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Kvaesitso, it's unique and open source
Lawnchair 2 from F-Droid.
Because it's pretty and it has plenty of customization features if you like the android stock launcher.
I think Lineage OS integrated launcher is fine but if you need to change it I would recommend Lawnchair or Kvaesito. It really depends on you workflow and what functions you want/need. I would say Lawnchair has a more classic interface while still allowing for customization. There are some forks going around so I encourage you to look in Github or F-droid. Oh and Niagara launcher is nice if you depend on few apps that you frequently use, but it has some features locked that are only available in the PRO version.
i used nova in the past but they sold out and barely update their launcher anymore. i stick with the default now, currently trebuchet from lineageos, does everything i want it to.
Niagara Launcher if you want a very minimalistic experience. It's not open-source, but there are other open-source, minimalistic options like mLauncher, Olauncher, Focus Launcher and Lunar Launcher. I have also seen people recommend Kvaesito. Lawnchair if you prefer a more traditional Android launcher.
Despite this community's paranoia, I still use Nova. Can't find anything that works as well yet.
Disclaimer that I bought the pro version for 99 cents way way back, so I've gotten my mileage out of that.
Also if you don't mind Microsoft, the MS launcher isn't too bad too. I'm using that on the work phone.
Still on Nova too. Haven't had any issues. It's internet access is blocked.
I must block all network access to Nova.
I would to this with any launcher, it doesn't need internet access
Yeah, I use AFWall+ and restrict granularly beyond just launcher.
I do the same with the built-in GrapheneOS network permission toggle
If I had AdAway (root mode, not VPN mode) I would switch back to GrapheneOS
I just use NextDNS with Android's Private DNS feature for DNS filtering, works pretty well.
I'm afraid that won't quite work for me due to needing my VPN on, and set for split tunneling.
Private DNS (DoT) shouldn't interfere with your VPN. It actually overrides the default DNS resolver set by the system or a VPN app.
I can use private DNS but I need the DNS records in my personally hosted VPN to access my other self hosted solutions. So my use case is niche.
Currently I run a rooted phone AdAway Wireguard AFWall+
I need apps split tunnel between my VPN and outside of it. Apps running through VPN need to have my DNS Where the other apps I still want ad-blocking
You can actually create custom DNS records in NextDNS
So I've been using Total Launcher for a while now. Not open-source at all, but it is the most customisable I've found.
I made a unique launcher that way that's completely suited to my tastes. I've had the vague plan to share it, but the work involved hasn't made me do it yet...
Here's some screen shots, though. I made it in order to have as much space to see the wallpaper as possible—I have a directory filled with nice wallpapers and I change them randomly every hour with Tasker.
It's a minimalistic approach, you get one widget at the top of the screen and then a handful of favourite apps.
There's no app draw instead you scroll an alphabet on either side of the screen to find apps.
Works really well if you have a lot of apps and you want to find them by name.
In the paid version you can have multiple widgets but they stack in the one spot and you have to swipe between them.
It's perfect if you want an uncluttered launcher.
I can't imagine using my phone without it anymore.
Having just tried it, the free version is basically useless and the price they're asking is absolutely outrageous.
I suppose it depends on your requirements. I tried a lot and, finally, Pear fitted the bill. I was happy enough with it to get the Pro version and haven't looked back since.
AIO is pretty interesting so far, I just paid for it and i never so that.
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