[Q] Best Launcher for CM10/PA 2.99? - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I personally use ADW EX, which I find smooth, fast and responsive almost 95% of the time. Anyone has any better ideas what launcher to use for better performance?

I am having a good experience with Nova Launchers of customizing and not much laggi-ness
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I am having a good experience with Nova Launchers of customizing and not much laggi-ness
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+1 for Nova, working well for me

if you don't want much fanciness than Zeam Launcher is for you. However I am personally loving Holo Launcher HD especially with the gestures that can be used with the free version. I installed the APK from dubi's hidebar and now all I have to do to hide the bar is swipe up.

I'm still liking ADW free. The last update was an improvement.
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I tried adw., apex, nova, and to be frank 'launcher pro' is the fastest although it is very old and not updated any more but still uasble.

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Go Launcher Ex 3d drawer beta out :) Link!

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
MJ-12
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

favorite launcher?

what is everyone's favorite launcher? Also are there any that will act like ICS but for users who are on stock rom?
Go launcher
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+1 for Go Launcher. The ICS theme available for it is very slick if you're going for that look. For all other intents and purposes it gets updated more frequently than any other launcher available, lots of features and transition effects.
adw Ex
Adw ex the paid version i like the new version with the scrolling dock and the fact i can make the dock icons so large.
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+1 for Go Launcher.
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rocket launcher is my favorite
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360 Launcher. Really fast, smooth, good looking, customizable and still upgrading. Try it out.
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Normally adw ex, but since i'm on CM9 I'm really loving nova launcher.
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Go launcher or nova launcher on cm9. Spb shell is also very visually appealing but the slow speed and lack of options is why I cannot use it all the time.
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Adw EX Launcher : you can argue with it it's just the fastest; it's SUPER snappy. Go Launcher is full of options but it get slower and slower. Like most of the Go Team products : starts great then it goes in all directions and becomes a factory...
Try scrolling the app drawer in vertical mode in Go Launcher then in ADW...and feel the pain for Go.
I used Go launcher for a little bit. Its really slow. I got ADW EX launcher for .10ยข during that sale and stuck with it ever since.
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adw ex for me!!!!!!!! i also have launcher pro and vtl launcher
Louncher Pro for me.
I use launcher pro, just feels the fastest
GO Launcher only.
ADW EX
Go Launcher would be nice except for 2 things that annoy me:
1) can't overlap Widgets
2) can't hide/remove home button from app drawer.
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ADW EX....
ADW EX for me but currently testing sslauncher. Great launcher with potential.
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Adw EX Launcher : you can argue with it it's just the fastest; it's SUPER snappy. Go Launcher is full of options but it get slower and slower. Like most of the Go Team products : starts great then it goes in all directions and becomes a factory...
Try scrolling the app drawer in vertical mode in Go Launcher then in ADW...and feel the pain for Go.
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adw scrolling performance is far WORSE on my phone than go launcher.

Which launcher??

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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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

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.
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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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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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Atom Launcher
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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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