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Your favourite Home / App Launcher for ICS

I recently moved to ICS and my favourite home/app launcher was Go Launcher EX but in ICS uses double a third to double more RAM.
Would welcome suggestions for alternatives, I tried Nova and Apex launchers but I like to put certain apps together in folders and have these folders both in app drawer and option to put its shortcut on home screen. Was unable to this in latter two. (Additionally I like to gesture directly to running apps. )
Let us know your favourite launcher in ICS and whether it gives the above requested function.
Thanks
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the default one

I'm using Apex and I love it for its speed even if I've not played with all its features yet.

Stock launcher is the best
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I've been using Nova since its beta12 and i have to say it is very fast and quite customizable... maybe you can try a themable launcher, like ADW, and install an ICS-theme to keep the look...

Try espier launcher.
Its kinda like miui so you won't have an app drawer.
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I use Nova Launcher

Nova here.
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BYRoN_ITA said:
I'm using Apex and I love it for its speed even if I've not played with all its features yet.
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What he says

Using ADW Ex on GB over here. It is really amazing! Cool features and amazing speed!
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Nova and Tsf Shell
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I suggest the TFUI launcher.
Grate, smoothe, and not uses much RAM

Tried Zeam,Go launcher,nova,tsf,apex
Right now feel that Apex is the best one with regards to speed, ease of use & functionality except themes

you can try nova.

Another vote for Nova.

my favorite: go launcher

I try out Nova and apex launcher and finaly sty with the apex launcher because I like it slightly more. Also it is still free with all features and Nove is splitted into light and full version (full cost money). I try also the full Nova version but as I point out apex launcher is my favourite

my favourite is --> Zeam Launcher <-- because it's got old style, (old School ) and just simple to use , with no problems & enough speed for me
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Nova for me.
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best launcher
nova launcher

launcher and jb

Hi guys!
I'm using latest nightly jb quarx on my defy+ With go launcher! I like everything but sometimes it's a bit laggy.. so i'd like to they trebuchet (can't remember how to write it down )..
But I really love the icon pack I'm using: miui v4 from tweety (The father of the best from so far I think)!
Is there a way to use icon pack for go laincher for other launchers? Can I convert somehow?
Thanks guys!

you can try the holo launcher (available in market).
I'm you sing it on quarx latest jb build and it works fine and smooth.
The pro version supports go launcher icon packs.
but before buying the pro version you can test the free version with adw and launcherpro icon packs.
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I use the Apex launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&hl=en)
Its pretty snappy and has really nice customization to it, plus it reminds the trebuchet (built in launcher of JB).

rtk217 said:
I use the Apex launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher&hl=en)
Its pretty snappy and has really nice customization to it, plus it reminds the trebuchet (built in launcher of JB).
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besides, in apex launcher pro you can use themes for Go Launcher and ADW Launcher!

Thanks a lot guys!! It's exactly what a was lookong for!
Do you know if in Holo Or apex I can change the icon dimensions?? Because I'm using go launcher to make a miui v4 effect!
Last question.. do you know also a nice calendar widget? I don't like the standard one and I'm using go launched calendar widget..
Thanks again!!

What's the bets launcher for the Nexus 4 ?

I have been running Cyanogen Mod ROM for so long, and used to standard settings like making the screen grid 5x5, I know that is not an option with a stock Nexus.
What launcher would you recommend for the Nexus 4 that allows those tweaks ? I know there is Nova...Apex...and ADW is back again. Will these launchers still allow new 4.2 features to work, like the new notification stuff, etc... ?

The notification system is within the OS not the launcher so yes, you can choose Apex, Nova or ADW. I don't believe 4.2 makes any drastic changes to the launcher that will opt you to use the stock one instead of a third party alternative. Not to mention the devs for these launchers are still pretty active so if there's something new in the 4.2 launcher, you'll see them update it pretty quick on their launcher.
I'll personally be running ADW or Nova.

I'll probably use Nova. Nova and Apex are damn near identical minus a few differences. I paid for both, but originally started using Nova regularly because it felt smoother.
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I'll probably use the stock one until CM10.1 or whatever they call it comes out, then Trebuchet.

I'm going to give Nova a shot. I use it on my GNex and it is pretty beast and suits my needs.

I paid for Nova prime I'm gonna use it lol. Fast as all hell on my nexus so I'll assume its faster on the four.
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I use go launcher and Contacts EX
Nova and rest lack to many feature and aren't even free.......

Been using Nova with all my roms flashed and will use it with the N4!

Stock all day

I bought Nova back when it was on sale and haven't looked back since. It's pretty much the stock launcher (same source) but with added features.

Nova or Apex are both good. Apex better on battery but Nova is richer.
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Holo gets no respect.
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Which launcher do you prefer and why?

Title says it all. I am currently using Apex, but have wondered about Nova, Trebuchet etc...
Is there much of a difference between them? Also, if you select 'always' when asked which launcher to use (if you have more than one loaded) is there anyway to reverse that to use a different one?
BTW, I am using TWA_privs latest (0223) ROM and its unbelievably good...
Thanks....
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I use the stock CM10.1 launcher. Trebuchet, I like the layout and settings for it. And t change launchers, go to setting an find the launcher you currently use user apps. And click clear defualts

For CM7 I prefer ADW EX and for 4.x.x+, I prefer Trebuchet I try to avoid launchers that will show up in the running category under Settings- Apps like Go Launcher and the newest ADW. The less running processes the better IS MY OPINION because the Kindle's limited memory.
I have grown to love Trebuchet because it usually is included as the stock launcher for JB ROMs. The reason I like ADW EX for CM7 is because ADW was included on the CM7 ROMs and one day I wanted to try the EX version of it and it was quite nice with the density hack to make the icons appear bigger.

bflobills said:
Title says it all. I am currently using Apex, but have wondered about Nova, Trebuchet etc...
Is there much of a difference between them? Also, if you select 'always' when asked which launcher to use (if you have more than one loaded) is there anyway to reverse that to use a different one?
BTW, I am using TWA_privs latest (0223) ROM and its unbelievably good...
Thanks....
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I use Apex for it's ease in customization.
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I also use apex. I feel it is the smoothest and most fluid.
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holo launcher hd
I use holo launcher hd. It looks and acts a lot like apex and trebuchet, but has HD in the name (so its gotta be good!).

Try chameleon launcher..u would not come back to apex or trebuchet pr anything..and spb shell 3d is also a great launcher..very smooth..keep in mind that chameleon launcher is landscape only..
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Chameleon Launcher is a good concept, but it never quite caught on. At first they released it for $12 in the play store. I got it and it need a lot of work it was still betas. I got a refund and haven't tried it since. I was reading reviews and it still is not up to par, with little actual customization and limited widgets. Makes it almost seem like ios
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I use Go launcher ex because it's only laucher can run on my kindle.
I use rom Modaco 6.3.1.

Nova Prime :good:

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Nova Prime :good:
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Me too :thumbup:

Go Launcher on stock and Trebuchet on JB

I like Holo launcher because it is smooth like butter.
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TrojanDad said:
I like Holo launcher because it is smooth like butter.
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I use action launcher pro on my phone and on my kindle running JB. I've bought the full versions of nova and Launcher, but keep going back to action launcher. The shutters feature is awesome

I use Apex because t is super light and buttery on CM9
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[Q] What is your recommended launcher for frequent flashers?

Sorry to rehash these launcher topics.
I'm trying to decide between Holo HD and Nova Launcher.
I've read a few of these launcher threads and it seems that most people with a nexus 4, because we are lucky enough to have the stock launcher, prefer to use apex, holo HD or nova launcher.
I've tried out free versions of all three and I prefer nova launcher and holo HD over apex (because the nova/holo launcher menu is slightly more intuitive to me).
However, I can't really decide between nova launcher and holo HD.
What I'm mostly looking for
1) Being able to restore launcher settings (preferably homescreen layout & widgets [if possible]) quickly after flashing between roms? (I'm a somewhat frequent flasher and I change roms constantly).
2) Smoothness. I do feel these 3 launchers are all relatively smooth. I have heard that Holo launcher is a bit less memory intensive and a bit smoother (although these posts might be dated)
So I'm wondering which one of these 2 launchers do you prefer and why? OR do you have another launcher in mind that you would like to suggest? Thanks for your input and advice guys!

Themes section has launcher topics already. Look there
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Apex

Nova
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Try the new apex beta.
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mitchdickson said:
Try the new apex beta.
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What's different from apex 2 and apex 1?

mrjoeltan said:
What's different from apex 2 and apex 1?
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Read the change log in the apex thread. Good info there.
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Nova has always fixed my flashing addiction!

They are all exactly the same. Boring stock clones.

Stock launcher is slow and unresponsive to the touch, with zero customization. Try nova or apex, both have restore settings, and restore desktop features. Certainly not boring lol.

Been using Apex for the longest time.. but using Nova Launcher Prime.. both are good...