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Since a few folks seem unaware of this, I'm posting anew for visibility.

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[-] Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc 14 points 1 month ago

Yikes! I've been using it since like 2018 and liking it. Any alternatives?

[-] spiritedpause@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago

You can find some solid open source alternatives here, the ones I like most are Lawn Chair and Kvæsitso:

https://alternativeto.net/software/nova-launcher/?license=opensource

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[-] aleph@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

That's the outdated version.

It's best to use the latest nightly build from here:

https://lawnchair.app/

[-] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks for the pointers.

Now running lawnchair. Just wish it had app updates via f-droid or store...

[-] aleph@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Yup, it's been some time since there was a coherent team development effort being made on it. Until they get their act together, maybe using Obtanium would work?

[-] merde@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

why is it "best"?

not baiting, just curious. it's an offline app that functions correctly. Why would i need to keep it up to date like an os or a browser or a host file?

[-] aleph@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

More features, bug fixes, and better compatibility with the lastest version of Android.

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