Version History
Here you can find the changelog of GCA Launcher since it was posted on our website on 2019-08-13.
The latest version is 2.30.50 and it was updated on soft112.com on 23 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.30.50
posted on 2022-05-11
-Bug fixes
-Added the ability to choose the app loader driver
-Added Drawer list configuration preferences
version 2.30.11
posted on 2022-05-04
-Android 8 - 8.1 startup fixes
-Fixed an issue that prevented apps from launching from the app drawer
-Fix implemented to prevent startup crashes (This was due to notification listerner calling the shelf and app drawer before they were ready to run.)
-New text size calculator (if your app labels are out of proportion, navigation to cosmetics in the launcher settings, select Icon Settings and Shapes and reset the text size to a better option)
-Stability improvements for the future
version 2.25.80
posted on 2022-04-21
**Spring Milestone Update**
This update contains all the changes made in the beta channel with a few more fixes on top of that. Please read the notes in the app description for major changes that may effect you!
-Shelf Apps database upgraded
-Groups 2.0
-Revised Launcher Sheets
-Revised App Drawer
-Revised Dynamic Notifications
-Revised Launcher Settings Interface
version 2.16
posted on 2022-02-07
-Fixed an issue for older Android OS platforms
-Improvements to launcher startup activity
-App sheet will now fallback on GCA Package name to help jump start initialization
-Fixed an issue where the app sheet would try to initialize a badge count on a null object
-Fixed an issue with Dynamic Badges trying to build a badge with a null icon<
-Fixed an issue where Adaptive Splash Screen would assume all launcher icons were adaptive
-Fixed an issue that prevented some older apps from launching
version 2.15
posted on 2022-01-31
-Possible fix on some devices on startup
-Improved gathering foregrounds to adaptive icons
-Dim fixes on default widget
-Improved database for Group Management
version 2.14
posted on 2022-01-26
-fix for notification badges not appearing
-removed deprecated code
-minor fixes for app lock
version 2.10.85
posted on 2021-08-28
**HOTFIX**
-Fixed an issue where the launcher would crash upon entering the icon pack picker settings
-Added Contact option in launcher menu
-Added Support option in launcher menu
**Notice**
We got a big update coming before the end of 2021. Stay in touch with the telegram channel for news and updates!
version 2.10.81
posted on 2021-08-18
-Weekly maintenance and Bug fixes
-Fixed an issue where the launcher would crash on certain notification post when rendering badges
-Added support for App Drawer Fastscroll (customization coming soon!)
-Added toggles to disable Fastscroll and Blur behind sheets
-Fixed an issue with monet crashing on some devices
-Patched up first start activity
version 2.10.80
posted on 2021-08-11
-APP DRAWER TYPES have been removed due to major changes being made in the background to improve performance and stability. Alternative solutions will be made in the background!
-Icon Views have been rebuilt to process icon data and badge data faster and predict badge icons faster.
-Search logic has been improved
-App List refresh improvements implemented
-App Drawer downward dragging has been improved
-Pull Down Actionbar dragging improved
(Widget and Icon Pack improvements on the way!)
version 2.10.62
posted on 2021-07-17
App Drawer Changes and Monet! Any problems, please report as an email or in the telegram channel!
-Recent apps, Groups and Apps now merged into Drawer tabs (New App Drawer Settings Available)
-Monet (Android 12 theme backport features)
-Recents update dynamically
-Drawer Divider logic reworked
-Improvements to the Shelf
-App Group icon improvements
-Drawer Dividers theme
version 2.10.34
posted on 2021-06-16
-Adaptive Splash Screens now consume screen params
-Minor bug fixes to Color Schemes
-Fixes to Package Change listener crashing when packages were removed or added
-Fixes to App State Refreshing
-Added option to refresh launcher app state prior to opening
version 2.10.32
posted on 2021-06-08
**GCA Launcher 2 Official Release**
Notice: If you wern't apart of the Insiders Program, your settings will be wiped to be upgraded to the new database!
-Brand new Launcher Sheets (Notifications and Glance)
-Revamped Sheets (Settings Sheet and App Sheets)
-Completly revised Launcher Settings inspired by material design
-Adaptive Icon Support
-New Pro Features
-Icon Editing and so much more to discover!
**Fixes**
-Window Background fixes
-OTA Notification fixes
version 2.080
posted on 2020-07-19
-Android 11 support!
-Android Work Profile is now supported (beta)
-Profile Apps only appear in the app drawer
-Renaming apps now requires the user to confirm changes by clicking the checkmark beside the textbox in app sheets
-App Drawer now uses dynamic context customization
-Double click the app drawer tab layout to enable secondary tab (beside the tab title)
-Long click on a app drawer tab to view the personalization sheet
-GCA Launcher pledge activity now shows community goals for the month.
version 2.073
posted on 2020-06-29
Part 2 of June update
-Backup and Restore functionality added to GCA Launcher
(Backups are kept in private data directory, will be removed if app is uninstalled so keep backups of backups!)
-Adaptive Launcher Screens can now be enabled in general settings
-General improvements to gui and performance
-Under the hood maintenance added to start supporting Android11
version 2.071
posted on 2020-06-21
Part 1 of June Beta Update
-New Badge behavior
-New Icon Badge Indicators (like action launcher!)
-New Active Indicators
-Drawer Swipe Behavior improved
-Shape Override fixes and improvements
-Dots now get darker when notification count is higher
-Improvements to launcher gui and color scheme
version 2.06
posted on 2020-06-01
Version 2.0 Beta
-This update contains a handful of beta build hotfixes
-Service documentation can be reviewed in About Settings category
-Settings Categories cleaned up to make room for new features
-Several Theme issues taken care of
-Introducing a new color picker feature (Testing Shelf personalization)
-Smoother app drawer transition and nested scrolling
-Drawer will now reset its position
version 2.04
posted on 2020-05-15
Version 2.0 Open Beta is here!
-Rebuilt from the ground up
-Full Screen Gesture Support
-App Sheets and Launcher Sheets
-Predictive Actions and Applications
-New Personalization
-Smart Wallpaper Coloring API
-Suggested Launcher Settings
-Designed on latest Material Components
and more!
HOTFIX UPDATE 05/15
-Launcher Bug Fixes
version 2.02
posted on 2020-05-11
Version 2.0 Open Beta is here!
-Rebuilt from the ground up
-Full Screen Gesture Support
-App Sheets and Launcher Sheets
-Predictive Actions and Applications
-New Personalization
-Smart Wallpaper Coloring API
-Suggested Launcher Settings
-Designed on latest Material Components
and more!
version 1.19
posted on 2019-10-18
Hotfix Update
-Various Fixes and Performance fixes for Android 5.x - 7.x
-Added Cyanea support to Crash Log and Issue Reporter services
-Added ResourceNotFound exceptions to Icon Pack Activity to prevent Lower SDK crashes
-Collected Crash Logs can now be sent and shared
version 1.18
posted on 2019-10-16
-Revised Launcher Search functions(Improvements coming)
-Revised OTA services
-Added new bug report list and issue/request services
-Revised Launcher searchbar
-Increased quality of launcher icons
-New Textsize and Icon size logic customization
-Bug fixes
-Performance fixes
and more!
version 1.14
posted on 2019-09-25
ATTENTION: If the launcher is acting up after updating to 1.1, please refer to the new notes in the application details!
-Bug Fixes
-Dependency updates
-Gradle Fixes
version 1.10
posted on 2019-09-22
Warning: If the launcher crashes after the update, wipe the app data and cache from the launcher settings or uninstall and reinstall from the Playstore! This is due to the Settings Registry being upgraded to something more manageable on my end.
-New hidden developer mode
-Upgraded theme engine
-New popup menus
-Better icon management settings
-Bigger Icons (adjustments coming soon)
and general request for fixes and changes!
version 1.08
posted on 2019-08-29
-Reverted some changes for Badge Indicators
-Priority Badge count patch
-Immediate Bug fixes
-Fixed typo
-Added app drawer FAB to trigger searchbar focus
-Search highlights now use icon dominant color
-Code cleanup
-Fixed issues with system ui themeing
-Shelf can now be tinted to custom colors
version 1.07
posted on 2019-08-28
-Updated how notification indicators are handled
-Immediate Bug fixes
-Fixed typo
-Added app drawer FAB to trigger searchbar focus
-Search highlights now use icon dominant color
-Code cleanup
-Fixed issues with system ui themeing
-Shelf can now be tinted to custom colors
version 1.02
posted on 2019-08-11
Official Release