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Just got a new work phone: Galaxy S22. Wanted a pixel but it was out of stock in our internal allocation. Already tired of samsung's UI and interested in something new.

So what do you like? Bonus points if it works with android enterprise's profile mode dual app drawers.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

T-UI. Probably not everyones cup of tea, but its hard to go back.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Niagara, Lawnchair, Kvaesitso, Olauncher

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I use the Windows launcher, it's really smooth.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Despite the privacy issues after the buyout, I'm still using Nova Launcher.

On the work phone I'm using the Microsoft one and it's surprisingly good too. It's not quite as customisable as Nova but it does a fair amount as well. I like the configurable leftmost screen, it's like a powered up widget viewer.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I use productivity launcher. Its very barebones, works well, quick access to my apps and it's not bright and colorful so my phone is a little less appealing to look at and might reduce my screen time a tiny bit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Haha 😂 I'll check it out, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ratio Launcher ! Nothing compares, i always end up going back to it . Not most customizable but it being well designed more than makes up for it . I hope they open source it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Looks interesting, I'll check it out! Do you like the combined messages / conversations feature?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I have an S22+ and I've been using one UI for years now. What do you find inadequate about it if you don't mind my asking?

I have found samsung's software to be the most feature complete android experience so far.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I use ADW because when I switched phones my new version of Android didn't have the carousel home screen and it was the first one I found 😅

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

OLauncher, it's FOSS, minimalist, simple and available on F-Droid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Smart Launcher. It feels more polished than Nova Launcher, and has most of the features I'd expect from an alternate launcher.

With that said tho, I'm actually using the stock Pixel launcher because... Why not, it's not really bad.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Since gestures don't work with 3rd party launchers, I am stuck with the default one. Hope Google fixes this issue.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

SimpleLauncher. Does everything I need it to and nothing more.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

before I got a pixel I used Action Launcher to have a clean, stock-enough, look no idea if it's still getting any updates but it would still be my go-to anyday

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I'm using CalyxOS's default launcher, but on regular Android I pretty much always use Nova launcher.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

After many years with Nova, I dumped it after the sale, and tried a few. MS Launcher was pretty good, but I settled on Total Launcher.

Very, very customisable, although a bit of a learning curve. I have a feeling I'm only scratching the surface of what it can do, but that's enough for me :-)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

SmartLauncher, no contest.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Tell us why. I've never used it. What's the feature that keeps you there?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Okay, so I really really like KISS launcher. KISS stands for keep it simple stupid and that should tell you all there is to know about the launcher. It is a search based launcher, you can do quick calculations, one click call/text your contacts, configure additional search engines (eg: you can search directly on YouTube, Maps, Google or just open an url directly). No matter what I try it never satisfies as much as KISS, I find it an hassle to go through the icons searching fot your app. It is available on F-Droid

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Square Home is utterly fantastic. For those that have a Fold like me, it's compatible with that too :D I made it look a lot like Windows Phone because I loved that vibe.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Wow that looks nice! Neat that it works so well with the fold form-factor.

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