I've tried using Android 2.3 Launcher Home+ and another one I cant remember the name..
Anyone know the best stock Google android UI for Xperia?
I dont mind Android 2.3 Launcher, its just got some lag with the 3d app drawer that annoys me and the messages app doesnt show the number of unread messages on the icon..
What is the best stock UI launcher?
Simmo3D said:
I've tried using Android 2.3 Launcher Home+ and another one I cant remember the name..
Anyone know the best stock Google android UI for Xperia?
I dont mind Android 2.3 Launcher, its just got some lag with the 3d app drawer that annoys me and the messages app doesnt show the number of unread messages on the icon..
What is the best stock UI launcher?
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I'm on Rogers.
Using LauncherPro+.
The best launcher.Period.That's a fact!
5 Icon dock,first and fifth icons set to homepages. Get a Gingerbread dock(google it)
Then download a 2.2 stock android set from deviant art.
BAM!
I might make a tutorial.
Go launcher me likes!
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U gotta trust me on this one bro. Try all other ones, and then try pandahome pro.
I know i t sounds gay. But u will fall in love with it so fast.
Its soooooooo smooth and it has 10 diff transitions for flipping throu home screens. Make sure u try them all.
Its jus so amazing.
I have tried all even the very expensive spb one. Lol
But this one is truly the best and its free
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Thanks for the feedback guys but I am looking for the stock google android UI not a custom launcher etc.
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I cant seem to add any of the samsung and android widgets that came with my Epic while using luncher pro. Is there a way I could add them?
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I cant seem to add any of the samsung and android widgets that came with my Epic while using luncher pro. Is there a way I could add them?
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Long press on an empty area of the screen and choose widgets.
that should let you select them.
Not the samsung ones just android
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I can't even get the android ones to show up. Am I missing something?
Edit: never mind I do get the android ones.
They are part of touchwiz which you turned off. If someone was/is able to extract them from touchwiz that would be cool. But its all part of touchwiz launcher. Like htc sense. If anyone has pulled some of those I would like to have a few.
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Like htc sense.
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X2. I have an Evo and upon installing Launcher Pro I no longer have the ability to use Sense widgets in LP, but going back to Sense I can use them again.
Hi, I'm pretty new to the android world, and I know dhd runs on sense, so what would running something like launcherpro do? Is sense removed or is it just running in the background? Oh and must I root? sorry if I sound so noob :X
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launcher pro is excellent, the best and smoothest android launcher, but has an initial learning curve
It doesn't need root, you can install it and make it the default launcher then restart your phone, once you do the sense launcher will not be loaded neither will the widgets.
but the framework of sense like gallery and mail for example will still be there, which is really a good thing since they are a lot better than stock android apps
No need to root and sense will still be there if you uninstall Launcher Pro..
You may want to look at my thread which is useful, it gives you custom icons and 100's of docks to use..
Its in the apps and themes forum..
I couldn't be without the scrollable dock now..
Ooo! Thanks basically, I install launcher pro, restart phone, and get a 'blank' home page?
What does launcher pro replace then, the 7 home screens? Does the keyboard change?
Will running launcherpro mean more artery consumption? And what do you mean by dock? Oh and, apps, accoubts, calendars all that still remain the same.right? I'll try to search for your thread thanks!
I love this forum thanks so much for bringing this new android user so much advice xD much is appreciated
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Rixsta, could you mind posting the link to your thread? thank you!
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LauncherPro is a great launcher.
Unlike Sense UI where it drains lots of battery power.
so if i just use it, without rooting, will battery life be drained very dramatically? sense UI doesnt suck battery in the background right?
Linked contacts all those will be gone i presume? if i use launcher pro
Okay, I just downloaded launcherpro free, any way for me to get more widgets,like a clock?
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Your best bet is to go to applications in settings then find htc sense. Click on it and select force stop, that will clear the defaults. Then press your home button and tick always choose this option and click on launcher pro. No reboot required
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thanks~ now fiddling around with launcher pro, but is there any guide to make my notification bar like the stock one, which is white? or any tips on getting widgets?
I thought beautiful widgets had loads of widgets -_- i bought, and didnt know only is weather. too late to refund ~_~
oh does using launcher pro increase the battery usage? because is the htc sense UI some how running in the background?
I love launcher pro, but I keep getting prompts to set my default home when I use widgetlocker
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Using launcher pro has approximately doubled my battery life. I was getting only 2 - 6 hours out of a charge before now 5 - 12. All the things that were burning juice like maps sync, freindstream just dont run constantly anymore.
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Frostyeo said:
thanks~ now fiddling around with launcher pro, but is there any guide to make my notification bar like the stock one, which is white? or any tips on getting widgets?
I thought beautiful widgets had loads of widgets -_- i bought, and didnt know only is weather. too late to refund ~_~
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Notification bar - switch back to HTC Sense, find a theme which has a white top bar, switch to that theme in HTC Sense and then go back to your launcher. You will still get the status bar at the top and lock screen according to your HTC Sense theme settings.
Widgets - well, i think best would be for you to look at this forum :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=527
and especially these two themes :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761517
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476483
To your other questions - alternative launchers replace just your home, that means the main screens + application list. The rest still runs like if you had HTC Sense home.
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I love launcher pro, but I keep getting prompts to set my default home when I use widgetlocker
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Select your home in settings of WidgetLocker (Settings>Behavior>Select System Home or HomeHelper's Launcher, depends if you use HomeHelper or not).
Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?
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Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?
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Using launcher pro at the mo without any issues. Nice and smooth.
I'm using launcher pro. It's just as smooth as the stock launcher, and I prefer the 4 dock shortcuts to the the 2 in the stock.
There is an issue with the 3D app drawer, it doesn't work properly, so I had to turn off that feature. I'm sure the dev will update for Gingerbread soon enough. 3D drawer is cool, but not a deal breaker for me.
LauncherPro Plus always.
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Launcher Pro Plus
Using ADW Launcher. I think I might go back to stock though because I love the new app drawer effects and whatnot.
Launcher pro plus, can't beat its widgets
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Using LP, needed/wanted the 7 screens.
Stock
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No problems for me. I prefer the options of launcher pro.
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Launcher Pro Plus for the awesome Widgets, five column launcher, and the four app dock bar. I also like the sliding additional docks more than ADWs flip up one.
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Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).
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Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).
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Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.
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Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.
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Yes, that's what I'm doing. I posted a bug report on the dev's website several days ago, but no response from him yet. I'm patient, though.
When people were reporting here "using launcher pro with no problems" I thought they might have meant including the 3D app drawer.
All my phones ever get is Launcher Pro Plus!
LauncherPro Plus.....
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I was really hoping to remain stock Android, but I've caved and switched over to AWD. Gingerbread is chalk full of glitches - for example, sometimes when attempting to move icon apps on home screens, they'll automatically snap back into place, and/or sometimes disappear altogether without having gone anywhere near the trash can. AWD does not have this problem whatsoever. There are a slew of other odd glitches with GB. I hope 2.3.2 addresses some of these bugs.
I made the switch to ADW EX from LPP. I like how ADW handles the icon labels more, and the transition effects are sweet.
I'm probably going with Launcher Pro, but Santa FedEx hasn't shown up yet with my new toy.
I got used to LP very quickly, after being rudely hit about the head with that wonderful TouchWiz. I might try out the stock launcher just for s&g, but I suspect I will need more than 5 home screens. I haven't found any reason to go for LP Pro yet.
I use ADW, may upgrade to ADW EX once it's got a bit more version history to prove it's worth the cash. I'm not zealously defensive of any particular launcher, though. Some people like stock, some people like Launcher Pro, some people like ADW, et cetera.
If you're not totally happy with what came on your phone, shop around! Try out some alternatives and find one that you enjoy using. Since we're talking entirely about UI here, you, the user, are the one in the best position to make the choice. ADW.Launcher and Launcher Pro are both free. Their paid versions add features, but you should be able to tell whether you like them or not from the free ones. It's not really important what other people use, what you should use is the one you like.
Hi anyone who reads this, im currently wondering whats the best home launcher that people are using. i know there are alot which have ups and downs but i feel there is not one truely dominant launcher i have heard of. So, if you would like to share your experience, good or bad, of home launchers id love to hear your views
BTW its not a place just to slag off anyones hard work making a launcher ect, id just like to hear other peoples views
Thanks
I like go launcher over adw simply cos o de hide app option
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Thanks, I use GO launcher EX atm because its so easy to customise
Hey there,
I am using Launcher Pro because is stable , fast , have some very useful widgets and nice customization options.
Cheers
Vatis
For me, ADW Launcher ex is the best, because thre's a lot of themes and i feel it good !
Yeah ADW is nice, and the ROM your using is same as me so great choice ;P
so thanks for voicing your views
Go launcher. Circular scrolling for home, apply draw and customisable dock row...
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Go launcher Ex! (And all go dev team's apps)
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ICS Launcher from Team Syndicate.
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I'm using the stock Xperia launcher...I love the widgets and simplicity.
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I'm using the stock Xperia launcher...I love the widgets and simplicity.
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The only time I used it was the version you made, due to that bottom bar being way too oversized and hideous imo..
I didn't like the lack of any customization though so it didn't last long.
love ADW Laucher :x
GO Launcher EX with Suave theme. Simply beautiful. The wallpaper scroll/no-scroll option renders Wallpaper Wizardrii obsolete.
Hey anyone have some nice ones they know of with nice themes? I refuse to use go launcher because it has a cluttered menu. I want simple like stock but fast and smooth and themed like ics or sense 4.0
Adw has very nice ics themes
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how about MI Home?
ReapersDeath said:
Hey anyone have some nice ones they know of with nice themes? I refuse to use go launcher because it has a cluttered menu. I want simple like stock but fast and smooth and themed like ics or sense 4.0
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how about MI Home?
Independent version of Launcher in MIUI,but ICS only now,2.x is still under developing.
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Adw has very nice ics themes
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Out of the whole market i only found one ics theme and the app drawer looks bad.. =/
ReapersDeath said:
Out of the whole market i only found one ics theme and the app drawer looks bad.. =/
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kov.theme.ics&hl=en
you can change the app drawer between vertical and horizontal, or 4D. you can also change the background.
The Xperia Home launcher found in this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675639
I was utterly amazed when I found this launcher on here.
I extracted it using Titanium Backup, Flashed MikG 3.11, installed Xperia Home and pushed to system apps.
This works very well in unison with the Car-O-Dope tweak as the launcher is quick and smooth to begin with.
I was looking for launchers like A month ago and someone recommended sslaincher and I have fell in love with it I use to be a go launcher Guy but sslaincher is the most customizable launcher you can pretty much make your home screens anyway you want them in any which way if you can imagine it you can do it
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The Holo Launcher is very ICS.