best launcher for JB - Galaxy S III General

Hi,
i used for 2 years an htc desire. i used launcherpro because it was fast etc. now ive got a s3 and would like to know if you use thwe stock launcher or if you use another launcher which one?

I'm using nova. Think there is one called apex that a lot of ppl are using as well. Check them both out.
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wileykat said:
I'm using nova. Think there is one called apex that a lot of ppl are using as well. Check them both out.
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I'm using Nova as well.

botellito said:
Hi,
i used for 2 years an htc desire. i used launcherpro because it was fast etc. now ive got a s3 and would like to know if you use thwe stock launcher or if you use another launcher which one?
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TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.

I like Apex, It has a load of options and is easy to find themes for.... Paid version has a few extras as per normal and works well with JB. Devs seem to jump on any issues pretty quick too...

Kangburra said:
TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.
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Kangburra said:
TouchWiz FTW. I have tried Nova and Apex and ended up back on TW. Sammy have done a good job with their launcher and it's widgets and features.
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I completely agree with Kangburra. Stock Touchwiz is excellent.
BUT if you want to use another launcher, go for Apex Launcher. I've used Nova Launcher and I think Apex is much better. Just my opinion.

in terms of features : apex > nova > trebuchet > TW5 > stock android launcher
in terms of smoothness : stock android launcher > trebuchet > nova > TW5 > apex
my 2 cents

Apex

Nova Prime, hands down.

SS Launcher :thumbup:
Apex, Nova

I prefer Nova prime over Apex / TW.
But really looking forward to Action launcher's release. It looks promising.

"Best" <fill in the blank> threads are not allowed. It's subjective and what is personally the best for one person sucks for the other.
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Apex launcher is the most batter launcher on ICS stock rom?

Touchwiz is so boring. I want to change it.
Do you think Apex launcher is a good choice?
Thank you!
Better than Nova according to me
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Yes, its the most bAtter, you can even make cookies and cake from it
Don't know about stock ICS, but it's buttery smooth on CM9 and it has more juicy features than the other stock ICS based launchers.
Nova all the way for me.. Smooth and cube out transition is better. Apex one gives me headaches.
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since the offical relase of ICS im using Apex. works great so far
i hate the widget list on TW
APEX Launcher having some fc's while using gallery for wall paper change
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I use go launcher love it, what do Nova and apex, offer that go doesn't anything?
Indeed, Apex is the best for me.
Alexanderbooth said:
I use go launcher love it, what do Nova and apex, offer that go doesn't anything?
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No spyware?
I think Apex is the best launcher i have ever tried, it's even better than the aosp ics launcher in terms of speed and stability.
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ajamils said:
yes, its the most batter, you can even make cookies and cake from it
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hahahahaha
You can't go wrong with either. I prefer Nova for it's stability and speed...way less drawer redraws than Apex. However, Apex has notification bubbles for your dock, ie Phone, SMS, etc. which I wish Nova had.
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APEX Launcher having some fc's while using gallery for wall paper change
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Try QuickPic. And to switch between scorllable portrait and fixed it is in the apex settings.
Apex used with minimal text app is amazing. Being able to add widgets to the dock is another great reason to use apex. It'll take a lot for me to change to a different launcher now.
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pboesboes said:
No spyware?
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what spyware is this? is it bad for it?
Tried them all and +1 for Go Launcher EX has all the bells and whistles and is fluid and no fc's
ajamils said:
Yes, its the most bAtter, you can even make cookies and cake from it
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Anyone tried to make gingerbread?

Launchers comparable to JB launcher?

The JB launcher is quite smooth and fast and currently I haven't found any comparable launcher with more options, anyone have any ideas?
So far I've tried Go launcher EX, and 360Launcher, both great but lag.
xriderx66 said:
The JB launcher is quite smooth and fast and currently I haven't found any comparable launcher with more options, anyone have any ideas?
So far I've tried Go launcher EX, and 360Launcher, both great but lag.
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Apex launcher works with my SGS2 and JB. :good:
Nova Launcher is one of my favorite ICS/JB launchers.
Nospin said:
Nova Launcher is one of my favorite ICS/JB launchers.
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I dont seem to like it as much as the stock jb launcher.
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Nospin said:
Nova Launcher is one of my favorite ICS/JB launchers.
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Been using this on JB. Quite good.
I'm trying NOVA and APEX right now, does anyone remember what that one app is called which lets you move your homescreen layouts between launchers?

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:
FearIsTheMindkiller said:
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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best alternate launcher to touchwiz

I'm about to receive my s4 just wanted to know which launcher you guys recommend. I tried touchwiz before and never really liked it so I'm using golauncher.Just wondering if anyone recommends anything better for the s4.
I like Nova and Apex about equally of the free alternatives on the market and better than I do the GO launcher but some of this is going to be subjective. There is what you like personally and also based upon how you go about doing things on your phone some launchers will be a little better suited to you. That said the latest versions of TW are quite a bit better than the older versions and you will be giving up some of the tw widgets by switching up. Most of them are junk but some are not.
Myself I tend to go back and forth between Apex and TW because I like to change it up to keep things fresh. Apex BTW is the only other launcher I have tried with it so far but I'm likely to take a gander at others as boredom strikes.
You don't like Touchwiz
Nova launcher...
Using Apex launcher. It is amazing :-O
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You guys have to try Action Launcher.
Not free but there is nothing better for Android. Use it for a few days and you just can't go back to traditional launchers.
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sadekmefti said:
You don't like Touchwiz
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I see what you did there
I love Nova, but I haven't tried Action. I'll have to check it out.
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Go Launcher can also be an alternative, i guess Nova and Apex doesn't have lock screen customization feature.

Nova launcher or Touchwiz

Hi people...im using nova launcher for a long time... in relation the battery is better option using touchwiz? Any another good launcher...?
What launcher you use?
thanks!
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tutufjv said:
Hi people...im using nova launcher for a long time... in relation the battery is better option using touchwiz? Any another good launcher...?
What launcher you use?
thanks!
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Well, there are many lauchers out there, in my opinion, Nova/Apex Launcher is the best one, because of it's customizability.
Touchwiz Launcher isn't bad, but there aren't much options to customize it, like larger app grid.
If you want to try a comletely new Launcher, you should try out Themer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer).
Agreed
Shad0wKn1ght93 said:
Well, there are many lauchers out there, in my opinion, Nova/Apex Launcher is the best one, because of it's customizability.
Touchwiz Launcher isn't bad, but there aren't much options to customize it, like larger app grid.
If you want to try a comletely new Launcher, you should try out Themer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer).
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Themer is quite good, but annoyed me that it has no "keep in memory" option, as I'd press home and wait for it to load. Currently I'm using, and loving, the Google Experience Launcher. Aviate is also quite good.
Nova launcher is my main primary launcher, it's speedy and timely updates. The customisation is excellent to although I use the prime version. I've got Apex as well but prefer Nova. Aviate as mentioned above is unique but still needs further development before I contemplate using it primarily.
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