I have tried alot of launchers but never really settled on one that meets all my needs. I have also read all the threads on reddit about FOSS launchers.
My preferences:
- Multiple pages
- Widgets on home screen
- search function; app/contacts/ddg
The closest one yet is NeoLauncher, but the search function is not quite there I reckon.
Any suggestions?
31 Comments
arirr@social.fossware.space · 4 pts · 3y
I use Neo launcher and then have KISS launcher for searching.
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
How do you use two launchers at the same time?
noodlejetski@geddit.social · 3 pts · 3y
arirr@social.fossware.space · 2 pts · 3y
This. It isn't the same as having search built nativly into the launcher, but I'm not using any other assist app and therefor that usage slot is open.
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
Stupid question, but how would I also get the possibility to receive shortcuts from an app?Letas say a contact in Signal?
noodlejetski@geddit.social · 3 pts · 3y
Confident_Love@social.fossware.space · 4 pts · 3y
Neo Launcher, working for me. Try playing with these options
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
Sadly its buggy for me. The search function just searches for either web or apps. I have fiddled around with everything.
mobcharacter@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Have you tried lawnchair?
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
Yep, the widgets can not be resized to be very small, compare with Neo launcher and you'll see the difference.
Kiritsugu_Emiya@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y
Kvaesitso launcher
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
I have tried it but it has no second page and no widgets on the home screen without a swipe, can you tell me how you did these two?
Kiritsugu_Emiya@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y
I am not sure what you mean by second page, but widgets can be added in home screen when toggle of "fill the entire screen height" from settings under clocks section.
BloodSlut@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
How important is having app icons and pages for you? If its something you're willing to compromise with then I would suggest mLauncher. Its very minimal but it's almost entirely searched based. I wasn't too keen on the idea at first but I have gotten used to it and it feels very fast and efficient overall.
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
I tried it now. I want the option of having widgets on my homescreen, I did not see that option. And from my point of view, the search functionality is not anywhere near Kvaesitso or Kisslauncher.
Tucumano88@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 3y
Same here, a very nice search launcher and doesn't use almost any resources
markkdark@lemmy.ml · -1 pts · 3y
AIO launcher is simple and clean and functional. Try it: https://aiolauncher.app/
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
Is this FOSS?
markkdark@lemmy.ml · -3 pts · 3y
I don't know...ask maintainer.
noodlejetski@geddit.social · 3 pts · 3y
markkdark@lemmy.ml · -3 pts · 3y
I missed the question that you were looking for a foss. And I'm not the one posting " it". You've probably missed something yourself, especially if English is not my language.
LucidDaemon@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 3y
NettoHikari@social.fossware.space · 5 pts · 3y
I can't find any source code for that through a quick search. Please note that this is a community for free and open source Android software. Many of us here don't endorse closed source software at all.
This is just a heads-up. I'm not going to remove this.
LucidDaemon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Shit didn't realize the community! My bad!
NettoHikari@social.fossware.space · 2 pts · 3y
Don't worry about it. ❤️ This is the Fediverse, not Reddit. I hate powermods, but a thread should at least stay somewhat on topic.
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
I tried to find it on github, is it FOSS?
jcrabapple@lemmy.world · -3 pts · 3y
Ruthless launcher
NettoHikari@social.fossware.space · 5 pts · 3y
I can only find a GitHub page for translations for Ruthless Launcher. Is it actually FOSS? Please note that this is a community for free and open source Android software.
ObliviousOwl@lemmy.one · 1 pts · 3y
I can't get the searchbar to show results for apps and at the same time offer to search the web.