As an owner of the HTC Desire HD, there was this one rom, can't recall which, which had 3 different types of launchers for ICS. The two that I can remember and testing with are NOVA and APEX launchers. If you want a different feel to your phone, check them out. They have a free version and a paid version.
Nova is the best
A matter of personal taste really; now that I've moved to ICS I am using Apex as well (used Go launcher back in 2.3.x).
I´m using Apex too.
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As an owner of the HTC Desire HD, there was this one rom, can't recall which, which had 3 different types of launchers for ICS. The two that I can remember and testing with are NOVA and APEX launchers. If you want a different feel to your phone, check them out. They have a free version and a paid version.
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there is also trebuchet launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674
havent tried it though
Trebuchet is the stock cm launcher
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yes, but it is also an alternative launcher for anyone running ics right?
I can pull it from the DHD but I haven't tried yet. Nova is better in my opinion.
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When this phone gets updated to ICS... I realize that it won't come with the stock launcher, but if I were to install the actual stock launcher would it work? I know there are a lot of Google apps that can't be installed without other Google services or framework things installed, so that's why I'm asking.
And I don't mean some hack-job port of it from the Market... I am talking about the real thing.
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When this phone gets updated to ICS... I realize that it won't come with the stock launcher, but if I were to install the actual stock launcher would it work? I know there are a lot of Google apps that can't be installed without other Google services or framework things installed, so that's why I'm asking.
And I don't mean some hack-job port of it from the Market... I am talking about the real thing.
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Actually it will have the stock launcher included. You'll just need to make it the primary.
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Actually it will have the stock launcher included. You'll just need to make it the primary.
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How do you know this?
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How do you know this?
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I guess I really don't know, it's more an educated guess. I based it on the fact that every version of Android that's been released so far (official or otherwise) had had it.
Samsung just likes to make TW the default. Download Homesmack or Home Switcher to change your default.
It will have the stock launcher included, you just have to clear defaults for the twiz launcher in settings. The current gb version has the stock gb launcher hidden away and all of the ics leaks have had the stock ics launcher hidden away.
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It will have the stock launcher included, you just have to clear defaults for the twiz launcher in settings. The current gb version has the stock gb launcher hidden away and all of the ics leaks have had the stock ics launcher hidden away.
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The stock GB TW has a launcher like the stock GB launcher but it is not stock... it is like a gimp knockoff.
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Ryjabo said:
The stock GB TW has a launcher like the stock GB launcher but it is not stock... it is like a gimp knockoff.
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The launcher is stock, lots of the apps are not.
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Ya it has the stock launcher. That's what I use.
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The launcher is stock, lots of the apps are not.
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Not the other one with 2.3 TW...
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I have heard that Go Launcher is frowned upon on the Nexus, saying its not an ICS launcher, should only use Apex...Nova...or CM9 launchers.
Is Go not optimized to work for ICS ?
I got pretty used to all the Go features on my last phone, would like to use again.
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then use it... no one's forcing you to use apex or nova.
apex or nova is preferred because it builds off of stock ICS launcher and improves on it for further customizations.
people just want to retain the "holo" look of ICS.
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then use it... no one's forcing you to use apex or nova.
apex or nova is preferred because it builds off of stock ICS launcher and improves on it for further customizations.
people just want to retain the "holo" look of ICS.
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Launchers wont send your device to the depths of hell. Use GO launcher and if it doesn't work right, go with stock or find something new.
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Thanks for advice. Will Go be updated to be more of a ICS base ? Or is it stuck as a Gingerbread launcher mainly ?
This is for my Brother actually, who just got the Nexus and installed all the Go stuff. I freaked on him, like Dude WTF you can't use Go on a Nexus.
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Y not?
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Only time will.
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Zorachus said:
Thanks for advice. Will Go be updated to be more of a ICS base ? Or is it stuck as a Gingerbread launcher mainly ?
This is for my Brother actually, who just got the Nexus and installed all the Go stuff. I freaked on him, like Dude WTF you can't use Go on a Nexus.
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They probably won't because I believe Apex/Nova requires Android 4.0+ and GO Launcher EX includes phones who are on pre-ICS.
If they were to do that, it'd be very similar to Apex / Nova so what's the point? ICS is only a small % of Android users for now. The vast community is on 2.3.X.
And yeah, he should just get Apex/Nova it should be FAR more superior than GO Launcher or LauncherPro or ADW EX. I won't go into the debate of Apex vs Nova because there's a whole thread for that. Both are similar, Apex is more popular and offers more features for FREE. Both paid versions for Nova & Apex cost $3.99 respectively.
I personally use Apex. But it's up to you.
And coincidentally after posting that, http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/05/go-launcher-v3-00-beta/
GO Launcher 3.0 Beta
Hi,
We all know that stock launcher in JB is soo smooth and fast.
And we all know that popular launchers (Nova, Apex and others) are not yet updated to run on JB or to run as smooth as stock JB launcher.
What are your experiences with 3rd party launchers on JB?
Are you planning to use stock while those 3rd party launchers are updated?
Any other houghts?
Good luck!!!
For me, Nova Prime is smoother than the stock Jellybean launcher.
Stock is by far the smoothest.
Apex is laggy especially in the app/widget drawer.
Same experience with nova.
I'll stick with stock for now.
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Dameon87 said:
Stock is by far the smoothest.
Apex is laggy especially in the app/widget drawer.
Same experience with nova.
I'll stick with stock for now.
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But the guy above says Nova ir smoother. How come?!
I've noticed in other forums (outside XDA) people say the same about Nova (it's same smooth as stock JB).
I'm a heavy Apex user.. and I don't want to switch to other launcher. What are chances Apex dev will update his launcher with JB vSync (or whatever feature JB launcher uses)?
Stock.
I have 2 GNex both running 4.1.1 and one with Nova and the other with Apex.
I can definitely say for the moment, Nova is smoother. Especially with transition effects.
However I have been running Atom since last night and damn I'm impressed!
Now if it will only take icons from theme packs....
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bat0nas said:
But the guy above says Nova ir smoother. How come?!
I've noticed in other forums (outside XDA) people say the same about Nova (it's same smooth as stock JB).
I'm a heavy Apex user.. and I don't want to switch to other launcher. What are chances Apex dev will update his launcher with JB vSync (or whatever feature JB launcher uses)?
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If you change Nova's animation speeds from Nova to Stock, you'd notice a major improvement in transition smoothness. Hence why I still use Nova.
I usually use ADW Launcher but I tried it on Jelly Bean and it is pretty slow in comparison to stock launcher so I will be using the stock launcher till updates happen to it (and others too).
I prefer stock for now, its super smooth
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Stock has some great benefits, like fling to remove apps and widgets, app reflow, etc, but I'm still sticking with Nova. Kevin is updating the launcher with all the JB features, so we'll have JB smoothness with customizations from Nova. Winning!
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Apex for me. I just like it.
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Lol still rocking adw ex
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apex hands down
GO Launcher.
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GO Launcher.
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China data stealing launcher? No thank you...
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MДЯCЦSДИT said:
China data stealing launcher? No thank you...
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Maybe he doesn't have any china data to steal.
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I love apex and reinstalled it as soon as it was updated for JB but its not as smooth as the stock launcher so for now I'm running that and hoping for an apex update.
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China data stealing launcher? No thank you...
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Yes, I wouldn't touch Go apps with a ten foot pole.
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I'll use stock until Apex makes a Jelly Bean version.
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Apex for sure.
Reason I ask is that the stock jb launcher is way faster and smoother than apex or nova but I can't use the stock launcher right now because I use 240 DPI and want 7x6 grid. The stutter when opening app drawer is unbearable. I tried different kernels and even different Roms same thing.
Anything available yet or should I just go back to stock density.
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Reason I ask is that the stock jb launcher is way faster and smoother than apex or nova but I can't use the stock launcher right now because I use 240 DPI and want 7x6 grid. The stutter when opening app drawer is unbearable. I tried different kernels and even different Roms same thing.
Anything available yet or should I just go back to stock density.
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Why? Just why?
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Why? Just why?
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Why not? I bought a nexus so I could implement mods like this. I think the stock density is a waste of the huge display.
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I'm using Apex Launcher that you mentioned and I do not notice any difference in smoothness.
IceBean said:
I'm using Apex Launcher that you mentioned and I do not notice any difference in smoothness.
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You don't get or stutters when opening the app drawer?
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Dunno about Apex launcher but with Nova reportedly* you'll get smoothness if you go in to the animation speed options and select stock speed.
(* not my tip - I've always stuck with stock speed on Nova is working fine for me on JB)
I am using the paid version of Nova, which was updated yesterday to support JB animations and it is nothing but butter.
I am stock no root.
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Clancy_s said:
Dunno about Apex launcher but with Nova reportedly* you'll get smoothness if you go in to the animation speed options and select stock speed.
(* not my tip - I've always stuck with stock speed on Nova is working fine for me on JB)
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This is my setup right now. Its better than anything else but still leaves a lot to be desired.
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I am using the paid version of Nova, which was updated yesterday to support JB animations and it is nothing but butter.
I am stock no root.
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What version? I'm on 1.2.2 beta 4
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I still can't quite work out if I find Apex or Nova as smooth as stock, and can thus switch back to them and get customising.
There'a a mod in the themes section. I havent tried it, but it might be worth a look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741038
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What version? I'm on 1.2.2 beta 4
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Hmm... mine says 1.22 beta 3?
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godisanatheist said:
Reason I ask is that the stock jb launcher is way faster and smoother than apex or nova but I can't use the stock launcher right now because I use 240 DPI and want 7x6 grid. The stutter when opening app drawer is unbearable. I tried different kernels and even different Roms same thing.
Anything available yet or should I just go back to stock density.
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That's because stock launcher has nothing in it compared to Apex. I've run 3 JB roms now with apex launcher and Franco kernel. Fast as fast can be. I have to say I am quite disappointed in JB though, I find there is not much to their update.
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Tried Nova Prime on a couple of JB roms, set to fast (2above stock) smoooooth transition. Ive never had issues with Nova on GNEX.
Found a solution!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28750050&postcount=5709
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Tried Nova Prime on a couple of JB roms, set to fast (2above stock) smoooooth transition. Ive never had issues with Nova on GNEX.
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OK now I feel stupid because even though I found a solution, your way feels much better.
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Try holo launcher
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I found a REAL solution, this is built from the jelly bean launcher source code and also works on ICS, search for holo launcher hd beta.
Remove
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Another reason to like the stock JB launcher is the fling to remove apps. Now that should be implemented into every launcher.
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Just curious what launcher everyone uses? Pros/Cons?
Thanks!
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Just curious what launcher everyone uses? Pros/Cons?
Thanks!
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Nova
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Nova
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Apex Pro on cm10/aokp because it can be themed pretty good, trebuchet on cm9 because I think it is a great launcher, the touchwiz one I modded with scrolling wallpapers on touchwiz because there is no point in running touchwiz unless you want the full experience.
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I've found Nova to be the best since it's based off of the JB launcher. You can also rotate the screen into landscape mode while in the launcher which is a huge pro.
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I've found Nova to be the best since it's based off of the JB launcher. You can also rotate the screen into landscape mode while in the launcher which is a huge pro.
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Apex can also be rotated into landscape mode When I had the gnex I was a big Nova fan but lately Apex has been winning me over. Also, the latest betas for Apex are based off JB. It really comes down to personal preference though.
GoLauncher EX here. Try it.....you'll like it! Very smooth. Never had a problem. Tons of themes.....many free. Check out "Cubed Theme".....my current weapon of choice
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Touchwiz 6x5 mod... Notice the beautiful 49ers LWP
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I find it funny that a lot of people are using a stock based ROM with a different launcher and claim their stock based ROM is the best, when every single ROM available has virtually the same tweaks in them. lol.
started with apex pro. didn't feel as smooth so i went with nova.
I've been using ADW EX for years and everytime I try a different one I go right back to ADW.
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Touch Wiz
I'm rolling with Touch Wiz, the first phone I've ever owned where the stock launcher is very nice.
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I find it funny that a lot of people are using a stock based ROM with a different launcher and claim their stock based ROM is the best, when every single ROM available has virtually the same tweaks in them. lol.
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I don't want to flash because stock based ROMs don't offer enough improvements and new features to spend time flashing and reinstalling everything, while risking to brick the phone. I rooted the phone mainly to install AdBlock and Titanium Backup.
I run Go Launcher and Dialer One.
A question for those who went from Go to something else- what do other launchers have that Go doesn't?
Nova launcher prime ftw.
FTL launcher is good also .
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