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GYF Side Launcher Beta 1.0b50

564.9 KB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 591 reviews


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GYF Side Launcher Beta, developed and published by Chris Ravenscroft, has released its latest version, 1.0b50, on 2014-03-03. This app falls under the Productivity category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 591 reviews.

GYF Side Launcher Beta APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.2+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.voilaweb.mobile.wasgyf

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: Chris Ravenscroft

Category: Productivity

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing GYF Side Launcher Beta on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 591 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2014-05-15
It was so hard to find a side app launcher which is really responsive. Here it is. There are some other options or features I like to see and if they are in, I would definitely buy the pro. 1, I like to see a search function. 2, more customization for the panel look, height and width adjust. Thanks!

2 ★, on 2014-09-05
Liked this at first but there's a bug for when you hide app label names. Also the problem that has caused me to stop using this is that it ends up locking on my screen and so I can't use anything except this app. It doesn't go away when I turn off my screen and completely locks the screen behind the side bar that I can't even select to restart my phone.

3 ★, on 2017-04-05
It's okay but there are better alternatives. This is slow and buggy. The widget panel is buggy, some widgets can not be removed once added. Widgets don't fit, etc. Also, it'a very bad that you cant disable the app from starting up (it turns back on without your permission after you disable it).

2 ★, on 2014-06-19
Nice but needs width control and there's a bug if I hide app names.

5 ★, on 2014-07-18
I love it, but unfortunately I don't often use it. I would recommend!

5 ★, on 2014-11-24
Love it, good job !.... Can't wait for the updated version..

Previous Versions

GYF Side Launcher Beta 1.0b50
2014-03-03 / 564.9 KB / Android 2.2+

About this app

Stop! Get GYF Side Launcher Beta Donate! It is now free.

GYF is a launcher that is available anytime, regardless of which application you are currently using.
Simply fling your finger from a screen border, or use an alternate gesture, and a list of your installed applications as well as running applications will be displayed. Quickly select one to launch it.

Please do not rate if the application does not work the way you expect it to. Instead, make sure to add your feedback on the dev thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072870

Curious about permissions? They are listed with explanations at the bottom of this message.

FEATURES
• works anywhere
• various launch gestures: fling, long press, short press…
• non-stop gesture: switch to your favorite app without lifting your finger, in one smooth motion
• can be launched from another app using activity shortcut
• can be launched using the home key (double tap)
• open on favorite view

LEFT OR RIGHT HANDED? REFINE YOUR GESTURES
• press/fling to the left or right hand of your screen
• make gesture area wider or shorter
• show the gesture area in regular or ghost mode or make it invisible
• restrict gesture to home screen and complement your regular launcher
• configurable feedback: vibrate, display an information ribbon, etc.

LOOK AND THEMES
• GYF themes: skin GYF to use look like your favorite OS, a chess table, etc.
• Icon themes: compatible with all main launcher theme packs, including icon masks.
• or manually configure drawer opacity, display or hide quick jump letter ribbon…
• display or hide sticky headers, change icon size, hide app names, etc.

AND MORE
• start at boot time (donate)
• display/configure notification
• root features under development for you, owners of rooted devices!

TRUSTED BY CUSTOMIZATION WIZARDS
• GYF is cooked in various ROMs (list on demand :))

AS SEEN ON…
★ there used to be a list of tech sites who reviewed GYF, along with their positive comments, here. However Google contacted me to complain about the app’s description. Lacking proper information, I decided to remove anything that refers to anyone — I believe I will put this list somewhere else and link to it in case it is what ticked off Google ☆

USERS DON'T HATE IT!
"A great addition to android. Feels like a natural part of the ui."
"really well put together. Enough options to satisfy even the most discerning geek!"
"The frequent updates have improved the app ten folds."
etc. ( GYF loves you too guys! )

A NOTE ON PERMISSIONS

* android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
to display the GYF drawers over other applications

* android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
to launch GYF at boot time if so configured

* android.permission.VIBRATE
for haptic feedback

* android.permission.GET_TASKS
to display the list of running tasks

* android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
to ask Android to terminate a process when you select this action

* android.permission.CALL_PHONE
to allow the creating of direct dial shortcuts in the User drawer

* android.permission.WRITE_STORAGE
to store l2 cache

(the square gfx was invented and designed by Lesscro: www.rd-graphisme.com)

New features

This is beta50
* New hybrid non-stop modes (improved)
* Ready for GYFDrawer
* Fixed remote activation
Please contact me if you find any issue due to these updates.

App Permissions

Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to tell the AppWidget service which application can access AppWidget's data.
Allows an application to read from external storage.