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Why replace stock ics launcher

Hey I wanted to know why replace stock ics launcher with another ics launcher!?!?! Would a replacement ics launcher have less of the occasional lag or stutter or improve battery lice!?!?! In just curious thank u . I am on android revolution and like it so I was wondering if changing to one of the other ics launchers would make my experience better. Thank u
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Because you can customize it more and its fun!
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Lol really is that all!?!?!
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Why don't you go ahead and try it out yourself?
See which one you like better.

My phone sits on my dash while I'm driving around, and I rather like it in landscape mode for listening to the radio and such. Stock Launcher doesn't do landscape. I switched to Nova Launcher just for landscape.

tmellen said:
My phone sits on my dash while I'm driving around, and I rather like it in landscape mode for listening to the radio and such. Stock Launcher doesn't do landscape. I switched to Nova Launcher just for landscape.
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It does if you use MCR with landscape capable ICS launcher.

I don't like the ICS launcher so I've been using LauncherPro. I'm surprised it works since it hasn't been updated since May, but it's been 100% smooth and stable. Since it's abandonware, I just hope someone else releases one with the swipe action on the dock icons before LauncherPro stops working.

zephiK said:
Why don't you go ahead and try it out yourself?
See which one you like better.
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That isnt a bad idea what do a majority of u use!?!?!
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Willieumm said:
It does if you use MCR with landscape capable ICS launcher.
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I haven't taken to replacing the ROM yet, just the launcher.
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i used to have HTC Dinc with launcherpro+ and ADW EX. but once i bought GN, the stock launcher blows every other launchers.

zeke1988 said:
i used to have HTC Dinc with launcherpro+ and ADW EX. but once i bought GN, the stock launcher blows every other launchers.
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Do yourself a favor and try out Nova Launcher. It offers all of the benefits of the stock launcher (hardware acceleration) and even the same layout and style of the app drawer and home screen but adds so many additions such as changing the number of rows and columns, changing the number of home screens, landscape mode, adding more icons to the dock at the bottom.

+1 for nova, stock ics launcher with all the needed little extras
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i personally hate having icons/widgets on my screen. i want it kept clean. instead, i use launcher pro and just rely on the 3-page dock at the bottom of the screen. i wish there was a launcher that was just a dock system and allowed you to make all the docks you want.
p.s. i also like the "hidden apps" feature much more then what other launchers offer.

Launchers
So I'm super picky about my phone (Crack Flasher), I have tried a few here is what I have eperienced so far.
Launcher Pro (Was my fav on past devices)
- runs sluggist compared to the ICS launchers, its not really bad, but you don't have the smooth feeling you are now used to on the SGN.
- Has landscape and lots of other goodies
- Will return to this if they upgrade it for ICS to run silky smooth
BRD Launcher
- Runs good, but because you have to use PPI moding it's super annoying when you want to install items or update them
- Couldn't get the landscape to work
Going to try Novo next.
I'm hoping it works with Landscape. I hear that you're ROM has to support Landscape for the Launcher, but this doesn't make sence to me since Launcher Pro works landscape no matter what.
I'll update after I try Novo Launcher...
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Drachnem said:
So I'm super picky about my phone (Crack Flasher), I have tried a few here is what I have eperienced so far.
Launcher Pro (Was my fav on past devices)
- runs sluggist compared to the ICS launchers, its not really bad, but you don't have the smooth feeling you are now used to on the SGN.
- Has landscape and lots of other goodies
- Will return to this if they upgrade it for ICS to run silky smooth
BRD Launcher
- Runs good, but because you have to use PPI moding it's super annoying when you want to install items or update them
- Couldn't get the landscape to work
Going to try Novo next.
I'm hoping it works with Landscape. I hear that you're ROM has to support Landscape for the Launcher, but this doesn't make sence to me since Launcher Pro works landscape no matter what.
I'll update after I try Novo Launcher...
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Update:
I wish I would have tried Novo first.
- Landscape works perfectly (you can shut it off if you dont like it)
- Runs Smooth
- Lots of options
- Can remove search bar
- Grid is super customizable
- Can Hide Icon lables
There are plenty more but you get the point. So far best launcher for ICS on my Gnex.
FYI: Tested all of these on GummyNex. LTE

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476483
How many of the great layouts there do you think were created, or even possible on Stock Launchers?

I read this thread and installed Nova Launcher. It is a really nice ICS launcher, the best ICS launcher and one of the best launchers out there. Only reason I really got it was because of the landscape orientation. Google messed up there.

Which launcher?

Just wondering what launchers people are using on their zenfones? Do you stick with zen, use google now, or one of the other launchers? I like Zen well enough, and it's nice to have double tap sleep functionality in any space across the home screen, but on the other hand Zen is kind of wasteful of space, which negates the effect of having a large screen.

I'm using Google Now Launcher and I use Gravity Screen to turn screen on and off. Works well and doesn't seem to drain battery badly.

Out of the box launcher in use here and it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used... and I've used quite a lot. This device is truly a pleasurable one to use.
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The zen launcher is OK, but I keep going back to ADW.

NOVA Launcher
I use Nova Launcher. It's the best. It's pretty light as well.
the double tap to sleep and double tap to wake works well with this launcher as well.

Nova Launcher here too!

nova launcher

Hi , How you enable double tap functionality in Nova launcher?

harpreet.s said:
Hi , How you enable double tap functionality in Nova launcher?
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Use soft lock screen
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Nova launcher prime here....

The Google Now launcher is pretty good, so is Nova launcher.

I am still a fan of the ZenUI launcher. Very smooth, lots of features.

Google now, double tap still works on the lock screen, haven't rooted it yet but got used to do the greenify+lock thing.
Edit: Just found by mistake that double tap to lock still works on the status bar, no matter what are you running in the foreground.

crack HTC Blinkfeed (sense launcher) working very well...

TSF Launcher 3D Shell works fine

Dodol Launcher or Smart Launcher 3
I used to always use SL and when I got this phone I started running SL3 on it. Works great if you like the way SL changes how your phone's basic functions work. I was looking for something a little more simple and since then, I installed Dodol Launcher. I run it with status bar and dock both hidden, and instead just use gestures to open app drawer, launcher menu and notifications. For me, it feels really nice running it like this.

Have been using the stock Zen launcher in the new single layer mode for a couple of days now. Really like it - simple, clean and very fluid, with an economy of swipes and taps needed to do stuff. It's like iOS (and therefore appeals to my ocd need for neatness and the symetry of a nice grid ) but is better because you still have all the Android/ASUS UI customisability if you want it.

I use action Launcher 3

+1 For Nova Launcher Prime, most tweakable, very light 25-35Mb RAM and very fast. :good:
I was using SlimLauncher (Lightest I have tested other than my poor man's MTK 5Mb Launcher LoL) from slimroms with another phone and for ~5Mb more RAM you get all these with Stock ROM since SlimLauncher does barely has any customization or a settings app. Never looked back again for over a year since using Nova.
Asus Launcher is not bad. It necessitate an option to reduce all these visual effects and decrease the heavy RAM usage versus Nova Launcher Prime.

dan8541 said:
I use action Launcher 3
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Same here, I was using Nova Launcher but I like the simplicity of Action Launcher 3

Nova Launcher on OP3 ?

I have nova Prime, have used Nova for years of phones. The one issue I have with it is no shadow feature on the stock icon them.. You simply can't have a colorful or brighter style wallpaper if you don't have shadows !
Does anyone else use nova launcher and agree/disagree and if not nova, what do you use instead of nova for shadow enabled icons ?

I use Nova..
And honestly I stopped using it as the oneplus home is sufficient for me.

I also have Nova Prime. I mostly use it because I paid for it but I do prefer the look of Nova compared to the OOS Launcher and I like being able to remove the google search bar from the desktop. Also the App Drawer is not to my liking in OOS. I have never worried about shadows for Icons but maybe you could message the Nova Developer and make a request for that feature. Peace

I use Nova Prime for one simple reason. I like the OP3 launcher fine myself, and actually like the shelf widget.. however, if you remove the google search bar, the space can't be used and causes the widgets to sit lower on the screen. No bueno.
Installed Nova and setup and after a couple of performance adjustments, am finding its every bit as speed as OP3 launcher with widgets able to be adjusted as I'd like.

I use Nova Prime but the main reason is the ability to change grid the way i want it and have lots of costumisation. I use Cobalt icons and look great. Have used LG G3, Zenfone 2 and now OP3, and even tried the stock launcher but Nova win all the time... For me is the best launcher in market (there are lots of other lauchers that are also great)

I use nova and use custom icon sets so I don't run into this issue

Pixel Launcher

I've tried the new pixel launcher and I like it. I'm sure once my new pixel xl arrives the launcher will even get better. I've since gotten rid of the pixel launcher and have setup my Nova launcher to imitate the pixel close enough and still keep the ability to modify it. This is my point. Why hasn't Google of all companies made a launcher that unless I've missed something lacks the ability for even minor modifications. I'm not asking for Nova types of mods, maybe little basic like being able to change icons or adding dock pages. I hate having my pages littered with icons or even folders. I usually add dock pages and keep my folders in there leaving a clean looking phone. So for me anyway if whatever launcher won't allow me to do those couple things I won't use it. I'd anyone else out there that would love just the ability to do little modifications?
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jarnoldsr said:
I've tried the new pixel launcher and I like it. I'm sure once my new pixel xl arrives the launcher will even get better. I've since gotten rid of the pixel launcher and have setup my Nova launcher to imitate the pixel close enough and still keep the ability to modify it. This is my point. Why hasn't Google of all companies made a launcher that unless I've missed something lacks the ability for even minor modifications. I'm not asking for Nova types of mods, maybe little basic like being able to change icons or adding dock pages. I hate having my pages littered with icons or even folders. I usually add dock pages and keep my folders in there leaving a clean looking phone. So for me anyway if whatever launcher won't allow me to do those couple things I won't use it. I'd anyone else out there that would love just the ability to do little modifications?
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Exactly my concern as well. I'm a long time Nova Launcher user like you are, but you'll probably get a truer Pixel Launcher experience with Action Launcher. Pixel widgets, app drawer, folders and quick pop up menus that you see in Pixel Launcher also work in the latest version of Action Launcher.
Not only that, but Action Launcher sizes the Pixel Launcher wallpapers correctly, which is a big reason I'm using it right now.
Back to your point... I'm hoping that Google will finally allow the same customization with Pixel Launcher as they do with the Google keyboard nowadays (changing themes, etc...). I don't want to lose any of the features that are exclusive to Pixel Launcher by using something else, but I also need that customization.

Can I please know some great lag free launchers/ui paid or free for Moto Z Play ?

Hello all,
I am about to get the new moto z play as the seller has not shipped it yet, and in moto z play after coming from htc one m8 with its good sense ui and classic/freestlye layout themes, i will not want to use/keep the stock feel. So I want experts kind help, to tell me some great and importantly lag free launchers/ui paid or free for Moto Z Play ?
Just want to also tell that I will never root it. So no answers on custom roms, etc needed.
Will highly appreciate the answers. It may help many more too!
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Hi,
Take a look at Nova Launcher.
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Sony Xperia launcher 206b is Fab...
My link.
No folder bug pertained to KitKat on Moto phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51598290&postcount=1
Dev's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Some say it is not as good (as it was,) on Marshmallow.
Edit, sadly I just realized wallpapers do not work.
No so, on our phone, albeit has one minor issue not showing all of the bottom row of app drawer icons. So the labels get chopped. For this I have a work around. Folders work, backup and restore and everything else.
Screenshot minus wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3975999&stc=1&d=1482369835

Action Launcher 3 Pro is love <3

Stock launcher is actually fairly nice with little to no bloat. That being said I loaded Nova Prime since I had it already and love the tweaks it allows.

I personally use T-UI (called Shell launcher on the Play Store). It is completely different from the stock launcher and is lag free, but unless you like using a linux terminal you will not like it.

Action Launcher 3 Pro, Nova Launcher.

I have paid Nova with a live wallpaper and a white line icon pack to go with my black theme, and even with animations at stock speed and using the transition animations in Nova, it's super smooth.

I've been using Smart Launcher for awhile now.. find it to be really smooth and unbloated
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Nova. I believe they have an offer/discount for the premium version on the playstore

xxsilentazasinxx said:
Action Launcher 3 Pro is love <3
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I chose this, its very good!

i prefer stock launcher, on my previous phone i used pixel launcher

aviwdoowks said:
My link.
No folder bug pertained to KitKat on Moto phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51598290&postcount=1
Dev's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Some say it is not as good (as it was,) on Marshmallow.
Edit, sadly I just realized wallpapers do not work.
No so, on our phone, albeit has one minor issue not showing all of the bottom row of app drawer icons. So the labels get chopped. For this I have a work around. Folders work, backup and restore and everything else.
Screenshot minus wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3975999&stc=1&d=1482369835
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Please forgive me for quoting myself.
I do not think most of you realize what a great launcher this is.
Let me count the ways...
Instantly sort apps by date, most used or name
Migrate browser favs which I have saved to many home pages, in various folders, after a FDR or to others phones. This is part of it's backup feature.
It is fast.
You do have to put up with a black only wallpaper and an app drawer that hides some of is bottom row. Which you can work around by touching the icon to see the whole row.
See pics.
Snip rant...

Action Launcher 3 Pro. Without a doubt one of the best launchers I've used and loaded with features. It makes it easy to replicate a Nougat look too.

Commented about lag in another thread on stock rom. Glad I'm not the only one.
If there is any way to make software fast instead of smooth please lmk. Every animation is off and it still chokes on a single factory widget.

Go to this forum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/themes/root-pixel-look-moto-z-play-t3580446

Evie Launcher is the best. I think
Evie Launcher is free and adfree.
No lags... light weight with lot of features. better than default Oreo UI

Nova launcher here for the past 5 years fast smooth and very customisable.