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.