ok, if your like me then your looking to replace the stock launcher on a daily basis but have yet to do so because they all run with a degree of lag. (except tw)
Well good news!
There is another launcher i found to work very well with the galaxy note and it is called "aShell" - It's based off of ADW
It has a lot of similar features....... heck.... it looks strikingly similar.... almost a clone! I found it to use less memory and it is almost lag-free (i have widgets all over the place on 6 homescreens, btw). Plus it has quite a few features that ADW doesn't have ...... oh, and use the "scatter" transition - it's pretty neat.
Anyway, give the dam thing a try!
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Go Launcher 2.81 is available on the market. I suggest everyone try it. I am running the V6 Supercharger 1000hp setting with Go and it's the best so far... runs almost perfect on my note... with 6 homescreens full of widgets. GIVE it a.... GO
And if it works for you, hit the "THanK" button
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GUYS, if you have CLOCKWORKMOD try my theme out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527002
CHEERS!
BigBison420
thanks for this....always like trying new launchers....just installed and wallpaper scrolling works on this one.
will test this for a few days.....I am a hardcore ADWEx user.
yeah, i'm sure a lot of us will be please with it. i came from go.... using adw till they optimize but then i found this lol... my only discrepancy is the app drawer. but i can live with it for now.
will def try this out......
Edit: i still noticed lag in the app drawer.
adw ex didnt have that. im using go launcher right now, just switched from Spb shell. and will give this one a full test for a couple days and see if i can get ti run smoothly for me.
thanks for posting it up, im always looking for new launchers.
likewise... the launcher is the alpha-omega of the android experience in my opinion.
I've posted feedback to the developer with regards to the app drawer - I believe the launcher is still in the alpha stages, but it has a lot of potential.
I like the different features like the dock icons... if you drag each one of them up they pull up something different... like the phone pulls up the photo contacts and such.. These guys are definitely thinking differently.
yeah, some cool features.....
does it support vertical app drawer scrolling? I didn't see it. But I am at work so I am looking quickly and trying to be productive.
LOL
Mortem Tuam said:
yeah, some cool features.....
does it support vertical app drawer scrolling? I didn't see it. But I am at work so I am looking quickly and trying to be productive.
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not that i have seen either.
TSF is out on Market. $16.80!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tsf.shell
Who's a big spender?
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TSF is out on Market. $16.80!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tsf.shell
Who's a big spender?
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I knew it would be more than SPB....sorry $16.80 is too much scratch
lol, no way I'm dropping $17 on a launcher
Don't know why these "Shell" launchers don't offer a trial version for free in the market. That's a pretty big risk...
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I'll wait until July and ask for it for my b-day
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Don't know why these "Shell" launchers don't offer a trial version for free in the market. That's a pretty big risk...
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I thought android apps came with a 15 minute return policy? You could always try it and request for a refund.
Although, I don't see this particular launcher in my market, I can see it on market.android.com but not on my phone.
I think nemus is smoother and the dock can scroll to allow more apps in the dock and the app drawer will loop screens
Www
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slaydog said:
Don't know why these "Shell" launchers don't offer a trial version for free in the market. That's a pretty big risk...
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Trials are pointless because you can download the cracked app or crack the app and install it (like SPB Crack) for free.
I have done this with apps like widget locker, but when i found myself using them all the time i purchased it. That's my way of weeding out the bull$hit... "create-a-trial" lol
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I think nemus is smoother and the dock can scroll to allow more apps in the dock and the app drawer will loop screens
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This launcher was first released mid-december 2011 - it's still developing.
I haven't tried nemus.... (might install and give it a go)
didn't like nemus....I am a launcher whore and I usually try them out as soon as I see them.
I'm not paying 17 bucks for something I can only test drive for less than 30 minutes. How the h*ll are you suppose to evaluate it in 15 minutes? Maybe if you are hopped up on speed, redbull or something, but most people can't evaluate it
in 15 minutes.
I don't go for cracked software, but I might just to see how it works for a day or two. If I like it, I'll buy it, but most likely it will end up being removed and forgotten.
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yeah, i'm sure a lot of us will be please with it. i came from go.... using adw till they optimize but then i found this lol... my only discrepancy is the app drawer. but i can live with it for now.
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thanks. I have been Using GO for a cpl years and now on the Note it lags a bit...i wrote them and they responded that they will work on it. I sure hope so i love GO!
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orangekid said:
lol, no way i'm dropping $17 on a launcher
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oh hell no!
Related
Hey everyone.
Blackhead92 was kind enough to optimize this for us. Here's a link to the post.
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Here's a link to the download. Someone please upload it to the site as I'm at work: http://www.multiupload.com/T0E77ZYB5Z
Darn.. sorry, mods. Could someone please move it to the Apps and Themes sub forum? I got a little too excited and pulled the trigger lol
could you please send this file to me by email? I can't access the link.....
[email protected]
thank you very much!
It's good, but I just can't use it for one reason, the stupid ass grey bar at the bottom. It makes it look terrible and takes up the home screen.
It's all in this thread. I'm posting from work again so I can't send it. Hope this helps though!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11856283&postcount=43
This launcher kicks major ass.
Only thing is a meh to me is the lagginess of the drawer.
Other than that the rest is so freakin silky smooth.
Simply because the drawer lags or has a slowish animation, it doesnt mean that the rest of the phone lags, with this launcher its SUPER snappy..
I love IT!! can't wait for an update!
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This launcher kicks major ass.
Only thing is a meh to me is the lagginess of the drawer.
Other than that the rest is so freakin silky smooth.
Simply because the drawer lags or has a slowish animation, it doesnt mean that the rest of the phone lags, with this launcher its SUPER snappy..
I love IT!! can't wait for an update!
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I know, man. I feel the exact same way. There's that teensy bit of lag you mentioned too but I hope it gets cleared up in future versions.
If blackhead92 can't hack those updates, I can create a patch to apply his mods over the stock one. I'm not the greatest coder but I can do this much at least. Such a wicked launcher. Not sure why no one else cares though!?
I personally like the other launchers but they're totally not polished like this one. Too many small, annoying bugs that the devs refuse to fix or just don't care about. I'm a perfectionist and like clean, simplistic launchers. I don't mind the eye candy either. Everyone at work loves this launcher because it's so sleek!
Yeah. Thanks for this. The 5x4 layout is really cool. I'm m not sure if there's a way to get this with other launchers.
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Hope this isn't to dumb a question. I am new to android. How do I install this? After I download it I get a message about it not being trusted.
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AlonFW said:
Hope this isn't to dumb a question. I am new to android. How do I install this? After I download it I get a message about it not being trusted.
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Go to Atrix 4G development sub forum, look at "sideloading" mods. Once this is done then enable sideloading in settings > applications (not sure if this is needed or done automatically) and you should be good.
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Darn.. sorry, mods. Could someone please move it to the Apps and Themes sub forum? I got a little too excited and pulled the trigger lol
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Launcher looks cool, I'm going to try that, but more importantly where you get the theme??
Or mods to the notification bar ? Are the battery icons included. or I could just wrestle my phone away from my daughter and try it I guess.... : )
EDIT: Loaded 960x540.apk. Looks good. App drawer came up relatively fast for me. Still have GB theme icons in notification bar. Going try 7 homescreens and landscape 230-320 now.
Not really digging transparency after launching app drawer. Maybe I'll get used to it.
It is very sweet though. Going on travel tomorrow, we'll see how it hangs with battery vice Launcher Pro.
Good stuff, Thanks !!!!
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Launcher looks cool, I'm going to try that, but more importantly where you get the theme??
Or mods to the notification bar ? Are the battery icons included. or I could just wrestle my phone away from my daughter and try it I guess.... : )
EDIT: Loaded 960x540.apk. Looks good. App drawer came up relatively fast for me. Still have GB theme icons in notification bar. Going try 7 homescreens and landscape 230-320 now.
Not really digging transparency after launching app drawer. Maybe I'll get used to it.
It is very sweet though. Going on travel tomorrow, we'll see how it hangs with battery vice Launcher Pro.
Good stuff, Thanks !!!!
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No problem, man. It really does look classy and sharp, doesn't it???
I ignore that thread in the main Apps section forever but the thread wouldn't go away. I finally clicked on it, installed it on my phone and was blown away
Just installed it. It is the best launcher in my opinion. It may not have all the nifty features but it looks good and is silky smooth.
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amwbt said:
Just installed it. It is the best launcher in my opinion. It may not have all the nifty features but it looks good and is silky smooth.
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It is nice tho in my opinion it needs some work. Replace dock bar image with transparent version and then darken menu image. If no1 else does I will in time.
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bongd said:
No problem, man. It really does look classy and sharp, doesn't it???
I ignore that thread in the main Apps section forever but the thread wouldn't go away. I finally clicked on it, installed it on my phone and was blown away
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very cool. but what about the battery icons ? I've slicked everything once again, and have everything reloaded and rocking. loaded gingerblur 1.1, (another work of art) but the GB icons kill me.
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It is nice tho in my opinion it needs some work. Replace dock bar image with transparent version and then darken menu image. If no1 else does I will in time.
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Hmm, could you? I hate that stupid grey bar. I LOVED it otherwise. Like I said, I just can't use it because of the ugly grey bar. It takes up like 1/5 of the home screen.
Anyways, I'd do it if I knew how...
Has anyone used their launcher app recently? Any good?
read here to find out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818607
bearsfan85 said:
read here to find out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818607
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I've seen this, I'm looking for some RECENT use info
I have been using it off and on these past few weeks. I don't really care for it. I mean it's nice and convenient. Just not for me.
I used it and liked it, but switch back and forth between that and adw. Gives the phone a different feel and again shows you why android is so good that you have all these options.
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I have been using it off and on these past few weeks. I don't really care for it. I mean it's nice and convenient. Just not for me.
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archie53 said:
I used it and liked it, but switch back and forth between that and adw. Gives the phone a different feel and again shows you why android is so good that you have all these options.
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Have either of you used Launcher 7? If so, how does it compare with WP7Home?
I love my launcher 7. I have been using it for the last 4 months. Not supersmooth yet but I really like the vertical scrolling of launcher 7 and the tiles are pretty customizable. I personally think it's the best launcher for me.
Dattack said:
I love my launcher 7. I have been using it for the last 4 months. Not supersmooth yet but I really like the vertical scrolling of launcher 7 and the tiles are pretty customizable. I personally think it's the best launcher for me.
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I too enjoy Launcher 7, I'm wondering how does it compares with WP7Home?
Never used wp7 home. Maybe I will take a look at it.
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I seems that WP7Home is not really active anymore. Most of the devs have left and started Seven+
Launcher 7 FTW. Easily customized, simple, clean.
TheSneakerWhore said:
Launcher 7 FTW. Easily customized, simple, clean.
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That's what I'm using now, Loving it!
Yes, so the developers of ZPlayer and WP7Lock have joined the project I started a few weeks back, the Seven+ Project. I cannot speak for WP7Home, but Launcher 7 by Timo Kujala is our official launcher and I think it is quite good.
I have been using this incredible launcher in conjunction with rocko rom and jokers stable 1.4 gpu oc kernel. I can say that this launcher is amazing!!! Give it a try.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.neomtel.mxhome
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I'm kinda feeling it, give me a day or 2!
EDIT: One of the fastest launchers I have ever worked with? The Notification light is not coming on with new e-mail's and text?
EDIT 2: I'm really, really, really digging this launcher. out of the 5 or so I have used in just as many years, speedier than all of them. I love the Gyro effect on the clock screen. Thanks Again!!
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I'm kinda feeling it, give me a day or 2!
EDIT: One of the fastest launchers I have ever worked with? The Notification light is not coming on with new e-mail's and text?
EDIT 2: I'm really, really, really digging this launcher. out of the 5 or so I have used in just as many years, speedier than all of them. I love the Gyro effect on the clock screen. Thanks Again!!
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Hehe np..it is like an updated laucher pro to me...
Also what rom are you using? All my notifications are working as per normal on rocko 1.1.1
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Custodian said:
Hehe np..it is like an updated laucher pro to me...
Also what rom are you using? All my notifications are working as per normal on rocko 1.1.1
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Rooted with stock ROM.
Anyone have a theme recommendation? Coffee is...blllaaaccchhhhh
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roundeye1987 said:
Anyone have a theme recommendation? Coffee is...blllaaaccchhhhh
Sent from my CWM OC'd CM7 Electrify.
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For some reason, coffee kinda rubbed on me. I looked at some others, was not feeling them so I put coffee back!
Hey all, you do know that the center of the automated clock on home screen comes off to reveal other apps you can change at 3:00? Just hold do the 10 next to the 3:00 and the top flys off the the left!
This launcher is absolutely the truth. To bad ics is bored right now.
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Custodian said:
This launcher is absolutely the truth. To bad ics is bored right now.
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To be honest, I feel for ICS like I feel for Windows7, give me back XP! But I will see.
Here's a direct link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.neomtel.mxhome
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I like my ADW.Launcher EX. And right now I'm running Nova Launcher on the CM9 ROM.
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Funny, I have been waiting ALL night to post here. I was in love with the MX, dont know what happen. Last night, the last 2 screens over lapped each other. I deleted and recreated and put everything back. simple reboot later, its jacked again. I was drinking and too tired to put it back!
dsims7_2000 said:
. I was drinking and too tired to put it back!
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I wonder if this ^^ contributed to this v v
dsims7_2000 said:
Last night, the last 2 screens over lapped each other. I deleted and recreated and put everything back. simple reboot later, its jacked again
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just sayin' hahahaha
Seems like a nice launcher, just wish the styling was different.
I wish there were more themes for this launcher and the ones that are out there didnt cost money. I think this is a great launcher but im not real keen on the theme.
There are many themes for this.
MadFlava said:
I wish there were more themes for this launcher and the ones that are out there didnt cost money. I think this is a great launcher but im not real keen on the theme.
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Where? I only see a few and almost all of them are paid skins.
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There are more themes in Google Play than in the built-in theme selector. Maybe that's what (s)he's seeing.
This launcher is cool, but it feels rushed in a few ways. For example, why can't I configure:
Where the MX (Cover screen?) button goes
Where the app drawer icon goes, or its icon (and why isn't it themed?)
The number of docks. I just want the one.
The task killer. I can already open it by long-pressing app drawer. Yet I can't move the dedicated task killer launcher (from dock 2).
The names and colors of the folders in the app drawer. No "Games"? And what is Lifestyle anyway?
The icons on the clock. Yes, I know I can change them, but to select Music, I have to have it launch the stock Blur music app? No thanks, I like the MIUI one, TYVM. Likewise with Contacts, I can't make it open Contapps. Gallery won't open QuickPic. You see where this is going.
The home screen indicator. I'm fine with it being there when I'm changing screens, but all the time? Not feeling it.
Other than that, it is a nice launcher. When placing icons, you get the grid from GO Launcher EX. Also from GO is the home screen configuration (press Home, this lets you add or remove home screens, or move them around). From GO and ADW it has a popup when long-pressing icons; other than being more visually impressive, it adds an Info option which takes you to its page in Settings/Applications (this is good if you want to force close the app, or maybe clear its cache, or remove its defaults).
The settings are also really bare and spread out amongst some confusing labels.
This app has a couple neat ideas. The app drawer and cover screen are nice touches, but the customization is very shallow. It feels like a beta, a work in progress. I'll keep it around because this thing is just dripping with potential.
Sometimes when I go back to my home screens, the icons on my homescreen will appear with the bottom half under the dock - as if adw forgot the dock is there taking space
anyone encounter this issue?
Its normal it happens on my atrix and my droid incredible it must be an ADW issue
have never had this happen and ive been using adw forever can you post a screen shot
fleurdelisxliv said:
have never had this happen and ive been using adw forever can you post a screen shot
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I think what he means is that when you go back to the main screens the icon or whatever is on his main screen appears behind the dock so it means that ADW didnt resize correctly..... and then once you swipe or touch the screen it goes to normaal,if i get a screenshot I'll post it i think its the same thing I get,ofcourse I've tried re-installing but it seems that its a normal little bug at least for me.....doesnt really affect the phone tough
Usually after you swiped down or up the screen goes back to normal....
Never seen this issue before and adw is probably my favorite launcher.
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dot wallpaper
Where did you get that wallpaper with the colored dots?
thanks
Been using adw ex for over a year and never saw it
On google but ill post it here in a few minutes but u see it does make little mistakes here and there but its kool doesn't really bother me
http://db.tt/GpwwCGED
got it
sk8trix said:
On google but ill post it here in a few minutes but u see it does make little mistakes here and there but its kool doesn't really bother me
http://db.tt/GpwwCGED
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I have it thanks ! Interesting the dots get in the way of any icons, so it only works on clear areas of the screen. But thanks again for the link.
panflute said:
I have it thanks ! Interesting the dots get in the way of any icons, so it only works on clear areas of the screen. But thanks again for the link.
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Lol yea I had to put my icons in certain areas so it wouldn't be hard to see them
Is it me or are there features actually missing from the Paid version of ADW EX vs the Free version?
NinjaWookie said:
Is it me or are there features actually missing from the Paid version of ADW EX vs the Free version?
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Well....the newest version od adw ex is kinda different from the older versions.....I have both just in case but they're both better than the free version.Although a lot of people don't like the new veraion for aome reason I find it really good and much better eye candy.....
Here is a screen shot. I am using paid adw ex from the google sale
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see attached:
Hey all here is TSF running on HyperNote 4.0, it's well worth the money even if it is expensive. Anyone else using it on their Note 2?
androidizen said:
Hey all here is TSF running on HyperNote 4.0, it's well worth the money even if it is expensive. Anyone else using it on their Note 2?
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thanx dear fully awesome...
been using since note 1 era
Hi there,
Using it too since I have my GNote2 on Revolution HD 4.0(tryed it on stock and Paranoid too) and it works !
The best
marcus70 said:
been using since note 1 era
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Me too. Almost all launchers were laggy on the note 1 and TSF was my saviour.
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Yeah but 16$ for a launcher? Really is it worth that much
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tsf shell. My best launcher
Me too
sent with my beast N2, powered by Cis80 and the red pill...
Really tempted but price is really high. Hopefully it will go on sale some day :fingers-crossed:
Seifer1975 said:
Really tempted but price is really high. Hopefully it will go on sale some day :fingers-crossed:
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I think it worth it. It's expensive, yeah, but this launcher as nothing to do with the other ones !
Must agree that this is a very good Launcher. Tried many on the N7000 and bought this one imediately after the release. There were a few minir issues, they solved them with the folowing updates. Since I am on the N7100 using the touchwiz launcher to try out all N7100 features. Time to install the tsf again...
Too expensive..
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I bought it today after i have seen the video and what can i say that is this shell 3D is really nice ! The price is 9,99 € :banghead:
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Valgare said:
I bought it today after i have seen the video and what can i say that is this shell 3D is really nice ! The price is 9,99 € :banghead:
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Ye it's pricey but by far the best launcher out their, its more desktop like than a phone launcher.. makes me :highfive:
Can you name some functions you cant find in any other launcher (list of things which makes TSF better than all the other launchers)?
Aylarth said:
Can you name some functions you cant find in any other launcher (list of things which makes TSF better than all the other launchers)?
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No grid alignment for icons they stay where you put them, Lasso tool for arranging icons ala Bumptop Style. Loads of sweet screen transisitons like roller-Icons that is just soooo slick. The special animated widgets that add a bit of style to your screen.
To me it's more than just a launcher its a full desktop replacement with it's own language for interacting with your device.
I like to think of it as how Windows 8 would of turned out if Microsoft had been using it's brain!
Tell me, where is notification bar? I cant see it anywhere
hey guys. the next update come tomorow with some translation (french, danish, spanish, hungarian and chinese) If you want to translate for your country... PM me (really easy to do)
androidizen said:
No grid alignment for icons they stay where you put them, Lasso tool for arranging icons ala Bumptop Style. Loads of sweet screen transisitons like roller-Icons that is just soooo slick. The special animated widgets that add a bit of style to your screen.
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Absolutely no offence against TSF (as it REALLY is a nice programmed launcher and I deeply respect such works!!), but what you just summed up was my experience as well...being just "cosmetic" stuff without any added value compared to my nova launcher. Some might love such stuff, for me it is just way too expensive for just having "roller-Icons" or "special animated widgets".
Not my stuff at all
i really like the animation and feature, but 1 only issue.. i can't find the option to change height and width margin on the apps drawer? all i can find is only changing the rows and column.. it looks messy from what i saw.. any solution guys?