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Alternative to Nova Launcher (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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:

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?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (5 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That link is a Minecraft launcher, not sure that's the correct project? Or am I missing something? :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Fuck me. Fixed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

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