Nova Launcher Added Facebook and Google Ads Tracking

https://lemdro.id/post/lemdro.id/35049920

40•celsoazevedo•2h ago

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celsoazevedo•2h ago

For those still using Nova Launcher (custom launcher for Android), it seems that it's owned by a new company and the latest update comes with the Facebook Ads and Google AdMob SDKs and require extra permissions.

8.1.6:

- Branch (analytics)

- Bugsnag (crash report)

8.2.4:

- Facebook Ads (advertisement)

- Google AdMob (advertisement)

- Branch (analytics)

- Bugsnag (crash reporting)

- Google CrashLytics (crash reporting)

- Google Firebase Analytics (analytics)

fireflash38•53m ago

Any good alternatives people are using? I've used Nova for absolutely ages

canthonytucci•50m ago

Lawnchair is not as fancy but it works

Fire-Dragon-DoL•38m ago

It doesn't support adding pages to the home,sadly

garciansmith•21m ago

Lawnchair is good. I just really want app drawer tabs, the only reason I've stuck with Nova.

sgc•43m ago

I switched from Nova to Smart Launcher a couple years ago because it allowed me better customization of app groups - although I did need to work on the config a bit. I like it.

dcl•42m ago

How much am I missing out by using the standard launcher my Pixel comes with? I haven't played with different launchers since the Nexus 4 and Android 2/3 (I think).

toast0•38m ago

I don't like the stock launcher because I can't remove the search bar and I never use the search bar. Nova feels like a no nonsense launcher that does what I need. I think last time it came up, the recommended option was missing something for me so I stayed with Nova, but the writing is on the wall.

spondyl•39m ago

As a relatively new convert back to Android, I've been using Niagra Launcher and enjoying it.

planetafro•23m ago

I use Niagra. So good once you get used to it.

another_twist•19m ago

Nova drained my erstwhile Android phones battery. Not sure if this has gotten any better.

rationalist•13m ago

F**!

Thanks for sharing.

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