This beta version introduces experimental support for nested scrolling in panels.

For this to work, you need to set “Overscroll animation” to None (in the Scroll/zoom options screen) in the inner container, otherwise it will not work.

Feedback welcome!

ChangeLog: http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/change-log/

A new version with a required update due to Google Play policy change, and two fixes:

– remove READ_CALL_LOG and READ_SMS permissions because their use in launchers is now forbidden by the Google Play Store policy. A dialog box with a workaround will be displayed in case these permissions are needed (in badges)

– fix the floating desktop on Oreo, thanks to TrianguloY

– partially fix the issue with the app drawer not being automatically updated upon app (un)install on Oreo

I wasn’t too sure I could still code in Java, build an APK and publish it on the Play Store, but hey, it’s like riding a bike: it can’t be forgotten!

ChangeLog: http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/change-log/

* Merry Christmas Everybody !!! *

Just a few fixes… I think I’ll push it into the stable channel soon.

http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/change-log/

That’s mainly an update to fix issues with Oreo. It builds upon the previous beta version but there are more than simple corrections in it.

My development tools had to go through a full update in order to support Oreo. As I hadn’t done this for a while, I discovered that a lot of things have changed… It took more gigabytes to download/install than I thought it was possible, and also a few more surprises, but at last it’s running now.

What’s new in this update:

– fix for Oreo adaptive icons

– rework of the translations loader, due to changes in build system

– minor change in how system bars are handled in Oreo

– built with newest Android tools

Hopefully it won’t break too much things, but make a backup before to update please. That’s a healthy precaution since I’m not too available these days.

Regarding the previous beta: did anybody play with the SVG stuff? Was there big issues in this version that requires fixing?

Have fun!

http://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/change-log/

Apologize for my long silence… It’s time for an update. Let’s make it short and clear so that it doesn’t become too boring 😉

My current availability is near zero. Since I’m the only developer of the app, the natural consequence is that the project is on hold. And as far as I can see, this isn’t going to change before 4 full months. I’m really missing Android apps development in general, and this community in particular, but most probably I won’t be back before end of March or beginning of April 2018. At the very best I’ll only be able to release some quick emergency update at the end of the year, but even that is not a certain thing.

Still, I’m worried about the current status of the app, which has some important issues that require fixing. And if I recall correctly there’s also a beta in progress… but that’s another issue! Trying to find a way to go on, but I can only see two options. Either find someone to help me on the project, or make the project open source. Both options have major difficulties though, so nothing is really progressing yet.

To sum up: the project is not dead, but on hold. I’m willing to resume it and I’m currently considering several options. However nothing is done yet.

I’m afraid this isn’t very good news… although not so bad neither maybe! Anyway, I’d like to warmly thank people in this community for their involvement. Without any doubt, there would be no Lightning Launcher without this community. Thanks!