Dragon Launcher

Fast and efficient Android launcher based on gestures and minimalism

New in version 4.3.0 (Nounou)

4.3.0 (Wyvern)
2026-09-28
[NEW]
* Complete rework of points gesture system
* Complete rework of initialization feature
[IMPROVED]
* load settings after backup to sync states
* Small UI enhancements
* Centralized permissions system

Dragon Launcher is a highly customizable Android launcher focused on speed and efficiency.

The main Idea of this launcher is to launch your apps via gestures.
You can customize your list of fast access apps easily in the settings,and also use the app drawer to pick an app and launch it automatically

Author: Elnix90
License: GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
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Version 4.3.0 (Nounou) (67) suggested Added on Oct 01, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- Access hidden profiles
  
  Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- 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.BIND_APPWIDGET
- expand/collapse status bar
  
  Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read basic telephony status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the basic telephony features of the device.
- 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.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- set an alarm
  
  Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
- moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.ACCESS_FONTS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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New in version 4.2.1 (Nounou)

4.2.1 (Nounou)
2026-09-21
[NEW]
* Search icon action in drawer
* Configure drawer alignment (top/bottom)
* Option to disable the google lockdown warning
* Preset import button
[IMPROVED]
* Wellbeing feature rework by Lucky
[FIXED]
* Multi select apps pickers
* Status bar layers visibility bug
* Foreign widgets were blocking dragging

Version 4.2.1 (Nounou) (66) - Added on Sep 22, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- Access hidden profiles
  
  Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- 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.BIND_APPWIDGET
- expand/collapse status bar
  
  Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read basic telephony status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the basic telephony features of the device.
- 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.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- set an alarm
  
  Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
- moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.ACCESS_FONTS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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New in version 4.2.0 (Nounou)

4.2.0 (Nounou)
2026-09-13
[NEW]
* Color themes Easter egg
* Pulsing options for hold to activate arc
* Welcome screen complete refactor
* Presets in hold and line settings (users must complete them)
[IMPROVED]
* Small startup perf improvements
* Points/Nest Settings,widgets screens and color tab UI refactor
[FIXED]
* Crash with color picker
* apps package name showing for 1 frame before Label
* Minor small UI/UX bugs and / or internal logic

Version 4.2.0 (Nounou) (65) - Added on Sep 15, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- Access hidden profiles
  
  Allows the app to access hidden profiles.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- 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.BIND_APPWIDGET
- expand/collapse status bar
  
  Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
- android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
- close other apps
  
  Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read basic telephony status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the basic telephony features of the device.
- 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.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- set wallpaper
  
  Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- set an alarm
  
  Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.
- moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.ACCESS_FONTS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- org.elnix.dragonlauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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