#7288·lawnchair

hidden apps appear automatically if updated through the google play store

Author: greysstreetCreated Sep 13, 2026Updated Sep 13, 2026
Labelsbugstatus: needs triage

Describe the bug

as the title states, any app that is updated via google play store, will appear in the app drawer automatically after updating. this is only for apps that are downloaded/maintained through the play store. I also understand I'm using a developmental lawnchair version, so bugs are to be expected. but it's important to note this doesn't happen with apps that are downloaded outside of the play store and manually updated. all settings in the app store and in lawnchair are turned off/adjusted to avoid this happening, so it's definitely a bug

Steps to reproduce

  1. go to google play store, check for app updates
  2. open lawnchair home settings & hide an app that has a current update (before updating, simply to reproduce the bug)
  3. go back to the google play store and download and install update
  4. check app drawer and you'll see the app reappears on its own

Expected behavior

when updating an app (via google play store/f-droid/manually through apk file downloads, or through the app itself) ALL APPS THAT ARE HIDDEN VIA LAWNCHAIR SETTINGS should always remain hidden unless the user changes them, or changes any settings that allows for updated apps to show in the app drawer

Screenshots

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Device information

device: google pixel 10 xl pro lawnchair version: 16.dev.(#5103) android OS version: 17 build #: CP41.260814.003.B1 [beta]

App version

16.dev.(#5103)

Additional context

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Source: LawnchairLauncher/lawnchair