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Stock Homescreen or Launcher Pro/AWD?

Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?

onthecouchagain said:
Just curious to know if using LP/AWD launchers instead of the stock 2.3 home screens causes any hiccups/lags? Or does it run even better?
How many of you have opted to use LP/AWD, instead of stock?
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Using launcher pro at the mo without any issues. Nice and smooth.

I'm using launcher pro. It's just as smooth as the stock launcher, and I prefer the 4 dock shortcuts to the the 2 in the stock.
There is an issue with the 3D app drawer, it doesn't work properly, so I had to turn off that feature. I'm sure the dev will update for Gingerbread soon enough. 3D drawer is cool, but not a deal breaker for me.

LauncherPro Plus always.
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Launcher Pro Plus

Using ADW Launcher. I think I might go back to stock though because I love the new app drawer effects and whatnot.

Launcher pro plus, can't beat its widgets
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Using LP, needed/wanted the 7 screens.

Stock
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No problems for me. I prefer the options of launcher pro.
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Launcher Pro Plus for the awesome Widgets, five column launcher, and the four app dock bar. I also like the sliding additional docks more than ADWs flip up one.
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Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).

distortedloop said:
Do you guys using Launcher Pro have the 3D app drawer bug? (Basically you can't slow scroll, only flick scroll).
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Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.

ikon8 said:
Yea, there's a bug, you'll have to wait til the dev updates it if you want to use the 3d drawer. Personally, I use the regular drawer. LauncherPro Plus all the way, great app.
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Yes, that's what I'm doing. I posted a bug report on the dev's website several days ago, but no response from him yet. I'm patient, though.
When people were reporting here "using launcher pro with no problems" I thought they might have meant including the 3D app drawer.

All my phones ever get is Launcher Pro Plus!

LauncherPro Plus.....
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I was really hoping to remain stock Android, but I've caved and switched over to AWD. Gingerbread is chalk full of glitches - for example, sometimes when attempting to move icon apps on home screens, they'll automatically snap back into place, and/or sometimes disappear altogether without having gone anywhere near the trash can. AWD does not have this problem whatsoever. There are a slew of other odd glitches with GB. I hope 2.3.2 addresses some of these bugs.

I made the switch to ADW EX from LPP. I like how ADW handles the icon labels more, and the transition effects are sweet.

I'm probably going with Launcher Pro, but Santa FedEx hasn't shown up yet with my new toy.
I got used to LP very quickly, after being rudely hit about the head with that wonderful TouchWiz. I might try out the stock launcher just for s&g, but I suspect I will need more than 5 home screens. I haven't found any reason to go for LP Pro yet.

I use ADW, may upgrade to ADW EX once it's got a bit more version history to prove it's worth the cash. I'm not zealously defensive of any particular launcher, though. Some people like stock, some people like Launcher Pro, some people like ADW, et cetera.
If you're not totally happy with what came on your phone, shop around! Try out some alternatives and find one that you enjoy using. Since we're talking entirely about UI here, you, the user, are the one in the best position to make the choice. ADW.Launcher and Launcher Pro are both free. Their paid versions add features, but you should be able to tell whether you like them or not from the free ones. It's not really important what other people use, what you should use is the one you like.

[Q] What do you guys think is the best home app?

what do you guys think is the best home app? please tell me what you use and what you like from them

Wrong section, this belongs in Themes & Apps.
There are already too many threads on this, please use search next time.
So far the 2 favorites seem to be ADW and Launcher Pro, each has their pros and cons.

ah ok... sorry those are the ones im debating over...

I prefer Launcher Pro for it's speed and new widget skinning, but ADW is nice for dock customization and theming.
Depends on the person, really.

well i am using launcherpro right now not paid version and the only things that i would think of updating for would be resizing and the launcherpro widgets... but i looked at them right now and i dont think i will ever use any of those widgets

I use LP Sense UI.
Heavily modified LauncherPro Plus mod that looks and acts identical to Sense.

steviee7 said:
what do you guys think is the best home app? please tell me what you use and what you like from them
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I've been using Zeam Launcher the past few days and am VERY pleased with it.

I just recently started using launcher 7. It's fast, stable and handles live wallpapers like a dream. Widgets even work. It's like a more customizable and functional wp7 ui. Ms should be made this is out lol the devs pooped on they're version.
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ADW ex for me. Fast and smooth and I love the dockbar.
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Been using GO launcer recently really like it even tho I have launcher pro paid

Used to love Launcher Pro until I tried Go Launcher.
My vote goes for Go Launcher w/ Folder Organizer.

I have paid LP, Adw EX and tried SPB, Regina and Zeam. I really like ADW EX and it seems to use less memory compared to LP. My phone doesnt like Zeam at all, its a memory hog on my Epic. SPB was disappointing, it doesnt do anything better then adw or lp; same thing with Regina. Overall my favorite at the moment is Launcher Pro (paid), it seems slightly smoother animaton wise compared to adw.

GO launcher EX is my new choice because you can customize the home screens on the fly. You can add or delete screens and change the order easily. You cannot do this in Launcher pro. Go also has tabs in the app drawer which includes a task killer. IMHO it combines all the best features from both.

I liked the go launcher until it kept resetting my screens, and always setting them back up pissed me off...
Been on zeam for a while now, liking it a lot, no issues thus far
Edit: that was on my old epic though, perhaps my new one will play nicer

+1 on GO Launcher EX
Smoothest launcher, very customizeable and free.
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After using Zeam, Launcher7, LauncherPro, and Adw...I'm going with ADW. Its fast, reliable and smooth. Sexy dockbar with is customizable as is everything else about it. Its my personal favorite.
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worldwidepmp said:
ADW ex for me. Fast and smooth and I love the dockbar.
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1+ on ADW EX. Have tried alot others and it seems to be the perfect fit between the most stable,quick, and customizable in my opinion.
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Either LauncherPro Plus or ADW EX. I paid for both and can't really decide so I use both of them

Bluerai said:
I liked the go launcher until it kept resetting my screens, and always setting them back up pissed me off...
Been on zeam for a while now, liking it a lot, no issues thus far
Edit: that was on my old epic though, perhaps my new one will play nicer
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I had some similar issues with Go Launcher EX, but they updated it several weeks ago and it's been rock solid since.
I've got to give a huge +1 to Go Launcher for one reason - the app drawer customization. Has extra "tabs" for recent apps and running tasks, but most importantly it has the ability to create your own folders for organization. I've got folders for media apps (gallery, movie players, music players, etc), games, finance, and system tools. So much easier to find things and lets me keep my home screens clutter free.

LauncherPro, because their widgets are hard to beat. The facebook widget is better than anything else I could find, and now that they added custom skinning they are even better.

anyone using nova launcher?

Touchwiz is ok but if you want a 'pure Google' experience try using nova launcher. Works great, nice and smooth. Give it a try.

nova or apex. they are the two most popluar stock ics launchers

I received my GS3, rooted, installed TB and restored nova.
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Using apex, working awesome!
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I was using nova but had some lag when opening and closing the app drawer. Switched to Apex and no problems at all.
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Love Nova, but may give Apex a try.

Nova seems to be running smoother for me than apex. Definitely enough to tide me over for some aosp love
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i got apex...came from pure ics on my craptivate so touchwiz kinda sucked...it was kinda billed as really close to ics but not so much i think...
apex/nova should make it liveable until we get a nice selection of ROMs

Nova is a nice launcher....now that I've figured out there are two ways to control the speed of it I am much happier with it today than I was yesterday. Yesterday I was just adjusting the "animations" speed, somehow I missed the "scroll speed"....now that I've got that worked out it's much better, even with power savings enabled.

Anyone have recommendations on settings for apex that make the phone feel faster?

stevessvt said:
Touchwiz is ok but if you want a 'pure Google' experience try using nova launcher. Works great, nice and smooth. Give it a try.
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I downloaded Nova and Apex both yesterday. So far I think I like Nova better. To be honest though I am not sure why people dislike touchwiz. FWIW though I am new to droid coming from iPhone so the learning curve is there either way. I guess it is what you get used to.

[Q] Can you have more than 5 home screens

Is there any way to add more than 5 home screens to the Nexus 4? Wife wants more and cannot figure out how without downloading third-party app?

This party launcher. Apex or nova
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use a 3rd party launcher. stock launcher is 5 pages.

5 home screens
If I use a launcher though, I lose stock android which my wife likes. Defeats purpose.

coonberry23 said:
If I use a launcher though, I lose stock android which my wife likes. Defeats purpose.
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Apex or Nova are pretty stock. Its just gives more customization...
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coonberry23 said:
If I use a launcher though, I lose stock android which my wife likes. Defeats purpose.
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Yeah you can barely notice a difference with Nova, and you can import all your shortcuts and widgets easily. Just go through all the settings pages to customize it to exactly how you want it.

You don't really lose "Stock" or anything. You're still on the Stock ROM, and with Nova, you can reproduce the same style as the stock screen, except with more pages. Are they just Widgets or something taking up too much space?

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If I use a launcher though, I lose stock android which my wife likes. Defeats purpose.
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Having more than 5 home screens isn't stock Android, by that logic. All customization that can be done without root or an unlocked bootloader is "stock Android." And as was said above, Apex, Nova and others imitate the stock launcher in appearance. You have to know what to look for to be able to tell they aren't.

yahoowizard said:
You don't really lose "Stock" or anything. You're still on the Stock ROM, and with Nova, you can reproduce the same style as the stock screen, except with more pages. Are they just Widgets or something taking up too much space?
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Ya, she just wants more space for widgets and such to do more things

No, the android development wizard says "No, you must buy an iPhone."

Go with nova or apex. They look the same as stock. I personally like nova better. Slightly simpler interface than apex, at least IMHO.
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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.