Pie Launcher

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Open-source Android home screen launcher using a dynamic pie menu instead of traditional icon grids. Launch frequent apps by muscle memory with tap-and-hold swipes, or find others by typing one or two letters. Version 1.25.1 adds options to exclude icons from both menus and improves initial touch behavior. Note: requests broad package visibility and battery optimization bypass permissions.

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About this app

Android home screen launcher that uses a dynamic pie menu instead of tables of icons.

Once you get used to it, you can launch your most frequently used apps using muscle memory without even looking at the screen.

Apps you don't use regularly are quickly available with just one tap and by typing the first one or two letters of the app name.

Guide

How to use the pie menu

Tap and hold to open the pie menu. Then swipe to choose an app to start.

How to open the app list

Tap once to open the list. Then type the name of an app you want to start. Usually, one or two letters are enough, even if you mistyped a letter. If the app in the top left is the one you want, you can hit the Search key on your keyboard to start it.

How to close the app list quickly

Swipe down to close the app list.

How to edit the pie menu

Long press an app in the listing of apps to enter the editor for the pie menu. Use 4, 6, or 8 icons in the pie menu to make the most out of it.

How to access Private space

Private space is a new feature in Android 15. If you enabled private space on your device, use . in the app search to unlock and access it.

What's new

v1.25.1Mar 6, 2026

Add option to exclude icons from both menus - Always open primary menu for initial touch - Add missing runtime check for pre-Lollipop

About this version

Version
1.25.1 (67)
Size
231.92 KB
Requires Android
2.3
Target SDK
9
Architecture
universal
Downloads
41
Updated
Mar 6, 2026
Package
de.markusfisch.android.pielauncher

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