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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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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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What is the best launcher?

I was looking around and I found nova and go launcher, I want to know if there are any other good ones
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Avery246813579 said:
I was looking around and I found nova and go launcher, I want to know if there are any other good ones
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personally i like go launcher ex,launcher pro, and adw launcher. just try it

i use apex launcher. based off jelly bean. really light weight. tons of customization. nova launcher is similar and works great as well.

Apex to the top
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It really depends on your preferences, I find stock the smoothest but Nova the most customisable.

Are there any launcher similar to go launcher's folder option within the drawer? That's something that I really like and have only found on go launcher.
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Nova launcher with Nova prime has something similar.

CJHolderUK said:
Nova launcher with Nova prime has something similar.
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I'll try it
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I looked at it, the prime version has it. Thanks
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what about Chameloen?

Personally I don't like Chameleon, you can't add app short cuts on the home screen, widgets are limited and you can't create folders. Granted you can create your own widgets using HTML 5, however this doesn't solve the problem to people who don't know HTML 5. Neither can you use normal widgets as you would on a normal launcher. I suspect there will be more widgets in the future, but for 10usd it isn't worth it.

So Launcher 8 when it come.
Smexi-Nexi

I tried apex but it was way to complicated.
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Well I started out using Nova, then I went to Apex and now I am using Holo Launcher + which is much faster that the two previous launchers.

Holo was to dull to me
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I'm very satisfied with the holo launcher hd!
Dull? There are several options to personalize it..

Spb shell. Great launcher. Nova my second choice.,
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charlie-zulu said:
I'm very satisfied with the holo launcher hd!
Dull? There are several options to personalize it..
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Holo is a bit dull but Holo HD is on par with Apex/Nova but is much faster with less scrolling glitches. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.hololauncher.hd
The HD version is made for JellyBean whereas the regular version is for ICS and lower.

I've been using nova prime and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm bummed that go launcher doesn't work well on the nexus 7. Hopefully they'll figure it out.
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Mysticdroid said:
I've been using nova prime and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm bummed that go launcher doesn't work well on the nexus 7. Hopefully they'll figure it out.
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because its phone based. go launcher hd, if you search itll say for tablet.

I tried go launcher HD and didn't dig the setup. I really like the phablet desktop, if I was using a larger tablet I think it would be perfect.
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ADW Launcher is Back

Remember ADW Launcher from Donut/Gingerbread days? It's back!
ADW Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher
ADWEX: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEwMiwib3JnLmFkd2ZyZWFrLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
Going to give it a try and see how it does when paired up against Nova & Apex.

zephiK said:
Remember ADW Launcher from Donut/Gingerbread days? It's back!
ADW Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher
ADWEX: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEwMiwib3JnLmFkd2ZyZWFrLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
Going to give it a try and see how it does when paired up against Nova & Apex.
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Holy s**t, I gave up on ADW ages ago and jumped to Apex... I'm going to have to give it another shot and see how it compares. Thanks for the heads-up.

It's been a long time I haven't used ADW...
It looks good, I've been playing with screens and settings for 20mn... it feels like home, but better.
The best feature Apex desn't have is changing icons size... Just for that, I could forget Apex and stick to ADW (why creating 128x128 icons when Apex resize them to some tiny half sized icons ?!!)
I've encountered some few bugs (I guess) with theming dock.. nothing important though, as I usually get rid of it and go for full screen
Adding widgets pop up is amazing.. think tablet mode.. 2 panels with previews.. that's trully sexy.. <3

Still runs like **** on the Nexus. Back to Nova Prime.
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Smokeey said:
Still runs like **** on the Nexus. Back to Nova Prime.
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It's a first release. Why so harsh/troll?

zephiK said:
It's a first release. Why so harsh/troll?
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Because it still runs like ****.
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Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Then don't use it, simple as that. No need for the unnecessary language.

cant use adw on my gnexus ;o instant crash when im going into adw settings...running JB Milestone 1..
really annoying =(

Looking good, the only thing I don't like is the auto adjust dock bar, I mean we can't put for ex. 3 icons on the left and have the right side free.

Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Your Nexus must suck cause it's running smooth for me 60 + fps. Thanks for thread OP! Wouldn't of thought to check ADW again lol.

Smokeey said:
Because it still runs like ****.
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Nope, it does run like butter on ice..
Something's wrong with your phone.

fredmode01 said:
Nope, it does run like butter on ice..
Something's wrong with your phone.
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Same here.. he's probably a troll.

Wow. Very good..I always use CM and I love adw. XD. This update is very good. thanks..
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plmosqueda said:
Wow. Very good..I always use CM and I love adw. XD. This update is very good. thanks..
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I wonder if they'd replace Trebucket with ADW as they did back during the CM7 days when ADW was the default launcher.

zephiK said:
I wonder if they'd replace Trebucket with ADW as they did back during the CM7 days when ADW was the default launcher.
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That will be nice. Trebuchet is good but I think that we can do more things with adw. I have some hours with the new adw and works really nice to me and my cm10..XD
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Did ADW ever go anywhere? They brought ICS style like months ago..before I got my Nexus I remember trying it out. In fact pretty sure I was running ICS at the time on my Xperia, so it was my first choice since it had the ICS look and Launcher pro didn't.

I don't particularly like it more than Nova, but at least I don't present my own opinion in such an unpleasant manner. *sets tea down
Jolly good to hear ADW back in business though! Now where did fedrico go..

The revamped ui is AWESOME!! And its super smooth!! Awesome stuff!!
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Hmm.. I don't see the ability to rename folders. Unless it's there and I'm blind .

zetsumeikuro said:
Hmm.. I don't see the ability to rename folders. Unless it's there and I'm blind .
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Just as icons, double tap on any folders, and a pop up appears to delete or edit it.. choose edit and rename..

touchwiz for nexus 4 (4.3) without rom

someone can give me TW launcher for nexus 4 jelly bean (without root )

dvidmolla said:
someone can give me TW launcher for nexus 4 jelly bean (without root )
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TW Launcher is Samsung ...
Take Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher and this Launcher make very nice JOB or look here in XDA TW Launcher 5...

There's one in the galaxy nexus themes and apps section, you'll have to find it, but I've used it before and it works just fine. Or the second alternative is to use the search function and find it, that would have worked instead of creating a new post.

You can't have two launcher without root ... Just search in galaxy nexus themes and apps ull find it its by omarmc as I remember .....just search before post .
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tw launcher
sakunakia said:
You can't have two launcher without root ... Just search in galaxy nexus themes and apps ull find it its by omarmc as I remember .....just search before post .
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but all the TW launcher must rooted phone

Yes when will you change the Launcher2.apk (is TW) then you need root.
Install the Nova Launcher and runs really well.
You can adjust and change as many gestures, icons, dock and more and it runs without stuttering or crash.
For me, the best launcher in Android systems.
look here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=de

dvidmolla said:
someone can give me TW launcher for nexus 4 jelly bean (without root )
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236937

kaiviti2 said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236937
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NO! that launcher is a fake. It is the Galaxy S3 bad dimensioned launcher with changed page indicators to look as S4.
Try this out
Launcher
This is well resized for nexus 4

luiseteyo said:
NO! that launcher is a fake. It is the Galaxy S3 bad dimensioned launcher with changed page indicators to look as S4.
Try this out
Launcher
This is well resized for nexus 4
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This will work with 4.3 but is buggy... the rendering differences between TW and 4.3 frameworks causes the page transitions to be 'flicky' ... not at all fluid.

Why must you do this to a Nexus?

eksasol said:
Why must you do this to a Nexus?
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Because you like TW interface??

^ I second that!
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WTH do you want to pollute a nexus with touchwiz of all things? Makes no sense. As others say use quality like nova /paid version. It is amazing. People root Samsung to get rid of touchwiz. Buy a Samsung
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It's a matter of likes and dislikes. Did anyone stop people from removing touchwiz? Why would you stop someone from installing it then?
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I've had action launcher so just install that swag everywhere and get that guap
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[Q] Resize widgets with stock launcher

Is there any way to resize any widget like CM does with the stock launcher w/Xposed and Gravitybox?

You can resize widgets without any app/hack/whatever on stock launcher on Android.
Just hold the widget and you should be able to resize it by puhing the sides or the top/bottom frames.

username4this said:
You can resize widgets without any app/hack/whatever on stock launcher on Android.
Just hold the widget and you should be able to resize it by puhing the sides or the top/bottom frames.
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That's a negative.
For example, the Pandora widget can be stretched the full width of the screen in CM. I can't do it on the stock launcher.
I'm running 4.4.2 btw.

Dnte1020 said:
Is there any way to resize any widget like CM does with the stock launcher w/Xposed and Gravitybox?
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Yes. The latest version of Gravity Box allows you to resize ANY widget. I've done this with a couple (like sound search widget) that can't normally be resized. :victory:
In the future, please post questions in the Q&A forum. :good:

charesa39 said:
Yes. The latest version of Gravity Box allows you to resize ANY widget. I've done this with a couple (like sound search widget) that can't normally be resized. :victory:
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I have 2.9.5 installed and I cannot find the option that allows that.
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In the future, please post questions in the Q&A forum. :good:
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Sorry, I'm a newb here.

Dnte1020 said:
I have 2.9.5 installed and I cannot find the option that allows that.
Sorry, I'm a newb here.
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No worries. It should be under Launcher Tweaks. It's under the section where you can customize the icon grid layout.
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charesa39 said:
No worries. It should be under Launcher Tweaks. It's under the section where you can customize the icon grid layout.
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There is no option titled launcher tweaks.

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There is no option titled launcher tweaks.
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By looking at the colors of your icons on top, I take it you don't have KitKat on your N7? Maybe Android 4.3? If so, it looks like you have the wrong version of Gravity Box. You need the one with JB at the end (for Jelly Bean) and not the one with KK (for KitKat). That could be why. I'm on 4.4.2 on my N5 and N7, and both have Launcher Tweaks under where it says Media Tweaks.
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charesa39 said:
By looking at the colors of your icons on top, I take it you don't have KitKat on your N7? Maybe Android 4.3? If so, it looks like you have the wrong version of Gravity Box. You need the one with JB at the end (for Jelly Bean) and not the one with KK (for KitKat). That could be why. I'm on 4.4.2 on my N5 and N7, and both have Launcher Tweaks under where it says Media Tweaks.
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I'm running 4.4.2. I just changed the colors of the icons.

Dnte1020 said:
I'm running 4.4.2. I just changed the colors of the icons.
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Oh. My bad. I kind of thought that could've been the case, but just wanted to make sure. That's weird because mine has it. Are you running the "Google Experience Launcher" (or I guess now known as "Google Home Launcher")? I've attached the screenshot of what mine looks like.
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charesa39 said:
Oh. My bad. I kind of thought that could've been the case, but just wanted to make sure. That's weird because mine has it. Are you running the "Google Experience Launcher" (or I guess now known as "Google Home Launcher")? I've attached the screenshot of what mine looks like.
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I'm running the stock launcher.

Dnte1020 said:
I'm running the stock launcher.
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Oh. My bad. I always think of the Google Now Launcher as the stock launcher since it's stock on my N5, and also installed on my N7. I think it may only work with the Google Now Launcher. I would think that it would still give you the option to change it, and just not change anything if it weren't compatible. Sorry. I feel like I foolishly got your hopes up. You should give the Google Now Launcher a try. It works perfectly on the N7. :thumbup:
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But there still is no answer for the question. Can you resize ang widget without using GravityBox?

Dnte1020 said:
Is there any way to resize any widget like CM does with the stock launcher w/Xposed and Gravitybox?
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Most widgets you can re size but there are still a lot you can't and would need some sort of launcher like nova to resize everything