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apex launcher beta whooshhhh

i have used apex before on the s3 but didnt really get on with it but the new beta is like lightning on the s3 or is it just placebo ?

It's using Jelly Bean code, so probably it's not placebo.

confirmed.
can confirm its fast as f!!k now. been using since i had a galaxy ace with ics kang and my oh my it's improved. one tip is no animations or transitions. buzz lightyear on my fone lol:cyclops::good::cyclops:

Yep really fast now, didn't realise there was a beta version out so thanks
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My only problem with apex is the small lag when opening folders with a lot of apps. I just can't stand it and the beta still have it. Using nova until them fix it.

Where can I download it from ?
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mancuk29 said:
Where can I download it from ?
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If you have Apex installed just check for updates.
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you should try Holo launcher HD, based on jelly bean and zero lag, folders open instantly

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To get the new Beta you have to have Apex launcher installed then go to Apex settings>About Apex Launcher>Automatically Check for updates> click Beta then search for updates.... It should now find and install the Beta version.

I'm using the beta as well, before that I was using Nova for a long time. Both are great and both have advantages and disadvantages. I'm going to stick with Apex for now. They are so similar but these are the major difference I have noticed using both
Apex:
Smoother Screen Transitions than Nova
Now has JB widget placement/resize
Nova:
Smoother scrolling in folders(apex folder scrolling is more jerky)
Ability to add and view multiple drawer tabs at once. With Apex it seems you can only have 3 tabs visible at once(2 app and one widget) with apex you can have as many as you like all visible
Other than that they seem pretty much the same

Go launcher us better than both for features.
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graffixnyc said:
Ability to add and view multiple drawer tabs at once. With Apex it seems you can only have 3 tabs visible at once
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You can now with the beta add more tabs with apex.
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fallenwout said:
You can now with the beta add more tabs with apex.
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Thanks for pointing that out

this is nice!!!

Just to make sure i have the right beta ..
I have apex pro version...before apex i was using twizz and nova. Both game me lots of problems apps closing lag etc now with apex it is killer fast and smooth...i had it on stable version just switched to beta...
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daz_2000 said:
Go launcher us better than both for features.
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That dinosaur? Lol. It'll do more harm than good.

Newbie question : what's the advantage of using newer ICS / JB specific launchers? Speed?

using Nova Launcher because Apex transition from homescreen to apps list isn't very nice. instread of homescreen fading back it just blacks out. On Nova it fades in like on the original ICS launcher.

psp888 said:
using Nova Launcher because Apex transition from homescreen to apps list isn't very nice. instread of homescreen fading back it just blacks out. On Nova it fades in like on the original ICS launcher.
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You also can do this with apex, ppl should play more with the settings.
Drawer settings - drawer animation and choose fade in. This is NOT the swype animation.
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dieselfatal said:
Just to make sure i have the right beta ..
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I also have the pro version. You have the same beta as me.
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Trebuchet question

I wonder why trebuchet always sets my wallpaper with a bigger image than stock, its soo annoying I wish I could use all these tablet mode mods more often but I don't like how trebuchet always makes the wallpaper bigger and depending on the image size blurry as well, I tried replacing with apex but that launcher does rotate smooth in app drawer it stays black for a couple seconds then shows the apps, so does anyone know why trebuchet does that?
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ridearoundsolo said:
I wonder why trebuchet always sets my wallpaper with a bigger image than stock, its soo annoying I wish I could use all these tablet mode mods more often but I don't like how trebuchet always makes the wallpaper bigger and depending on the image size blurry as well, I tried replacing with apex but that launcher does rotate smooth in app drawer it stays black for a couple seconds then shows the apps, so does anyone know why trebuchet does that?
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Try Nova Launcher. I don't know why Trebuchet is doing that. It never happened on my N7.
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Apocalypse487 said:
Try Nova Launcher. I don't know why Trebuchet is doing that. It never happened on my N7.
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Yea I got nova launcher, try adding a wallpaper on stock launcher and then try on trebuchet you will notice it comes out more zoomed in on trebuchet
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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.

zero.fx said:
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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zabaknilesh said:
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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americasteam said:
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!
Here's Why:
I've also found it to be very smooth and the least glitchy on Jelly Bean.

James Harrison said:
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?

Feeling_Free said:
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

Moving around the UI is fairly laggy

Just got mine in from handtec and straight away i can tell you that the general user performance is not as good as the Nexus 4. Transition animation is laggy about 60% of the time. What i mean is that the transition animation would stutter and drop frames unlike the N4 which is good about 95% of the time. Now i dont know if i haven't update or if something is wrong but my Build number is
10.1.A.1.350
I also tried using BOTH nova and stock and NO stamina mode is NOT on.

Bought mine from handtec too. Not experiencing any lag like you're. Have quite a few widgets running as well. Everything seems buttery smooth at present.

Sam here the launcher is laggy.
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dibdin said:
Bought mine from handtec too. Not experiencing any lag like you're. Have quite a few widgets running as well. Everything seems buttery smooth at present.
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open chrome and closes it there will be frame drops 5/10 times

Fasty12 said:
open chrome and closes it there will be frame drops 5/10 times
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I don't use Chrome as it happens. I use Opera Mobile.

Don't have any lag as well. Switched from chrome to dolphin browser because chrome is sometimes slow as hell. But didn't notice any frame drops when I used it

Was laggy for like 5 seconds of the first ever boot then after that its fine no lag at all.

Could you guys post a screenshot of.your software info like this one.
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where is the page and how u doing screen shots on this phone? I only got it today sorry

here u go worked it out

Open.the dialer and type *#*#SERVICE#*#* and find the software info page.
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Keeps saying call log empty when i type that dude
EDIT
wait a sec m8

*#*#7378423#*#*
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here u go dude

I'm experiencing no lag in the UI except the camera app loading which was expected.
Screenshot of service info page:

Original launcher is laggy. I use Nova, working faster than ever.

avetny said:
Original launcher is laggy. I use Nova, working faster than ever.
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Do have the LTE version?
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gm007 said:
Do have the LTE version?
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C6603 * Germany.

avetny said:
C6603 * Germany.
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I don't know if this is a placbo but I did a reset, now the launcher is faster and before I had a red tint but now the screen is much better.
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gm007 said:
I don't know if this is a placbo but I did a reset, now the launcher is faster and before I had a red tint but now the screen is much better.
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Loading some apps like Gmaps there is a NOTICEABLE frame rate drop in the transition animation

LG Launcher ??

Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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wcr84 said:
Just got this phone yesterday. Love it and the launcher. Only thing that bugs me is the bouncy effect on homescreen. Anyway to get rid of that?
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If you are referring to the animation that happens when swiping from one screen to the next then you can change it. Settings, display, home screen, screen swipe effect.

Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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wcr84 said:
Thanks, I did that. But it happens as your swiping. There is a small bounce effect on all animations. Reminds me of Gingerbread. I would like it to just fade instead of bounce. I hope I am making sense. Remember Launcher Pro and ADW? You could choose to have a bouncy effect or fade in etc as you rotate the screens?
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If you tried everything and still don't want it, try downloading launcher applications, i.e. Launcher Pro and ADW.

You know, I picked up my wifes Flex today and even though I still noticed a slight overshoot while scrolling screens. The overshoot was not nearly as bad. Plus the transition seemed smoother.
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