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MarvinTheAndroid
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Default ADW Launcher

Has anyone else tried the ADW Launcher off the Android Market?

It installs alongside the default TouchWiz launcher so you can revert to the default settings if you don't like ADW.

The interface feels a lot smoother with this launcher running.

Here's a screenie from my phone:

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this guys video has it enabled comparing it to the Desire....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvnzBtZimS4

looks really nice with the custom lauchers enabled....

only thing worrying me about the Galaxy S now is root and bluetooth/emulator incompatibility issues....

also how do you find the battery life with the launcher? heard it drains the battery quite a bit?
 
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i have install the ADW Launcher, so how do i launch it, does the galaxy s do to be rooted?
 
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No root needed to run ADW Launcher.

Next time you press the "Home" key you'll get the choice of completing the action with ADW Launcher or TwLauncher.

Edit: Also trying out LauncherPro beta.

On another forum someone suggested using "Home Switcher" to quickly switch between different launchers - available on the market.
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i use LauncherPro beta and works nice on Sgs, and like you say one push on home and you can chose what launcher to go for.
 
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Does anyone know the name of this widget? It is better than my Beautiful widget bar
 
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Does anyone know the name of this widget? It is better than my Beautiful widget bar
thats the weather and news widget from the nexus one
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thats the weather and news widget from the nexus one
And is know as the Genie Widget.
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No root needed to run ADW Launcher.

Next time you press the "Home" key you'll get the choice of completing the action with ADW Launcher or TwLauncher.

Edit: Also trying out LauncherPro beta.

On another forum someone suggested using "Home Switcher" to quickly switch between different launchers - available on the market.
if you have the time can you compare the default home against adw and launcher pro in terms of speed, looks and features?

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The toggle bar widget on that screenshot, is that SwitchPro Widget?

Nice and discreet with % battery indicator, liking the look of it...
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