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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Allan Madsen:
I have tried Nova and Apex launchers but I can't get unread count to work for my ordinary email. Sms and gmail unread count works fine.

What am I doing wrong.

All advice will be appreciated.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
3 more Launchers have been added to Post 1 thanks to aLcHy09 for the links

Post 2 has the links for all the new Launchers
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] brasilianer82:
hi com,

i´ve found this great lockscreen of sense 4.0 from htc one x.

tested on my galaxy using omega and cm9 rom. works flawlessly every time.

hope you like it.

geetings from gemany
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
have you got a link of were you got it from so i can attach it to the first page please mate..cheers
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] brasilianer82:
hi it is from don´s htc pack in sgsII section here is the link to his topic.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1652355

i´ve tested the clock widget too, but it needs to get resized.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
see that is for s2..you sure it works fine for the s3 mate before i post links up?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] brasilianer82:
tested it several times on different roms. works on stock rom, omege 4.2 till 5.1 (5.2 not tested) and works on all cm9 nightly builds.

you can test it by yourself.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hisee:
Just want to ask y apex is better then go laucher? As go laucher have g0 widget,locker,more effets then y most of the people go for apex is i am missing sumthing like good funcation of apex?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Cause you just answered your own question. Go launcher is to heavy and lags. Apex feels a lot smoother.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Balancer Launcher has been added to OP with download link in post 2 thanks to Bryski
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Nemus Launcher has been added to the collection and download link in post 2 guys. enjoy
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] HokutoNoFred:
Hi,

I'm sorry if the answer is in this topic but I could not find it through the search tool.

I am using the (wonderful) Nova Launcher on my new GS3 and I can't make scrolling wallpaper work with my own pictures...

The option is actuated, and the scrolling works perfectly when I select one of the original Samsung wallpapers, but if I try to select one of my picture (1440x1280), the crop tool is cutting my picture... And so, the scrolling shows some black borders around the central cropped picture...

I did not find a way to select my own pictures without cropping...

Could someone tell what I am doing wrong ?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
sorry i do not use Nova but have you maybe try re-sizing the picture and check if there is an option in settings just like with Go Launcher or TW were you can make the wallpaper move with the screens?

EDIT: have a look at this thread here
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] HokutoNoFred:
Yes the specific option in the Nova Launcher settings is actuated.

The problems mentioned in your link seem to be similar but not exactly the same problem.

I think my problem is due to the selection tool for the image, which absolutely wants to crop the image picked from my gallery.

I will try another tool for the selection of the image.

EDIT : OK it works when the picture is selected with Scrolling Wallpaper (from the Google Play) instead of the default picture tool selector.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
great stuff glad you got it sorted mate.:) don't know if my post helped but hey that is what i am here for to try
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
Download and use Wallpaper Setter from the Play Store.

How to use:

1. Press and hold home screen. Choose Wallpaper (No Crop). Then select the 1440 x 1280 pic you want. Done. Enjoy!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
read above..he sorted it out using this
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
That's a crude app, but if it works.....
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
so he said so but i am surprised that Nova does that..mind you never liked Nova so Apex was always my choice..which one you are using mate
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
I use NovaPrime. I just happened to find it before I found Apex and they both look like they do they exact same things. :)

I use Wallpaper Setter for my scrolling wallpapers.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] corrsea:
I've absolutely no lag with go launcher. I've compared it to both nova and apex.

:)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
FTL Launcher Pro has been added to post 1 now guys and link in post 2. freaking hell how many launchers are there on the Market:D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
That's why Android rocks!!

Hi Goku80!

This is why Android is the most adaptable OS out there!

The ways that you can modify your home screen and lockscreen and so on is just staggering!

I just LOOOOOOOOOOVE it! :highfive:

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Hi everyone!

Lifehacker had a vote for the best launcher and here is the result:

http://m.lifehacker.com/5919526/most-popular-android-launcher-go-launcher-ex

It's a pretty good launcher, I have to agree! :)

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
Meh, too heavy for me. I prefer Nova.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
have to agree...to much stuff going on for Go Launcher now and to much laggy..Apex for me or Nova:p
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
added to OP the following:

Apex Launcher Pro unlocks the following features:

- Multiple configurable drawer tabs

- Unread count notifications

- Dock swipe gestures

- Two finger gestures

- More transition effects

- ADW, LauncherPro, and Go Launcher theme support

- Batch add option for folders

- Option to merge folder contents

- Widgets in dock (1x1 only)

- Overlapping widgets
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] TecQuality:
for me NOVA should be the better choice ... :p
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Andrewtst:
For me, Go Launcher is the best for Gingerbread. Nova Launcher is the best for Ice Cream Sandwich. :cowboy:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
totally agree with you sir
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] the2rrell:
I prefer the stock TW, or if im going to use a custom launcher TSF Shell is super smooth and different.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
to much money for a launcher...but looks like it is worth it but still
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Ok, ok, I'm giving in to the group pressure here in this great thread! You guys and gals give me no other way out! :eek:

Just installed Nova and have configured it to my liking. I'm gonna give this the benefit of the doubt and run this as my daily launcher. So far I like the smoothness and the speed of it. Perhaps not the most visually appealing launcher out there. But smooth as liquid mercury and fast for sure! :cool:

I especially like the feature that also Go Launcher has, the ability to hide the status field in the top of the screen!

Keep you all updated with what I find!

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jfenton57:
I would stay with TW if I could change the bottom icons?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KashMiester:
I been using EZ launcher past week, am liking it so far. Not to resource heavy but has one major issue... Its sms widget doesn't work which is a bummer.

Might try something else now, stock touchwiz is ok so may end uo going back to it
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
have you tried long pressing them and moving them about mate?

and wow wonder why someone had the nerve to rate this thread four stars...is it really that bad? if you have a problem say it here..no need to downgrade the rating of the thread just cause someone felt like doing so..:(
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
sometimes it is more about quality than looks mate
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sohebq:
anyway to make the accu weather widget work for apex launcher???
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
I think that the issue is covered in this thread already!?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726825

Go launcher not showing stock s3 weather widget

Otherwise I can recommend Beautiful Widgets! Looks great and is highly customizable!

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Yep I would go for that as well. Have it on my phone.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
new lockscreen added in post 3 guys
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kickassdave:
Been using TSF shell and seriously it wipes the floor with any other launcher. Seriously quite easily the best I've ever used. It's also incredibly smooth even though we are blessed with HD screens.

The price will put some off I agree it's a bit steep but you WILL be wowed.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
i tried a free version and it was awesome yes..still to pricy for my liking and Rosie is doing a good job for me anyway specially with the widgets on sense...but yeah TSF Shell a good one to
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
MiLocker added to post 3 guys. enjoy
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Post 1 updated with the latest updates for SPB shell Launcher. Apparently it was a massive update and made the launcher even better.

Check reviews here and use the option to read the latest reviews to see what users are saying
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
here is a link to a thread regarding TSF Shell guys. thought for those who have the launcher would be interested to read this and chat with others who have it
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
GoLocker added to post 3 guys
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
LauncherPro added to OP and post 3 for download..Enjoy
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
More launchers and lockscreens coming soon. Got few days off next week will be updating this thread guys with more launchers and lockscreens...with regarding lockscreens will give the links to the themes for GoLocker and the same with Widgetlocker.

Plus i still can not believe how many launchers are out there
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
LG UI 3.0 Launcher has been added to OP. Now link to the Launcher thread has been added in post 2. Before flashing that launcher please make sure you read the proper installation guide for it and the right permissions on how to get the launcher working.

More answers to your questions use the link for the launcher in Post 2.

Enjoy
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
New Lockscreen (with a twist) added to post 3. Video included to give you guys better explanation of what i am talking about.

Hope you guys like the twist in that lockscreen:D and hit the thanks as well if you want.:p
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] MilkChan:
Are there any lockscreen apps can provide random lockscreen wallpapers??
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
widget locker or even better go locker provides wallpapers....or you talking like a slideshow kinda thing were you got many wallpapers interchanging
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Halle:
I used the stock Touchwiz launcher for a few weeks at first. However I could not stand the lag when scrolling through pages. I then used Apex for a while - however this one also starts to lag as soon as you put widgets and apps on the homescreen (not as much as stock, but toooo much for my taste). I now use Nova Prime - no lag at all, no matter how much stuff I put on there.

I use the stock rom.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] negm1234:
Iphone usrr

Please I need someone to help me and guide me to Lockinfo alternative on S III as I just replaced my iphone with S III and I'm having a very bad experience because of this issue Lockinfo was simplyfing my life all the (outlook)mails, calenders, sms & missed calls was on the lockscreen and not as icons but the content it self.

So please help
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
whats the issue mate? i do not know a lot but i can try and help out
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gauravinvouge:
HI GOKU I'M A NEWBIE so plz bear with me few points-

1) where to get the sense kind clocks and the text kind of clocks?

2) the links are all from play store can i get alternate links i've downloaded from play store before but to transfer it to my s3 it requires active mobile data connections which means more gprs charges....plz help...........
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
you did not had to quote the whole first post my friend:silly:

and do you not have wifi my friend? it is a lot easier..plus if you do download with mobile data it should not be that big of a file anyway.

and only main links are from playstore..and i have a few links were it takes you to the thread here on xda like apex or nova launcher.

regarding the clocks you can either get beautiful widgets from the market or HD widgets
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] negm1234:
lockinfo alternative

Thank you so much for your reply.

All I need is something that could add (calender agenda, outlook mail, SMS, All third party application notification (like what'sapp, viber, Tango etc..) to my lock screen)

Just like lockinfo on IOS and below link can make u see more.

lockinfo.net

Thank you so much I really appreciate it so much.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Use widgetlocker then mate.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] MilkChan:
just like i make a lockscreen with 20 wallpaper. When i press on my mobile, there are different wallpaper every time.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
do not know about that then mate
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] MilkChan:
OK, i found it myself:p LockBot can do this function. :good:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
haha might give it a try then myself
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] bravoman0067:
Stock

I'm pleased with the stock TW. I used LauncherPro on my last phone the Samsung Moment. I'd like to find better widgets though.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] rushless:
Do all launchers use the home button, or do they use a fixed navigation bar like the Nexus? I do not want display space taken by a navigation bar.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Most launchers have options to remove the nav bar.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hisee:
in go locker how i can use notification pull dowm option ?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] flamingman:
Just installed Apex, but cannot find the pre-loaded weather and calendar (task) widgets. help!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
you do not get any of those widgets mate..you have to get either beautiful widgets or HD widgets
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Guys would you like me to add Go Locker themes and more Launcher themes for apex and other launchers? if you guys want to then i can request a few more posts and update that as well if you like
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] luke.douthwaite:
Bloody hell! I was not aware that there was so many launchers out there lol. I currently run Apex launcher, really pleased with it. Any themes you really rate for it?

Looking to grab a lockscreen app but not sure which one to go for... :-?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
go locker or widget locker.. themes...i keep on saying i will update but never have the time or when i do i really not in the mood cause i am so tired...see how things go
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
sorry not been active lately on here guys..will do some updates next week i promise
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
That is the problem when you are having a life Goku80! :p

Go easy on yourself.

We can continue to try out the best launchers out there in a day or two!

See ya soon!

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] browy:
I'm currently using go launcher. It's free and it has a bunch of features so you can customize your screen any way you want. Nova and apex launchers are great and fast too, but you have to pay an extra 5 bucks for the pro/prime version in order to get all the features and settings that go launcher offers for free.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
OMFG! :eek:

Search for "Chameleon launcher" on YouTube.

Definitely my next launcher!!

Good bye Nova! :D

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Chameleon launcher is only for tablets!? :mad:

Looked really nice though!!

Hello again Nova! :)

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Must say that Nova is my new favorite amongst launchers.

Nova has taken away Go launcher from the throne. So much faster and responsive.

Not as customizable though.

But now I have become a speed and smoothness freak! :p

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Darius254:
testing lg launcher and its silky smooth, more than nova and apex for me

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sunwee:
too used to Go launcher's folders function and ability to have folders in app drawers.

does any other launchers offer similar functions?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
I think that Nova prime supports the ability to gather apps in folders in the app drawer. But I'm to cheap to buy the prime version! ;)

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sunwee:
i dont think it's as polished as in go launcher, where if you change the contents of the folder in the appdrawer, the folders on the homescreen change as well. plus not to mention it is much easier to organize the folder contents on go launcher. other launchers implementations just lets you drag and drop icons into folder, looks nice but hardly practical if you have like 100+ apps to organize.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
have to agree with you on that one..Go Launcher for me is still the best launcher for me in usability and organization use
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
I totally agree.

The problem is that Go launcher is getting slower and slower for reach new update with new functionality. When I found the "faster than light" setting in Nova I don't think that I can go back to Go launcher again.

I'm willing to sacrifice customization and usability for the raw speed in Nova.

I guess that you get some more organization features in the Prime version of Nova? Guess I will have to find out for myself! :)

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
you do...;)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sunwee:
hmmm...i do agree go launcher has grown bloated (what's the deal with built in music player and pic viewer???) but surprisingly it is not really slow compared to the new kids like apex and nova.

nova has a annoying lag problem. when you return from an app to the homescreen, try to quickly flip to the next screen, it will be totally unresponsive for half a second.

apex doesnt have this problem but if you have a lot of items in a folder, the scrolling is really jerky, making it practically useless if you are an organizing freak.

and in terms of ram usage, again surprisingly, go laucnher doesnt use that much..its about 80+mb vs 60/70mb. quite a good tradeoff considering go launcher has more "features" (or bloat) like gesture drawing (gimmicky but i use it a lot)

i guess if you want pure speed and minimal bloat, holo launcher is the best option right now but from my experience, quite buggy.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Try the faster than light setting in Nova and you will see some magic! No more lag!! ;)

The problem I have is that I have always been a Go launcher dude. I had tried almost all of the launchers out there (except Nova). After I started reading this great thread I told myself to try Nova.

I totally agree that in terms of customization nothing comes even close to Go launcher. The problem is the bloat you mention. Even a fanboy like me have to agree that Go launcher is not as smooth as for example Nova. The cost of customization is the somewhat copy performance sometimes.

I had such high hopes for Chameleon launcher until I realized it was for tablets.

Let's hope it gets ported to phones as well!

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
yes that does look good i have to say
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gcogger:
For those complaining of bloat in recent Go Launcher EX versions, why not just stick to an older version? I'm still using v2.60 and it works just fine on ICS.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Simple and efficient solution to a "big" problem! ;)

That's a good tip, really!

Find the version that gives you the best experience and functions and stick to that!

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] maverick1103:
Hi all,

Well first of all I must say great work Goku80, amazing thread here, so informative! I just wish I came across it a couple if week back now :what:

Got my S3 couple of week ago, switched from a One X due to being able to modify easier, One X is great phone but with no S-OFF its a killer, especially when I came from a S2....

Anyway back on topic :p I had Go launcher on my S2 and loved it..... But like already mentioned here its awesome on GB, not as awesome on ICS IMHO.

I went with Go Launcher about a week ago, due to Light Flow causing me issue with TouchWiz, on TW every time I opened a folder on home screen I heard "Folder open, folder closed" it drove me potty, aparrently its a known bug.... So tried a few fixes which didn't work so thought I would switch to Go Launcher again. This stopped the talk back bug :)

So i found with Go Launcher was great customization, one of best out there, just it was laggy and had the redraw issue, I would go back to home screen and all my folders would have to be re-drawn :(

Tried the fixes but no joy, I found some ICS themes were better than others, so I switched to Nova then, within 5mins I went prime as it's amazingly fast, and it gives me the ASOP feel without having to flash to CM ROM etc! I love it!!

Combined with 'No animation/transitions' (settings/developer mode) its so fast! :D

Also I use Go SMS, but with TW I had a shortcut on lockscreen and I hated the Go SMS icon, so I tried a few lockscreen, mainly ICS ones and the best I found was 'Holo Locker' locked great and no delays etc! Goku80 could you pls add this to the thread :)

Only thing that bugged me was it only gave camera shortcut on lockscreen... I wanted a few options.

But anyway I've gone back to TW lockscreen now and left just the camera shortcut at the bottom, though it's TW icon (wish we could change the icons).

I'm almost there with my set up, I have the best launcher and need best lockscreen... I haven't tried widget locker but may have too as I want a spotify widget on lockscreen and TW doesn't offer it.... Anyone use Spotify and can recommend best ICS lockscreen with my requirements??

Sorry for long post but I felt that this excellent thread needed feedback from me, defo 5*!! :beer:

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3, from a Galaxy far far away! :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
damn ran out of thanks but thank you so much my friend for your feedback much appreciated:highfive:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] maverick1103:
No worries, it's so good there are people around like you that don't mind helping people out, it's a great thread... Keep up the good work! :)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3, from a Galaxy far far away! :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
and it is a shame that i do not have s3. using the one x and spotify and i do get the player on lockscreen.;) but i guess you already knew that with your one x...try widget locker mate or you know when you are listening to spotify and the screen is off when you press the power button do you not have the player coming up so you can have a play with?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] maverick1103:
Yeah the One X has the spotify widget, that I miss soo much, I just thought it was implemented into ICS, which it is....the catch is I need to have a password on my lockscreen so the lockscreen reverts back to ASOP lockscreen. This then displays the spotify widget at the top....which is a pain as I don't like having a password on my phone! :(

But I will try widget locker, last time I used it, with my S2, it wasn't very good, but I will have a play! Thanks
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] aznmode:
I would like to try widget locker but does it disable the ability to do notification pull down while phone is locked?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
not sure friend.:)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] rsxsniper:
Nope it won't