Galaxy S III TouchWiz Launcher for Other ICS Phones: What It Was
Why people wanted it
Galaxy S III photos and stories spread widely, and themes and apps followed that made older phones look like the new Samsung flagship. This launcher was one of them. The author of the original post liked some TouchWiz apps but disliked the stock launcher at times, and said this version had friendlier interactions and functions.
Known limits
- Because of Android framework limits, widgets could not be added from the drawer without root access.
- The launcher was reported to install only in the system area, which also needs root.
- The developer said everything else worked.
Risks of unofficial launchers
Launchers installed to the system partition are a different matter from apps from the Play Store. A mistake can leave a phone unstable, and rooting may void a warranty. Back up your data before changing system files. This page does not link to or name any download source.
Better options today
If you only want a particular look, a launcher from the official app store or the theme options built into modern Samsung phones is a safer way to get it, with no root required.
Frequently asked questions
Did it work on every phone?
It was said to work on any device running Ice Cream Sandwich, though the claim came from the developer.
Did it need root?
Yes, at least to add widgets from the drawer and to install it in the system area.
Is it still useful?
No. ICS is long obsolete and current launchers are far better supported.