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[Q] What home do you use? ADW, LP, TW, AOSP??

Hey guys. Kinda new around here, figured I'd post a poll and get to know the community somewhat. Feel free to take a look and choose an answer Anyways, were never going to find a definitive answer to whats better, LP, ADW, etc etc... there are many threads arguing the validity of why each one could be better than the next. It's all a matter of personal preference IMO and I really don't care why you hate one. All I'm wondering is which one you use yourself. Just to get a feel for what everyones using out there. Thanks! Of course you can leave supporting info to why you love the one you use, just try not to start arguing why one is great and OP Is a nubsauce and all that other junk! Thanks again!
My Vote goes to LP or LPP just probably because it's the one I'm most comfortable with and know the best. I can change anything on the fly and know right where it is under settings/on my home sreens. Just a personal preference. How about you?

Back when I had my Nexus, the first nonstock launcher I used was ADW because it was included in CyanogenMod.
ADW is nice in the fact that its really customizable, and that there are the swipe features. I tried Launcher Pro once or twice back then, but didn't like the dock and its white/grey icons.
Recently I got LauncherPro Donate, and now its the ONLY one I use. Combined with LauncherPro Icons, you get ultimate customization of the dock/icons. The swipe-able dock is freakin AWESOME, and the LP Widgets are perfect for what I want!
Being able to resize widgets, have scrolling widgets, combined with the speed of LP makes it the winner for me.

Launcher pro plus.
Customization is the best.
Don't care about themes.
Great dev support.

i use touchwiz with my epic experience rom because its well part of the epic experience
+i love the samsung widgets

I use launcher pro.
No lag on my epic, customizable dock bar with 5 icons. Does what I want.
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I prefer ADW... my homescreen is completely blank with no status bar and only the app menu. and i swipe up for txt messages and down for phone/contacts. all my setscpu, cache clear, terminal, etc. is on the left screen and entertainment/work on the right screen. It feels very clean and customized.
(This is williams friend)

Touchwiz, and love it. No root, no roms, just stock.

Im rockin launcher pro plus and loving it
Tapatalkin' it from my EPIC 4g

I'm over from Winmo and brand new to the Epic and Android...I have Launcher Pro Plus on now but want to go back and try TW again until I learn more about Android. Is there a way to switch back and forth after you have chosen LP? I did have a option before. Sorry for the dumb question. I think LP is better but I need to keep it simple for now.

Try livehome. Its like adw+launcher pro but it also gives you transition animations like book page turning or 3d cube. I've used it for about a week now and I love it
Epic 4g
I would like to reitterate that my phone is much stronger than yours...

Launcher Pro. I love how many options it gives you. For example, I switch back and forth between this 2 setups:
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^^ This uses the scrollable Dock of LP to allow me 3 rows of shortcuts, 3 of which are folders. I never have to place icons on my homescreens. Just widgets.
^^ This is just a really fun setup inspired by a thread in the EVO forums.

hydralisk said:
Launcher Pro. I love how many options it gives you. For example, I switch back and forth between this 2 setups:
^^ This uses the scrollable Dock of LP to allow me 3 rows of shortcuts, 3 of which are folders. I never have to place icons on my homescreens. Just widgets.
^^ This is just a really fun setup inspired by a thread in the EVO forums.
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Care to explain where you got the icons for the dock, what clock widget is that, and what widget is showing you the bluetooth wifi etc icons? It looks awesome.

nesl247 said:
Care to explain where you got the icons for the dock, what clock widget is that, and what widget is showing you the bluetooth wifi etc icons? It looks awesome.
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Yeah, where did you get that widget with click and radio control?
I use LauncherPro, tried others and didn't seem to compare.
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So if I use launcher pro on a rom like uncommon or another sense default system, will Rosie and the sense still eat up memory/CPU? Also what app is a good alternative for the clock/timer/stopwatch in sense?
Thanks guys
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hydralisk said:
Launcher Pro. I love how many options it gives you. For example, I switch back and forth between this 2 setups:
^^ This uses the scrollable Dock of LP to allow me 3 rows of shortcuts, 3 of which are folders. I never have to place icons on my homescreens. Just widgets.
^^ This is just a really fun setup inspired by a thread in the EVO forums.
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I like the 2nd one. What do I do to create that on my phone? Thanks in advance.
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splashmktg said:
I'm over from Winmo and brand new to the Epic and Android...I have Launcher Pro Plus on now but want to go back and try TW again until I learn more about Android. Is there a way to switch back and forth after you have chosen LP? I did have a option before. Sorry for the dumb question. I think LP is better but I need to keep it simple for now.
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download homeswitcher from the market, you can switch between launchers and set your default launcher

I use stock Android,no touchwiz

hydralisk said:
^^ This uses the scrollable Dock of LP to allow me 3 rows of shortcuts, 3 of which are folders. I never have to place icons on my homescreens.
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How do you add folders to the dock with Launcher Pro? Can't seem to find that option.

splashmktg said:
I'm over from Winmo and brand new to the Epic and Android...I have Launcher Pro Plus on now but want to go back and try TW again until I learn more about Android. Is there a way to switch back and forth after you have chosen LP? I did have a option before. Sorry for the dumb question. I think LP is better but I need to keep it simple for now.
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New to all this myself but recently found under manage applications the ability to deselect the default launcher. Find whatever is default in the list and hit home to select a new one. Not selecting to save the default prompts whenever the home key is set
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sewhuy said:
How do you add folders to the dock with Launcher Pro? Can't seem to find that option.
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Custom shortcuts i believe..

launcher pro or adw?

What is everyone using? I really liked the launcher on CM6.X for my N1 but don't remember which one it was

i like Go launcher.

apolloms said:
What is everyone using? I really liked the launcher on CM6.X for my N1 but don't remember which one it was
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CM generally uses adw as their home launcher.

dLo GSR said:
i like Go launcher.
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+1
and Go is free.

I liked the hidden dock thing in adw so I've been using that. Also bumped my home screens to 6 rows x 5 columns, things seem to be spaced more normally with the high res screen that way...and it just plain lets me pack stuff on screen.
I will have to check out Go, I tried Launcher pro before ADW, just didn't care for the feel of it.

Launcher Pro Plus for me.

ADW ftw..love it and no lag like I experienced with launcher pro. Those are the only two I have tried so far so please, convince me otherwise. I like to try new gadgets/settings..
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Launcher Pro here. Been using it since day one and haven't had any lag. I just liked the feel over adw for some reason.

lsxrx7 said:
+1
and Go is free.
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+1. I feel ADW is a bit laggy. Although GO doesn't have many themes.
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anyone tried Zeam Launcher? It's what I point my android rocking friends too when they say their home screens lag because its faster than ADW + performance tweaks.
anyone like Zeam?

installed adw and still had a super laggy dialer screen so i uninstalled it...i don't know what to do about this dialer screen....i think i might take my phone to ATT

Go Launcher Ex!
I tried both LaucherPro Plus (what I used on my N1) and ADW Ex, both had a lot of lag. Go Launcher Ex works just fine for me!

Get launcher pro and app orginizer awesome

I use launcher pro(free), last night I tried ADW(free) I really liked it, but I did run into a problem. I've had great battery life since I got the phone but when I tried ADW I really drained my battery, i'm talking down to 60% in like 3 hours. I uninstalled and went back to launcher pro, and no problems. anyone else experiencing battery drain with ADW?

igothacked1 said:
CM generally uses adw as their home launcher.
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This is only because ADW is fully open-source. I used to use ADW as I had used CM on my EVO and liked ADW, but having now tried LP I prefer it.

ADW EX for me!

vladnosferatu said:
for me ADW
http://i2theme.webs.com/
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ADW I agree on, but I will never understand people who buy an Android phone, then want an iPhone theme so they can get Apple icons!
I dunno..............just buy an iPhone! That to me is like just sticking an Apple logo on your phone and pretending! Just sayin'!

Launcher pro paid for me there's very little lag at all. All launchers have some lag pick the one that you like the best as in looks and functionality lp has Widgets and a lot of settings
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I like Launcher Pro the best for now.
However with that said, I also like using all 3 (LP, ADW, & Go) with "Froyo Home Switcher".
That way I can really customize my phone on the fly, plus keep up with the others as they get updated or if I see a new skin that I really want to try for that particular launcher...

ADW Ex.
I love my setup right now..
I'll post pics
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14329675/screenshots.jpg

Launcherpro vs adw on the hd2

I have been using adw ex for months now and decided to try out launcher pro again and I have been surprised at the performance and overall fluidity of it now compared to the last time I used launcher pro, I still have adw ex installed and have been comparing and for some reason the only lag I ever experience is coming straight from sleep on 245-245 powersave to 245-998 smartass on adw, none on launcher pro, and the customization is almost equal now, only thing missing is adw themes not being compatible, so I was wondering what hd2 users prefer, I enjoy using both and have pure messenger widget so launcher pro widgets don't really sway my opinion, what are some features that have been deciding factors for some of you? And I know about other launchers that are also popular (ie helauncher vtl.launcher) so I'm trying to focus on only adw and launcher pro here

I find launcher pro way easier to use. ADW too complicated.
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I prefer ADW EX. I used Launcher Pro Plus for a long time, and I think it's a great launcher, but ADW just seems to fit my taste better.
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I think adw brings more to the table, but launcher pro is near lag-proof, its a trade off thing for me, I always end up going back to adw because there are more features though
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I prefer ADW as it offers more utility than LP and havent notice any lag whatsoever.

adw. go launcher ex has random screen change animation i wish adw had
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I prefer GO Launcher EX because of the built Task Killer and an excellent themes.

Machzelet said:
I prefer GO Launcher EX because of the built Task Killer and an excellent themes.
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Same here use to use adw because of all the features, then tried go launcher and felt like it was a lightweight launcher if that makes any sense. Plus you have to admit go SMS pro is pretty cool haha
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Go SMS, Go Launcher EX Notifications and Go Contacts will be a nice addition to the Go Launcher EX. In my opinion, this is the best Launcher.

Machzelet said:
I prefer GO Launcher EX because of the built Task Killer and an excellent themes.
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X2, tried the 3, but now using go launcher ex, far superior than the other 2 IMHO..
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im definatly an ADW guy, i just think it looks nice and has some cool options and features

Go launcher ex,
The task manager & sorting features in the app draw + the fact I can have 9 home screens (max 30) make it stand out from the other launchers.

Go launcher
Thanks for the info on Go Launcher EX. I was an ADW EX guy up until about 5 minutes ago. This seems like a pretty sweet launcher. I guess only time will tell if I stick with it but so far so great!

Adw is much better
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i prefer the ADW, but the last version of LP can load ADW THEMES
http://i2theme.webs.com/
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kam333 said:
Go launcher ex,
The task manager & sorting features in the app draw + the fact I can have 9 home screens (max 30) make it stand out from the other launchers.
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Why would you need more than 7 screens? It is not like you are gonna put one widget on every screen

ADW launcher EX for me, no lag, very smooth and many features.

Launcher Pro vs. Sense

I've searched the other forums and read through them; however, I want a more updated take, especially people using the HTC Evo, which do you prefer and why?
Are the speeds that much better? Do you miss the sense widgets? Did you eventually adjust or did you have that feeling in the back of your rom that it wasn't the same?
Thanks in advance!

I prefer Launcher Pro, don't miss the sense widgets, just the flip clock.

I like some of the built in aspects of sense, the better integration with Facebook pics, and so forth (missing that since I have rooted and installed Deck's ROM..Facebook App just doesn't seem as nice in syncing them).
However for interface, Launcher Pro has been my toy of choice for at least 9 months.

I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP

Bielinsk said:
I used launcher pro exclusively on all Rom.
Until I loaded a sense 3.0 rom. That interface is just so nice.
Haven't gone back to LP
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Same with me. I kept waiting for that next great promised LP to come out, but he's not getting it done. Sense 3.0 is here and pretty good. LP next gen is vaporware.

I run lp with aosp and sense, which I rarely use, I keep sense launcher
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Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I use LauncherPro with the FancyWidget that looks like the Sense clock.
Best of both worlds for me, since I love the flip clock.

shootin4aces said:
Cm7+ adwEX = epic... Love it
You have so much more freedom, and though I do miss aspects of sense, I have been able to replace them in some form or another over time... If I were not rooted and rommed I would personally stick with sense, they really did a great job!!!!!
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I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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Crossrocker said:
I trked using adw ex and I did not like it.. every time you choose an app in appdrawer, it takes you to homescreen and then to app
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I wasn't even aware of this until you said that. I had to open an app real quick to verify.

+1 on sticking with sense 3.0 after I found virus b1.4 I'd try a new version of LP though

I use Launcher GO EX, but I used to have Launcher Pro. I prefer that over Sense 2.0. I can't wait until 2.3.3 is rooted, so I can use Sense 3.0.
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Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.

Android 17 said:
Sense is nice for the widgets, but LP is way faster and smoother once you tweak with the settings.
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Faster...maybe by milliseconds....
Smoother? Not the case with the ROM i use. The carousel for home pages and the albums is perfect. I'm still not over spinning it just for the heck of it

LauncherPro Plus all the way. Scrolling dock, looping homescreens, nice transitions. I don't miss Sense at all. I use Pure Calendar and Pure Agenda, both fullscreen, and a few shortcuts. Plus I use an AOSP ROM, so Sense is a distant memory for me.

I use Launcher Pro on my GTablet and after reading this thread, I may try it on my EVO too.

running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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metalmenance said:
running asop right now so using launcher pro otherwise i really like new sense 3.0
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Yeah I think people are comparing LP plus to sense 2 or 2.1 without having actually installed a 3.0 rom.
Look at what SilverZero said...how can Sense 3.0 be a distant memory? Good working roms have only been out for a little over a month.
If you like it and it ain't broke don't fix it. But this thread is sounding a little fanboy-ish when people haven't actually used both.

SPB shell 3D is best, but the cost was a downer.

It all depends on the mood that I'm in. Lol
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Let's talk launchers !

What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?

I use go launcher. It's free and really nice. Although I did roll back to an earlier version because one of the updates wasn't to my liking.
Tried loads, always return to go launcher.
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Teslarage said:
What launcher should someone with a heavy passion for themes use?
Smoothest launcher other than TouchWiz ?
What do you guys use?
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If you like themes then I guess Go launcher is your best bet. I like Launcherpro / Launcher7 and those both are themable quite easily too

I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.

Without doubt go launcher is the most functional and customizable launcher you can get and its free.
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i use Zeam launcher. Love it to bits

I use ADW. Really nice launcher

Nitroz said:
I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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I'm struggling to see that as a compliment. I switched from LauncherPro to Go Launcher recently and haven't regretted the decision. I miss LauncherPro's built-in scrollable widgets, but have replaced those with Android Pro Widgets instead.
I'd been getting issues for some time with LauncherPro freezing for ages on startup, Go Launcher has no such problems and with the most recent update has the 3D app drawer too; bonus.

I use Go Launhcer!! A very good app, with lots of customizations ans a very active dev...Not very smooth as TW launcher though...

Go Launcher is ace, it has alot of themes out for it and i belive the devs also have a program to assist people in building there own.
For me its Go Launcher + Matted Blue theme = win.

I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!

Having tried a few - openhome,go launcher and the original launcher, I came to the conclusion that ADW ex is the best of the bunch, runs smoothly, very customizable, including home icon size, home grid customization, and the screen transitions, appdock and drawer options are out of this world.

Most of the ones available on the Market are very good, and there's very little between them. TBH, the best thing you can do is just try them all and see which you prefer. Personally, I'm all over the GO apps at the minute - Launcher, SMS Pro, Contacts, Dialer - they're all great!
Seriously - ignore everyone and just try them all yourself for a day or two.

robmeik said:
I use SPB Shell 3D, works like a charm with the S2 and gives me all that I want!!
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+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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Declan79 said:
+1 very worth it to buy the paid. Also using it on my gt p1000
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Somthing stops me paying almost £10 for a launcher, just seem alot for a launcher even if it is "3d" it still does the job of free launchers.

GO Launcher - Excellent.

MasterfullDON said:
GO Launcher - Excellent.
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+me
Is stable and updates are free flowing... lol. Lots of free themes too and a couple really nice pay for ones too.. box theme and elegant are my favorite pay ones and box robot is very cool too and free
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Nitroz said:
I alternate from TW 4.5 and GoLauncher, so far the latest update of GoLauncher is a winner for me. It's like the Charlie Sheen of Launchers.
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Sums up the Go launcher to a tee, this quotation, rather a mess, not as slick as others, a bit of a hodge podge, although Charlie Sheen goes one step further and equates to a complete W&$ker
I have tried so many launcher spent way to much time faffing about with them, back with TW, so slick and fast, and does everything I need.

search for DX home really amazing launcher set transation effect
tornado or boiler.
all widgets go on spinning..... wooo

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