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Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages
Lawnchair is not as fancy but it works
Yes, Lawnchair isn't packed with functionality, but it's also not packed with anti-functionality.
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…
Thanks, Google.
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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 gest…
Most of these other launchers seem to force a fucking search bar on you. It's distracting and I don't want it Is there a way to just pin an app to a version? Then Nova is fine
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…
And yet somehow my launcher updated automatically during the night, despite the change in ownership and new permissions needed. Thanks, Google.
What happened with the Open Sourcing promises? https://www.osnews.com/story/143297/nova-launchers-open-sour...
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Completely different style of launcher though.
Yes, and it does exactly what a launcher should do. It is not designed to show a dozen widgets spread over five workspaces. Priced at 15 eurobucks (back in the day) it's the most expensive piece of Android software I have ever bought. I have felt no buyer's remorse whatsoever. Edit: looks like the perpetual license costs EUR 40 nowadays.
Launchers are personal, so Niagara works for you that's great! But for my use having everything is a single column is a nightmare.
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Lawnchair is not as fancy but it works
It doesn't support adding pages to the home,sadly
I've got a bunch of web pages on my Lawnchair home screen.
I initially thought that switching to a lighter launcher like Nova would make my phone-apps launching faster. However, I soon realized that what I actually needed was something to boost my productivity, so I switched to a launcher with fewer distractions, like Yantra Launcher (terminal-based), which I've been using ever since.
I've been using https://aiolauncher.app/ the past few years. It's great! Bit of a sidenote, and I might be an exception here, but I don't get the point of all these launchers - they're all the same! Some might look a little better, some might have an option or two extra, but otherwise they're all the same. Mostly the same drawer, mostly the same panel for quick access.