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Launch

A clean, efficient, and minimalist Android launcher that prioritizes simplicity and functionality.

Get it on F-Droid

Or download the latest APK from the Releases Section.


✨ Features

🔍 Smart App Management

  • Apps are sorted by usage frequency automatically
  • Rarely used apps grouped and sorted alphabetically
  • App usage stats shown beside each app icon
  • Weekly phone usage summary at the bottom
  • One-tap uninstall with long-press gesture
  • Toggle between smooth grid and list views

🔎 Smart Universal Search

  • Search apps, contacts, and perform web queries
  • Built-in calculator directly in search bar
  • Quick links to Play Store, browser, YouTube, and Google Maps
  • Tap-to-call, SMS, or WhatsApp directly from contact results

⚡ Quick Actions

  • Time Widget → Tap to open the Clock app
  • Date Widget → Tap to open the Calendar app
  • Search Bar:
    • Long press → Open Google in browser
    • Double tap → Change wallpaper
    • Calculator support built-in
  • Weather Widget:
    • Shows real-time weather and forecast
    • Change API key via Settings

🧩 Dock Customization

  • Add and organize favorite apps
  • Create and manage dock app groups
  • Rename or remove dock items via long-press
  • Customize number of dock apps and layout

🔕 Focus Mode

  • Long press focus icon to configure apps allowed during Focus Mode
  • Temporarily hide distracting apps
  • Set a countdown timer to auto-disable mode
  • Cannot exit until timer ends — stay on track
  • Visible timer countdown displayed on screen

🔐 App Lock

  • Lock any app via settings
  • PIN-based authentication before launching locked apps
  • Fingerprint unlock supported (if available on your device)
  • 1-minute timeout after unlocking — no need to re-enter PIN during that window
  • After timeout, locked apps require authentication again
  • Ideal for securing sensitive apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.

🔋 Power Saver Mode

  • Keeps wallpaper black to save battery
  • Hides app usage stats and weather updates
  • Ideal for low-power or OLED displays

✅ Todo List Widget (Now Smarter)

  • Add and manage daily tasks directly from the home screen
  • Set due time for each task
  • Assign priority: High, Medium, or Low
  • Enable recurring tasks: Daily, Weekly, or Custom
  • Mark tasks as complete with visual strikethrough
  • Tap "Add Todo" to schedule tasks with advanced options
  • Persistent task tracking with clean UI

💰 Finance Tracker

  • Tap "Add Income" or "Add Expense" to track your finances
  • Monthly income and expenses tracked automatically
  • Long press on Balance to view recent transaction history
  • Add custom descriptions to your transactions
  • Net savings computed for the current month
  • Lightweight, offline-first design

⚙️ Settings Features

  • Import/Export Data: Backup or restore your launcher settings and data
  • Reset App Usage Stats: Start fresh any time
  • Change Display Style: Toggle between grid and list view easily
  • Update Weather API Key: Use your personal API key from openweathermap.org

🤏 Gestures Guide

Gesture Result
Tap Time Widget Opens Clock app
Tap Date Widget Opens Calendar app
Long Press Search Bar Opens Google in browser
Double Tap Search Bar Opens wallpaper picker
Long Press App Icon Opens uninstall prompt
Long Press Dock App Remove or rename app
Type in Search Bar Instant calculator
Long Press Focus Icon Enter Focus Mode setup
Long Press Balance View transaction history

🎙️ Voice Commands

Use voice in the search bar for fast interactions.

Command Example Action
Call Swaroop Starts a phone call
Message Swaroop Opens SMS app
WhatsApp Swaroop Opens WhatsApp chat
Send hi to Swaroop Sends WhatsApp message
Search weather tomorrow Google search
Open YouTube Launches YouTube
Uninstall WhatsApp Opens uninstall screen
Bangalore to Mysore Opens Google Maps with route

Permissions Required: Contacts, Phone, SMS


🔐 Privacy & Permissions

Launch requires minimal permissions:

  • Contacts → for contact search
  • SMS → to send messages
  • Phone → to make calls
  • Storage → for notes, wallpapers, and backups

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Install the app
  2. Grant requested permissions
  3. Set "Launch" as your default launcher
  4. Choose your preferred layout (Grid/List)
  5. Add your favorite apps to the dock
  6. Start exploring and customizing

🛠️ Contributing

Want to improve Launch? Submit issues or pull requests — all contributions are welcome!


📄 License

Licensed under the terms specified in the LICENSE file.

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