Are you guys using the stock launcher or nova/apex? I've stuck with stock so far cause the performance is great but I was thinking about installing Nova for the extra features and what not. How is the performance on Nova/apex for those that are using them?
I use Apex and it works nicely
espionage724 said:
I use Apex and it works nicely
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Sweet. Just as smooth as stock?
I'm a huge fan of Nova on my Nexus 7 but don't find that it looks particularly good on the 10. The issue is the the smallest dock height is way too tall so the icons get scaled up and do the look sharp. Once I figure out how to solve that I'll go back to the Nova.
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I'm a huge fan of Nova on my Nexus 7 but don't find that it looks particularly good on the 10. The issue is the the smallest dock height is way too tall so the icons get scaled up and do the look sharp. Once I figure out how to solve that I'll go back to the Nova.
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Easiest way to solve this is to turn the dock off, and just line up your icons ...
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Sweet. Just as smooth as stock?
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Nope not Apex (or Nova).
Definitely not as smooth scrolling home pages. Maybe doesn't bug others, it does me tho
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I use ADW EX, and it's silky smooth.
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I use ADW EX, and it's silky smooth.
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I use nova on my gnex and love it, but actually prefer ADW Ex on this.
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Nope not Apex (or Nova).
Definitely not as smooth scrolling home pages. Maybe doesn't bug others, it does me tho
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I only use a single home page, so I wouldn't know
Using Apex. Got rid of all widgets on both launchers and they're evenly smooth. Apex's transition speed is a lot faster, so it may look like it's getting "caught" and then moving quickly. I slowed down the transitions, and they look more or less the same now.
I want 3 home screens and use a few widgets so not good for me, which is annoying as you can't lower the number of stock home screens.
Thought I'd tried adw already, have full version of that too. Was sure it was worse than apex/nova but I shall give it a try later.
Used to use it on my s3 until jelly bean. Not sure if it's the jelly bean optimisation or what? but to me nothing runs as smooth as stock since jb on both my devices, even TW!
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Now it is even more so the best launcher. It was only a matter of time
Download direct from their website...
Enjoy
http://www.goforandroid.com/GDTEn/index.aspx
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Themes and Apps section?
Thanks for the link!
Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
blunted09 said:
Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
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Works fine for me! Best launcher, most configurable.
Any screenshots of this 3D drawer?
I never have any issues with launchers but go launcher has never been fluid for me. This goes back to my samsung vibrant and the homescreens switch smooth but menu is choppy. I still use it everyday though lol.
blunted09 said:
Am I the only one that cant seem to get go launcher running as smoothly as launcher pro plus? I really want to use it as a daily launcher but it just doesnt seem to as fluid :|
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how's the speed?
every version of go launcher I've tried on my SGSII has run substantially slower than the default launcher
Were the 3D ish at?? Back to launcher pro lol
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Go launcher tries to be too much... LP+ FTW!
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I have tried most launchers, Go launcher Ex is the best in my opinion. I actually thought that touchwiz was based on it.
I think all laucher always decrease battery life!
So where's the download? Or is it inside the new GO launcher beta?
Honestly, I tried go launcher and it seemed good till all my widgets were in place. Launcherpro and adw ex are the only two that can handle my setup and remain completely smooth in performance. Eventually I found adw ex to be the better of the two, though it redraws more often than launcherpro did.
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androidkid311 said:
Were the 3D ish at?? Back to launcher pro lol
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Menu>preferences>effects setting>vertical scroll effect
Waterfall...
Used adw ex pro for long enough, then switched to launcher pro, i know the insides and outs of both, on go launcher now and not going back
Too slow for me. LPP or ADW are smoothest.
Go has improved significantly, but for my setup the widgets of launcher pro swings it for me.
Zeinzu said:
Honestly, I tried go launcher and it seemed good till all my widgets were in place. Launcherpro and adw ex are the only two that can handle my setup and remain completely smooth in performance. Eventually I found adw ex to be the better of the two, though it redraws more often than launcherpro did.
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Go Launcher EX 3D drawer is clearly faster than ADW EX 3D (transparent). LP still does not have transparent 3D drawer so cannot argue, but I'm sure it would be fastest. It's simply way smoother than any other launcher when it comes to extra desktop transitions and 3D drawer.
ADW EX would be my favorite launcher, but it constantly suffers from tiny lag when you have seven homescreens and stuff on most of them. It's not bad, but it always comes up enough to not feel super smooth.
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1. Wrong section. (Themes/Apps)
2. Why are you posting this? We would already know if we were using it (Update) and its really just a feature.
+What does this have to do with the GS2?
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Downloaded, plus installed all the widgets, tried it, now back with touchwiz, not for me, too much going on
I was a fan of adw ex but honestly this ics launcher is pretty sweet and very smooth so its the 1st time I'm sticking with stock launcher..
What have you decided on?
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sticking with stock launcher here! its way better than ADW or GL, by far
alex94kumar said:
sticking with stock launcher here! its way better than ADW or GL, by far
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+1
ADW is especially bad on Honeycomb. So far nobody has topped the stock launcher's UI.
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oldblue910 said:
+1
ADW is especially bad on Honeycomb. So far nobody has topped the stock launcher's UI.
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I agree....but I REALLY like having the color-coded icons...do you guys just have normal colored icons?
Any app thats good for JUST theming icons and in a small/non-laggy way?
Go launcher seems pretty swift. Loving the cylinder page scroll effect!
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I'm all about the ICS stock launcher.
Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher
Still in beta - but very nice additional options...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
not broke...
I'm using stock. If it not broke...don't try and fix it I figure!
On honeycomb I always used adw because the stock was crap IMO. Ics has improved the stock launcher so much I stay on stock
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On honeycomb I always used adw because the stock was crap IMO. Ics has improved the stock launcher so much I stay on stock
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This is exactly how I feel. I liked some of the additional options like different swiping styles etc, but they weren't that important.
This stock one is awesome with folder, the new of moving widgets around and how smooth it is that I just kept it.
You know they did a good job when the stock launcher is just as good as the rest
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I am using ADW for 3 reasons:
- customizable rows-columns grid (I need it because I use Desktop Visualizer)
- dock
- shortcut in the top-left corner of the screen which I use for Screen off and Lock (very useful because it's not always convenient to use the power botton which is on the back of the tablet)
I have been on Team EOS nightlies until 2 days ago and it was very smooth, but it had some FC.
Now I am trying Team Rogue's CM9 and it seems even more fluid and no FC until now.
However I also tested Go Launcher (terrible), Trebuchet (see above + not enough fluid), Nova (the best one, but not optimized for tablets, I'll test it again later).
So ADW now, but I'm looking forward to Nova's updates
Im OK with eos far.
I wanna look into NOVA too. Apparently it modifies the stock launcher or something?
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razorseal said:
I was a fan of adw ex but honestly this ics launcher is pretty sweet and very smooth so its the 1st time I'm sticking with stock launcher..
What have you decided on?
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Stock for me. I personally don't see a reason not to. But to others - I respect that YMMV.
Hi all.
For me and my Xoom ist the ADW Launchner the best Launcher. Because the ADW is smoother as the Stock Launcher on the Xoom.
Greetz
Im not sure if had the people are posting in regards to ICS. Lol
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Im not sure if had the people are posting in regards to ICS. Lol
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I am. And since the thread title includes ICS, I would assume others are too.
Tried Launcher Pro but its laggy with ICS. Nova works great for me.
Stock ICS launcher for me. ICS launcher = everything wrong with the stock Honeycomb launcher FIXED plus some added goodies thrown in for good measure. I tried ADW on NC but never had the patience to set it up exactly the way I wanted it.
Stock here, but I'm probably going to attempt to put Trebuchet on my ICS Xoom soon.
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ADW has worked smoothly for me on TeamEOS ICS roms - sticking with it for now.
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.
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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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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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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?
Hi guys,
Just wondering what launcher you guys are using?? I used to use Apex on my One X which was awesome but it seems pretty laggy on the note 2 as does Nova and Holo.
Cheers,
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Go ex
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Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
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Stock, what's wrong with the stock launcher?? It seems pretty fast and smooth.
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No offense, but the stock launcher sucks....I hate being stuck with big icons and low grid arrangement
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Ive tried them all. And always come back to go launcher ex.
Reasons to switch from stock. Landscape homescreen view and customise grid layouts and my main two. Add a clock/weather widget from beautiful widgets and happy days.
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Go Launcher Ex here too... Though it seems a little less smooth as the stock launcher, I prefer a custom grid (I use 5x6) and icon resizing over a 4x4 grid with too much empty useless space. Why else would you have a 5,5" screen.
A few good improvements on TouchWiz on the Note2 though, are the ability to sort the application list in the app drawer, and a 5 icon dock when running stock.
Yeah, stock launcher sucks donkeys balls for the reason already mentioned- crappy grid arrangement that you can't change. Have tried Ex, it's pretty cool, very smooth. I do prefer Apex but I'd rather have a launcher nice and smooth than laggy.
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I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
For those who doesn't know, the transparency bug in nova is already fixed
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I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Nova launcher pro and 6x5 grid, but i miss the context screen on touchwith. When i have some time spare, i test again Go launcher, on my previous phone (Arc S), it unusable, cause it's use too much memory.
I have a page here with a few Android launchers on it, if you fancy trying a few others.
Nova Launcher Premium with Circles theme > than all
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I use tsf shell...amazingly innovative and zero lag
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Tsf is actually pretty cool. Takes some time to get used to..but what awesome look and feel. And works amazing on this beast.
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I hated TW on my Galaxy S and Note 1, so I used Go Launcher, Launcher Pro and ADW EX. But on the Note 2, TW seems the smoothest for me switching between screens and opening apps and the app drawer.
I'm using the TW mod that gives me a 5x4 grid plus the dock on the home screen and a 6x5 grid in the app draw.
There's a 6x5 grid mod for the homescreen too.
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I'm using Nova. On the Note 2, it's the smoothest launcher I've ever used.
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Yes, the Nova launcher are the best:good:
Go Launcher Ex All The Way!
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I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
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Here's Why:
I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.
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ahh my fellow Perth buddy
your reviews are awesome..
it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
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it's just me or go launcher EX isn't as smooth as TW?
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I just grabbed my note II and compared them, honestly it's really hard to tell but you may be right. TW is the tiniest bit smoother, but it's negligible
Hi, just whanted to know which is the best for smooth experience ? I don't want my UI to stutter..
tlf55 said:
Hi, just whanted to know which is the best for smooth experience ? I don't want my UI to stutter..
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Both won't stutter. It depends on your preferences.
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Both won't stutter. It depends on your preferences.
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Does nova drain more battery than Trebuchet ?
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Does nova drain more battery than Trebuchet ?
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Nope, but Trebuchet has more options. For Nova you have to pay for those options.
But Trebuchet crashes when trying to change the number of home screens.
Nova is much smoother and liter
I always use it although Trebuchet is perfectly smooth on our Nexus 4 like on no other device
What about Apex? Tbh in terms of stutter they should all be fine, it comes down to the features and personal preference.
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Apex has been quite amazing. Although, I might change to nova because of the speed.
Always been a Nova fan...fast, customizable, and light!
So in term of battery, there's no difference right ? between apex/nova/trebuchet ?
In terme of stutter sometime it's like trebuchet have some few (very very few and not that noticable but has anyway) i'm in cm10.1.. that's why i'm asking about other before buying the right one ..
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So in term of battery, there's no difference right ? between apex/nova/trebuchet ?
In terme of stutter sometime it's like trebuchet have some few (very very few and not that noticable but has anyway) i'm in cm10.1.. that's why i'm asking about other before buying the right one ..
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If you're gonna buy, go for Nova.
Nova FTW!!!
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Trebuchet is very simple, offers nothing but speed.
Nova is light too and has a lot of (really) great features that Trebuchet does not have. Nova isn't slow at all, but if you're not sure, try the free version first, you'll see
Nova, hands down! hidden dock and gestures, I love the gesture feature! I have my settings, app drawer, dock, nova settings set up with nova's gesture feature. It took a bit to get used but I can't think of living without it now....
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Nova.
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Really Nova better?
Really guys? Nova is better?
any stuff in particular that nova has that the other one doenst?
I personally like Apex much more than Nova.
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I think Apex is better than Nova because its theme can be changed according to CM10.1 theme or Icon pack .. nova only allows changing the icons
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I think Apex is better than Nova because its theme can be changed according to CM10.1 theme or Icon pack .. nova only allows changing the icons
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also they have the same exact options ... the only option that nova has and apex hasn't is "Overlap when placing" .. or at least that is what i think
I personally prefer Nove. But my advice is: try both out. Nobody can tell you which launcher fits the most in the way you use your phone and which features you use or not.
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Nova apex trebu.. all are good. nova and apex paid versions offer a lot of custom options.. trebu does not have so many features..
and as far as lag or shutter is concerned it mostly depends on your hardware.. on nexus 4 i you have not underclocked your device oand/or dont have a lot of bloated apps installed no launcher should shutter...
I am using Nova Prime and i am really happy with it. It also features option to hide apps from app drawer which i was looking for for a while.