Hi guys! I really love the fact that android can be modded so easily...well there are hundreds of launchers in the play store! Any suggestions? This will help anyone who is interested in replacing their launcher
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3 Most well known, should get you started:
1 - Nova Launcher - Very nice, fast and stable. Constant updates and has a Free a Prime Available.
NOVA LINK
2 - Apex Launcher - Again, fast and stable, has a Tablet UI mode which may be of use to some (Free and Paid Available)
APEX LINK
3 - ADW Launcher - Fast, Stable (don't know much about ADW) (Free and Paid Available)
ADW LINK
All 3 of these accept Themes, and Apex/Nova often come with the same themes, so in play Store you'll See: Theme Name Apex/Nova
Sometimes ADW is usable too.
Less popular (perhaps still well known):
1 - Lightning Launcher - Very nice launcher, a little different to the rest with some nice features. (Not used myself)
LIGHTNING LINK
2 - GoLauncher - VERY WELL KNOWN (MOST DOWNLOADED LAUNCHER), Been around for quite some time, however I heard security issues with GoLauncher and other Go Products.
GO LAUNCHER LINK
3 - Holo Launcher - Don't know anything about it just know it exists.
HOLO LINK
Hope this helps.
Thanks mate i picked up this new launcher...Splay...it's kinda different...pie controls sort of
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Sadman Khan said:
Thanks mate i picked up this new launcher...Splay...it's kinda different...pie controls sort of
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I hated Pie Controls
If you need something different you should try next launcher 3S
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Also another one called Buzz launcher. They made theme'ing your homescreen very much easier
Thanks guys
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Adw paid version is good lots of customizations
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Atom Launcher
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For me Action Launcher is the best, Apex Launcher being the 2nd choice, I've tried all the "best" launchers and these are my absolute favourites
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For me Action Launcher is the best, Apex Launcher being the 2nd choice, I've tried all the "best" launchers and these are my absolute favourites
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Action idea is awesome but it lags a little and apex is good but have little lag the fastest experience is nova launcher
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Action idea is awesome but it lags a little and apex is good but have little lag the fastest experience is nova launcher
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I think I never experienced lag on my device with those launchers, not noticeable. But Nova Launcher is very good too, I used it before but I remember that there was something missing in there that I wanted, forgot what it was now
Try latest version released yesterday
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Miui Launcher... Very smooth and looks very nice +apex better then nova....
Apex and Nova are really almost same :| or is it just me?
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I swear by SSlauncher.
I takes some time to set it up but the options are endless and you are really only limited by your own creativity.
I haven't found anything you can't do and it's really really customizable.
Will try it!
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What's the best windows launcher?
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i used
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikuwarez.launcher3
Just hit that thanks button
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Yeah i used that too i was wondering if there are any other...i dont like wp8 launchers :|
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I found go launcher ex to be the fastest ...
I don't believe this belongs in development.
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I don't believe this belongs in development.
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Agreed. I think the right one is "Themes and Apps"
I use 'launcher pro'.
Launcher pro ftw smooth and nice
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Zeam FTW! woot woot!
Another vote for Launcher Pro...
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golauncher and launcher pro i have both
Another vote for launcher pro
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I have to give ADW love... Have used all. Go Launcher was my favorite until I got ADW.. Launcher Pro is nice as well, but ADW is all-around better for my needs. I would suggest trying all three with Home Switcher and see which one you like the best.
Adwex all the way. By far the best with the most options
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Here is what I've found with launchers
Most graphic effects and home screen customization: Regina Launcher
Lightest most efficient most customizable options : Launcher Pro and/or ADW
Best themed launcher: Launcher7
other good launchers: Sony Xperia Arc Launcher ($1.99), honeycomb launcher (a lot of bugs but very nice otherwise), and SPB Shell 3D Launcher ($14.99, I think).
Hope this helps I have personally tested all of these launcher and currently have all but the SPB launcher installed
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+1 for Launcher Pro...
And I have tried ALL OF THEM!
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Launcher pro upgraded to plus so I can resize widgets (the lg 2x todaybriefing one mostly.find it intuitive fast and stable.
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I don't know if they've fixed it yet, but I found that Go Launcher was causing my internal sdcard to get wiped at least daily. As soon as I uninstalled it, the wiping stopped.
I moved to LauncherPro and haven't looked back since.
Im a fan of go launcher ex but now I Luke the stock launcher in alien rom
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I find all are laggy at least on some occasions, which is slightly disappointing considering the hardware.
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I find all are laggy at least on some occasions, which is slightly disappointing considering the hardware.
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I've never had that happen with either Go Launcher or LauncherPro - however, I also don't use much in the way of widgets. If someone uses a lot of them, there may be no way around some occasional lag, no matter what launcher you use.
I'm currently using Go Launcher. It's running more stable than ADW for me.
I am on Eclipse 2.2 but am interested in upgrading to an ICS rom and see that they use different launchers. I have bought launcher pro plus and ADW EX, but am actually still using the "dead" launcher pro because it is still faster than ADW. I am very anal about speed and lag. Hopefully both ICS launchers are fast and I don't have to worry about performance? what are your thoughts on the ICS launchers? Performances and speed is my number one concern, and I am willing to pay. Thank you.
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Apex for me seems so smooth and quick and ive bein using it for quite a while now that i havent liked any other ics launcher
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Apex for me seems so smooth and quick and ive bein using it for quite a while now that i havent liked any other ics launcher
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sh4dow1 said:
Apex for me seems so smooth and quick and ive bein using it for quite a while now that i havent liked any other ics launcher
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Apex for me seems so smooth and quick and ive bein using it for quite a while now that i havent liked any other ics launcher
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Also +1. Dunno why but always had some weird issues with Nova while Apex is indeed running smooth and have better options for me. I recommand you to go for Apex, wont be disappointed imo.
Apex all the way...its clean,simple and user friendly.
Apex is the best i won't change it ever
Apex all the way
They both have free versions in the play store. Try them both out and use the one to your liking. I am partial to Nova, myself.
try both, they both have free version on the market, for me nova is the choice...
Since I have ICS, I'm using Apex free launcher; It's very smooth and the best I've tried. When you try it, you'll hate other launchers.
Since Apex fixed the FC's a while ago I am very happy with it. All the settings and features available even in the free version are awesome. Swiping down to expand notifications is my favourite.
I like Nova
Nova for me. I started using it for the dock swiping when the Galaxy Nexus first came out. Now it looks like the Pro version of Apex has the same feature. Honestly, they are verging on the exact same feature set. Someone should put together a comparison chart.
I prefer Apex because the free version allows hiding of apps in the app drawer.
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Thanks for all the input guys. Anymore thoughts on the speed and performance of both?
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I was using Nova, but I switched to Apex as Nova was quite slow on my Desire. Apex is much smoother for me. They have pretty much the same features (I haven't noticed much difference although I haven't looked that far into either) I would give both a try and see which works best for you
Nova hands down, my friend is currently using it and I have to say its one of the best ICS launchers out there.
I'm quite impressed with Nova, but it might be that you need a fast processor to handle it, because it's incredibly smooth and responsive on my Galaxy Note.
I've tested them both, and Nova uses a lot more RAM resouces, so if you have an older phone definately Apex, and i think Apex is better in features too.
The title says it all...
I've been using Apex and Go Launcher Ex. Apex (at least on my device) has the better performance than Launcher Ex, but on the other side Launcher Ex has way more customization options. I'm bought Apex and it's perfect, but I still want the customization from Launcher Ex while maintaining apexses perfomance. What launcher do you use? Do you like performance or the better "look"? What themes are you using with the launcher? Share it to the world!
My Apex setup:
Version: Pro v1.4.3 (latest)
Theme (in-use): JellyBean HD by Photox Designs
Other themes (not-in-use): DOT (for launcher ex), JellyBean (for launcher ex), Lustre (apex), Minimal MIUI (apex), Traverse (apex).
Just ordinary Rosie...
Always apex. I don't use go launcher since the bloatware bullsh*t in it exceeded understandable line. And more to that I don't like the drawer etc. Just apex for me (i don't want to tell anyone what to use, just my opinion )
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Agreed Rosie looks pretty good, yeah bloatwear with Go made me switch to launcher pro when on gb, but now I use Nova prime
Would consider switching back to apex for its theme compatibalty
stock launcher is the best imho
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Agreed Rosie looks pretty good, yeah bloatwear with Go made me switch to launcher pro when on gb, but now I use Nova prime
Would consider switching back to apex for its theme compatibalty
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You can use all Apex themes in Nova...
Yeah I've came across a few themes tho where theyve looked terrible in nova but good in apex
nova all the way, cant stand rosie...
Apex launcher pro
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Trebuchet with Half-Sense
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apex launcher + MIUI x4 theme and sometimes with xperia theme too :fingers-crossed:
Stock HTC, but full sense ), mysense
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hi
Apex launcher + Stock rom :fingers-crossed:
launcher
I use the stock launcher, but i want to change to Go ex.
atom launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kbHRvLmF0b20ubGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..
anyone tried this one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50c2Yuc2hlbGwiXQ..
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anyone tried this one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50c2Yuc2hlbGwiXQ..
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Yeah tsf works pretty good, not worth the price though Imo
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sslauncher, works great for me )
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I'm using the ApexLauncher and it's great. Lots of customization, just how I like it.
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HOLO Luncher Hd+ is for me the best alternativ, run fast and smooth with a lot of customization options and has original ICS Look
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Just curious if people prefer stock or a replacement launcher?
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Nova.
I used ROM Cleaner to remove the sense launcher.
Ha I was also wondering this. Was just about to ask and saw this thread. I was wanting to make a sleek simple homescreen and someone said I couldn't change icons with stock launcher.
How easy is it to switch back and forth between launchers?
As easy as installing from the play store and running it.
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But would it keep all the settings. Like could you set up two different launchers and have them set the way you want. Then just feel like going to a different look one day just because you feel like it lol.
Yes. A launcher is just an app like any other app. Settings get saved.
Nova, have used it since I got my Galaxy S2. Love it easy backup/restore change icons individually, and more!
Just installed Nova Launcher and gotta say its pretty cool. Here's what I created. Just two questions. Can nova launcher make the status bar clear? And I used simple text to change icons on the dock but it has black background behind the words. Can I make that clear somehow.
I use apex launcher and as nova
It's amazing, I had no trouble changing plenty of phones while keeping my layout
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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I like the sense clock, so I'm on stock. Used apex pro on my gs3
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I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Action Launcher - allows minimalist approach, very fast to select apps. And Blink Feed app from appstore switches back into sense launcher so I can go back and forth.
Apex
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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ive been a nova user for quite sometime , however ive been using stock on the one.
Guess im the only one who actually likes and uses blinkfeed =]
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I've always liked the stock launchers over Nova, Apex, etc. Although I did enjoy them on CM roms on the One X when I had it. Usually I'm not a fan of stock Android. I've always much preferred the manufacturer skins.
I love sense 5 too much to switch
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Stock and love it
oddfuturejoey said:
This may be the perfect place to post this:
Does anyone know of a launcher (or can creat one) that is JUST the Sense 5 app drawer?
i.e: unlock your phone, and hit the app drawer button: THAT is ALL I want to see.
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yeah its called iOS lol
Seggzy said:
Stock and love it
yeah its called iOS lol
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Or miui launcher
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I'm using Next Launcher with custom apps and live cube wallpaper very cool!
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Man, $15 seems kinda steep for that.
Which is better?
Go. Hands down the smoothest. Although battery sucker.
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I would say Nova,but the new Beta version.
It's crazy fast (Set the Scroll Speed and Animation speed to "faster then light"),transparent statusbar support (the only launcher that actually made my statusbar transparent ) and has a Kit Kat look. Tons of customization. What more do you need ?
I have 2 launchers for you. First of all is Apex Launcher it's smooth and faster and the second is KitKat Launcher it's great to live KitKat experience.
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For me the best is Action Laucher
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Which is better?
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Haha oh dear here we go again... just go with Apex its light on memory and has all the functions you need.
Plus this belongs in Q&A (just for future reference)
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I can't believe you're discussing this...it's all matter of taste, and that's very individual. After all, all of them are free on GPlay, so try it, only you know what suits you best, and it cost nothing.
waking the dead is my thing!
any way....I have been using go launcher. found on accident. It is really neat and I am just starting to understand it fully. Now Im seeing here that apex may take up less memory?
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waking the dead is my thing!
any way....I have been using go launcher. found on accident. It is really neat and I am just starting to understand it fully. Now Im seeing here that apex may take up less memory?
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I had Apex.. Once. Then I downloaded Nova Launcher beta and I´m still using it No regrets about it, pretty smooth and easy launcher.
Just my opinion
You should try adw launcher. It is the only one I found that has a categorized app drawer. Makes things soo much more organized. And you can just put folder-like category shortcuts on your homescreen for easy access.
Beautyful transition-effects, great dock customisations... Gove it a try, if you are looking for a new favorite launcher.
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You should try adw launcher. It is the only one I found that has a categorized app drawer. Makes things soo much more organized. And you can just put folder-like category shortcuts on your homescreen for easy access.
Beautyful transition-effects, great dock customisations... Gove it a try, if you are looking for a new favorite launcher.
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Alot of users still see ADW as the boring launcher they used whilst on Froyo or gingerbread, as apex is for ICS
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Is there a launcher that allows alphabetical listing in the app drawer like in the samsung touchwiz?
I just installed holo laucher as the first since I bought my GN3 last year. it looks smooth and very customizable as I can finally change the grid's density from 4x4 to more icons in the home screen but I miss that one column list like app drawer from touchwiz
ADW .
ADW launcher EX pro is the best launcher i found for me
it is really awesome , just try it
fast , easy , have a lot of customizations
paolo200 said:
Is there a launcher that allows alphabetical listing in the app drawer like in the samsung touchwiz?
I just installed holo laucher as the first since I bought my GN3 last year. it looks smooth and very customizable as I can finally change the grid's density from 4x4 to more icons in the home screen but I miss that one column list like app drawer from touchwiz
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I installed Nova and I must say I'm pretty impressed so far. I can configure the apps drawer in an alphabetical list style and much more.
One thing I find a little disappointing but that seems to be the same problem for all launchers is that the non resizable widgets are screwed up if I add them to the home screen when the grid size is changed to 5x5 or more