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this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2023
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Been using Lawn Chair for the past year or so. Looks good, does what I want and stays out of my way the rest of the time. Top marks for me.
It's also FOSS and respects your privacy. Also very lightweight.
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I use Niagara Launcher mostly for the minimalist look. But also because Nova was bought by an analytics company a bit ago.
Niagara my beloved.
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I've been using nova launcher prime since forever. Make a backup on my old phone when getting a new one, and import it on the new phone.
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I've been using Nova for years and I have no complaints.
I absolutely love Nova Launcher Pro. Easy to get to what I need. Also integrates with sesame and Delta icon pack.
Since i bought Niagara Launcher my phone(s) feel very fluent and contemporary. I'd say the best piece of software I bought for Android.
Second this. Niagara Launcher allows me so much easier access to apps. Cleaner home page and all apps in an easy to navigate alphabetical list. Super easy
Niagara is the best! Never needed any other launcher
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I use neolauncher Not quite nova but okay once you set it up
You can grab it on fdroid or directly on GitHub https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher
Thanks. I was looking for a Nova replacement.
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NOVA. Every single time I've tried an alternate launcher, I always return to NOVA within 24 hours.
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KISS Launcher for me. Minimal UI so you can see your wallpaper, decent search and open source. I'm surprised there aren't more mentions of it here actually.
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Lawnchair Launcher. But the version they have on GitHub.
I would use Pixel Launcher if it was possible to remove this silly, oversized, search box from the home screen.
@M_Reimer I got lawnchair thru f droid, but my pixel is pretty old. I'm not sure if it gets updates.
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Nova Launcher Prime. The only one I stuck too, and never managed to leave.
I used Niagara Launcher, but it's not free, so I moved to Lawnchair 12.1. I also really like Kvaesitso launcher
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I love Niagara Launcher. simple, yet very effective.
I use Action Launcher, great for doing things from your home screen without needing a bunch of widgets. Also Samsung's One Hand Operation app is a lifesaver, no need to awkwardly shift my plone down to reach the notification shade.
Another vote for action launcher. Switched back to it after Nova was sold off. I have had the same basic home screen for years now, and because everything is so easily accessible using covers/folders etc, most of my single home screen is a picture of the cat
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Niagara Launcher. It's a very clean and simple launcher and perfect if you have around 8 top apps with the way it's designed, but still very easy to navigate all other apps. Definitely recommend you give it a go
I have been using Niagara for a couple of years now, and I have absolutely fallen in love with it since.
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I've been using smart-launcher for years now, and it's what I'm used to, gestures and a nice app menu that automtically categorises applications is nice.
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Niagra Launcher, by far. It has totally changed the way I used my phone in a speedy way.
I use Kvaesitso, and have used it for a while now. I like it! https://kvaesitso.mm20.de/
I don't think it gets bonus points though
Neo launcher for me. it's on fdroid.
it's not perfect and can get buggy, but once you set it up, and don't mess with the settings too much. it's acceptable replacement for Nova launcher.
Had nova prime, but switched after the buyout
... what buyout?
Branch, an analytics company.
Yeah... What buyout? I have it in Graphene, with no permissions granted and only as a secondary launcher while i was considering my options, since Neo sometimes doesn't update new installed apps for a while...
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If you want to try something alternative check out "niagara launcher". You need some time to get used to it, but the UX is really clever IMO
Niagara, Lawnchair, Kvaesitso, Olauncher
I use the KISS launcher. It's on both Play Store and F-Droid.
Stupid simple and really nice looking imo
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AIO launcher.
Looks nothing like a regular launcher, but works great for me, can have calendar, news, tasks etc all in one convenient scrolling home screen
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Niagara launcher is the one. Once you get used to it it's a game changer.
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