Is it possible to port this launcher to gingerbread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413803
Thanks ^^
I found this the other day too, I think it needs ics to work doesnt it? The framework is different. If not then im thinking of nova launcher.
It looks to be a massive ram using app anyways. Doubt it will be smooth on our phones.
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Nova launcher does not work for me. It is illogical because ICS has this launcher, right?
I believe they are working on a GB port ATM. But yes they both require ICS
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Now that the sources are released, is it possible to make the Launcher2.apk to work on all devices? If yes, then would someone do it?
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+1, i alredy created a thread for this but without any resoults, they all just send me links to themes or clones.
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Yeah... i dont want any thenes nor clones... I want the real thing.. i suppose they need to change the framework.. maybe make it compatible w/ CM7..
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So we need a dev to do it.
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this would be sick!
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I don't think it's possible.. I mean look at Gingerbread, nobody except for the Nexus S really had it..
Yeah there were lots of lookalikes on the market but nothing really had that smooth 3D app drawer.
kuci06 said:
Actually, didn't we have an Official Gingerbread Launcher on the market?
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Yeah but if you enter the app drawer you'll see it's lacking the smooth 3D effect that the real one has
NAAAAAAh thats wrong. On my Xperia Play the Gingerbread launcher is perfect, icons are not blurry at all and completly smooth, it is just perfect. Also GB Launcher and and ICS launcher are very differen. there is no 3d app drawer in ICS.
It can probably be ported to Gingerbread, but they are using some of the new Ice Cream Sandwich APIs so it is going to take some work. Some things like widget resize, widget preview and animation stuff are not available in Gingerbread so it might not be possible to port all functionality.
Hmmm thats not nice to hear. Anyway, even without widget priviw it would be awesome.
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Yeah but if you enter the app drawer you'll see it's lacking the smooth 3D effect that the real one has
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i had the 3d app drawer on my OG droid in pete alfonsos gpa 15 and it was perfect. Pete is an awesome dev though.
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Lirankn said:
Yeah but if you enter the app drawer you'll see it's lacking the smooth 3D effect that the real one has
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I'm actually using the latest 2.3.7 Launcher2.apk from sources on my SGS with 2.3.5.
buttery smooth.
hi all ..just wondering what would be a good alternative other than go launcher ex? been using it for so long i am getting bored of it
Launcher PRO
TouchWiz
<best i have used>:thumbup:
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Adwlauncher
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Adw ex, its the best for me.
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Modded touchwiz is always the best for me. Looks good, and doesn't eat so much ram
Adw, launcherpro, touchwiz , lp sense ui, sony erriccson xperia launcher are some good ones.
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search android forum a bit and u will find a full list of launchers
i would give u link but i dont have time to search
well...i think i am leaving android now ...i have to concentrate on my studies and using my ace is too much of a waste of time ...>.<
sony ericson xperia launcher and MIUI Launcher
You can check these out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482929
Hi, i just got my arc s and i just wanted to ask you whats the best launcher to use with this phone?
Thanks
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Go launcher ex best..
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Apex Launcher/Launcher7/Nemus Launcher
My personal choices are Apex and Holo launcher. Both are very fast, and use little resources. But if you need more customization options, you should go with Go Launcher, it seems to be the first choice for most of the people...
sani1503 said:
Hi, i just got my arc s and i just wanted to ask you whats the best launcher to use with this phone?
Thanks
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Hi there!
Some good reading in this article may cast some light on your question!
If you are running gingerbread, Go Launcher EX is the way to go. If you are running ICS it's Apex or Nova.
But check out the link for yourself!
Don't forget to hit the thanks button if I helped in any way!
//Ohamn
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/the-best-free-android-launchers-for-home-screen-replacement/
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I found ambient time home, it's pretty nice, you should try it. And it does not require a lot of memory
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Go launcher ex is the one I would recommend. Very good developer..
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i recomment NOVA LAUNCHER its very fast and u can put widgets over other widgets
Go Launcher
For me: Go Launcher EX !!!
..because you can sort your apps in folders directly in the app drawer. Simply more overview and quick access in drawer
I think Apex is best for ICS.
And second is GO Launcher. Go Launcher is customizable than other launchers. It has many themes and special widgets.
Look at this AIO package to customize GO Launcher:
http://www.modbile.com/applications/go-launcher-ex-aio-pack.html
Tsf shell is the best but it's a paid app.
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If you want speed choose launcher pro.
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I'm using TouchWiz the launcher of Galaxy S3 it's faster than the native of xperia arc/arc s and more beautiful, another one good is Nova Launcher.
Trebuchet Launcher
Stock
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Touchwiz launcher
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sslauncher ... far far better than everything else. unfortunetly people dont know it/it has too much options to be easily customised...
Depends on the purpose. I use the stock launcher so that I can use SE widgets. For light weight launcher, LauncherPro (GB) or Apex (ICS) is the best. And for lots of themes and show off, Go Launcher and TSF. Now you decide!
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Use espier launcher for ios look. I used for a few days n thought it was good. If you like ios more I suggest this to you. I reverted back to stock launcher as I like android (personal view)
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Nova launcher is the best.. Apex is also good but not as smooth as Nova.. Try for yourself
Whats the big difference between the stock launcher and nova launcher that comes with aokp ms6. Been using the stock launcher and was nervous about loosing all my screens by switching to nova.
So whats the pros/cons and which do u prefer ???
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IMHO.....Nova is far better.....
more customization options.....and tbh, its just a lot easier to use.
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Why can't we use nova and apex launcher on GB...what's so different in the way the application is developed for ICS roms ? Could you port the launcher to GB
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No, you can't. Apex and nova both use API level 4.0 or upward library which is not available in GB version. I think there is ics-like launcher for gb out there in the market if you are interested to use it, it is called holo launcher.
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yachimya said:
No, you can't. Apex and nova both use API level 4.0 or upward library which is not available in GB version. I think there is ics-like launcher for gb out there in the market if you are interested to use it, it is called holo launcher.
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> try holo launcher.. but its not smooth for our device
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Yeah I'm using holo launcher and it freezes alot...my question was can someone port those two apps to GB...
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No...
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Ask the devs of those apps if they gonna port them to GB, maybe theres a reason why they made those launchers only for ICS
Very simple, they are all based on the ics launcher
So a launcher only based on the android version is only compatiable with the launcher...so launchers like cc cloud,go launcher,adw launcher are based on ?
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Jrhodes85 said:
So a launcher only based on the android version is only compatiable with the launcher...so launchers like cc cloud,go launcher,adw launcher are based on ?
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Mostly on the older launchers from donut/eclair/froyo/gingerbread
Newer launchers are most of the time not backwards compatible on older android releases.
But most older launchers are compatible with newer android releases.
Guess the GB users will have to stick to ADW Launcher ex to enjoy the same features as Nova
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