Taskbar (Donate Version)
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PC-style start menu & recent app launcher, with Android 10 Desktop Mode support!
Features Taskbar (Donate Version)
Support the development of Taskbar by upgrading to the Donate Version!
The Donate Version is identical to the free version and your preferences will automatically transfer over.
Your support is greatly appreciated!Taskbar puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen thats accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet (or phone) into a real multitasking machine!Taskbar supports Android 10s Desktop Mode, allowing you to connect your compatible device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, for a PC-like experience!
On devices running Android 7.0+, Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows without an external display.
No root required!
(see below for instructions)Taskbar is also supported on Android TV (sideloaded) and Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook, or turn your Nvidia Shield into an Android-powered PC!Features:• Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid• Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them• Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you dont• Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want• Pin favorite apps or block the ones you dont want to see• Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind• 100% free, open source, and no adsDesktop mode (Android 10+, requires external display)Taskbar supports Android 10s built-in desktop mode functionality.
You can connect your compatible Android 10+ device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, with Taskbars interface running on your external display and your existing launcher still running on your phone.Desktop mode requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output.
Additionally, certain settings require granting a special permission via adb.To get started, open up the Taskbar app and click "Desktop mode".
Then, just tick the checkbox and the app will guide you through the setup process.
For more information, click the (?) icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+, no external display required)Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+ devices.
No root access is required, although Android 8.0, 8.1, and 9 devices require an adb shell command to be run during initial setup.Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode:1.
Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app2.
Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup)3.
Go to your devices recent apps page and clear all recent apps4.
Start Taskbar, then select an app to launch it in a freeform windowFor more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app.Accessibility service disclosureTaskbar includes an optional accessibility service, which can be enabled in order to perform system button press actions such as back, home, recents, and power, as well as displaying the notification tray.The accessibility service is used only to perform the above actions, and for no other purpose.
Taskbar does not use accessibility services to perform any data collection whatsoever (in fact, Taskbar cannot access the Internet in any capacity as it does not declare the required Internet permission).This is mostly a behind-the-scenes update, containing many changes and fixes.See the changelog to find out whats new in this release:https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
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What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our users have to say about our Android app.
"Have not used it yet. But bought the donate version just to support a better way of offering software than loading it up with ads or limiting the free version. Good on ya mate!"
Frugal Shave
"Resize from freeform is not working"
Driz, Melanie S.
"Excellent Program! I just want to ask you one thing, Everything is working fine except that I can't close the floating window with the X, what should I do?"
Muadeep Z.R.
"Was wrestlilng with a new chromebook and hated how to access apps. Almost returned it till I found Taskbar. Taskbar solved my retentive need to know where things are in a logical manner. With the Taskbar app I now have moved most of my work over to the new chromebook . Acer, lenovo and other chromebook vendors owe you for your app. Well done and thank you."
Patrick Watson
"Great app. Does what it says! đź‘Ť"
aaron otumfuo dickah
"Wonderful."
Tim Carrier
"Bad"
Bapi Giri
"Excellent launcher that has helped me take my phone to the next level. Would easily pay ten times this much. Thank you!"
Rickey Wheeler
"I like the concept, but I hate it bother me whether the button and the bar display on any position. I also hate I need one more click action to show the button if I hide it. But it is useful and match for my e-ink e-reader, now I only install it in my e-reader."
Sry Choi
"Taskbar app is good enough to make me rethink about switching to an iPad on my next upgrade. It makes multitasking on Android easy and enjoyable, The start menu in particular is a great feature that Android tablets were missing. In terms of setup, I found the best option was to also use a Magisk module to force fullscreen, that way there is just the taskbar and no buttons beneath it. Only improvement I can think is to allow scaling and to customise the navigation icons. Thanks for a great app!"
Richard Malone
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Available for Android 8.0 and above