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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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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.
I really enjoyed Lawnchair for some time. Been trying Niagara for a few months as well. Lawnchair is my favorite for it's simplicity.
Kiss launcher all the way! It basically works like the windows start menu. Type the first few letters of the app name, press enter and it starts.
You can also add keywords to apps and those will get searched as well.
It's purely awesome. And it combines really nicely with my Fairberry physical keyboard attachment.
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
SimpleLauncher. Does everything I need it to and nothing more.
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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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
I'm using CalyxOS's default launcher, but on regular Android I pretty much always use Nova launcher.
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 :-)
Let's see that home page!
Nothing too fancy on the surface, but what's hidden is that every folder has 4 swipe actions so I can launch a different app or action with each - 48 in total, plus other desktop gestures.
The clock, music, charge, weather widget is my own design, in KLWP. When I swipe into my second screen (a full page calendar widget) they slide off the screen (up, down, left, right) so as not to obscure the calendar. Also, two other info panels hidden behind invisible touch points - one for international timezones and one showing fixtures and useful links for my football team, Dunfermline Athletic.
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lawnchair
Got my Pixel 7 yesterday and love the stock launcher, but I just can't stay away from Niagara. It's just too efficient
Niagara launcher is the one. Once you get used to it it's a game changer.
Smart launcher for me. The automatic app sorting along with its ambient theme is super awesome. Highly recommend it.
Trying to pivot to an alternative since Nova was sold but I just can't find anything that matches it feature for feature. Like Niagara but not something I want to use always. I just really depend on the app swiping functionality on Nova and the customizable gestures like double tap to prompt my remote.
But there is a cool launch aUG. lets you swipe a letter of an alphabet with a stylus or your finger and all your apps with that letter pop up. If it had landscape mode support and search function in the app drawer I would use it a lot more
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I'm this weird person who loves the pixel but at the same time tries to degoogle myself. Meaning I have a Pixel 7 Pro with Nova launcher. I think it works okay!
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