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Since a few folks seem unaware of this, I'm posting anew for visibility.

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Lawn chair is the main FOSS alternative.

Be aware that there is a play store version that is not updated (version 2) and a beta that is actively maintained (version14.2 now)

They are quite different.

Where is the beta and why isn't it the main version?

The man dev quit the project and others are picking up the pieces. They might not have access to the Play Store account, or maybe they do. Either way, the new team has not produced a new final version yet. Just a string of alphas and betas. As of now the beta is the main version. It's good enough for daily use.

https://github.com/LawnchairLauncher/lawnchair/releases

Why is anything in the world the way it is?

Who knows where thoughts come from? They just appear... Yeah.

Could you please link to the right place, then?

I looked at Droidify and only found an old unmaintained version.

You need to work on how you ask for things... This isn't my product and I don't work for you.

I don't know if this is news to you, but the "then" on the end of your statement has some sharp edges on it and represents you as entitled (making you aware if that wasn't your intention)

A little more grace goes a long way when you're asking strangers for help on the internet, friend.

Fwiw, I agree with you, but written text does need some benefit of the doubt regarding inflection and intention, sometimes.