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Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

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Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

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Post by celsoazevedo »

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions.

8.1.6:

- Branch (analytics)

- Bugsnag (crash report)

8.2.4:

- Facebook Ads (advertisement)

- Google AdMob (advertisement)

- Branch (analytics)

- Bugsnag (crash reporting)

- Google CrashLytics (crash reporting)

- Google Firebase Analytics (analytics)

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

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Post by fireflash38 »

celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#4

Post by canthonytucci »

fireflash38 wrote: post #3
celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

Lawnchair is not as fancy but it works

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#5

Post by sgc »

fireflash38 wrote: post #3
celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

I switched from Nova to Smart Launcher a couple years ago because it allowed me better customization of app groups - although I did need to work on the config a bit. I like it.

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#6

Post by dcl »

fireflash38 wrote: post #3
celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

How much am I missing out by using the standard launcher my Pixel comes with? I haven't played with different launchers since the Nexus 4 and Android 2/3 (I think).

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#7

Post by spondyl »

fireflash38 wrote: post #3
celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

As a relatively new convert back to Android, I've been using Niagra Launcher and enjoying it.

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#8

Post by toast0 »

dcl wrote: post #6
fireflash38 wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

How much am I missing out by using the standard launcher my Pixel comes with? I haven't played with different launchers since the Nexus 4 and Android 2/3 (I think).

I don't like the stock launcher because I can't remove the search bar and I never use the search bar. Nova feels like a no nonsense launcher that does what I need. I think last time it came up, the recommended option was missing something for me so I stayed with Nova, but the writing is on the wall.

Checked again and I don't see a way to get a button to show the app drawer on Lawnchair, and I don't want to use a gesture, so that's going to be hard to use.

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#9

Post by Fire-Dragon-DoL »

canthonytucci wrote: post #4
fireflash38 wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

Lawnchair is not as fancy but it works

It doesn't support adding pages to the home,sadly

Re: Nova Launcher added Facebook and Google Ads tracking

#10

Post by planetafro »

fireflash38 wrote: post #3
celsoazevedo wrote: post #2

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions. 8.1.6: - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash report) 8.2.4: - Facebook Ads (advertisement) - Google AdMob (advertisement) - Branch (analytics) - Bugsnag (crash reporting) - Google CrashLytics (crash reporting…

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

I use Niagra. So good once you get used to it.
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