Launch0: OS for the busy

Ketan P

About this app

OS for the busy.

Launch0 is a fast, text-only home screen that becomes the command layer for your phone. Launch apps, capture notes, hold distracting notifications, and track your time — all from one calm surface. Less clutter, more done. No ads, no data collection.

Launch0 is a fork of Olauncher, the original minimal launcher by tanujnotes.

FEATURES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

• Minimal homescreen: A clean, text-based home screen with no icons or distractions. Your most-used apps are front and center — just tap and go.
• Powerful gestures: Swipe left or right to launch apps instantly. Swipe down for notifications or search. Double tap to lock screen.
• Instant search: Start typing an app name and it auto-launches. The fastest way to open any app on your phone.
• Screen time tracking: Stay aware of your phone usage with built-in screen time display on the home screen.
• Customizations: Resize text, rename apps, hide unused apps, show or hide the status bar, app text alignments, and more.
• Wallpaper: A beautiful new wallpaper, daily. Your home screen stays fresh without any effort. :)
• Privacy: No data collection. FOSS Android launcher. Open source under GPLv3 license.
• Launcher features: Dark & light themes, dual apps support, work profile support, auto app launch.

A few power-user features are available but hidden. Please visit the About page in settings for the complete list.

FAQs:

• 1. Hidden apps - Long press anywhere on the home screen to open settings. Tap 'Launch0' on the top to see your hidden apps.
• 2. Navigation gestures - Some devices do not support gestures with downloaded Android launchers. This can only be fixed by your device manufacturer via an update.
• 3. Wallpapers - This Android launcher provides a new wallpaper daily. You can also set any wallpaper you want from your phone settings or Gallery/Photos app.

Our About page in settings has the rest of the FAQs and several other tips to help you make the best use of Launch0. Please check it out.

Accessibility Service: Our Accessibility Service is used exclusively to let you turn off your phone's screen with a double-tap gesture. It is optional, disabled by default and doesn't collect or share any data.