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Octopi Launcher: Technical Overview
Octopi Launcher is an alternative home screen environment for Android 12L and higher, designed to deviate from traditional launcher paradigms through advanced widget management and layout customization.Core Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum OS | Android 12L (API 32) and up |
| Current Version | v1.769 |
| Form Factor Support | Standard smartphones, Foldables (independent screen layouts), and Landscape/Portrait orientation-specific layouts |
Feature Set
- Widget Management: Supports auto-scrolling widget stacks and the ability to float or pin widgets over home screen layers.
- App Drawer & Organization: * Display options for tiles, index bars, and reachability mode.
- Organization via tags, folders, favorite apps, and work profile integration.
- Secure "Private Space" support.
- Interaction & UI: * Gesture-based launching (swipes on individual icons).
- Customizable icon sizing, notification badges, and shortcut support.
- Option to hide system UI elements (status and navigation bars).
- Home screen layout locking.
Version 1.769 Update Log
The following experimental features and refinements have been implemented in the latest build:| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Icon Grid Control | Configurable number of icon rows on the home screen. |
| Drawer Pagination | New option to display drawer applications as horizontal pages. |
| Icon Consistency | Introduced a toggle for consistent icon scaling across the UI. |
| Folder Logic | Folders can now launch the first contained app on tap if a swipe action is assigned. |
| Compatibility | Expanded icon pack support and stability fixes. |
| Bug Fixes | Resolved issues regarding the in-app billing system. |