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[DISCUSSION] What launcher you prefer on Jelly Bean?

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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Nova Prime only because of Unread Count notification (on Gmail, MMS and Phone). Also the backup and restore function has proved very nice to me in a few ocasions

Amowagou said:
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.

MДЯCЦSДИT said:
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.

Are there any custom launchers based on jelly bean yet?

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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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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Why? Just why?

nbell13 said:
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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dschreiber69 said:
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

godisanatheist said:
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

gpfnzl said:
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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Aokp/Team Skyfire

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 is using?

Just curious what launcher everyone uses? Pros/Cons?
Thanks!

sandman512 said:
Just curious what launcher everyone uses? Pros/Cons?
Thanks!
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Nova
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redline57 said:
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.

All stock homey
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TW

Touch wiz
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nova
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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.

yousefak said:
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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Stock TW

stock jelly bean

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.

freeza said:
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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Best ICS Launcher for Captivate Glide?

What's the best Ice Cream Sandwich launcher out there for the captivate glide ?(unrooted, running gingerbread 2.3.6) I've been trying to find one with the app drawer card stack animation running smoothly but haven't had much luck. I downloaded the Holo launcher but that was laggy in the app drawer. I heard that the apex launcher/nova launcher are MUCH better and bring the true stock ics feel to touchwiz but unfortunately we need ICS to get that. Any other alternatives??
Thanks

Holo Launcher has the card stack. but there's a lot of better ones on ICS>

i have been using apex launcher and love it.

Nova Launcher

Apex Launcher, hands down.

Apex w/ jellybean HD theme.
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I like Nova launcher !
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Nova launcher ! ! !:d

I'm using GoLauncher EX with a Jelly Bean theme, but I think I'm gonna try Nova and/or Apex after hearing from y'all.
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I would say that I only care to use go launcher ex, but I've seen some pretty cool stuff out of awm pro and apex lately.
I927UCLG9 Stock ICS 4.0.4
keyboard back light fix
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twinsfan14 said:
I'm using GoLauncher EX with a Jelly Bean theme, but I think I'm gonna try Nova and/or Apex after hearing from y'all.
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I know right lol, makes me kinda feel old tech
I927UCLG9 Stock ICS 4.0.4
keyboard back light fix
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+1 for apex
Tappin' Typin'

The GO Team has begun to sneak some stuff into their other apps like GO SMS...and doesn't really have that many extra features for ICS.
Nova Launcher is great ^__^

Tried Apex and Nova, and I still seemed to like GO better.

Is there an ICS-style launcher that has the edit features ADW has? I like being able to easily change an icon/name/etc for the misc apps on my homescreen, and I don't think I'd give that up just to look like ICS.

bakageta said:
Is there an ICS-style launcher that has the edit features ADW has? I like being able to easily change an icon/name/etc for the misc apps on my homescreen, and I don't think I'd give that up just to look like ICS.
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Apex. I was a long time ADW EX user and Apex is essentially ADW for ICS. The only thing it doesn't have is the desktop dots feature that I liked to use to quickly navigate screens.
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He is lookin for a gingerbread launcher with ics style
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She, and no, I meant an ICS-style launcher that works in our ICS leak, not an ICS-themed launcher for older versions. Sorry if I wasn't clear about that, and thanks Simba, I'll give Apex a shot.

Umk.. my bad
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Touchwiz 5 JB theme?

Is there a touchwiz 5 jelly bean theme?
EDIT: When I say jelly bean theme I mean a touchwiz 5 theme for cm10 and aokp and all those jelly bean roms with theme chooser.

There's an add-on, where it includes few features from touchwiz, and the launcher. Best way to taste touchwiz, in my opinion.
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz

Are u serious... they look the same.
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dakota.breeden said:
Is there a touchwiz 5 jelly bean theme?
EDIT: When I say jelly bean theme I mean a touchwiz 5 theme for cm10 and aokp and all those jelly bean roms with theme chooser.
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Go to Playstore, type in Touchwiz 5. You will see a theme for AOKP/CM10 theme chooser.
Great theme, been using it since it first came out.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=touchwiz+5
Made it easy for you.

I've been using TW5 themes on my GN and N7 for a long time. Probably my all time favorite.
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can i flash TouchWiz Jelly Bean Addon 1.3.3 on my nexus running 4.2.1??

samersh72 said:
can i flash TouchWiz Jelly Bean Addon 1.3.3 on my nexus running 4.2.1??
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Yes but people have reported that there are some missing Samsung framework that makes it look weird
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