TW4 is an abomination. I have switched to the Apex launcher which does a good job of giving a stock ICS feel, but I want rid of the fugly samsung TW icons for phone, messaging, contacts etc.
Whats the easiest way to do this?
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Why the **** would you bother changing the good things in stock ICS, like folders etc, and replace them with the sort of ugly and arduous **** we haven't had to deal with since Froyo in stock?
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If you get Apex Pro you can use the adw ICS theme and use the icon pack from that in the Apex theme menu.
Just download an ICS icon pack and long press to change them using Apex launcher. Did a quick google search and found many. One link below.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/topic/9079-ice-cream-sandwich-high-res-icons-pulled-for-your-pleasure/
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Once you get your icon sets, Desktop Visualizer from the market gives you the ability to change any icon with any launcher and resize it depending on what you want.
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Does TW give you the ability to put the app drawer icon into the center?
Michael3214 said:
Once you get your icon sets, Desktop Visualizer from the market gives you the ability to change any icon with any launcher and resize it depending on what you want.
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Yep, been using it for months. Didn't work with Holo Launcher though
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Hey guys im testing some things out with my phone, and i've searched google and looked through ALOT of places, but i can't find any ICS icons pack, i would like it to be stock- no changes - any idea where to find?
Download a ics rom and pull the icons from the apks with winrar or 7zip
Ice Cream Sandwich icons..
Nice thanks
Ok so I am very new to this so bare with me.. I'm on ICS Passion v11. For me to modify the icons such as the dock icons, do I flash them? or is there a certain process I have to do to change them. Sorry if it's been brought up already. I did use the search and was kind of lost on how to go about it.
Screwhead24 said:
Ok so I am very new to this so bare with me.. I'm on ICS Passion v11. For me to modify the icons such as the dock icons, do I flash them? or is there a certain process I have to do to change them. Sorry if it's been brought up already. I did use the search and was kind of lost on how to go about it.
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You have to use Nova launcher or apex launcher in order to change icons. Those are like stock ics launchers but they allow you to change icons. Both are free in the market.
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Alex9090 said:
You have to use Nova launcher or apex launcher in order to change icons. Those are like stock ics launchers but they allow you to change icons. Both are free in the market.
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Is there another program that I could use? Nova & Apex are not on the market
Apex launcher.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
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Please delete
No adw???
Apex?
Zeam?
rosie?
ADW Launcher Ex, until Apex...now I am loving Apex over ADW Ex, for these reasons:
-Folder Styling (Circle/Square/layered etc..) maintains when added to the dock. ADW uses the 3 icons spread out, with a vanilla folder background when added to the dock...(maybe I am missing the folder styling when in the dock?)
-Transition Animation "Card Stack". I am tired of the ADW transitions...card stack is a clean refreshing transition that I am enjoying for now...
-Displaying Visual of Widgets in the App Tray. Fantastic!
spajder6 said:
rosie?
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rosie is the sense launcher
CYDVicious said:
ADW Launcher Ex, until Apex...now I am loving Apex over ADW Ex, for these reasons:
-Folder Styling (Circle/Square/layered etc..) maintains when added to the dock. ADW uses the 3 icons spread out, with a vanilla folder background when added to the dock...(maybe I am missing the folder styling when in the dock?)
-Transition Animation "Card Stack". I am tired of the ADW transitions...card stack is a clean refreshing transition that I am enjoying for now...
-Displaying Visual of Widgets in the App Tray. Fantastic!
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i used to like adw, but i tried go launcher, and never looked back it seemed far more superior, but, im gonna have another look, thanks
360?
TSF Shell?
Ss?
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The best launcher is MIUI Launcher 0.9.5 version BETA
my best nova launcher,pretty,fast and stable.interface similar to ics.
pwrmedia said:
360?
TSF Shell?
Ss?
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360 is my favorite third party launcher...
No ADW EX?
Probably the best most customizable launcher with the best dev..
Although I like Sense so I voted Rosie
360.....launcher pro used to be my favorite
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Trebuchet for me. It's just simple enough.
Edit: Tried Apex and I'm impressed.
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My personal favorite is Apex, but since it isn't listed, I voted for Nova, which is also cool.
I've tried Launcher Pro, Rosie (obviously), Go Launcher EX, and Nova. I stayed on Go Launcher for a long time, but I decided to try Nova after seeing that it provided gmail unread notifications on the gmail icon. Nova provides more space on my home screen for my Android Agenda Widget. It also seems smoother and faster than Go Launcher. Thus, I am sticking with Nova for now. I've never tried Apex.
simply the best launcher is GoLauncher EX.
kalicci said:
simply the best launcher is GoLauncher EX.
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thats what im saying , thanks lol go launcher, keyboard, sms, dialer, contacts, all kick ass go locker too (when needed)
no, i dont work, promote, market or have any relation to the "go" brand
im gonna repost this with added launchers amd ask mods to delete this and the poll, as i cant add items to it
gav-collins1983 said:
thats what im saying , thanks lol go launcher, keyboard, sms, dialer, contacts, all kick ass go locker too (when needed)
no, i dont work, promote, market or have any relation to the "go" brand
im gonna repost this with added launchers amd ask mods to delete this and the poll, as i cant add items to it
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If I were you I'd remove rosie. If you have rosie you might as well add touchwiz and motoblur. I'd stick to 3rd party launchers only...
I rather like the original launcher, but would like to modify the icons for the dialer and txt messenger and a few others. Is there a way of doing it without going with a whole new launcher?
Not to sound sarcastic, but what do you have against a new launcher? I've been using Apex pro, and having a good experience so far. There's also holo, and nova.
Ya..its possible. Its called "flashing another ROM" hehe...
Apex and nova launcher are basically expanded versions of the stock launcher with more options. Don't be afraid to experiment with different launchers til you find one that you like.
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I'd like to change GOSms icon with the stock SMS app icon to put it on dock and replace the stock SMS app, how can I change an app icon with touchwitz? I'd change it because GOSms icon is smaller than other icons in the dock and it's very ugly
Desktop visualizer :good:
Thanks my friend! Very useful!
I know its not a direct answer to your question but you could try another launcher. Apex Launcher allows full control over icons and titles for every item on your home screens.
Forgive me for crashing the thread, but I also need some help changing icons. I want to change the dock icons (on stock Rom) and I am using apex launcher pro. On my HTC Sensation and apex launcher, all I need to do is long press the icon and I then have the option to change it, but when I long press on sgs, the only option I get is to remove app. I am sure it must be simple, can someone help me out. Thanks.
I feel a bit stupid now. After uninstalling all third party launchers and re-installing them, I now have all the correct options to edit the dock icons.
You stole my avatar
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is there any way to change the stock icon in the touchwiz lock screen? I can use desktop visualizer to create the shortcut with new icon on the dock, but touchwiz lock screen icons I cannot change to customize.
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You stole my avatar
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LOL
Hello,
IS there a way to keep my stock SMS icon and have it open up Handcent instead of the stock messaging app. I really don't like the Handcent blue icon up on my menu bar.
Thanks,
Mike
If you use custom launcher, like Apex Launcher, you can edit icons and even names of the app.
And if you prefer Sense you could use Desktop Visualizer.
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Perfect, thank you!
SoraX64 said:
And if you prefer Sense you could use Desktop Visualizer.
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^ what he said ^
It's what I'm doing, I also replaced the icon for the phone dialer...
you can also get the Sense Icons from somewhere and use Bettercut
I used it to customize my icons and added them to the dock
I use Apex Launcher. It can do just about anything with icons and your home screen.
kbrn said:
you can also get the Sense Icons from somewhere and use Bettercut
I used it to customize my icons and added them to the dock
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That's some good photoshop work
Does Nova Launcher have a feature like this? Where you can change the icons around?