Saved for the launcher recommendations, although all of my experiences with them have been bad because of the broken animations since A12 I think... Some look slightly better, like kvaesitso.
this post was submitted on 23 Apr 2024
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Is the Nova 7 apk that everyone references actually "safe" or is that just regurgitated rumor without source?
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They discuss the acquisition and analytics concerns here: https://novalauncher.com/branch
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Honestly, don't care. Until it gets shitty (which it still has a good chance of doing so), I'll continue to use it.
2 points for brutal honesty.
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Lanwchair is a great replacement but I am facing many problems with its widgets and don't forget the default launcher is always the best option if you consider less surface attack
I didn't even bother to install 3rd party launcher on my current device. I had been using Nova ever since I got my first android device.
I used to be super excited about new device releases but I've lost nearly all my interest in smartphone technology. LG V10/V20 was peak smartphone in my opinion and they've been just gotting more and more boring since. My current one most resembles that of some old granny except for the lack of bloatware. I could barely be bothered to look for a new wallpaper.
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Lawn chair is the main FOSS alternative.
Be aware that there is a play store version that is not updated (version 2) and a beta that is actively maintained (version14.2 now)
They are quite different.
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can't analyze my data if I dont let you connect to the internet
mostly yes but it will depend how you block your Internet connection, with exception GrapheneOS approach all the other ways to "block" internet on Android devices may leak some data.
The chances of some data being leaked is always possible but I'll roll the dice if it means getting to keep using a launcher that's not god awful or pixel-based until some other launchers become more mature.
If we're were talking financial information or something, sure, the chance of leaks is a huge problem, but some usage analytics leaking is more annoying than anything else.
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Grapheneos and blocked internet for the launcher.
Well shit, time to find an alternative
And off you go!
I use Smart Launcher. I'm surprised there aren't more users of it.
I've been using it on all my phones and tablets for years now. Doesn't matter what type of Android phone I use, they mostly end up being the same feel with Smart Launcher
While you're at it, check out their other product, Icon Pack Studio. It's the last icon pack you'll ever need.
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Same, been using Smart Launcher since I heard they were getting bought. No lie, I miss Nova's customizability, and some of Smart Launcher's quirks annoy me; but I vastly prefer it to being data harvested. Smart Launcher is good enough for me, and leaps and bounds better than ANYTHING else I tried.
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I've been looking since this was first announced forever ago but can't find a comparable alternative. My two main requirements are being able to create folders for apps in the app drawer and being able to assign "swiping up" on my home screen icon for the to open hidden apps or actions. I would love if anyone had a suggestion that included those two features.
Lawnchair is FOSS, has tabs in app drawer and you can swipe up on home screen icons to launch hidden
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Same exact reasons I am using it. I tried a few alternatives, but none were close.
Well. Fuck.
And I BOUGHT pro! Went to Neo launcher when I started GraphineOS. May move to launchair if/when it supports work profile.
I have lawnchair and it supports work profile. At least as far as I know. I can swipe left/right to see my work apps in the app drawer. Not sure if there's something else.
I'm running 14 beta 2 https://github.com/LawnchairLauncher/lawnchair/releases
Great. Still using it until I have a good reason not to.