u/Ansoneh

CheatCode Launcher is controlled almost entirely by gesture-based "cheat codes". You assign combinations of taps and swipes to apps, shortcuts, actions, tasker tasks, start timers, or whatever else you want.

The idea is that the more you use it, the faster it gets as muscle memory builds. I've been using it for a few months now and have around 40 codes memorized and 0 icons on my home screen.

For things that you don't necessarily want codes for, there's still fast searching as well as collections and after shortcuts. After shortcuts are links you can apply to a specific app that show up once that app is closed. For example, when I close Google Photos, links to Create New Instagram Post, Lightroom, and Message Wife pop up.

Context-based themes are also included, which allow you to set rules for when themes automatically change. These can be based on day, date, time, media playing, specific app notifications, charging, and many more.

Try it out for on Google Play

Hey everyone!

I've been building an Android launcher called CheatCode Launcher that's designed around the idea of launching apps from memory instead of searching through icons.

Instead of filling your home screen with shortcuts, you assign combinations of up, down, left, right, and tap to apps, shortcuts, Tasker tasks, media controls, and more. The more you use it, the more those gesture codes become muscle memory.

Some key features:

• Assign gesture codes to open apps, shortcuts, run tasker tasks, control media and more
• After shortcuts: assign linked actions to a specific app that show up for a short time when you close it. For example, when closing the Camera app, you can have links appear for: Google Photos, Instagram, Lightroom, or whatever other apps or actions you want to appear.
• Highly customizable theming that can be saved, shared and imported.
• Auto-theme switching: Have the look and feel change based on what's happening on your device. Set a custom theme for specific days, dates, notifications, media playing, etc.
• Fast app search for everything you haven't memorized yet.

Most features are free with generous limits, while advanced customization and a few power-user features are available with a lifetime upgrade.

I'd love to hear what you think of the concept and any ideas or feedback you have.

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pantsninja.cheatcodelauncher

Edit: Only have a few more codes left. Would love to hear some feedback from anyone who ends up using it. Bugs, feature requests, anything else are welcome!