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Help wanting new icons, themes without downloading Launcher

Gotta agree with JayC. I use GO Launcher EX and aside from all the fluff you can play with, there are lots of functional items that I like, like being able to see the running apps and available ram just by opening the app drawer and choosing the tab. There's so much customization available, you could be entertained for hours.
 
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There is nothing to be afraid of when using a third party launcher. The can't hurt you phone or anything else. They can however improve the experience of using your phone once you settle on the right one for you.

From reading various forums the three most popular seem to be Launcher Pro, ADW Launcher and Go Launcher EX. Go Launcher EX is my launcher of choice after trying many different ones. You will really have to decide which one works best for you.

If you want to change some icons try Thalcon Ultimate.
 
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sorry if this is posted somewhere else. I'm kinda new to the whole android thing. I was wanting to know if I could get new icons and themes with out downloading a launcher? I'm scared to download a launcher and not know what I am doing with it. thanks

First off... you have nothing to fear. Launchers are just like any other app you can download but to answer your question no, you will need a launcher to use icons like you are requesting.

My suggestion is Go Launcher EX or ADWex, both support ready made themes that you can get, some themes are free others are pay. I use GO personally. I like the way it acts. Here are a couple of screen shots from my phone...

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Sad to say but most launchers do take a toll on battery so if you need longevity i would stick with what you got may not be so pretty but using launcher my average battery times 5 hours without battery saver on with saver only 6 to 7 all veries depending on usage with stock i get 14 hours on batter saver again depending on usage
 
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