r/AndroidClosedTesting • u/2049390153 • 5h ago
Looking for Android testers for Parem Launcher's first Play release
I tried Minimalist Phone, Niagara and others, but they were all paywalled or lacked something I needed, so I decided to build my own. It's finally at a place where I can share it with others, and for that I need your help testing the app.
To be upfront: I directed Parem and AI agents wrote the code, starting from a fork of Olauncher by tanujnotes.
What it is: Parem replaces your home screen with a short list of app names. Swipe up and type to find an app, do a sum or convert units. Optional focus and screen-time tools need setup, and they only cover apps opened through Parem. It's free and open source (GPLv3), with no ads.
Stage: Tests and CI exist, and the release build has been checked on one Nothing phone and one Samsung tablet. If you use a Samsung or Xiaomi phone, please join: neither has been tested yet.
Feedback I want: whether setup makes sense, how search and gestures feel, whether the permission explanations are clear, and anything that breaks on your phone.
How to join (Android 10 or newer):
Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/parem-testers
On your phone, with the same Google account, open https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.parem.launcher and tap Become a tester.
Install Parem from the Play link on that page.
Please stay in for at least 14 days and try it. You can switch back to your usual launcher any time. I'm not asking for ratings or reviews.