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Grace Launcher

A simple launcher with an app list, calendar agenda and music controls
New in version 1.2.1
Grace Launcher 1.2.1
• Icon Designer: global edits update options not overridden per icon, e.g. a custom symbol can inherit global colors.
• Opt-in automatic Icon Designer styling for shortcuts.
• Home apps can show notifications from apps in their Pop-ups.
• Improved compatibility when adding widgets and launching apps.
• Lock the home layout to prevent accidental moves.
• Added app usage time display.
• Refined interactions and animations; tune them in Lab.
Grace Launcher is a free and open-source Android launcher with a clean, list-based home screen.

• Keep your favorite apps close and browse with the alphabet rail.
• View upcoming calendar events and notifications.
• Control your music from the home screen.
• Customize colors, icons and folders with Material You.
• See the weather with Breezy Weather, installed and configured separately.

No ads or tracking. Grace Launcher does not request Internet access. Calendar and notification access are optional and enable the corresponding features.

Requires Android 9 or later.

Versions

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  • Version 1.2.1 (13) suggested Added on Oct 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 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.
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • 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.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • 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.
    • com.galaxyrio.gracelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • org.breezyweather.READ_PROVIDER

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  • New in version 1.2.0
    Grace Launcher 1.2.0
    • Widget Screen right of home: grid widgets; enter via empty-space swipes or Grace Button gestures.
    • App Stack: arrange apps horizontally.
    • Better home sorting; more widgets and Private Space/Work Profile folders.
    • Resizable widgets with improved usability.
    • Larger A-Z swipe trigger area.
    • A-Z double-tap actions, e.g. lock screen.
    • Adjusted Pop-up sensitivity; fine-tune it in Lab.
    • Added home/app list animations.
    • Improved performance.
  • Version 1.2.0 (12) - Added on Oct 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 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.
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • 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.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • 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.
    • com.galaxyrio.gracelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • org.breezyweather.READ_PROVIDER

    Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.1.9
    Grace Launcher 1.1.9
    • Updated the app icon. I hope you like the new design!
    • Grace Button can now be moved, with separate visibility settings for Favorites and App List.
    • Major Icon Designer update: show icons as dots or hide them, and recolor icons using their own colors.
    • Added more theme palette styles.
    • Made Hide Apps and Edit Favorites easier to use.
  • Version 1.1.9 (11) - Added on Oct 16, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 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.
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • 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.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • 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.
    • com.galaxyrio.gracelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • org.breezyweather.READ_PROVIDER

    Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log