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Root Best alternative Home Launcher For X8?

Seems like there's not too many to choose from with only Android 1.6 running. I go with ADW myself. At least I cant find LauncherPro when searching the market. I'm suspecting this antique android version has something to do with it. Anyhow, I'm more than happy with ADW.

I find it very useful to combine the Apps Organizer app with AWD. That way I can organize all my used apps in folders placed on the quick-launch bar. No more need for a small forest of icons on home screens. :)
 
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Having tried most other things OpenHome is the one its worth every penny/cent :)

is there no way to disable the sony ui - on my lg optimus i can choose between the lg ui or the default android ui (although theres not that much differnce between both)

Also on my htc wildfire (by a complete fluke) i am able to switch between HTC sense UI and android default ui
 
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is there no way to disable the sony ui - on my lg optimus i can choose between the lg ui or the default android ui (although theres not that much differnce between both)

Also on my htc wildfire (by a complete fluke) i am able to switch between HTC sense UI and android default ui

Not entirely sure it answers your question but I use an app called Home Switcher that lets you flip between your launchers and set which one as default you want. I just find it easier than faffing around through the menu.
 
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I haven't found it to negatively affect my battery usage. One thing that I read somewhere and have adhered to is to remove all widgets from your stock home screen when you decide you are definately going the way of ADW but that info was for the big X10 so not sure it is the same on the X8's, that said I did remove Beautiful widgets from the stock screen.
 
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I got my X8 now and have been using a LG optimus, HTC tattoo, and wildfire for a while.

I ve installed adw launcher (which is great) but have some questions.

X8 is a bit low on widgets - Ive installed beautiful widgets for the weather but are there any full screen widgets for calendar or galloery?

Also is there a way to change the lockscreen to the default android lockscreen?
 
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I haven't found it to negatively affect my battery usage. One thing that I read somewhere and have adhered to is to remove all widgets from your stock home screen when you decide you are definately going the way of ADW but that info was for the big X10 so not sure it is the same on the X8's, that said I did remove Beautiful widgets from the stock screen.

ADW is fine for normal use.No battery draining,no problems.
My battery now lasts more than 30h straight without the Beautiful Home Weather/clock widget.Beautiful but annoyingly battery hog.Default digi clock is fine.
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