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[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
You may try to enable the option "Show widgets tab" (should be the third one in drawer), then long press on it and choose "Switch to apps". It should allow you to have a third application tab and maybe choose your Apps tab.

That's the last thing I can think of.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I really want those icons! :) Anyone knows who there are, or have a link? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] verynuclear:
Could you please add an option to make the notification bar transparent as in sense 4.0?
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
Just noticed a little glitch when using "Cube Out" Homescreen effect + Elastic scrolling.

Swipe a screen and instantly lauch an app when screen is still bouncing.

If you then close the app and go back to your Home screen, you will see pixels on the side (from which you came), representing the Icons of the Home screen you went from :

Emphasized with red :

Not a big deal, disabling elastic scrolling solve the issue, just for info ;)
[Android Apps and Games] arolopez:
I like it, but i have some issue on the app drawer fade in/out like getting some lag randomly.
[Android Apps and Games] bala_gamer:
Notification bar is related to systemui.apk of the rom, cant be related with any launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] billykxda:
Anyone else notice this?

Expected behavior:

When you want to delete an icon from a home screen, you long-press it and the red "X" appears at the top of the screen so you can drag the icon to the "X" for deletion.

Random behavior:

After the long-press on an icon, the "X" never appears, but you can still drag the item to the top of the screen and drop it there for deletion.

Weird...
[Android Apps and Games] E90 Commie:
I have a problem: Apex doesn´t allow me to set 8 rows and 10 columns on my Galaxy Note with 240 DPI on CriskeloROM LP6v2.

On the ICS Stunner (tablet mode) I was able to set 8 x 10 with Apex as far as I remember.

I want 8 rows and 10 columns since that is my layout I used in LauncherPro. It is also worth to mention that I can set those values with GoLauncher EX.

Nova Launcher also denies 8 x 10.

Is there any solution for this?

If there is any artificial blocks dividing the device into phone or tablet meaning that 8 x 10 needs "tablet" (213 DPI or less) - please change that.
[Android Apps and Games] CyberpunkDad:
A few quick questions. Love Apex. Using version on play store currently. Any estimation when Apex Pro will be available for purchase in the Play store?

Any possibility of releasing Apex Pro on Play store for $$$ and put in the description that it is still being beta tested but this is for people who want the pro version while it's in beta without the expiration date.

Figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
[Android Apps and Games] orrebo:
I experience the same thing.

But I have not thought of it so much.

Sent from hell with tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
I've only experienced this when the icon I'm selecting is in that to area of screen where the red X appears... Almost like it came draw it over the selected icon/widget.

Drop it lower and 'pick it up' againand the X is there as expected.

Swyped from my Galaxy Spica using Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] billykxda:
True - not a fatal error by any means.

But, if the Dev listens-in here, he might be able to address a simple issue.

I am about to try the Beta version. Apex really is a wonderful launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] ziggy34:
I would go for this also
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
I noticed that if the Icon you try to drag is on top line, X never appears. I have to move it one line down and then retry (or instead of dragging, just long press and hit remove).

Anyway, it's not a big issue, and it may be even a feature to avoid accidental drag & instant drop of top line icon that will result in removing them.

Edit : toasted by enigma1981 :)
[Android Apps and Games] davidstre:
Because both products come from the same developer. What I mean by integration? Allowing the weather to be a tab on the app drawer, allowing one of the dock pages to be a forecast etc. integration.
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
You will NOT be disappointed!

Swyped from my Galaxy Spica using Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] mshasan:
Stock Email unread counter?

Fantastic launcher, thanks for all your hard work!

Any update on adding an unread counter for the stock email app?
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
You can change which app the gmail notification counter points to - have you tried pointing that to your stock email app? If not, give it a go and see if it works...
[Android Apps and Games] ssconceptz:
Is there any plans to fix the laggyness you get when opening the drawer sometimes? This happens even upon reboot. It's not ICS related, never happens with the stock launcher. Could be widget related?

Not sure.

My fav launcher but I can't stand that lag.
[Android Apps and Games] domin0311:
this happens to me as well...
[Android Apps and Games] e2zippo:
I'm back on ICS again and Apex runs beautifully so far, it's come a long way in only a few weeks, and I can't really wrap my head around how many features there are!

Keep it up, will def buy Pro when it's out even though i bought Nova only a couple of weeks ago as well :)
[Android Apps and Games] mshasan:
But I use both gmail and stock email apps :(
[Android Apps and Games] OnceAMatrixMan:
Is it just me or battery life a little better with the latest beta.
[Android Apps and Games] ponypowerracin:
With Nova Prime getting folders in the app drawer I hope Apex will get this functionality or I may have to jump ship. It is really the one thing that I miss about Go Launcher EX. The only other thing I would like to see is adjustable grid size in the app drawer.
[Android Apps and Games] tyraelasd:
Can we get the

full experience of table transition on portrait mode

please?. I know there are maybe more important things to work out in but this would be really appreciated. Its so boring look at it when its in portrait mode, its almost like no transition effect at all.

Thank you. This is the best launcher ever
[Android Apps and Games] MacDaddyTMT:
I'm glad configurable app drawer tabs were added, but I think the implementation of them could be a bit better. I like Nova's more recent implementation of this feature, allowing the user to choose to have folders in the app drawer and/or actual tabs between which the user can scroll horizontally on a tab bar that can also be scrolled horizontally. Also, whatever method is used, the user should be able to arrange order in which the groups are listed; currently, one has to create the groups in the order in which one wants them listed. Finally, I'd like to have the option to show only un-grouped apps in the main app drawer tab.

I still like Apex better overall, though. =p
[Android Apps and Games] Jiggs82:
Good launcher, but can you add custom colored notifications for apps? Thanks dennisxl:)
[Android Apps and Games] k4t5u:
cost me to get used to this application, but now I love it, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Vex:
If i update to latest beta version is there a possibility to not lose any settings after upgrade to pro version?
[Android Apps and Games] billykxda:
New to Apex and even newer to the Pro version. Very nice launchers.

I don't tweak-out my launchers much and although I wanted to stick it out with the stock ICS launcher for a pure Google experience, after a couple of months, I wanted more, but still "basic" features.

In a replacement ICS launcher, I look for basic things like:

- Landscape mode for homescreens

- Getting rid of the infernal Google Search widget at the top of every homescreen

- Choosing my number of homescreens

- Editing icon names so they don't run out of space

- Ease of use when accessing/using features

- 0% lag, quick tactile response - better than stock if possible

- Lowest possible battery consumption -better than stock if possible

- Small as practical footprint when running

- Compatibility with everything ICS

- Stability, stability, stability - equal to stock

Given my needs, is there any reason to stay with the Pro version of Apex? I happily pay for all of my apps, so that's not a consideration at all. I am just wondering if there are any benefits to Pro that would matter to me.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] hirak99:
Can't restore desktop in galaxy s2.

Restoring desktop causes nothing to happen on the screen. Only observable change is that the message (SMS) icon doesn't work anymore, and needs to be re added.
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
You definitely doesn't seems to require Pro version, but best thing for you would be to unlock Pro version and look at the help in Apex describing Pro features.

Once you tried them, you can advise if you like them or if they can be of any use to you.

I think maybe it is on purpose Dennis gave us a free preview of these features ;)

(In general, trial / demo versions are a good thing to make up your mind on an application)
[Android Apps and Games] ledrac:
Coming from the background of ADW and Go launcher, this launcher has many features of both which I like. It is still missing features such as gesture-based hiding/showing the dock, dock icon resizing, and setting a dock background. Given the valuable screen space on my Galaxy Nexus used by the dock, it would be great to hide it when not needed to allow more screen space for widgets to resize.
[Android Apps and Games] unscrew:
How do you upgrade to pro? I can't figure it out.
[Android Apps and Games] Rimher:
Go to the Apex Menu -> About Apex Launcher Pro -> Apex Launcher Pro -> Activate
[Android Apps and Games] jasvncnt1:
I dont see about apex launcher pro in the menu. Is that because I installed from Play Store?
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Vex:
Pro version is still in beta so you have to:

Go to Apex settings > About Apex Launcher > Automatically check for updates > Beta version. Just click the "Download" button when you get the update notification.

This pro versione expire on 27th
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
Apex Settings => About Apex Launcher => Automatically Check for Update => Beta version

Then check update, install, and do what Rimher says earlier ;)

Not swift enough :D
[Android Apps and Games] jasvncnt1:
Thanks all for fast response. One last thing...im running Apex 1.0.5. Every now and then when I open the app draw its blank. Close and reopen and its fine. Anyone see this on the Beta's?
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Vex:
I'm using 1.0.5 that is not beta and never happen to me.
[Android Apps and Games] alphabets:
what happens when the beta expires? does it just revert to the stable version i originally installed?
[Android Apps and Games] Fr33L4nc3r:
Each new beta includes a new date for the pro licence (like 7 or 10 days after)

Meaning we are almost sure a new version will appear before the end of validity of the Pro licence.

As long as they are betas published, I assume no Pro version will appear on Play Store.

Just a guess, can't tell for sure, but Dennisxl is a bit shy lately ;)
[Android Apps and Games] The Gingerbread Man:
I can't find the option to add 1x1 widget into the dock to save my life :confused:

Edit

Also as a suggestion having a press home to return to a default dock would be good. Like with home to return to default home screen page
[Android Apps and Games] unscrew:
I get a pop up that says the license is expired....
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
you must not have the newest beta then

Download from the beta link in the OP and reinstall it
[Android Apps and Games] The Gingerbread Man:
I have beta 4, what's the path for dock widget enable?
[Android Apps and Games] alphabets:
that makes sense. thanks!

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sorry for an Apex noob Q but....are there themes available for this launcher? or mainly just icon packs? thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] nsmart:
Is it possible to make the widgets expandable, so that they use all the available space up to the margin ? In the attached image you see a clock widget that has free space left and right. On my own homescreen I use e.g. android agenda widget and I have free unused space left/right/top of the widget. It would be nice if this space could be used by the widget, so it can display more content.

Any idea if this can be implemented ?
[Android Apps and Games] Sanssouci:
What about full widget support for xperia ics for example the music widget ???
[Android Apps and Games] barrist:
Will Apex get tablet optimizations to work with this?
[Android Apps and Games] blade30p:
Where do I get the pro version?
[Android Apps and Games] VincentDHam:
apex setting > about apex launcher > chaeck for updates > select beta version > then click check for updat now.

Or go to the OP and download the beta.
[Android Apps and Games] Staggers:
+1 for this. It's the only Nova feature that I miss.

Swyped from my AOKP-fueled G-Nex
[Android Apps and Games] alephan:
Nice app. But still... nova seems to be the best.
[Android Apps and Games] enigma1981:
Can we get a show/hide dock gesture option and a 'use dock as overlay' feature in the next update?

This is the only thing that Nova has that makes me torn between the two.

(realizable icons/dock scale too please)

Swyped from my Galaxy Spica using Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] paaaulo:
Gestures works terribly for me. Sometimes swipe up or down works in 2 of 10 attempts.

Beta 4.

Edit

I added gestures to dock icons as well, it works fine now.

Great launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] brantje:
And that the dock must be available on a tablet...
[Android Apps and Games] gollyzila:
Change horizontal and vertical margins under homescreen settings.
[Android Apps and Games] gollyzila:
You can replace individual icons on your homescreen with ADW icon packs.
[Android Apps and Games] kova4a:
I'm dying for a show/hide dock gesture option
[Android Apps and Games] Wsullivan:
I'm dying to simply buy it so I don't have to worry about downloading beta's, getting the new licence etc, I love this launcher, best by far IMHO
[Android Apps and Games] nsmart:
I have set horizontal/vertical margins to 'none' and there still are margins. With this settings, I can only make the margins even bigger but not make them disappear.
[Android Apps and Games] VincentDHam:
Is folders rearranging the app icons common??
[Android Apps and Games] jonny_ftm:
Restore desktop configuration turns into FC and desktop config is reset to default: have to setup all theme again :mad:

No way, every time I try to restore the desktop, it freezes. Tried uninstall, reinstall, root helper, nothing, stuck to manually config it

i9100 stock ICS v4.0.3 LP7 with CF_Root
[Android Apps and Games] silence!:
Do notifications on icons in dock for email work with stock email app on One X? Or any other app?

I get number of missed SMS and calls, but not emails.

Everything else is perfect, I love it.
[Android Apps and Games] solomon4400:
really i restored my desktop data and settings and it works flawlessly wit no lag!! thanks a lot for this:D
[Android Apps and Games] jonny_ftm:
Another bug:

If you change icon of gmail/sms/phone apps, it will loose the missed messages/calls notification.

You have to disable then enable again the settings in Advanced tab

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For me also gmail works, but read my post above on how it bugs sometimes

Lucky you are, it always crashes my Apex Launcher when restoring desktop. Settings are correctly restored

I'm open for any debugging request from author :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] billykxda:
Using Apex Pro. I have 3 home screens, number 2 being my default. Simple.

I swiped from screen 1 over to my default home screen 2 and the launcher got "stuck" between home screens 1 and 3. Couldn't move forward or back, and didn't display default screen 2 at all. It displayed part of 1 and part of 3.

Hope this helps the Dev if he's monitoring this forum.
[Android Apps and Games] silence!:
Not Gmail, POP/IMAP mail. That's only feature I am missing. I have 4 business accounts I use on my phone and it would be great to see how many missed emails for them I have.
[Android Apps and Games] CheesyNutz:
1 day eval ? period ?
[Android Apps and Games] VincentDHam:
because it is supposed to end on the 27th
[Android Apps and Games] hyyuga:
and there will most likely be a new beta version or a extend license button will appear before tomorrow
[Android Apps and Games] stick1300:
I guess I found a bug. If you open your app drawer, then hit home, then repeat a couple times quickly, the phone will freeze and require a battery pull. So, um, don't do that.
[Android Apps and Games] VincentDHam:
doesn't happen to me.
[Android Apps and Games] stick1300:
Lucky you. Definitely reproducible for me.
[Android Apps and Games] thachosenone:
You must have an LG... ;-) cause it doesn't happen to me.
[Android Apps and Games] silence!:
This would be VERY annoying on One X.
[Android Apps and Games] stick1300:
Nope. CDMA GNex.
[Android Apps and Games] aburgthing:
I gotta agree with you there, this is simply the best and cleanest launcher for my tablet by far. All the betas have run flawlessly without a hitch and it was genius to include the root helper as well to have direct access to the widgets. I will be glad to contribute to the developers when this is out of beta. No better home replacement for ICS and I think I tried them all.
[Android Apps and Games] Romu313:
Hello

(sorry for my english)

I'll start by saying thank you for this launcher.

Very nice work.

Full option and frequent updating which proves the required application.

Against my return by one, as I put one screen on the offices with effect on scrolling, I have a small blue dot that appears in the lower left.

I think this is due to the window to scroll, and the only way to do it and support from the Application icon.

Does not reappear again until next reboot.

So much for my return, which is nothing but annoying nonetheless present :(

Rom AOKP build32 infinitum v2.2

Kernel Devil2.072 XL
[Android Apps and Games] crm4:
I don't have the same issue.

Can you please post screenshot of that blue dot?
[Android Apps and Games] morg01:
+1

also

any solution?
[Android Apps and Games] brunoisa10:
just long press on your desktop and you'll probably discover that there is an empty widget : I hade the same with Nova and Apex

or just check your grid size(default is not sufficient sometimes) I have 5x4 on my Gnex and 6x6 on my tablet for the moment
[Android Apps and Games] billykxda:
Happened again later yesterday. I know this is Beta, so warts are expected. I rebooted the GNex.

If this persists, I will be back on the non-Pro version, which works flawlessly for me. Launchers are one of those things that need to be really stable, or they are are real PIA!
[Android Apps and Games] Menthix:
Using Apex for about a week now since I switched from CM7 to CM9... like it a lot. Just hope we'll seen an update today. Wouldn't want to lose the pro features, don't mind paying something reasonable.

I made a couple of suggestions, those who use app groups to organize apps into categories might like them too:

Shortcuts to open a specific app group as a folder, straight from the homescreen

Allow custom shortcuts in app groups (not only folders but also activities, bookmarks, contacts and other app-specific shortcuts)

Easy method to long press an app and add it to (multiple) app groups

If you like any of those a vote on them would be nice. No need to sign up, it just asks for an email address.
[Android Apps and Games] Walker Street:
Hey my evaluation license has expired!

It's 27 April here in Australia :)
[Android Apps and Games] MeetFace:
In every launcher I've ever used to date, every app is always in the app drawer.

Perhaps there is a setting that does otherwise that you typically enable?
[Android Apps and Games] pmsrefugee:
Let me check that again. My memory is not what it used to be. :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] Lost Monk:
I'm lovin it! Fantastic launcher! :)
[Android Apps and Games] LGIQEXPO:
*Sigh* Again, you would think it to be easy to remove said launcher but when the phone even rooted says "Cannot remove system app" then I am a little stuffed.

The option of using another ROM is as light thought as buying a new car because the radio was a tad quiet.
[Android Apps and Games] The Batman:
It stays in the app drawer no matter what. Its part if the OS from what I understand. The apps that you put on your home screens are shortcuts.
[Android Apps and Games] beekay201:
****, just remove the apk from /system/app manually with some file manager that has root support.
[Android Apps and Games] pmsrefugee:
Please disregard this post. I was totally confused. Note to self: never post before having morning coffee. :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] Turge:
Exactly, or you just install another launcher and make it the default. Done.
[Android Apps and Games] just4747:
Is this ever going to be updated/brought out of Beta with some updates? It's been a while now and Nova has been receiving updates frequently ever since.

Just want to know if this will continue to be supported going forward.

There are many small bug fixes/feature additions that could have been included by now (homescreens redrawing, previews boxes being blank unless you are doing it from the last screen, customizable dock, etc), but we are assuming there will be an update eventually with many fixes and features implemented all at once. I'd hate to know we have been wrong all this time..
[Android Apps and Games] luminouche:
When disabling top search bar, is it possible to use this freed place to put a widget ? (in place of search bar)
[Android Apps and Games] LGIQEXPO:
Thus wasting time which I could be using to restore my settings. Very smart.

Both of you are thinking in the sense of a developer, where as you think any new app on here is amazing. I am looking at it in the sense that matters, that is the end user. The only thing apps are meant for is the users and making them enjoy using their app. What you are both promoting is that all developers should make the same apps and completely forget about who is going to use them.

Im done here.
[Android Apps and Games] ellite:
I use 4.0.3

schoerb & marty331 thank you. Worked on the menu icon inside the drawer :)
[Android Apps and Games] dictionary:
It takes all of 1 minute to install a new launcher and remove the old one. Problem solved. It is more work for us end users yes, but at the end of the day, devs of roms aren't charging. They make what they like and share it. Just because they listen to ideas doesn't mean they have to accept and use each one. For every person saying remove this, there is another saying add it back. It's just as easy to install an alternate launcher as it is to remove one.

This launcher is relatively new too. When launcher2 came out, it took a little bi of time before devs started to go wild with it. Nova is very different to Trebuchet. Trebuchet is different to Apex. Brd is slightly modified stock. What wild variances do you want? The original launcher sucked, so people modded it. Launcher2 was better as a base, so some people were happy with the stock gb launcher, while others wanted more features. Now with the ICS launcher, people are again opting for slight modifications, some bone stock, and others tons of features. Apex and Nova may have a semi close feature set, but they behave differently. If you want a vastly different launcher, get a gb based one. Nobody is forcing you to use a ROM, or any of these launchers. Just because that hot car comes with a radio doesn't mean you're stuck with it. The manufacturer liked it, and included it. Will it appeal to all? No. That's the beauty of Android though, everything is so simple to change. Stop being lazy, find 1 minute to change a launcher, and stop your complaints on a free item.

@op, really looking forward to the new release. If you have a beta program I'd love to join up.
[Android Apps and Games] Turge:
I doubt he'll stop complaining.. he has a lot of time for that. but he doesn't have time to remove an APK or install a different launcher
[Android Apps and Games] eranda84:
Is this run on CM9?
[Android Apps and Games] MДЯCЦSДИT:
Yes