About Lynx Launcher
Lynx Launcher is a customizable replacement for your home screen 📲 that provides a focused, clean and unobtrusive user interface. Inspired by the Gnome Desktop Environment™ for Linux, Lynx Launcher offers all functionaliti
Lynx Launcher is a customizable replacement for your home screen 📲 that provides a focused, clean and unobtrusive user interface.
Inspired by the Gnome Desktop Environment™ for Linux, Lynx Launcher offers all functionalities of a modern home screen without being too complex or distracting.
Features:
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No distractions or superfluous functions
All available functions are carefully chosen to not clutter the launcher with unnecessary distractions and provide a clean look. You can also hide Applications you cannot uninstall but don't want to see.
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Customization options
Change the position of the dock, text size, desktop grids, search bar visibility, notification dots(*) and more.
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Fast navigation and gestures
Applications, favorites, search and desktop are all reachable with just a single swipe. Want to open a shortcut, setting, app or see a contact using a gesture? No problem!
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See your favorite applications and contacts at one place
The favorites screen will show you all your favorite applications and contacts for easy and fast access.
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Extended search functionality
The in-app search function allows you to search for apps, contacts, shortcuts, settings and can be used as a calculator or to start an online search using a search engine of your choice.
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Theming for launcher and icons
You can use your favorite icon theme from Google Play, change the shape of the adaptive icons(*) or even change the whole theme of the Launcher.
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Dark mode support
Choose whether Lynx Launcher should use a dark or a light theme or when the dark theme should be used. You can also change the dark mode individually for parts of the app.
Lynx Launcher is being actively developed. Take a look at the roadmap to see what features will be added in the future: https://www.lynxlauncher.de/roadmap.html
Community and Support:
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FAQ: https://www.lynxlauncher.de/faq.html
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Discord: www.lynxlauncher.de/discord.html
* Some features are only available with the Pro-Version.
Note: This application may require access to the Accessibility Service to open the notifications shade or to lock the screen of the phone.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Lynx Launcher since it was posted on our website on 2020-09-27 00:07:28.
The latest version is 1.4.7 and it was updated on 2026-06-11 15:35:31. See below the changes in each version.
Lynx Launcher version 1.4.7 1225
Updated At: 2026-05-18
Changes: - Added hungarian translation
- Added debug info for private profiles
Lynx Launcher version 1.4.5 1025
Updated At: 2026-01-03
Changes: - Added monochrome icon for launcher
- Removed workaround for forced Edge-To-Edge display
- Fixed bright navigation icons on light manager screen
- Fixed bright contact actions in search view for dark display elements
- Reduced threshold to add an item to a folder on the desktop (creating /adding to folders should be easier)
- Added better consideration of system gesture areas for screen navigation
Lynx Launcher version 1.4.2.5-1024
Updated At: 2025-06-03
Changes: - Fixed error that disabled sorting for folders
- Fixed error that some widgets not being configurable on Android 14
- Fixed favorites not being reset correctly
- Fixed occasional freeze of app when long pressing on app
- Fixed crash when loading favorites in some situations
Lynx Launcher version 1.4.3-0525
Updated At: 2025-06-03
Changes: - Added support for private profiles
- Added support for TalkBack for Dock items
- Added support for TalkBack for Context menu icons
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Lynx Launcher version 1.4.2.1-0724
Updated At: 2024-10-12
Changes: - Updated code for newer Android versions
- Fixed accents being removed from queries for search in web and Play Store
- Fixed theme issue for the dark mode
- Fixed context menu for "Lynx Settings" entry
- Fixed screen offset on some devices after screen transition animations
- Fixed bug causing some gestures to not work after restart
- Added Romanian as new language (thanks to blank9485)
- Added sorting options for the favorites screen
- Added secure mode to prevent any changes to the launcher
Lynx Launcher version 1.3.2.15-0123
Updated At: 2024-08-12
Changes: ➖ Bug fixes
Lynx Launcher version 1.3.2.5-1021
Updated At: 2021-10-13
Lynx Launcher version 1.3.1.5-0721
Updated At: 2021-09-22
Changes: ➕ Added option to customize shortcuts
➕ Added five new icon shapes
➕ Added option to hide page indicators
➕ Added option to hide app labels in favorites screen
🚫 Deleting an entry can now be undone
👍 Individual custom app icons are now possible in the free version
⏩ Performance Improvements
➖ Bug fixes
Lynx Launcher version 1.2.4-0321
Updated At: 2021-03-07
Changes: ✔️ Added option to hide the dock
✔️ Added option to hide the status bar
✔️ The search bar can now be placed at the bottom
✔️ You can now remove and exclude apps from the favorites
✔️ Added option for multiple lines for app labels
⚡ Performance Improvements
➖ Bug fixes
Lynx Launcher version 1.1.5.7
Updated At: 2021-03-03
Changes: . Bug fixes
. Performance Improvements
Disclaimer
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