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[Android Apps and Games] Sleeky1532:
[Feature Request]

-Desktop mode via secondary display (hdmi)
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
That would be a very interesting request
[Android Apps and Games] Sleeky1532:
yeah bro. just take a look at this

https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/lib/README.md
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
That's what bliss rom uses in their desktop mode. I might look at it for inspiration
[Android Apps and Games] Sleeky1532:
Dpi settings, a start button, pinned apps along with recent apps and a quick settings shade should do. If i were you i wouldn't mess with freeform windows.

2 more variants for inspiration (Phoenix OS for x86 chipsets)

https://news-cdn.softpedia.com/imag...ive-to-remix-os-and-android-x86-499017-18.jpg

https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2019/07/Featured-Phoenix-OS-desktop-screen.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
I most likely wont go to that extent for this launcher. Those request would require root or alot of permissions the average user would be against
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
GCA Launcher's new icon editor in development
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
GCA Launcher will support custom icon editing for the 2 1 update
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Priority notifications will become active notifications in GCA 2.1

Here, i am demoing the revised app sheet as it takes the most recent notification for the app and displays full information in a card. The card will display options based on what information is provided from the app. I will improve this feature over time but for now, this is what to be expected. Its a good way to catch a glimpse of what the app was previously doing if you accidentally dismissed it from the statusbar.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A preview of some changes coming to GCA Launcher 2.1

Active notifications in the App Sheet

Dynamic Notification Badges
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Just an update on development. Ive been sharing some screenshots of several milestones ive hit in development but a ways off from any sort of release yet. I understand launchers are a very important aspect to android and ive been taking my time with this update making sure i hit every crit point thats important to the user base.

Through the 2 years of development, ive managed to make an impact on the user base. This update will br no exception. There will be plenty of surprises and new features coming and im hoping to get that first impression once again.
[Android Apps and Games] Sleeky1532:
idk man. why should i use this launcher when i can just long press an app on the pixel launcher and get the quick shortcuts options as well as more app information and see all the notifications in the notification shade. I did use the app just out of curiosity and it brought me no extra user value than the classical pixel launcher. This is just my opinion.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/iBKeC2RVMk3R9bRe9

VS

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FVKR9BNu6uAeA77s7

All launchers i've tried do the same thing but they have the buttons, options etc arranged differently.

From what i've seen users kinda want from a launcher are the following:

-Gestures for 1.notification shade 2. app drawer 3. double tap to sleep/wake

-Home screen customization for 1.app grid 2.icon size 3.icon packs

-Ability to hide apps from app drawer

-Google feed

-Button for app search in app drawer

I would see more user value in a launcher that enables me to do more. Idk what more but....you know....something more

I am part of the closed beta testers for OnePlus. From all of the discussions i've seen regarding the launcher, the main requests from users are the following:

-Adaptive Icons

-Desktop mode

Don't get upset with me for telling you my opinion but i see you spending alot of effort into this and i really appreciate your passion.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Thank you for your input. I used to have a popup menu designed like the one plus launcher but i couldn't position it correctly so i leaned on a sheet interface instead. I have plenty of time to improve once users interact with it abit.

Icons are getting all sorts of changes in the next update so il just have to wait and see on input.

As far as a desktop mode, il have to look into it in more depth. I want to retain my current interface as its a new launcher approach but make it more user friendly.

Everything that's mentioned above i support already except google feed which im working on a replacement for the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Insider preview of the newly redesigned app drawer for the 2.1 update. Still some work togo yet
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Development on The 2.1 update is going along nicely but not as smoothly as expected. Not to say there's problems, just more tinkering bringing more options to the table and taking longer than expected.

The next update is all about the future. Brand new customization, premium features inspired by launchers all around, focusing more on the chromium like atmosphere the launcher was inspired from, making sure android 11 and/or possibly 12 is supported right put of the box while supporting the existing users and welcoming new ones.

The next few weeks will be me concentrating on getting ready for an insiders preview being made available to telegram users and than slowly rolling out everything we've been working on with everyone else.

Paid add-ons will also be making an entrance in GCA Launcher and il talk more on that later.

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Here's a preview of the major change coming to GCA Launcher. Now GCA has been free to use in its beta form past 2 years and making it over the 50k download mark but if development continues with as large of a user base it has grown to, this is the direction il have to take but this direction has never been approached in the launcher scene before.

GCA Launcher will have an add on store in 2.1. This store will offer Pledges (now a one time purchase), Themes for the setting activities and menus, AddOns, Featured AddOns, Weekend special offers and Pledge user discounts.

Each add on is purchased seperately for quality of life and maintaining funding tp the project in its life time.

I am focusing on adding a rewards implementation, a secure transaction and encrypted security for the store. It will run off google play so no fret. Those google survey credits will come in handy.

Previous features will not be put up in this category unless it has been reworked in a new system and warrants the need to fund the changes coming. Its a big change but i have confidence itl be successful.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
3 screenshots demoing off 3 new features to drop with the 2.1 update

Dynamic Badges (my version, almost like Nova)

People Lock (App lock inspired by Sapphyx Launcher)

Color Schemes (Inspired by V1 theme feature)

Insider builds will be available on this thread and Telegram in March. I still have much todi but nearing a stable enough experience for testers.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Its not perfect yet but a vision still in development. Notifications at a glance is in development
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
GCA Launchers new notification system has been reworked in V2.1

The new system is smoother, no more lag, prioritized notifications, real time badging and more. The Notification sheet will show prioritized app notifications while the app sheets will show any notification regarding an app. Badges will appear and dismiss based on what is viewed and dismissed from your statusbar or the launcher. Badges will behave differently based on the OS your using. Best results are after android 6. Dynamic badge support is improving as i keep tinkering with it but how the launcher manages notifications is evolving every day
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Il be rewriting the OP when i begin the GCA Launcher 2 insider builds (which will be soon) to talk about the many changes going into place, what to expect during testing and the future of development.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
My latest documentary of GCA Launcher 2
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Insider preview is live, op updated
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Had some hardware issues this week. My laptop took a fall from my child so i had to order a new laptop (wasn't apart of my budget) and will have to reset up my build environment. Data is recovered so nothing was lost.

A few things will be changing in the next build for the insiders preview making things more streamlined. There are some major ui errors with android 12 in the launcher settings and im aware. Not a big priority at the moment but the time will come.

Thank you for those communicating in the telegram channel. Gives me a good idea of how large the user base is
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Next insider update will be focused on a few GUI problems users have discovered.

-while using a fully transparent color, the expanded shelf or app drawer would become an unreadable black style, this will be fixed by falling back to a default transparent white. This effects the swipe actionbar

-the arrow on the popup menu has been corrected to center on the focused app.

-fixes to dynamic badges

-WIP the new expandable minibar in the launcher settings will be revamped with a material 2 deaign interface. It was just executed poorly and will be revised.

This update should drop by the end of the week.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
The above screenshot is demoing off the redesigned launcher settings using material component foreground/backdrop sliding panel interface.

I have a few things to patch up yet before i allow the insiders in on testing
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
The telegram channel now offers what i would consider a pre beta build. These builds are to prep for a Google play release and to test some final implementations, especially the add on store.

I've been focusing on GCA's built in theme manager that listens to wallpaper color changes. As your homescreen becomes darker or brighter, your navbar and Statusbar styles change. This is also in coordination with the launchers color schemes that allow the user to theme the settings activity and menus.

Changes under the hood preping for icon pack changes and widget changes and prepping for android 11/12

Because of the Google Playstore update and security changes, im pushing to have this update available soon. Some things will be delayed but itl come in due time.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Update on development

Everything is on time but a few things will be delayed due to development or available resources on launch.

GCA Launcher 2 is expected to launch on Google play hopefully in May but the Companion feature and global language (translation) will be delayed till later in the year. We are experiencing some issues currently with Android 11 and 12 regarding the statusbar properly theming itself against the wallpaper colors and menus transitioning in and out but everything else is on point.

Ive started working on a revised introduction activity which will help you get all setup or just allow you to skip everything and jump in the launcher solo. Ive been pushing the icon database alittle further than what i wanted for launch to include custom images for icons. Not there yet but i have a feeling itl be a success story soon.

The new add on store is almost functional, i have to get all the products in the system and tie them to the database which will be a chore. A few users have had problems testing it and it will have a huge disadvantage to users who don't have google services installed so i will have to look at a fallback in the future. I want the launcher to be enjoyable for all and not be locked to certain situations.

Android Go should certainly still be supported, just may not meet memory standards.

Again, a test build of the latest release is available on the telegram channel. Im looking forward to a release soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Successfully imbedded gallery icon support in GCA's new icon database. This will allow users to use images from their gallery to create icons using tools from GCA.

This will be available to test in this weekends insider preview.

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Gave GCA 2 a little run for its money on my essential phone running android 11. Right now, im focused on finishing things up for a release. You can see in the video that everything is ready to rock, a few areas still need some maintenance but otherwise golden.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A preview of how pro features will be handled in GCA Launcher 2. In this day and age, one premium key is not enough to fund a project that may last several years. Pro features will be sold separately or bundled for certain circumstances. Its a scary transition but i believe its the future of launcher development. Either subscriptions or separated add ons are needed to fuel a several year project.

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Everything is on track to publish GCA 2 this month. Im currently testing with the telegram group an Insider build that test add on support.

A few things delaying release right now is android 11/12 bugs, notification reflection data for badges and sheets and some icon issues im trying to sort out (specifically for miui or any firmware that themes an icon mask to anything other than circle) that interfere with GCAs updated icon database.

I will be updating the OP with links and videos once were ready to rock.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
A preview of GCA Launcher's newly revamped adaptive splash screens. Inspired by Android 12 and Action Launcher.

These splash screens can be customized to your liking. Gradient or solid background color (system theme or icon color), Animated title or no title,custom icon, stock icon or adaptive icon foreground icon(more successful past android oreo) (uses some backported code from lawnchair to achieve this on older systems, adaptive icon packs supported) and an animated entry (will be customizeable later down the road)
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Sign in - Google Accounts

GCA Launcher 2 Insider Preview is live on Google Play via beta signup. I will continue insider previews until im satisfied with the experience and everyone else is. Il update the OP when i get some time with general info and how tos.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
OP has been updated with links of how to sign up for GCA Launcher 2 Insider Preview, enjoy! Il keep tabs on the fourms but il mostly be active in the telegram groups.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Small patch yesterday for Insider preview

-fixed an issue that prevented dynamic badges from showing properly

-Color Scheme fixes and logic revamp

-Added support for pro color schemes

-Updated dependencies

This week il continue to target issues discovered by users until we start on anything new.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
This week, il be working on patches that implement request by users, issuing bug patches to reported issues and looking at howb i can implement a preview system to the add on store.

I will also add a direct link to the apk in the OP so those of you who don't use Google play can get involved as well as get the chance to review it on your terms.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
OP updated with APK download
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
This week, il be randomly posting on the telegram channel promotional codes for Dynamic Badges add-on and Icon Pack Provider add-on for icon customization. I have a limited amount of codes and il be sure to share a few here as well. When they are posted, be quick to claim them. These codes will only work on GCA Launcher 2 builds and not affect the previous versions.

Any persons todo reviews, suggest feedback and/or report an issue have higher chances of my personally handing you a promotional code.

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Development Update

While i was generating promotional codes, my internal testing team discovered an issue where codes would not unlock the appropriate upgrade/add on so im working to resolve these errors in the background.

The add on store will be renamed simply upgrades and pro features. The store will gain an option to preview Upgrades before purchasing them. It just shows a GIF demonstrating what that particular item does. I myself felt uncomfortable buying something i didn't know what it did so i came up with this idea. This new preview section will also gain a code redeem option for reward programs.

The Icon database has started to show its true colors so im identifying bugs now that we have a bigger user base. Im working in the background to resolve these errors.

I hope to hear back from more of you in the telegram channel and here on the forums.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
GCA's next insider preview will introduce Glance Sheets. Swipe down on a shelf app will show a sheet that shows the apps priority widget, app shortcuts and notifications available. This allows users to bring together important features for their favorite apps. Now this information is available in an app sheet but allowing a user to quickly access these features from a shelf app was a very important thing for me. Shelf apps are your favorite apps, your go to and / or daily routines. Making it easier and more convenient for you to access everything about that app was a goal

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Here are promotional codes to unlock Dynamic Badges. Once the codes are claimed, they are no longer valid. They expire at the end of the month. You can claim the code by navigating to the upgrade store, to the dynamic badge feature and redeem the code from their or redeem the code from google play. From their, restart the launcher and navigate back to the upgrade store, it should recognize the feature is purchased and you may use it. These may codes may or may not work as intended, this is trial and error while developing this type of add on feature for a launcher. Enjoy

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Here are another batch of codes for Icon Provider upgrade

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Last nights Insider Preview brings changes to Google Play Services features, OTA updates, receiving notifications, glance sheets and general maintenance.

Detailed changes of last nights update

-Glance sheets now have navigation buttons to switch priority widgets if they are available. That widget will remain the main one when chosen. I am working behind the scenes to open up more complex options which will lead to better widget support.

-Glance sheets now show a badge count beside its name

-Most Features dependant on Google Services have been revamped (will be more work todo)

-Google Play settings all categorized together in launcher settings

-Launcher will identify Google services installed and if its active. This will lead to bigger things later.

-Launcher will now detect updates directly from google play while in the launcher settings. This will allow a direct update feature.

-Improved scaling for shelf items

-Under the hood maintenance to improve recent actions. This will be changing soon how its approached which may affect looks and behavior.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Just a reminder to redeem the codes above before they expire. Atleast 40 of each code is still available and they expire on the 31st. If anyone plans todo a review or a blog, its a good idea to have some sort of premium feature to talk about so get those codes claimed.

The user base has almost tripled and that's awesome. The upgrade store is working wonderfully for users.

Thank you for the support
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Couple of updates

-Redeemable codes above expire at the end of the month, be sure to grab one for yourself!

-The add on store has been a hit. Just needs some small tune ups

-The Insider Preview will launch on the Stable channel in June!

-Android 12 has a butt load of interface bugs with GCA 2,i will tackle them ince the os is more stable (don't report any issues regarding that OS at this time)

-Android 12 compatibility and enhancements will come in due time.

-I have made some fixes to color schemes that will launch in the next update for a better spectrum of colors. This feature will basically function like Android 12s theme system but for all.

-Widget enhancements are in development, its just been a nightmare of a process.

-A better approach to applying icon packs is coming
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Trials

GCA Launcher Insider Preview This month we officially launched GCA Launcher 2 beta and the results have been pretty good. No bad triggers have been sent off as there is so much more happening that …

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[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Development update

The next update I publish will roll GCA Launcher 2 on the playstore on the Stable channel. This update will have a major effect on users who have been using the stable build that has been in affect for the past year. It will wipe your current user settings and upgrade you to the current database.

users who are on the beta channel will not be effected
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
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UPDATE 06/08

I have officially launched GCA Launcher 2 on google play, I will provide this apk below to manually install for yourself. I have implemented Google Plays ota updater inside the launcher settings so it will prep you for any further updates needed!

The Insider Preview will continue going forward to help maintant stability and community contribution. These small updates will focus on bigger pictures and will lead into more frequent updates on the stable channel. Be sure to join the telegram channel for discussion or issue reporting.

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GCA Launcher 2 can now be downloaded from the OP, the update will roll out on Google Play shortly. This is an official release but development is no where near finished. Come check out what i've been working on!
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
There are a few release bugs I need to take care of later. mostly just graphical problems, a hotfix will be scheduled this week.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Next update will focus on a few release bugs the play console has caught as well as what what members have reported.

a few things that will makes its way with bug fixes is a new accessibility option for double tap to sleep for devices, a way to access recent apps, an accessibility option to help with full screen gesture access, fixes to gesture detection, and a new default widget based on the ios Google widget which will have some customization options in the launcher settings.