What is Launcher? How to install an Android launcher by default?
Those who first become the owner of the smartphone on Android, in the process of meeting with the new device, may arise many different questions. One of them is "What is Lawngcher?" In this article, we will try to answer this question.
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Android launcher What is it?
Luncher is a special program that performs certain tasks. For example, launching applications. For the user of devices on the Android mobile operating system, this is primarily a shell that modifies the appearance of the device interface. But, this is only one of the differences in launches from each other. They also differ in purpose and functionality.
Each owner of the Android operating system has the opportunity to configure the interface for himself. The more convenient the shell is in the smartphone, the less time it takes to search for the desired application. All this can be achieved using a convenient launcher and function Drag-And-Drop, allowing to drag the application icons to the screenshot where it will be most convenient for us.
The main functions of launches for mobile devices are the organization of the desktop and the work of applications that were not originally installed on the device. It is the launches that allow the use of such additions as plugins, office programs, mobile games, browsers, etc. on their gadget.
With the help of launches for Android you can:
- Form and work simultaneously with several desktop
- Place applications where we need it, form groups from them or put in folders
The launches differ from each other. But they all have similar elements. Such as:
- Desktop. The area for adding labels of applications, folders and other elements.
- Menu. In it you can find all the icons of the applications installed on the device
- Doc bar. Graphic interface containing toolbar
- Launcher settings. Element with which you can configure the shell installed on the device
Luncher is the first thing that the user of the device on the Android operating system sees after turning on the device. The desktop, wallpaper, labels of applications, Vidzhits, folders and other elements. All of them are part of the launcher.
Important: unlike owners of smartphones and tablets on iOS and Windows Phone operating systems, users of Android smartphones and tablets can easily change the shell to any other. To do this, it can be downloaded from the official Play Market catalog, from the developer’s website or from an alternative application catalog.
Since the entire performance of the device depends on the work of the launcher to download and install a new shell from the official Play Market application catalog. On the network you can find many cases when the shell that has not passed the certification of Google was harmful to the device on which it was installed by its owner, transmitting his personal information to the attackers.
How to download and install a new launcher for Android?
In order to install a new shell on your smartphone or tablet, run the Play Market. In his search bar, enter the word "Luncher", "Launcher" or "Shell". The search algorithms of the official application catalog from Google will find many launches. Some will be paid, others are not. Choose the one that you like and click "Install".
Important: the launches differ not only in appearance, but also in other criteria. One of them is the consumption of system resources. Choose a shell for your smartphone or tablet based on the capabilities of your device.
After the new shell is downloaded and set the button "Home" (button with a house). After that, a dialog box will appear on the screen where you can choose a downloaded launcher. Press the button "Always". Now the new shell will be launched by default.
Important: if for some reason the new launcher you will not like it always can be replaced with the old or install and choose a new one. To do this, go into Android settings and go to "Home screen" section "Device". And from the list of installed shells, select the one that you like best.
Advantages of launches
The main task of the new launcher to make the device interface more comfortable, without violating the operation of the device. Thin shells allow you to create a more convenient working environment of a smartphone or tablet on Android. After all, most of them:
- Work more smoothly and stable
- Carry out gestures
- Use easier work with fals
- Support additional topics
- Many of them have built -in support for social networks
The most popular launches in 2016 are:
- Go ex launcher
- Buzz
- Solo launcher
- Apex Launcher
- Nova launcher
Almost all android shells have a similar interface. Therefore, by installing a new launcher, the user will be able to quickly understand it. If you want to expand the capabilities of your device, install a more functional launcher on it.