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SwipeLaunch Disabler 0.4.0

6.8 KB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 3.9 - 2,083 reviews


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SwipeLaunch Disabler, developed and published by Hairy Robot, has released its latest version, 0.4.0, on 2015-04-02. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.9, based on 2.083 reviews.

SwipeLaunch Disabler APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). 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: hk.sld.SwipeLaunchDisabler

Updated: 10 years ago

Developer Name: Hairy Robot

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SwipeLaunch Disabler 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

3.9
Total 2,083 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2019-08-14
I had a need to use an app and I set it to long press home button to quickly get to it. The room has no options to change how the hardware hope button works. Sadly this is the best rom for me. Long press will bring up many different option. This app makes it so I can always launch nothing. Nownothing else happens when I long press the home button. Glad this a is still here.

5 ★, on 2019-06-21
Great! Thanks, I am searching to disable swap launch without disabling the Google now or Google voice but there's no option in it's app settings. But this app did the job nicely. But after installing it is working without showing the app anywhere, where is it?

5 ★, on 2018-11-28
Amazing app. Designer is a hero. All praise the designer with infinite approval. App blocks an incredibly annoying otherwise unblockable feature. Thank you!

5 ★, on 2018-12-10
Excellent I absolutely hate that Google Now thing, it would disturb some of my games. This got rid of it easily.

5 ★, on 2019-02-05
Super! No more annoying search pop up.

5 ★, on 2018-10-31
Very useful modification wnich it is disabling default Swipe Seach in my HTC Sense 6. Lovely

Previous Versions

SwipeLaunch Disabler 0.4.0
2015-04-02 / 6.8 KB / Android 4.1+

About this app

Important: For Marshmallow (Android 6), it is possible to disable the assist feature.
Follow below steps:
(1) goto "Settings > Apps > Advanced (the small gear icon) > Default Apps > Assists & voice input"
(2) select "none"
My thanks to robojumper for the above information.

The exact location of the settings may differ between Android version, for example, on Android 7, the settings is located at
"Settings > Apps > Advanced (top right gear icon) > Assist & voice input > Assist app"
So a little searching maybe necessary.

As of Jelly Bean, it is possible to quick launch an app (Google Now by default) by a swipe up gesture from the navigation bar, this feature can be annoying.

This app is developed to "disable" this feature. Actually the feature is not disabled, but instead launches this app that does nothing.

*** Important notes ***
This app does not provide a launch icon in the app drawer, so it is not possible to uninstall it in the conventional way.

Can use below methods to uninstall:
(1) Use an uninstaller app, there are many on Play Store, and AppWererabbit is a good choice.
(2) Goto "Settings > Apps > ALL", locate "SwipeLaunch Disabler", select to uninstall from App info screen.

This app may not be applicable to devices with a physical HOME button, mostly Samsung devices.
On devices with physical HOME button, long pressing the HOME button is equivalent to swipe launch action on buttonless devices, which maybe less prone to launching of Google Now by mistake.

The "semi-circle ring" on pre-Lollipop and "exploding circle" on Lollipop is animation prior to launching this app, therefore, out of control of this app.

The code is open source and available on github: https://github.com/HairyRobot/SwipeLaunchDisabler

New features

v0.4.0
* Removed UI

v0.3.0
* Removed assist icon

v0.2.0
* Reduced icon size

v0.1.0
* First release (2012-10-25)