Wondering especially if folks who had been using say ADW or LauncherPro have now opted for Sense and how they like comparatively.
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HTC Sense, not because I want to, but because with our phones not being rooted, and HTC Sense being so deeply integrated, it is almost pointless to run another launcher, as they both will be running at the same time no matter what you set as default.
Sense
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HTC Sense, not because I want to, but because with our phones not being rooted, and HTC Sense being so deeply integrated, it is almost pointless to run another launcher, as they both will be running at the same time no matter what you set as default.
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umm..this is not true... Like any launcher, if you are not currently using Sense as your default launcher it does not run. Sure HTC still has processes and what not running on the phone. Mostly for their integrated apps. But the widgets and launcher itself are not using memory if they are not running.
sense... if I didnt want to run sense I would get the nexus... I know everyone has a preference but why get the greatest phone on earth and take away its soul?
adw ex ehh jk sense
Don't like sense since I can't hide the taskbar and dockbar. So I use adw x
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I have licenses for ADW EX and Launcher Pro, and I'm sticking with Sense for now. I also have SPB launcher, and may try that one out.
The phone has just been solid and run very well with the stock browser so I figure why mess with it.
Great thing though with the quick settings in the pulldown menu you don't have to worry about finding widget replacements for the radios anymore when you switch launchers.
So far I have stuck with Sense. I have not been a fan of Sense in the past and have a paid subscription to ADW EX. In my opinion I have never used a phone that had the hardware capabilities to run Sense the way it is meant to be ran, until now. the 3DEV0 is more than capable of running it and runs it quite well actually. I may still give ADW EX a shot, but for now I am giving Sense a chance to win me over which is something it has not done yet.
Sense...for now
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ADW Launcher EX. Sense's bottom bar irritates me too much, and the exceedingly tall vs. wide screen is perfect for a 4x5 layout instead of the 4x4 default.
GO Launcher
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sense but itching to try adw
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umm..this is not true... Like any launcher, if you are not currently using Sense as your default launcher it does not run. Sure HTC still has processes and what not running on the phone. Mostly for their integrated apps. But the widgets and launcher itself are not using memory if they are not running.
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My processes tell me differently
Started out with SPB 3D Shell, but been using sense the last day or so just to get to know it.... Pretty sweet so far. Probably bounce back and forth.
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Both launchers are great IMO, but I've usually leaned toward LauncherPro. I haven't installed either on my MT4G, and am curious to know what other MT4G owners prefer to run on their phone (after rooting, of course).
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Both launchers are great IMO, but I've usually leaned toward LauncherPro. I haven't installed either on my MT4G, and am curious to know what other MT4G owners prefer to run on their phone (after rooting, of course).
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adw launcher all the way.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/fluxed-adw-theme/com.asimonds.fluxed
with that adw.theme.
[i bought adw.notifier too]
then put on something with a black wallpaper=ooommmggg
speed+eye candy
I just tried both and ADW is slow as a dog on my phone. LauncherPro flies faster than I remember it running on my old MT3G, but sadly I can't install/use any of the HTCSense widgets (most importantly the weather/clock one).
Keep HTCSense or LauncherPro? Hmmm.
I have been using LauncherPro Plus for over a week now. Decided to try ADW today. Although there are definitely some more customization options on ADW theme wise, LPP seems to run faster and more consistent. I will be sticking to LPP.
Also, the old version of fancy widget or the paid beautiful widget app can replace the sense ui weather/clock.
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LPP all the way, by far the best. Get beautiful widgets if you want the sense style clock and the LPP widgets are just as good as the sense widgets.
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LPP all the way, by far the best. Get beautiful widgets if you want the sense style clock and the LPP widgets are just as good as the sense widgets.
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same here... I love Launcher Pro and have been using Beautiful Widgets since they came back after the C&D from HTC, between the speed of Launcher Pro (not to mention the 2 extra launcher bars) and the customization of Beautiful Widgets you can't go wrong.
LPP! i love how fast it is and the widgets are amazing! the ability to also resize a widget on the fly is wondering
I tend to use Launcher Pro Plus more than ADW but both are excellent.
Used to go back and forth between these 2 before lpp. the widgets just put it a step ahead, 4 me. both are good though
Launcher Pro with translucent widgets is the best!
what do you all mean by "fast"?
like the scrolling speeds?
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what do you all mean by "fast"?
like the scrolling speeds?
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Yes that and opening speeds of the apparently drawer. U can customize the speeds via advanced options.
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I like both adw and lp, but my experience has been that lp is alot smoother
lp for me is the best also ...... its fast is clean and its smooth i got the regular one not the paid one......
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I love LP but im using ADW now and i havent seen any slowdowns at all and i like the themes, maybe since its newer to me im digging it more now, i been using launcher pro since it first came out
yea both are great launchers and i have been using LPP since it came out too but lately ive been using ADW since it has many different themes and with the TeamSilence Iced Galcier Rom V1.0 and the Gr8Gorilla 1.7 Ghz OC, ADW doesnt lag at all... so it gives me speed and extreme customization too IMO... my suggestion is download both then see which one suits your needs...
+1 for LPP. I love the calendar widget and the dock with the glass background.
First time trying to use launcher pro, downloaded it from Market and can not find it any where. Went into my app drawer and t isn't there, checked settings ect. and isn't there either. What the heck am I doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated.
Didn't think I was that much of a knuckle head but obviously I am.
Thanks,
Vinny
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+1 for LPP. I love the calendar widget and the dock with the glass background.
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Spanked it on the nail!
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First time trying to use launcher pro, downloaded it from Market and can not find it any where. Went into my app drawer and t isn't there, checked settings ect. and isn't there either. What the heck am I doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated.
Didn't think I was that much of a knuckle head but obviously I am.
Thanks,
Vinny
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Click your home button. You should have an option to launch HTC Sense or Launcher Pro.
Click Launcher Pro and now you're using that as your home launcher. If you click on the Menu button from home, you'll now see a Preferences selection. That's how you can customize Launcher Pro.
If you decide you like it, when you click the home button, make sure you check the box to make it your default launcher.
Hi Guys,
Quick question out of Adw launcher and LauncherPro or Go Launcher Which is the best to use??
I want Photo Widgets But it seems theses Home replaceMents Dont have them
Launcher pro and ADW use to have Photo widgets but not anymore
do you guys have any ideas or should i just stick to Sense
KiK me at username CellOo
thanks​
I use adw now....been for about 7 mo.that now...I used to use LP....been a while tho....but I'm almost positive that LP had the people widgets but adw doesn't.....I guess it all comes down to personal preference....but there's a TON in the market....but I.always though.adw was a bit more stable
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Yea LP does have peolpe widget but was seeing if any home replce ment had a photo frame widget​
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a_droid.pictureframe&feature=search_result
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.deanstudios.frameme&feature=related_apps
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.thinkjava.androidphotowidgetfree&feature=related_apps
Actually, I've been using 'HE Launcher 2' lately (free from the market) and I love it. You can choose from all the popular docks (including a perfect Sense rosie, stock Gingerbread, Samsung, Froyo, espresso, blur, etc.), it has swipe-to-hide notification bar feature that works perfectly, and you can completely customize the size of your homescreens AND widgets.
Plus, Custom transitions, a blazing fast FULL app drawer, supports live wallpaper too..
I added a flip-clock with fancy widgets home, so now my phone LOOKS like it's running the Stock launcher, but it's waaay faster.
Check it out:
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handlerexploit.launcher.reloaded2
R WE NOT PHONES?!?
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i rather have no witgets with the launcher and then choose one from the market, just because you get to try and pick the one you like most
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i rather have no witgets with the launcher and then choose one from the market, just because you get to try and pick the one you like most
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i use adw launcher
I have been using LP for a while now, sense was driving me nuts lol.
The stock android photo frame widget will work with any launcher..
Try out Go Launcher, it's free with alot of different themes and widgets (including a people, messaging, and Facebook widget)
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Go launcher EX works wonders for me , couple it with the pure messenger and calendar and built in FB widget its stunning.
So I know this might seem funny to some people...
But I REALLY love the people widget that Sense has that lists favorites along the left but their last interaction next to them. Like latest facebook status, or call timing, or text message, etc.
Does any replacement launcher offer something similar?
Or is there a standalone app/widget that can do this?
If so, I definitely wouldn't mind parting with Sense...
I know that I'm not the only Launcherpro user out there!
Honestly I originally chose LPP because of the sense like widgets, but with the addition of themes (icon and widget) and transition animations, I really can't use anything else.
Plus I've found LPP to be more responsive than go or Adw, but i know many would argue on this point.
Really its just personal preference- they're all great launchers.
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ADW
+10 char
I'm anxious to see which launcher will be the first to be in 3D, similar to the EVO3D commercials, which shows the Sense home screen in 3D.
I have tried all launchers outhere and always go back to launcher pro. If you know how to set it up you'll have the smoother best looking launcher. LP is running at a cap 60fps scrolling with no lag. Transition effect "scale" and even iphone user are shock in how much more smoother my launcher is compare to an iphone 4. The widget are awesome too. Im using facebook, calendar and bookmark with honeycomb theme. Would not go back to any other launcher again. If anyone mention stutter or lag in LP is because they have not set it up right in the setting cause i was getting lag at first too.
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I have ADW EX and LPP, the only complaint I have with LPP is the app drawer animation seems incredibly choppy.
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I have ADW EX and LPP, the only complaint I have with LPP is the app drawer animation seems incredibly choppy.
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Bad configuration in the setting, had the same problem, now is running smooth as butter.
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Go launcher ex with honeycomb theme? Yes plz
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A bit off topic, but I use adw, and I can't get it to Stick. When I hit home, sense comes back up. I used to get a choice, and could check use this choice always so adw would come up when I hit home. Anyone know how to get it back?
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A bit off topic, but I use adw, and I can't get it to Stick. When I hit home, sense comes back up. I used to get a choice, and could check use this choice always so adw would come up when I hit home. Anyone know how to get it back?
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Go to /settings/applications/manage apps/all/HTC sense.....and click on clear defaults. Then try hitting home button.
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so here it is, a once and for all......
BATTLE of LAUNCHERS
Go Launcher Ex VS Rosie VS Apex VS Nova VS ADW VS GDE VS ZEAM VS Ts Shell VS 360 VS Spb Shell VS Panda Home VS Launcher Pro VS Launcher7 VS Android Severn Pro VS Launcher (default)
Let the battle commence
please give your reasons why
Go Launcher Ex, with Go Notification added on, also, skinned ics/cyanogen
Go Keyboard, skinned ics blue with arrows
Go Contacs/dialer, skinned ics blue
Go SMS, skinned ics blue
by far the most customizable, and superior launcher ui, ive tried, with loads of advanced features in all of them above, regualr updates, and hundreds and hundreds of 3rd party add-ons
Using nova launcher right now and I like it. Works really good. Before ICS I used adw ex and launcher pro.
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I'm using golauncher aswell, would be using others if I could, half these new launchers aren't compatible with sense 3.0
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NOVA
I have never been a fan of launchers, I like sense everytime I set up a launcher I would always go back to sense. I have found that I really like NOVA and have been using it now for a few day and I think Im actually gonna keep it.
I havent tried Apex though... going to go dl it now
Voted for Rosie as it's the funnest to theme along with the widgets. Plus in Sense the 3D effects are much smoother than launchers with similar transitions (and it looks better imo)
Go launcher Ex. I like the widgets and themes.
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I am back on ADW EX and still feel it offers the best UI with hidden dock, gestures, customizable, widget resizing, etc. Dev support is now pretty much dead unfortunately.
Still love Launcher Pro Plus. He made some great widgets, but not quite as good as ADW. Again dev support appears dead.
Go Launcher is very good, I just got sick of the bookmarks widget switching back to navigation. For a widget lover like me it's alot of options. Great support.
The ONLY thing I like about Rosie is the widgets. Best in class widgets. Can't customize, number of home screens,... Without a scrolling dock it won't suffice for me.
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Used ADW alot when I was on gingerbread. But since switching to ICS I went from NOVA to Apex. To me Apex just seemed smoother.
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One more for apex here...
here is my own personal rundown:
1. Apex
2. GO L EX
all others in my opinion lack the functionality and clean ass look of both of those. GO launcher was the only one I would even touch before ICS was available for the 3D. Apex is designed for ICS imo because it is the only OS that will run it cleanly.
Downside to both is that they are memory hogs. Apex launcher accumulates memory usage over a period of time (I have seen it as high as 60mb) but a quick restart cleans it up to 30 or so.
Rosie for me. The whole sense experience has it's detractors but it's one of the reasons why I even looked at an HTC phone. With 3.6 and 4.0 reducing the bloat and cleaning up it makes it an even more attractive option.
Yes sure it doesn't have the flexibility and functionality of other launchers but the look and the amazing widgets IMO plays a large part in making our phones stand out. It's always nice to have the choice though.
I dont think that any launcher can beat Go Launcher Ex. Simple it's the best.
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I have been using Lightning Launcher on all my devices for quite a while now.
It's blazing fast and incredibly customizable, just not as intuitive/user-friendly as popular launchers like Go Launcher.
You can have a desktop that's freely scrollable on both x and y axis. There's support for widgets, but scrollable widgets are harder to use in said free mode, obviously.
It's one of the very few launchers that's written from scratch and is not based on the stock aosp launcher. Give it a try if you want to see something new. Just don't expect the same level of user interaction that Go Launcher of even TSF Shell offer.
It takes some time to get used to it, but in my opinion, it's perfectly worth it
The best launcher after "htc Sense" is Apex
I've been using MiHome for ics. It works nicely.
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Holo is amazing.
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Using mainly go launcher ex, but I have nova, sense 3.6 (Sensation 4g) and apex on my phone and I have been slowly but surly setting them up. Nova is fast and buttery smooth and so is apex but I like nothing beats the customization of go launcher ex for me.
Nova launcher ftw
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Voted for Rosie, the reason why I choose HTC devices is sense, HTC without sense will make no sense
For me,Sense is the best!
The launcher seems limited, and even worse, has some pretty big performance issues. It seems fast *for the most part*, but relatively frequently, when I go to close or launch an app there is a pause or delay. Anyone else experience this?
So who else has ditched the Sense 4 launcher for Nova or something else?
I, personally, like some of the widgets offered through Sense, however I do not like the limitations. The things that pushed me to switch primarily are 4x5 rows/columns for icons and such along with a superior dock setup. Stock sense with an app drawer and 4 options is just too limited. I made the jump for Nova launcher when my OG Evo was running ICS and purchased the paid app and have not regretted it once. 3 sets of dock bars, refined folders nestled within them, along with my 4x5 screens. I miss a very few of the sense widgets, but most of them I have replaced with Android Pro Widgets (free version is enough for me on this one).
Just my overall 2 cents. Plus some of the stutters with sense seem to be absent on Nova
Other than the inexplicable restarts after some applications, I think it's being locked into the 4x4 grid that will be the end of the Sense 4 launcher for me. If it was just 4x5 I could look past a lot more of the other things.
I've been using Nova. It's like butter.
Thanks for the feedback, guys. Been using Nova and I love it too. Shame I can't use some of the Sense widgets though. I was really starting to like the calendar and the people widget. Not worth the hassle of using the launcher, though.
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Thanks for the feedback, guys. Been using Nova and I love it too. Shame I can't use some of the Sense widgets though. I was really starting to like the calendar and the people widget. Not worth the hassle of using the launcher, though.
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I am not sure of the calendar, but the people widget in Android Pro Widgets i *think* is very very similar to the sense ones. Check it out, may be worth your time!
If Sense 4.0 had landscape mode for the home screen, it would be PERFECT. I am addicted to the calendar widget which is what is keeping me stuck on Sense. I tried NOVA and think it is the best launcher I have tried. Nova is super fast and has landscape mode. If it could use Sense widgets it would be a no brainer to switch.
Do any of you know if ANY launcher out there supports sense widgets?
I have used Go Launcher EX since the beginning of time, and love it
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Launcher Pro maybe?
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I use Go Launcher and loving it. Here is my home screen...
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Apex pro is top dog for ics roms. Much better than nova. After U install, go into settings, advanced, and change update to betas so U get the newest.
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I use Go Launcher and loving it. Here is my home screen...
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What clock widget are you using?
touch_rules said:
What clock widget are you using?
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Its from Beautiful Widgets and its called "Roboto Clock"
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I like sense 4 too, along with some of the widgets, but I leave my phone on the kickstand all day at work so having a landscape desktop is more important to me.
I tried both Apex and Nova. I'm currently using Nova (free version so far) and it's working great for me. I like that you can customize the rows/columns in both of those launchers.
Title says it all. I've been cycling between sense, apex, go, and nova, but can't decide which one to stick with. I'm leaning towards nova. What do you guys think about your launchers?
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Title says it all. I've been cycling between sense, apex, go, and nova, but can't decide which one to stick with. I'm leaning towards nova. What do you guys think about your launchers?
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Apex. Smoothness period
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I'm pretty impressed with Sense 4.0. My OG Evo was senseless 100% of the time, but I don't feel bogged down by it this time around.
I still have Apex installed and use it too... But find that I don't mind using sense.
Honestly, if someone modified sense to
A) accept gestures and b) added one more row to the home screen
I don't think I would really leave it.
The "frequent" tab in the app drawer and native folder support makes all the difference.
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Nova for the drawer tabs.
Apex
Swyped from my eVo
Nova. Been using it since ICS launched.
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I'm pretty impressed with Sense 4.0. My OG Evo was senseless 100% of the time, but I don't feel bogged down by it this time around.
I still have Apex installed and use it too... But find that I don't mind using sense.
Honestly, if someone modified sense to
A) accept gestures and b) added one more row to the home screen
I don't think I would really leave it.
The "frequent" tab in the app drawer and native folder support makes all the difference.
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I agree...they made some quality improvements to it.
I normally switch the launcher quick but this time I'm still on Sense...not bad!
HTC Sense 4.
Mainly because I'm a Sense fan, I don't have a legit reason why .vs other launchers but it's what drew me to HTC.
Before it was just because they made the best WinMo phones.
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Nova. Been using it since ICS launched.
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Yup. Same here. I suppose mist of the things I like about it could probably be found in other launchers. Familiarity, I suppose. I like the adjustable transparency in app drawer, and resize all Widgets, and changing desktop grid (which i know is available in other launchers, well,...except sense)
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Sense 4.
Since PPC days.
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Nova. I'd go Sense if they would add 1 more row to the screens and give me a larger / scrolling dock
I used to be a huge fan of LauncherPro until the developer dedicated all his time and effort to a music app and abandoned the launcher replacement that everyone loved. I just stick with Sense because I know I won't have to worry about any issues.
I like apex, up to seven customizable icons in the dock and landscape homescreen.
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Oh, I almost forgot. Nova allows for vertical scroll in app drawer, which I love. I don't like having my desktop and drawer scroll the same way. Confused my muscle memory. Or I'm just that thick lol.
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I like both Apex and Nova. Just wish one of them would add the ability to customize the app drawer grids (5x6, 6x6, etc.) and icon resizing.
I am using stock sense for now but have used Apex mostly on my tablet. I will probably use Apex once I get bored of stock or if I try out CM9 at some point.
I am not a huge fan of the rotating screen transition HTC uses so I may change a little early just to get the normal slide transition back.
I might also try Nova or whatever launcher allows the vertical scrolling app drawer. I'm not a fan of the paginated style. I feel like it was done to hide lack of smoothness of the phones in the past.
i am using apex and cant use anything else. now that themes are there too. there is a free black theme that gets rid of most of the blue. very nice
i use adwpro
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I'm pretty impressed with Sense 4.0. My OG Evo was senseless 100% of the time, but I don't feel bogged down by it this time around.
I still have Apex installed and use it too... But find that I don't mind using sense.
Honestly, if someone modified sense to
A) accept gestures and b) added one more row to the home screen
I don't think I would really leave it.
The "frequent" tab in the app drawer and native folder support makes all the difference.
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I don't know a way to make Sense rotate and since the charger/usb for these phones is on the side, a dock with Sense seems useless. I use APEX usually.
sense on all HTC phones is my pick because it ties in with everything else so much. if it was a nexus or aosp i would use apex