A clean, efficient, and minimalist Android launcher that prioritizes simplicity and functionality.

Or download the latest APK from the Releases Section.

• Features
• Getting Started
• Development
• Contributing
• Privacy & Permissions
• License

• Apps are sorted by usage frequency automatically
• Rarely used apps grouped and sorted alphabetically
• App usage stats shown beside each app icon
• Weekly phone usage summary at the bottom
• One-tap uninstall with long-press gesture
• Toggle between smooth grid and list views

• Search apps, contacts, and perform web queries
• Built-in calculator directly in search bar
• Quick links to Play Store, browser, YouTube, and Google Maps
• Tap-to-call, SMS, or WhatsApp directly from contact results

• Time Widget → Tap to open the Clock app
• Date Widget → Tap to open the Calendar app
• Search Bar:
  • Long press → Open Google in browser
  • Double tap → Change wallpaper
  • Calculator support built-in
• Weather Widget:
  • Shows real-time weather and forecast
  • Change API key via Settings
• Battery Widget:
  • Real-time battery percentage display
  • Charging status indicator
  • Always visible on home screen

• Long press focus icon to configure apps allowed during Focus Mode
• Temporarily hide distracting apps
• Set a countdown timer to auto-disable mode
• Cannot exit until timer ends — stay on track
• Visible timer countdown displayed on screen

• Lock any app via settings
• PIN-based authentication before launching locked apps
• Fingerprint unlock supported (if available on your device)
• 1-minute timeout after unlocking — no need to re-enter PIN during that window
• After timeout, locked apps require authentication again
• Ideal for securing sensitive apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.

• Keeps wallpaper black to save battery
• Hides app usage stats and weather updates
• Ideal for low-power or OLED displays

• Add and manage daily tasks directly from the home screen
• Set due time for each task
• Assign priority: High, Medium, or Low
• Enable recurring tasks: Daily, Weekly, or Custom
• Mark tasks as complete with visual strikethrough
• Tap "Add Todo" to schedule tasks with advanced options
• Persistent task tracking with clean UI

• View unread notification count badge
• Quick access to recent notifications on home screen
• Swipe to dismiss notifications directly from launcher
• Tap notifications to open the related app
• Requires notification access permission

• Full-featured calculator directly on home screen
• Basic Mode: Standard arithmetic operations
• Scientific Mode: Advanced functions (sin, cos, log, etc.)
• Converter Mode: Unit conversions and base conversions
• Calculation history with easy access
• Toggle between radians and degrees

• Set usage timers for individual apps
• Quick presets: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes
• Custom timer duration support
• Automatic app closure when timer expires
• Helps manage screen time and app usage

• Organize apps by type (Social, Productivity, Games, etc.)
• Filter apps by category
• Smart grouping of rarely used apps

• Mark apps as favorites for quick access
• Toggle between "Favorites Only" and "Show All Apps" modes
• Customize which apps appear in main list
• Quick access to your most-used apps

• Share APK files of installed apps
• Access from app context menu or dock
• Share via any installed app (Bluetooth, email, messaging, etc.)
• Useful for backing up apps or sharing with others

• Add Android widgets from other apps
• Full widget management system
• Configure and customize widgets on home screen
• Support for all standard Android widgets

• First-run setup wizard
• Guided introduction to key features
• Permission requests with explanations
• Quick start guide for new users

• Tap "Add Income" or "Add Expense" to track your finances
• Monthly income and expenses tracked automatically
• Long press on Balance to view recent transaction history
• Add custom descriptions to your transactions
• Net savings computed for the current month
• Lightweight, offline-first design

• Import/Export Data: Backup or restore your launcher settings and data
• Reset App Usage Stats: Start fresh any time
• Change Display Style: Toggle between grid and list view easily
• Update Weather API Key: Use your personal API key from openweathermap.org
• Manage App Locks: Configure PIN and fingerprint authentication
• App Timer Settings: Configure default timer durations
• Widget Management: Add, remove, and configure widgets
• Workspace Configuration: Customize workspace layouts

Use voice in the search bar for fast interactions.

Permissions Required: Contacts, Phone, SMS

Launch requires minimal permissions:

• Contacts → for contact search and quick actions
• SMS → to send messages
• Phone → to make calls
• Storage → for notes, wallpapers, and backups
• Usage Stats → for app usage tracking and sorting (optional)
• Notification Access → for notifications widget (optional)
• Location → for weather widget location-based forecasts (optional)
• Audio → for voice search functionality (optional)

All permissions are optional except for core launcher functionality. You can use the launcher with minimal permissions and enable additional features as needed.

1. Install the app
2. Grant requested permissions
3. Set "Launch" as your default launcher
4. Choose your preferred layout (Grid/List)
5. Add your favorite apps to the dock
6. Start exploring and customizing

• Android Studio (Hedgehog or later recommended)
• JDK 11 or higher
• Android SDK with API level 24+ (minimum) and API level 35 (target)
• Gradle 8.8.0+ (included via wrapper)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/guruswarupa/launch.git
   cd launch

2. Open the project in Android Studio

3. Sync Gradle files and wait for dependencies to download

4. Build the project:

   ./gradlew build

5. Run on an emulator or device:

   ./gradlew installDebug

For detailed development setup instructions, see DEVELOPMENT.md.

launch/
├── app/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── main/
│   │   │   ├── java/com/guruswarupa/launch/  # Main source code
│   │   │   ├── res/                          # Resources (layouts, drawables, etc.)
│   │   │   └── AndroidManifest.xml
│   │   ├── androidTest/                      # Instrumented tests
│   │   └── test/                             # Unit tests
│   └── build.gradle.kts                      # App-level build config
├── gradle/
│   └── libs.versions.toml                    # Dependency versions
└── build.gradle.kts                           # Project-level build config

• Kotlin - Primary programming language
• Jetpack Compose - Modern UI toolkit
• AndroidX - Android support libraries
• Room - Local database
• Material Design 3 - UI components

./gradlew assembleRelease

The APK will be generated at app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details on:

• How to report bugs
• How to suggest features
• How to submit pull requests
• Code style and standards
• Development workflow

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Make your changes
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
6. Open a Pull Request

For more details, see CONTRIBUTING.md.

This project is licensed under the MIT License with additional restrictions. See the LICENSE file for details.

Note: This software may not be sold, rebranded, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.