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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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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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[–] moonleay@etaorion.org 1 points 1 year ago

I am currently using LineageOS and I just prefer the design and feel of the "Olauncher clutter free". It just werks and does not offer any distractions.

[–] mjdj@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.execbit.aiolauncher

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[–] aio2@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Bliss launcher for the win

[–] cntzr0@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year 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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[–] gothicdecadence@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year 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!

[–] Lord_Logjam@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Before this phone (Pixel 6) I used either Nova or Action for a long long time.

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

[–] vox@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 1 year 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

[–] BeyonderTheGreat@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Lawnchair launcher, its simpler than pocp launcher, and I can change icon pack of individual app.

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