Good launchers for my ascend

[chedder96]

What is good home replacement app for my ascend one that does not have a lot of lag

 

[efeigenbaum]

What is good home replacement app for my ascend one that does not have a lot of lag

I'm using Go Launcher Ex. I like it better than Launcher Pro because you don't have to pay for the full version.

 

[UOFLcards]

How is ADW.Launcher(free version)?

 

[Tokenpoke]

How is ADW.Launcher(free version)?

Crippled.

Ive tried out quite a few browsers.
Imo the best free one is go launcher.
I use crazy home (paid) myself.

 

[Xaviera2010]

What is good home replacement app for my ascend one that does not have a lot of lag

I use Go Launcher. I tried out Launcher Pro and personally didn't like it as much, it was more laggy.

 

[septembersrain]

I like Go Launcher Ex just for the simple fast that it had a wide range of customizable options that do not lag it up. I am currently using Launcher Pro, It came with Icarus 1.1, I do not feel like bothering with setting another one up. I used to have Go Launcher Ex when I was stock rooted, I really liked how fast and smooth it was. LP is just as fast and smooth though for me with Imod, I've become attached to it because of it's 3D app drawer.

I've tried what I believe to be Open Home? I didn't like that one. Any other ones I haven't tried. I've heard good things about ADW but, Haven't tried it personally. ^^.

 

[krazykaigh]

I just rooted my phone last weekend. I wanted to find a replacement for canvas but didn't know which, so I added Launcher Switcher. It allows you to have multiple launchers and pick which will be default. I am using Go Launcher Ex and it is incredibly smooth. I also bought SetCPU to get the most out of my processor.

 

[Tokenpoke]

I just rooted my phone last weekend. I wanted to find a replacement for canvas but didn't know which, so I added Launcher Switcher. It allows you to have multiple launchers and pick which will be default. I am using Go Launcher Ex and it is incredibly smooth. I also bought SetCPU to get the most out of my processor.

Your phone has a launcher switcher.
If you press the physical hang up button and haven't set a default already.

 

[arric_mclovin]

im using go launcher but it kinda lags alittle, like when i go to my app drawer it kinda lags when its loading my apps :/

 

[-Lulu]

i actually perfer adw launcher - runs smooth - Try out hoops theme with it and itll look great

 

[PlayfulGod]

i actually perfer adw launcher - runs smooth - Try out hoops theme with it and itll look great

I've had that one n like it, tho it did lag horribly on 2.1. I've not tried it on cm7 yet as I am happy with the 2.3 launcher

 

[reggjoo]

I like go launcher, there's an app killer( I know!) that I use after I've opened up maybe 10 applications. It constantly gets updated. I have the EX, and HD versions. Remember this is the ascend, some lags are the hardware's fault.

 

[ohsnapchelie]

helauncher

 

[Tansey]

I use LauncherPro Plus (LPP) and I feel safe in saying that unless a developer out there creates a new launcher with all of LPP's features but adds more features LPP doesn't have (like the ability to lock the home screens, the ability to rearrange the app drawer, etc) I'll continue to use LPP and LPP only. Yes, there ARE other launchers out there that offer the above abilities, but they lack other features that LPP has that I just can't live without. The only features LauncherPro Plus has that make it different from the free version, LauncherPro, is launcher specific widgets and the ability to resize widgets. However, I'm sure you can find widgets in the market similar to the LPP widgets. Also, it used to be the only way to get LPP was to purchase thru PayPal since Google Checkout wasn't available in the country the developer lives. That's not so anymore, and you can now buy the full version of LPP in the Android market! It costs $3, which isn't a lot of money at all. I don't use the Plus features but I love the launcher so much I purchased it anyways to support the dev.

All that being said, here are the launchers I've tried and why I prefer LPP over them. What's written below is just my opinion and, as always, the choice of a home replacement is ultimately up to the user and what fits their needs and preferences:

-GO Launcher EX (Free): An amazing launcher but I experienced a lot of lag that isn't present with LPP. There are also some key features that are a must have for me that this launcher doesn't offer (the ability to hide apps from the app drawer being the main one, as I've found hiding apps from the app drawer speeds up my phone quite a bit). Also, I use custom app icons on all of my home screens and for some reason, every time I rebooted my phone, half of my custom app icons would revert to their default icon.

-HeLauncher (Free): A simple launcher, but to simple for my tastes. I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to customizing my Android and the only customization options with this launcher are pre-loaded docks. This wouldn't be so bad if you were able to change what actions are on the dock, but you can't. You're stuck with what the developer gives you.

-ADW Launcher (Free) & ADW Launcher EX (Paid): Tried both, dislike both. They're way to laggy and now seem to be ignored by the developer. There's just to many bugs in these launchers for them to be considered an ideal home replacement. I definitely don't recommend either version of ADW.

-Open Home (Free) & Open Home Plus (Paid): Pretty much the same as ADW, although developer attention is better.

-Panda Home (Free): Uninstalled this after 20 minutes of using it. The custom themes offered don't make up for how awful this launcher is.

There are more home replacement apps offered on the market, such as Crazy Home, but I haven't tried those so I don't feel I have the right to comment on them. I'm sure you can find information online about the ones I haven't listed.

As a final note, I also want to say that if you like to customize your phone (I'm obsessed with customization, lol) most font and icon packs available on the market are compatible with LauncherPro and LauncherPro Plus. I'm currently using Tha Icon: Dark Gray by Onymous Heroes as my custom icon pack and the Windows Font Pack by Better Android. Be aware, though, that *some* icon packs (such as the one I listed and use) require the use of the app Better Cut to apply them to your home screens. Better Cut is $2, extremely easy to use, and well worth the price. Better Cut is NOT required to use LauncherPro or LauncherPro Plus. It's a separate program for customizing app icons and other actions on your phone. I use the font pack with GO SMS Pro and my custom keyboard, Better Keyboard (paid version) by Better Android.

I hope my post helps you in your search for a home replacement app. Good luck!

 

[lheajo]

I like Go Launcher Ex just for the simple fast that it had a wide range of customizable options that do not lag it up. I am currently using Launcher Pro, It came with Icarus 1.1, I do not feel like bothering with setting another one up ^^.

This is my first time here so forgive me if i'm going about this all wrong but, I noticed you mentioned that you are running launcher pro through the icarus 1.1 mod, I am too. I want to install Go launcher but, i'm not sure if that can be done with a custom mod. Do you know if it is possible?

 

[Gmash]

This is my first time here so forgive me if i'm going about this all wrong but, I noticed you mentioned that you are running launcher pro through the icarus 1.1 mod, I am too. I want to install Go launcher but, i'm not sure if that can be done with a custom mod. Do you know if it is possible?

Yeah, you can still do that no problem.

 

[nuttmeg]

This is my first time here so forgive me if i'm going about this all wrong but, I noticed you mentioned that you are running launcher pro through the icarus 1.1 mod, I am too. I want to install Go launcher but, i'm not sure if that can be done with a custom mod. Do you know if it is possible?

any launcher from the market will work on any custom rom or stock rom.