Shade Launcher

Amir Zaidi · amirz.shade

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v2020-09-01 12:40 2.6 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2020-09-01 12:40 (26649280)
Updated: Dec 3, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 2.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Personalization (app)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: github.com/amirzaidi
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Shade Launcher is an app by Amir Zaidi in the Personalization category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2019-08-21 21:15, the APK grew from 1.9 MB to 2.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including call phone, read shared storage and display over other apps. Compared with version 2019-08-21 21:15, it adds 4 new permissions (“Display over other apps”, “Package usage stats”, “Control vibration” and “Read device config”) and drops 2 (“Control remote app transition animations” and “Read calendar”).

What's new in v2020-09-01 12:40

This will probably be the last update before the Shade Android 11 version. Support long press on Unread to open media player, single tap is play/pause like it was long ago. Improve At A Glance to look more like Google's. Close app info sheet when the app gets uninstalled. Change color of app info icons to be the same as AOSP Settings. On light theme, make top of the screen transparent black instead of light gray. Fix some rare crashes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “belirsizbelirsiz63”.

Shade has been updated to Android Q! This launcher is the embodiment of my vision for Android apps. It can be enjoyed by everyone, without having to scroll through a massive list of options. Features: - Adaptive Icon Packs Choose from many popular icon packs to customize your home screen. Even icon packs with adaptive icons are supported. - Smart Unread The widget on the first page will show the most important notification on your phone. When music is playing, control it by tapping the widget. Tap once to pause, twice to skip, three times to rewind. - Themes Choose between Light or Dark mode, or let it decide from the wallpaper. Then pick an accent to apply throughout the launcher, for a modern look that’s personalized in the iconic shades of Shade. - News Feed Swipe right to open a feed selected in the settings. Any app can implement a feed. To show Google's News Feed, you need Rootless Pixel Bridge from my GitHub: https://amirzaidi.github.io/bridge.html - Grid Division Choose if you want 4, 5 or 6 columns on your home screen. Or let the launcher decide using your phone's size. - Shortcuts Hold an app icon to show quick shortcuts that immediately jump into the app. - Hiding apps Hide apps by dragging them to the Hide icon, then find them again by scrolling down veeeery far in the app drawer. - Tap to go home Android Q users can add a tap to go home action to the gesture navigation bar. Activate the Draw Over Apps permission and the Accessibility Service to enable this feature. Any phone that runs Android 7.0 or higher is supported. There is no unexpected fee, nor any advertisements. No data is collected. Sources can be found on my GitHub: https://github.com/amirzaidi/Shade

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2019-08-21 21:15. Since v2020-09-01 12:40 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2020-09-01 12:40 LATEST Dec 3, 2024 2.6 MB TRUSTED v2019-08-21 21:15 Dec 8, 2022 1.9 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Amir Zaidi” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 3, 2024
Signed byCN=Amir Zaidi, ST=The Netherlands, C=NL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)74:74:D9:EB:6A:A7:76:AB:08:13:5E:19:CB:2A:3B:69:CE:DC:24:32
File MD5a425e2eeff01b9aeaa1f62c1a8713dea
Uploaded by “belirsizbelirsiz63” 2 followers · uploading since 2023

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Permissions (15)

Shade Launcher requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Bind appwidget android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
Read device config android.permission.READ_DEVICE_CONFIG
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
Set wallpaper hints android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS
Shade accessibility (custom) amirz.shade.permission.ACCESSIBILITY
Shade read settings (custom) amirz.shade.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Shade write settings (custom) amirz.shade.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Shade Launcher APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Shade Launcher for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2019-08-21 21:15 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2019-08-21 21:15 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Shade Launcher APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a425e2eeff01b9aeaa1f62c1a8713dea.