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Try Wave Launcher. It just requires one gesture, and you have access to a selection of important apps or folders. I love it.I wish I could go simple with only one window and use gestures for my other apps, problem is, I can never remember the damn gestures
From my short amount of research, this is what I found:
GoLauncher - available for older Android devices, lots of features, tons of themes/add-ons available, kinda bloated and slow
Nova - available for ICS only, lots of features, decent amount of themes/add-ons, runs relatively smoothly
Apex - available for ICS only, decent amount of features, small amount of themes/add-ons (Pro version allows you to use Go/Nova themes, which opens it up to way more, obvs), runs very smooth
I use Apex because I don't need a ton of features or theme choices. I just want to make a few modifications and have it run as smoothly as possible.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I wish I could go simple with only one window and use gestures for my other apps, problem is, I can never remember the damn gestures
It's only one gesture. Swipe up. That brings up the App Launcher that has a list of all my frequently used apps. It's like a folder that isn't as limited. I wouldn't have gone simple if I couldn't do that.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Keeping it simple(r)
Apex and Nova are actually extremely similar, the differences between the two are minor features. They are both essentially modified versions of the vanilla ICS Android launcher. You probably should try both out and see which you like more.
GO is a bit of a different beast, its strengths being how customizable and themeable it is (with lots of themes avaliable). Development on GO launcher is the quickest of the three, and more and more features are added every day.
If you are on a modern smartphone none should really affect system performance in any major way so I really suggest just trying them all out. You don't have to stick with one launcher at a time, just install all of em.
just got the htc one s. rooted, installed axiom s Rom and messing with customization. I moved batman off center after taking this screen shot.
using adw launcher. here's where I got the background. http://www.slashfilm.com/cool-stuff-the-dark-knight-rises-mondo-poster-jock-comiccon-2012/
Keeping it simple(r)
Well at least your phone is friendly to you.
I can finally partake in this
http://i.imgur.com/LHHsT.png
Still looking for a clock widget. I am using:
Metrostation icons
Beautiful Widgets Weather
BattStatt
That's about it.
Try Clockr. It should fit nicely with the style you have going.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zehro.android.clockr&hl=en
No easy way that I know but it is possible. I've used mods that have done exactly what you want. Even adding animations.
The right-hand screen is the "home" screen.
Hitting "home" in the home screen fires up JB voice search.
Apex Launcher so I can remove icon text and the Google Search box and have (that's the Apex settings menu button on the apps page)
Two screens, set to scroll infinitely so I can just swipe either direction to go from one to the other.
Home screen widgets: Business Calendar, Au Weather (because I prefer the BoM forecasts), Make Your Own Clock, Widgetsoid. And icons grabbed from a bunch of sources (had to make.)
The Business Calendar widget looks much nicer without the additional buttons but I've kept them for convenience.
The home screen icons are from Ornis "whiteout" except for Runkeeper which I had to make myself. Wish I had a better icon for GTalk. I've lost the name of the dock icon set :-(
Which rom are you running?
GroteSmurf
Member
soundahfekz
Member
trying to get this theme going but can't get the wallpaper to format correctly, just blows up
http://mycolorscreen.com/2012/08/08/relax-11/
its my first android phone switching over from having an iphone since first gen, so I'm straight noob status here.
I have a Galaxy Nexus if someone doesn't mind helping out. Thanks!
http://mycolorscreen.com/2012/08/08/relax-11/
its my first android phone switching over from having an iphone since first gen, so I'm straight noob status here.
I have a Galaxy Nexus if someone doesn't mind helping out. Thanks!
Confusion Illusion
Banned
Haven't done this in a while
Hmm, OK so:
I'm using a Cyanogenmod 10 ROM on my phone, but that doesn't really matter for this build.
Lockscreen: Literally just using WidgetLocker to get a separate wallpaper for my lockscreen. If anyone knows of a simpler way to do this, let me know because I'd rather use stock as they conflict occasionally.
I'm using Apex Launcher Pro as a home replacement. You could do this in something like Nova too, but I just tend to prefer Apex lately. Infact, Nova has a setting which speeds up animation between screens which would really benefit this setup. I'd love to find a way of disabling scrolling between my screens so I could set it that only the buttons I've set up get you between them, but I don't think that's possible
So the main screen has some icons down the left.
The first one is a folder with Phone and Contacts in it, next one is Messages, then Gmail, Chrome and Play Store.
I totally forget where I got these from (sorry!) but they're pretty simple and just take you to apps.
Down the bottom is the stock Music widget - I would use something a bit more elegant, but I'm not sure any of the others work consistently with cloud music, so I'm stuck with it.
On the right of that are 2 more icons for Google Now and App Drawer. The bottom icon is just a shortcut to take you to the other screen.
Second screen, again, just has icons on the right for Camera, Games folder, Cloud folder, Maps and File Manager and then at the bottom is a shortcut to the main screen.
On the left, I have Minimal Reader Pro as my RSS feeder of choice, basically just because it's nice and lightweight.
Below that is my Evernote widget and at the very bottom is SwitchPro.
The wallpaper was stitched together (using something I found on MyColorScreen as a template) to tie it all together.
A new launcher like Apex, Nova or LauncherPro for your first question, and WidgetLocker for your second.
Has anyone else using Apex noticed that items in folders seem to change order? I have a folder for games and one for my most used apps. I arranged items alphabetically in both folders, but sometimes I'll open a folder and the order has changed. I'm thinking it may be related to when a game/app updates, it causes that game/app to move to the end of the list, but I'm not 100% sure. Either way, it's a little annoying.
Hmm, OK so:
I'm using a Cyanogenmod 10 ROM on my phone, but that doesn't really matter for this build.
Lockscreen: Literally just using WidgetLocker to get a separate wallpaper for my lockscreen. If anyone knows of a simpler way to do this, let me know because I'd rather use stock as they conflict occasionally.
I'm using Apex Launcher Pro as a home replacement. You could do this in something like Nova too, but I just tend to prefer Apex lately. Infact, Nova has a setting which speeds up animation between screens which would really benefit this setup. I'd love to find a way of disabling scrolling between my screens so I could set it that only the buttons I've set up get you between them, but I don't think that's possible
So the main screen has some icons down the left.
The first one is a folder with Phone and Contacts in it, next one is Messages, then Gmail, Chrome and Play Store.
I totally forget where I got these from (sorry!) but they're pretty simple and just take you to apps.
Down the bottom is the stock Music widget - I would use something a bit more elegant, but I'm not sure any of the others work consistently with cloud music, so I'm stuck with it.
On the right of that are 2 more icons for Google Now and App Drawer. The bottom icon is just a shortcut to take you to the other screen.
Second screen, again, just has icons on the right for Camera, Games folder, Cloud folder, Maps and File Manager and then at the bottom is a shortcut to the main screen.
On the left, I have Minimal Reader Pro as my RSS feeder of choice, basically just because it's nice and lightweight.
Below that is my Evernote widget and at the very bottom is SwitchPro.
The wallpaper was stitched together (using something I found on MyColorScreen as a template) to tie it all together.
Thanks a lot, really nice work!
If you use Apex, Nova or similar then you can longpress the app icon on your homescreen and you should get an 'edit' option or something similar (varies depending on the HSR - home screen replacement)
Cheers very much - I'm quite happy with it, for now at least.
Definitely need interesting ideas for my Nexus 7. Will have a trawl through this thread for inspiration later
You can also check out http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/9/3231301/show-us-a-picture-of-tablets-homescreen for tablet home screens. Ignore the rows of icons iPad screens and you should be able to get some inspirationCheers very much - I'm quite happy with it, for now at least.
Definitely need interesting ideas for my Nexus 7. Will have a trawl through this thread for inspiration later
I already have Apex Pro, how do I do that?
If you use Apex, Nova or similar then you can longpress the app icon on your homescreen and you should get an 'edit' option or something similar (varies depending on the HSR - home screen replacement)
Cheers very much - I'm quite happy with it, for now at least.
Definitely need interesting ideas for my Nexus 7. Will have a trawl through this thread for inspiration later
Oh nice!
Looks nice, what's the ROM?
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Any suggestions on what i should do with my Vanilla HTC One X?
I decided to give my phone a little of makeup so...
- Applied a Cyanogen Mod theme in red to change the colours of the framework (controls, percentage bars, buttons, notifications bar...)
- Changed the main colour tone in Nova launcher to red so it would match the system
- Added an awesome wallpaper
And this is the result:
- Applied a Cyanogen Mod theme in red to change the colours of the framework (controls, percentage bars, buttons, notifications bar...)
- Changed the main colour tone in Nova launcher to red so it would match the system
- Added an awesome wallpaper
And this is the result:
Have already posted this in UKGAF, forgot to post here!
Took ages to decide on something I wanted to do, but here we go:
My Nexus 7 tablet with a Wipeout theme in honour of Studio Liverpool
Lockscreen
...and Main screen.
I still have a few bits to add to that main screen (time, battery level, power controls), but I'm basically done
Lockscreen is just WidgetLocker (until I get a CM10 build on here) with a wallpaper
Homescreen is just a custom wallpaper with a couple of small widgets and icons.
Super simple, especially compared to some of the complicated shit I was trying to do, but I'm happy with it for now.
Took ages to decide on something I wanted to do, but here we go:
My Nexus 7 tablet with a Wipeout theme in honour of Studio Liverpool
Lockscreen
...and Main screen.
I still have a few bits to add to that main screen (time, battery level, power controls), but I'm basically done
Lockscreen is just WidgetLocker (until I get a CM10 build on here) with a wallpaper
Homescreen is just a custom wallpaper with a couple of small widgets and icons.
Super simple, especially compared to some of the complicated shit I was trying to do, but I'm happy with it for now.
Jazzy Network
Member
Pretty stocky. Unrooted though.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/utwpqdbr43bqlfj/wallpaper-320531.jpgLooks great
There ya go. I used the part that had the most black for a better contrast with my icons. Glad people like my layout
There's soooo much I want to try though.The Abominable Snowman
Member
Hey what clock is that? It would so fit in my theme. Could someone help me find it? Can I run it in the default launcher?
just got the htc one s. rooted, installed axiom s Rom and messing with customization. I moved batman off center after taking this screen shot.
My latest homescreen. Again, inspired heavily by someone else's hard work over at MyColorScreen, but with some personal tweeks. Screen to the left is an APW Facebook/Twitter timeline, and the screen to the right has an Ubermusic player and a weather widget.
Looks like Beautiful Widgets to me.
Looks like Beautiful Widgets, not sure about the clock skin but the weather skin is named NINTENPro_Weather. And yes, you could use it with any launcher you like.
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