Taskbar (Donate Version)6.2.2
Publisher Description
PC-style start menu & recent app launcher, with Android 10 Desktop Mode support!
Support the development of Taskbar by upgrading to the Donate Version! The Donate Version is identical to the free version and your preferences will automatically transfer over. Your support is greatly appreciated!Taskbar puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen that's accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet (or phone) into a real multitasking machine!
Taskbar supports Android 10's Desktop Mode, allowing you to connect your compatible device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, for a PC-like experience! On devices running Android 7.0+, Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows without an external display. No root required! (see below for instructions)
Taskbar is also supported on Android TV (sideloaded) and Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook, or turn your Nvidia Shield into an Android-powered PC!
Features:
• Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid
• Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them
• Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you don't
• Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want
• Pin favorite apps or block the ones you don't want to see
• Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind
• 100% free, open source, and no ads
Desktop mode (Android 10+, requires external display)
Taskbar supports Android 10's built-in desktop mode functionality. You can connect your compatible Android 10+ device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, with Taskbar's interface running on your external display and your existing launcher still running on your phone.
Desktop mode requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output. Additionally, certain settings require granting a special permission via adb.
To get started, open up the Taskbar app and click "Desktop mode". Then, just tick the checkbox and the app will guide you through the setup process. For more information, click the (?) icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.
Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+, no external display required)
Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+ devices. No root access is required, although Android 8.0, 8.1, and 9 devices require an adb shell command to be run during initial setup.
Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode:
1. Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app
2. Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup)
3. Go to your device's recent apps page and clear all recent apps
4. Start Taskbar, then select an app to launch it in a freeform window
For more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app.
Accessibility service disclosure
Taskbar includes an optional accessibility service, which can be enabled in order to perform system button press actions such as back, home, recents, and power, as well as displaying the notification tray.
The accessibility service is used only to perform the above actions, and for no other purpose. Taskbar does not use accessibility services to perform any data collection whatsoever (in fact, Taskbar cannot access the Internet in any capacity as it does not declare the required Internet permission).
About Taskbar (Donate Version)
The company that develops Taskbar (Donate Version) is Braden Farmer. The latest version released by its developer is 6.2.2. This app was rated by 1 users of our site and has an average rating of 4.0.
To install Taskbar (Donate Version) on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2024-10-01 and was downloaded 709 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Taskbar (Donate Version) as malware as malware if the download link to com.farmerbb.taskbar.paid is broken.
How to install Taskbar (Donate Version) on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Taskbar (Donate Version) is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Taskbar (Donate Version) will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Taskbar (Donate Version) will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
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Version History
version 6.2.2
posted on 2024-10-02
New in 6.2.2:
• Fix crash occurring when favorite app tiles are selected
New in 6.2.1:
• Maintenance release targeting the latest versions of Android
• Various bug fixes and crash fixes
• Updated German translation
version 6.2.1
posted on 2024-09-13
• Maintenance release targeting the latest versions of Android
• Various bug fixes and crash fixes
• Updated German translation
version 6.2
posted on 2021-12-15
This is mostly a behind-the-scenes update, containing many changes and fixes.
See the changelog to find out what's new in this release:
https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
version 6.1.1
posted on 2020-11-28
New in 6.1.1:
* Several bug & crash fixes, including a fix for Taskbar crashing with an icon pack applied
See the changelog to find out what's new in the 6.1 release:
https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
version 6.1
posted on 2020-11-25
See the changelog to find out what's new in this release:
https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
version 6.0
posted on 2020-06-03
Taskbar now has full support for Android 10's desktop mode! Requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output.
See xda's excellent writeup here: https://www.xda-developers.com/taskbar-samsung-dex-desktop-mode-android-10/
Also, see the changelog detailing many more new features here: https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/201/CHANGELOG.md
version 5.0.1
posted on 2019-12-06
New in 5.0.1:
. Re-implemented double tap to sleep while Taskbar is set as default launcher - now requires Android 9+ due to Google Play limitations
. Improvements to custom start button image handling
. Various improvements for Bliss OS
. Various bug and crash fixes
New in 5.0:
. A lot! See the changelog for this release here: https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
version 5.0
posted on 2019-11-02
New in 5.0:
* A lot! See the changelog for this release here: https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
version 4.0.3
posted on 2019-06-13
New in 4.0.3:
. Support for locking the device's screen has been removed
. Updates for Android Q
. Minor bug fixes
version 3.8.2
posted on 2018-02-27
New in 3.8.2:
• Add option to show all recently used apps (earlier than past day)
• Add option to reset default dashboard grid size
• Bug fixes and miscellaneous improvements