Androdash - Keyboard/Letter driven Android Launcher

github.com/c0dev0id/androdash

A fast, keyboard-driven Android launcher with letter-based navigation.

Androdash filters your apps by tapping or typing letters instead of scrolling through a grid. Built for minimal, low-distraction use on phones, tablets, and devices with hardware remotes.

Features

• Letter navigation — Tap letters to progressively narrow the app list. Available letters update as you select.
• Keyboard support — Start typing to filter. Enter launches the first match, Backspace clears.
• Match methods — Switch how typed letters match app names (prefix, contains, and more).
• Usage-based sorting — Letters you pick most often move to the front.
• App history — A row of recently launched apps for quick re-access.
• Folders — Group apps into folders with custom labels and icons.
• Bookmarks — Add shortcuts to URLs alongside your apps.
• Hide apps — Hide apps from the grid and/or from history, without uninstalling.
• Long-press menu — App shortcuts, hide toggles, add to folder, uninstall, and app info.
• Configurable letterbar — Place the letter bar on any edge; the grid adapts.
• Hardware remote — Navigate focus with a joystick remote; select and back buttons supported.
• Backup & restore — Save and restore settings, folders, bookmarks, and hidden apps.
• Dark theme — Dark interface with orange accents.
• Auto-update — Check for and install nightly builds from the config panel.

Requirements

• Android 14+ (API 34)

Installation

1. Download the latest APK from the Releases page.
2. Install it on your device.
3. When prompted to choose a home app, select Androdash.
4. For full app-shortcut access in the long-press menu, set Androdash as your default launcher.

Configuration

Tap the gear icon (⚙) in the letter bar to open the config panel:

Download

Pre-release nightly 2026-10-11