​Gesture navigation home screen redraw delay (~1 sec lag returning to home)

When using full-screen gesture navigation (swiping up from the bottom of the screen to return home), there is a ~1-second delay before Niagara's app list, favorites, and shortcuts appear on the screen.

I am aware this issue commonly affects third-party launchers due to Android's gesture navigation implementation, but wanted to submit a report in case there are device-specific tweaks or recommendations for my setup.

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Enable gesture navigation in Android System Settings.

  2. Set Niagara Launcher as the default home app.

  3. Open any application.

  4. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

  5. Observe the ~1-second delay/blank screen before Niagara's interface fully loads.

Problem occurs with other Launchers: Yes (present in other 3rd-party launchers, but does NOT occur on the default stock launcher).

Manufacturer and Device Name
OnePlus 15
Android Version
Android 16
Problem occurs with other Launchers
Yes
Third-Party Launchers Tested
Microsoft Launcher, Nova Launcher, Smart Launcher
Niagara Launcher Version
1.16.18

Please authenticate to join the conversation.

Upvoters
Status

In Review

Board
🐛

Bug Reports

Date

About 2 hours ago

Author

Radek

Subscribe to post

Get notified by email when there are changes.