SimpleLauncher. Does everything I need it to and nothing more.
this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2023
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Smart Launcher for me. I've been using it since the Smart Launcher 3 days, and it's really still a launcher with no-nonsense UI that doesn't change a lot, for example you can still modify it to feel just like SL3 with the left side app menu and gestures. Plus the design language used in SL6 is just beautiful to me.
Liked it so much I bought the pro version of SL3 and later on, get the full license for SL5 (and onwards).**
I've never tried an alternate launcher, do you need to root your phone to do it? And can you easily go back if you change your mind?
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I've been using smart-launcher for years now, and it's what I'm used to, gestures and a nice app menu that automtically categorises applications is nice.
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None since Nova went and got telemetry'd up.
I use productivity launcher. Its very barebones, works well, quick access to my apps and it's not bright and colorful so my phone is a little less appealing to look at and might reduce my screen time a tiny bit.
Haha 😂 I'll check it out, thanks!
Niagara launcher is the one. Once you get used to it it's a game changer.
Ratio Launcher ! Nothing compares, i always end up going back to it . Not most customizable but it being well designed more than makes up for it . I hope they open source it
Looks interesting, I'll check it out! Do you like the combined messages / conversations feature?
I also use Niagara Launcher. Went pro about two years ago.
I like the minimalistic look and the alphabetical drawer. Also the widget for calendar and clock is neat. And the media widget only shows up when needed, as well as the chosen media apps.
I use nova. I haven't shopped around but it's solid and does what I ask it to
MLauncher, sadly no option to sort alphabetically once you add the apps to the homescreen, or at least I haven't found it
Niagara, Lawnchair, Kvaesitso, Olauncher
Using Nova Prime since many years now. Very satisfied, never felt the need to use anything else
It used to be posidon launcher, but it was glitchy and laggy as hell, also used neo launcher, it was fine, but not really what I want. I use Lawnchair from the izzyondroid fdroid repo nowadays.
Got my Pixel 7 yesterday and love the stock launcher, but I just can't stay away from Niagara. It's just too efficient
Since gestures don't work with 3rd party launchers, I am stuck with the default one. Hope Google fixes this issue.
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I've been rocking OLauncher for a few months now, I love it. Cutting down the extra noise on my home screen felt good.