News
18.12.2021: Update to 1.3.2.12
• Spelling corrections in some languages
• Fixed glitches and weird behavior when placing a shortcut via drag and drop
• Potential fix for starting parallel apps
• Fix for drag and drop causing crashes or inconsistencies of the data in rare cases
• Fixed search not allowing to start all elements
• Fix for wallpaper not changing when switched to live wallpaper
• Added support for KWLP wallpaper and wallpaper clicks in general
• Fixed/Improved adding shortcuts/widgets via drag and drop from other apps
20.11.2021: Update to 1.3.2.8
• Added support for polish language
• Improved search to ignore umlauts for easier searches
• Fixed strange behavior of folders when they contain a lot of items
• The blurred wallpaper now aligns correctly on tablets in landscape mode
• Hidden and Removed Apps/Shortcuts/Contacts are now removed from search history correctly
• Fixed some rare crashes regarding backups
• Fixed permission request for admin rights to lock screen on pre Android 0 devices
• Added option for fixing the scaled wallpaper background
• Fixed white bar at blurred dock background
• Several alignment fixes of the blurred background
• Content of home screen now adapts correctly to the size of the dock
• Fix for the search function not working from time to time
• Fixed date not being updated in the clock when only the date is shown
• Fixed missing translation for German language
• Fixed some wrong colors in dialogs for apps, shortcuts and folders
04.11.2021: Updates 1.3.0 to 1.3.2.6
• Updated handling of access to accessibility service
• Improved search functionaliy (ignoring umlauts)
• Improved alignment of the blurred wallpaper on Android 11+
• Added option to choose app to open when clicking on the time of the clock
• Reduced memory usage of widget selection screen
• The settings for the Dock are now in a separate folder
• Adjusted padding for folders without item labels
• Gesture settings now show the app/shortcut/setting/contact they are assigned to
• Performance Improvements
• Bug fixes
03.07.2021: Update to 1.3.0
• Added option to customize shortcuts
• Added five new icon shapes
• Added option to hide page indicators
• Added option to hide app labels in favorites screen
• Deleting an entry can now be undone
• Individual custom app icons are now possible in the free version
• Performance Improvements
• Bug fixes
07.03.2021: Updates 1.2.1 to 1.2.5.14
• Performance Improvements
• Bug fixes
28.02.2021: Update to 1.2.0
• Added option to hide the dock
• Added option to hide the status bar
• The search bar can now be placed at the bottom
• You can now remove and exclude apps from the favorites
• Added option for multiple lines for app labels
• Performance Improvements
• Bug fixes
15.02.2021: Open Beta for Lynx Launcher
You are now able to get the latest features of Lynx Launcher earlier by joining the open Beta-Test group. Please keep in mind that there can still be undiscovered bugs or incomplete translations in the beta version.
13.02.2021: Lynx Launcher now has a Discord Community
Discuss topics related to Lynx Launcher, share your screen or get help in the new Discord community.
24.01.2021: Update to 1.1.5
• Performance Improvements
• Bug fixes
31.12.2020: New Theme released!
The new theme is called Minty Theme for Lynx Launcher:
The Minty Theme is held in minty green colors and is inspired by the design of the Linux Mint Desktop Environment
12.12.2020: Update to 1.1.4.8
• Added many new actions to perform with gestures
• Bug fixes
06.12.2020: New Theme released!
The new theme is called Color Theme Blue & Terracotta for Lynx Launcher:
This theme contains two color variations of the standard theme. One theme with blueish colors and one theme with terracotta and reddish colors.
15.11.2020: Update to 1.1.4
• You can now place all elements on the home screen
• Bug fixes
03.11.2020: Update to 1.1.3
• Added support for work profiles
• Bug fixes
16.10.2020: Update to 1.1.2
• Bug fixes
13.10.2020: Update to 1.1.1
• Improved search function
• Bug fixes
07.09.2020: Update to 1.1.0
• Added double tab gesture
• Added option to lock screen via gesture
• Added "Ecosia" as online search option
• Added search option for custom app icons from icon pack
• Added option to lock the desktops from editing
• Added option to scroll by page in the All Apps screen
• Bug fixes
25.05.2020: Update to 1.0.8
• Improved loading times
• Fixes for icons and touch interaction on some devices
• Fixed installed themes appearing multiple times
18.05.2020: Update to 1.0.7
• Fix of regression bug
11.05.2020: Update to 1.0.6
• Fixed crash for contacts on favorites screen (again)
• Fixed resorting widgets on the desktop in the wrong size
11.05.2020: Update to 1.0.5
• Fixed crash while switching to certain icon themes
• Contact icons shapes now take icon shape setting into account
• Setting icons shapes now take icon shape setting into account
• Change launcher app option is now always available in the settings
25.04.2020: Bugfix update to 1.0.4
• Fixed crash for certain Adaptive Icons
• Improved memory management
• Improved support for tablets
19.04.2020: Update to 1.0.3
• Updated Privacy Policy and EULA (typo fixes)
• Fixed crash for Dark Mode -At Night- for pre Pie devices
• Fixed crash for voice search
• Added full support for RTL layouts
12.04.2020: Bugfix update to 1.0.2/1.0.1
A bugfix update has been released for Lynx Launcher. Following bugs have been fixed:
• Fixed drag and drop for dock
• Fixed solving option for missing notification permission
• Fixed bug in purchase verification
• Fixed scrolling of widgets on the desktops
11.04.2020: First two themes released!
The first of the themes is called Simple Theme for Lynx Launcher:
A simple theme for the Lynx Launcher Application. This theme used cubic shapes and straight lines for a defined user interface.
A theme for the Lynx Launcher Application inspired by the look of the Gnome Desktop for Linux. It features smooth colors and shapes and colors that are easy on the eyes.