Hey guys just wanted to see what luck everyone has with launchers on the hdx 7.
My favorite launcher is nova, but until the wallpaper issue is fixed for non rooted users then it looks I'm stuck with using aviate.
In case you haven't gotten around to trying it, aviate seems to be 100% working, widgets wallpapers and all. Great alternative to mojito.
I haven't tried on a non rooted device but apex works great on my rooted hdx.
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None if you don't root. AND the reason Aviate Works is it's portrait only, so it never has to worry about the reverse rotation issue.
js1988 said:
Hey guys just wanted to see what luck everyone has with launchers on the hdx 7.
My favorite launcher is nova, but until the wallpaper issue is fixed for non rooted users then it looks I'm stuck with using aviate.
In case you haven't gotten around to trying it, aviate seems to be 100% working, widgets wallpapers and all. Great alternative to mojito.
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On a non rooted device?
I'm using Nova Launcher ( installed from 1mobile ). My HDX is not rooted.
js1988 said:
Hey guys just wanted to see what luck everyone has with launchers on the hdx 7.
My favorite launcher is nova, but until the wallpaper issue is fixed for non rooted users then it looks I'm stuck with using aviate.
In case you haven't gotten around to trying it, aviate seems to be 100% working, widgets wallpapers and all. Great alternative to mojito.
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That would be cool. I'll check both of those out when I get home tomorrow. I use go launcher ex but it sucks with no widgets or background. I'm non-rooted.
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holeshot77 said:
That would be cool. I'll check both of those out when I get home tomorrow. I use go launcher ex but it sucks with no widgets or background. I'm non-rooted.
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If you're looking for a more traditional android experience, buzz launcher works backgrounds and all but no joy on widgets.
js1988 said:
If you're looking for a more traditional android experience, buzz launcher works backgrounds and all but no joy on widgets.
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I didn't like buzz launcher but its there and it works with backgrounds so yah.
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First let me say I'm not rooted. With that out of the way, are there any home launchers that are optimized for this tegra 2 phone? I've used ADW, Launcher pro, and Go Launcher and all 3 of them ran slightly slower than just using the stock launcher.
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Since dual core is so new there are no launchers or even many apps that make any use of the extra power
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Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of. Has anyone had any success with a home launcher running fast and smoothly on a non rooted atrix?
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GO Launcher EX ran fast on my non-rooted Atrix. There are a lot of settings for GO Launcher and I just set all the transitions to the fastest settings and it ran fine. I didn't notice any lag at all. I'm rooted now and I'm still using GO Launcher EX.
In fact I'm using all their add-ons for SMS, Dialer, Weather, Score, etc and they all run pretty fast on the Atrix.
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Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of. Has anyone had any success with a home launcher running fast and smoothly on a non rooted atrix?
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When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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Or he could just freeze the stock launcher with titanium backup that works well.
Evil.Bonsai said:
When you installed the launcher, did you remove all the widgets you had on the stock launcher? If you didn't, they'll still be there running even when you use a new launcher. Remove everything then add the new launcher and set it up the way you like. Should be a lot smoother.
Also, have you tried Zeam? It's fairly minimal but quick.
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Yeah, I went through all the usual proper steps. Just for kicks I just reinstalled go launcher a few hours ago. Within 1 hour it started freezing my phone causing my screen to either stutter or just go totally unresponsive. Going to go back to adw and see if it happens with that
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I have had no problems with ADW Launcher EX.
DK
DeathKoil said:
I have had no problems with ADW Launcher EX.
DK
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Same here. It's the best option for Android phones.
Do you think the Fancy Widget clock widget might be a problem? I've read that it does some funky freezing to some people.
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Do you think the Fancy Widget clock widget might be a problem? I've read that it does some funky freezing to some people.
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It's a strong possibility.
Since my Galaxy S, I've stopped using all running widgets.
Actually come to think of it, all my current icons are shortcuts which is probably why Launcher Pro runs as smooth as butter for me...
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Or he could just freeze the stock launcher with titanium backup that works well.
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+1
My LWP runs MUCH smoother after freezing all the recommended stuff I'm on GingerBlur 3.5 BTW
JUST ROOT!!
Running adw ex.. noo slow downs whatsoever
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+1 for zeam, I've been using it for months now and its very smooth. It is very minimal by comparison to most others though.... which is what I was looking for actually.
Im using go launcher and having no problems whatsoever... I also use fancy widget on my home screen.
Have also used both lpp and adw* both ran pretty good as well. I just prefer go launcher
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omnius1 said:
First let me say I'm not rooted. With that out of the way, are there any home launchers that are optimized for this tegra 2 phone? I've used ADW, Launcher pro, and Go Launcher and all 3 of them ran slightly slower than just using the stock launcher.
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Root, flash GladiAtrix 3, then use ADW Launcher or Launcher Pro. I use both. You will see a significant speed increase.
Hmmm I might bite the bullet and do that. What's the best root method for a bell canadian atrix?
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omnius1 said:
Hmmm I might bite the bullet and do that. What's the best root method for a bell canadian atrix?
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Get to the french 2.1.1 sbf section and get to there... Its seriously fun
on a side note go launcher ex just got updated and there are some new app drawer animations that I like.
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Ive used both Launcher Pro Plus and GO Launcher EX extensively, and GO Launcher EX has been the smoothest, fastest, best launcher.
I can vouch for the new update with the Icon Transition in the app drawer, its pretty slick. Good stuff here.. not sure how the GO team keeps this stuff free.
same as post above, golauncher is just as good if not better than lp plus, and its free. no brainer
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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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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my new homepage
Atom Launcher
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How many of you have replaced the default launcher on your S4? What launcher are you currently using?
I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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I've used go launcher for a long time. I'm thinking about switching to nova though. It seems like it has a lot of cool features.
Buzz Launcher ftw.
I've tried both Nova and Go on my S4. I liked both but am staying with Go for now. No big reason why. I just like some of the Go widgets better.
I use to use Nova all the time on my EVOs, but I didn't know if anyone noticed a performance degredation by switching launchers or not. I know until rolled Nova into my ROM on the EVO that it would chew down memory and slow down the device.
I use Nova.
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I switched from the TouchWiz launcher to Nova Launcher. It now has the ability to utilize the "Transparent Status Bar." If you are using one of the stock wallpapers, your status bar can be transparent while you are in the launcher, just like TouchWiz.
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I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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I just tested it with one of my other wallpapers and it seemed to work for me.
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I guess I'm in the minority but I use Apex launcher.
Hey nivron, or anyone using nova. Does that transparent nav bar feature only work on stock wallpaper? Or does user wallpaper show thru too? I'm willing to give Nova a run if so. I hate not having a transparent bar. And just confirming its the top bar with the clock/wif etc.?
Thanks
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Thanks nivron. Guess ill try out nova for a bit!
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Using TSF Shell.
I use Nova, too.
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Apex and Nova are the most popular, but I use ADW Ex for some of the options that the others don't have. Consensus is usually Apex is smoothest.
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I use nova as well. Try to make it look like touchwiz tho
use luncher pro all the time.
I use nova launcher prime. The best launcher to date in my opinion. Im not a fan of spending money but this one was worth it for the gestures, unread count, extra dock pages, and other features.
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I've been using Apex since my e4gt, don't see myself using anything either.
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inlineboy said:
Apex and Nova are the most popular,
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No offense to you or either of those launchers, but that is just not true. Go has between 50 and 100 million downloads. The other two are between 1 and 5 million downloads. Heck, Go has over 1.2 million reviews! So I'd say Go is, by far, the most popular.
My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz
For me, Nova is as fast, if not faster than TouchWiz. I didn't really think TouchWiz was really laggy though.
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My question to you all that have replaced your default launcher with the launcher of your choice is this:
Do you notice a higher memory consumption or an increase/decrease in lag vs the default / Touchwiz
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I find AOSP plain and boring so i try new homscreen replacement now and then and have compiled a list of top 5 android homescreen replacements and they are
1] Next launcher
2] Go launcher
3] themer
4] Buzz launcher
5] Nova launcher
here is the blog post i wrote about it Top 5 android theming apps
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Good apps thanks
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welcome
Also Apex Launcher (similar to Nova but some slight differences).
I tend to use either Nova or Apex (currently Nova since they were the first to add in KitKat's transparent status bar) but Themer is on track to be very cool for people who want something a little less like an extended version of the stock launcher. It's still in beta but it's from the folks at mycolorscreen who have become the best source for custom theming on Android.
My number 1 spot would go to Themer. Liked it from my old phone. Since I'm not that keen on customizing anymore, and I want to have Google Now with just 1 swipe away on my homescreen, I don't use it currently. But from all the launchers I have tried so far, themer is my favorite one. The second place goes to Action Launcher.
Good information sharing..
Where is the Mi Launcher?
And tsf launcher too
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@hapticc - your page isn't opening mate
about the launchers, my favorite atm is holo launcher...
cos all i need from a launcher is gesture swipes.. up & down for notification & app drawer..
nova & apex have these only in paid version..
i wish GEL would incorporate gestures..
along with access for google now & LMT, that would be perfect
Sliding Explorer
Sliding Explorer have full screen on 4.4:laugh:
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Where is the Mi Launcher?
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I was always a nova user since i had a galaxy nexus. Since getting the nexus 5 though, i discovered more customization tools for themes and widgets, and ive been using Go launcher just because it works with the aesthetic/homescreen setup im currently using.
If nova launcher had a few more tweaks to it like icons not clipping/cropping, id probably go back to using it.
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Juansegovia20 said:
And tsf launcher too
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TSF launcher is great but next launcher has replaced it.
letmedanz said:
@hapticc - your page isn't opening mate
about the launchers, my favorite atm is holo launcher...
cos all i need from a launcher is gesture swipes.. up & down for notification & app drawer..
nova & apex have these only in paid version..
i wish GEL would incorporate gestures..
along with access for google now & LMT, that would be perfect
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Fixed the link sorry for inconvenience
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Good information sharing..
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Thanx for positive comments its make me blog more and more
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Doesn't work...
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Yeah they updated it to work on their website but the play store version wasn't updated yet. I had a thread on it. The only thing I don't like about it is non transparent nav bar. The notification bar is transparent but not the nav bar. In the broken version it was transparent. Not sure why it was removed unless that's what caused the issues
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Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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I really like Google's stock Google now kitkat launcher. I would like a bit more customization and have considered giving Nova launcher a try but the new Google search is really nice and would be hard to give up.
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Running stock as well even though tempted to root except for stupid Knox. However this 4.4.2 was the reason I had rooted my GS3 but now not sure why. Enjoying Google launcher w/OK Google for ease but have been going back and forth with EverythingMe. Favorite launcher has been Nova Prime but I'm trying to make things a little simpler so with OK or EverythingMe.
My thought has been who has deeper pockets to do things right Google or app co's? For that reason been trying to utilize stock items to see how they compare. Google Now, Maps, Chrome beta, Photo etc.... In that case EverythingMe has been great because it anticipates what I will use.
As with anything always comes down to personal preference.
REALLY wish Google (OK Google) Launcher could just be added to different launchers that feature is what I like but prefer other launchers.
Nova Launcher, Apex, Lightning.... Just to name a few!
Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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Tried Go Launcher, Apex, Nova, Go Prime, and a few others but my favorite is Hololauncher.
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I'll second Holo, but does nova and apex do tabbed app drawers?
brd912 said:
Ok my GS4 is 100% stock running 4.4. I haven't rooted and all that jazz yet...but for rite now I'm looking for some newer launchers that are nicely layer out for this phone. I love samsung but Touchwiz makes me feel like I shopped in the junior section lol. I'm pretty familiar with most popular launchers but I'm not really feeling how they feel or look on this phone. Anyone tested any similar to buzz launcher? (I know there's another launcher similar but I can't find it). I've searched high and low in the apps section but can't really find what I'm looking for. Maybe one of you are OCD about how your launcher layout looks on your phone too and I'm not just crazy lol. Thanks for any assistance!
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Kk launcher is the best
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+1 for Nova
I've tried mostly all the launchers from the store and keep coming back to Nova. I'd say Apex is a close second for me. Never really got into Next or Go myself.
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+1 Nova and i use the kitkat experience theme
I like golauncher because of how much customization you can do. I'm ocd with wanting everything a specific way
There was a time when golauncher was spamming with nags like crazy, but that seems to be a lot better now. If you haven't looked at it lately, it's come a long way from what it used to be.
my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
Been using Nova forever. Nice updates, smooth and clean.
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my personal preference is that Nova launcher is the best
esp when you flash roms and it remembers all your widgets and stuff
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Yeah, golauncher has a backup and restore feature also and it is very handy