| Taskbar - PC-style productivity for Android |  | |
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Braden Farmer | ||
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| VERSION/BUILD: 3.8.1 | ||
| UPDATED: 27 January 2018 | ||
| REQUIRES ANDROID: 5.0 and up | ||
| FILE SIZE: 1.52 M |
On devices running Android 7.0+ (Nougat), Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows for a PC-like experience! No root required! (see below for instructions)
Taskbar is also fully supported on Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook!
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If you find Taskbar useful, please consider upgrading to the Donate Version! Simply tap the "Donate" option at the bottom of the app (or, on the web, click here).
Features:
• Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid
• Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them
• Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you don't
• Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want
• Pin favorite apps or block the ones you don't want to see
• Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind
• 100% free, open source, and no ads
Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+)
Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+
(Nougat). No root access is required. Android 8.0+ (Oreo) is also supported via an adb shell command.
Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode:
1. Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app
2. Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup)
3. Go to your device's recent apps page and clear all recent apps
4. Select an app using Taskbar to launch it in a freeform window
For more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app.
This app uses the Device Administrator permission. This app uses Accessibility services.
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What's New
- New in 3.8.1:
• Improvements for BlissOS
• Improved integration with SecondScreen app
• Fixed wallpaper positioning when using Taskbar as home screen
For a full changelog, see http://ift.tt/2po0tOt
Download & Instructions
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