Revamp Your App Drawer for Faster Navigation

Android users can now optimize their app navigation by updating their app drawer settings or switching to more efficient launchers. The traditional app drawer, a staple since the T-Mobile G1 in 2008, has not kept pace with the growing number of apps on modern devices.

Improved App Drawer Options

For a more efficient experience, users can enable automatic search in the app drawer. For instance, Lawnchair Launcher offers a feature where the keyboard appears automatically upon opening the drawer. This can be activated by navigating to Lawnchair settings, selecting App drawer, then Search bar settings, and enabling 'Automatically show keyboard'.

Alternative Launcher Layouts

Alternatively, users can switch to launchers like Niagara, which display apps one per line with an alphabet index on the side. This allows users to quickly jump to a specific letter and view apps starting with that letter, significantly reducing the time spent scrolling through long lists.

Adopting these modern app drawer solutions can streamline app access, minimizing distractions and enhancing productivity.

Update: 23 Jun 2026