I've tried a fair number of Launchers/Homescreen Apps
but which one has the lowest memory footprint?
Even a dummy one without an app drawer is ok, I can use other ways of getting at my apps/widgets/shortcuts.
Thanks!
I found zeam to be very lightweight but they vary depending what widgets you use
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+1 for Zeam's lightness.
launcher pro!!
Checking the stats LauncherPro its always using .85% of CPU and its smooth as hell.
Regular launcher is lowest men footprint
Next would be launcher+
Then taghome
There is s comparison of 33 different homes out there search for it
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kschang said:
Regular launcher is lowest men footprint
Next would be launcher+
Then taghome
There is s comparison of 33 different homes out there search for it
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Good read
Agree!
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+1 for Zeam's lightness.
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Absolutely :good:
I flashed CM10.1-lemon to my old Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 and while Trebuchet is impressive - I really like it - it's somewhat heavy for my old companion.
So, after trying a lot of launchers I found Zeam which is simply excellent: it's lightweight (then: FAST!), does not hog my smartphone, does support widgets and fits perfectly its role of launching apps.
Nevertheless it isn't the ideal launcher for any 'launcher geek/freak/enthusiast/power user' since it lacks a lot of options you find on more robust alternatives like Trebuchet[0] but still it does admirably well its job.
I totally encourage you guys give it a try if you're running your droids on old HW.
[0] Trebuchet is to KDE SC what Zeam is to LXDE (only that prettier).
Nova, Apex, all these launchers are pretty light nowadays. Kindly don't bring up a 18 months old topic unless it's absolutely necessary!
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I've tried a fair number of Launchers/Homescreen Apps
but which one has the lowest memory footprint?
Even a dummy one without an app drawer is ok, I can use other ways of getting at my apps/widgets/shortcuts.
Thanks!
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I use grenade launcher atm. Also try sf launcher, sicksky launcher, or even lighting launcher. All on the play store.
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Try buzz launcher. Seems to drains less batt than the previous ones that I used.
Quite light. Min
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228kb :good:
Size of the launcher doesn't always correspond to ram usage.
Holo launcher, smart launcher, zeam, all use between 30-40mb ram.
Because of this I prefer holo launcher. One of the few launchers that allow you to hide apps in the app drawer, it's free with no adds. And supports icon packs for multiple launchers. And supports 2.3 and 4.0+.
Go launcher, launcher pro use 40+ mb.
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darklipslide said:
I've tried a fair number of Launchers/Homescreen Apps
but which one has the lowest memory footprint?
Even a dummy one without an app drawer is ok, I can use other ways of getting at my apps/widgets/shortcuts.
Thanks!
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hola launcher v1.1
ram sucks less than 4 mb.
Launcher is 1mb itself
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hola launcher v1.1
ram sucks less than 4 mb.
Launcher is 1mb itself
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Sorry to tell you, it takes 26MB just like the rest of the smallest launchers.
u0_a106 18688 376 356256 26856 ffffffff 00000000 S com.hola.launcher:gettingstart
v2.0 takes even more. It was over 50MB
Zeam takes about 28MB, but it starts real quick. About 1 second on my LG Sunrise.
korrectmethod knows what he's talking about. I haven't seen any decent launcher take less than 20MB memory.
If someone could prove me wrong that'd be awesome.
And no, mini desktop is *not* a decent launcher.
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Has anyone used both & can comment on battery consumption & usability?
I'm using LauncherPro and have a feeling it's not as smooth as it should be on a phone with these specs.
Rooted & have frozen the recommended apps.
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I've tried both of the above launchers and personally feel that Go Launcher EX runs smoother on my Atrix. The only issue I have with it is that the homescreens are limited to 5 x 5. I've cleaned up a lot of the junk apps and am getting decent battery life out of it now. Unplugged since 6 this morning, low to moderate use and I'm at 70% at 2 pm.
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I've tried both of the above launchers and personally feel that Go Launcher EX runs smoother on my Atrix. The only issue I have with it is that the homescreens are limited to 5 x 5. I've cleaned up a lot of the junk apps and am getting decent battery life out of it now. Unplugged since 6 this morning, low to moderate use and I'm at 70% at 2 pm.
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same here. I can't comment on battery usage, but Go Laucher Ex is much smoother than the other two launchers.
i have both of the payed version and have tried go launcher ex i do like how smooth go launcher is but i still use launcher pro plus that is the paid version just like all the stettings for it... battery life is ok ill get a hole day of mod use,and if im going crazy ill get like four....hope that helped
+1 on go launcher
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jimbush3 said:
I've tried both of the above launchers and personally feel that Go Launcher EX runs smoother on my Atrix. The only issue I have with it is that the homescreens are limited to 5 x 5. I've cleaned up a lot of the junk apps and am getting decent battery life out of it now. Unplugged since 6 this morning, low to moderate use and I'm at 70% at 2 pm.
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The reason I think go launcher limits you to 5x5 is so when you put it in landscape every thing fits vertically. I would like to see the app drawer open faster but other than that I love go launcher.
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what should be frozen to get optimal use?
I have paid versions of both and find them both to be smooth. I'm using LauncherPro Plus, as I like it's Facebook & Messaging widgets. Cheers.
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The reason I think go launcher limits you to 5x5 is so when you put it in landscape every thing fits vertically. I would like to see the app drawer open faster but other than that I love go launcher.
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I agree. None of the market launchers are as smooth as motoblur. I keep installing adw, go and or launcher pro and then uninstalling within a few hours because they aren't super smooth in transitions.
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Hm. Am trying Go Launcher since an hour and I have to admit it feels & looks much smoother than LauncherPro..
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Go Launcher EX looks great....
Have to agree too that LauncherPro is not as smooth as it should be with these specs. But I'm still sticking to it since it is more customizable. Guess we just have to wait for the rewrite version of LauncherPro
I'vs used so many launchers like Launcher Pro (Plus), ADW Launcher EX, Go Launcher EX, and so much more 3rd-party launchers, but I always seems to go back to stock GB launcher because of the graphic acceleration and the smoothness even with live wallpapers...
What launcher do you use and why? I really want to know Thanks
Stock, AdwEx, Nemus, Zeam and many more. I haven't found my "Favorite" yet. :-D
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but what do you use most?
I use eclair launcher. Yay slide to open app drawer!
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For slower phones I'm recommending LauncherPro, but for better-equipped mobiles GoLauncher is the best option due to large amount of cust. options, speed and reliability.
On LG GT540 I was using LauncherPro, and now on SGS - GoLauncher.
But what do you use? I'm just curious...
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Nova Launcher.
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ADWLauncher EX
I never heard of nova launcher... How is it?
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I never heard of nova launcher... How is it?
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Nova Launcher is for ICS only.
It's a modified stock ICS launcher that gives your more options and customization.
Default Miui launcher, pretty much always use stock launchers.
Reason being, my attitude to computing devices is simple ...........
everything uses resources. On PC this isn't so much of an issue as PCs can have a deep pool of system resources to dip into. However on a mobile device thats not the case, so if i want my device to function quickly and
accurately then i need to NOT load it up with lots of non critical non productive
processes, that usually do nothing but impress n00bs with eyecandy.
oh, that sounds cool. I'll get that when i get ICS in my Nexus S thanks
TW 4G Launcher for SGSII
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Default Miui launcher, pretty much always use stock launchers.
Reason being, my attitude to computing devices is simple ...........
everything uses resources. On PC this isn't so much of an issue as PCs can have a deep pool of system resources to dip into. However on a mobile device thats not the case, so if i want my device to function quickly and
accurately then i need to NOT load it up with lots of non critical non productive
processes, that usually do nothing but impress n00bs with eyecandy.
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Same here. Default miu launcher works great as is. I have tried lpp,adw go launcher, panda home, sslauncher,vtl and launcher 7.
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I use ADW Launcher Ex because it uses less RAM and is pretty fast IMO.
Go Launcher EX with ICS theme and Go Locker with ICS theme
Nova launcher all the way.
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I use GO Launcher EX and Launcher Pro (I have 2 phones )
Using stock Miui launcher...
but i kinda love thw TW launcher too =]
Tried also the Go launcher and it was actually nice... dont know if its heavy on the system though...
Nova Launcher.
I Installed Go Launcher EX on my SE wt19i over the stock (SE) launcher....and since then my ginger(GO)bread experience has become much more smooth, fast nd exciting...do giv it a try...the best launcher available for mdpi devices...nd the best thing is that it has a lot of additional apps nd widgets which makes android experience ever more beautiful...it's also free to d/l from Google Playstore..!!!
Stock is better IMO.
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Stock much better.i love 4 corners SE defualt
Go, in my opinion, is much better. You can't have folders in app drawer in stock launcher. In stock homescreen you can have 16 icons distributed in 4 corners... you can have the same number of icons in the dock if agruped by folders, which takes less space than the 4 corners.
Launchers are basically a matter of opinion.
In the stock launcher you can have, 4 corners x 4 folders x 4 icons = 64 icons. I actually hardly install more than 10 apps on my phone so i couldnt care less I just want it to be clean, and fast.
dumraden said:
Launchers are basically a matter of opinion.
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Right.
dumraden said:
In the stock launcher you can have, 4 corners x 4 folders x 4 icons = 64 icons. I actually hardly install more than 10 apps on my phone so i couldnt care less I just want it to be clean, and fast.
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Wrong. If you put folder onto corner, it will just go away.
I personally like the smoothness and Sony Ericsson touch of the default launcher.
Lol you're too late to discovered GO launcher
Everyone is actually using it.
Yeah I love go launcher and replacing my stock launcher with that launcher. But imo, stock launcher is much smoother
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i tried couple of launchers including the go launcher but, i do realy like the stock cause it's much smoother to use.
Only one thing I've still used stock launcher is "Walkman Widget". :\
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Only one thing I've still used stock launcher is "Walkman Widget". :\
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Ya...really miss that...can anyone suggest how to get back the walkman widget in Go launcher (if at all possible)..?? thanx in advance...
Izzy Stinson said:
Lol you're too late to discovered GO launcher
Everyone is actually using it.
Yeah I love go launcher and replacing my stock launcher with that launcher. But imo, stock launcher is much smoother
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Not really...actually i'm new to XDA...so just wanted to share my experience...nd i do agree with you...
dumraden said:
Launchers are basically a matter of opinion.
In the stock launcher you can have, 4 corners x 4 folders x 4 icons = 64 icons. I actually hardly install more than 10 apps on my phone so i couldnt care less I just want it to be clean, and fast.
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Totally agree with that..!! nd the same is for me...not more dan 8-12 apps...
other launcher is good, but some stock widget cannot applied, also other launcher eats a lot of RAM,
so, stock xperia home is much better for smoothness and battery life.
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I personally have been using stock launcher always, with a dock and not corners. Why? Because I like it and it is enough for me. Other launchers have lots of functions, but I don't need to those. On my home screen, I just have Beautiful Widgets 4x2 widget and most used apps I have placed on homescreen.
Also, I have noticed higher RAM usage from other launchers(Go, ADW, LauncherPro, some more), smoothness has always been the same for me.
I think Go Launcher is better than stock, but that's only my opinion. It's pretty much customizable and stuff. But I would like to use stock launcher only if the app drawer can be changed to vertical continuous (option you can use with Go Launcher) and the automatic orientation (app drawer) is there a way to change that? I have Arc Launcher instead of the 4 courner that Live has, because I think it looks nicer.
Maybe someone can recommend apps that can put folders in the app drawer or change app drawer orientation, many things you can do without using go launcher maybe i change to stock, but i really like go, i have been using a lot of time and its great.
With launcherpro phone works best.
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rolo143 said:
I think Go Launcher is better than stock, but that's only my opinion. It's pretty much customizable and stuff. But I would like to use stock launcher only if the app drawer can be changed to vertical continuous (option you can use with Go Launcher) and the automatic orientation (app drawer) is there a way to change that? I have Arc Launcher instead of the 4 courner that Live has, because I think it looks nicer.
Maybe someone can recommend apps that can put folders in the app drawer or change app drawer orientation, many things you can do without using go launcher maybe i change to stock, but i really like go, i have been using a lot of time and its great.
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Same here...I like the various options nd customizations available in the go launcher...
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I personally have been using stock launcher always, with a dock and not corners. Why? Because I like it and it is enough for me. Other launchers have lots of functions, but I don't need to those. On my home screen, I just have Beautiful Widgets 4x2 widget and most used apps I have placed on homescreen.
Also, I have noticed higher RAM usage from other launchers(Go, ADW, LauncherPro, some more), smoothness has always been the same for me.
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Hey can you plzzz tell me how to use the stock launcher with a dock instead of corners..?? thanx in advance..
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With launcherpro phone works best.
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Will try it surely...thanx..
360 launcher anyone? It's pretty cool
I mean, among the custom launchers
noob1995 said:
Hey can you plzzz tell me how to use the stock launcher with a dock instead of corners..?? thanx in advance..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375703
There are many options in this topic.
Stock much better
im looking for a launcher that has :
-a five by five grid for apps like the stock one
-landscape mode
-resizable widgets
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xsessive said:
im looking for a launcher that has :
-a five by five grid for apps like the stock one
-landscape mode
-resizable widgets
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You shouldve just searched the forums.. but to answer your question: Apex launcher if ICS or ADW if gingerbread.
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Go launcher ex for gb zero issues
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Nova Launcher for ICS.
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Go launcher ex for gb zero issues
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Plus its free and offers much more functionality than other launchers.
It even supports some absurdly high number of home screens (it 'was' 30 but I dont know if they reduced this or not).
Offers everything you are looking for + the ability to hide apps (useful for those of us who havent gotten around to rooting / debloating yet) and has a pretty low memory footprint. Has alot of features other paid launchers have too.
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Plus its free and offers much more functionality than other launchers.
It even supports some absurdly high number of home screens (it 'was' 30 but I dont know if they reduced this or not).
Offers everything you are looking for + the ability to hide apps (useful for those of us who havent gotten around to rooting / debloating yet) and has a pretty low memory footprint. Has alot of features other paid launchers have too.
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I second this, though I noticed on my nexus a, once I got over 10 home screens it lagged a bit....
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xsessive said:
im looking for a launcher that has :
-a five by five grid for apps like the stock one
-landscape mode
-resizable widgets
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Trebuchet launcher. Free, fast, simple. it's what I am running
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cant find that trebuchet one in my market
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Nova apex and trebucht are for ics and adw works great for GB go llauncher lags more but lil more customizable
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cant find that trebuchet one in my market
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Trebuchet is free through XDA, you will not find it in the market
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20676760
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I use adw ex ....has all the options plus more..I'm using 6x6 looks great on stock rom..rooted..and overclocked...very fast and very stable...
Since im not to acquainted with roms i think ill stick to go launcher but really liked the vids i saw on apex
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It seems ADW and Go Launcher's lagginess are different for different people. ADW was quite a bit slower than Go Launcher for me.
I personally like SSLauncher
GO Launcher + V6 Supercharger = zOOM zOOM
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GO Launcher + V6 Supercharger = zOOM zOOM
I have always liked Nemus
So nobody recommends go launcher or adw for ICS, why?
well im using go launcher on gb. ..and its kinda laggy
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If money doesnt matter a lot for you, go for SPB Shell. It's the best you can make use of for your dual core processor
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Apex Launcher for ICS. Newly released golauncher on GB.
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What is the best launcher for jelly bean???
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It depends on your own taste. Try typing launcher in Play Store.
I personally prefer HoloLauncher.
Wow, if you ask five people you might get five different answers. As eksasol said, it depends on what you like and what you want from your launcher. I've used holo HD, apex, TW, ADW, and of course trebuchet. I just started using holo, its real nice. Apex is a good launcher as well. My suggestion is test them and decide which works for you.
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Yes its depend on your Taste personally i use trebuchet or Apex
Trebuchet on my S3 and Apex on my girlfriend's S2.
Nova with Nova Prime is my fav. It's the only one I use
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What is the best launcher for jelly bean???
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Hi I've read on other threads that there is a new "Android JellyBean Launcher" but unfortunately I cannot find it. Do they mean the out of the box launcher?? If so I do not see what is the purpose...
Anyway if anyone has the answer
I found Xperia Home so fast, stable and it really looks great with some simple but amazing functions..
Nova launcher is the only one i use
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Try Buzz launcher.
ADW
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Already tried nova but it looked heavier. I'll also try buzz
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I am trying smart launcher now... give it a try.. u might like it.... light n simple interface ..
I'm using Holo HD right now, and I can say that its fast and much more customisable than Apex or Nova...... Trebuchet is too heavy on my ROM, takes up about 13 mb of precious space...
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I'm using Holo HD right now, and I can say that its fast and much more customisable than Apex or Nova...... Trebuchet is too heavy on my ROM, takes up about 13 mb of precious space...
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Apex for me was lighter than holo... is this a new release?? because 13mb is really a very small ram consumption (compared to trebuchet / shendu laucher etc etc)
bibile said:
Apex for me was lighter than holo... is this a new release?? because 13mb is really a very small ram consumption (compared to trebuchet / shendu laucher etc etc)
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I wasn't taliking abt ROm... I'm no fan of apps 2 SD, so I prefer internal memory. there trebuchet takes up 13 mb... Holo HD takes just 1 mb.
love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
mrd7rs said:
love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
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yep but no longer supported
bibile said:
yep but no longer supported
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Try Action launcher. Covers are an amazing idea and a great way to have all your favorite widgets easily accessible with out clutter and taking up lots of space on your home screen.
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love xperia laucher.... for simple, small, minimalist launcher, try Zeam.
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Another vote for Zeam. Simple & fast.