It is surprisingly hard to find open source launchers that are simply the AOSP default launcher with few UX modifications. NeoLauncher is one, but while the GitHub seems to still be active, the last update to the app on the repository is from 2022, almost a year ago.
I was thinking that LineageOS’s Trebuchet is a pretty good default AOSP launcher. Seems to be actively updated with the Lineage project and also up to date with the latest stock Android look and feel. I’m not entirely sure if it’s just the base AOSP code with few modifications or if it’s a fully custom launcher that Lineage developed though, but either works for me. I can’t outright switch to LineageOS right now due to compatibility issues with some of my work apps, so is there a way to get that Trebuchet and run it on other ROMs? For example on /e/OS because its default iPhone esque launcher kind of sucks?
Does Lineage offer the package in a repository some how? Or is there otherwise another reputable way to download the standalone app for any ROM?
Probably a stupid question as I have never used ApkMirror before and generally am weary of app mirror sites: How is it in terms of reputability? Does it repackage apps or does it directly serve the original releases?
They are run by the people who run Android Police. I have always heard they have a good reputation.
You could scan the file with something like [VirusTotal]https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload to check it.
I am Not sure if they repackage or not, I believe they only host what has been uploaded to them.
You could try using Obtanium https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium it says it supports ApkMirror though ‘track only’ so I guest it only notifies you of updates.
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ApkMirror? https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lineageos/trebuchet-4/
Probably a stupid question as I have never used ApkMirror before and generally am weary of app mirror sites: How is it in terms of reputability? Does it repackage apps or does it directly serve the original releases?
They are run by the people who run Android Police. I have always heard they have a good reputation. You could scan the file with something like [VirusTotal]https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload to check it.
I am Not sure if they repackage or not, I believe they only host what has been uploaded to them.
Thank you for the info!
I wish there was a repo where i could just get it to automatically check for updates :(
You could try using Obtanium https://github.com/ImranR98/Obtainium it says it supports ApkMirror though ‘track only’ so I guest it only notifies you of updates.
In any case Obtanium is awesome