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Single touch "Select and Scroll" Workflow

seamlessly integrate the alphabetical index scroll with app list fine-tuning, all in one continuous motion:

  1. ​Start on Index (Vertical Scroll):

    • ​Action: Press and hold your finger on the Alphabet Index on the right side.

    • ​Result: Sliding your finger up/down controls the starting letter of the app list (e.g., jump from 'G' to 'J').

  2. ​Transition to List (Horizontal Drag):

    • ​Action: While still pressing down, slide your finger horizontally to the left over the app list area.

    • ​Result: You enter App List Scroll Mode, locking in the starting letter. The vertical movement of your finger now controls the app list.

  3. ​Fine-Tune Selection (Vertical Scroll on List):

    • ​Action: Slide your finger vertically up or down over the app list area.

    • ​Result: The entire app list scrolls, allowing you to fine-tune your selection within the current letter group (e.g., scroll from "Gmail" to "GoodRx").

  4. ​Launch App (Tap/Lift):

    • ​Action: Lift your finger (or perform a final tap) when the desired app is under your finger.

    • ​Result: The selected app launches.

​This system provides fast initial jumps via the alphabet index and precise selection via the app list scroll, making it a very efficient one-handed interface

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  • David Hughes

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    Oct 12

    I was posting this suggestion as well! Glad to see it written so much better than how I was typing it out. This would be amazing to see. Thanks for suggesting.

    However, given this was a year ago, I fear it won't be coming any time soon, so that is discouraging.

  • kilopeach

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    Oct 17, 2025

    I was about to make a post just like this!

  • Vovik

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    Oct 4, 2025

    Yes!! I was coming here to say this. It's so annoying having to scroll to a popular letter will lots of apps then scrolling again through that list and clicking.

    This will allow for one gesture app openings.

  • Fraser Smith (fraserYT)

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    Sep 29, 2025

    Great minds think alike. I’ve had this concept in my head for months and come here and find that, not only did you suggest exactly what I had in mind but actually built a POC too! Nice job!

    • Paul Sorensen

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      Sep 29, 2025

      Thank you! I really hope it is seriously considered 😊

  • Paul Sorensen

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    Sep 27, 2025

    I made a proof of concept for what I was thinking

    https://v0-android-launcher-enhancement.vercel.app/