Taskbar is a tools app developed
by Braden Farmer.
The APK has been available since July 2016.
Taskbar has been downloaded 1+ million
times.
It's currently not in the top ranks.
It's rated 4.26 out of 5 stars,
based on 9,869 ratings.
The last update of the app was on December 15, 2021.
Taskbar has a content rating
"Everyone".
Taskbar has an APK download size of 2415 kb and the latest version
available
is 6.2.
Designed for Android version 5.0+.
Taskbar is FREE to download.
Description
Taskbar puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen that's accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet (or phone) into a real multitasking machine!
Taskbar supports Android 10's Desktop Mode, allowing you to connect your compatible device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, for a PC-like experience! On devices running Android 7.0+, Taskbar can also launch apps in freeform windows without an external display. No root required! (see below for instructions)
Taskbar is also supported on Android TV (sideloaded) and Chrome OS - use Taskbar as a secondary Android app launcher on your Chromebook, or turn your Nvidia Shield into an Android-powered PC!
If you find Taskbar useful, please consider upgrading to the Donate Version! Simply tap the "Donate" option at the bottom of the app (or, on the web, click here).
Features:
• Start menu - shows you all applications installed on the device, configurable as a list or as a grid • Recent apps tray - shows your most recently used apps and lets you easily switch between them • Collapsible and hideable - show it when you need it, hide it when you don't • Many different configuration options - customize Taskbar however you want • Pin favorite apps or block the ones you don't want to see • Designed with keyboard and mouse in mind • 100% free, open source, and no ads
Taskbar supports Android 10's built-in desktop mode functionality. You can connect your compatible Android 10+ device to an external display and run apps in resizable windows, with Taskbar's interface running on your external display and your existing launcher still running on your phone.
Desktop mode requires a USB-to-HDMI adapter (or a lapdock), and a compatible device that supports video output. Additionally, certain settings require granting a special permission via adb.
To get started, open up the Taskbar app and click "Desktop mode". Then, just tick the checkbox and the app will guide you through the setup process. For more information, click the (?) icon in the upper-right hand corner of the screen.
Freeform window mode (Android 7.0+, no external display required)
Taskbar lets you launch apps in freeform floating windows on Android 7.0+ devices. No root access is required, although Android 8.0, 8.1, and 9 devices require an adb shell command to be run during initial setup.
Simply follow these steps to configure your device for launching apps in freeform mode:
1. Check the box for "Freeform window support" inside the Taskbar app 2. Follow the directions that appear in the pop-up to enable the proper settings on your device (one-time setup) 3. Go to your device's recent apps page and clear all recent apps 4. Start Taskbar, then select an app to launch it in a freeform window
For more information and detailed instructions, click "Help & instructions for freeform mode" inside the Taskbar app.
Accessibility service disclosure
Taskbar includes an optional accessibility service, which can be enabled in order to perform system button press actions such as back, home, recents, and power, as well as displaying the notification tray.
The accessibility service is used only to perform the above actions, and for no other purpose. Taskbar does not use accessibility services to perform any data collection whatsoever (in fact, Taskbar cannot access the Internet in any capacity as it does not declare the required Internet permission).
Recent changes: This is mostly a behind-the-scenes update, containing many changes and fixes.
See the changelog to find out what's new in this release: https://github.com/farmerbb/Taskbar/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
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★★★★★
If free form open size have custom size option will be perfect.
★★★★★
Combine this app with Easy DPI Changer to make elements smaller, connect to your phone via SCRAPY and you have yourself a neat fake desktop mode.
★★★★★
Can we have an option to turn off Start button? Plus make it persistent just like the buttons. Not over the screen because it looks hideous when it draws over Home screen default apps.
★★★★★
I wish it was more flexible with the size of the taskbar itself. It feels too big for me, and the apps look too big. And the arrangement and icons of the android buttons could not be altered. I was hoping this would've been an alternative to the fold 4s taskbar, but feels too big and limited for me to be daily driving it.
★★☆☆☆
Experience of this is good but recently I updated the latest version and this version is not working correctly in bliss os 11. It is showing like there is no launcher, or it became lag when I turned on bliss so new version need for fix the biggest bug of this app:~it is when I set my default launcher in taskbar it was blinking like press to set default launcher as taskbar, but it was not working. Thank you. Sorry for mistakes
★★☆☆☆
It uses to worked well since android has been updating the OS above 10, the developer hasn't made any adjustment to make it work. Currently, the monitor doesn't show any open windows when I click on any app. Hope you guys fix this. Used to love this.
Google Play Rankings
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Permissions
Development tools
modify secure system settings
Network communication
view network connections,
view Wi-Fi connections,
pair with Bluetooth devices
System tools
retrieve running apps,
run at startup,
adjust your wallpaper size,
draw over other apps,
modify system settings,
install shortcuts
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
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