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microG app hidden (other launchers do show this app)

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Affected app version

1.0.1 (f-droid build)

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 12

Affected device model

Motorola Edge 30 Neo

How did you install the app?

F-Droid

Steps to reproduce the bug

I have installed microG as a normal (non-system) app. The microG app functions normally (its self-check passes).

However, Fossify Launcher does not show this app. Perhaps this is related to its signature spoofing (which I have patched into my ROM)? As in, perhaps Fossify Launcher mistakes it for the Google Services Framework (GSF) and therefore decides to hide the app? Not sure, I haven't looked into the Fossify Launcher source code.

Expected behavior

Other launchers however, such as Motorola's own launcher, do show the microG app.

If I wish to use Fossify Launcher as my primary launcher, I have to go to Apps > microG > Open instead if I want to open the microG app, which is a bit cumbersome.

It would be useful if Fossify Launcher would show the microG app.

Actual behavior

The microG app is not shown when using Fossify Launcher.

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