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Your favourite launcher.

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  • 22-02-2011 11:40pm
    #1
    natsuko
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭


    Just wondering what launchers people use
    Ive used Adw and found it really the most customizable.
    But would love to know if there are better Out there?
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    #2
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    LauncherPro, paid for it.


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    #3
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    I used to have ADW EX. Which i though was the coolest one :) Then launcher pro updated with some extra transition animations so went back to that since Launcher Pro Plus seems to be the most smoothest launcher i tested.


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    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Used to use LP, but have become fond of ADW. ADW gives you more for free (like widget resizing).


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    #5
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Launcher pro for me.Something about ADW just seems messy to me :/


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    #6
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Launcher Pro Plus

    Like giving lads like that his well deserved few quid.


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    #7
    dave13
    Registered Users Posts: 811 ✭✭✭dave13


    If I install launcher pro can I still switch back to sense if I don't like it or will the setup be lost?


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    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,505 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    dave13 wrote: »
    If I install launcher pro can I still switch back to sense if I don't like it or will the setup be lost?

    http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/htc-evo-4g/128345-switch-sense-launcher-pro.html#post1861254


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    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    dave13 wrote: »
    If I install launcher pro can I still switch back to sense if I don't like it or will the setup be lost?

    You can switch between Launchers using an app called Home Switcher.

    Once you install a new Launcher whenever you hit Home it'll ask which Launcher you want to use and will give you the option to set one as default.
    To change the default at a later date just run Home Switcher.
    Sense keeps your layouts and settings so they're not lost.

    For me I've been using LauncherPro for a few months. Paid for it and it's great.


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    #10
    Pyro Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭Pyro Boy


    LauncherPro all the way :)

    Looking forward to the next update, he is rewriting the app from scratch.


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    #11
    source
    Registered Users Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭source


    Been using Go Launcher EX for the last few weeks, been pretty good so far. looks nice and seems snappy enough, and it's FREE!!


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    #12
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 7,862 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    if i have 2 launchers, and their home screens both have different widgets, if i switch from one to the other, are the widgets still running in the background?


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    #13
    LukeS_
    Registered Users Posts: 704 ✭✭✭LukeS_


    I prefer plain old Sense. Something about it that I just like.


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    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,505 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    LukeS_ wrote: »
    I prefer plain old Sense. Something about it that I just like.

    That's the great thing about Android - having the choice.


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    LukeS_
    Registered Users Posts: 704 ✭✭✭LukeS_


    Mr E wrote: »
    That's the great thing about Android - having the choice.

    It's great. :D Though, I always feel like my phone isn't exactly the way I want it and change it around everyday. :p


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    The_B_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 7,862 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Well i suppose theres nothing stopping you from having 5 or 6 launchers installed at the same time and playing with them until you find your favourite, then removing the extra ones.

    I'm likin launcher pro but might do this with the others mentioned above.


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    #17
    Cazale
    Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Cazale


    Launcher pro plus is the only app Ive ever paid for. Enough said!


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    #18
    natsuko
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭natsuko


    What is the difference between the paid and free versions of launcher pro?
    Ive tried all the free ones now and have still come back to ADW, would gladly pay for one if it offered as much or more than ADW. Might get ADW EX.
    I just like the fact I can change so much, including the colours of selection, widget size, app drawer colours, downloadable themes, number of columns and rows on homescreen and app drawer.


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    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,505 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    natsuko wrote: »
    What is the difference between the paid and free versions of launcher pro?

    Launcher Pro Plus has sense-like widgets (like friendstream, messaging, bookmarks, people etc.)

    Plus you're supporting a hard-working developer.

    Check out his webpage for more info.


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    #20
    Eoin_Sheehy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 274 ✭✭Eoin_Sheehy


    I loved ADW for the customiseability (if such a word exists) but I found it quite slow and laggy, is that just me though?


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    #21
    Goodshape
    Registered Users Posts: 8,488 ✭✭✭Goodshape


    Launcher Pro. Paid version is well worth the few quid.

    Hope the rewrite goes well though... that can often be a mistake tbh. It's already the fastest, smoothest and best featured launcher I've tried, and "if it ain't broke.." :/

    Hopefully it's not just a case of a developer having too much time on his hands.


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    #22
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Eoin_Sheehy wrote: »
    I loved ADW for the customiseability (if such a word exists) but I found it quite slow and laggy, is that just me though?

    The version that comes with the latest cyanogen7 will make you change your opinion.


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    #23
    jonnny68
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    LukeS_ wrote: »
    I prefer plain old Sense. Something about it that I just like.
    yeah i do as well although Launcher Pro is pretty good.


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    #24
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Have Launcher Pro Plus on both the Dell Streak and SGS.
    Funny that it's just fine on the Dell but at least once per day it's crashes on the SGS.

    :confused:


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    #25
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Not surprising at all, Samsung are known for having awful software. They pay their devs peanuts (based in staines london) :) Install custom rom on galaxy to get the experience you paid for.


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    #26
    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,495 ✭✭✭✭guil


    i'm new to android, can someone explain to me what a launcher is or does
    thanks


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    #27
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    guil wrote: »
    i'm new to android, can someone explain to me what a launcher is or does
    thanks
    Different UI is all.


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    #28
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    It's how your homescreens look. Different launchers will have different effects, options and widgets.
    The three main ones in the market are Launcher Pro, ADW, GoLauncher.
    Install them to try out, they won't remove your old one or delete its settings if you want to go back.

    Another handy app is Home Switcher. It lets you choose which launcher to set as default.


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