Anyone still using this? I am, but haven't seen an update in a loooong time. Is apex o trebuchet better than adw?
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I have ADW EX but I haven't used it in months. It's easy to use and before I had the Amaze I used to use it on my previous phone. It was a nice launcher but now it seems like a hog. Wish I can get my money back..lol
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Adw is quick and light on resources, but apex launcher pro is where its at nowadays! Plus I always felt like adw ran like crap on my HTC phones, always freezing and force closing. Go with Nova or Apex for ICS
I always use ADW before my amaze and for a little while after getting so I could use the ICS theme. Never had any problems with ADWEX, but since the ICS update I use Trebuchet just cuz I like how simple it is.
mrmako777 said:
Adw is quick and light on resources, but apex launcher pro is where its at nowadays! Plus I always felt like adw ran like crap on my HTC phones, always freezing and force closing. Go with Nova or Apex for ICS
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What ^^^ said. ADWEX is my fav launcher for Gingerbread, but Apex is what I use on ics
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Gonna try trebuchet and apex then, with ICS it's kinda slow. When i bought the ex version i thought it would always be cool, now is just like nah.
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GB = ADW EX
ICS = Apex Pro
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Why not go launcher?.. Doesn't go launcher work w ics?... I've always used it and thought it was the best.
I have always been confused as to why it's almost ignored on xda... I'd love to know why!
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kazzxtrismus said:
Why not go launcher?.. Doesn't go launcher work w ics?... I've always used it and thought it was the best.
I have always been confused as to why it's almost ignored on xda... I'd love to know why!
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GO and ADW (and launcherpro before dev bailed ship) are the best for GB. If you are gonna be on ics, might as well use an ics launcher.
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glacierguy said:
GO and ADW (and launcherpro before dev bailed ship) are the best for GB. If you are gonna be on ics, might as well use an ics launcher.
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Indeed. I tried both Apex and Trebuchet, and I can say that I preferred Apex. It's imply got more options.
Not really the answer I was hoping for.. Is go launcher not fully ICS implemented?.. are all the functions options & capabilities not working or something?
I really interested in a clear & detailed answer as im about to do the ics update soff etc
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So, in peoples opinion. What is the best home launcher and why?
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When using a Sense rom I prefer to just keep using the Sense launcher. When I had my Evo and primarily ran AOSP roms I like Launcher Pro Plus. I liked the customization it offered along with the Widgets. The Widgets are what I think seperates LPP from say ADW and others.
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I'm pretty much like the person above me.
When I'm on a Sense ROM, I prefer the stock launcher.
But when I'm on an AOSP, I like LauncherPro.
Ditto. LPP FTW.
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I gotta give it to ADW EX. LPP was "laggy" for me for some reason. ADW is user friendly and highly customizable. Props to Anders...
I personally use LPP as well.
I've tried ADW but like LPP better.
Only complaint with LPP is that after a reboot it lags to start, but that's it.
It's all up to personal choice.
You can have more than one launcher installed.
Install a few that interest you, try them, and stick to the one(s) you like.
Adw ex ftw
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I'm a noob mostly so I'm just getting going. Any suggestions for my Evo Shift would be appreciated...
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Adw ex is my choice as well
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doratheconquistadora said:
I personally use LPP as well.
I've tried ADW but like LPP better.
Only complaint with LPP is that after a reboot it lags to start, but that's it.
It's all up to personal choice.
You can have more than one launcher installed.
Install a few that interest you, try them, and stick to the one(s) you like.
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On cm7 nightlies it always fc on first boot for me but is fine after that.
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Dread 7us said:
On cm7 nightlies it always fc on first boot for me but is fine after that.
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Got the same issue on kushdeck.
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I've come to enjoy the sense weather animations too much. I used to be a LPP junkie, but now I find myself using Sense more and more. Now, if only we could put 5 rows of icons on the home screens in sense
Sense can be edited for five rows with a smali edit. A little deep of a mod, but I remember it from my hero days.
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danaff37 said:
Sense can be edited for five rows with a smali edit. A little deep of a mod, but I remember it from my hero days.
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If you can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. I did a google search, and I couldn't find anything, other than someone mentioning to edit the rosie.apk. There were no instructions beyond that.
ii used to like the stock launcher, then got bored. Switched to LauncherPro Plus, and it was freakin awesome.. except it tended to lag. Then ii switched to ADW Plus. It doesn't have the widgets from the sense ui or Launcher Pro, but it looks beautiful, works pretty seamlessly, and has a few extra perks perfect for me.
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Wondering especially if folks who had been using say ADW or LauncherPro have now opted for Sense and how they like comparatively.
Launcher Pro Plus
launcherpro plus
Launcher Pro Plus
Sense launcher
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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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freeza said:
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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Launcher Pro Plus
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
djmend said:
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.
Since upgrading to ICS, I've been curious about the ICS only launchers. I've seen good work from the developer of each, so I have no preference with regard to developer. Then again, for now, Trebuchet, the CM9 launcher, is meeting my needs.
I was using Go Launcher Ex on Gingerbread, but I think it's gotten too bloated. I love how fast CM9 runs on my phone and I don't want to slow it down.
Also, are Apex and Nova just Launcher Pro alikes or do either bring something new to the table?
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Bump... sending this one back around. I know somebody's got to have an opinion, I hear both of them mentioned enough.
Both are very similar. Just Download both and try each for a few days and see which you like better.
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Since upgrading to ICS, I've been curious about the ICS only launchers. I've seen good work from the developer of each, so I have no preference with regard to developer. Then again, for now, Trebuchet, the CM9 launcher, is meeting my needs.
I was using Go Launcher Ex on Gingerbread, but I think it's gotten too bloated. I love how fast CM9 runs on my phone and I don't want to slow it down.
Also, are Apex and Nova just Launcher Pro alikes or do either bring something new to the table?
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I tried both. I preferred Apex. I found it to be a lot smoother and easier on the battery life.
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I'm trying Apex now because Nova charges for app drawer hiding and Apex has that for free, and that's a feature I like to have.
It's like LauncherPro and ADW last year, each offers for free what the other keeps exclusive to the premium version.
Not too many people on ICS here in Q&A I take it?
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I use Go Launcher on AOKP rom and have no problem with speed. I've tried Apex but then reverted back to Go Launcher What do you mean bloated? I will install Apex again to see if there's any difference.
Edit: Been messing with Apex for a few hours. I like it better than Go. I disable all the transition animations and it seems faster.
So what launcher you guys using. I'm trying to figure out which is a good one.
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Nova launcher, paid version
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fuego77 said:
Nova launcher, paid version
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+1... even on my one s
Love it... especially on the amaze tho since you guys don't have a working cm9 or aosp... it at least gives a similar look
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I am using Apex paid version pretty nice so far no complaints
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I have apex launcher and is awesome. I'll try the rest and give my opinion.
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Been using Apex for a while and it's fantastic. Going to upgrade to paid version soon.
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Stock AOSP launcher, .
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Stock AOSP launcher, .
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Just want it so bad... How did you managed to have it? Ah maybe you just trollin' since you have it on an other phone?
For my part I'm on stock sense I find it's really not bad compared to LG or Motorola stock launchers. I still prefer the aosp one mostly because it's open source. I Love open source.
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johnride said:
Just want it so bad... How did you managed to have it? Ah maybe you just trollin' since you have it on an other phone?
For my part I'm on stock sense I find it's really not bad compared to LG or Motorola stock launchers. I still prefer the aosp one mostly because it's open source. I Love open source.
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I don't troll, lol. I just gave my opinion that I like that one, . There was one of the guys/girls testing AOSP files on sense, they pulled them from the AOSP roms for the sensation, most seemed to work fine, so you could probably grab the AOSP launcher from that and give it a try, should work since I doubt it's name rosie.
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+1 for apex. used to use go launcher but found apex to be more minimalistic, smoother, and simpler.
Usually ICS stock... Works well enough, but still a battery hog.
Tried Apex, but didn't see a huge diffrence fron Go Launcher. I go back and forth, but usually stick with Sense.
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Apex Launcher is amazing. I was using Go Launcher forever, but Apex is faster, smoother, and lighter.
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Will I'm on gingerbread still...sadly lol
But I've found holo launcher and its great so far
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Out if all the launchers I've tried on this phone and previous phones. My favorite was ADW EX. Since owning the Amaze I can't steer away from Sense. I like the widgets and things. I know its just personal preference but everytime I use other launchers I can't set up my screens like I do with Sense. Once we have AOSP or any CM then I will probably change it up. But until then I'm sticking with Sense
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Panda home anyone?
Double0EK said:
Out if all the launchers I've tried on this phone and previous phones. My favorite was ADW EX. Since owning the Amaze I can't steer away from Sense. I like the widgets and things. I know its just personal preference but everytime I use other launchers I can't set up my screens like I do with Sense. Once we have AOSP or any CM then I will probably change it up. But until then I'm sticking with Sense
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Make the best widgets with uccw.
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+1 for Apex - it's smooth, fast, light, and just snappy. I also like that I can hide programs in the drawer if I can't disable them...
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+1 for Apex - it's smooth, fast, light, and just snappy. I also like that I can hide programs in the drawer if I can't disable them...
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Try the atom launcher then see what you say then.
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+1 apex launcher paid version
I know it's an EVO 3D and that is supposed to be the '3d' effect but out of everything. the thing that I have never liked about evo 3d Sense ROMS is that all of them have the 'cube' scroll effect for the home screen. is there any that don't or any of them that can be changed? a tweak? let me know. thanks.
You could try a different launcher like Apex Launcher.
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You could try a different launcher like Apex Launcher.
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I'm on AOKP right now so I have classic scroll but I kinda wanted it on a Sense ROM ill check around though.
Go launcher has a sense 4 launcher, as far as getting a sense rom without the cube effect, if your gsm? All the roms have the cube effect.
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I'm CDMA I'll check the launcher out I didn't know that I've never been big fan of Go launcher
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I'm CDMA I'll check the launcher out I didn't know that I've never been big fan of Go launcher
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Me neither, but apex and nova are both really nice for ics. ADW ex is an oldie but a goodie.
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I also dislike that Sense cube effect. I think Go Launcher is superior to both Apex and Nova and that's what I use.