These are some launcher reviews I did on some ginger bread launchers
ADW launcher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlX99vVNV-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Launcher pro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO3MixpiAnc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Launcher 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZIUjqqiKNA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Claystone launcher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgfFRfxPzE4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Regina 3D launcher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NfJdWTswdc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Go launcher ex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeUaULqC9W8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Holo launcher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI5l0yx-msI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Miui home launcher with mi locker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhvS-C7oQvE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
All of these launchers can be found on the google play
Enjoy
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I'm not sure if Regina is still available. I tried a couple months back and couldn't find it again under the developers page. I used that in all my phones...I liked the functionality of it.
DROID DOES, Apple did...like I forgot when
Pixelation said:
I'm not sure if Regina is still available. I tried a couple months back and couldn't find it again under the developers page. I used that in all my phones...I liked the functionality of it.
DROID DOES, Apple did...like I forgot when
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Yeah its still in the market. Regina 3D launcher.
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have you all tried Lighting Launcher?
Sorry I have to say it, Holo pre ICS and Apex ICS>Better
Thanks for the efforts here tho.!
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Pixelation said:
I'm not sure if Regina is still available. I tried a couple months back and couldn't find it again under the developers page. I used that in all my phones...I liked the functionality of it.
DROID DOES, Apple did...like I forgot when
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Purchased that launcher and have regretted it, it reloads way to often (Stock / custom MODS). However it do agree with you on the functionality.
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no review of lightning launcher, have you tried it op??
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motrinHD said:
no review of lightning launcher, have you tried it op??
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Yes I have sorry just havent had time to make a video
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Anyone tried Nemus Launcher from the Market? Just found it & it's pretty smooth. What launchers work best for you?
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LauncherPro Plus With 3D Icon Pack.
I've run them all and I am using ADW Launcher EX right now. It seems to be the most flexible of the bunch and there is a ton of support for it. Launcher Pro is awesome too and has notifications built in. GoLauncher is great too with tons of theming options. Zeam is really fast and clean. Launcher 7 rules if you like the wp7 look (and I do).
Just experiment for a while and freeze what you don't like at the moment. Get home switcher too. It took me 2 months of switching a few times a day to finally land on ADW Launcher.
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I like LauncherPro, its smooth with alot of options.
I was looking for new launchers to try, and ended up making a pretty big list of them. There ended up being tons more than I thought I could find. So I posted them with links to the Phandroid forums @ Android Forums > Android Discussion > Android Applications > The Big List of Home Launchers. Still a newb here, can't post links yet.
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I was looking for new launchers to try, and ended up making a pretty big list of them. There ended up being tons more than I thought I could find. So I posted them with links to the Phandroid forums @ Android Forums > Android Discussion > Android Applications > The Big List of Home Launchers. Still a newb here, can't post links yet.
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Thanks man, I'll check it out. I'm basically looking for performance & resource usage in a launcher. Lean & mean with a few customizations. I've tried adw, launcherpro, zeam, go launcher, launcher2 & blurhome. So far, I'm pretty impressed with Nemus. Today.
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I use go Launcher, I like how I can add as many pages as I like and the Go widgets are nice especially the calendar one.
I have used LauncherPro, ADW, Launcher 7 and Zeam. I really liked how light and fluid Zeam was but am rocking Launcher 7 for the time being.
Go launcher ex. Most features of the bunch, and it's free.
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I dl'ed spb shell 3d v1.2.2. And w/ frozen mkt and airplane on did a diy trial.
Liked it so much I did the email buy off the dev.s webpage. Dx is supported while Dx2 is not(yet) so there is no mkt support. Mine is V122 bld 20139
garywojdan81 said:
Anyone tried Nemus Launcher from the Market? Just found it & it's pretty smooth. What launchers work best for you?
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I just tried it and it's promising, but the lack of options hurt it. It's pretty smooth though.
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I just tried it and it's promising, but the lack of options hurt it. It's pretty smooth though.
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I'm a little too ocd for a slew of options so leaner is better for me. My all-time favorite has been launcher2.
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garywojdan81 said:
I'm a little too ocd for a slew of options so leaner is better for me. My all-time favorite has been launcher2.
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+1 For OCD!
I currently am using the Go launcher with the tron theme and I'm liking it so far. I would like to find a launcher that has some nice HD themes. The qHD screen we have goes to waste with some of these low resolution themes.
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I currently am using the Go launcher with the tron theme and I'm liking it so far. I would like to find a launcher that has some nice HD themes. The qHD screen we have goes to waste with some of these low resolution themes.
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+1 Go launcher is pretty good. Just tried out one called DX Launcher earlier today. Seemed pretty smooth and has some really cool screen transitions
rp076 said:
+1 Go launcher is pretty good. Just tried out one called DX Launcher earlier today. Seemed pretty smooth and has some really cool screen transitions
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Only issue I had with Go Launcher is when I would try to open the App Drawer or press the phone icon, I would have to do it several times for it to register. But no problems with LauncherPro.
Constantly switching between ADW EX and Launcher7.The minimalistic feel of L7 gets me every time..
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Constantly switching between ADW EX and Launcher7.The minimalistic feel of L7 gets me every time..
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Sometimes less IS more...
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I've tried them all, and still keep going back to lpp ........
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Constantly switching between ADW EX and Launcher7.The minimalistic feel of L7 gets me every time..
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Yeah me too. I really like the minimalistic feel of L7, but it's reeaaally slow compared to ADW launcher EX. I still use launcher 7, but it needs a bit of polish imo.
I've used GO Launcher, but I liked the more customizable aspect of ADW. Also used Launcher Pro, that didn't stay long.
ADW and Launcher 7 are the best bets so far.
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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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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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.
Nova free with ICS theme by KovDev.
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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
Is it just me or anyone else? I experience terrible lags in app drawer scrolling in all Apex/Nova/Go launchers. Trebuchet launcher is flawless without any lag. I dont know what could be the reason behind this despite the awesome hardware our phone has.
It happens for me in CM9 official and Stock ROM too.
Can anybody please give some input on this? Is there a solution at all?
I use Apex Launcher on mine and it's fine for speed. Tried a reinstall?
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Yes they are laggy as hell. GO Launcher was really fast but after last few updates app drawer is choppy.
But, there is a solution, find Cyanogen launcher, Trebuchet. I've used it on Cyanogenmod but now I'm using it on stock rom and it works flawless.
Typing from my phone so I'll provide links a bit later.
Cheers
Apex Launcher is working perfect for me
thejosetree said:
Apex Launcher is working perfect for me
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Comparing to what? Let's compare it to Jelly Bean on Nexus or iPhone...
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muzicfreako said:
Is it just me or anyone else? I experience terrible lags in app drawer scrolling in all Apex/Nova/Go launchers. Trebuchet launcher is flawless without any lag. I dont know what could be the reason behind this despite the awesome hardware our phone has.
It happens for me in CM9 official and Stock ROM too.
Can anybody please give some input on this? Is there a solution at all?
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Nope, and nova launcher in my phone is butter smooth
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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Harsh7689 said:
Nope, and nova launcher in my phone is butter smooth
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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Either people cannot recognize choppy graphics or Sony made different versions of Xperia S for different markets.
It is choppy, even with a stock launcher (not always but it does happen) l.
The term "butter smooth" should be used by ones who actually have oportunity to compare it either to iOS or Nexus
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Comparing to what? Let's compare it to Jelly Bean on Nexus or iPhone...
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Compared with a Galaxy Nexus (Had one).
I must say that running the .45 firmware and the beta version of apex launcher which is you can get from their site or download in the advanced menu of the app. The phone is running amazingly smooth. I think it's a combination of both but especially after the latest firmware that the phone is flying.
http://phandroid.com/2012/08/04/apex-launcher-beta-now-with-android-4-1-base-smoother-than-ever/
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Novo and apex is smooth. Go launcher lags for a split second when opening app drawer
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So is it just your app drawer scrolling? How is your home screen scrolling? How many pages of apps do you have?
It seems strange if you lag is just restricted to the app drawer
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Either people cannot recognize choppy graphics or Sony made different versions of Xperia S for different markets.
It is choppy, even with a stock launcher (not always but it does happen) l.
The term "butter smooth" should be used by ones who actually have oportunity to compare it either to iOS or Nexus
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I already have a nexus, and i don't need to learn from you what is smoothness
Stock launcher definitely lags so in don't like it.. No complaints from nova prime... Apex also takes a second to open sometimes, never used go launcher.. M on 2.45 cz
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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Harsh7689 said:
I already have a nexus, and i don't need to learn from you what is smoothness
Stock launcher definitely lags so in don't like it.. No complaints from nova prime... Apex also takes a second to open sometimes, never used go launcher.. M on 2.45 cz
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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Don't be rude.
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thejosetree said:
Compared with a Galaxy Nexus (Had one).
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That actually leads me to believe that vendors like Sony have different versions of Xperia S for different markets. Which sucks.
DIdn't see a thread like this, or maybe I missed it and search didn't show it.
What launcher are you guys using with your note 2 ?
I made a poll with the ones i think are most commonly used.
Nova
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Nova launcher
I initially installed CleanRom 3.5 with the Nova launcher option, but felt that visually it seemed slower to open the app drawer and switch screens, probably because of the animation? So I stuck to TouchWiz, and am pretty happy with it. I could be completely off base; I feel like TouchWiz is one of the better android skins, definitely better than sense.
Apex
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I use Nova. Got the Prime for 25 cents awhile back :victory:
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I initially installed CleanRom 3.5 with the Nova launcher option, but felt that visually it seemed slower to open the app drawer and switch screens, probably because of the animation? So I stuck to TouchWiz, and am pretty happy with it. I could be completely off base; I feel like TouchWiz is one of the better android skins, definitely better than sense.
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Did you try changing the settings in Nova? You can change the speed of the animations. :good:
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I use Nova. Got the Prime for 25 cents awhile back :victory:
Did you try changing the settings in Nova? You can change the speed of the animations. :good:
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I'll give it a shot. I love trying out launchers . I do wish somebody would try something radically different when it comes to launchers (not just an iOS-esque type layout).
I switch between Nova and SPB Shell 3D. This beast can definitely handle the graphics, even with live wallpapers.
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Stock
Nova with a custom icon pack.
TouchWiz. It feels smoother to me than Nova and Apex on Beans' ROM.
jmorton10 said:
Nova with a custom icon pack.
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What icon pack do you use
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Holo
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+1
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tbns said:
I'll give it a shot. I love trying out launchers . I do wish somebody would try something radically different when it comes to launchers (not just an iOS-esque type layout).
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Try lightning launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pierrox.lightning_launcher
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1+ nova
Touchwiz plus beans rom v4. Smooth animations.
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What icon pack do you use
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Digital Soul red icons (my entire phone is themed in red and black)
I find Nova to be BY FAR the smoothest/fastest launcher there is.
I have the paid versions of both Nova and Apex. I don't even bother installing Apex anymore.
TW is OK if you don't want any of the custom options that a launcher like Nova gives you, but Nova is every bit as smooth as TW after you play with the options a little (on any ROM)
I think the new ADX launcher is amazing, a lot of cool features like widget previews, fast and all the customization. It's won me over.
This is also the first device I've used that TSF Shell is great on. Perfect size for it.
I've been using Apex launcher pro for a long time now and was wondering if anybody else is and any issues noticed with the 4.3 ROMs?
I'm currently running PACman 4.3:good:
I haven't used Apex for some time but there shouldn't be any issues. If there are, try Nova. Works flawlessly for me.
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Neroga said:
I haven't used Apex for some time but there shouldn't be any issues. If there are, try Nova. Works flawlessly for me.
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Thanks for the reply. I've been thinking about trying Nova again lately. I haven't tried that since my Atrix 4G which was 3 phones ago.
Truth be told, apex and nova are functionally identical if comparing paid versions. Apex will run better on some phones, nova on others, so it's just a matter of determining which will work best for your phone.
I use Action Launcher, personally.
WESTdad said:
Thanks for the reply. I've been thinking about trying Nova again lately. I haven't tried that since my Atrix 4G which was 3 phones ago.
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I was also an Atrix 4G user until almost a year ago.
OMGMatrix said:
Truth be told, apex and nova are functionally identical if comparing paid versions. Apex will run better on some phones, nova on others, so it's just a matter of determining which will work best for your phone.
I use Action Launcher, personally.
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This.
I switched to Nova simply because it was definitely smoother than Apex and Holo on my AHD. It could also depend on your clock speeds. Holo is too sluggish with my GPU underclocked to 320 while Nova remained smooth.
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I like Nova more but won't use it because it is missing my most loved feature (unless it's been added recently). Tablet Mode is so beautiful on our phones.
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I like Nova more but won't use it because it is missing my most loved feature (unless it's been added recently). Tablet Mode is so beautiful on our phones.
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I haven't tried Tablet mode yet, I might have to give it a try.
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I haven't tried Tablet mode yet, I might have to give it a try.
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The app drawer button in the top right feels so natural. And the added room because the dock is gone is so nice for full sized widgets. It just looks clean.