microg / microg/GmsCore

Add option to "Hide app icon from launcher"

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enhancement
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Description

Space consuming icon on my Home screen
I'm a minimalist and seeing the MicroG icon clutter up my drawer space is extremely annoying.

Option to remove/hide the icon from launcher
I humbly request you guys to add an option to remove/hide the icon from launcher as was in older versions.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so first locate the Android launcher-related entry point and review how app visibility is currently handled. Done means the MicroG icon can be hidden from the launcher through an available option without affecting the app's other behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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