I can're seem to fine a launcher that doesn't lag when switching pages on the note. Anyone know of a good launcher that's ics themed?
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I think they will al have a degree of lag. You really should consider overclocking and then pretty much any launcher should be good for you. I use adw ex and my phone is ocd to over 1700. Its very very fast. Lag is nonexistent in every way on this note now.
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I'm running GO Launcher EX. I don't notice any lag, none to complain about at least.
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SBH Shell looks amazing on the Note. I am still test it out.
http://spb.com/products/mobileshell/
VTL Launcher. IT is made for landscape and it is developed by an XDA member.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046302
or the Market.
I try most all of them; and then come back to GoLauncher
I LOVE Go Launcher, but Launcher pro is 100% lag free... I mean everywhere, including the app drawer runs smooth as silk and reminds me how much I love this phone!
I use lightning launcher. Its actually pretty good after you set it up and tweak it here and there. Looks much better than touch wiz IMO.
Launcherpro plus is great for me, no lag, and I can stretch my widgets to fit the note's screen
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Launcherpro plus is great for me, no lag, and I can stretch my widgets to fit the note's screen
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+1 ive been using LPP for a long time now across many different phones with great success
Adw is good but a little heavy. I've tried them all and always end up going back to go launcher
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I use Zeam launcher. very light weight.
I know its alittle exspensive but TSF Shell is by far the best launcher on the market and couple together with our note's mega screen its priceless. I would pay the developer again lol best $16 you can spend on an android device IMHO. Plus the devs send out timely updates too. Hope this helps.
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I know its alittle exspensive but TSF Shell is by far the best launcher on the market and couple together with our note's mega screen its priceless. I would pay the developer again lol best $16 you can spend on an android device IMHO. Plus the devs send out timely updates too. Hope this helps.
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I've really thought about buying this, but I haven't really found a problem with the stock launcher that would make me want to pay that. I've tried ADWEx, Go, and LauncherPro Plus but I always come back to TouchWiz.
What are the main advantages for you with TSF Shell over stock TouchWiz?
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I agree zeam is great, lightweight and fast. But I am using ashell right now because it has scrolling wallpaper. It is also pretty lightweight
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Is it possible to port the tw5 launcher for our note?
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Launcher pro runs fantastic on the phone, as well as TSF, however you will have to get used to a new way of doing things with TSF...
TSF is definitely the fastest and smoothest launcher I've ever used. It does take getting used to...I'm still not entirely lol
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I always end up back on ADWex just because I've been using it for so long with great results and am so familiar with it. Most launchers seem to work ok with appropriate transitions etc selected.
I did get TSF launcher and am pretty happy with it. It seems incredibly smooth in the app drawer, no matter the transition. If they implement regular swiping through homescreens it may become my default. It's a bit silly with lasso select popping up every time I try to switch screens.
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I've already tried adw ex, go HD, go ex, apex, nova prime, lightninglauncher, keys, spb, winphone7, Regina pro, tsf, sslauncher, zeam, nemus, fullscreen, launcherpro, and claystone.
I guess I'm OCD...
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I have to say my personal favorite is Apex. It gives all of the features needed, in a nice clean package!
I personally tried Go Launcher, but found it to be too obtrusive and it lacked the polish that I was wanting.
I will include a link that needs to be fixed for the time being, as I still am a "new" user :/
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbmRkb2VzLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.
+1 For Apex.
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The list was the ones that I've already used
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maybe you should try stock. have you tried that yet?
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maybe you should try stock. have you tried that yet?
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I hope to god you're being sarcastic.
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I used to use Launcher Pro+ on my phone for the widgets. I have never used it on TFP tho, currently using ADW EX.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...e=search_result&rdid=com.fede.launcher&rdot=1
Are there anymore left to try? Lol. I'd wait until that chameleon launcher comes out
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I'm not sure what recommendations you're looking for, as you've tried 10+ launchers, including all of the popular ones. IMO, Apex and Nova work best with the TFP. They also have been built from the stock ICS launcher with added functionality. Personally, I use Apex and love it. I use a custom grid size that works well in landscape, as well as portrait without cutting off any of my apps or widgets. I'd say give one of those two launchers another shot.
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Are there anymore left to try? Lol. I'd wait until that chameleon launcher comes out
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From what I've read about it it isn't a launcher. Instead it will be built into phones/tablets kind of like sense on htc stuff. Hopefully someone finds a way to turn it into a launcher or modifies it to run on the prime, but it may be awhile before any of that happens.
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I'm not sure what recommendations you're looking for, as you've tried 10+ launchers, including all of the popular ones. IMO, Apex and Nova work best with the TFP. They also have been built from the stock ICS launcher with added functionality. Personally, I use Apex and love it. I use a custom grid size that works well in landscape, as well as portrait without cutting off any of my apps or widgets. I'd say give one of those two launchers another shot.
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Today, Apex in the morning, Go hd afternoon, Adw now. Well, I guess I'll just keep switching.
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Have you tried sslauncher?
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Stick with ADWex and setup a HUBs interface. That will keep you busy a while.
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Have you tried sslauncher?
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Going to now.
Edit: Mother of god! Over 9000 thanks to you good sir.
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The best GO Launcher HD
Apex is the best launcher i've got on my Prime. To phone I recomend GO Launcher Ex
Using SPB shell 3d. Awesome.
My prime in not near by. I will post screen shots when it is.
Used SPB shell 3d on my phone and was shocked when it looked better on my tablet.
Stack and scrollable widgets strangely work on the tablet and not on the phone!!!!
my favourite
my favourite launcher is the touchwiz ux launcher from the galaxy tab 10.1 although you got to have root to use it with widgets its realy nice and almost no lag
Hope you guys like the video.
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Good video. First launcher is pretty slick.
Awesome video :thumbup:
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Very nice video! Personally don't use any of them (have used adw and tsf). Didn't like tsf and I just briefly tried sslauncher. Definitely has a lot you can do, but I prefer nova and apex, for now
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I like TSF a little expensive but I want to try it out
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
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Thank you.
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I like TSF a little expensive but I want to try it out
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TSF I admit is probably the slickest launcher on the market. Adw is amazing too (I own both)
But to be completely honest ADW has more features than TSF shell.
Live wallpapers and icon customization; TSFUI has les than half of what adw has.
Yes I use tsf every day as a launcher but I'm pissed off that my $17 isn't $14 better than adw.
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Although it never lagged even once on stock let alone ics. So I suggest you wait until TSF shell has live wallpaper support, auto rotation, screen transition animations, etc.
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TSF I admit is probably the slickest launcher on the market. Adw is amazing too (I own both)
But to be completely honest ADW has more features than TSF shell.
Live wallpapers and icon customization; TSFUI has les than half of what adw has.
Yes I use tsf every day as a launcher but I'm pissed off that my $17 isn't $14 better than adw.
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Although it never lagged even once on stock let alone ics. So I suggest you wait until TSF shell has live wallpaper support, auto rotation, screen transition animations, etc.
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really it doesnt have any of that those seems like basic things at least to me in most launchers, wow ok well I'm definitely gonna hold off I dont want to spend almost 20 bucks on something that has less features than a 3.99 launcher
nice video! shows off some good apps and launchers.
I used TSF for a while when i first got my note- great launcher.
I also played around with Regina 3D launcher. this one was actually pretty dang cool, and free on top of that! its a fun little launcher.
even with all these cool launchers out, i still cant pass up my Apex Pro
I have been tsf and I like it a lot. The only question I have is there a way to auto space and align the program icons on my home screen? I see the + where I can do it manual but would like something easier than that.
Thanks
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Nice vid..:good::good:
I have and use it TSF...I like Xperia launcher also, runs smooth on the Note...
Fantastic video!
Thanks a lot
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Nice video. TSF looks slick but seems like it might drain some extra juice off the battery. I think another good launcher would be Go launcher EX. It's fully customizable in regards to grids and transitions and it's free in the market. I gave up ADW Launcher ex for Go launcher. My personal opinion of course.
Enjoy!
Go launcher is a resource hog...I'll never use it again lol. Tsf doesn't even use up as much .I just with apex ..very customized ..themes that aren't colored by a lil kid
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I always return to Go Laucher. It may be a resource hog but it runs faster than ever.
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Hey guys..
I was just wondering whats the BEST android launcher in your opinion?
My personal favorite is Zeam Launcher. I like its minimalistic look and its blazing fast too. It does not have any fancy features and it works great.
I also like Holo Launcher. I am still on Gingerbread so the Holo Launcher is a very appealing choice for me to try out because it is an ICS launcher. Holo Launcher works great and is one of my favorite. It has a lot of cool features but for some reason.. I keep finding myself going back to Zeam.
So guys... Whats your favorite android launcher?
You guys should also check out my review of the best android launchers here:
Best Application Launcher for Android
There won't be a vest launcher. You have to look for your preferences
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Once u get ics, get apex
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UltrasFrankfurt said:
There won't be a vest launcher. You have to look for your preferences
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I am sorry but what are you talking about?
ArcticFish said:
Once u get ics, get apex
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Yeah.. A lot of people have told me to get Apex because its the "best" launcher for android if you have ICS. Unfortunately, I don't have ICS like most people. I hope to get a new phone though then I will be able to review ICS apps as well
If you like minimal and fast, try lightning launcher. I've been using it for months on all my devices now. It's great and let's you do loads of things that are just impossible on other launchers, like freely placing and rotating widgets and icons
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If you like minimal and fast, try lightning launcher. I've been using it for months on all my devices now. It's great and let's you do loads of things that are just impossible on other launchers, like freely placing and rotating widgets and icons
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Hey mate... I have actually tried this and I would agree with you that it is probaly the fastest launcher I have ever seen. However, it is not for everyone because their is only ONE home screen.
It may be fast but with only one home screen... its severely limited and putting apps on the home screen can sometimes screw up the grid. You just have to a little bit careful when you are placing or moving apps. Otherwise, its a great launcher.
Thanks for reminding me about this app mate...
Why does it look like your just promoting your review whenever you can? Besides, the best launcher question has been done a thousand times.
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Hey mate... I have actually tried this and I would agree with you that it is probaly the fastest launcher I have ever seen. However, it is not for everyone because their is only ONE home screen.
It may be fast but with only one home screen... its severely limited and putting apps on the home screen can sometimes screw up the grid. You just have to a little bit careful when you are placing or moving apps. Otherwise, its a great launcher.
Thanks for reminding me about this app mate...
I think I am going to add it to my review:
Best Android Launcher Review
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Stop promoting your review from any other site then xda.
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I was just wondering if anybody has tried out the FTL Launcher? and is it really faster than lightening launcher?
Both are kind of same.. but i like lightning since it is more customizable.
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I use apex launcher. It's a good launcher.
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Go launcher if you have a higher end phone, i prefer miui
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Tsf ui for high end phones
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HTC sense 4)) lol.
And best in play store: nova only 4.+ or go ex and they are free
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Go launcher if you have a higher end phone, i prefer miui
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This would make a lot of sense because Go Launcher slows down your phone and if you have a higher end phone... it should be able to handle it fine. But still... Go Launcher is a battery whore.
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Tsf ui for high end phones
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Hmm... it seems like an impressive app but it seems more like a homescreen customizer. It is a also a whopping $16.80 in the Google Play store... hopefully its a typo but if its not... it seems awfully high for an app.
I have been recently wondering...
What's the fastest launcher?
Lightening Launcher is blazing fast but is there anything faster??
I have purchased tsf ui .. awesomely fast but take huge amount of ram. Nearly 45mb while others take 10-15mbs.
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This would make a lot of sense because Go Launcher slows down your phone and if you have a higher end phone... it should be able to handle it fine. But still... Go Launcher is a battery whore.
Hmm... it seems like an impressive app but it seems more like a homescreen customizer. It is a also a whopping $16.80 in the Google Play store... hopefully its a typo but if its not... it seems awfully high for an app.
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Its a quality app. We need to be willing to pay for quality apps if we want android to evolve more. That's just a couple of coffee drinks.
And 45mb is low for an eye candy app.
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Its a quality app. We need to be willing to pay for quality apps if we want android to evolve more. That's just a couple of coffee drinks.
And 45mb is low for an eye candy app.
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45 MB is the size of the app once installed?
Thats HUGE!!! ... I am on a Nexus One and thats like a 1/3 of all the space available on my phone.
Zeam is light, minimal and yet lots of customization, very good.
Apex is also great. Go Launcher is falling behind from my point of view in comparison.
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I'm curious to see what added features people are enjoying from their favorite launchers.
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Adw ex for me
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Apex pro. Very lightweight
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Nova without a doubt for me. They're all pretty good though.
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I use Nova also. If you like pie controls try Splay. SF launcher has holo look.
I've tried almost all of them. I've stayed with apex pro because it just fits for me. I recommend trying all of them and see what's good for you. If you want a million options try go launcher. Seriously, you could spend a month setting things up with all the go products
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Recently bought Next Launcher 3D and holy moly is this thing fast, fluid, and smooth on our device. I was on Nova Launcher before that. I recommend either of these two.
I personally love Nova Launcher.
I got the Prime version for 25 cents once upon a time and it was a great deal. While a lot of other launchers do offer more "power" now, I find that Nova offers a great balance between features and simplicity.
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Recently bought Next Launcher 3D and holy moly is this thing fast, fluid, and smooth on our device. I was on Nova Launcher before that. I recommend either of these two.
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For $16 it better be the fastest... Lol
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You can't go wrong with Nova or Apex (they're basically the same, but some people's phones like one better than the other), but my current favorite is Action Launcher.
It can be kind of stuttery sometimes, but Shutters more than make up for that.
I've been trying a lot of different ones including Nova and Go launcher but they seem to get laggy after a few days. Been pretty happy with Atom launcher. Action launcher looks pretty neat too. Thanks for all the feedback so far, I may give Nova another go since so many people have had a good experience with it on the LGOG.
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I really like Nova Launcher. I've been using it since I got the phone in November and it's been nothing but snappy. It has a good amount of options, but it's not overwhelming. I'm sure others are great too, but I've felt no need to switch.
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So I've been using Nova that last few days and it's working great! Thanks for encouraging me to give it another chance.
FYI, another slick and very simple one is Smart Launcher Pro. I go back and forth with that one quite a bit. Its definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something totally different from your typical launcher experience.
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Hello mates,
So just as the title states what is the best home launcher to you guys? Still tryna find the perfect setup. I've tried:
Nova
Espier Launcher
Vire Launcher
Launcher 7
Stock Touchwiz
Buzz
I cannot find one I like most.
Any ideas ?
BornDroid said:
Hello mates,
So just as the title states what is the best home launcher to you guys? Still tryna find the perfect setup. I've tried:
Nova
Espier Launcher
Vire Launcher
Launcher 7
Stock Touchwiz
Buzz
I cannot find one I like most.
Any ideas ?
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What are you looking for in a launcher?
My favorites are TSF shell and Next, of course their $17 each though.
I've always used Apex and love it. Fast quick and reliable, lots of customization but nothing truly fancy or out of the ordinary like some launchers
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My two faves are Next3D and Nova. I bought Next3D when they had a 50% off sale about 8 months ago, but I've been using Nova more and more because...it just works great. No redraws, small memory foot print. I made the mistake and bought SPB Shell 3D back in June '12, and it's pretty much abandonware ($15 bucks). Yes, I could get the Yandex Shell for free which is a direct clone of it, but it has too many limitation, it's a memory and battery hog and redraws way too often.
BornDroid said:
Hello mates,
So just as the title states what is the best home launcher to you guys? Still tryna find the perfect setup. I've tried:
Any ideas ?
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Stock Touchwiz for me.
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What are you looking for in a launcher?
My favorites are TSF shell and Next, of course their $17 each though.
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Something different! Tsf shell is ehhhhh. Lol.
Haven't tried next. I can assume its bloated? (Go Dev team)
Buzz has diff wallpapers for each page. That's cool I guess.
I use Apex. Smart Launcher is very nice and minimalistic.
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Something different! Tsf shell is ehhhhh. Lol.
Haven't tried next. I can assume its bloated? (Go Dev team)
Buzz has diff wallpapers for each page. That's cool I guess.
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well tsf shell is what I would consider the most "different" but definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
since its expensive, next is not bloated like GO thank god (HATE go lol) but it does take some tweaking to make it look nice (I like a clean holo-ish theme), fortunately because it is from the go dev team, it has a lot of theming support.
I would describe it as having all the customibility features apex or nova have but with the coolest animations and widgets I've personally seen.
best thing I can tell you is to go on YouTube and look at launcher reviews before you go spending money on anything.
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I like Action Launcher, has some handy features. However on CM 10.1, for some reason the spacing is all messed up for me, so I've just been using Trebuchet for now. I like Nova too.
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Hollo launcher
Apex pro. Said I would never buy it but then I did. It's amazing and I own almost every single paid launcher out there. Loving apex though
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Really in the end, the launcher that makes you enjoy your android experience the best IS the best. The rest is all opinions.
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I have tried a bunch too...even some of the new school ones like Buzz and everything Me...always come back to holo HD. 10x10 grid...hiding apps from the drawer, tabs and great gestures. Maybe one freeze every 2 months. Very solid.
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Nova on my Note 2, ADWLauncher EX on my 2nd Gen Nexus 7.