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Launcher Pro 0.86

Hi. I wonder if any of you can set the page of the app drawer vertically or horizontally? I've been searching and looking but had no clue at all.
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I just turn my screen and the drawer turns the screen
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monmin said:
Hi. I wonder if any of you can set the page of the app drawer vertically or horizontally? I've been searching and looking but had no clue at all.
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Launcher Pro has never done this. I used to swear by Launcher Pro until I tried Go Launcher for a few days, and now I can't go back. I personally prefer a vertical app drawer, but Go Launcher does have the option of either vertical or horizontal.

Launcher Pro's HUGE lack of updates over the last 4-5 months is very off putting! I like Go Launcher, but it's still a little too buggy.

I cant find option to change home screen and app drawer to landscape mode in Go launcher.Can someone plzz guide?

johncmolyneux said:
Launcher Pro has never done this. I used to swear by Launcher Pro until I tried Go Launcher for a few days, and now I can't go back. I personally prefer a vertical app drawer, but Go Launcher does have the option of either vertical or horizontal.
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Switched to go recently too. Its amazing. It used to be trash but after a month or two I decided to give it another go and its amazing now. I just hate those ugly tabs in the app drawer, I really don't care to have a task manager and app history in my app drawer.
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Now I'm like using ADW Launcher LOL!

Go launcher

Hi,
I installed go launcher on my s3.
my priblem is that whenever i call, i get a weird screen without any options and after a few second i press the buttons and i goes to stock.
How can i change the in call menu and apperience?
If it matters, i use omega 13.
thanks.

Hey. Try not using Go Launcher, (Personal View) i think it is one of the worst launcher out there esp for such a good phone.
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why?
and which one do u have?

BUMP...

fyi, i hav been using Go launcher for months on my stock S3 smoothly, enjoying a few free themes on it.

Use application apex launcher pro. It is awesome.
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any comparison between the 2?

Apex is faster and you can set behaviors setting
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Sorry to differ! But go launcher is one of the best launcher in the market now. And Go can also do behaviour setting. TBH, apex doesn't even comes close to go launchers customizability.
Apex is a light launcher so it is fast, but the pro version costs money! lol. But Go got more themes, more settings to tweak. And I run it super smooth. Oh and it is free!!

rayarny said:
Sorry to differ! But go launcher is one of the best launcher in the market now. And Go can also do behaviour setting. TBH, apex doesn't even comes close to go launchers customizability.
Apex is a light launcher so it is fast, but the pro version costs money! lol. But Go got more themes, more settings to tweak. And I run it super smooth. Oh and it is free!!
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I also prefer Go Launcher, the redraw issue is a pain, but that's the same with all the launchers on Stock ICS

GO
I have full version of Apex, Nova and inspite of that I prefer the GO. I think its the best. Never had any problems with it. The gesture options are most with this.

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
AlanJC said:
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.

Apex Launcher + Holo Locker

Hey guys, I'm using these great apps to replace my launcher and lockscreen.
The problem is: Eventually, when I push the home button and unlock my device, all icons are gone for a few seconds (as if the launcher was restarting). I don't know what is going on and didn't found anything on google.
Does anyone know what is causing this? Any tips?
I know it's probably Holo Locker's fault, but it would be nice to fix that without having to remove it.

fndpena said:
Hey guys, I'm using these great apps to replace my launcher and lockscreen.
The problem is: Eventually, when I push the home button and unlock my device, all icons are gone for a few seconds (as if the launcher was restarting). I don't know what is going on and didn't found anything on google.
Does anyone know what is causing this? Any tips?
I know it's probably Holo Locker's fault, but it would be nice to fix that without having to remove it.
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Sounds like a launcher redraw, I don't know holo locker but in apex you got an option to keep it in memory to reduce those redraws. Maybe try it.
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chrismast said:
Sounds like a launcher redraw, I don't know holo locker but in apex you got an option to keep it in memory to reduce those redraws. Maybe try it.
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I have found the option, I'll give a try.
Thanks

It definitly sounds like launcher redraw. It happened to me very often on my SGSI. Normally after using an app the steals lots of ram or one that stores alot in the cache memory.

U should spend 4$$ on the go launcher holiday special,its a lightweight version of normal go launcher ex witch also includes go locker integrated and it is only 4.7 mb.
A lot of the additional crap from go launcher is gone,but still customizable with themes-text color-icon size-etc..it is so fast,smooth and stable..really a joy to use IMO..

chrismast said:
Sounds like a launcher redraw, I don't know holo locker but in apex you got an option to keep it in memory to reduce those redraws. Maybe try it.
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Problem fixed. Thanks.
zodiaxe66 said:
U should spend 4$$ on the go launcher holiday special,its a lightweight version of normal go launcher ex witch also includes go locker integrated and it is only 4.7 mb.
A lot of the additional crap from go launcher is gone,but still customizable with themes-text color-icon size-etc..it is so fast,smooth and stable..really a joy to use IMO..
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The reason for I never got Go Launcher is because imo it's way customized. And I like the look and feel of the stock android from nexus. But thanks for the tip, I'll watch some videos to see how it is...

fndpena said:
Problem fixed. Thanks.
The reason for I never got Go Launcher is because imo it's way customized. And I like the look and feel of the stock android from nexus. But thanks for the tip, I'll watch some videos to see how it is...
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It is slimmed down about 40%.I personally think that to much crap is filled in free go launcher ex,but the holiday edition is so fast and stable.the reviews on play store is amazing,I mean ppl can't/ won't read OP and also don't uninstall their free go launcher and go locker before installing the paid one.go locker is integrated in the paid version.and ofcause u can not restore your settings from free launcher as this is a completely different launcher,but so what it takes max 30 min to set up your app/widgets on homescreen,if u really have cramped up your homescreens..
Refund it within 15min,I do that quite often if I don't like the apps I just purchased.

[Q] Stock launcher Vs Nova Launcher

Greetings,
I have both, but I want to know which launcher gives the best battery life for the device? Anyone knows about it?
Thanks.

Good Q, I like to know that too and how to stop Stock.
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I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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-Zork- said:
I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life

ExoidX said:
Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life
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After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.

willemhouterman said:
After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.
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Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?

Stock = always best battery but the difference is very minimal so I would go with nova any day
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Unless someone has a concrete objective assessment of the difference my subjective experience in terms of battery consumption is that both launchers, stock and Nova, are pretty similar with frankly no noticeable difference (for my usage)
Personally been using Nova prime for the past 2 weeks and don't think I'll leave it any time soon. Advantages; more functional than stock, most important for me is flexibility of grid size in both home and app drawer in addition to ability to resize icons. More fluid as well

ExoidX said:
Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Well, i have no idea. I don 't use it. I don't think so. But try it. Its free
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Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?

rfarrah said:
Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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If stock lock screen is maintained yes it works, however tap to lock does work only when tapping on status bar in Nova home, not any where else on screen though!

rfarrah said:
Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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Yes it does, you can use knock code or double tap to wake with Nova, but you can only lock it with double tap on the status bar.

ExoidX said:
Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me

ere1nion said:
Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me
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Yes you are right, double tap on any empty part of the screen. You can also set the home button to lock if on the home screen.

If you buy the prime version, download some screen off APP and you can set a double-tap gesture to load that APP and lock tour device.
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Warning about Nova:
I used it on my previous GS3 and I installed it on my LG G3. But I saw that there is a delay before I see a call (= ringing + screen on).
I made a test with a friends and sometimes it rings 3-4 times for the caller before my G3 "wake up".
I came back to the stock launcher and saw that the problem came from Nova.
So now I switched to Apex who is for me nearly the same than Nova.
Maybe It is only me who has this kind of problem, but it worth a test...

So I know this isn't the place to ask but since everyone here is using either stock or Nova. What's the difference between Apex and Nova? I use Apex :/
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Apex is sweet too. Not much difference. I own both.

ExoidX said:
Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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You can make a shortcut to LG Health by going to Shortcuts - activities - LG Health

Hi!
For me, stock launcher is very smooth and battery friendly. At the moment I don't plan to switch to another launcher. Also, in my opinion, the best custom launcher is KK Launcher.
Regards.