Edit: V14b5 with minor bug fixes

I am pleased to release one more test update to the upcoming V14 version.

It has been under development for a while, but I feel the public release is near.

And V14b4 packs great new features.

Firstly, it brings support for Android 7.1 App Shortcuts. To use it, just set the action “Show app shortcuts” to your prefered item event (for instance long tap or swipe up gesture). Once it is displayed, the shortcuts can be launched with a single tap, or dragged/dropped onto the desktop using a long tap. Please note: the launcher needs to be the default one for Android to allow the feature.

Secondly, and most importantly, Lightning is now a Live Wallpaper, in addition to being a launcher and a lock screen. How to use it? Setup a desktop as you wish, including images, scripts, panels and widgets. Change the system wallpaper, select Lightning, then your LWP desktop, and you’re done. The full LL flexibility is available, no limit nor constraint, you’re free to do whatever you wish. I recorded a basic demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlzUfHQDTmA.

I said there would be no constraint to this feature, but in fact there is one, because the Lightning LWP is a paid feature. I know this isn’t the most pleasant thing to hear, but remember that behind each new feature and update there’s someone to actually make it happen, and at some point this work has simply to be supported. The good news is that during the beta I am providing promo codes to unlock the feature for free: drop me an e-mail, I have at least 100 codes to give away, hurry up!

As usual, this version also includes various other improvements and bug fixes, please check the change log for all details.

Enjoy!

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