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Latest build feb 2024 android14

To get the workspace tidy I like to sort in folders the tools that user won't need on a regular basis, and or rename these apps with the task they're aimed at doing (e.g video editing, since google photo can't do more than trimming a video, like doodling in some frames for instance). Therefore a 3rd party launcher is needed.

But I can't use (at full extent) any 3rd party launchers because most of them ask me to grant them notification access
Settings > Device & app notifications > Toggler
When trying enabling, gOS/AOSP pops the error "Restricted setting For your security, this setting is currently unavailable"

I personally don't mind giving them access to notifications as long as I restrict them from accessing network at install time (even though I won't be able to use, e.g, their provided widget to display latest e-mails without sending any request back to the servers of it being read already)

  • de0u replied to this.

    graphenediscoverer4 Latest build feb 2024 android14

    Going forward, it is arguably best to provide an actual build number (from Settings, About phone, Build number).

    graphenediscoverer4 But I can't use (at full extent) any 3rd party launchers [...]

    Similarly, when discussing issues encountered with various third-party apps, it is arguably productive to be specific about which apps (URL, or application i.d. string).

        I use a couple different versions of the Lawnchair launcher and I'm able grant notification access to them without issue. As others have said, you might need to provide additional details for further help.

        2 months later

        Huh, this is interesting: I had your same problem with the version of Niagara launcher downloaded from the official Telegram Channel (Niagara Launcher v1.11.5, published 2024-02-14), but installing it through the Play Store (version updated 2024-02-14), it let me allow access to notifications.