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Hi all,
How many of you here are using Apex Launcher/Pro on your HOX?
How do you find it? I like Sense but I'm thinking of fiddling with a different launcher.
Does Apex LAuncher allow Landscape Home Screens?
If I don't like it I can just uninstall it right? Also I'm guessing I don't need to be r00ted to use the launcher...
Thanks all,
T-L-H
The-Last-Hylian said:
Hi all,
How many of you here are using Apex Launcher/Pro on your HOX?
How do you find it? I like Sense but I'm thinking of fiddling with a different launcher.
Does Apex LAuncher allow Landscape Home Screens?
If I don't like it I can just uninstall it right? Also I'm guessing I don't need to be r00ted to use the launcher...
Thanks all,
T-L-H
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Correct no root required if you hate it just uninstall
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Thanks for that, I've installed it, seems okay...
Still no Landscape though, I'm guessing that's something to do with the rosie?
The-Last-Hylian said:
Thanks for that, I've installed it, seems okay...
Still no Landscape though, I'm guessing that's something to do with the rosie?
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It does have landscape support - you have to go: Apex Settings - Behaviour Settings - Screen Orientation - Auto-rotate.
gifton1 said:
It does have landscape support - you have to go: Apex Settings - Behaviour Settings - Screen Orientation - Auto-rotate.
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I'd literally just found it
But still, thank you thank you thank you!!!!
How exactly does this work then? Does it take over the sense totally? IE... When I turn my phone on I am booted in to this and when I lock it etc.. etc.. or do I have to open it each time I want to use it?
Sorry to sound a little dumb on this but I am a complete newby to android.
DazNoonan said:
How exactly does this work then? Does it take over the sense totally? IE... When I turn my phone on I am booted in to this and when I lock it etc.. etc.. or do I have to open it each time I want to use it?
Sorry to sound a little dumb on this but I am a complete newby to android.
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You can choose a default launcher to choose from. I've just chosen Apex Launcher... I still have the standard lockring on my lockscreen...
You can reset the default launcher in Apex Launcher settings. I'm still kinda new to this myself so I'm not too sure on all the in's-and-out's.
The-Last-Hylian said:
You can choose a default launcher to choose from. I've just chosen Apex Launcher... I still have the standard lockring on my lockscreen...
You can reset the default launcher in Apex Launcher settings. I'm still kinda new to this myself so I'm not too sure on all the in's-and-out's.
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Okay so when you turn the phone on its the standard lockscreen, you move that and it opens directly into Apex Launcher as if Sense never existed? Sounds like something fun to mess around with.
I'm guessing it can't do any damage to the phone or the standard OS etc... then?
DazNoonan said:
Okay so when you turn the phone on its the standard lockscreen, you move that and it opens directly into Apex Launcher as if Sense never existed? Sounds like something fun to mess around with.
I'm guessing it can't do any damage to the phone or the standard OS etc... then?
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That's correct, it's all the same... just a different launcher.
The stock launcher is all intact, Apex doesn't overwrite anything, it's just an App really.
The-Last-Hylian said:
That's correct, it's all the same... just a different launcher.
The stock launcher is all intact, Apex doesn't overwrite anything, it's just an App really.
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It is an app.
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NIMBAH said:
It is an app.
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That's what I said yeah
All makes perfect sense...
and +1 to Apex Launcher. I tried them all this past week and I just liked Apex better. I am sure they all do similar things, with a couple of things different. I purchased the Pro version of Apex.
Not sure if I can make the lock screen like my Apex home screen. I am still learning (time dependant), do very much like it though. Even my iPhone work mates seem impressed
I have been using Apex since Friday. I liked it so much I ended up paying for it.
Im not sure how many more features were enabled but I thought it would be the least I could do.
Main reason for switching. Laggy Home screen swithching in sense.
I have widgets on every screen now and its flawless!
Apex Launcher Pro consumes a lot of battery on my HOX 1.28
I back to Sense 4 and prefer Nova Launcher
amaya84 said:
Apex Launcher Pro consumes a lot of battery on my HOX 1.28
I back to Sense 4 and prefer Nova Launcher
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When playing with various launchers, your battery may drain very fast because of the widgets you have running on the screens of the inactive launcher.
If you try Apex, it's a good idea to remove all widgets from your Sense screens first.
JP.
jpascal said:
When playing with various launchers, your battery may drain very fast because of the widgets you have running on the screens of the inactive launcher.
If you try Apex, it's a good idea to remove all widgets from your Sense screens first.
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I switch off, all the widgets from Sense4 before try Apex
And reboot the terminal.
apex user here also. loving it. it's just smooth and full of features.
That's good to know, I'll remove my widgets from my Sense 4.0 Launcher and then boot back into Apex Launcher.
I'm also running GO Locker, GO Launcher EX with the ICS GO Locker Lock ring...
Sometimes when I power the screen back on I get the Sense 4.0 lock ring, so I unlock to homescreen then the ICS GO Locker ring will appear, so I have to unlock that one too! So I'm unlocking with two rings wtf?
I use Apex too and also bought the Pro version in supprot of the devs coz I liked it so much. I'm not even sure what the advantages are for Pro version. Hehehehe...
Hi guys,
Is there anyway to have such option on my phone?
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I'm using an HTC Desire HD running ICS AOKP custom ROM.
Abdiou said:
Hi guys,
Is there anyway to have such option on my phone?
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I'm using an HTC Desire HD running ICS AOKP custom ROM.
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Some apps can. I believe go launcher does.
Lol that's an iPhone, you could always get one of those I guess
I think launcher pro has this kind of notification for sms/email etc in the dock bar never tried it on ICS.
Apex launcher pro has these too and is a great launcher for ICS. Check out the section for unread notifications here:
http://www.pnevroq.com/2012/05/review-apex-launcher-pro-110.html
Nova launcher pro does that as well...
hans moleman said:
Lol that's an iPhone, you could always get one of those I guess
I think launcher pro has this kind of notification for sms/email etc in the dock bar never tried it on ICS.
Apex launcher pro has these too and is a great launcher for ICS. Check out the section for unread notifications here:
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Only for gmail, messaging and phone. Not such an option for facebook :/
Gonna try Nova, don't like Go Launcher that much.
Thank you guys ^^
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a launcher that gives better battery life than Touchwiz for gingerbread and for ICS, that runs smoothly.
Cause I heard that launcher affect your battery life slightly, so I wanted to improve that.
Any suggestions for Gingerbread and/ or ICS?
Best Launcher so far:
Gingerbread: LauncherPro 6 MB of RAM, smooth, themable
Ice Cream Sandwich: LauncherPro 6 MB of RAM, smooth, themable
Ftl launcher
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just a basic stripped down launcher, with not too many effects and so..
Thanks for the suggestion, FTLLauncher uses around 12MB of RAM and is gingerbread and ICS supported.
Other suggestions are as always welcome.
BTW, how do you strip a launcher? I only know how to get rid of some system apps....
LordJeremy said:
Thanks for the suggestion, FTLLauncher uses around 12MB of RAM and is gingerbread and ICS supported.
Other suggestions are as always welcome.
BTW, how do you strip a launcher? I only know how to get rid of some system apps....
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better not do it yourself, use a launcher that is minimalistic.
currently using ADW launcher and it doesn't use much batttery and it looks nice.
Thanks for your reply, it seems that ADW Launcher uses 11 MB of RAM on my GB ROM. It is smooth as well. So does that mean that this launcher is better? (remember that we're looking for a lightweight launcher, not for functionality)
LordJeremy said:
Thanks for your reply, it seems that ADW Launcher uses 11 MB of RAM on my GB ROM. It is smooth as well. So does that mean that this launcher is better? (remember that we're looking for a lightweight launcher, not for functionality)
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for me it is a good launcher, it is smooth, easy to work with, low battery consumption, and it looks nice. I have tried several other launchers but didn't like the way they looked or because of high battery usage.
I use GO Launcher EX. The UI and the effects are good. And there're many themes available on the net!
For lightweight I think lightning launcher is the most lightweight one in terms of its apk size (54k!!!) and ram usage.
It only uses less than 8 MB (varying from 7.21-7.89) on my Gio !!!
It even doesn't have built-in setting! (though you can download a separate app for setting)
If you want something fast and light, maybe it is what you're searching for.
PS the setup may requires some effort but once set up, everything should be good.
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i am using holo launcher... it's very fast and looks realy good (like ics).
it needs only 9 mb ram with all effects disabled...
For me I like LauncherPro, its fast and smooth
emyaz said:
i am using holo launcher... it's very fast and looks realy good (like ics).
it needs only 9 mb ram with all effects disabled...
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how i want to on notification icon like unread sms, unread calling? i'm already on it, but, when income sms on notification, no notification on unread sms? what version need to use? need to download holo launcher and holo launcher pro? sorry for my bad english
SemBoyHehe said:
how i want to on notification icon like unread sms, unread calling? i'm already on it, but, when income sms on notification, no notification on unread sms? what version need to use? need to download holo launcher and holo launcher pro? sorry for my bad english
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do you mean the lock screen?
holo launcher has no lock screeen. there is a lock screen in the market called "holo locker" you can download it but it doesnt support notifications...
sorry for my bad english
emyaz said:
do you mean the lock screen?
holo launcher has no lock screeen. there is a lock screen in the market called "holo locker" you can download it but it doesnt support notifications...
sorry for my bad english
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no., holo launcher., a launcher like go launcher., go launcher, we need to install go launcher notification., but, holo launcher, even i active at setting., still no notification unread like sms and calling., sorry my bad english.,
SemBoyHehe said:
no., holo launcher., a launcher like go launcher., go launcher, we need to install go launcher notification., but, holo launcher, even i active at setting., still no notification unread like sms and calling., sorry my bad english.,
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ok now i know what you mean but sorry there is no chance to activate the notifications like in go ex launcher because holo launcher doesnt support it (as far as i know)...
emyaz said:
ok now i know what you mean but sorry there is no chance to activate the notifications like in go ex launcher because holo launcher doesnt support it (as far as i know)...
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like standard samsung home., if have unread sms, they have icon at icon sms how sms income unread. because, i like this launcher. only icon unread sms and unread calling i want it.
SemBoyHehe said:
like standard samsung home., if have unread sms, they have icon at icon sms how sms income unread. because, i like this launcher. only icon unread sms and unread calling i want it.
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yes i already understand what you want but holo launcher doesnt have this feature as i know
if this is so important for you, you should use go ex launcher with an ics theme
SemBoyHehe said:
like standard samsung home., if have unread sms, they have icon at icon sms how sms income unread. because, i like this launcher. only icon unread sms and unread calling i want it.
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are you talking about the unread sms notifications for holo launcher? because i have it
you need holo launcher plus then download holo notifier
alkspo said:
are you talking about the unread sms notifications for holo launcher? because i have it
you need holo launcher plus then download holo notifier
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isnt need to install holo launcher then install holo launcher plus? but, already do like that., but, still no icon unread sms.
Hello,
I'm thinking about changinch touchwiz on my samsung, I was thinking about nova launcher or Apex. I have several questions:
a) how about performance? Is it better with different launcher?
b) will some of feature of touchwizz remians, for example Smart Stay, SMS/Dial swipe or taskmanager?
c) will it be possible to revert to touchwizz without flashing rom?
regards
dr.mefisto said:
Hello,
I'm thinking about changinch touchwiz on my samsung, I was thinking about nova launcher or Apex. I have several questions:
a) how about performance? Is it better with different launcher?
b) will some of feature of touchwizz remians, for example Smart Stay, SMS/Dial swipe or taskmanager?
c) will it be possible to revert to touchwizz without flashing rom?
regards
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Dr.M
Just download and install each launcher, you can have all 3 installed at the same time. Just make sure you don't select "Always" when you click the home button before you have made a decision of which homescreen you want to use.
I like Apex, it works awesome has ICS look like screen, has transitions so you can cube in and out between homescreens .. adds some pizazz and makes iphone users jealous
set them all up, play between them, decide which one you like the best and stick with it.
I personally use Apex (free version still) and have removed Trebuchet completely. In Apex holding down on the icons you can rename them move them, easy to create/add widgets and resize.
I've used Nova before but just like Apex better overall.
How about samsung stock applications and features? Like muting after flipping phone etc? I won't lie, the only thing I'm missing is the possibility of resizing widgets and customization of status bar. If only it was available on stock firmware
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Hi guys, I own a LG G3 D855.
I just purchased Nova Launcher app. and was wondering why I can't see like 'calendar, favourite contacts, E-mail, FM Radio, LG Music, Smart notice and Weather' widgets.
Is there a way to able to see those widgets using a 3rd party launcher? Or are there any launcher that makes default launcher's widgets visible ?
looking forward to your reply
* Non-root device
* No external SDcard.
sLy` said:
Hi guys, I own a LG G3 D855.
I just purchased Nova Launcher app. and was wondering why I can't see like 'calendar, favourite contacts, E-mail, FM Radio, LG Music, Smart notice and Weather' widgets.
Is there a way to able to see those widgets using a 3rd party launcher? Or are there any launcher that makes default launcher's widgets visible ?
looking forward to your reply
* Non-root device
* No external SDcard.
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I believe LG widgets will only show on the stock launcher.
daraj said:
I believe LG widgets will only show on the stock launcher.
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this. it's been like that for all phones with system skins, their apps widgets only work on their launchers.
Are you using any nova icon packs?
bdt1978 said:
Are you using any nova icon packs?
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nope I am not. Are there ways around getting those specific LG calendar/music/weather working on different launcher?
Hmmm.... I think they appear on otjer launchers from memory. You can also use nova to actually edit the miasing icons and assign new ones instead. Ut that can be a bit annoying. Are you a nova die hard?
bdt1978 said:
Hmmm.... I think they appear on otjer launchers from memory. You can also use nova to actually edit the miasing icons and assign new ones instead. Ut that can be a bit annoying. Are you a nova die hard?
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I'm not having issues with the icons. I can't get the actual "Weather/music/Calendar" widgets on 3rd party launcher (Nova Launcher). I'm just worried because I purchased Pro Nova Launcher. I mean I could get 3rd party weather,calendar and music app but what a waste T_T