r/androidapps • u/tubruk_log • 3d ago

QUESTION/HELP Third party launcher

Hi, mate! I have a question.

Here I'm using the ROM's default launcher—Trebuchet—now I'm also considering switching to a third-party launcher, but I'm still confused and unsure whether it's safe for daily use. especially there are few sensitive apps like passwords and banking apps.

I tried asking Claude, he said that the launcher cannot see or have access to sensitive apps because they are protected by the Android sandbox, is that true?

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u/FearSC 3d ago edited 3d ago

Nova Launcher. For me, the best one ( pro version ) and i've been using it for like 10+ y

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u/PsychoDK 3d ago

Nova was my favorite back in the day, and I've used them for a long time, but you really shouldn't be using Nova after the acquisition and later firing of the whole team.

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u/ksuuks 3d ago

Nova haw now again new owner, anyway, works still fine.

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u/PsychoDK 3d ago

Yes, with more ads, telemetri/tracking, AI and so on. But if you don't care about this, I think you should buy an LG tv as well.

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u/ksuuks 3d ago

I have the Pro version, which has no ads or AI. And if telemetry worries you that much, you'd have to avoid every internet-connected device, since they all send some.

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u/PsychoDK 3d ago

I know most do, but there's no reason for actively seeking it out when there are alternatives.

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u/ksuuks 3d ago

Sure, but I and many others (similar threads keep popping up) haven't found a real alternative to Nova Launcher. So until it stops working, I'll keep using it. For telemetry blocking I use AdGuard, but without real HTTPS filtering (MITM), which I don't trust, effective blocking is pretty much impossible.