After market Launchers - Kernel/ROM DEVs POV - Epic 4G General

So, I have the paid versions of Launcher Pro, ADW Ex, & SPB Shell 3D, and the Go Launcher is free.Dont always have all 4 installed, but it is super easy to swap between them, using the setting's backups.
I have seen many different comments about options, but for the most part, I know what I like about each, so I was looking for a bit of different advice/tips on the launchers
Is there any one that is better for battery life, or is that a non-issue due to how launchers work?
In the past, I saw a lot of stuff about LWPs killing your battery, but in testing on my Epic, at least for me, that was MOSTLY due to my sitting and watching the LWP to begin with. So I was wondering if different launchers cause different amounts of battery drain, when used in basically the same manner.
So, from the POV of those that write kernels and ROMs, is one more of a battery sipper than the others?
Or is the differences more all about performance, and any battery drain effect is just a non-issue?

Touchwiz is the best for speed and battery and second is the AOSP launcher. I heard Go Launcher jacks your data...
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go launcher is really good for making folders. and it has a **** ton of themes. i always found it pretty good on battery, though not as good as a stock launcher or launcherpro. spb OWNS your battery. try out the MIUI Launcher..it should be pretty good and not too hard on the battery, and it looks awesome - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220695

I have always personally felt that Launcher Pro is the smoothest and easiest on the battery. Its different for every phone because...well... every phone is different in its own way. Some roms run better on certain epics, and im sure the same goes for launchers.

Zeam
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xopher.hunter said:
Zeam
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That's what I use, but the latest versions OF Zeam don't run as light or smooth as it did earlier.

dohturdima said:
That's what I use, but the latest versions OF Zeam don't run as light or smooth as it did earlier.
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Zeam 2.8.8 lol. I use it for scrollable widgets
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I believe the OP was asking this to Devs.
#Justsayin

zanderman112 said:
I believe the OP was asking this to Devs.
#Justsayin
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It was aimed at devs, but I welcome all non-troll answers
The reason I aimed it at devs, is I was interested in the sw aspects of battery interaction, much more than features of any launcher in specific. As such, I figured those that write new kernels would have a better knowledge of how the launcher interacts with the sw when it comes to battery use than the typical person who just tinkers (like myself)
I have noticed that SPB Shell chugs battery, but I think that may in large part be due to all the extra animations it runs as default
I normally config whatever launcher I use to where I don't have any icons or widgets on my desktop at all, and this seems to redue battery drain, but it may be imaginary, and not actual reduction in drain
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zanderman112 said:
I believe the OP was asking this to Devs.
#Justsayin
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Obviously the devs aren't capable of answering, so you're right.
CLOSE THE THREAD OP. Regular users are giving their input on how their battery fares when using the launchers you posted about!
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marcusant said:
I heard Go Launcher jacks your data...
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I've never heard that... Where was this discussed?
You have a better head on than most people around here about stuff, so I have a little trouble dismissing this as the usual herpderp whenever an app asks for permissions, hah. -_-

Well, if you don't care about non devs answering, then LP is the best for battery. However, if Launcher7 is set up correctly, it can save battery too.
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Obviously the devs aren't capable of answering, so you're right.
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Or they are really busy with their lives and will do so when they get around to it, its not like it is any sort of massive priority. ROFL!
Anyways, you don't have to be a dev to answer, I just figured they were the best target audience to ask, given their work on the Epics kernels
But they certainly arnt the only ones in this world with knowledge
And I welcome all helpful replies, the rest are just ignored
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I've tried Go, ADW, Zeam on several occasions but I always keep coming back to Launcher Pro. Has always been the fastest and least buggy for me.

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I've tried Go, ADW, Zeam on several occasions but I always keep coming back to Launcher Pro. Has always been the fastest and least buggy for me.
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I like Launcherpro if only because of the scrollable shortcuts at the bottom and the sheer simplicity. I have also asked some ACS devs to answer and I'll update their answers as they come in.
Bogityshoe: sbd shell launcher
dreamsforgotten: Zeam ADW
Tiger: adw because he's a launcher because he loves it and is a launcher racist

ive had mixed results with different roms
like srf1.1 for me the best was adw ex but on srf1.2 it wouldnt work good at all so i used launcher pro
those are the only 2 i will use, but id say just try diff ones & see whats good for whatever rom your on

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those are the only 2 i will use, but id say just try diff ones & see whats good for whatever rom your on
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I normally install and try out ADW EX, LP, and GO launcher on each ROM I check out, but it seems to be more of a what you like than anything else
No matter how I have tried to track it, the only launcher I have seen actually do worse on the battery with the same setup otherwise, is SPB Shell 3D, though I do tend to almost never run the stock launcher, which I have seen reported as the best sipper of the battery
I am beginning to think that any battery drain difference between ADW Ex, LP, and GO L is negligible, but was looking for a wider review of the matter
Smoothness has never been an issue for me no matter the launcher, as I run empty desktops, no widgets, and only icons on the scrolling dock.

My preference would be ADW; highly customization, low fingerprint, low cpu and ram consumption. Plus its based off the stock AOSP Launcher which in theory should be a great a start.
I was introduce to ADW when the first custom rom came out for HTC G1 which most of us know is a grandfather android device. At that time it was the best and only alternative launcher and til this day I really have not found anything better.

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My preference would be ADW; highly customization, low fingerprint, low cpu and ram consumption. Plus its based off the stock AOSP Launcher which in theory should be a great a start.
I was introduce to ADW when the first custom rom came out for HTC G1 which most of us know is a grandfather android device. At that time it was the best and only alternative launcher and til this day I really have not found anything better.
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What about launcher pro?
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alextjen said:
What about launcher pro?
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I have always tended to bounce back and forth between ADW EX & LP
I have stuck with ADW EX recently because I currently like one of ADW Black theme icon packs
As the same pack is done in pink, I can make my Epic and my GF's Epic Touch look the same, except for mine is black and hers is pink

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Phone is so much faster with ADW

Hi,
Couple questions.
Does it make sense that my phone, and everything about it is a lot snappier/faster ever since I installed ADW.Launcher? Even if I use my phone, switch back to TouchWiz, I can notice a clear conference in response.
Also, my phone is rooted. Am I able to remove TW if I have another launcher in place? I've never talked liked TW.
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Yes. it does make sense. TouchWiz has lots of add-ons which are running in the background.
I have tried ADW.Launcher and its fast, but LauncherPro is even faster. Give it a try, you will feel the difference.
I went from TW to ADW to launcherpro and launcherpro is definitely the most snappy
This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm fairly new to all this.
When people switch Home launchers and develop their own home screens, do they do it all on the phone using Desktop Visualizer?
Or is there a way to make up the design with icons, home screen and which services you want to run etc. Using your PC before copying it to your phone?
Thanks. Ill try out Launcher Pro.
As for three other question. Am I able to remove TouchWiz?
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Thanks. Ill try out Launcher Pro.
As for three other question. Am I able to remove TouchWiz?
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Let us know how you get on with Launcher because I'm also running ADW and it seems pretty good. I tried Launcher several months ago and thought it was good but didn't notice a speed difference when I installed ADW. I just like how ADW works but would give that up if Launcher was faster.
I noticed the exact opposite:
I switched from TW to Launcher Pro and now the phone feels alot slower and it takes ages to open the dialer or the contacts.
What am I doing wrong?
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Hi,
Couple questions.
Does it make sense that my phone, and everything about it is a lot snappier/faster ever since I installed ADW.Launcher? Even if I use my phone, switch back to TouchWiz, I can notice a clear conference in response.
Also, my phone is rooted. Am I able to remove TW if I have another launcher in place? I've never talked liked TW.
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I installed Launcher Pro first and was using it for quite sometime now. I tried ADW eventually and wasn't impressed and didn't quite notice a faster response compared to Launcher Pro...
My personal opinion is .. Go for Launcher Pro and fix the Lag issues (if any) using the One Click Lag Fix (which can be found on the xda forums) and now my phone is really smooth
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Go for Launcher Pro and fix the Lag issues (if any) using the One Click Lag Fix (which can be found on the xda forums) and now my phone is really smooth
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ABSOLUTELY! And if you like it, buy the Plus version NOW because its price will increase later on. It's got plenty of nice features and widgets!
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Thanks. Ill try out Launcher Pro.
As for three other question. Am I able to remove TouchWiz?
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Yes you can remove TouchWiz and set any other launcher app as default home.
For those that just want speed and few extra features look no further than zeam launcher. little slower is launcher pro with some caveats regarding full screen options and lately with more addons seems to be slowing down to adw level. Lastly adw while slowest of the three makes up with just sheer number of customizations options. love the double click gesture on zeam wish the others would copy it. Adw as daily driver for me though. Memory usage corresponds to the overall speed.
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I noticed the exact opposite:
I switched from TW to Launcher Pro and now the phone feels alot slower and it takes ages to open the dialer or the contacts.
What am I doing wrong?
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I agree with this post. When you install Launcher Pro, then look at the RAM being used, it's like both TW and launcher pro are both using memory at the same time so it was back to TW for me as it just ran better. However, at some stage I'm going to give a Custom Rom a go that you can remove TW altogether and then I'd say Launcher Pro should be awesome

Why do most people prefer launcher pro over adw?

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I have the paid version, so I like the widgets. But LP just always felt a little more well done IMO. Not that ADW is bad, it just felt a little sloppy despite all the features it had.
If u dont pay then they r equal...u can resize widgets in adw for free
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Lp seems faster and smoother, plus the widgets, can't beat it
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Lp seems faster and smoother, plus the widgets, can't beat it
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Ok.. I cant pay tho
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ADW seems slow as HELL. Launcher Pro is snappy, and I like the 3D drawer.
Who knows. I tried ADW before LP and immediately developed a distaste for it. Tried LauncherPro later on and immediately fell in love.
LauncherPro has better customization.. unless adw has implemented more since I last used it..
Being able to set your own dock background and icons is nice instead of having to chose a theme.
And LP is a lot smoother. There are settings around here to make adw smoother, but LP still feels better.
And one more reason for me, I like the 3d app drawer.
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i like LP too... tried ADW..
have not seen the 3D draw yet.. or you talking about the transition????
Dan330 said:
i like LP too... tried ADW..
have not seen the 3D draw yet.. or you talking about the transition????
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3d app drawer is in LP
Dan330 said:
i like LP too... tried ADW..
have not seen the 3D draw yet.. or you talking about the transition????
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Menu - Preferences - Advanced Settings - Use 3D drawer.
It's awesome.
Launcher pro is 20x smoother, ADW is REALLY choppy. No clue why.
I used ADW for a couple of months and really liked it, but LP is much faster. Some of the new benefits I'm enjoying with LP are faster home screen rotation, smoother scrolling and animations when opening and closing apps from the home screen.
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I use LP just for the ease of customizability that ADW just doesnt seem to have
I use LP for the same reasons most people do. It's smoother than ADW out of the box. While on that subject, there are ways to set ADW to smoother operation but I don't want to fiddle with things out of the box to make them work.
I also prefer the 3 dock style of LP, it gives more options over ADW's slide up dock. Personal preference but the more quick launch options I have at my finger tips, the less messy my screens are. I prefer minimalistic setups.
The widget development by Fede is great. I don't make a lot of use of widgets personally but his work to make functional, good looking widgets is worth the few bucks for the program.
And I follow both devs on twitter and to be honest, the ADW dev seems a bit off. He's said a enough things about how hackish his program is or how he doesn't know what he's doing to make me wonder why I should use it.
Oh and the LP dev is working on a full rewrite to make his launcher more stable, faster, and expandable. I'm very excited for that product when it comes out.
i tried LauncherPro and completely fell in love with it. it does everything i need it to, it does it well and while looking nice.
why even try ADW at that point?
I tried both and switched between them every few days for a few weeks just to get a real feel for both of them. I really like LP much better than ADW. LP seems better for customizing to each individuals preferences and it seems faster and smoother. LP makes everyday use with my Evo so much easier and much more enjoyable...
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Menu - Preferences - Advanced Settings - Use 3D drawer.
It's awesome.
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hey thanks...
it is interesting...
I like it for the multiple docks, and the dock swipe actions.
I love Lp, so much better than ADW, I tried both for about a week & was more comfortable with Laucher Pro because its easier to customize, i like the dock that you can put apps where you want them, plus the additional swipe actions, love the 3D draw, all my friends say its so cool. And now the widgets that he has added are even beter. Plus a complete rewrite comoing soon, so he can better customize it with our ideas we give him.

ADW - Ewww!!

Am I the only person in the world who absolutely hates ADW launcher and thinks that it is absolutely ugly? I'm an avid CM user/updater and I've grown accustomed to their stock-gingerbread with a few tweaks system. I absolutely love the rom.
One thing I cannot stand though is ADW. First of all the launcher is hideous, dragging and dropping icons on the home screen pop up this ugly non-stock looking scroll bar, everything looks samsung-ish oversized for the screen, everything is just gross from an aesthetic standpoint.
Am I the only one who feels like this? lol. Every clean-CM install I go through usually has me re-downloading TI Backup Pro and Root Explorer and completely wiping all of the bloat (ADW, skin chooser, file explorer, etc) and restoring the standard ANDROID bootup.
Anyways, just a "just wondering" comment, love CM to death, thanks to all the devs and their hardwork!
Should've added in - i replace ADW with LauncherPro, the smoothest android launcher on the market, and customize it to look exactly like stock GB (3D drawer, dock & icons, etc).
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Am I the only person in the world who absolutely hates ADW launcher and thinks that it is absolutely ugly? I'm an avid CM user/updater and I've grown accustomed to their stock-gingerbread with a few tweaks system. I absolutely love the rom.
One thing I cannot stand though is ADW. First of all the launcher is hideous, dragging and dropping icons on the home screen pop up this ugly non-stock looking scroll bar, everything looks samsung-ish oversized for the screen, everything is just gross from an aesthetic standpoint.
Am I the only one who feels like this? lol. Every clean-CM install I go through usually has me re-downloading TI Backup Pro and Root Explorer and completely wiping all of the bloat (ADW, skin chooser, file explorer, etc) and restoring the standard ANDROID bootup.
Anyways, just a "just wondering" comment, love CM to death, thanks to all the devs and their hardwork!
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I often wonder why ROM devs always insist on including thier own bloatware in thier ROMS.
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Should've added in - i replace ADW with LauncherPro, the smoothest android launcher on the market, and customize it to look exactly like stock GB (3D drawer, dock & icons, etc).
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Agreed!
The first time I used CM7 I absolutely hated it because of ADW, so I ended up using another ROM. I later revisited CM7 and used LauncherPro and it turned from rubbish to fantastic.
With all the different settings on transition speeds, effects and the pure buttery smooth screen transitions you can't go wrong with it. I'm using it now on a Sense ROM.
Agreed. Launcher Pro is far superior.
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I've run ADW, LPP, and Go. I prefer Go because of how well it supports folders in the app tray. The folder preview pane is very slick too. LPP's nice widgets considered, and even though I've purchased plus, I still prefer Go.
I love ADW, but you really do have to tweak the settings to get it to run smoothly. Changing the times on screen transitions can make it run quicker then LP.
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I love ADW, but you really do have to tweak the settings to get it to run smoothly. Changing the times on screen transitions can make it run quicker then LP.
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Quicker, maybe. Smoother, not a chance. LPP FTW
I don't know, I haven't tweaked those settings and my ADW EX runs extremely smoothly and without lag. Seems like some people have issues with it though. I just think ADW looks better too.
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Quicker, maybe. Smoother, not a chance. LPP FTW
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Agreed.
I know ADW has some sort of open-source licensing where they want Rom dev's to include it as the launcher, but why doesn't Carnales, the dev of LauncherPro license his out or something? I bet 1 in 10 people who try out Cyanogen back away from it just because ADW, not knowing that LauncherPro and GoLauncher are still out there.
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I've run ADW, LPP, and Go. I prefer Go because of how well it supports folders in the app tray. The folder preview pane is very slick too. LPP's nice widgets considered, and even though I've purchased plus, I still prefer Go.
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If you're going with Go Launcher just because of the App Tray, you might want to download the app "all apps organizer".
I use it with Launcher Pro so that I can better find the apps that I'm looking for instead of the jumbled assortment of apps.
ADW is still much smoother than Sense and pretty much any other stock launcher, but the bounce that I get from it is just icky, and a few other things about it just bugged the hell outta me.
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Some people like it, obvious it's just a preference- so no need to criticize those who like it
I was using LPP for a while and switched to GO. Its fast and smooth running chads 2.6.38.6 beta
ADW was the reason I got turned off cyanogen mod when I very first used it, not only was it ugly as sin it also lagged like a mofo. Since I put launcher pro on I haven't ran anything since cyanogen mod and don't plan to for awhile. Hell even the stock launcher blows ADW out if the water.
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I, too use LP with CM7. For me, all the other launchers I have tried (ADW, Zeam, GoLauncher) run at 30fps while LP runs at 60fps. Make quite a difference in perceived input lag.
I like ADW. I have it set the way I like it and I think it runs very smooth. but I only have 3 pages and I hide the status bar and dock bar. When I last tried LP I could not find those options, so I have stuck with ADW. I like clean and minimal and LP, I dont think, had the features that I wanted.
But every person has a different experience and a different personal preference. In one respect I agree and think that ROMs should be delivered clean with no bias to apps, but on the other hand I love that it is already there and set up for me . To be honest I am using CM7 because I didnt like some of the apps included in the stock. so if you dont like what is included then try a different ROM.
Thanks CM team for all your hard work and I appreciate the GREAT ROM that you have provided us.
SoBBie
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I, too use LP with CM7. For me, all the other launchers I have tried (ADW, Zeam, GoLauncher) run at 30fps while LP runs at 60fps. Make quite a difference in perceived input lag.
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Interesting, thanks for sharing that info. I use LPP with CM7 too.
Where are people getting these figures, i.e laucherpro runs a 60fps while adw runs at 30fps?
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Where are people getting these figures, i.e laucherpro runs a 60fps while adw runs at 30fps?
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Quite honestly I don't think there is any way to properly benchmark how smooth each launcher runs. However, many of them (ADW included) have a noticeable fps cap if your eye is trained to notice these differences. LP doesn't seem to have this limitation but I don't believe it is running at 60 fps. I'd wager more like 45-50 which is still very high and smooth.
I reserve the right to be wrong about this
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Yes, adw is hideous! I always install Lp...and to the people running LP on cm7, are u all getting FCs when the phone reboots? Suggestions on what u did to stop it? Its annoying!
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Yes, adw is hideous! I always install Lp...and to the people running LP on cm7, are u all getting FCs when the phone reboots? Suggestions on what u did to stop it? Its annoying!
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Install your apps to internal, or give the boot an extra couple of minutes to ensure sd card is mounted.

[Q] Another launcher thread... :confused:

Which launcher has the best performance, least battery drain in your guy's opinions? Looking at launcher pro, and go launcher ex, just curious sorry if it has been asked a million times. I searched but found nothing specifically about performance and battery life.
No launcher is going to seriously effect performance or battery life in a noticeable way. Use the one you like.
kinda been a stock launcher guy but after seeing some pic in another thread they look real classy, i just don't want anything too crazy or laggy
I like Launcher Pro... performance is good, but I dont see any difference in terms of battery use...
good to know
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kinda been a stock launcher guy but after seeing some pic in another thread they look real classy, i just don't want anything too crazy or laggy
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Unless there is a problem with the way the launcher manages memory or handles CPU with widgets/animations, it wont be any (noticeable amount) different than the stock launcher.
Been using launcher pro for months now, love it.
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I've used LauncherPro Plus for years. It's my absolute favorite and I've tried them all.
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Both Launcher Pro and GO Launcher are speedy and smooth, and aren't going to affect battery life to any noticeable degree. You'd probably see more effect on battery life by turning down your screen brightness by 2%.
Both launchers you asked about have free versions, so just try them out, and see which interface/features you like better. That will probably be more of a decision maker than performance/battery life.
On my x10 mini pro, adw lagged somewhat on the gingerbread roms....but launcher pro was awsome...it was the default launcher on one of the gingerbread roms and I was really surprised to know that the free version gave such a quality perfomance...since then ive been using launcher pro...by buyin the plus version you also get to use the launcherpro widgets...and they're pretty cool...but one could do without it....
One con and the only one that I am facing is that...when I first boot..it doesnt respong i.e it takes some time to respond..as in even foo changing screens...i usually force close it the first time and then it runs like the wind !!
My final verdict would be to try launcher pro and go launcher....see which suits you the best...the menu and operating style..
P.S: one more thing I lovee and I mean love like hell bout launcher pro is that it loops the wallpapers i.e if you reach the last screen and swoop out in the same direction, it continues on to the first screen and doesnt jump to it as in adw....if you dont get it, try the launcher...you yourself would know!
Welcome to the android Xperience
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I've switched from adw ex to go launcher wrote much more smoother less freezing. I also love the widgets and themes they have and is all free.
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I hate touchwiz

I seriously hate the entire framework! lol. I want to get an AOSP rom already!
Not being impatient, just saying that touchwiz sucks compared to the android experience
What sucks about it? The custom vibrate for calls? The direct dial from a contract? The option to disable apps that you don't want to run? The ability to hide icons in the app drawer? The motion settings? The customizable lock screen icons? The lock screen weather? The lock screen news? The smart stay feature? The ability to use custom fonts at different sizes? The tap to top feature? Etc........
I really enjoy touchwiz, it just makes everything, shall I say, easier..
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I wouldn't say I hate it, but I'm quite sure I'll use cm9/10 or aokp as a daily driver when they become available. TW is OK, the device runs well but I don't thing more is always better and Samsung definitely packed as many software additions into this phone as they probably saw possible.
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There are a lot of better functions plus the stuff that samsung adds in like s voice pop up play and others. It is also more user friendly but people do not like the interface.. you can always install a launcher though xD
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There are a lot of better functions plus the stuff that samsung adds in like s voice pop up play and others. It is also more user friendly but people do not like the interface.. you can always install a launcher though xD
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Agreed, I like the features but I don't really like the launcher. Nova ftw
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Touchwiz ain't so bad once you put Apex or Nova on top of it
I do have apex installed and it makes things much better. But the UI throughout is not something I really like.
I never thought I would like stock touchwix, besides the launcher I think is pretty good, even has battery percentage without rooting, I can't Care less for s voice is too slow, but the os modifications are good, that being said AOKP still my favorite
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I was actually impressed by the fluidity of TW on my GSII, but seriously, it's so ugly. I think compared to sense, it's less laggy, but it's really a cartoonland nightmare.
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I was actually impressed by the fluidity of TW on my GSII, but seriously, it's so ugly. I think compared to sense, it's less laggy, but it's really a cartoonland nightmare.
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I guess this is my main hatred towards it. The design kinda sucks. It feels way to busy
I don't mind TouchWiz (I'm a child at heart), but I tried out Nova, and now my GSIII is "Boss" You want a awful Skin? Try MOTOBLUR. I'll never touch another Motorola phone again. Bloatware central for me.
Phone from old:
Motorola Defy W/MOTOBLUR.
I hear you. I was stoked for the extra features it had had and was excited that people said it was pretty close to stock ics. After running ics on my captivate I need pure android back ASAP lol...
Changing the launcher etc helps make it liveable though.
DAMNIT I CANT WAIT FOR PURE JELLYBEAN
I've tried Nova, Apex, Go, and none of them compare to TW when it comes to speed and fluidity. I prefer the look and customizations of either of those over TW but TW just flat out performs!
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Gadgetz said:
I've tried Nova, Apex, Go, and none of them compare to TW when it comes to speed and fluidity. I prefer the look and customizations of either of those over TW but TW just flat out performs!
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I completely disagree. There is no noticeable difference in the performance between launchers.
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I completely disagree. There is no noticeable difference in the performance between launchers.
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You can disagree all you want, that doesn't change what my experience was on my phone. TW is head and shoulders more smooth, fluid and fast. The only way I was able to get either of them close to TW in those departments was using Nova, but even then I had to have the speed set to "faster than light" and power saving mode had to be turned off....TW is smoother, faster and more fluid with power savings on compared to any of the launchers I've tried.
I like tochwiz. It's much better than Sense was on my Evo OG. Then again, I've always preferred stock plus root. It seems like none of the launchers or ROMs work as they should.
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You can disagree all you want, that doesn't change what my experience was on my phone. TW is head and shoulders more smooth, fluid and fast. The only way I was able to get either of them close to TW in those departments was using Nova, but even then I had to have the speed set to "faster than light" and power saving mode had to be turned off....TW is smoother, faster and more fluid with power savings on compared to any of the launchers I've tried.
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You use your phone with power saving mode turned on? :S
Gadgetz said:
You can disagree all you want, that doesn't change what my experience was on my phone. TW is head and shoulders more smooth, fluid and fast. The only way I was able to get either of them close to TW in those departments was using Nova, but even then I had to have the speed set to "faster than light" and power saving mode had to be turned off....TW is smoother, faster and more fluid with power savings on compared to any of the launchers I've tried.
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I disagree. Your signature is annoying as well. Maybe size it to something other than obnoxious.
I love tw. I haven't even thought about installing a replacment launcher let alone installing a custom rom. Its so smooth! Then again in coming from motoblur..
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