Launchers (Android)

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On Android, launchers are apps to change to layout and functionality of the home screen and maybe other aspects of Android.

There are several things about the usual layout on Android, that I don't really like, so I've spend some time trying out various launchers - With mixed results.

Requirements

What I'm looking for in a launcher:

  • Remove the dock
  • Have an "infinite scrolling home screen" - So I can put their icons and widgets exactly as I like, clustered in groups with some space in between. Nice extra if I could put e.g., horizontal lines between clusters
  • Increase the number of icons I can put on the home screen

Experiences

I tried out a couple of launchers:

  • AIO Launcher: Quite interesting, including infinite scrolling, but a bit overwhelming when trying it out
  • Niagara: Apps become accessible through an alphabetical menu on the home screen - Not what I am looking for
  • Nova Launcher is quite nice, but doesn't have infinite scrolling
  • One UI Home: Default Samsun launcher on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Not a bad Android launcher, but not what I'm looking for
  • Smart Launcher 6: Not impressed. No infinite scrolling

See also

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