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L9

Home screen launcher for D-pad and T9 keypad phones
New in version 0.10.2
- Smaller and faster: the app is now optimized at build time
Launcher on 9 keys. A home screen for phones with a physical keypad and no touchscreen: number
keys launch your apps, the d-pad moves the selection.

Features:

* App slots 1-9, each launched directly by its number key
* Browse every installed app with T9 search
* Left/Right as two more shortcuts to apps of your choice
* Speed dial: hold a digit and press Call to call an assigned contact
* Today's and tomorrow's calendar entries above the app list
* A notification indicator and a low-battery warning
* Reorder, rename and reassign slots from the keypad
* Import and export all settings as a single file
* An in-app manual covering every key

No internet permission, no ads, no analytics, no third-party libraries. Everything stays on the
device.

Part of Nine, a suite of apps for keypad phones: https://nine.furrer.life

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 0.10.2 (16) suggested Added on Oct 12, 2026

    This version requires Android 14 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • directly call phone numbers
      Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.

    Download APK 145 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 0.10.1
    - Holding * opens Settings once; the release no longer also counts as a tap
    - Holding OK or a number to choose a menu entry no longer types into the screen behind it
    - Importing settings with a different font applies it right away
  • Version 0.10.1 (15) - Added on Oct 06, 2026

    This version requires Android 14 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • directly call phone numbers
      Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.

    Download APK 2.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 0.10.0
    - Clock and agenda times follow the system 12h/24h setting
    - All-day events show on the right day in every time zone
    - The calendar loads in the background
    - A picked app is no longer lost if home is recreated, and the highlight stays on the slot you just linked
    - The notification dot goes away when access is revoked
  • Version 0.10.0 (14) - Added on Oct 05, 2026

    This version requires Android 14 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • directly call phone numbers
      Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.

    Download APK 2.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log