Lightning Launcher

Fully compatible with Android TV!

Available on SideQuest!

[!NOTE] Regarding the new V67 update:

Lightning Launcher already works correctly on this version. Make sure to use "open in own window" for your 2D apps (on by default as of 7.2) to make the most of the new multitasking features.

Shortcut services do NOT work correctly in this version. You may still pin Lightning Launcher and the different shortcuts to the dock, and they will show in the recents section.

Lightning Launcher is a launcher designed for Oculus Quest that supports both official and sideloaded apps and games.

It has been built with a focus on speed, flexiblity, and convenience.

It can run on any Android device, but has been tailored for the lastest updates to the Oculus/Meta Quest OS.

Setup Guide

Get Lightning Launcher on SideQuest, or:

1. Download Lightning Launcher from releases.
2. Install the Lightning Launcher apk to your Quest. If you don't know how, you can follow this guide.
3. (Recommended) Set up a shortcut option in Settings -> Shortcut Settings

Features

🌐 Websites in the Launcher

• Enter edit mode and then select "Add Website" on the bottom right
• You will be prompted to install Lightning Browser, which allows websites to continue playing audio in the background
• Websites will be automatically given labels and high-res icons, but both can be customized as you wish

🎨 Simple but Powerful Interface

• Flexible UI with a focus on ease-of-use
• Manually hide, rename, or replace the icon of any app
• High res banner images and icons for most VR apps, thanks to basti564 and Veticia
• Change the size or spacing of apps to show more apps at once
• Choose from 10 preset styles, or import your own custom wallpaper

📦 App Groups

• Automatic grouping of apps by platform
• Customizable default groups for VR Apps (Quest), 2D Apps, TV apps (AndroidTV), and Websites
• Easily sort apps into up to 20 custom groups

⭐ Starred Apps & Groups

• Apps and groups you've starred will be moved to the front of the list for easier access
• If you chose to hide the top bar and not use groups, starring your favorite apps is a good alternative!

🔍 Search

• Press the search icon next to the settings icon to start searching all apps
• Press enter on the keyboard to instantly open the first result

🔗 Shortcuts (Quest)

• Open Settings -> Shortcut Settings to set up shortcuts
• You can set Lightning Launcher to open from the app Library, Explore, People, and/or Facebook icons
• Open an app, minimize the window, then use the same shortcut to resume where you left off
• Use multiple shortcuts to open multiple windows of Lightning Launcher at once

Relevant Projects

QuestAudioPatcher patches native apps to support background audio, allowing full functionality of Discord, Tidal, etc.

PiLauncherNG is a more faithful fork of the original PiLauncher

DreamGrid no longer works properly on Oculus devices, but may be better for PicoVR

Oculess can provide background audio for all apps if configured as your device's owner (Advanced)