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Dragon Launcher

Fast and efficient Android launcher based on gestures and minimalism
New in version 4.5.2 (Komodo)
4.5.2 (Komodo)
2026-10-14
[IMPROVED]
* Improved categories UI in the drawer
[FIXED]
* Crash in wellbeing tab
* Crash in app categories when duplicate key is present
* Cycle action fix
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

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 4.5.2 (Komodo) (73) suggested Added on Oct 16, 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

    Download APK 8.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 4.5.1 (Komodo)
    4.5.1 (Komodo)
    2026-10-12
    [NEW]
    * More fine-grained dialogs for reset and improved UX
    * Option to delete all points when deleting a nest
    * Add Russian in app locales config
    [IMPROVED]
    * Applied numerous fixes to the whole codebase, removing unused ressources
    [FIXED]
    * Crash when having no glow on shapes
    * Point icons loading that was desynchronized from the drawer icons
  • Version 4.5.1 (Komodo) (72) - Added on Oct 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
    • 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

    Download APK 8.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 4.5.0 (Komodo)
    4.5.0 (Komodo)
    2026-10-11
    [NEW]
    * Permissions tab in settings
    * 2 modes for the dragging overlay, to choose whether to render the nests or not
    * Add a new workspace: the apps not yet in the nests
    * New settings to make the categories openable by clicking on them (and apps)
    [IMPROVED]
    * Small UI improvements everywhere
    [FIXED]
    * Big icons loading issue due to race-conditions in core points logic
    * Small issues with reset behavior
  • Version 4.5.0 (Komodo) (71) - Added on Oct 14, 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

    Download APK 8.3 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log