Kvaesitso

Kvaesitso

A search-focused, free and open source launcher for Android

U. N. Owen Launcher System

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Description

Kvaesitso is a launcher application for Android which replaces the device's default home screen. It has been built from scratch, meaning it is not based on the AOSP launcher (like many other third party launchers) nor does it try to recreate this launcher. Instead, Kvæsitso follows its own concepts.

The main feature is a global search which does not only let you search on device for apps, contacts, and calendar events, but also on web services like Wikipedia or your Nextcloud Instance. Additionally it includes some useful tools, for example a calculator and a unit converter. You are looking for a document or an information? Just search for it and Kvæsitso shows you the fastest way to it.

What’s new (1.40.2-fdroid)

- Fix blank weather icons when using Breezy as provider
- Fix gestures not working after double tap to sleep
- Add option to hide app details in app context menu (thanks to @Electromagneticradiation)
- Fix importing theme files

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.40.2-fdroid current
5021ca1693a46ec0…
 2026-06-03 13 MB API 26
1.40.1-fdroid
ac24c84cf2fc8196…
 2026-04-16 13 MB API 26
1.39.3-fdroid
7a7ee3516f854c70…
 2026-01-26 10.0 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • SET_ALARM
  • alarm.permission.SET_ALARM
  • Accounts on the deviceRead the list of configured accounts.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Read calendarRead appointments.
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  • Change calendarCreate and change appointments.
  • Read contactsAccess the address book.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Full file accessAccess all files on the device.
  • Photo locationRead location data stored in photos.
  • Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
  • INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES
  • EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • Place callsCall phone numbers without asking again.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • permission.READ_TASKS
  • permission.ACCESS_SMARTSPACER
  • ACCESS_HIDDEN_PROFILES
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • release.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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