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Ion Launcher

A beautiful, functional and customizable launcher
New in version y24-v13
New, category-based app drawer

Changed some default settings
Tweaked first time setup process
Added setting to disable media player
Added button to clear search
Added options button in app drawer, to open settings
Added a hint icon to make it clear that the icon in the app editing menu can be changed
Added setting to apply gloss to themed icons too
Separated color settings from the rest into their own page
Tweaked skeuomorphic card effect to look better with transparent/translucent cards
Added
Productive: Ion Launcher shows you relevant information on the home screen when its needed, and organizes the app drawer into categories automatically

Easy Customization: Customize your home screen fast, by changing only a handful of settings, like foreground and background colors

Ergonomic: Elements are arranged in an optimal way for muscle memory and reachability

Elegant: The design does not take a back seat in this launcher, the default setup looks great, and you can make it look even better with a couple adjustments

Lightweight & fast: Ion Launcher is made to take up as little storage space as possible (within reason)

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 y24-v13 (14) suggested Added on Nov 16, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • 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.ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
    • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • 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.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
    • adjust your wallpaper size
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • one.zagura.IonLauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version y24-v12 (13) - Added on Sep 12, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • 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.ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
    • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • 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.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
    • adjust your wallpaper size
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • one.zagura.IonLauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version y24-v11 (12) - Added on Aug 31, 2024

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access Do Not Disturb
      Allows the app to read and write Do Not Disturb configuration.
    • 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.ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES
    • android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
    • expand/collapse status bar
      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.
    • android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
    • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
    • Read calendar events and details
      This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data.
    • read your contacts
      Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
    • 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.
    • set wallpaper
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
    • adjust your wallpaper size
      Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • one.zagura.IonLauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log