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[Android Apps and Games] Milamber33:
I'm not going to get into the whole debate on whether or not this should be expected to work on older devices which aren't getting official ICS/JB updates, but the difference here is what causes the change in performance.

As an example, some changes could cause increased RAM usage, but improve performance on devices with enough RAM spare. Anyone whose device doesn't have enough RAM spare would report worse performance due to memory management issues, while those with newer and higher end devices would report the performance improvement expected.

So it's important to clarify what type of device you have when reporting this kind of thing, so the devs can watch for patterns in what kinds of changes cause what performance impacts on the different devices.
[Android Apps and Games] Mardon:
New version works fluid on my galaxy ace with cm9 better performance as before. So no problems here on old devices.

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[Android Apps and Games] omniatic:
Same here. Two year old Droid Incredible running unofficial ICS and I haven't had any slowdown or lag with any of the betas. Just very smooth and responsive.

...sorry...I was on the phone...
[Android Apps and Games] bkai:
No crashes here but I'm on stock 4.0.4 :)
[Android Apps and Games] Angosa_:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] TwinkyOfHope:
Latest 1.3.3 beta still choppy on the tablet transitions. Back to 1.2.5 again!
[Android Apps and Games] qu3becker:
Performance on my Nexus S is great but on my Nexus 7 it's lagging badly. Using latest beta, 1.3.3 beta 2. I don't know why. I'm using Nova instead but I miss the features and the way the screen need to be swiped.

Sent using Kirby's Warp Star.
[Android Apps and Games] RickROM:
Upgraded to the newest version 1.3.3, and I am still seeing my icon labels disappear after rotating my phone to landscape orientation and back. Was working fine on the last major version, but stopped working on all the recent betas and now the newest version. Also the rotation is slower than the last version. Not sure what is going on, but something definitely changed from the previous major version to now. Tried resetting, but the issue still persists. Only way to get my icons back is to restart Apex.They disappear like they should in landscape since there isnt enough space for them, but never come back in portrait when there is enough space for them. I am running an 8x8 grid in tablet mode at 160 DPI. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] EhHowzit808:
Decided to try Nova Launcher since I froze it last week. Updated it and noticed they added notification badge (unread) support for the stock Email app. I've been waiting for this to work on Apex because I'm not really fond of the Gmail app. For now, I'll be on Nova until the stock email notifier works on Apex.
[Android Apps and Games] Pfeffernuss:
Confirmed (Galaxy Tab8.9, ICS).
[Android Apps and Games] fallenwout:
The further the updates are, the lower the fps seem in scrolling between home pages. It has come this far that the Samsung Touchwiz on the Galaxy S3 is smoother than apex launcher. It feels like HTC Sense on an HTC Desire.The laggness and choppyness has gone back to the sate of 5yrs ago.

Really a shame. I'm a premium user, what happened?! Did you set the limit to 15fps?

Edit: From reading through this read, i can confirm that the choppyness is NOT there in version 1.2.5. So whatever you did in future releases, UNDOOOOOOOOOO it, like now. And the backup taken with 1.3.3 cannot be applied onto 1.2.5.

Using Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 on android 4.0
[Android Apps and Games] ninjeratu:
Same problem here using Galaxy Note 2.

I also get the transparancy issues when scrolling.

Nova is smooth like butter... :/
[Android Apps and Games] Mardon:
New 1.3.3 build works fine on my both devices galaxy ace and odys neo x8

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[Android Apps and Games] omniatic:
Works fine on the Incredible with CM9, too. No issues.

...sorry...I was on the phone...
[Android Apps and Games] J-Hop2o6:
What's wrong with GMail app? The latest 4.2 version is GREAT! FINALLY has zoom/pinch-to-zoom support. Also swipe to delete/archive.
[Android Apps and Games] r-l:
Still laggy on my galaxy tab 2 10.1 with cm10. Nova has no lag so sticking to that now.

Sorry, but fix the lag first before adding new options
[Android Apps and Games] RickROM:
How big is your icon grid, and what DPI are you set at? I'm trying to figure out if those of us with the labels still disappearing have something in common... seems we are both running tablet mode.
[Android Apps and Games] Terminator19:
The new version is very smooth on my stock one S! However, the micro lag is there when scrolling backwards in the app drawer. Using tablet transition on homescreen and card stack for the app drawer.

Will stick with apex for now.

Also can you please use the proper ICS open/close app animation. The current one is not the ICS animation. Install nova and try the ICS animation on it, you will see the difference, the proper ICS animation looks far better.
[Android Apps and Games] Nephilim:
Actually the newest play store apex update from today has a great app drawer open/close animation. Much better than any of the previous versions.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] yahyoh:
nothing new with the new build still not comparable to 1.2.5 in any way :/
[Android Apps and Games] Nephilim:
Do all you people do is complain? If you don't like anything besides 1.2.5 then stay on it and keep it to yourself. Half this thread is people crying about the app not being as good as 1.2.5 for them. No one cares, that type of feedback is completely useless and just makes people sort through pages of nonsense about it just to find anything worthwhile.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] yahyoh:
O_o

i posted like 30 times in this thread about the bugs and they aren't fixed :(

i think i will stick with nova its at least smoother on all my devices :)
[Android Apps and Games] loele:
i'm quite sorry, but 1.3.3 is still laggy in some times....

especially, when wake up the device and swipe through the screen first time.

come on... you can fix this badness ;)

(hox | cm10 4.1.2 | bricked)
[Android Apps and Games] DMardroid:
I've been following this thread for a while

and man... mostly complaints, and more complaints

Reporting bugs is ok... but reporting the same bugs over and over and over?

Not satisfied? Use another launcher (but common sense told you that already, I hope) :p

Ok rant over :D

I'll switch it up:

Apex is working smooth on the ol' Nexus s4g and my tab

Well done and thanks Apex:thumbup::thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] Gambler_3:
Apex has always worked great on the nexus S so I am really thankful to the dev. :)
[Android Apps and Games] gpietron:
1.3.3 no issues so far, definitely my favourite launcher.

THANK YOU!!
[Android Apps and Games] dave2metz:
***** ***** *****.... Stick with stock Touchwiz if you don't like it. Or better yet, make your own launcher. Seems easy enough right. Probably only takes a few hours...

:)
[Android Apps and Games] TigTigerTig:
Maybe that's because the micro-lag is difficult to get rid of? Honestly, how do you think posting the same "bug" (I don't even consider this minuscule micro-lag a bug) each time Apex gets an update, will somehow get it fixed? For all you know, he could have been working on "fixing" this non-bug for weeks and it's an ongoing process.

Oh and enjoy Nova :) I don't think anyone here cares that you're using it over Apex. At all. In the slightest. Still though, thanks for sharing :)
[Android Apps and Games] jantonio23:
Chill buddy, it is the reason why this thread was put up in the first place. To get feedbacks from the users.

So dont give us your crap if we are posting negative comments on the new version. If you dont like our post, just keep your thoughts to yourself.
[Android Apps and Games] Nephilim:
There is a difference between feedback and 30+ people crying about how nothing is better than 1.2.5 (which is not the reason a thread is made), all that does is congest the thread and make it a real pain to see what actual bugs have been addressed. So you chill ;)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] TigTigerTig:
If the rest of the world used that logic, it would be a horrible place.

Back on topic, I'm loving 1.3.3. Overlapped widget arrangement is boss :D
[Android Apps and Games] thunderger:
@tegra3 users, especially witf TF300 tab.

Please check that your tablet is using 60 fps at minimum in all cpu modes. After fixing this at TF700 apex launcher is buttery smooth. Before there was sometimes some clipping.

I think it's not a apex fault but a device fault.
[Android Apps and Games] jantonio23:
FYI: A new version was uploaded on the market, it doesnt take a genius to know that this thread will be bombarded by feedbacks of DIFFERENT users including me.

This is how software development works. New update = new feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] appelsson:
This laucher is sucks since 1.3.x

Most home screen transition are lagging...

Why tons of users are crying? Because there's still no fix for lag in recent update.
[Android Apps and Games] EdgaBimbam:
maybe your phone sucks? never had any big issues with apex launcher talking about smoothness...
[Android Apps and Games] appelsson:
Well, I've never read about that Apex for high-end phones only...

Probably you're right my phone is too old for a 3rd party launcher... LOL
[Android Apps and Games] Faiz Malkani:
Meh. It worked fine for me till I OTA'ed my Asus Transformer to Jellybean. Now it just FCs on launch :(

QuantumFoam aka Faiz | Asus TF300T - ZTE Blade | gigatechworld.com
[Android Apps and Games] EdgaBimbam:
Omg you want smooth launcher on low range phone? Then you also will whine that you cant run gta 4 on intel celeron pc?
[Android Apps and Games] appelsson:
You're childish, and can't understand all complaining posts...

Apex 1.2.5 or Nova is fine and smooth either on low range phone, but 1.3.x isn't. So think we should stop this conversation.
[Android Apps and Games] slonn:
Like yourself, I use a Galaxy Note 2 but I notice a lag in transitions on widgets when surfing between home screens on the Apex launcher. There is no lag whatsoever on the Nova launcher. But maybe my phone sucks as well...
[Android Apps and Games] Jaegermeiste:
I see mad micro lag in Apex on my AMD 286. Goes away if I push the Turbo button though.
[Android Apps and Games] Nephilim:
FYI: Doesn't matter if you are new to this thread or a returning poster, common sense dictates crying about how every release sucks besides 1.2.5 without any actual descriptive feedback is not helpful to anyone. This is what I've been commenting about so if you are doing it then you're no better than the rest and shouldn't bother posting anything. If you aren't doing this however, then you have no reason to give me your two cents because my comments have nothing to do with you.

P.S. read the title, this threat is about apex BETA releases and their issues. Apex beta does not appear on play store so your point about new play store updates is irrelevant.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] yahyoh:
LOL dude i have an s2 and s1 and maybe they are now become low end phones :laugh::laugh:

maybe apex 1.3 need quad core cpu

i think i will buy intel core i7 3960x for my mobile to make apex work smooth :D

J/K :p

Apex is my favorite launcher but i hope dev's will try to make it smoother and fix laggy tablet transtion on my s1 :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] AzN MusiQ:
Apex rocks on Nexus S! Very smooth! Only Tablet Transition is laggy.

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[Android Apps and Games] antiker1:
apex is also my favorite launcher. a few days ago i've tried go launcher ex on my nexus s. i didn't believe what i see. go launcher had absolutely fast transitions. i am not shure how they do such a fluently transition but this shows me that there are still speed potentials in apex. and not just speed potential. just for fun i started working on a launcher which supports icons with shadows including optional complete icon+text backgrounds. so i worked especially on the textview which was so optimized that it runs also on a zte blade quite good. and that with icon shadows and adjustable icon size. what i wanna say it that some people wanted to have icon shadows for apex which is still not included and they want a smoother launcher. all of them is possible.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
^This

Has now happened to me twice. Not just widgets, but also the icons. It seems it even uninstalled Swype somehow once.
[Android Apps and Games] DeeKay11:
Is there a place where I can download older, genuine, versions of the launcher? Since version 1.3 the launcher is very stuttery for me, something I didn't experience in 1.2.5.

It's easy enough to Google, but I can't seem to find a free version of the APK and I don't want to pirate it.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
I got this one a few pages back.....
[Android Apps and Games] DeeKay11:
Super thanks!

Couldn't find anything, but it's a 600 page thread after all.
[Android Apps and Games] TwinkyOfHope:
The word "Beta" is in the thread title because this thread was created before the stable releases came out. It would be stupid if we couldn't talk about the stable releases.

Also, to the people saying the launcher is only laggy on low end phones: Tablet transition is still choppy on the Galaxy Nexus, and I've read about people having it lag on the s3 also.
[Android Apps and Games] californicated:
Tablet animation is smooth on my S2. Maybe it's a problem with JB?

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[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
Sorry if this has been mentioned, but Sense like preview seems to be broken in v1.3.3. The animation starts but fails immediaty. Also, is there a setting to close app drawer automatically after app selection?
[Android Apps and Games] TheF3nix:
so which is the best version?
[Android Apps and Games] rzlatic:
1.3+ versions were cluttering a lot (but that obviously depends on the phone and/or different roms even on the same phone) but latest 1.3.3 runs fairly ok on my device so you could give it a try. with 1.2.5 you won't miss however, it's a silky smooth version.
[Android Apps and Games] AzN MusiQ:
1.2.5 is the best version. No laggs, bugs, very smooth. But the version based on ICS.
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
1.3.2 runs smooth on my phone, no lag that I can see.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
The latest build is running really smoothly on my GS3. Just as smoothly as 1.2.5. Still not IOS smooth of course, but smooth.

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[Android Apps and Games] DesignGrits:
I put the latest beta build up against Novas latest and Apex wins hands down. Still a lag with the app drawer though
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
I have nova on my S3 as well, since it was part of that awesome sale, and I don't see how anyone can think it's smoother than Apex. To be honest, in the area of smoothness, I'm not seeing a noticeable difference. But in the area of customization I do. Apex is my launcher of choice.

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[Android Apps and Games] Terminator19:
Hmm, just noticed that if I disable the wallpaper the home screen transition with tablet style is super smooth but with a wallpaper (default scrolling setting) and still using the tablet transition it is really laggy.

The app drawer is fine apart from when you scroll backwards.
[Android Apps and Games] libcp:
Bug in latest version apex launcher

Hi, I've been experiencing a bug, when I tilt my device (while in the app drawer screen), when I press menu button on my phone, it does not show the menu options for apex launcher. When i press back and then go to the app drawer again then press menu button on my phone, the menu DOES appear. Then when i tilt my phone again, then press the menu button, the menu option does not appear.
[Android Apps and Games] blazinblake:
Mines seems to work
[Android Apps and Games] onlyu132:
The only reason that keep me from using this launcher because lack of ability to restore all the widget from desktop, that Nova launcher doing it very well. I change rom quite often, so I think It's really an important, convenient feature this wonderful launcher should have.
[Android Apps and Games] cagali:
i second this.
[Android Apps and Games] fallenwout:
Just updated to jelly bean. I take it all back! Apex is super smooth on Android 4.1. I'm sorry I doubted you dev. Apex ftw!

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[Android Apps and Games] lyndonguti:
Yahhh apex now is fast and smooth!! Ofcourse with jellybean

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[Android Apps and Games] suku_patel_22:
Well there is no lag when going forward in app drawer but scrolling back has some lag.

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[Android Apps and Games] MarcusOptimus:
http://apexlauncher.uservoice.com/f...ns/3104540-a-page-on-facebook-for-us-to-like-

Is it possibile create it please? an official Facebook page of Apex Launcher.

Or, if you agree and want, i can create it. An unofficial Facebook page of Apex Launcher.

In this way we can always be up to date on news of Apex Launcher.

What do you think?

Thanks,

Regards.

:)
[Android Apps and Games] mvdbosch90:
Tablet Transition Lag

Hey guys, I've been using Apex launcher for quite a while now and I still really like it. It runs incredibly smooth and downloading theme's and icon packs is very easy and convenient. The only 'problem' I'm having is a slight lag in the Tablet transition effect. All the other effects are running perfectly smooth, but the prettiest one in my opinion, the Tablet effect is lagging. I've tried playing with different sorts of settings, but I just can't seem to get rid of it. I've read about this problem in earlier pages long ago, but I could find a real solution.

I'm running Omega Rom 27.2 with Siyah Kernel 1.6.8.

Does anyone have any idea how I can get the tablet transition to run as smooth as the other effects?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] lyndonguti:
In my case it is veceversa...tablet is running smooth:) and card stock is so laggy....anyway try to set scrollng speed to 30 then retry

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[Android Apps and Games] TigTigerTig:
I had quite bad lag in my app drawer when scrolling through widgets and backwards through apps, then I changed a setting and it seems to be fixed now, so you guys can try this too :D

Apex Settings -> Drawer Settings -> Untick "Join drawer tabs".

I'd say it sorted out the micro lag on my home screen, but that could be a placebo thing.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
Ok......I have to say that in direct comparison to an iPhone 4S, apex is just as smooth when it comes to home screen scrolling, on my GS3.

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[Android Apps and Games] toxicpaulution:
Why does my wallpaper keep getting changed? Everytime I go to the home page from an app my wallpaper changes the background -.- I set the wallpaper and finally got it to where I want and then it moves position. I only have one screen and I don't have the playstore adding Widgets.
[Android Apps and Games] Milamber33:
Try using Wallpaper Wizardrii. I know it's not ideal to rely on a separate app, but that fixes pretty much all wallpaper sizing/scaling/positioning issues. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Wait, what? I'm not sure I fully understand the issue, but you could try going to settings, homescreen settings, and set the wallpaper mode to either "single screen non-scrolling" or "multiple screen non-scrolling".
[Android Apps and Games] rzlatic:
my LG P990 just got its first official CM10 nighty and latest apex 1.3.3 runs buttery smooth now.

its based on same 4.1.1 android like PA ics/jb builds i've used so far, but this nightie contains missing HW drivers which weren't caught in the wild until now and it obviously makes a difference.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
Can't install latest beta. Not an apk apparently. Am I missing something?

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Nvmd. Had to change the file name to an apk.

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Scrolling looks pretty crappy with this new beta.

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[Android Apps and Games] :
Try disabling Alpha Effect in Homescreen settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Bigal77:
Please please make icon resizing

Using adw ex with its latest update, and they have icon resizing which works great
[Android Apps and Games] RickROM:
Glad to report that the icon labels bug has been fixed on the latest beta. Looks great on my phone!

Apex v1.3.4beta1 in 140 DPI and tablet mode in landscape orientation on Paranoid Android v2.50 for the Galaxy Nexus
[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
Thank you for adding the option to close the app drawer on app launch! Home screen previews still broken. Screens zoom out but immediately zoom back to home screen. Other than this everything is smooth for me on ICS.
[Android Apps and Games] loele:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] Mardon:
Zoom works fine here on my devices.

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[Android Apps and Games] Nephilim:
That's odd, Never had that issue with any apex version.

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[Android Apps and Games] replica9000:
It was working fine for me in v1.3.2 and earlier. So for me, something in v1.3.3+ seems to have broken it.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
It's still crappy, bit difficult to explain. The scrolling isn't the problem, as much as how icons look when scrolling. Jittery sounds like a good word for it. I have an agenda widget, and the words seem to get smeared when scrolling.

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[Android Apps and Games] alen1901:
Put homescreen transitions to scale and see uf they are smoother

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[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
Don't know what you mean by this.

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[Android Apps and Games] alen1901:
homescreen transition effect. launcher lags on most of transitions but its great on scale.
[Android Apps and Games] demo23019:
OK with alpha effect off in new beta its smooth again but TBH it use to be smooth with alpha effect enabled but no big deal..

IMO looks better without the fading effect
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
I coulda sworn this feature was just added in this new beta?
[Android Apps and Games] TwinkyOfHope:
Yes, it was added in the new beta. And yes, it's significantly smoother with alpha off.
[Android Apps and Games] demo23019:
It adds fading effect when swiping screens. Was in older builds also.

Was on by default with no option in settings its not a new feature.
[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
I still don't know what you're talking about. Scale is related to the opening and closing transition for the app drawer. I'm referring to swiping between screens.

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[Android Apps and Games] alen1901:
Man you just have to read, is it that hard to do? Go to apex homescreen settings, than transition effects, choose scale(i dont know if free version has that effect).

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[Android Apps and Games] lordcloud1:
It's always funny when someone ignorantly accuses someone else of ignorance..............

I don't have the Pro version. You should have mentioned that in your first reply.

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[Android Apps and Games] Pfeffernuss:
So a post like

"Scrolling looks pretty crappy with this new beta.

Sent From My S Threeeeeeeeeeee!!!"

makes it immediately clear that you're using the free version, so don't want to support the dev, but still demand an answer with all possible criteria to make it easily digestible for you?

Wow. That's something special.

Support the dev. Buy the Pro version. Use Scale. Enjoy smooth transitions. Simple.