Turn any Android device into a Light Phone without sacrificing the features you can't live without

[Redaktion]

The Light Phone is a noble attempt at reducing our dependence on smartphones. But when banks, payment services and even public transport all require the use of an app, adopting one means making some significant sacrifices. However, this free app will give you the Light Phone experience with fewer of the compromises.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Turn-any-Android-device-into-a-Light-Phone-without-sacrificing-the-features-you-can-t-live-without.1004409.0.html

[Oleksii]

That's windows phone UI )

[Shikarishambu]

Olauncher is aewsome

[Bizarro_NikoB]

Just tried OLauncher. Love the concept but it's not ready for primetime.

There's no ability to disable left/right swipe gestures and its easy to accidentally open the camera or phone on swipe. Opening the app drawer automatically triggers the on-screen keyboard. Accidentally long pressing anywhere will either replace an existing home screen app or open OLauncher settings.

Looks great, but not very functional.

[RM]

If I could stay away from apps that don't want me to stay away I would just not use a full function smart phone as much. The freedom comes from a lack of options not from more will power.

[LW]

Honestly I've tried Niagra and Olauncher and found them either less user-friendly than I'd like, or too complicated to wrap my head around the settings. I found μLauncher (search jrpie/launcher on GitHub) to be the perfect fit for me. Super minimalist, user-friendly, and easy to setup/figure out.

[Dirtroads]

Um, app drawer?  Not app draw?