[Q] Custom Themes for A500? - Acer Iconia A500

Just wondering if there are any custom themes in the make just something different than the stock look? Different icons and such?

Look in themes and apps.
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I did but I dont really see anything was hoping someone was working on something cool maybe soon

subnoize soulja said:
I did but I dont really see anything was hoping someone was working on something cool maybe soon
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Different custom ROMs sometimes come with themes you can flash. If you're not rooted, you're not going to be able to apply a theme anyway.

kjy2010 said:
Different custom ROMs sometimes come with themes you can flash. If you're not rooted, you're not going to be able to apply a theme anyway.
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Unless you mean something like a custom Launcher. I use KJY's ROM but I have ADW launcher EX running on my tab. If I can recall correctly I think its the only custom launcher that has honeycomb support. With it I can change the icons to whatever I like (but your home, back and task switcher buttons will always look the same unless you download one of KJY;s themes, which are pretty slick).

hardslog said:
Unless you mean something like a custom Launcher. I use KJY's ROM but I have ADW launcher EX running on my tab. If I can recall correctly I think its the only custom launcher that has honeycomb support. With it I can change the icons to whatever I like (but your home, back and task switcher buttons will always look the same unless you download one of KJY;s themes, which are pretty slick).
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Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).

nifterific said:
Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408364

kjy2010 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408364
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Alright 2 launchers, but ADW is a little more affordable. I know the other launchers work too, but most of them you can't get from the market because they are deemed "incompatible", you will have to get them from other sources.
ADW actually has a tablet interface. I have attached a screen shot of it.
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Pretty kitty nice screenie
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hardslog said:
Alright 2 launchers, but ADW is a little more affordable. I know the other launchers work too, but most of them you can't get from the market because they are deemed "incompatible", you will have to get them from other sources.
ADW actually has a tablet interface. I have attached a screen shot of it.View attachment 850457
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Was just giving the OP another choice lol
I just saw that new 3D launcher just minutes before I posted here.
It's expensive, but it's pretty slick!
I'd actually like to see Google incorporate something like that into Android!

nifterific said:
Go launcher works with tablets, but it acts like a phone would.Same with lwuncher pro. I recently tried a bunch trying to find one that supports the stock app drawer (with no luck).
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Something on Go Launcher: I just read that the dedicated tablet version will come in the coming month.
Screenshot: http://www.mobiflip.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/go-launcher-tablets-2.jpg

GO Launcher should release that asap I love SPB SHELL 3D but .. you can't customize it much Is very pretty though and well put together.
Adw has a crap load of themes and you can download these to spice up any theme.
Best icon packs for launchers
4.99
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidicon.launcherproicons
Free
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidicon.thaicon
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kjy2010 said:
Was just giving the OP another choice lol
I just saw that new 3D launcher just minutes before I posted here.
It's expensive, but it's pretty slick!
I'd actually like to see Google incorporate something like that into Android!
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That's what Android is all about right? Choice

I am currently using the SPB Shell 3D. I do really like it. I would however love to have the Go Launcher. That's what I use on my phone and I love it. I don't have any reason aside from themes to root my Iconia, so I won't. I think the Go Launcher and ADW Launcher are about the best options for theming for now.

i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...

Yea agreed but I wish go launcher tablet would be available cuz the current version lags during screen transition and after about an hour of use it asked about my resolution in which case it changes it to tiny mode with icons the size of half of the original .. I think every launcher development team is now seeing that tablets tegra 2 10.1 are dropping in price so more people are picking them up before they are discontinued for new tegra 3 devices.
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subnoize soulja said:
i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...
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Once again if you're not rooted there is nothing you can do!
If you are, there are quite a few stock based, and non-stock based ROMs that have flashable themes for them

subnoize soulja said:
i have adw launcher ex but I was talking about different flashable theme with a whole new look with different fonts and buttons colors etc...
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Sorry bud, let's try and get back on track then.

I used SPB-shell for a time, the A500 runs cool. It is with a bit of lag if you add many widgets

i am rooted I have the falcon galaxy rom its a little different looking my question just was if any one was working on flashable themes that's all sorry for the confusion

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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..

HTC Sense Gingerbread?

Now that we have a cm7 ROM, is anyone making a Gingerbread ROM with HTC Sense?
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syed239 said:
Now that we have a cm7 ROM, is anyone making a Gingerbread ROM with HTC Sense?
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The best thing that could happen is that someone would PORT it to the Aria. In order to do that it has to be released on the Legend/Gratia and there's not a release date for it yet.
Oh alright. Im loving Gingerbread but I'm not loving the UI. I prefer Sense.
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Sense is ugly to me d: I love stock Android.
brswattt said:
Sense is ugly to me d: I love stock Android.
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I Like This! Haha! P
brswattt said:
Sense is ugly to me d: I love stock Android.
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Agreed. It took a little while for it to grow on me, but now I very much prefer stock over Sense.
chmod777 said:
Agreed. It took a little while for it to grow on me, but now I very much prefer stock over Sense.
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Is CM6/7 using the stock launcher? It appeared to me it was running ADW launcher.
Is there any way to get rid of that launcher and use the stock Android launcher (like deleting the ADW.apk in the zip file)?
The only way you'll see a gb sense rom is if one leaks from htc. There sense software is closed source so there is no way to incorporate it into our roms.
DanGeorges said:
Is CM6/7 using the stock launcher? It appeared to me it was running ADW launcher.
Is there any way to get rid of that launcher and use the stock Android launcher (like deleting the ADW.apk in the zip file)?
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If you delete ADWLauncher.apk you will have no launcher. I suggest you don't do that. And if you're talking about the launcher from the Sense ROMs, see the post above mine.
Zervic, stfu. The default gb launcher is included in cm7 for posterity. Merely go to adw in settings, clear defaults, hit home and check Launcher or LP or whatever you prefer as the new default before selecting it.
PS,
I would recommend looking at launcher pro paid version if you want a home / launcher experience that is on par if not superior to sense thanks to the slick well designed and consistent Widgets in the paid edition. Adw ex is worth the upgrade as well if you like adw and don't need or want integrated widgets and feels twice as smooth as the original even with full effects enabled.
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mosamjc said:
Zervic, stfu. The default gb launcher is included in cm7 for posterity. Merely go to adw in settings, clear defaults, hit home and check Launcher or LP or whatever you prefer as the new default before selecting it.
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How about install ADW Launcher EX and hit the home button, tell me what options you get. That would be ADW launcher and ADW launcher EX. The default launcher isn't included.
Also, go to http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones and read next to ADWLauncher.apk.
You know what? I'll take it 1 step further for you. Just downloaded the latest nightly of CM7 for the liberty. I extracted the zip, so lets take a look at /system/apps, shall we?
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So, to who ever was asking about deleting ADWLauncher.apk, I suggest, as I said before, you don't delete ADWLauncher.apk unless you have an alternate home app already installed, or the APK of another launcher that you plan to push after you delete ADWLauncher.apk
Bizarre, it somehow ended up in my /system through a non market installation. Strange since I've only flashed nightlies ota and the gb gapps. I concede and apologize. Anyway, if stock floats your boat I know you can get several versions off the market like the one packaged by modacos Paul O'Brien.
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mosamjc said:
Bizarre, it somehow ended up in my /system through a non market installation. Strange since I've only flashed nightlies ota and the gb gapps. I concede and apologize. Anyway, if stock floats your boat I know you can get several versions off the market like the one packaged by modacos Paul O'Brien.
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Apology accepted, sorry if I came off as a douche in my reply. Merely didn't want to give the wrong information to the guy and have him be screwed and have to reflash ^.^

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

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
check out
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[Video] Go Launcher HD Beta for tablets!

Another alternative launcher for tablets: new released beta of Go Launcher HD (walk through)
Download: http://goo.gl/rRD3z
The edit mode is pretty sweet
Love the wallpaper any chance of sharing
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Love the wallpaper any chance of sharing
sent from my leedroid powered Desire HD
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No problem, should be this one:
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I just tried it. So far, the only thing special about it is the edit mode. Obviously a very early beta.
The buttons at the top of the screen are kinda too big for my taste.
Also this isn't ICS exclusive. It's for android 3.0 and up.
Does that have any effect on performance and features when used on ICS compared to other launchers that are ICS exclusive?
One thing I noticed is that the Go Launcher HD's app drawer doesn't show your widgets like the stock ICS app drawer. It only has a tab for "GoWidgets".
horndroid said:
I just tried it. So far, the only thing special about it is the edit mode. Obviously a very early beta.
The buttons at the top of the screen are kinda too big for my taste.
Also this isn't ICS exclusive. It's for android 3.0 and up.
Does that have any effect on performance and features when used on ICS compared to other launchers that are ICS exclusive?
One thing I noticed is that the Go Launcher HD's app drawer doesn't show your widgets like the stock ICS app drawer. It only has a tab for "GoWidgets".
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Nobody said it was ICS exclusive. It is for tablets (and I'm afraid most tablets are still running Honeycomb).
The two ICS only launchers (Nova and Apex) are far more buggy for me sadly.
I expect many more features in the coming updates (the Go Developers are usually quite fast), of course this is Beta 1 (or 2 by now) but its working pretty well for me, altough it may not be the one for everyone. I don't know if the Widgets in the drawer will be added at some point, but even if they were, you would still need root access to use that (like with Nova and Apex).
Arjoma said:
Nobody said it was ICS exclusive. It is for tablets (and I'm afraid most tablets are still running Honeycomb).
The two ICS only launchers (Nova and Apex) are far more buggy for my sadly.
I expect many more features in the coming updates (the Go Developers are usually quite fast), of course this is Beta 1 (or 2 by now) but its working pretty well for me, altough it may not be the one for everyone. I don't know if the Widgets in the drawer will be added at some point, but even if they were, you would still need root access to use that (like with Nova and Apex).
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I know nobody said it was ICS exclusive. Not sure why you are so defensive. I was just wondering about the performance and optimization of ICS exclusive launchers vs non ICS exclusive launchers when used on ICS.
As far as I know, there are 3, not two, ICS only launchers: Nova, Apex and Trebuchet. They aren't really buggy, especially not "far more buggy". Anyway you shouldn't be comparing them to Go HD beta in terms of bugs since the current Go HD beta barely even has any features to be bugged.
The stock launcher has widgets in app drawer though. It's one of the additional features of ICS. So I personally wouldn't like a custom launcher on my ICS that doesn't have that feature. Rooting is easy so I don't care if custom launchers need root to enable it.
Anyhow, stop trying to defend Go Launcher against my opinion. This isn't a Go Launcher fan forum.
horndroid said:
I know nobody said it was ICS exclusive. Not sure why you are so defensive. I was just wondering about the performance and optimization of ICS exclusive launchers vs non ICS exclusive launchers when used on ICS.
As far as I know, there are 3, not two, ICS only launchers: Nova, Apex and Trebuchet. They aren't really buggy, especially not "far more buggy". Anyway you shouldn't be comparing them to Go HD beta in terms of bugs since the current Go HD beta barely even has any features to be bugged.
The stock launcher has widgets in app drawer though. It's one of the additional features of ICS. So I personally wouldn't like a custom launcher on my ICS that doesn't have that feature. Rooting is easy so I don't care if custom launchers need root to enable it.
Anyhow, stop trying to defend Go Launcher against my opinion. This isn't a Go Launcher fan forum.
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I'm not defending Go Launcher, you just have your opinion and I have mine. In my case Apex and Nova have had too many crashes and sometimes sluggish screen transitions (Trebuchet, being the standard launcher of CM9, isn't an alternative for my unrooted TF101) but I may try them again (I change my laucher of choice every once in a while anyway), because they definitely offer some great things that are missing in the Go Launcher Beta (although the graphical widget picker is not that vital for me)- on the other hand the Beta also has some nice unique features like the comfortable edit mode, nice editing of folders and the ability to have folders in the app drawer, sorting apps by most used, the built in task manager- probably more to come. I am just interested in the progress of this project, if you don't like it you don't need to use it.
New launchers are always welcome. I'm using ADW for its slew of options I'm am able to get a good setup. I solely use Go Launcher for family members and their tablets because I like the Lock, hide, and task manager abilities.
Will give this a run and see how I like it.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.4
Asus Transformer - ICS
this launcher totally rocks my socks. don't get why horndroid is crying.
go Widgets also look awesome on tablets.
why doesn't the android keyboard auto capitalize? I fully turned it on in the settings.
mediumsteak said:
this launcher totally rocks my socks. don't get why horndroid is crying.
go Widgets also look awesome on tablets.
why doesn't the android keyboard auto capitalize? I fully turned it on in the settings.
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Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".
Seems a nice launcher, works fine, nice interface especially the one to add icons to a screen, like it !!!
still some issues, adding widgets is not always smooth: sometime widgets appear empty, and the solution is to restart the launcher.
and still it has very little options and customizations compared to the Go Launcher Ex.
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Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".
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Sounds strange, I'm also using the nice Go Widgets (you see the twitter widget in the video) and they work flawlessly.
There's even am option in the tablet beta for them (e.g. the dedicated Go Widgets tab in the app drawer) that gives you a direct link to the market. And when you download one you should have the option to click and hold on one of these Widgets in this separate section and drag it on one screen.
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Wondering if you are using the tablet beta or the regular Go Launcher Ex? When I tried adding the Go Widgets got the message "you need Go Launcher Ex".
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using tablet version.
its too awesome. I might quit my job to play with it

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