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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

cvk77 said:
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.

[Q] STOCK 4.0.X Launcher on SGS2

Hi Guys.
Is it possible to use the original android launcher for the Galaxy S2 (ICS 4.0.3.)? If so, where can I get it?
Now TouchWiz is installed and tells me not at all.
Thanks to all

Hoodsey said:
Hi Guys.
Is it possible to use the original android launcher for the Galaxy S2 (ICS 4.0.3.)? If so, where can I get it?
Now TouchWiz is installed and tells me not at all.
Thanks to all
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674
Make sure you install it in system/app

can i do install this apk via root explorer? paste and copy into system/app

Hoodsey said:
can i do install this apk via root explorer? paste and copy into system/app
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yes, and if it does not work after that, try to reboot your phone

Alternatively, you could just download the Nova Launcher from the market. It's also based on the AOSP Launcher, but more customizable. You can make it look and behave just like the stock launcher, though.
It feels a bit more polished than Trebuchet to me ATM.

I found ApexLauncher on Play Store. A little bit better as nova
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slashvanyoung said:
Alternatively, you could just download the Nova Launcher from the market. It's also based on the AOSP Launcher, but more customizable. You can make it look and behave just like the stock launcher, though.
It feels a bit more polished than Trebuchet to me ATM.
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Hoodsey said:
I found ApexLauncher on Play Store. A little bit better as nova
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afaik none of the three support folders or tabs (to emulate new pages in TW) in app drawer, so TW still has some use

Hello guys,
I tried apex and nova .. not bad, but not allow you to create folders in the app drawer: (
Unfortunately this is a big problem .. I prefer the theme golauncher ics (golauncher is free but the theme costs about 1.50 €).
sli

Is there any way to transfer over the tw launcher used in the last few beta roms? I really liked the transition effect of it.
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xSliv3r said:
Hello guys,
I tried apex and nova .. not bad, but not allow you to create folders in the app drawer: (
Unfortunately this is a big problem .. I prefer the theme golauncher ics (golauncher is free but the theme costs about 1.50 €).
sli
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Neither trebuchet... As far as i've seen only TW allows folders in app drawer.

Nova launcher i apex launcher on google play
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euklidis said:
Neither trebuchet... As far as i've seen only TW allows folders in app drawer.
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ADW launcher Ex allows folders too.
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fuk apex and nova, i cannot use some samsung widgets, like email, accu weather, etc.
go launcher ex i used to use, but it is a drain battery. so im tryin to get another one.
im gonna try adw

duendeskt said:
fuk apex and nova, i cannot use some samsung widgets, like email, accu weather, etc.
go launcher ex i used to use, but it is a drain battery. so im tryin to get another one.
im gonna try adw
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On the official ICS with nova all samsung widgets work like a charm...

[Q] Looking for a new Launcher

Hi guys,
I'm looking for some suggestions for a replacement launcher. I've been using CM7.2 on my wildfire for a while, and I love it, but the included ADW launcher is just a bit laggy.
I've tried Launcher Pro, and its almost perfect, except that it keeps giving me FCs, and its not been developed for a while now.
Lightning Launcher is supposed to be smooth and light, but I can't get it to work, just a black screen.
Zeam seems ok, but isn't quite as smooth as Launcher Pro, plus no scrolling widgets.
The things I'm looking for is something smooth and lightweight, and if it can support scrollable widgets, then even better.
Can anyone offer suggestions?

I used ADW... And it was OK then... Check your Over/Underclocking settings (This could make your phone smoother to run... You can use RAM Manager (from PlayStore) also to manage RAM. Cheers.

Buy ADWex or holo launcher is similar.if you search around there is a thread of all launchers.
MokeeOS

ok, as for my overclock / underclock settings, I'm running stock speeds, and using the SmartAssV2 governor. My aim is to make the phone smooth, and get a good battery life from it.
Is ADWex faster than ADW standard?

Try Nova Launcher or Trebuchet, I prefer Trebuchet.
Sweeterhome is also another!

I thought Nova and Trebuchet were for ICS+?

toycar69 said:
I thought Nova and Trebuchet were for ICS+?
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You are right, they're for ICS and up
I prefer launcherpro, It's the fastest with the best customization
It's not FC on my wildfire, I'm using LeWaOS ROM.
It wasn't FC also when i was using CM7.2
Did you try fixing permissions from recovery ??
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Nemus launcher serves good as well.

lo2ay said:
I prefer launcherpro, It's the fastest with the best customization
It's not FC on my wildfire, I'm using LeWaOS ROM.
It wasn't FC also when i was using CM7.2
Did you try fixing permissions from recovery ??
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This is an age old debate lol launcherpro vs ADWex
Ive tried about 40 launchers and with the right settings i always go back to adw
MokeeOS

lo2ay said:
Did you try fixing permissions from recovery ??
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I totally forgot about that, I'll give it a try!
Thanks for all your suggestions.
I'm also going to give all these other launchers a try.
Also, I made a mistake earlier. FTL Launcher was the one that I couldn't get to work at all, not Lightning.
Any others worth a go? I found an english translation of 360 Launcher that I'm going to give a try also.

slymobi said:
This is an age old debate lol launcherpro vs ADWex
Ive tried about 40 launchers and with the right settings i always go back to adw
MokeeOS
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Get ready for the Apex vs Nova debate

slymobi said:
Ive tried about 40 launchers and with the right settings i always go back to adw
MokeeOS
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Lol, so what are the right settings?

toycar69 said:
Lol, so what are the right settings?
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The right settings are the settings that work best for you/ the rom your using/your rom setup and your screen set up! So as you can see......it would be stupid of me to say "these are the right settings " because we all have our own preferences. Just play around until you find your best setup with any launcher you use.
MokeeOS

+1 for ADW EX launcher,used to think launcher pro was smoothest but with ADW EX I can get that smoothness with right setting and loads of customization options,where launcher pro falls short.ADW EX is the best launcher IMO!

I only tried preinstalled launchers on roms (aka integrated) and I can say that ADW's the best :good:

LOL now you made me think of readding ADW launcher to LeWaOS ROM
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@op: you can find a list in my signature..
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I'd say use either Trebuchet or LauncherPro for ICS
I use Trebuchet and it works relly nice and smooth

Adw ex by far the smoothest for me!
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Live home not too bad either.
life is just a bollock kicker

[Q] Launcher Suggestions

Hi people,
I'm looking for suggestions for a launcher that is good for both BATTERY LIFE and CUSTOMIZATION.
I've been using GO LAUNCHER EX for a long time now and found it really good, but there seems to be LOADS of you out there that use NOVA instead and i was wondering why this was... would you say Nova is better for battery life and customization over Go Launcher??
Thanks in advance...

ss launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

I use NOVA because it is a tweaked version of the stock Jelly Bean launcher. Wich is super smooth and has lot's of options to costumise it.

Why not post the question once more .
jje

JJEgan said:
Why not post the question once more .
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I realised it was probably better to have the question in "Themes & Apps" rather than "Q&A's" so added it to this one. Then couldnt delete it from Q&A :/
My Bad!!

+1 to Nova, absolutely love it.

Nova
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I recommend Shake(free) and TSF(paid). They aren't the lightest nor the fastest, but they have features that make your S3 impressive without too much customization effort.
Shake has its own Shake market for downloading themes, icons and their own live wallpapers. Most of them are very cute (and sexy ). It is a Korea app, but you don't need to know Korean to use the launcher and Shake market. (Don't confuse it with other "Shake Launcher". I provide the link to this app below so that you won't get it wrong)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minigate.app.home
TSF is a launcher with rich features, with many impressive themes, widget, transition and desktop's options. I particularly love that rotatable icons. The built-in sliderbar can partially replace Button Savior (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey), without needing to root.
I cannot say if these features worths the money you spend, though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell

I have tried all of the big ones and have found that NOVA is the best. I'm not sure how it is with JB but if you have ICE then it's butter

TW Launcher? hahaha :highfive:

Apex is the momma for all launcher's

I recently did a test on Samsung's Jelly Bean.
Smoothest of the ics/jb launcher bunch(nova apex and holo) is Holo HD then Apex then Nova. But still not perfect. Holo which is the smoothest of the three occasionally hitches. especially in widgets if you go really fast. other than that it is a very good launcher
Smoothest of all launchers to my surprise is ADW EX ( with 4d drawer transparent) , looks great also, reminds me of gb but a lot smoother. Smooth as samsung stock launcher.
I didnt even try go launcher..

I used to use Go Launcher Pro. A lot of features but apex is a lot faster.

I use nova and i find it smooth, fast with many many customization, i can't make without now !

AndyGalaxy said:
I realised it was probably better to have the question in "Themes & Apps" rather than "Q&A's" so added it to this one. Then couldnt delete it from Q&A :/
My Bad!!
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do you mean: better for you, or according to This small guide, which precise where to put questions?

I would recommend HOLO HD. Very light, customizable, with nice effects.
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ADW or TSF
Use ADWLauncher EX or TSF Shell 1.7.5
(both are paid but you can get them for free from the blackmart )
Don't confuse ADWLauncher EX with ADW.Launcher
TSF Shell is a bit heavy but is surely the best launcher for s3. I am using it since a month and I love it more everyday!
ADW:
play.google*com/store/apps/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher
TSF:
play.google*com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell&feature=search_result
can't post any outside link (coz i am new user). so, remove the * and put a dot (.)

mylakhana said:
Use ADWLauncher EX or TSF Shell 1.7.5
(both are paid but you can get them for free from the blackmart )
Don't confuse ADWLauncher EX with ADW.Launcher
TSF Shell is a bit heavy but is surely the best launcher for s3. I am using it since a month and I love it more everyday!
ADW:
play.google*com/store/apps/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher
TSF:
play.google*com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell&feature=search_result
can't post any outside link (coz i am new user). so, remove the * and put a dot (.)
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not only are u insulting the developers of the app u are also talking about warez which is against xda rules
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portnoy.vitaly said:
I would recommend HOLO HD. Very light, customizable, with nice effects.
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+1

best launcher on JB

always used sense but feel like trying some thing different
will have been asked loads but now we have JB, what are people finding the best launcher, icon sets, fonts
dont want to root my phone as i use apps that will not work on rooted devices
looking for a cool launcher with minimalistic icons and font
thanks for any help

I used apex launcher since it comes with some nice features and widgets. I bought it too so more stuff in it. My fav by far
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XxJibblesxX said:
I used apex launcher since it comes with some nice features and widgets. I bought it too so more stuff in it. My fav by far
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I use nova seen as apex wont work for me on jellybean

cobby911 said:
I use nova seen as apex wont work for me on jellybean
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I use nova!:good:

is there a way to change font on these without rooting,would love google catull font but cant root due to needing apps that wont work on rooted devices

krypthon said:
I use nova!:good:
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My vote goes for Nova too.

combat goofwing said:
is there a way to change font on these without rooting,would love google catull font but cant root due to needing apps that wont work on rooted devices
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anyone i want to use cathull font

Nova. Have been testning almost all of the launchers out there. Allways comming back too Nova.
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Nova Launcher and Apex Launcher are head to head usually. Both are excellent. You can also try Holo Launcher HD or the new Action Launcher Pro. Nova, Apex and Holo are all pretty much the same in terms of features, but Action Launcher is something new.
I use Nova Launcher as I got the paid version for 25 cents during the Google Play 25 billion apps sale. It's fast, works well and has all the features I need.

yeah but Nova launcher has some downsizes...isnt so customable has the others ..but the real benefit(Also) is the Battery..nova consume lowest batter of all launcher..so give it a shot because is a nice launcheer...and also u can try NEXT launcher..because is something different.

Im currently using Atom, on ICS i got better battery life than nova.
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This tread will be better as pool but anyway
I use APEX

why dont u guys use SENSE LAUNCHER ? I like sense beecause it has alot of widgets..and if i change it with NOVA..or apex some widgets will dissaper

nemer12 said:
why dont u guys use SENSE LAUNCHER ? I like sense beecause it has alot of widgets..and if i change it with NOVA..or apex some widgets will dissaper
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The only widget which i miss is the Gallery widget.
Everything else I can find elsewhere.
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i use Nova with different icon packs. i also recommend SS launcher if you are looking for something different.

Personally I just found next launcher quite expensive but a pretty cool launcher and very polished
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Nova Launcher has never let me down...

TSF SHELL:good::good::good::good:

Love next launcher betty slick,can you use nova or apex themes with them
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if you wanna be DIFFERENT, try ssLauncher :good: