SideSearch 0.2.0

SideSearch 0.2.0

This release expands SideSearch from an assistant-driven search panel into a more complete Android access layer while keeping all device data local.

Highlights

• adaptive portrait layout with a dark, horizontally scrollable quick-controls row
• live Android controls for connectivity, rotation, automatic brightness, brightness, volume, ringer mode, wallet, and system settings
• tap-to-open brightness and volume sliders with real-time hardware-volume updates
• Phosphor-style icons throughout the app
• smoother elastic scrolling and stronger haptic feedback for quick controls, results, and recent apps
• optional left and right edge handles with configurable position, height, thickness, and transparency
• foreground handle service with reboot/update restoration and explicit permission status indicators
• adaptive 4x2 Home widget with search and synchronized recent apps
• improved widget launch animation, status-bar contrast, keyboard autocorrection for text commands, and responsive screen sizing

Installation and update

Download SideSearch-0.2.0-release.apk below and open it on an Android 8.0 or newer device. This APK uses the same signing certificate as 0.1.1 and can update an existing official installation directly.

SideSearch requests only the access needed by features you enable. The Opening page shows granted access in green, missing access in red, and manufacturer-specific settings that Android cannot inspect in amber.

Verification

APK SHA-256:

4d4ea4f1cef5ac00b465f48bc652e81c7c40a15ffef8e307e5bb29b5ace9f83d

The same value is included in SideSearch-0.2.0-SHA256SUMS.txt.

SideSearch is proprietary software distributed free of charge under the repository End User License Agreement. Optional support does not unlock downloads or features.

SideSearch 0.1.1

SideSearch 0.1.1

This is the first public GitHub release of SideSearch. The APK is distributed free of charge; no payment or donation is required to download or use the app.

Optional support is appreciated, but it does not unlock downloads, features, or support priority.

Highlights

• universal Android app and command search
• Android assistant integration
• notification cards and media playback controls
• weather, contact, calendar, maps, messaging, and calculation commands
• contextual setup buttons for assistant, notification access, and contacts during onboarding
• live enabled states in onboarding and the Permissions page
• visible Open-Meteo attribution on weather forecasts

Installation

1. Download SideSearch-0.1.1-release.apk below.
2. Allow your browser or file manager to install apps from this source if Android asks.
3. Open the APK and confirm installation.
4. Follow the onboarding steps to configure optional permissions and select SideSearch as the digital assistant.

Requires Android 8.0 or later. SideSearch is proprietary software supplied under the repository End User License Agreement.

Verification

SHA-256:

ff8275b55eba4a9a12fe5a0982863556ebf7dfeade3ea639831afea706b306bc