Launcher 7 - Donate (v. 1.1.14.16) Разработано Timo Kujala |
Ad-free version of Launcher 7.
G+ page https://plus.google.com/113192992285762862111
The Winphone 7 lookalike launcher, almost like the real thing and in some ways even better!
Features:
- 1x1, 2x1 and 1x2 tiles with configurable colors
- Widgets in a tile! (provided that widget fits)
- Almost real like tile animation
- Almost real like tile re-arrange mode
- Almost real like status bar
- Animated contacts tile (supports G+ synced contacts)
- Pinnable contact-tile which animates like the real phone
- Folder tiles
- Webpage tiles
- Picture hub (use with care, it needs memory!!!!)
- Filterable application list
- Stock wp7-like colors and color selection
FAQ:
- Full tile bitmaps are no more! Normal tiles can now have background image which does the same thing - and you can now have both icon and background on a tile!
- Real view widget tiles may cause jerky scrolling, framework is performing garbage collection at most inconvenient time, there is currently no known cure.. I haven't yet given up hope finding one though
- PICTURE HUB NEEDS A LOT OF MEMORY! IF YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS, STOP USING THE TILE - THERE IS NO WAY TO MAKE MEMORY FOOTPRINT SMALLER, OR INCREASE MEMORY ON YOUR DEVICE
- To add new application to main screen, long press on an application in application drawer and select "pin to home screen"
- Tiles can be made transparent by adjusting the alpha value from the horizontal bar on the color selector
- By default WP7 statusbar shows icons only if you touch it. You can adjust the functionality from statusbar options
- "Smaller tiles" will make 1x1 tile to 172x172 pixels in HDPI resolution. I managed to measure the tiles wrong when I started developing L7 and tiles have been too big ever since. 172x172 tiles seem to be faster too, so I suggest you to try them!
TODO-list:
- folder of contacts tile
- revamp the application icon addition (allow text color selection etc)
- App integration (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
- two-sided tiles
- cropping tool to make custom bitmap selection easier
Changelog
Version 1.1.13
- separate widget screen added, L7 settings -> widget view access lets you define how to get to the screen
- mail tile has new "cube" option
- some tweaks for ICS added
Version 1.1.12
- contacts tile now flips instead of fading
- .12.3: L7 is now launchable like ordinary application
Version 1.1.11
- backup and restore updated, now it should work again
- backup format changed, old backups no longer work (but then again they didn't work anyway, so nothing is lost)
- search button can be removed (L7 settings->application drawer->hide search button)
- search view now displays wallpaper
- updating cache displays progress bar
- android style drawer now follows transparent icons setting
Version 1.1.10
- credits-page now has Google+ button which takes you to a place where you can follow the L7 development
- search-button has been added to app drawer
- inconsistent spacing between app drawer icons fixed
- mail tile crash fixed
- calendar tile text can now be changed
- calendar tile will not start with transparent background when created
Permissions:
android.permission.READ_SMS - SMS tile
READ_CONTACTS - contacts tile
INTERNET - ads <3
GET_ACCOUNTS - calendar tile
READ_GMAIL - gmail tile (2.2+2.1)
READ_CALENDAR - calendar tile
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - backup/restore
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE - statusbar
READ_PHONE_STATE - statusbar
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - statusbar
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE - statusbar
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR -statusbar
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[2013-01-07] A Google User: Awesome Fantastic launcher cannot wait till launcher 8 is done will pay for that too |
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[2013-01-05] A Google User: Awesome Nice app that looks exactly like windows phones. Only one thing I would love to have is unlock animation. |
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[2013-01-04] A Google User: Launcher 8 Where is the Launcher 8? |
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[2013-01-03] A Google User: good.. but the settings menu box (settings, launcher settings, add widget..) is located up in the top left corner. but on the free version its located in the center. (the rite spot.) also theres 3 little gray boxes in the app drawer in the bottom left corner. |
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[2013-01-02] A Google User: I was very happy to pay this! Your next step is to update and make windows 8 metro ui, reason I say this is because another developer is trying to take your thunder. |
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[2013-01-02] A Google User: Tiled I would like to see an update and see smaller tiles so you can put three side by side |
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[2012-12-31] A Google User: Convincing I have a friend with a WP7 phone and this looks so muck like it, it's uncanny. I really hope that he comes out with a Win8 interface, I'd like to see some of those new features |
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[2012-12-31] A Google User: Not bad but I like Launcher 8 better now I paid for this version and liked it but I really like launcher 8 (which is free) better now...quite a bit better actually. Launcher 8 is a completely different developer(s)(afaik). In launcher 8, the built in icons, more tile sizes, extensive tile color selection, and the ability to set a tile up with any picture and app is really nice. You can really make it look more like wp8, more than with this app. |
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[2012-12-30] A Google User: Force closing Getting about 10 force closes an hour. Needs fixing. Samsung galaxy s3 |
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[2012-12-30] A Google User: Best launcher on android Following the recent updates. This launcher now works perfectly on my Note 2 (a tiny error that needs correcting is that on phone restart it always asks which launcher to use as default launcher 7 or touchwiz). Eventhough launcher 7 is based on windows mobile 7 it is still a million times better than that horrible windows 8 launcher. I wish the same makers of launcher 7 would create a launcher 8. |
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[2012-12-27] A Google User: Amazing Quite possibly the best app I've ever spent money on. Smooth and light. Functional and highly customizable. |
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[2012-12-27] A Google User: Good Its a good launcher but it needs more options. Like adding more tiles and smaller tiles. Changing the color of the white icins would be nice too. |
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[2012-12-26] A Google User: Omg Seems to be force closing a lot. Also eating my battery like a mofo! I used this before in the past and it seemed fine.. Anyone else have these issues too?? |
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[2012-12-26] A Google User: Awesome This is the bomb |
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[2012-12-24] A Google User: Kinda worthless Yes, it may look like a Windows Phone but the Widget tiles never work, and none of the tiles are "live" (it says you can't turn on the function either). I bought the paid version thinking it would be great. Developer ignored my email. Awesome. Wish I could refund this app. It's worthless. |
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[2012-12-24] A Google User: Love it Its great n fast n smooth pretty cool :) |
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[2012-12-24] A Google User: :O So much like the real thing, I love it. Maybe make it an all-in-one and include a Windows Phone locker and notifications? That would make it excellent. I used to have a Windows Phone but my Android phone feels exactly the same with this app! :-) |
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[2012-12-23] A Google User: Icon please If can prepare more icon for us to change or replace the ugly android icon it will more better. Thanks |
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[2012-12-20] A Google User: Gud Please we would like windows 8 tile resizing and more live tiles |
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[2012-12-20] A Google User: Really Good But can we say upgrade to Windows 8 ? |
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[2012-12-19] A Google User: No good I bought this.I sent three emails so they can tell me how to make a folder and they didnt respond. The free one works better dont buy This. |
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[2012-12-18] A Google User: Excellent Very good Launcher love it. |
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[2012-12-18] A Google User: New App download problem I downloaded this app, nd i much pretty Happy with this. But when after installing Lancher 7 (this app), when i downloaded other apps, it doesn't shows in the App list. Can anyone help... Where the app goes nd why it doesnt shows in the list. |
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[2012-12-17] A Google User: Awesomeness!!! This launcher is the most dynamic among the other windows launchers... it would be also great if you can add an option that will keep this launcher run persistently |
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[2012-12-17] A Google User: So far very impressed Feel like I got a new phone. Galaxy S 2 feels new and fresh again. Glad I paid for app, folder and shortcut options well worth it. |
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[2012-12-17] A Google User: Awesome! Best Win7 launcher - hands down. Please add some more features though, you guys have gone off the radar for a while. We haven't had an update in over 2 months! :O |
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[2012-12-17] A Google User: Awesome! Works very well. Everything is smooth and almost no lag even on my older Nexus S. I would love it if you could update it to have the WP8/7.8 launcher would make it the best launcher ever! |
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[2012-12-17] A Google User: Exactly what I needed for my motorola expert The only thing is that the notification bar doesn't work on my phone all I see is the clock but that's okay I still 5 stars. Will just hide notification bar till the fix |
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[2012-12-16] A Google User: 5 Stars... Excellent!!!! |
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[2012-12-14] A Google User: Excellent |
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[2012-12-14] A Google User: Excellent One word for this app... EXCELLENT! Keep up the good work Dev... Look forward to more updates and customisation. |
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[2012-12-14] A Google User: Interesting Launcher It's quite good. I wish the tiles came in more sizes though. I'd like some smaller sizes. Maybe half by half. I'm enjoying it though. I might even get a Windows Phone. It was a good purchase. |
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[2012-12-13] A Google User: Amazing I've tested every single Windows Phone theme and this is by far the best one. Definitely worth every penny. Continue with the great work! I'm hoping there will be more live tiles in the future :) |
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[2012-12-13] A Google User: Nice Wanted to try out wndows phone. This app really gives me the feel of a windows phone. It is very nice on my galaxys3. |
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[2012-12-13] A Google User: Awesomeness Please make hotmail/windows live mail tile or pop email mail tile, so I can use for read and unread emails for hotmail/windows live and can you add random for fly/fade in animations. Also 1x1 super small tiles and 2x1 super small tiles. |
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[2012-12-13] A Google User: Needs a lot of work I recently upgraded to the Donate version. I should of just kept the free version. * Icon notifications are now missing. * The ability to create folders is nice however, it runs choppy and the screen flickers when closing out (when you open a folder, it goes to a different screen). * Widget access is poorly placed...you have to slide to another home page...which once again, is choppy (poor transition). * The transparent icons do not work. --- I would like to see Dark Themed Icons (for battery saver). --- Custom grid for multiple icons (3 x 3) --- Notifications working. Despite my negative reviews, this is still my favorite launcher. |
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[2012-12-12] A Google User: Great! Its better than the original and fast! |
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[2012-12-12] A Google User: Best window mobile like launcher! Works very well and looks amazing on my Note 2. My only complaint is that the mail tile makes reconfigure my email information |
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[2012-12-11] A Google User: An idea It would be cool imo if the SMS tile can change facial expressions like the real wp7 possibly by allowing us to choose a icon for a zero msg state and another icon for an active state.. Seems do able |
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[2012-12-11] A Google User: Best launcher for android - Samsung Galaxy S3 I LOVE THIS LAUNCHER so much. Why? 1) I hate the traditional android screen swiping; 2) I got tired of the ios clones; and, 3) This launcher is beautiful, and what's more you can make apps and bloatware disappear!! I recently discovered, as of last night, that I can make special tiles and group apps together! Wow, where have I been? I just fell more in love with this launcher. If you haven't donated to the dev, do yourself a favour and donate! You won't regret it. Simply, the Best. |
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[2012-12-11] A Google User: Great app! Very smooth & fun to use. Would give it 5 stars IF it gave us the option of making the tiles mini like on the real Windows 8. -HTC thunderbolt |
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[2012-12-11] A Google User: Great app This is a great app. It def gives a new look to my HTC Evo 4G LTE. The only thing it lacks is support for my Nexus 7, I'd like to see what using this on the N7 would be like. |
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[2012-12-11] A Google User: Excellent I used a windows phone and this app is pretty close. Its one of few apps I paid for. I had no problems yet. It looks really cool on my new 6 inch screen phone I just got from china. I also like that I have a somewhat windows phone with the capabilites of android apps which windows still lacks in. |
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[2012-12-10] A Google User: Galaxy s3 sprint Wont work on my s3 :((( |
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[2012-12-10] A Google User: Impressive I love the windows look but I love android os. This gives me the best of both worlds. |
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[2012-12-09] A Google User: Look no further!!! Amazing app. I was considering getting a windows phone but downloaded this instead and now can have windows on my android! I'm using DROID RAZR and having issues with setting my wallpaper and it aligning correctly. Just a little feedback as well, I think it would be nice that if you hit search from your app list and it brings up the letters index or whatever I'd like to be able to double tape search from app list to search in Google. Looking forward to the next update. Hopfuly soon :) thanks guys |
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[2012-12-08] A Google User: Fantastic Best launcher to date !......keep up the good work |
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[2012-12-08] A Google User: Almost 5 stars @developer is there anyway you could add a tile with working digital clock and date which would open alarms when tapped? I'd even pay extra for It!! Will be 5 stars if ever this function is added! Great launcher and really love the simplicity. |
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[2012-12-07] A Google User: Awesome Launcher This is what I love about Android. Freedom |
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[2012-12-07] A Google User: Amazing! I used the lite version for an hour and had to buy the full! Its so smooth on my Moto Triumph and I can't wait to see future updates! |
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[2012-12-06] A Google User: HTC Desire HD This launcher is delicious. One suggestion though, make a new launcher 8, or update launcher 7. Great so Far THOUGH! |
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[2012-12-06] A Google User: What happened? Now that I downloaded the update I cant figure out full 1x1 icons anymore or get rid of icon labels. Please help, and I will change my rating back to 5 |
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[2012-12-05] A Google User: Awesome launcher I really like this launcher. I look forward to new improvements. I like Ryan's suggestion of having 2x2 tiles. I would also me nice if someone would put together a t-mobile windows 7 theme in the so the icons in the app drawer would match the launcher. |
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[2012-12-05] A Google User: Sick as man Best thing I've ever bought, but just curious, with the release of windows phone 8, will you make a launcher 8? That would be amazing bro, I would pay for that |
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[2012-12-03] A Google User: Great launcher! I think that this an amazing launcher need to make a windows 8 launcher |
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[2012-12-03] A Google User: Great launcher, but 2x1 tile rotation? Would love to have the option to rotate my 2x1 tiles along with the 1x1 tiles. The landscape view is a bit sensitive for everyday use |
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[2012-12-01] A Google User: Mhmm I love it |
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[2012-12-01] A Google User: Amazing! I absolutely love this app! It works perfectly, it looks great, no lag whatsoever! There's one thing I'd like to see in future updates, and that's the status bar being made permanent. I definitely recommend this app! |
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[2012-12-01] A Google User: Perfeito! Nao costumo fazer review, pois o app tem que chamar realmente a minha atencao para que eu possa vir e escrever sobre ele. Esse app eh simplesmente perfeito, ele une o melhor do Android e do Windows Phone sem bugs e enrolacao. Meu Exhibit 2 ficou muito mais rapido e bonito depois do Launcher 7. Vale a pena com certeza! |
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[2012-12-01] A Google User: The best app A MUST HAVE for the Andriod. This app is one of the best on the market place great work keep it up |
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[2012-11-30] A Google User: Still love it |
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[2012-11-30] A Google User: Looks just like the real thing but.. Just like the real thing but not so fluid. I must say swaping left to right is not lagg but unresponsiveness. Plz fix. I feel my money went a waste. |
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[2012-11-29] A Google User: Absolutely amazing and worth installing! Lag was gone after installed donate version. Can't wait till more themes or replacement apps for dialer, messaging and other common tasks. NEEDS A POP3 CLIENT ADDED TO THE MAILBOX TILES PLEASE :) MAYBE A UPDATE FOR MY CHRISTMAS GIFT? |
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[2012-11-29] A Google User: Awesome Launcher I had the lite version installed for roughly 15 minutes before I upgraded to the donate version. I do wish the dev would take this whole launcher further by incorporating WP8 features like resizeable tiles, etc; however, maybe this is already in the works. |
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[2012-11-29] A Google User: where's my app some of apps are missing. even the new ones that I just installed are not on the list. Please fix this. Also I removed some of my contacts but pictures still keep showing on tile. |
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[2012-11-28] A Google User: Brilliant Looks amazing and runs brilliantly... Had the trial for 10 minutes and bought it straight away! Would love to see 0.5x0.5 squares and better integration with Hotmail (trouble validating server?) Can't wait to see this get even better |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Perfect Great and smooth,Please develop Windows 8/Windows phone 8 launcher! |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Freezing Up!!!!! Downloaded the free version was find had to get the donate one and want stop freezing up.....fix please "!!!!!!! |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Superb Keep updating it plz |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Make status bar permanent! I love this launcher but I don't like the fact that you have to tap the status bar in order to see the signal and the battery. |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Love it!!! I started off on the Free version, and within minutes I donated. My favorite launcher out. If you are looking for a full WP7 look and feel on your phone, put this with StatusBar+, Windows Phone Notifications+ and Messaging Metro Beta. |
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[2012-11-27] A Google User: Rob - Evo 4G I really like this app, the only gripe I have with it is the fact that when you restart your phone, you have to replace all your tiles. That fuckin' sucks. But overall its a fantastic app both in performance and aesthetics. |
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[2012-11-26] A Google User: App drawer I like it, but there is a big problem with the app drawer. When I install new apps. They don't show up. I Fix, and you have yourself 5 stars from me |
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[2012-11-26] A Google User: WP8 Hope there will be an update to mimic WP8 style :) |
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[2012-11-25] A Google User: Terrible Don't waste your money |
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[2012-11-24] A Google User: Great but tray closes right away Love it, but one major issue is the notification tray just auto closes right away when i touch it. I used settings: - status bar visible - use wp7 bar I use android 4.1.1 on s3. Thanks |
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[2012-11-24] A Google User: Samsung Note 2 This is really a very, very good app. The other WP launchers don't come close. I used it on my Galaxy S3 and now, I bought it again for my Note 2. Very professionally created app and works as advertised. Pretty stable too. I hope author would consider adding WP8 ui, where tiles can be even smaller and the option of getting rid of that black rightmost column of the ui. |
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[2012-11-24] A Google User: .. Awesome launcher.. Just give us the ability to change icons and app names and the drawer and it would be perfect |
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[2012-11-23] A Google User: Braggable!! I really love this. I first downloaded the lite version. But within the day, I really had to get the donated version. Love it very much! Thanks to all the developers. The effort can be seen with the outcome, it felt as if I have a new fone! I am really gonna BRAG about this!! <3 |
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[2012-11-23] A Google User: Disappointing I have installed the free version and it was brilliant! A 5* app indeed (i will review separately to reflect that). This donate version has a few more options (not many) but just does not seem to work as well, the live tiles are staggered and slow. Picture hub and contacts do not even work just a blank space shown where tiles should be. Colours in the settings are black and hard to see and use, set up is different from free version so takes so getting use to, cannot edit after set up nearly as easily as free version. In fairness to the app i am running on a HTC Desire, it could be age of my phone. But have now deleted this version and continue to use free one. (which is ace!) Looking forward to a working windows 8 version in future. |
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[2012-11-23] A Google User: Amazing This is the ultimate launcher app. I LOVE windows phones but couldn't get one so this is perfect. The only thing that needs changing is when you use a background instead of black or white all the menus and features are black. It would be great if here was an option for white. |
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[2012-11-23] A Google User: Brilliant! Wow...just...wow. Beautiful launcher, runs wonderfully, love the customization options. Have always used launchers that allow me to simulate an iPhone. No more. I have a new love :) Gladly bought donate version. |
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[2012-11-21] A Google User: Great app Great app. Makes my android home screen look just like my old windows phone. But is there anyway we can get windows phone 8 style tiles? |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: Incredible One of my favorite launchers for when I don't want my phone to look like an android. The best windows themed launcher by far |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: Great Options - Poor Performance Love it. When I first switch to the donate it was running heavy and eating a lot of battery, with recent updates though I have had no problems with either. It works as described and is fairly customizable. Would like to see ability to have multiple size options for folder icons and to be able to customize the image for widget tiles (tasker integration). Motorola Photon Professional Tweaker. |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: The best WP7 launcher currently available This works flawlessly, no FC so far, has Gmail fix, looks best. But widgets are still no go. The separate widget view still does not allow all widgets and no resize allowed. |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: Lol Update to fix crashing makes it crash? ?? Great can't even use this launcher until fixed. Still 4 stars cause I love WP7 |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: D2G Love it!!! Made my phone new and interesting again. Can put off upgrade for a bit longer. Thanks developer. |
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[2012-11-20] A Google User: Great app I absolutely love this app. It works so well. However, I wish the status bar would show more information like in the stock status bar |
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[2012-11-19] A Google User: Amazing launcher Works flawlessly, it's even more stable than what was pre installed on my phone. Looks beautiful too. |
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[2012-11-19] A Google User: Love the launcher This is an amazing launcher. Fast, functional, and great on battery. |
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[2012-11-18] A Google User: Screenshot One of the best launchers but unable to screenshot home screen |
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[2012-11-17] A Google User: Excellent app I haven't used this app in awhile... Been using the wp8 launcher....i'll be glad when this app updates to the wp8 style or at least make a seperate app i'll even pay another fee for it...all in all though excellent app |
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[2012-11-17] A Google User: Good but issue with status bar Galaxy Note 2 When using WP7 style status bar, notification bar closes immediately when i click something. Hope this is fixed asap as this is the coolest launcher for android. |
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[2012-11-17] A Google User: Truly Excellent Awesome look and feel..thanks |
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[2012-11-16] A Google User: Only things wrong are.... Battery drains way too fast and windows 8 is out |
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[2012-11-16] A Google User: Good idea, needs work The app keeps freezing. On my Note |
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[2012-11-16] A Google User: Great, but... List view no longer works in Jelly Bean 4.1.1. It's still not perfect with the widget displays. |
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[2012-11-16] A Google User: It's been only 6 minutes And you can't even refund |
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[2012-11-16] A Google User: Great app, love the UI I love the windows phone UI. A way to have a message notifier, as well as one for emails would be great. If these problems get fixed, I would give 5 stars. Keep working hard on updates, this is a great application! |
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