Modern aesthetics. Open-source soul. Your Android launcher.
About this app
Be nice is a modern Android launcher built with Jetpack Compose.
It started as a tool to launch apps in split-screen mode to avoid forced rotation on tablets and foldables, and has evolved into a full-featured home screen replacement.
Key features
• Modern design: Built entirely with Jetpack Compose and Material 3 Expressive for a smooth and responsive experience.
• App pairs and split-screen: Create app pairs to launch two apps side by side for multitasking and to avoid unwanted rotation. Works on phones, tablets, and foldables when the system allows split-screen.
• Folders: Organize your apps into groups to find them easier and faster.
• Hidden items: Optionally hide any apps; they move into a dedicated Hidden items folder that you can manage from Settings.
• Widgets: Add up to two widgets to the Favorites and widgets page for at-a-glance information.
• Large-screen layout: On large-screen devices, the Favorites and widgets page uses a two-pane layout where the right pane can host additional widgets.
• Configurable dock: Customize the dock on the Favorites and widgets page to launch the phone, messages, browser, or your favorite apps with a single tap.
Whether you need a full replacement for your home screen or just a better way to multitask, Be nice adapts to you.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by Thomas Künneth.
What's New in v2.1.10
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Tint app icons and folders, emojis, and symbols independently
- - Color sliders show their current value while you adjust them
- - Open app info from Manage hidden items in Settings
- - Hiding an app removes it from your other folders too
Version history
Jul 13, 2026 · 5 MB · Android API 28–37 · code 152
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Tint app icons and folders, emojis, and symbols independently
- - Color sliders show their current value while you adjust them
- - Open app info from Manage hidden items in Settings
- - Hiding an app removes it from your other folders too
SHA-256 8c553c8e53122f318151478a33e78d0ddbca5ff105a3583287762abb37d9fd80
Jul 5, 2026 · 5 MB · Android API 28–37 · code 151
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Tap a letter on the scrubber to jump straight to that section
- - Turn letter hint animations on or off in Settings
SHA-256 5f9dcdb1d6d6817970ff0db1016efc3cbea324b6bf28cd4244e4b87b26aa4cb9
Jul 2, 2026 · 5 MB · Android API 28–37 · code 150
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - See every letter on the app list scrubber so you know where to jump
- - Slimmer scrubber with no background — letters fade in briefly, then fade away
SHA-256 c2fbcf22d2c109b13865033305744e50f34dbef748709c698b8f78666372dff5
Will it run on your device?
74%
- Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2.1.9 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Be nice first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
8c553c8e53122f318151478a33e78d0ddbca5ff105a3583287762abb37d9fd80
Signing certificate
5c9a66790b374c285cfff6c3e652b8842e3e582c55bef141ec7197f80c56a198
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