First of all, I'm new here and I have to apologize in advance if I maybe put this thread in the wrong section.
I must say I got bored with all those standard, old style home launchers like adw, launcher pro, go launcher and similar. Basically, they are all the same.
That's why I wanted you guys to tell me launchers you know of that take different approach like slidescreen, sweeter home, netfront life screen and perhaps claystone launcher.
You can list both ones under development and ones that are available at the moment. Also, they can be free or paid, it doesn't matter.
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Hello everyone : )
Is there anyway to reduce the amount of screens from 7 to something smaller like 5 or 3? I have a rooted copy of 2.1 and I don't want to use any of those 'theme' apps like aHome or anything unless someone knows of one that doesn't bog down the phone. I'm more interested in a different ROM's,
Thanks in advance for any help!
I'd go out on a limb and say that only ADW and LauncherPro consistently provide the fastest, most stable home launcher applications. Have plenty of customization options including how many screens (ADW stock is 5 and LP is 3). They both have free versions, while LP has a Plus version with a few more options. Try them out and see if you like them. Worst case scenario is you lose 5-10 minutes of playing around with them.
Hi all,
n00b questions here. Basically, I'm trying to figure out what exactly Rosie and Launcher Pro are.
I downloaded Launcher Pro (the free version) from the Market last night and see that it basically changes the layout of the home screen and icons and such. Seems fairly customizable, and you can also change transition effects between home screens. It also changes the buttons on the bottoms on the bottom of the home screen, sort of like a "quick launch" as seen in Windows. Is there anything else I'm missing?
I'm mainly confused about what Rosie is. I've installed some Roms that include Rosie, but I have no idea what it does or how to use it. The only thing I've seen is that there was a Rosie button on the bottom right of my home screen, which would open up one app that I assign that button to. And when I go into the Rosie settings from my app drawer, the only thing I can change is what program that one button opens. I think I'm missing something here, but Rosie seems pointless.
Also, is it worth it buying the paid version of Launcher Pro? Or do some custom ROMs include a mod of launcher pro that you don't need to pay for?
Thanks!
Rosie is what the sense launcher you got when you got your phone.
Launcherpro is basically just another home, which will replace rosie if you decide to make it your default home. No Roms will include the paid version of launcherpro and I highly recommend you to buy it to support the dev.
bomber889 said:
Rosie is what the sense launcher you got when you got your phone.
Launcherpro is basically just another home, which will replace rosie if you decide to make it your default home. No Roms will include the paid version of launcherpro and I highly recommend you to buy it to support the dev.
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Thanks for the info.
Is Launcher Pro generally considered better than Rosie and what most seasoned Android users would use?
stojakapimp said:
Thanks for the info.
Is Launcher Pro generally considered better than Rosie and what most seasoned Android users would use?
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It's all about preference. Launcher Pro is very easily customized while Rosie is pretty much the same on every device (albeit there are differences with each Sense version). Launcher Pro is a lot leaner because it doesn't come with all that Sense baggage and I prefer it to other home replacements when using AOSP roms.
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stojakapimp said:
Thanks for the info.
Is Launcher Pro generally considered better than Rosie and what most seasoned Android users would use?
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It's all really what you like and don't. LP is very nice and cinfigurable, bit its all in personal preference.
There are also a few other launchers out there worth checking out.
SPB Shell 3D
ADW EX
Regina
Zeam
GO Launcher
QuickDesk
Just need to pick the best one for you & your needs.
I use Go launcher. Has the quick launch bar on the bottom nice features and its free. Be aware you cant use sense widgets with an aftermarket launcher
I also use Go Launcher EX, was using Zeam but needed something more customizable.
But as stated before.... It's your preference
is there a way to modify Rosie to allow changes to the 3 icons on the bottom of the launcher? switch out the personalize icon for handcent?
is there a way to remove pages from the rosie launcher?
I love the profiles feature that senseui brings but I hate the fact that you only get two dock buttons. Are there any launchers that are as robust as sense or GO Launcher that also offer profiles?
LauncherPro paid version is definitively worth it.
I use Go launcher,but adw too good
Has anyone found a way to change subj?
still nothing?
Not with TouchWiz.
If this is something really important to you then you need to look at other launchers. Go Launcher lets you add/remove pages, and you can change any of them to be the home page very easily.
There's plenty of other launchers though, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
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Not with TouchWiz.
If this is something really important to you then you need to look at other launchers. Go Launcher lets you add/remove pages, and you can change any of them to be the home page very easily.
There's plenty of other launchers though, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
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It was possible before by editing default.prop. But since the latest update it`s not.
I thought that maybe some curious minds found a new way to do so.. well nwm, not that important.
Hi There!
I am on CheckROM v4, I am really liking it.
I have been running SPB Shell 3D for quite a while and I quite like it, but I am wondering what the current best launchers are and what the pro's and con's are?
Anyone know of a breakdown of the most popular I can read up on?
I have a license for ADW Pro.
Not a breakdown as such, but an exhaustive list of all launchers known to mankind with discussion is here.
I've tried ssLauncher recently and I really liked it... Now I'm on Launcher7 'cause i like changing my homescreen style!!
Sent from my Galaxy S II powered by CheckROM
Currently go launcher - tons of customisation
i don't think there is one really ultimate out there, 'cause it always depends on your personal requirements.. have a look into that http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-launcher-round-up-xda-tv/
cheers
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This.
It's a matter of taste. My perfect launcher would have:
Resizable dock icons
No stupid home icon
Ability to hide status bar
No dock (or transparent dock)
No indicator of page or scrolling icon
Folder support
Extended gesture support
Small footprint
Ability to hide icons
If anyone can tell me of one launcher that fulfills every one of these criteria, I'll give them a big sloppy wet internet kiss...
Currently on Launcher Pro. Doesn't do #1 and limited with #7, and development stopped 400 years ago (which is why it would be the only app I'd take a warez version of, if I did that kind of thing. But I don't. So I haven't. Honest).
Nemus and FTL look promising - will be looking out for them.
hey all, I just bought a 16 gig Nook Tablet yesterday and followed a guide here to root it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354487) to be exact. now I had 3 choices for launchers and chose Honeycomb because it was the only one I'd heard of. Now i'm thinking it might not have been the best choice so my question is:
Would one of the other two been a better choice?
How do I change/add another launcher?
Any input will be greatly appreciate.
Thanks
There is really no "better" launcher. It's all a matter of personal preference. For example, if you're into customizing the appearance of your tablet, you might choose GO Launcher since there were so many themes and compatibilities to for it.
The launchers are available in the Android Market (or Play Store now...stupid name).
Honeycomb was probably my least favorite of the choices listed in Indirect's root script. Here are the names of some other launchers you might look into: Zeam, aShell, ADWLauncher EX, GO Launcher, Launcher Pro.
Keep in mind that some of these launchers may not be able to be downloaded because they aren't compatible with your device. I'm not using the stock ROM anymore so I can't remember which ones are. Good luck!
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There is really no "better" launcher. It's all a matter of personal preference. For example, if you're into customizing the appearance of your tablet, you might choose GO Launcher since there were so many themes and compatibilities to for it.
The launchers are available in the Android Market (or Play Store now...stupid name).
Honeycomb was probably my least favorite of the choices listed in Indirect's root script. Here are the names of some other launchers you might look into: Zeam, aShell, ADWLauncher EX, GO Launcher, Launcher Pro.
Keep in mind that some of these launchers may not be able to be downloaded because they aren't compatible with your device. I'm not using the stock ROM anymore so I can't remember which ones are. Good luck!
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GO Launcher and ADW Launcher EX (free and paid) work fine on rooted 1.4.0. No prop changes or anything needed.