Hello 👋
Disclaimer I would switch to try grapheneos if I could currently my phone from Verizon apparently can not have it’s bootloader unlocked so…
I am looking for launcher suggestions that are maybe less intrusive if that’s possible. I mostly just want to get rid of the Google search at the bottom and the ‘at a glance’ at the top of the home page I can’t figure it out.
Edit: forgot my phone model ‘Pixel 8 Pro’
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There is a 3rd party launcher issue on Pixels that will some times freeze the UI. It has to do with the use of the recents menu. It has been the bane of my existence on my pixel 6 for 18 months. Didn’t used to do it. It could be easily fixed by Google but they won’t.
See this comment
This happens on my Pixel as well. I forget which launcher I use but I keep the icon on my homescreen so I can just hold it to get the app info and force stop it.
I set up a tasker intent that launches the pixel launcher then my kills it after 1 second followed by a restart of total launcher. This works well Got it as a quick settings tile. I use total launcher but it does it with lawn chair as well. Factory reset didn’t help.
As a counterpoint, I’ve been using Lawnchair on my Pixel 4, 6, and 8, on stock, LineageOS, and GrapheneOS, and never had this happen to me.
I use Kvaesitso and I love it https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/de.mm20.launcher2.release/
Switching the launcher will almost do ZERO for your privacy. Just to let you know.
Anyhow, you could check out the “F-Droid” App Store, which is populated with the most privacy respecting open source apps out there. It also has some launchers.
Or you could at least check apps on Exodus for trackers.
I figured it wouldn’t do much or anything for privacy but figured it would be worth an ask. Thanks
I will try lawnshair first to see how I like thanks 👍 looks good
I wish it had folders in the app drawer
Yeah, it lacks a lot of features. Feeds don’t work either.
Not a fan of feeds and I don’t need them but I get its annoying for some people. I can’t find a good launcher with folders, up to date and with some customization
Most foss launchers I’ve tried are terrible. LawnChair is the only one that stood out the most.
If you want something completely different check out the KISS launcher or Kvaesito.
I know It’s not FOSS but I love Niagara Launcher maybe give it a shot and if you want to you can just cut off it’s internet access
I use Discreet Launcher on the same phone
Yes, there are many options.
I saved a thread a while back when I was looking for a new launcher too.
If you want something minimalistic, you can try mine: Mere Launcher
