As the title states, I have used Nova launcher for years. As it is the most feature rich, most customizable launcher that supports basically everything I could need from it. However I am looking to switch away from it.
What launchers are you all using?
I have tried a handful of them and none quite fit the bill. And one feature nova has but no other launcher seems to is invaluable to me; that feature being able to swipe up or down on an app on the home screen to launch another app or task. It’s how I keep my main page from being cluttered.
I have tried Neo Launcher which I love, but it doesn’t seem to be updated anymore.
I have also tried:
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Trebuchet - I am on LineageOS 21
So the only option I am feeling is gonna work is Nova but I am trying to ditch as many closed source, data thieving apps and services as possible.
I could however just use AFWall+ to block internet connection.
Any suggestions?
I’ve been using Olauncher which is on F-Droid / Play Store.
It is truly minimal AF. Up to 8 apps on the home screen. Assign a swipe left/right app (calendar and weather for me). Swipe up opens a search for the rest of the apps. A clock if you want it that can be configured to open another app.
No icons. No widgets (other than a built-in clock). Reminds me more of a terminal than a traditional launcher. Really happy with it after all the time configuring Nova. Been using it for 3 years now.
That link is a Minecraft launcher, not sure that’s the correct project? Or am I missing something? :)
Fuck me. Fixed.
At least by me a drink before although I appreciate the direct approach ;)
On a serious note, thank you! Looks a bit too text heavy for me (I prefer symbols) but still looks like an awesome project!
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One tip for Olauncher is that you can put emojies in the app’s names! It makes things a lot less text heavy.