Work Profile apps not showing, new app installs not showing unless clearing app storage

[ghost]

Description:
I am using the launcher on my Fairphone 4 running CalyxOS with Android 13. I see an issue where my Work Profile apps are not showing up in the launcher. Additionally, new app installs are also not showing up unless I clear the app storage.

Steps to Reproduce:
Install W-Launcher and open it on any android phone I asume.
Install any app within the work profile.
Launch W-Launcher and observe that Work Profile apps are not visible.

Also Installing any new app and observe that it does not appear in the launcher until app storage is cleared.

Expected behavior:
All apps installed within the Work Profile should be visible in the launcher.
New app installs should appear in the launcher without needing to clear app storage.

Actual behavior:
Work Profile apps are not visible in the launcher, and new app installs do not appear in the launcher until app storage is cleared.

Another Note:
Hiding the App Icon for the W-Launcher in the W-Launcher app drawer.

Device info:

OS: CalyxOS
Android: 13
Phone: Fairphone 4

Thanks for looking into this issue.

[achunt2143]

Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. I think I have an idea about what is causing the delay in uninstalled apps still showing, so I will get working on that.

For Work Profile, I do not understand what you mean? Do you mean apps that are controlled by an organization? I do not have an issue with those not showing up. Can you elaborate more on what Work Profile is?

[ghost]

Sure!
In CalyxOS, Work Profile is a feature that allows you to create a separate, local, secure workspace on your device.

But It's commonly used on stock android to separate work-related apps and data from personal apps and data. A Work Profile essentially creates a new profile on your device that's managed separately from your main profile. This means that any apps or data that you install or create within your Work Profile are kept separate from your personal apps and data.

So if you have apps that you only want to use for work or that are managed by an organization, seperate apps using the Work Profile feature. And on my room CalyxOS I can separate non-free apps using the Work Profile feature.

https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949?hl=en

Also updated my previous post, to infrom you on the issue a bit better.

[achunt2143]

Thanks so much for explaining! I was not aware this was a feature in Android. I'll do some research and see what I can come up with. Regarding the other issues you pointed out: Apps list should now update when uninstalling an app and going back into launcher without the need to clear app data or force restart. This issue was related to the recent apps view not really working right, so killed two birds with one stone. App icon was a mistake on my part. I forgot to comment out the line in AndroidManifest that makes the app icon show up. It's easier to enable that for debugging purposes. Version 2.1 should have these two fixes implemented.

[ghost]

No worries 😊

I just wanted to say that your launcher is amazing, and I'm always excited to see the new updates you roll out. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain things to me and help me understand more about it.

I'm also really glad to hear that the issues I mentioned are already being addressed in the upcoming version. Your commitment to the launcher and the user experience is truly impressive. Keep up the great work! 👍

[achunt2143]

Thank you so much! It's great to hear that this little side project I started is being used and enjoyed by users. I appreciate all your feedback given! 2.1 release should be out in a few hours on play store!

[achunt2143]

Just wanted to let you know I am still trying to research this work profile app issue. I can't really find great code resources for this situation. But I can find plenty on how to integrate Android for Enterprise into my app.

[ghost]

That's great to hear! Keep up the research and don't worry if you can't find specific code resources for the work profile app issue in the end.

[achunt2143]

I think I found something. It seems like it works, but I don't have any work profile apps like yours I can try. Check out version 2.2.2 and see if that does anything different. It should put the work apps on a new tab titled "Work"

[ghost]

Thank you for working on this issue. I will download the latest version of the launcher when it is available and test if it resolves the problem with work profile apps not showing up.

Shelter is an app on f-droid that allows people to setup a offline work profile.

[achunt2143]

closing due to requestor deleting profile