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Hi people! What's in your opinion best home replacement app for Wildfire? Except LauncherPro (it is smooth and fast but got old :/). Thanks.
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Although most will say Launcher Pro, I personally am a fan of ADW more than that. And, I bought EX a few weeks back, and, its far more amazing.
Other alternatives are GO Launcher, Zeam, and the upcoming SPB Shell (Although I dont know whether it will work on the WIldfire or not)
@3xeno I got ADW EX. Thanks man, it's awesome! I used ADW free version too but the EX version is WAY more customizable. Again, thanks!
No issues. Enjoy.
I change launchers like my underwear, just to keep the experiences a little different and also because some go better with certain themes.
Right now I have GO Launcher because I like the themes, the classic them goes well with the UI look I'm after. Maybe later I'll restore my Launcher Pro or the launcher from Sony Ericsson because that had a nice glassy look too.
ADW isn't bad either but I can't buy the themes I would want to I don't bother.
I tried Panda Home too and it wasn't all that bad either.
So for looks, I'd say GO Launcher. For functionality and customisability I would say LauncherPro or ADW.
I like Zeam best, it's really fast! I've still got launcherpro plus though and occasional use it because of the cool widgets it has.
I recently tried Launcher 7, a Windows phone 7 looking launcher. It had some great animations which ran smoothly on the Wildfire. This was great because it was highly customisable which I believe not all Windows phone 7 style launchers can do(?).
A new update for LauncherPro came out today, I'm using the pro version, it just added some widget improvements and a new Gmail widget.
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I like Zeam best, it's really fast! I've still got launcherpro plus though and occasional use it because of the cool widgets it has.
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I would vouch for this, i use Zeam a lot of the time however it does not have as much functionality as the other launchers but is extremely fast.
I have adw ex, it used almost 5 minutes to loaded up my 900mb (250apps) apps, but launcher pro plus only use 45seconds to load it, with a lot of widgets, after my phone reboot.
How about launcher pro plus?
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I would use Go Launcher if it supported better our qvga resolution...
Because I think its app drawer is the best for usability, but it looks so bad on the Wildfire screen: I would pay for a modded version.
Anyway I'm using LPro+ which is very fast and smooth.
Yeah, GO Launcher sucks on this screen... But if you hide app names in drawer, it looks good. Anyway, I tried all of launchers people listed and they are great but I'm always going back to Sense.
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Can I use themes on launcher pro plus although I don't have root? I'm using adw ex atm coz of the themes and think that the app drawer is cooler.
hey, whats about sbp shell 3d? its released ... does it work on wildfire???
I already try spb 3d.. not works on wildfire.. stock 2.2..
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I tried launcher pro, but always end up using Sense again, mostly because of the widgets, they are just so useful.
Ig you want widgets that look nice buy lancher pro plus then follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783427 to get nice themed one which look 100% better than the standard grey
I recently also downloaded launcher 7.
I ditched ADW for it.
Kinda like the little customizations for launcher 7, bring a newer look from other launchers which basically look the same.
Only downside is, the widgets all look tiny, so I have to live without widgets (which I dont normally use anyways).
GO Launcher in my opinion is the best. It has many functions such as closing running applications.
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Hate to say it, but I LOVE Launcher PRO! ADW Launcher is a pretty good 2nd-bet, however Launcher Pro, IMO has much better options!
roxylove said:
Hate to say it, but I LOVE Launcher PRO! ADW Launcher is a pretty good 2nd-bet, however Launcher Pro, IMO has much better options!
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Why would you hate to say it? To each his own.
I want to know what the best launcher is in terms of uniqueness and not just speed. I want a launcher that is different from other launchers and has actually been well thought out. Thank you.
Personal favourite
I quite like Launcher Pro - lots of icon packs and easy to customise! Can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Only issue is that it hasn't been updated for a while
If you want custom themes without having to pay for Launcher Pro Plus, then try GoLauncher - not a personal favourite of mine but is again very customisable and does pack in a few unique features.
I used to use Zedge for pure speed, but it was a bit limited customisation-wise and I overclocked my phone, so I didn't need a really fast launcher any more
i tryed many launchers...but Launcher Pro is the best choice for me...so i stick with it a long time now
deff Launcher Pro You can do what ever you want
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i like launcher pro & go launcher too
I use Launcher Pro too... even I uninstall/erase other launchers.
Smonic said:
I want to know what the best launcher is in terms of uniqueness and not just speed. I want a launcher that is different from other launchers and has actually been well thought out. Thank you.
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go luncher
Adw launcher ex paid version
I just noticed that a ics launcher is available in market. Did anybody try it??
Go Launcher EX.
Zeam.
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I used launcher pro for ever then found zeam. Not as fast as lp but smooth and good looking
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just tried the ics launcher. not very smooth and nothing special. Im not much impressed
vikraam said:
just tried the ics launcher. not very smooth and nothing special. Im not much impressed
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Yes. I had also tried it. not very good. Instead ended up using Go Launcher Ex with ICS theme.
I just got ADW Launcher EX the other day from the 10c app promotions per day google is doing and i'm loving it so far.. lots of new features compared to the free version
Might be a good idea for people to keep watch incase it goes up for 10c again.. few days left of apps
Try this 360 launcher. Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345601 pretty smooth, not bad so far.
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Yea 360 launcher is awesome. Just never have seen these app drawer animations in any other launcher. very nice and very smooth. And the themes are good looking too
Edit: I just noticed that there is a lockscreen setting in its preferences using which we can have a variety of lockscreens too. And there are lockscreens available for download within the app itself.
This is f**king awesome
Only 3 lockscreens are available. But all 3 are good especially The iPhone lock screen and ics lock screen are looking great
Nemus
I use Nemus Launcher. It's fast and does what I need
Hello,
i don´t like the TW-Launcher or all the other Home-Replacements. How can I use the stock launcher with my SGS SII (Android 4.0.3)????
Thank you!!!!
Greetings from Germany
I think you might have to push it. Have you checked out Nova launcher? Same launcher, more settings.
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JKay setting, uninstalled TWLauncher. Customized stock.
Fast AND sexy as lightning.
Waiting to KANG it up with stable build.
Try Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher or Trebutchet Launcher
Very fast answer, thank you!
I downloaded it. I will try it...
member1308 said:
Very fast answer, thank you!
I downloaded it. I will try it...
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while we talking about ics launchers another one that i would recommend and has many options to it is Apex launcher.. give it a try your not losing anything
apex is highly recommended !
Stifler69 said:
while we talking about ics launchers another one that i would recommend and has many options to it is Apex launcher.. give it a try your not losing anything
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It has been mentioned, but I agree. Never tried Apex, since Nova, inside AOKP has always done it for me. Apex and Nova are equally cool, from what I've heard about Apex, lol. Matter of choice.
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JKay setting, uninstalled TWLauncher. Customized stock.
Fast AND sexy as lightning.
Waiting to KANG it up with stable build.
i like the nova launcher. It's a great launcher and looks like the ics stock launcher
I tried trebuchet from and launcher2 from galaxy nexus, both force closed when adding a widget...
I just copied them to data/app folder and set rights similar to other apps in the same folder. Do i need to do something differently?
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eckh said:
I tried trebuchet from and launcher2 from galaxy nexus, both force closed when adding a widget...
I just copied them to data/app folder and set rights similar to other apps in the same folder. Do i need to do something differently?
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Are you on ICS or GB?..
Also, I remember something about pushing it to system/app instead, something about a permission, exactly because of the widgets in app launcher. Try to move it to system apk instead.
Good luck. Launcher2, I wouldn't really count on. Trebutchet, Nova and Apex, I don't see why wouldn't work
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JKay setting, uninstalled TWLauncher. Customized stock.
Fast AND sexy as lightning.
Waiting to KANG it up with stable build.
CuraeL said:
Are you on ICS or GB?..
Also, I remember something about pushing it to system/app instead, something about a permission, exactly because of the widgets in app launcher. Try to move it to system apk instead.
Good luck. Launcher2, I wouldn't really count on. Trebutchet, Nova and Apex, I don't see why wouldn't work
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JKay setting, uninstalled TWLauncher. Customized stock.
Fast AND sexy as lightning.
Waiting to KANG it up with stable build.
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Official ICS. Everything works now with trebuchet, had to run apk to install it. Just copying/pushing didn't do the trick.
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Just tried apex, very decent launcher with a lot of function, fast, and looks good, thank you guys.
Hello!
I have accidentally found a touchwiz 5.0 launcher and at first i thought that it was not going to work on our little wildfire. After i have tried it i have to admit that is running pretty good. Give it a try!
http://d-h.st/oel
All credits go to the maker CoolCatGetHome
Here's the original thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652456
To install just push it to system/app and set the permissions to rw r r
and install the apk!
Tip: For better scrolling experience disable wallpaper scrolling!
It's a themed version of Holo Launcher, not really the SGSIII Launcher....
pantapanta1 said:
Hello!
I have accidentally found a touchwiz 5.0 launcher and at first i thought that it was not going to work on our little wildfire. After i have tried it i have to admit that is running pretty good. Give it a try!
http://d-h.st/oel
All credits go to the maker CoolCatGetHome
Here's the original thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652456
To install just push it to system/app and set the permissions to rw r r
and install the apk!
Tip: For better scrolling experience disable wallpaper scrolling!
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thanks for sharing, i installed it and its great for me fast and smooth,thats what i am looking for, hitting the THANKS
mohamed.qadiqadi said:
It's a themed version of Holo Launcher, not really the SGSIII Launcher....
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Yeap but it is a very good replica that can give you the taste of the original launcher without the 3d animations that our wildfire can not hold.
unfortunately updating via Google Play isnt possible, says App is broken or something like that. Anyway, its great looking
Have found this amazing Launcher on Playstore called Ace Launcher,its very cool and free,just try and see by urself!!!Have fun!!!
I have attached the latest version as apk in case anyone cant download from store etc.
About:
Ace Launcher is what you need on every Android device! It’s the reason why you love your mobile devices. Download it for the super smooth and fast animation operation experience and Facebook bubble on desktop. We are making your device an entirely new personal assistant with easy controls, well-designed themes and more functions – waiting for you to explore!##Why Ace Launcher
- Entirely FREE for now and forever with no ADs.
- Connect with your Facebook friends anytime and anywhere.
- Faster and cleaner than other launchers, like Apex, ADW and GO.
- Over 100 personalization options.
- Work perfect on every single device, including the cheap ones.
##Features
- 20 fantastic transition effects
- Nice personalized themes to choose
- Customized widgets for weather, switcher and task killer.
- Convenient Facebook bubble to know what your friends are up to.
- Unlimited folders easy to manage your apps in order everywhere.
- Compatible with Apex/ADW/Nova/Holo/GO themes and wallpapers.
Play Store: Ace Launcher
Nice!! One!!
Cool
I found that one few days ago. I think its a kang of go launcher. Look better.
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I think it is based on Go launcher
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maybe,but its much cooler.
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maybe,but its much cooler.
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Agreed! Love this launcher, but since I paid for Launcher 8 Pro, I'm going back using it.
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Cool Luncher :good: