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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 layouts through a panel-based interface and advanced layout customization.App Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum OS | Android 12L+ |
| Current Version | v1.773 |
| Architecture Support | Foldables, Portrait, and Landscape (independent layouts) |
| Organization Systems | Tags, Folders, Index Bar, Reachability Mode |
Key Features
- Widget Management: Supports auto-scrolling widget stacks and the ability to float or pin widgets over home screens.
- App Drawer: Displays icons as tiles; includes support for app folders, favorite apps, and tag-based organization.
- Gesture Control: Swipe-on-icon functionality to launch secondary applications.
- Interface Customization: Individual icon resizing, icon pack support, and shortcut integration.
- System UI Controls: Options to hide the status and navigation bars; supports notification badges.
- Security & Profiles: Dedicated support for Private Space and Work Profiles; includes a home screen layout lock.
Version 1.773 Changelog
| Feature Area | Update Details |
|---|---|
| Navigation | Option to reset panel page to default home on home gesture; toggle for swipe-to-expand/collapse panel. |
| System | Pre-populate home screen with apps; added new font options; stability improvements. |
| Bug Fixes | Resolved blank drawer issues; fixed drawer folder icon grid mode. |
| UI Tweaks | Refined home screen folders and panel icon/folder behavior. |