Gesture - Open an App Directly by Swiping on an Icon
Currently, swiping right on an app icon in the launcher opens a popup with shortcuts or widgets. I want the option to assign a right-swipe gesture that opens a specific app or it’s shortcuts directly—without any intermediate step or popup.
Rationale / Benefit:
Efficiency: Saves time and taps, especially for frequently used apps or routines.
Simplicity: Configuration is limited to selecting an app per icon—everything else stays the same.
Universal: Works on all devices, in every country or region.
No Overhead: If the feature is not used, nothing changes—no added complexity or elements.
Implementation Suggestion:
There should be an option in the launcher settings (or the icon’s context menu) to assign a specific app to the swipe gesture, which then opens immediately.
- Category
- Customization
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Marius M.
Jul 29, 2025
It would be nice if the user could choose if they want to swipe to open default app or click on the pop-up folder to open the folder. I'd like the former, with opening the folder being done by swiping or holding.