Single touch "Select and Scroll" Workflow
seamlessly integrate the alphabetical index scroll with app list fine-tuning, all in one continuous motion:
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').
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.
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").
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
- Category
- Productivity
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Comments6
David Hughes
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
Oct 17, 2025
I was about to make a post just like this!
Vovik
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)
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
Sep 29, 2025
Thank you! I really hope it is seriously considered 😊
Paul Sorensen
Sep 27, 2025
I made a proof of concept for what I was thinking
https://v0-android-launcher-enhancement.vercel.app/