u/RustyT911

Hi Everyone!

It's been a few weeks since I last posted and I wanted to share some of the work I've been doing on Meridian Launcher!

The most recent updates include:

• General bug and app crash fixes -
• Orbit (A place-able circular icon that fans out chose apps or actions, shown in the video above)
• New Space triggers and settings (Wifi Connected, Bluetooth connected, Do not disturb mode, charging, folded/unfolded etc. )
• Starter layouts included now (still working on refining these completely but they exist)
• Better material you color choices

As a reminder the core features of the launcher are:

• Spaces: home screens that switch on a schedule or a trigger
• Assistant: change any setting by asking, plus general whatever (support for local models as well as bring you're own API key)
• Customization: big grids, icon packs, shapes and system bars
• Gestures: 16 triggers plus draw-a-shape
• Orbit: a circle that fans out your apps
• Widgets: stacks, built-in widgets, and KLWP/KWGT support
• Drawer: tabs, folders, hidden apps and smart search
• Backup: one file you keep, plus Nova import

As always, there is no tracking, telemetry and zero data going anywhere (unless you enable assistant, weather etc, even then it's you're choice where it goes). I don't even track the download button on my site and have no idea if you clicked it (I don't need to know).

For Obtanium users, I've setup a new repo where update binaries are pushed so you can get automatic updates as well. Link is below!

The app remains completely FREE via the website and will always be there. Buying the play store version of the app is simply a way to support development and not required in any capacity.

I'm working on this constantly and trying to really build something I enjoy using myself on a daily basis and fits my needs, I hope you all might enjoy it as well. I've not got a big user base or anything like that, but do use it every day on my pixel 10 pro. I say this to note, I have no idea if it works on every device perfectly 😐

Feedback and suggestions are always welcomed! 😄

Links:
Merdian Launcher Website
Obtainium Repo
Play Store Listing

Hi all,

I've posted a couple of times but wanted to share an updated video. I've been putting in a ton of work to make things smoother, fix bugs and add new features.

Above is a quick demo video I made to show off some of what's possible.

Icon pack is mello and wallpaper was sourced from their app as well.

Still very open to suggestions on features etc. and am currently working to make the initial.install experience better with some default layout. I haven't been able to get any testers or bug reports from anyone so I've only tested this so far on my pixel 10.

As a reminder, no telemetry in the app at all and if you choose to try out the launcher, I don't even track the download button on the meridian site. The APK is still free on the site and I intend on keeping it that way forever. The paid play store version is just out there for support.

Site: https://meridian-launcher.com

Hey all. I posted a preview video the other day of my launcher and I wanted to share this with the community as I continue to work on it. I'm sure it still has plenty of bugs etc, but I'm working to resolve those as I have time.

In short it's intended to be a fast, private launcher in the Nova mold with a couple of ideas I haven't seen elsewhere. No ads, no analytics, no subscription, and nothing is feature-gated. It will never track you and will never request permissions that feel invasive.

The APK is FREE to sideload from meridian-launcher.com. The Play version is $2.99 one-time and is the exact same app, buying it is just a way to support development and get automatic updates. My website does not have analytics and I have no idea if you clicked the download button.

One heads up: the Play version is currently a release behind. A bigger update (per-space settings, day-of-week scheduling) is sitting in Google's review queue right now, so the APK on the site is actually the newest build.

Here's a quick feature's list for anyone interested:

• Spaces — separate home setups (work, home, weekend, etc.) with their own pages, dock, wallpaper, and settings. Auto-switch by schedule, day, or triggers (headphones, charging, car Bluetooth).
• Optional assistant page — bring your own API key (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Ollama, or anything OpenAI-compatible) to build spaces, change settings, or organize your drawer. Off by default; nothing leaves your phone until you add a key.
• Gesture pad — draw shapes to trigger actions, plus standard gestures and a double-chop flashlight toggle.
• App drawer — swipeable custom tabs, bulk-select, and auto-categorization.
• Icon/theming — icon packs, themed icons, per-surface styling, grids up to 16×16, corner-radius control for dock/drawer/folders.
• Backup/restore — built-in with auto-backups, plus a Nova importer.
• Widgets — smart app shelf, current-space card, quick-actions grid.

It's been my daily driver for a while now. Android 8+. Happy to answer anything, and honest feedback is genuinely useful, including the negative kind. There are tons of launchers out there with new ones popping up every day, I understand if the experience I want isn't the one you want but I'm more than willing to be flexible😄

Free APK: meridian-launcher.com

Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meridian_launcher.pro

EDIT: I did create a discord community where anyone who might be using the launcher can provide feedback, submit issues etc: https://discord.gg/Fn5w2knZR4 Look forward to chatting with you all there!

I've built my own launcher to get things working exactly like I like them.

Excuse the choppy video.

Still working on a bunch of things but getting there slowly.