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Android users who don't use the stock launcher - what launcher do you use, and what do you like about it? (nom.mom)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by mom@nom.mom to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Maybe something for the Pixel phones? I've been using ADW for a long time now, and was wondering what some frequently used launchers are. (I used Cyanogen for a long time, too.)

There are lists all over the internet, but I'm interested in what the Lemmy crowd likes. Thanks!

Edit: Thanks guys - a few of these were on my radar, some I hadn’t heard of or seen in the Play/f-droid lists. Having the reasons why you like each of them helps me figure out what I want from a launcher (for instance, the purchase of Nova by a company known for its data collection is a big turn-off even though it seems loved) - since you guys laid out some pros and cons of a bunch of launchers, it gives me a better picture!

Edit 2: You guys, this is a great resource for figuring out which launchers look like something worth trying (for me), and which ones are in the stores but not what I'm looking for. Without just trying them all, that is... And considering that I hadn't even heard of all of them...

This has been a huge help for me, and I hope some others out there got something out of the post! I should be replying to everyone, but I'm not ... Sorry. But I did read everything and have already started compiling a list in my head, and started tagging and categorizing. And those who included screen shots and links and lists and opinions and FOSS alternatives/forks - they helped! This whole thing helped!

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[–] mazeman0@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Ruthless launcher! Came from a Pixel to Samsung and can't deal with their UI. Ruthless allows mostly replicating the Pixel look I'm used to.

Probably not very helpful for you on a Pixel, but maybe it helps someone else :)

[–] Venomnik0@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Nova honestly. Though it looks rather vanilla but its what i live with.

[–] cujo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

SmartLauncher, here! I love the way it categorizes my apps for me. I like to have a few frequently used apps on my homepage with everything else tucked neatly away in my app drawer... Unfortunately most other launchers I've used alphabetize your apps all together, which I hate. If I feel like playing a game but I'm not sure which one I swipe to my Games page and just peruse them, for example.

[–] N00b22@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Do the OEM launchers count?

In that case, One UI Home

[–] toototabon@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

indistractable

[–] vox@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

lawnchair, stopped using it after buying a Samsung tho, i really like the oneui home.
love the ability to rearrange and organize the app list as well as the homescreen.
lacks customization options tho...

[–] LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I've been using the Arc Launcher for years now, purely for the reason that it looks rad as FUK. Probably better functioning launchers out there, but Arc Launcher looks cool lol

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I would have loved to keep using ADW2, but it got extremely outdated and started having compatibility issues. I used it since the first major version, now legacy ADW.

Now I use and love Nova (stable branch).

[–] RatzChatsubo@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I've been using Apex launcher for years

[–] gothicdecadence@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I used Nova for years, but it felt increasingly outdated so I switched to Action Launcher. Then it too started to feel outdated after a few years so I switched to Smart Launcher, which I've been loving. I miss AL's side drawer but SL has a lot to offer if you want something slick and simple, with custom widgets and layouts. I recommend you check it out!

[–] cntzr0@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Bit of an odd one, but after the Nova Launcher fiasco I tried several launchers also listen in this thread but landed on Hyperion Launcher in the end. Simple, clean and supports icon themes. Did the trick for me.

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[–] aio2@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Bliss launcher for the win

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