Do you recommend any Android launchers?

[Xdqwerty]

My options Nova Launcher, Niagara Launcher, Kvaesitso, Microsoft Launcher, Pixel Launcher, Pear Launcher and Smart launcher, which one of these do you think is the best? (Or one I havent mentioned)

 

[littlesmurf]

I use Nova Launcher, I haven't tried the other ones you mentioned but I really like nova so I'll stick with that.

 

[Xdqwerty]

I use Nova Launcher, I haven't tried the other ones you mentioned but I really like nova so I'll stick with that.

I read it was bought by a spyware company

 

[littlesmurf]

I read it was bought by a spyware company

I'm not sure about that, I have a cracked version though and there's no calling home with it. I checked it with wireshark.

 

[izy]

all thats changed with the buyout 2 year ago is all of the devs except like the main guy got laid off so updates are slower , it hasnt changed otherwise

 

[Delerious]

Oddly enough, I actually kind of like Microsoft Launcher, particularly because my apps are sorted alphabetically in the app menu, and it keeps my most recent apps at the top. Thankfully, too, you can actually turn off a good number of the features you may not use, and you don't have to sign into a Microsoft account to use it.

Haven't tried any other launchers in recent years. I don't remember what I was using before when I had my Axon 7. I remember liking that launcher, though. But as I recall, it became infested with ads after an update in 2017 or 2018.

Anyway, I like the Microsoft Launcher enough not to look for other ones, given a good majority of them are infested with ads. But if someone can recommend something better, I'm all for trying something new.

 

[linuxares]

Lawnchair, close to Pixel without a lot of fluff

 

[Adamsann]

If you want lots of customization, Nova Launcher is a great pick. If you prefer a minimalist design, Niagara Launcher might be more your style. Pixel Launcher gives you a stock Android feel, while Smart Launcher focuses on simplicity and smart features. Kvaesitso is a bit more unique if you're looking for something different. Try a few out and see which one fits your needs best!

 

[Bladexdsl]

nova is the best one IMO i use it on both my phone and tablet

 

[emigre]

Stopped using launchers a while ago because I became basic. Been using Pixels so it hasn't been drastic.

Did used to use Nova a lot back in the day.

 

[Deleted member 320071]

I use Microsoft Launcher. Simple but useful. Better than stock.

 

[hippy dave]

Used to use Nova, have been using Niagara for a few years now

 

[linuxares]

Used to use Nova, have been using Niagara for a few years now

Sadly Nova fired a lot of people. So its not going to get better... actually progressively been worse than most other launchers. I think they became complacent being Nr 1

 

[lwiz]

Microsoft launcher here, customisable enough to be far better than stock and the extra stuff doesn't annoy that much. Additional plus for me as onedrive subscriber (via office) is the launcher cloud backups and restores. Tried others, but none really gel'd with me as launcher does.

And of course, that's as well to spite Google more as my phone is Pixel 8 running Lineage...