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[Android Apps and Games] deetailed:
The gestures and transparent app drawer is appealing, but ability to change dock icons is a dealbreaker so I'm staying with Nova now. I hope either Nova gets gestures or Apex gets changeable dock icons.

Even better if they have something like ADW's hideable dock with smaller icons.
[Android Apps and Games] rsfaze:
nice launcher installed it this morning. I was previously using nova launcher and I can say I see more options in this launcher. I did notice this lacks some of the transitions that nova launcher now offers but I'm sure it's just matter of time before this launcher has the same.

I do like that Apex Launcher lets you hide labels for icons on the desktop and hide the notification bar.
[Android Apps and Games] TFordham:
Nice launcher. I like how close to stock that it is. A couple of things though:

In the drawer, downloads seems redundant. Just my opinion though.

In the widgets, I use direct dial, but when I try to move any of the widgets on the second page, it just closed the launcher. Anyone else get that?
[Android Apps and Games] just4747:
Didn't want this to get lost. I spent a lot of time on this feedback for you OP :)

And I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned the previews not showing the contents of a few screens..it happens to me every time unless I activate the previews on one of the pages that usually show blank previews.
[Android Apps and Games] danial.aw:
this launcher is AWESOME!.... love it...

the only thing i would request if they could be implemented are:

- app drawer folder support (like in golauncher)

- a quick setting for hiding apps...

- systemwide theming of icons (like in app drawer & homescreens)... and the ability to change or tag app names

:) thank u for the great product
[Android Apps and Games] ashok:
The only problem as i said before is the non smoothness and sometime non responsive scrollable widget. I have argued people in here abt this here before. But I am more than 100% sure that in other launcher, scrollable widget like Android pro widgets functions scrolls really smooth. And i am sure that is the problem in this launcher. SO waiting for an update with this fix.
[Android Apps and Games] RickROM:
I haven't tried since I don't want to give any of them up... can't figure out what the cause could be.

The home screen loads quickly with all my widgets and screens if I exit an app, but it won't load quickly if I have animations set for preview screen and the drawer in the launcher itself.

Right now I have the animations turned off, and it is really fast though... just something about exiting them is messing up. I can live with them being off for the time being.
[Android Apps and Games] ldiomedi:
Hi. thanks for this great launcher. I've a problem. Sometimes somes pages of the widgets on drawer don't shows the preview of them. I upload a pic. Congratulations for your job. Is awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
You may hide apps in the drawer from drawer settings.

Have you tried those scrollable widgets in the stock launcher or earlier versions of Apex Launcher?

So exiting the drawer/preview is smooth when you turn off animations? Is it laggy with both fade in/out and fly in/out?

Loading widget previews can be slow sometimes, and I believe the issue is from the stock launcher. Hopefully, Google will fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] RickROM:
Yes, but only when exiting... entering is smooth.
[Android Apps and Games] krash183:
yeah.... my widgets dont load all the the time either.... using nova or stock launcher doesnt give me this problem. i like apex but it doesnt work all too well for my asus transformer. the cardstack transition for the screens is really buggy on it. it shows the outline of the screens and it wont go away...even when the new screen has come into place....and try to touch and icon or widget...scrolls to the next screen over... really weird. it only happens with the card stack transition... the other transitions work fine.
[Android Apps and Games] ocbooger:
Nice Launcher! Can't wait to see what's next.
[Android Apps and Games] spruce_rd:
Running latest Nova/codename/franco 18.4 on Galaxy Nexus.

I like customization of Apex, will give a test drive. Let's see...
[Android Apps and Games] gbiriotti:
Spanish Translation

Hi, could someone tell me how can i get the spanish version of Apex? The translation is at 100%.

It's an amazing launcher and I need it in spanish.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Taranis:
We must wait for new version with multilanguage support.

I hope it'll be next version...
[Android Apps and Games] error311:
Really like this launcher, just wanted to post and say thanks. I've used nova in the pass but always stuck with stock 4.0 launcher. Not til now this one is like best of both worlds. Can't wait to see future updates!

Edit: I have 1 request too if possible, could you add an option to change the application drawer from "ALL" to "APPS" not a big deal but I would seriously appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] Madsuns:
Problem with dock icons

Hi guys, I've installed the Apex Launcher version 0.5 (as system file) and I have a weird bug, the launcher work perfectly but at each time I reboot the phone, Apex create a double of each icons in the bottom tray (dock) today I've checked for doubled icons and each time I've moved one, the same icon was under it, and I got 6 copies of each !?? did I am the only one to get that bug !?? :confused:

Apex Launcher version 0.5 (as system file because I use Widjetsoid)

Nexus S with Android ICS 4.0.3 build IML74K

If I forgot something just ask, Thank you for all your answer!
[Android Apps and Games] demo23019:
Tablet transition effect would be great if it was just like tablet it show faint page board as you switch screens
[Android Apps and Games] pan466:
+1 for that!
[Android Apps and Games] josehg88:
+1 i want it
[Android Apps and Games] The Gingerbread Man:
Yeah that would be cool, I didn't notice that before. To keep it stock looking if that's how stock launcher is displayed?
[Android Apps and Games] bala_gamer:
Reporting the same bug once again. The folders in the main home screen gets laggy when the adjacent screen to the left is loaded with Widgets.

How to reproduce

1. Add apw widget to the left of main home screen

2. Now open the folders in main home screen,.
[Android Apps and Games] error311:
Yeah that is what the stock launcher displays. I guess since he added "Downloaded" he made it say ALL instead. It isn't an needed feature but I would be thankful it got added to drawer options.
[Android Apps and Games] just4747:
Can also confirm generally more laggy swiping between all homescreens at all times with same settings as previous versions.

No elastic scrolling.

Hoping it can be sped up again like before!
[Android Apps and Games] 0rigin:
I've always preferred this launcher over others, but lately it's become so slow and choppy with use, that it's hard to deal with. Even with transitions and transparency off... Anyone else experiencing this?
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Not I. My only problem is the dark text in the shortcut screen.

Check what is running in the background.

Frank

SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] Frant1c:
I want to help with translations but Online Translation System page won't open. "404 - File or directory not found."
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Yes, translation website is currently not available
[Android Apps and Games] mangusZen:
Don't greenify zooper.
[Android Apps and Games] thermax04:
i used to use apex before but dropped because the lack of using S Planner widget, is it still the same with the latest update?

EDIT: still the same, can not use S Planner widget with Apex :(
[Android Apps and Games] thermax04:
used to have the same problem with my note 1 with several widgets, and did not use greenify!!! or any other tusks killer!!!
[Android Apps and Games] river2508:
thank for sharing of you
[Android Apps and Games] Nick607:
I recently switch back to ApexPro from ADW, and everytime I try to remove a widget/app from one of the homescreens, the popdown with the "remove" text does not disappear afterwards, and only goes away if I reboot. Ive tried uninstalling/reinstalling with no avail. Any ideas or may it just be some miscommunication between Apex and the rom?
[Android Apps and Games] mchu6am4:
Dennisxl... I have purchased the Pro version direct from your website but it's stopped working... I've emailed you but have not had any reply... Could you please check what's going on, thanks, ash
[Android Apps and Games] Amway:
best launcher :good: but android 2.3 :(
[Android Apps and Games] V@no:
First of all thank you very much for this launcher! On my Note 3 this is the only launcher I could find that has working widgets on. (TouchWiz and Nova both have widgets freeze issue).

There is one bug I found, it's not 100% reproducible, but I can reproduce it at least 1 out 10 tries. Basically when you at app drawer and hit home button to open home screen and during animated transition you start swiping left or right and continue swiping when home screen appear, sometimes the first visible page on home screen get white "glass" effect left out from the transition:

That "effect" stays there until launcher restarted or attempted repeat the bug.

It helps if a few widgets present. I've attached my settings just in case.

Another little inconvenience is the notification badges: if an app icon with a badge inside a folder you can't see the badge unless that app is visible in the folder's "preview". It would be perfect if folder showed combined number of notifications of all apps inside.

Thank you.

P.S.

I like the TouchWiz theme, but it's lacking of folder ring. I'm attaching one from Note3 TouchWiz
[Android Apps and Games] countrylife:
same thing has happen to me with fancy widgets pro and apex pro. still havent got any answers :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] countrylife:
its back up and working now
[Android Apps and Games] thomstrack:
There is no option for Drawer style android 4.3? Now only with tabs white?
[Android Apps and Games] mauam:
That & other things are the reason because I use nova now & I think from now on I won't use apex no more. Let's be real, nova wins by 1000 - 0 to apex;)
[Android Apps and Games] mauam:
Yeah you're right bud, only my opinion (I tried both for a long time). I don't want to disrespect dennisxl's work in anyway. Sorry my previous post:)
[Android Apps and Games] snoozer854:
not seeing any of the themes under dock background setting

I am using the the newest version of Apex Pro & when I go to set the dock background all I see is one theme listed along with gallery, but I have several themes installed that have come with docks.

If I can't see my themes under dock background setting how do I go about setting dock background other then always just using the one theme that does show under dock backgrounds?

Thank you in advance,

Mark
[Android Apps and Games] magostinelli:
When the support for google hangout and whatsapp will be added to apex notify?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] xZise:
I'm using Apex Launcher 2.2 and it automatically rotates with the orientation I'm holding it in. Now after rotating the screen back to portait view it resizes the backgroud image. I've added three images: The first is the configuration I set it to, then I rotated the phone and it rotated the background and after that I rotated it back and it has resized the image.

Now is this a problem with Apex Launcher or with Cyanogenmod? Is there a way to say that the background shouldn't be rotated?
[Android Apps and Games] robneymcplum:
menu/theme/tick dock/ install theme
[Android Apps and Games] snoozer854:
Did that, but this theme has 8 different docks & I am wanting a choice. Thanks for the help though.
[Android Apps and Games] iPusak Gaoq™:
Apex Launcher doesn't have an option to select different dock background within one themes…Only Nova Launcher had that option…

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[Android Apps and Games] snoozer854:
Thanks, but I do have one theme that shows up its docks when choosing a dock.\, the developer must have done something different.

Apex developer needs to add this if Nov has we want it or at least I do.

Once again thank you very much

Mark
[Android Apps and Games] robneymcplum:
Yes, I have 2 themes with 2 different dock backgrounds as well.
[Android Apps and Games] HDFLucky:
Don't know if this is documented anywhere, but if not, it's a bug I can reproduce 100% of the time:

Create an app drawer folder containing apps stored on sd

Reboot

Open folder created in step 1 and see that the sd apps are no longer in the folder, even though they still show as being assigned to folder (i.e., checkbox is ticked) if you go into edit function.

Also, my previous bug report: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48769642&postcount=7993
[Android Apps and Games] mszynisz:
I noticed some problems with shadows on my Nexus 10. I just updated to Apex 2.2.0 (Pro version).

Basically, in Apex 2.1.0 shadows in landscape mode were on top and bottom. In Apex 2.2.0 they are on the sides. Screenshots attached.

Best,

mszynisz
[Android Apps and Games] karambir singh:
First i face problem in wallpaper mode i choose single screen(non-scrolling) and the wallpaper sets when i reboot my phone the wallpaper seems to be enlarged.please fix this this issue.:crying::crying::crying: Secondly this launcher is awesome of all the launchers.
[Android Apps and Games] SirSparkles:
Page Indicator Color Change in newer versions of Apex?

I've been using Apex for over a year, but recently got a replacement phone, and reinstalled Apex while using CM10.2

(the default Trebuchet launcher in CM has a white/blue color for the page indicator)

From my recollection (which might be off), I was under the impression the native/default pages of Apex had the 'Indicator' in Homescreen Settings appear with the 'old' Ice Cream Sandwich white and blue colors? or do I just have a bad memory?

To my present surprise, it appears (now? in a newer version of Apex?) that the default page 'Indicator' bar (or dots) are now only a white color?

I could have sworn I never used any themes previously with Apex.

Am I missing a setting? Maybe the newer Apex version went to a default white to get us to use some premade themes for the Play store?

(just trying to match my Apex screens and themes to match the ICS blue that's a 'color dogma' of the CM ROMs)

Thanks

---------- Post added at 04:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 AM ----------

I'll respond to my own wonders with guessing this is Apex keeping up with KitKat theming? (I just noticed... hadn't seen any live KK stuff yet, and just saw they took away a bunch of blue and have more white)
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
The screen capture shows how I use text icons. The blue lock on the left and the red envelope in the dock are also characters from Unicode set. I have icon labels turned off and use only the icons. In my case the text icons are short-cuts to applications that I have written, but I hope Apex will give us the ability for any application.

SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] Azzkiikr:
I got a little problem with my icons, when i change the portrait grid size in apex launcher from 4x4 to 5x7(As i want it to be) my icons become smaller? Im using Minimal UI icons and I've never had this problem before? Im on Galaxy SII i9100
[Android Apps and Games] devil-kin:
Would it be possible to implement internal wallpaper rendering in Apex?
[Android Apps and Games] High#5:
20x20 grid size on homescreens for landscape

Is there any chance to increase the grid size for homescreens in tablet mode?

I would be happy using 14x10 for my homescreens in landscape mode.

[Sony XZU]
[Android Apps and Games] XTCrefugee:
There seems to be a problem with the notifier (see thread) on the current version of Apex Launcher, specifically to do with the unread SMS count always showing 1. It's possibly only affecting people on 4.2.2 and/or with a Galaxy S4. Any ideas? I've confirmed the unread count is as it should be on my lock screen so it's not the old phantom unread SMS issue, I've tried clearing data, reinstalling the notifier etc. with no success.

-edit-

Fixed by clearing data for BadgeProvider, OMACP and Messaging and rebooting.
[Android Apps and Games] Ullebe1:
No custom tabs on KitKat

After flashing a Kitkat rom I noticed that I cannot create custom tabs anymore. Any idea about when they will be reintroduced?

And I do have Apex Launcher Pro, so it is not because I am that.

If the setting has just moved to another place, please enlighten me and tell me about it's new location.
[Android Apps and Games] Rick1vr6:
The recent update fixed some issues I was having. I only noticed a few bugs in landscape also, but don't really bother me. I know they'll get resolved eventually. Love your work, I also have your Fancy Widgets app :D
[Android Apps and Games] dennisxl:
v2.3.0 beta1 (Jan 17, 2014)

Sort apps in drawer (pro)

Support Apex Notifier v2.0 (beta)

Fixed indicator animation

Other improvements and bugfixes

Updated translations

Direct APK download

Download Apex Notifier Beta
[Android Apps and Games] ximmox:
Thanks Dennis for keeping improving my favourite launcher!

But damn, who tinkered with the german translation and translated "App Drawer" to "Schublade"?! :what: This hurt my eyes, will have to look into how you accept translations and revert this later today...
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
The author might not be reading this forum anymore; his last post -- other than to post update notifications -- was back in August.

Frank

SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] ximmox:
Yes, I know. Already found his translation page, will work on in once I'm on my laptop.

Or does any german user really prefer the term "Schublade" instead of " Drawer"? :rolleyes:

It's been the App Drawer even in german translations for years, I don't think it needs changing...

edit: I think "Übersicht" as it is in the Nova Launcher translation is a good compromise instead of "Drawer", but "Schublade" is definitely a no-go. Sadly the Apex translation page is a) slow and not loading at all now after I modified some translations and b) doesn't offer any discussion possibilities as translation platforms like crowdin offer...
[Android Apps and Games] snalfio:
pixelated icons within the folders

Has anyone noticed if setting icon dimension to 120% within the folders makes the icons pixelated?

I'm having this problem since the previous beta (i've started using apex launcher the last week so i don't know if this problem affects also the older beta)
[Android Apps and Games] Blocheren:
help

Hey guys. I'm kinda newbie in this so maybe I just missed something. But I installed apex launcher but when ever i press the home key it goes back to another launcher that doesn't give me notifications and I just want apex to be the default launcher. What to do??
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
With v2.3.0 on a Note 3:

When exiting an application with the back button or home button Apex is sending me to the home screen instead of to the screen I opened the application from. There is a longer delay when returning to Apex then in the past, as if Apex was destroyed and must restart.

Frank

SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] iPusak Gaoq™:
Hmmm...tested latest beta on my XMP (running on PAC rom 4.3.1)...Apex Notifier on Whatsapp (using Whatsapp+) and Playstore (latest playstore) didn't work...no notification appears...everything else work fine but there one thing that keep bothering, about transparent status bar option in apex launcher...i don't know why its grey out on PAC rom since PAC rom does support transparent status bar...
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
@ German translation

Thought the same. The guy translated all word by word. Really crasy.

Also "Apex-Prgrammstarter-Pro" is a great one.

Made some of his changes back and hope they will be used in tthe next version again. No one knows what with thes words what is mean.

Cowdin would be really better solution...
[Android Apps and Games] Frank Westlake:
Maybe they started with a Google translation and are waiting for someone to make a real translation.

Frank

SGH-I717(AoCP6.4), SM-N900V/MI9(dlV), XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
No, no. It was better before the guy starts his 'work'
[Android Apps and Games] ximmox:
Great to see you here user_99, saw your efforts to translate the Schublade back to drawer. :good:

What is your opinion, translate Drawer to "Übersicht" or "App-Übersicht" as it is done in Nova, or stick to "Drawer"?

For xda-members like us drawer is immediately clear what it means, but not necessarily for the common users downloading it in the Play Store. :rolleyes:

/edit: I kept "Drawer" for now, I guess this is a good option until there is a better translation. I think "Übersicht" is too generic, but I might be too used to the term drawer, too, it is just too familiar by now.
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Think the same way. Some words should not be translated. 'App Drawer' is a good choise. Also sometimes there are more German translations possible which have the same sense. The same for 'Launcher' - "Programmstarter" looks really quite crazy.
[Android Apps and Games] Mardon:
Also "Desktop sperren" is now "Screibtisch sperren" such stupid google translated german language.

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[Android Apps and Games] flyingv1982:
yhis launcher will be work in small displays? 320X420? thanks:cyclops:
[Android Apps and Games] mauam:
Yes, of course:);)
[Android Apps and Games] flyingv1982:
Thank you):good:
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
I see that using Google to translate English to Deutsch, then back to English come out with something completely different than the original English word/phrase.
[Android Apps and Games] Piksou:
Hi,

I feel like a complete idiot but I have an issue.

I have Apex Pro. Love it.

I have an icon theme. It contains plenty of great icons I'd love to use for folders.

Yet, I can't find a way...

Selecting "Theme" doesn't work (and can't give me a choice anyway).

Selecting "Custom" gives me a file browser, but the icon I want is not a file, it's in the icon pack.

Is there any way to do that?

Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
Simple question. For sure a simple solution, but it seams i am blind.

I added a Zooper widget (launches an app) to the homescreen, but it has no name above like the other icons. How can i do this?

Hope this question does not belong in the Zooper thread. if so sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] User_99:
Is a Zooper thing, sorry ;)

For this widget you have to give that widget an own 'Title'

@ Piksou - icon theme

Must be Apex compatible...
[Android Apps and Games] Piksou:
So it's an issue with the theme and even though I see the theme when I select an icon for a program, there is no way I can do the same for folders ? :(
[Android Apps and Games] rootingdestroyer:
Hoping someone can help me with this.

I'm on Paranoid Android 4.4beta3 on Nexus 4 (though it's happened for all previous versions too), using apex launcher pro. Whenever I manually change the pixel density to anything below 320 (I'm using 250), the icons on Apex pro that I have manually changed become smaller. I'm selecting icons from a free icon pack and it results in some icons being noticeably smaller than others, when they're all lined up it seems silly.

Anyone know how to make the icons on Apex launcher back to normal?
[Android Apps and Games] djsubtronic:
Does 2.3.0 support ART now?
[Android Apps and Games] nhymxu:
hope display popup ask "delete or not" before remove folder on all apps.
[Android Apps and Games] BDR456:
Still having issues with dark text in the app/shortcut adding menus. Also have to swipe twice(gesture) to get notifications to drop down. I've been running this laucher since my Evo and would hate to have to move on because of these things.
[Android Apps and Games] FirePsych:
Using Beta 2.3 on my RAZ M w/ CM11 with ART without a problem.