The
Fairphone 2 Launcher was the default launcher in official Android 5 OSes for the Fairphone 2 smartphone, both Fairphone OS and Fairphone Open.
Fairphone stopped the development of some Fairphone specific apps when the Fairphone 2 was updated to Android 6 "Marshmallow". Since they are open source, the WeAreFairphone community make them available for those users who want to keep the original Fairphone experience.
You may want to take a look at Fairphone's
Recent Contacts and
Clock widgets too.
Features
Edge Swipe makes it possible to quickly access frequently used apps with just a swipe of the finger from the left or right side of the screen towards the center, and then release it on the desired app. With this feature you can keep your home screen clean and tidy, and only access your important apps when you need to see them.
The
App Life Cycle is a section in the Fairphone where all downloaded and installed apps are vertically displayed. App Life Cycle creates more awareness for the user on how they use their Fairphone in combination with apps. It makes apps become “living things.”
The App Life Cycle includes an algorithm that keeps track of how much an app is being used and puts less often used apps in the Idle section after a certain amount of time. This way you get an overview of an app’s usage, and you can easily uninstall apps that are not necessary anymore. This feature only stores information locally on the device; your app usage is not shared in any way.
New and updated apps are bannered for the sake of clarity, and if you don’t want an app to go into idle after a while (because you don’t use it often, but still need to access it quickly when you need it), you can simply “pin” an app so it stays inside the active section.
Icon pack support was added by the WeAreFairphone community. The launcher is the most visited app in your device, so customization is key for making you feel more confortable.
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
Download F-Droid
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This version requires Android 4.2 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
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set wallpaper
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
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adjust your wallpaper size
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
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control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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find accounts on the device
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
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send sticky broadcast
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
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run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
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com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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.permission.RECEIVE_LAUNCH_BROADCASTS
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.permission.RECEIVE_FIRST_LOAD_BROADCAST
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
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send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
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read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
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reroute outgoing calls
Allows the app to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
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modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
6.8 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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This version requires Android 4.2 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
set wallpaper
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
-
adjust your wallpaper size
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
-
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
-
-
find accounts on the device
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
send sticky broadcast
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
-
.permission.RECEIVE_LAUNCH_BROADCASTS
-
.permission.RECEIVE_FIRST_LOAD_BROADCAST
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
-
reroute outgoing calls
Allows the app to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
-
modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
6.8 MiB
PGP Signature
|
Build Log
-
This version requires Android 4.2 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
directly call phone numbers
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.
-
set wallpaper
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper.
-
adjust your wallpaper size
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints.
-
control vibration
Allows the app to control the vibrator.
-
-
find accounts on the device
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
-
send sticky broadcast
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
-
run at startup
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
-
com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
-
com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
-
com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS
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com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
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com.android.launcher3.permission.RECEIVE_LAUNCH_BROADCASTS
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com.android.launcher3.permission.RECEIVE_FIRST_LOAD_BROADCAST
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
read your contacts
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
-
send and view SMS messages
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
-
read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
-
reroute outgoing calls
Allows the app to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.
-
modify system settings
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
Download APK
6.8 MiB
PGP Signature
|
Build Log
