Slow Android on Sony Ericsson Xperia? Speed it up with ADW Launcher

Do you have a Sony Ericsson Xperia phone running Android? Such as the Xperia X10 or Xperia Arc? Is it slow and lags often?

We have a solution for you ...

But before we tell you, we have to explain why Sony Ericsson's Android can be slow. The reason is Timescape, Sony's user interface for Android phones. Even if you disable all the Timescape widgets from your home screens, it will still be running under the hood.

Although its intent and functionality are well meaning, the implementation relies on using aggregation from too many data sources. For example, when you open the contacts app, it will show the last Facebook status, picture, tweet, ...etc.

So, go to the market, and install ADW Launcher. Turn off your phone, then turn it on again. When prompted, make ADW Launcher your default.

You can go to Settings -> More -> ADW Settings to play around with some of ADW Launcher's features, but you don't have to do so. Remember to backup your configuration often, and before you make major changes.

Enjoy a much smoother and faster phone ...