Something better than stock ICS Launcher....
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I used to have ADW Launcher. Today i discovered Apex Launcher, which is basically the stock launcher with added features. It's mega smooth and stable, and free 
The thread is in the Galaxy Nexus forum.
The thread is in the Galaxy Nexus forum.
I used to have ADW Launcher. Today i discovered Apex Launcher, which is basically the stock launcher with added features. It's mega smooth and stable, and free
The thread is in the Galaxy Nexus forum.
ADW Launcher work fast on ICS?
You should try Nova Launcher i use it both on my Transformer and my I9100, i like it! ;-)
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I just started using ADW Launcher EX, paid the $3.00 for it, and love it so far but haven't even begun to scratch the surface...
Nova launcher has been pretty sweet so far, similar to stock which I like with added features. Silky smooth, not too many transitions though.
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At present I'm using Nova on both the TF-101 and the SG2. Liking it (esp the ability to save the configuration).
I do have ADW EX (got it on the US$0.10 sale) but have never actually used it.
Have heard good things about Apex Launcher though.
And then there is always Go Launcher....
Oh, and yes, Nova is available in the Market.
I do have ADW EX (got it on the US$0.10 sale) but have never actually used it.
Have heard good things about Apex Launcher though.
And then there is always Go Launcher....
Oh, and yes, Nova is available in the Market.
Adw Launcher Ex
Apex
Nova
I used ADW on honeycomb. Now I am using Nova. It would be perfect for me if I could remove the black background in app drawer. I tried apex and it felt too much like a beta, which it is. I will most likely switch to apex when it matures.
- highest level of customization
- Not ICS exclusive (not sure if it affects performance on ICS)
- the only launcher I know that can handle HD live wallpapers without scrolling lag.
- Doesn't show widgets in app drawer
Apex
- ICS exclusive
- decent amount of customization
- can't customize folder icons
- icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
- Shows downloaded apps and widgets in app drawer if rooted and the launcher is installed as a system app
Nova
- ICS exclusive
- less customization options than the other 2
- can customize folder icons
- icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
- background for app drawer is black. Can't make it show the wallpaper
- most simple and easiest to set up out of the 3
- Shows widgets in app drawer if rooted. Doesn't require installation as a system app
I used ADW on honeycomb. Now I am using Nova. It would be perfect for me if I could remove the black background in app drawer. I tried apex and it felt too much like a beta, which it is. I will most likely switch to apex when it matures.
Yeah I use trebuchet on my atrix as well as my tf. Its really smooth. Nova is nice too.
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Using ADW EX right now. I like to keep my home screen to a minimum and since titles me maximize the screen I can put the widgets and app shortcut I need all in one screen. Also it lets me change the drawer background with I set to about 60% transparent.
On my nexus I use Nova.
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On my nexus I use Nova.
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Noticed a problem with Nova. When you shift the tablet to portrait the screen real estate is not so great and you lose a lot of space at the bottom and top.
I know you can change the row amount, but anything over 8 and when in landscape you don't get the app name showing up or the widget is slightly cut off.
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I know you can change the row amount, but anything over 8 and when in landscape you don't get the app name showing up or the widget is slightly cut off.
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Nova for me!
using it for a while now and it's smooth as butter, but i read good things about apax too, you should try them both and decide what works for you
using it for a while now and it's smooth as butter, but i read good things about apax too, you should try them both and decide what works for you
When i originally tried Apex i didn't like it. I gave it another go but this time pushed out to system/app instead of just installing as a regular app. Seems to work much better for me that way.
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3Adw Launcher Ex
- highest level of customization
- Not ICS exclusive (not sure if it affects performance on ICS)
- the only launcher I know that can handle HD live wallpapers without scrolling lag.
- Doesn't show widgets in app drawer
Apex
- ICS exclusive
- decent amount of customization
- can't customize folder icons
- icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
- Shows downloaded apps and widgets in app drawer if rooted and the launcher is installed as a system app
Nova
- ICS exclusive
- less customization options than the other 2
- can customize folder icons
- icon labels disappear if you set desktop grid rows to 8 or higher
- background for app drawer is black. Can't make it show the wallpaper
- most simple and easiest to set up out of the 3
- Shows widgets in app drawer if rooted. Doesn't require installation as a system app
I used ADW on honeycomb. Now I am using Nova. It would be perfect for me if I could remove the black background in app drawer. I tried apex and it felt too much like a beta, which it is. I will most likely switch to apex when it matures.
