[Q] Regarding launchers and ICS - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello DZ community.
I would like some insight on the ICS launchers.
Currently, I'm using MIUI with ADW EX and I'm happy with it. I am considering upgrading to ICS due to the aokp tablet-UI rom that's been released and I would like to know, does ADW EX work with ICS? Also, do the current ICS launchers offer anything more than adw does?
Thank you very much for your responces.

I believe ADW has been updated to work on ICS. Nova Launcher has been absolutely amazing for me though, check it out on the market. There is a paid version that unlocks a few more features, but the free version is pretty customizable.

Thank you for the response, glad to hear it works with ICS. About Nova, could you please tell me (if you know of course) if it offers anything extra than ADW EX?

+1 for Nova! To the OP, read the Nova thread and the posts out there that review it.
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nexus s launcher

I'm sure dev's know why, but why does the nexus/aosp gingerbread launcher look lowres/fuzzy on ef02. I love that launcher. I know that marcusant was able to fix it, but didn't really say how he was able to, he just had it in his rom. I am worn out with launcher pro. I know it has more features, but after having htc sense, and then touchwiz... I now enjoy the bare minimum.
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Use this... Works on 2.3.4 ROMs, but i haven't tested any 2.3.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057498
GoLauncher EX does the same thing and is probably smoother
MikeyLee said:
GoLauncher EX does the same thing and is probably smoother
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This is understood, but the topic is Nexus S Launcher, and there's a fix for it, so i reposted.
Thanks though...

What is the best launcher?

Hey guys which its the best launcher adw ex or launcher pro? I would like some feed back before I buy one
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I love ADWEX. More customization options including swipe gestures. Had LauncherPRO for a while and the widgets are great, but in the end, I like ADWEX a whole lot more.
Both have free versions on the market you can play around with before you buy. Give Go launcher and Zeam a try too.
I used LPP for a long long time, but now, I'd say ADW EX by far
Go launcher or adw ex, imho.
My vote is for ADW EX. Definitely more customization. The only thing LPP has is its reputation & its widgets - but you can get very similar widgets for ADW EX or other launchers. I didn't even use the widgets though, and I find it absurd that you can't resize widgets with the free version of LauncherPro... and resizing in the paid version is only available in one direction.
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I'd have to say ADW EX as well. I currently am back on Sense because of Synergy ROM, but if I wasn't on Sense, I'd definitely use ADW.
I'm using ADWEX on Synergy RLS1. I'm not a fan of the Rosie setup but I do enjoy the sense features. Very solid and stable launcher. Check it out!
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Go Launcher EX can do just about everything that ADW and LPP can do...and it's FREE. It wouldn't hurt to check it out prior to purchasing a launcher. There is also a newer launcher that I kinda like called QQ Launcher. It doesn't have as much functionality as the others do yet, but it's contstantly being updated so it should catch up soon.
Zeam. After Sense of course
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Which launcher do you prefer using cm7?

Hi everybody! After a while with stock rooted and modded sense, I decided to switch to cm7. But the launcher that comes with this Rom (adw launcher) is slow on my desire... so what launcher do you use or do you suggest to me?
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Launcher Pro (my favorite) or Zeam.
Really its a question of which launcher on AOSP.
I Prefer Go Launcher.
Launcher Pro
or QQ Launcher for the MIUI look
Zeam is the most simple, with good customizations + it has the smoothness a launcher should have...worth trying
Hi guys I tried zeam launcher for the first time. As you say is very simple and light... but it seems to have some lag in the app drawer especially in horizontal mode, don't you think? Also tried QQ launcher but too laggy too... what about adw launcher EX that's completely different from adw launcher in cyanogen?
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GO Launcher EX is nice if you want speed, nice animated widgets and miui like interface. LauncherPro is still the fastest but its not updated a while so my opinion is if you want free good launcher try GO Launcher EX...
Launcher Pro is still a good choice if you want a stable and responsive launcher. There haven't been any updates for a while, but on the other hand it's quite finished and there's not much left to be desired.
Hmm, see even though I have LP Pro (all fully paid for) I dont use it. I find Go is Much smoother for me.
Espier Launcher FTW (though the iPhone look may piss some hardcore Androiders)
Herpderp Defy.
I use the Arc Launcher v2 posted by slither2006
It's just fast and the built-in folder management is quite useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325108
C'mon.
What is your favourite Launcher? != Which launcher do you prefer using cm7?
I don't think so. Unless you can disprove me, this is beyond idiotic...
erklat said:
C'mon.
What is your favourite Launcher? != Which launcher do you prefer using cm7?
I don't think so. Unless you can disprove me, this is beyond idiotic...
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Good day erklat. Glad to see you are doing fine today.
rootSU said:
Hmm, see even though I have LP Pro (all fully paid for) I dont use it. I find Go is Much smoother for me.
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Totally agree. Go Launcher works better than LP on your rom, even though it's just a little.
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has anyone tried apex launcher?i hear it is good...
I'm quite sure that Apex is ICS only.
ADW launcher is the best for me, simply and fast! I don't like Go Launcher, but I don't know why
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I'm quite sure that Apex is ICS only.
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i thought you could install it from adb but i might as well be wrong...
Espier and ADW launcher are smooth enough for me
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I prefer ICS Launcher, only Googles own ICS Launcher is better.

Launcher

Does anyone have any good or even better great launchers they would recommend ?
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Adw...launcher pro...sslauncher. I'd say try a few and see what u like. Personal experience is always the best input
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Don't forget Go Launcher EX and all the ICS launchers in the market. Look for the ICS launcher made by ACS. That one is very good.
Mi nuh tek intimidation...
Without a doubt, GoLauncher EX! Then get yourself GoSmS Pro and GoKeyboard with all the plug-ins. Go Launcher has a pretty nice ICS theme...
Edit: You can always youtube these recommended launchers to help give you a better idea.
Here's a link to a GoLauncher video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A69DEneUXbo
Zeam Launcher is supposed to be the fastest.
I recommend go launcher ex it's fast and has a lot of themes
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asbjörn said:
Don't forget Go Launcher EX and all the ICS launchers in the market. Look for the ICS launcher made by ACS. That one is very good.
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You know, I have to admit, Go Launcher LOOKS great... but I *ALWAYS* have a lag when swiping from screen to screen.
I never seem to get screen lag with ADW or Launcher Pro.
I like the stock ICS launcher, actually.
Dalmus said:
You know, I have to admit, Go Launcher LOOKS great... but I *ALWAYS* have a lag when swiping from screen to screen.
I never seem to get screen lag with ADW or Launcher Pro.
I like the stock ICS launcher, actually.
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hmmmm. I experience no lag. Wasn't a big fan of ADW (maybe just too many cm7 roms) I was a big LP guy for the longest time, wouldn't give anything else a chance. Then I made the switch to GLEX. This runs on all of my devices...
On gb I liked tw launcher
On ics I'm using move because the pics version is missing a few features (choosing home screen and alphebeyical app drawer)
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ADW EX on GB
Nova on ICS
Go Launcher Ex (for now)
360 laucher is pretty dam amazing fast too with a bunch of transitions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345601
and it works great with just about every rom i have used

[Q] What would you say is the best ICS Launcher?

Just installed Sandvolts ICS rom 4.1.5 and i am amazed at the amount of customization that has gone into it
I am posting as when i went into the installer it was asking me which launcher i wanted
in the end i thought i would start by trying Nova
I just am asking to find out what is everyone who uses ics what is your favorite launcher and why?
I use Nova launcher. Can't complain.
I 2nd Nova! great features and cant go wrong Other than Nova i do like Apex launcher aswell
bortak said:
I use Nova launcher. Can't complain.
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mitz101 said:
I 2nd Nova! great features and cant go wrong Other than Nova i do like Apex launcher aswell
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+1
10chars.
+3 Nova is brilliant, available on market and becoming more stable with each update
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One more!
Nova Launcher!
MatDrOiD said:
+1
10chars.
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Okay Nova Launcher is nice, but after some testing I have to say that Launcher Pro works better (overall best launcher for Android imho).
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+1 Nova launcher
MatDrOiD said:
Okay Nova Launcher is nice, but after some testing I have to say that Launcher Pro works better (overall best launcher for Android imho).
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Meh x1000000
The dev hasn't updated it in over a year, it's now an abandoned project. Also GOLauncher has a lot more features and widgets. (still use Nova though )
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Meh x1000000
The dev hasn't updated it in over a year, it's now an abandoned project. Also GOLauncher has a lot more features and widgets. (still use Nova though )
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If the app works fine, why should there be an update?
And these features you mention, I do not miss anything in LP, so who cares?
If Nova is as smooth as LP for me, I would change. But in the moment, no chance.
Apex
For me the best is apex smooth, stable
Dracolucassos said:
For me the best is apex smooth, stable
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Same here, found no problems with Apex. Though, if you read the Sandroid thread there are a few having issues with the update but suspect this could be localised due to none full wipes and personalised settings...
Nova work pretty good for me. I use it with ICS by Sandvold
Another vote for Nova! ")
I find Apex is really lightweight, stable and smooth, and offers more customization than the free version of Nova.
+1 Apex Launcher, at least for now
MatDrOiD said:
If the app works fine, why should there be an update?
And these features you mention, I do not miss anything in LP, so who cares?
If Nova is as smooth as LP for me, I would change. But in the moment, no chance.
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To me LP feels way outdated in comparison to ICS. Yeah it's smoother, but I miss the search bar from ICS, the in drawer widgets, old animations, and the app drawer in ICS (or any palignated drawer) is a lot easier to navigate, using "menu" is back like it was in GB...
It feels like taking ICS, tearing a big hole in it and then patching it up with GB.
Nova Launcher! Seems to be the fastest in Sandvold's ICS Rom.
According my experience in using ICS by Sandvoid, both stock launcher and apex are smooth
may be stock is more stable
Apex, because it's smooth and stable.

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