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Ion Launcher

A beautiful, functional and customizable launcher
New in version y24-v12
Implemented individual icon & label customization for each icon
Changed long press popups
Added a hidden apps screen, that can be opened through launcher settings or search

Made some rounded rectangles in the UI smoother
Made wallpaper setting screen prettier

Improved nested adaptive icon reshaping
Improved icon pack compatibility

Made hidden apps not show up in suggestions
Fixed incorrect sorting in app drawer
Fixed media player not opening its app when clicked
Fixed some crashes
Small: The launcher is made to take up as little space as possible (within reason)

Unobtrusive: Elements are arranged in an optimal way for muscle memory and reachability

Productive: The launcher shows you relevant information on the home screen when its needed

Elegant: The design does not take a back seat in this launcher, the default setup looks great, and you can make it look even better with a couple adjustments

Versions

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  • Version y24-v12 (13) suggested Added on Sep 12, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • android.permission.ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
    • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
    • adjust your wallpaper size
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • one.zagura.IonLauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version y24-v11 (12) - Added on Aug 31, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • android.permission.ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
    • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
    • adjust your wallpaper size
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • one.zagura.IonLauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log