This is a twofer.
Combatant 1: Google.
Once every time period of questionable length, Google gives me an Android pop-up that I can’t dismiss. This is to “comply” with the EU law. They want me to be extra sure of my rights to choose and want to know which search engine I’m using for the Android search widget and Chrome.
Well, as a matter of fact, I use Google! So I tell them that. I hope it makes them happy.
Combatant 2: ME
…I fucking hate the Android search bar and I’m this close to installing an alternative launcher just to get rid of it.
Also I use Firefox.
(What do you call it when there’s two parties who want the same thing, but there’s an arbitrary pointless grudge that both of them can see?)
Nova launcher is good for getting rid of the search bar. I think it does other stuff but that’s all I use it for.
been using nova for 10 years. since they started collecting data, I’ve been trying to find an equal foss alternative, but i need to have my apps in folders on the home screen and in the app drawer. nothing quite does that.
Nova also adds that quick menu with most used apps and recently used apps. And that also includes a search bar that will search installed apps by default but can be configured to search the web with your browser and search engine of choice. I used those features a lot, but these days I use Niagara.
I’ve never seen this. Having been a Nova user for other reasons for years, I’m going to say it’s working.