I need to force stop the Nothing Launcher every time I boot up my phone after it shuts down, so I can use the home screen

Hey 👋

Do you happen to have a screenshot/recording of this occurring?

My first recommendation is to check for firmware and app updates, including the Nothing launcher.

If you’re still experiencing this after checking those, then try to start the device in safe mode. This will rule out issues with third party apps/services.