is to move the apps button to the middle of the launcher. But it doesn't look like we have that option unfortunately. I've tried other launchers, Nova was pretty good, but you inevitably lose some cool TW stuff like certain widgets(4x4 calendar was a big one for me). I wasn't willing to live with that, so I stayed stock.
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Nova is good but I like Holo launcher and Holo locker a lot. I used those on most of my ROMs that I would run. Just like you said though, Ive tried a few mostly Smart Launcher (runs great on my TV Stick), but keep going back to TW.

spotopolis said:
I like the look an feel of TW. I haven't had a phone that used it before until now, so its a new launcher option for me. I like the TW SPen detach screen and other OEM functions of it that you loose with an aftermarket launcher. That and when I have replaced my launcher in the past I usually delete the other, I dont like keeping apps on my phone that are not going to be used and take up space. The Note 2 is so much more complicated than my OG Evo, its going to be a while before Im ready to just start pulling stuff out and gutting it.
Nova is good but I like Holo launcher and Holo locker a lot. I used those on most of my ROMs that I would run. Just like you said though, Ive tried a few mostly Smart Launcher (runs great on my TV Stick), but keep going back to TW.
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Gotcha I understand, but when a launcher is in use the othe js nkt and dont be worried about space back in the day yeah, but now you should have plenty of room haha.
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somehow I moved mine but cant tell you how.. then it was a pita moving it back
I just kept rearranging the icons and it moved
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