yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kangburra:
Is there any way to get an unread count for email without buying Nova Prime and Missed it? I only want an extra row of shortcuts where the touchwiz dots are but not having the unread count is pretty useless. I use the stock JB email client and nothing supports this.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
not sure mate...the only launchers that i know do that are either Nova prime or apex.....do not know if apex have added that feature now in the free edition but you can also try trebuchet launcher have a search here on xda or even normal stock launcher:) sorry
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kangburra:
I decided to stick with Touchwiz, it does all I want, just wish it didn't have the dots where I could have a widget! :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
what you mean dots? :confused:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kangburra:
There are dots 3/4 down the screen to show which screen you are on, a waste of space in my view but not a deal breaker either.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Arsaw:
You can try touchwiz mod by blgblade to push the dots to bottom with 5x6 layout.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Kangburra:
Thank you I tried it but it cuts the widgets off at odd points, things like minimal reader lost the refresh etc. Might try it again to see if it is better though. :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] eggman89:
I love TSF shell launcher.

It's worth every cent.

Funny thing is Nova / Apex have OOM priority of 6 , but this has of 2, so much lower chances of Redraw.

Not to mention, in terms of smoothness and eye candy..it leaves every other launcher smoking.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Well I do have to say Shell as well is good. TSF to pricey for my liking. I currently use nova
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] eggman89:
Nova and Apex are very good. But for some reason they are not as fluid as TSF.

I don't know why though.

Maybe TSF is built on a different framework than Nova/Apex, but it is so smooth without any lag and hiccups..

My only gripe is the lack of a Dock . They do have a slide able dock, which is pretty cool but not as convenient as the Dock.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Probably so many launchers out there mate that we have not heard of yet. One launcher to keep an eye out is chameleon. Only for tablets right now but if it makes its way to phone my word that would be awesome
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] vivelafrance:
I've tried 3 different launchers, ADW, Nova and Apex and Apex is the best in my opinion, although they all have strengths and weaknesses.

Nova is really good but it doesn't draw beweather widget correctly when you go over 6 rows. And the only answer I got from the Nova thread is to lower the number of rows!!! Obviously if I use a launcher, it's to have more rows and columns than there are in the stock launcher...

Apex had issues a few days ago, and the latest version is not yet very stable (1.3.1), but the v1.2.5 is really smooth and good. Hope the newest versions will be as smooth as the 1.2.5. one.

Launchers really change everything on the phone! Love it.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] truewt:
Agree man I've been switching between apex and nova for ages and can't make up my mind which to go pro..

I would really like to try out tsf but it's too expensive!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Nova for me
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] SETdown:
+1 TSF

Amazing launcher.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
TSF to expensive...wait for chameleon Launcher;)

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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] SONIVIPUL:
i am SGS3 slim JB. is there a way to get touchwiz for slim ?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] EduMonzter:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877209
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
no touchwiz there mate...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Siberian Tiger:
You should give a shot to this one :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1907944
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
For the love of God, I hope that no one has missed that Nova Prime is 75% off in the play store!! Grab it while it lasts!

Nova FTW! :D

//Ohamn

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
ohamn buddy were you been my friend? come here and give me a high five:highfive:

oh just for those who think Apex is better than Nova....

Nova at 240dpi is butter smooth and everything resizes on its own...Apex on the other hand is slow as hell and no resizing and no re order of the app screens...big minus on my part
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Hi Goku!

Been busy doing nothing but work. Just havent had so much time for XDA! :(

It sucks that you have to work for a living!:p

Can only agree that Nova rules!

No more laggy Go Launcher for Mr Ohamn! Been using Nova for a couple of months now and I'm not going back to where I've been before!

It runs smooth as butter on my Jelly Bean S3.

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
haha i know the feeling buddy....why you think this thread has not been updated for a while..working as well mate so no time for here...still read and down with the latest and greatest but not as active as i use to be
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Chameleon launcher has been added to Post 1 and download link to the usual place;)

Enjoy the chameleon launcher...There is a little edit of what rom you can use it on
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Hidden "labs" settings in Nova launcher

Hi guys and gals!

Have you seen the hidden labs settings in Nova launcher?

When you are in Nova settings, hold volume rocker down for 2 seconds and Nova gives the message "Labs menu enabled".

A new settings menu has appeared under Backup and import.

Not sure if some of the labs settings are useful, but they are there!!!! :laugh:

To disable the labs settings just press the volume rocker up for 2 seconds and Nova will tell you that "Labs menu disabled".

Have fun with the new settings if you dare!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
nice little find buddy
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] deliciousqt:
was a apex user from day 1

but switched to nova recently. no regrets <3
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
;)nice heels...

and yes i was apex user but i find Nova more smoother and more user friendly lately
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hrodriguez1476:
launcher

For me nova.

I have been using GOlauncher and I notice more mem use than nova.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Hi everyone!

New version of ADW launcher out in the Play store!

Even though I'm a die hard Nova launcher user I must say that it looksreally neat!

Go check it out!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher

// Ohamn

---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:51 PM ----------

On second thought.....

Let's skip this one until the developer has fixed all the bugs, shall we?

The app crashes as soon as I try to adjust the settings.

And what use is a launcher that you can't tweak to your hearts content!? :confused:

Let's wait until the update and see what ADW can do.

Uninstalled for now! :(

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Flastroon:
You have to add Holo launcher and Holo locker i'm using them :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
This is for all launchers...Well the most popular ones like GO/Apex and Nova..

My favorite theme for a launcher i have to admit

Sphere Theme -

Presenting the new theme Sphere

-1400 icons

Selected it in the theme manager of your favorite launcher.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] iNeedICS:
Nova is a boss but I would really like more animations! Lol.. Anyone got a beta I don't know about yet that has more??

Sent from my iPhone kryptonite ;)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] j-maro:
Have been using NOVA for the last 2 weeks and i'm loving it, tried SPB Shell 3D which looked awesome but can't justify spending $15 for a launcher. I also tried Apex which is a great launcher but I still prefer NOVA :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Try Apex or even Go Launcher;) or go to the thread here on XDA regarding Nova and see if there is more there buddy

well said my friend...i can not see the logic of shelling out that kinda money for a launcher...to much
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
New kid on the block!

Hi everyone!

There is new kid on the block!!!!!

It's called Next launcher and is developed by the same people that brought us GO Launcher.

It's a cool mix of SPB Shell 3D and TFS Shell launcher!

Not bad pedigree if you ask me!! :cyclops:

Check out the Go Launcher blog page for the download link for the Beta 3:

http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2012/11/what-is-the-next-next-launcher-beta-3-is-released-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-next-next-launcher-beta-3-is-released-now

Scroll down and you will find the link!

Link to YouTube showing off some of the features.

Please note that all features are not available in the Beta!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzMbKOu4_g0

So far no issues and it looks really neat! Snappy and smooth.

Give it a spin and get back with some thoughts in this thread!

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jessbowring:
given it a try, so far just wishing there was a way to use a whole pic from my gallery instead of the crop option. enjoy otherwise thanks!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hamma:
What about Primo Launcher: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1999774
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Will add it to the OP

Sent from my ICJ powered by the greatness called NCX power.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Ok guys and dolls, it's update time!

Next launcher just got updated to Beta 4!

Gestures added as new feature.

Being a beta it's really stable and smooth!

This could be the "next" big thing! :rolleyes:

Go check it out!

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dk125:
holo launcher HD? using it now so far really impressed! was hoping it would fix the homescreen redraw issue since it has "lock to memory" option, unfortunately i still get the redraw :(

ugh so over waiting for jelly bean update, once updated will stick to TW!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
have you not got an update yet? my friend has an s3 and he already has the JB update.....he is in London in UK
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dakunclear:
Just to update you nova also allows you to pull in your desktop setup from other launchers

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Ok good people of XDA, it looks like Next launcher is available for purchase in the play store!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gtp.nextlauncher

BUT.......

I think that the price is a "little" to much.

It cost as much as TFS shell launcher!

Good sales pitch from the people at Go, give us a public beta that you fall head over heals in love with. Then end the public beta and release the product to the play store and charge quite big money for it.

Absolutely brilliant "scam"! I wish I was a smart and could dream up an app that everyone wants so that I could be filthy rich in the process!! :D

I have some serious thinking to do now.Will I cave in and buy my most expensive app yet or should I be an old grumpy and cheap bastard and go back to Nova Prime?

Hmmmm....

//Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] SONIVIPUL:
Is there a possibility to port touchwiz launcher. I am on slim bean rom.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] edgarf28:
Do I need to uninstall or kill Touchwiz when I use a alternative launcher?

(a.k.a. does Touchwiz keep running in the background when I use another launcher?)

Do I need to root my device to disable Touchwiz?

I have pre-ordered the SIII, it's my first Android device, so sorry for the noob questions!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] RTBee:
Nope to most of your questions. You just download the launcher of your choice from App store (oops, Play store) then you'll have the option to launch either one when you go to your home screen. You can choose one to be your default if you'd like as well.

I'm not sure if it the other launcher runs in background or not. I would assume not, since at one point I've had as many as 5 different launchers installed and if they were all running in the background, you'd think it would really slow things down and that was not the case. :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ska11eR:
IMHO the best launcher is apex, because it's under active development and on this moment already have many functions and features. And just looks good.:)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
As is Nova. I just prefer it for some reason. (shrug).
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] krabman:
The other launchers do not run in the background. For the new user you can change the default by going into setting/apps/whatever your current default is/ and selecting clear defaults. Then press home and the popup will ask you which one you want to use. If you are a bit of a launcher slut it can be worth downloading one of the launcher switcher apps which will save a few clicks.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] rovex:
I also prefer Apex to Nova or Trebuchet. Nova just feels like a more buggy, older build of Apex.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Same goes for Go Launcher EX.....

There are new updates for Go Launcher EX at least once a week, sometimes more often than that. It feels like the people behind Go Launcher EX works very hard to keep their launcher up to date and implementing new features all the time. And function wise, all I say is, try it out! If you are looking for features and/or functions, you will probably find them in GO Launcher EX!

AND, just to point out, I do not work for the company that makes GO Launcher EX!

I'm simply a very happy customer!!! :D

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Reviewers:
Apex Launcher or TW Launcher.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
if touchwiz allowed you to make folders in the app drawer like iOS that would be perfect. and to do it the iOS way or like GO Launcher
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] n-j-f:
I've been using GO Launcher EX for some time but after reading this thread I thought I would try Apex. I'm very impressed but for me the thing I particularly like is the ability to have up to 5 scrollable dock pages. I've always felt 3 was too limiting but all launchers I looked at before never had more than three. I had presumed it was an Android limitation but now I am in the Apex camp.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Noonski:
Moved to thread to general as this is not a dedicated Application or theme but a discussion about apps.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Skunk Ape1:
Does your current phone have ICS? Launcher pro is STILL waiting on an ICS update. It runs very poorly on most ICS roms. I finally gave up on it due to this reason.

_______________

Just Flash It !!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Becoming:
It does let you make folders in the app drawer. I have a folder for junk I rarely use so it cuts down on the clutter.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ECrispy:
Having never used TW, I am excited to try it. From what I can see if TW let you select icons it would be so much better.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] SlimJ87D:
Touchwiz.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Umpfi81:
i used the Go Launcher on my SGS2 with ICS - which worked quite fine

especial when testing/switching between GB and ICS ROMs

but for the SGS3 i'm planing to use the Apex Launcher, as it is a 4.x only Launcher and i could imagine, that as there is no need to support different android-versions, i could run even better ;)

and if not, i can install GO and reload my settings ^^
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Jirv311:
I could be mistaken but I think LauncherPro is dead. It's really too bad too. It was my favorite.

Sent from an HTC Vivid via XDA Premium
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] EminSG:
Just use CM9 Trebuchet)) It works on all ICS devices
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] megagodx:
I might stay with TW this time around if I upgrade. Now that it looks a little more like ICS.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
well from checking through the previews i really like the look of the new touchwiz..and it also looks alot more smoother and snappier as well
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Skunk Ape1:
I really hate saying it's dead but I think you are correct. Launcher pro hasn't had an update since froyo. Hell maybe it was Eclaire. Lol but at least it worked well through gingerbread.

ICS is really the first major update that created issues with the launchers. Too bad that it was never updated for ICS as it is no longer even adequate.

_______________

Just Flash It !!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] PuntNL:
Hi Guys,

I just preordered the s3, which is kind of a big thing being a huge apple fan since I know it and owning an iphone 4, new iPad, apple tv etc. Just got a little tired of Apple's arrogance and wanted something new and different and this one seems to be it. As I am very new to android I have a question regarding the launcher:

If I wold use Apex for example will it overwrite some of the nice features of touchwiz, like the screenshot gesture and the scrolling to the top taps for example? Or will it be best of both worlds? I kinda like the ICS design and icons, but also want the extra samsung features.

Thanks for your help!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ECrispy:
All the TW features will still be there, you're only replacing the launcher. You get the best of both !!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] MaesterB:
I very much hope I can use NovaLauncher Prime if TouchWiz is bad.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] xrichx:
yup definitly dead, its now one year after the last update, but as we can see, it was one hell of a launcher, because even now, other launchers do not have some features launcher pro already had back then.

I still have it runnin on my desire, but in the background sense is still alive because of the lock-screen, so yes, it can happen that two launchers are running at the same time.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] murph187:
Seriously I can't notice a difference between apex and nova. They look and function identically as far as I'm concerned. Have none of you tried zeam launcher? I absolutely love it, so smooth, responsive and its the cleanest looking in my opinion.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Toss3:
TouchWizUX of course. You can try it out on your SGS2 now courtesy of Smando.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] legendaddy:
i'm gonna try tsf launcher but i think i'll go with touchwiz after that
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
A really good comparison...

Hi guys and gals!

Just found this great article on http://www.addictivetips.com to the different Launchers out there!

http://t.co/xhwxOwLF

Quite a good read if you ask me! If you are wondering what Launcher to pick, you have a Guide of sorts to point you in one direction or another.

To sum the article up:

For GB (Ginger Bread), Go Launcher EX is what you should pick.

For ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich), Apex Launcher is your preferred choice.

Note that the above Launcher advice is from the supplied link and not my own. ;)

I have actually installed Apex Launcher just to give it a whirl.

Initial impressions are as follows:

Pros.

Really smooth and nice animations.

Cons.

No ability to create folders in the app drawer. It can get really messy looking when you have "some" apps installed. (this feature is available in GO launcher EX). For example, in GO launcher when I hit the app drawer button I have just one page with categorized folders with all my apps. Neat!!:p

Widgets may get wrong layout in landscape (beautiful widgets). The only solution to this issue is to re-size the widget and then it gets really big in portrait mode.

:(

I will have Apex "along side" Go Launcher EX for awhile to make further "bench marking"!:D

Please give some feedback and slap the thank you button if it was helpful! :rolleyes:

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] the2rrell:
if its not TSF Shell.......i can do it, lol

im its SUPER SMOOTH, i have not seen one yet that is as lag free as TSF, and its getting better with the updates. have to say i was dissapointed in the begining of the launcher but it has turned out to be my favorite luancher.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] BoostedSR20:
What no love for ADW anywhere? :D I just had to mention it. I've been using it since my Nexus One days, BUT with my HTC One X I had to switch to something else due to ADW EX causing the menu button to remain at the bottom of the screen. Somehow I got into Apex, and its goooooooood.

I really want to try ADW EX on the GSIII, but I'm guessing I'll probably stick with Apex.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ECrispy:
$16 for a phone launcher! :eek:

That's too high, for me at least.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] the2rrell:
i thought so to, but i had the extra money and pulled the trigger.........i have been happy with the decision so far. bought it when it first dropped so i have some time to get used to it.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] snotyak:
I pretty much automatically recommend Go to everyone but it seems that everone on ICS loves Apex. I guess when I get my Galaxy S3, I'll have to give it a go! Still loving Go on my Motorola Atrix 4G though.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
I am going to try out the new Touchwiz first, but will probably migrate back to Nova Launcher. For me Nova>Apex.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] t3chi3:
I just uninstalled from my Bionic. It was far from smooth and lacked some of the functionality of GO launcher EX.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] krabman:
Yeah, I did too but I had not been able to get the screens fully populated as I liked on GB without a touch of lag after moving to ICS on my SGS2. Apex on the other hand is able to carry my setup without the lag on ICS. This may have been fixed BTW, I havent run GO since after ICS came out.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] daraj:
I personally like Apex but will use TW just because I like the Samsung Widgets and same applies to sense. I wish there is a way to use Apex and maintain the TW widgets.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
Do you guys feel a poll would be better suited in this situation so people can vote what Launcher they will be using and it will give a better instigation to people what one to go for..

Let me know your opinions so i can adjust the OP
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ohamn:
Update...

WTF?

Some weird **** is happening when I'm using Apex. I get FC's very often.

I have to pull my battery to wake my poor phone up! :eek:

I'm thinking about removing Go Launcher to see if it's a "co existing" issue between Go and Apex!?

After getting my phone back among the living Apex is gone as a choice for switching Launchers? BUT, It (Apex) "returns" after a while.

Like I said Weird!!!:confused:

I have removed Apex for the time being (I want to be able to use my phone).

Perhaps it's just Go Launcher that is pissed off at me for installing Apex???? :D

I think I'll make a backup of the Go Launcher settings and reinstall Apex.

Any thoughts/ideas anyone?

// Ohamn
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Alex Charles:
Good idea
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Stephen.k.spear:
Trying TSF shell right now... wholly crap this launcher is cool. Takes getting used to, but awesome.

Sent from my Glitched AOKP Unicorn.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hikarugo:
I'd rather use Touchwiz. But I can't choose TouchWiz from the poll.

You shouldn't forget touchwiz. It is in fact the smoothest and best launcher ever.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
oh sugar...to late now i can not edit the poll...stupid me Touchwiz should of been in the poll...Sorry bro...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] errorrat:
Launcher

+1
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mjrshark:
using TW UX in S2 is epic , so its much better in S3

Apex comes after TW , i used Go Ex , its look good , many options and plugins but laggy

atm , TW4 in s2 , Apex in tab
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Goku80:
there was a thread on the s2 forums were the OP there had all the launchers in the first two posts.....will do the same here in the next few days...will search for as many launchers as i can find and will post links and pics there for everyone to see...so we can have everything in one place and make it easier for people to check what launcher they want..

what do you guys think?