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[Q] best launcher and why?

I use launcher pro, but I was wondering other people's opinion because I don't. Know what makes one better than the other. Performance speed.and things like that. I just know I hate touch wiz.... thanks in advance.....

use the search dude!

edshawn911 said:
I use launcher pro, but I was wondering other people's opinion because I don't. Know what makes one better than the other. Performance speed.and things like that. I just know I hate touch wiz.... thanks in advance.....
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happy with go launcher.

Go launcher. I was a LPP user for years. I use APW Widgets with go launcher. Basically the same Widgets as lpp.
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Yeah go launcher for sure, i had launcher pro for a lil while, then i switched to adw. Adw was great and i thought i would never replace it, but then i tried go launcher and never looked back. Have tried others but always end up coming back to go.
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elflip88 said:
Yeah go launcher for sure, i had launcher pro for a lil while, then i switched to adw. Adw was great and i thought i would never replace it, but then i tried go launcher and never looked back. Have tried others but always end up coming back to go.
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Agreed, golauncher does it for me, but the apk is rather bloated and after reviewing has a lot of useless features that make it sumwat battery unfriendly.. would b nice to have an alternitave with similar features without all the unnecessary extras

Adw is great
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ADW works great for me.
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I've paid for and used Launcher Pro and ADW EX each for months, then I saw saw the thread here on sslauncher. Free, and amazing. I'm never going back to the others.

Launcher Pro was my favorite, but it is becoming outdated due to lack of updates. GO Launcher EX has great features and is free. ADW EX is also good but it is a paid app. I would go with GO Launcher EX. Its fast, lots of customization, and its free.

I actually like TW compared to the others I tried (which is about all of them). I like to be able to touch the dots to change screens instead of swiping. I can go from homescreen 1 to 5 with just one touch. Same with the app drawer. I have 12 pages of apps. I don't need to keep swiping from one page to the other to get through them all, or if I have it on continuous, I don't have to scroll from top to bottom. If I'm on page 1, and I need page 10, I just tap that dot.

I like Go better than all the rest. I like the ease of being able to long press an icon and then being able to delete from screen, change the icon, or add a gesture on the homescreen.
I also like the fact that in the app drawer you can hide apps from showing without having to freeze them using titanium backup. I use this to keep my app drawer organized. I hide all the apps in the app drawer that i have in my dock. No point in having them show up in 2 places.
Also with Go you can have up to 3 docks. you just swipe left or right to get to more apps on the dock. I use this to keep my homescreen as clean looking as possible.

ADW Launcher EX is great! But on ICS I use APEX, Nova Prime, and sometimes Trebuchet, but I only have ICS on my Kindle Fire right now so I can't get the full experience on my phone. ADW Launcher EX can be themed in multiple ways, I use the ICS theme on my phone. So basically use ADW!

tdj's modified touchwiz 5x4 launcher ftw
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edshawn911 said:
I use launcher pro, but I was wondering other people's opinion because I don't. Know what makes one better than the other. Performance speed.and things like that. I just know I hate touch wiz.... thanks in advance.....
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Go launcher is so good, it makes all the others look like a project gone bad

stondec said:
Go launcher is so good, it makes all the others look like a project gone bad
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Go is ok. I see so many people love it, but it always seems to have the most lag fir me.
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I always used LPP for the widgets, but now use ADW EX with APW.
Worth mentioning that I used the default ICS launcher on my Nexus S and was a big fan.
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bobbyphoenix said:
I actually like TW compared to the others I tried (which is about all of them). I like to be able to touch the dots to change screens instead of swiping. I can go from homescreen 1 to 5 with just one touch. Same with the app drawer. I have 12 pages of apps. I don't need to keep swiping from one page to the other to get through them all, or if I have it on continuous, I don't have to scroll from top to bottom. If I'm on page 1, and I need page 10, I just tap that dot.
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I use QQ... same people that madr MIUI. Does the same thing and is faster/less CPU drain. I currently have mine setup with the iPhone theme and love it
Fast..simple...sick

I like Go Launcher, why?
1. Free
2. Calendar widget
3. Customizable
4. Frequent updates
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Go launcher does the work for me...
Lots of customization, Ice cream sandwich themes, go widgets and free

Nova launcher updated

Now on version 1.1.1
New folder features, app drawer features, etc.
(Oooops. Wrong section, meant to post on themes and apps. Sorry folks)
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Moved. I prefer Apex myself, but I'll give the new update a shot.

Lol, at your mention, i'll give apex a whirl.
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It works great with the Tablet UI mod. Now we don't have to use hacked launchers

Apex is nice but I have been using Nova since beta 1. The vertical scrolling in app drawer and transparency slider are nice additions if you're into that
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I was more into Apex for a little while...but since Nova added (or when I noticed) shortcut activities that blow Apex out of the water its no contest.
Wow. I'm rude. Nobody asked me anything
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I was using adw for a long time and just recently switched to nova thanks to a little persuasion by the "god father" john Corleone. I really like it.
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Question: How do you create folders in app drawer? I don't see a create folder option anywhere.
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bhavi_jp said:
Question: How do you create folders in app drawer? I don't see a create folder option anywhere.
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i dont think you can do that

You can only create folders in the app drawer with Nova Prime. Go to Nova settings, Drawer, Drawer Groups

DataHawg said:
You can only create folders in the app drawer with Nova Prime. Go to Nova settings, Drawer, Drawer Groups
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I was able to create folders using the free version of Nova??

dweeze87 said:
I was able to create folders using the free version of Nova??
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I'm guessing you have some sort of hacked Prime then because I wasn't able to and I had to buy Prime.
But Nova Launcher is effing amazing. LOVE the folder option in App Drawer and the transparency. Nova is so much more smoother than Apex and these new features and just making it more epic.

iniz94 said:
I'm guessing you have some sort of hacked Prime then because I wasn't able to and I had to buy Prime.
But Nova Launcher is effing amazing. LOVE the folder option in App Drawer and the transparency. Nova is so much more smoother than Apex and these new features and just making it more epic.
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You could be right and I agree with you regarding Nova. I love it!!

I like it better than Apex also. With Apex you can only save one backup of your settings and screen configuration. Nova lets you save as many as you want and you can rename the backups. It also does a better job of restoring IMO. In my settings there is a blue Prime banner on the option for Drawer Groups where you create the folders.

iniz94 said:
I'm guessing you have some sort of hacked Prime then because I wasn't able to and I had to buy Prime.
But Nova Launcher is effing amazing. LOVE the folder option in App Drawer and the transparency. Nova is so much more smoother than Apex and these new features and just making it more epic.
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I was going to say it was smoother and maybe a bit faster than Apex. I think people say they like Apex better because they don't have to pay to get the Prime features. I was happy to pay for it since I have used it since beta 1. It was even great in the beginning. It was the only launcher that could pull me away from ADW EX. They did finally add swipe to hide dock which I did email them about because it was the only thing I was missing. I love being able to have a completely clean screen
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DataHawg said:
I like it better than Apex also. With Apex you can only save one backup of your settings and screen configuration. Nova lets you save as many as you want and you can rename the backups. It also does a better job of restoring IMO. In my settings there is a blue Prime banner on the option for Drawer Groups where you create the folders.
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I'm new to all launchers not called touchwiz... does it save all your widgets and shortcuts too?
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How did I miss app drawer transparency??
I love Nova. Perfect upgrade from LauncherPro.

I like Nova Launcher prime allot. I purchased it after flashing a ROM that included the free version (I believe it was Venum ICE), and have used it as my daily launcher since.
I was wondering if anyone else has lost the ability to have the wallpaper scroll since the last update. Everything seemed to be working great until I updated it the other day. Out of nowhere, the wallpaper quit scrolling.
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blackcanopy said:
I like Nova Launcher prime allot. I purchased it after flashing a ROM that included the free version (I believe it was Venum ICE), and have used it as my daily launcher since.
I was wondering if anyone else has lost the ability to have the wallpaper scroll since the last update. Everything seemed to be working great until I updated it the other day. Out of nowhere, the wallpaper quit scrolling.
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Same here BC. I think it started with FD16 and doesn't seem to matter which launcher you use. I tried installing Apex too and it didn't work with it either.

I stated to use Apex Launcher and installed an AOKP rom which had Nova preinstalled, I haven't look back sense. Nova +1

(Launcher) Home Launcher

what does everyone think is the best "CM10/JB" Home Launcher
Ex: Features/Whyy?
Pros/Cons: Why Not
Just a lil This A Lil That

Wait for it.... wait for it.... GO!!

CondemnedSoul said:
Wait for it.... wait for it.... GO!!
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Translated nicely: Please move this thread to Q&A instead of development...

Moved

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Moved
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Now that that is taken care of...
I like Apex. I used Nova when it was built into some roms, but apex seems to have a few more options. It's been a while since I used Nova, so I can't remember the specifics. I like using swipe gestures in Apex to launch the app drawer and Google search. I don't remember if you can do that in Nova. Performance wise they seemed about the same to me. I can't really think of any cons.

Horizontal.
Oh, I thought this was a "what position is the best for your Xbox 360" thread.
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gtdtm said:
Now that that is taken care of...
I like Apex. I used Nova when it was built into some roms, but apex seems to have a few more options. It's been a while since I used Nova, so I can't remember the specifics. I like using swipe gestures in Apex to launch the app drawer and Google search. I don't remember if you can do that in Nova. Performance wise they seemed about the same to me. I can't really think of any cons.
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I like Nova. It also has all of those features but I forget if they are part of the prime package which I purchased..... I feel like they are in the free version also with additional gestures in prime.
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I got apex pro, I'll go back and forth between that and sense launched.
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Hands down Apex Launcher, I used Nova when I first put ICS on my phone but then the developers created a paid version and put all of the good stuff into the paid only. Apex has all those same features in the free version and offers only some neat little additions in their paid version that won't sway the people that don't want to buy it. It's also very quick.

Used to use Go Launcher on CM7, but now I'm torn. I trying out Apex now.

deliciouslysmug said:
Used to use Go Launcher on CM7, but now I'm torn. I trying out Apex now.
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Go launcher seems to lag a bit, reminds me of how Apple takes over a computer lol
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I'm still on stock with this phone but the 360 launcher is one of my favorite and a very smooth launcher that I've used on a few different phones and custom roms as well.
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So, what launcher are you guys using?

I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
I tried Apex then, well it has homescreen transparency bug, dock scrolling is terribly laggy, as well as folder opening.
Then I tried Go, and that infamous App drawer lag problem still exists!
Just some hours ago I gave a try to ADW and it too has wallpaper cropping issue.
I'm back to TW now, it's the fastest and smoothest no doubt, but no customized icons, below average app drawer, no homescreen grid customisation and stuffs.
I need something which will be light and works fast, and NO bugs. So what you guys are using?
Thanks in advance.
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I use nove prime launcher the gesture r the best ...
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Used to use nova prime and widget locker for my GS2 which I bought for a total of ~8 dollars. However, when I moved to note 2 I no longer saw any use for them. Touchwiz in this phone is hugley improved and so is the lockscreen.

SPB SHELL 3D(best one ,i checked every single launcher before using it) but it has no transition for ALL Applications section...

using GO since S2(s3 and now Note2) ..no lag.

max.android said:
using GO since S2(s3 and now Note2) ..no lag.
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There is no lag when you select App Drawer view as vertical?

Nova Prime. No issues. What is this wallpaper crop you mention?
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jlczl said:
Nova Prime. No issues. What is this wallpaper crop you mention?
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Kindly read my post regarding it, other users have confirmed too. It's there at the last page or before.

jujuburi said:
I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
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Just see this ^^^^^^^^. I don't see where you mention what the wallpaper cropping issue is?
Can you detail what your wallpaper cropping issue is?
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Most people I know use Nova or Go. I think Apex is far nicer and looks closer to a clean Android build. Far easier to customise your icon grids and transitions.

jlczl said:
Just see this ^^^^^^^^. I don't see where you mention what the wallpaper cropping issue is?
Can you detail what your wallpaper cropping issue is?
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I have just asked the other user to read my post and others confirmation in Nova topic. Anyway, I am searching my own post just for you, and here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33724764&postcount=6989
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Most people I know use Nova or Go. I think Apex is far nicer and looks closer to a clean Android build. Far easier to customise your icon grids and transitions.
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It has redraw problems and the dock and folder menu is lagging horribly for me. When I had my S2 it was favourite launcher too, but back then it didn't lag.

jujuburi said:
I have just asked the other user to read my post and others confirmation in Nova topic. Anyway, I am searching my own post just for you, and here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33724764&postcount=6989
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Interesting. I had never noticed that.
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Try holo launcher
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jujuburi said:
I'm irritated. I bought Nova Prime two months back and it is a great launcher, lite and so smooth. But I just found wallpaper cropping issue two days back and now I won't use it until it's fixed.
I tried Apex then, well it has homescreen transparency bug, dock scrolling is terribly laggy, as well as folder opening.
Then I tried Go, and that infamous App drawer lag problem still exists!
Just some hours ago I gave a try to ADW and it too has wallpaper cropping issue.
I'm back to TW now, it's the fastest and smoothest no doubt, but no customized icons, below average app drawer, no homescreen grid customisation and stuffs.
I need something which will be light and works fast, and NO bugs. So what you guys are using?
Thanks in advance.
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Same here! I've tried all these launchers along with Holo hd and Atom launcher but the best one out of these imo is Nova prime with no stutter/lag. But I can't find an option to customise the app drawer grid layout (which is fixed at 4x5) wasting a lot of space. So, back to stock TW, fastest & smoothest but ugly big icons imo :laugh:!

Not sure if this has been asked before but does changing launchers affect the S Pen features?
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i always use TSF Shell, which i think is the best and i tried a lot

Don't know if this is related to your cropping issue on Nova but I just use the Android settings menu to set the wallpaper instead of Nova settings. Settings -> Display ->Wallpaper. Background is crisp and sharp.

Holo launcher its really cool:beer::beer:
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Am I the only person who uses the default launcher? I think Samsung did a great job with it! I don't get any FC, and it works just fine for me. Am I missing something??? :S

gandalf161070 said:
i always use TSF Shell, which i think is the best and i tried a lot
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+1, i also use TSF shell, the new version allowed you to customized the icon as well and for drawer side, u can customize the number of row and columns. the best part and the part that i loved the most is the folder image, so nice, rather than just a square box represent a folder. regarding the home screen icon setting and placement are way to customize, u can just arrange or rotate around the icon as you wish and u even can use the grid line in order to arrange your symmetric. Believe me, the best launcher that i ever had use.
the second launcher i would recommend is either GO or SPB shell 3D.
you choose buddy.

Battle of the Launchers. Is Nova Prime still King?

Hi everybody,
The Launcher plays a huge role in a smartphone experience. It can enhance it or break it. There is a multitude of new Launchers out there and of course I haven' try them all. I've been using Nova Prime as my home screen launcher for quite some time now. I tried Apex, Go Launcher, SPB Shell and more but I always come back to Nova. I just love the gesture and speed this lightweight launcher can give.
So what is your preferred launcher and WHY? Which one do you think should be called the KING of Launcher?
Also
Battle of the Music Players - Neutron Vs The Others
Battle of the Web Browser - Is Dolphin Unbeatable? ​

Nova. It's fast, it's clean, it's well laid out and easy to use.
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dr.m0x said:
Nova. It's fast, it's clean, it's well laid out and easy to use.
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Looks like you and I have a lot in common. lol

Nova was never the king. Apex is. It has more features. It's lighter and costs less.

I use next launcher its smooth and efffects r very attractive!!

Nova, hands down. And I've tried Apex - it's alright, but never really liked it. Hated Go Launcher.

Next Launcher
Try this and you never go back to other launchers !

Listener launcher

hes_luckey said:
Next Launcher
Try this and you never go back to other launchers !
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For some reasons I can't install it.

I've tried a few different launchers but find Nova to be the best, so much so that i bought it.
Not really sure the difference between paid versions of Nova or Apex though as the free versions seem very similar. Any big difference between the two??
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I also agree tha nova is the best, I've tried several launchers and always come back yo it.
For me is the launcher that should come with Android by default and I'm using the free version...
Desde mi Note II

Kremata said:
Looks like you and I have a lot in common. lol
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Apparently we are both blue aliens.
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dr.m0x said:
Apparently we are both blue aliens.
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Okay, let's diversitate. I use Ra3al's Xperia launcher Z ! (No widgets, just the launcher!)

hes_luckey said:
Next Launcher
Try this and you never go back to other launchers !
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Never tried it before just having a play with it now. It looks quite good but is it worth the price upgrading to the full version? Not to sure what extras there are
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kersey said:
I've tried a few different launchers but find Nova to be the best, so much so that i bought it.
Not really sure the difference between paid versions of Nova or Apex though as the free versions seem very similar. Any big difference between the two??
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In the Play Store at the bottom of the description of the free version they'll tell you what you get if you get the Prime (paid) version.

TT Launcher is good also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37696403

Used Go for a long time .tried Next, Apex and found a home with Nova. Tried some of the more graphical launchers but the simplicity of Nova draws me back.

+1 for Nova
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hes_luckey said:
Next Launcher
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Tried Next Launcher and went back to Nova. :cyclops: Frankly nothing special about it for me.
TSF shell have some cool widgets and can have some unconventional nice layout IF they could only come out with a bugless version.
Now using Launcher 8, kinda cool and different. Really like it for now.
Nova is still the most stable and smooth for me. Its always installed while i try other launchers.

Just noticed that Holo Launcher HD is smoother than Nova, in case of scrolling through home screens and app drawer, for me.
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