Customizing Your Android With a Third-Party Launcher
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Android phones are amazing pieces of technology but a third-party launcher can turn them into tailored extensions of your personal and professional lives. These home screen apps safely alter your phone’s software and integrate aesthetic, productivity, and security preferences right into your device.
The default AOSP launcher comes with your device but customized versions of it are available for download. These custom images can be compiled into a ROM (operating system) and then flashed onto your device for a completely personalized experience. Replacing the AOSP launcher with a custom one allows you to tweak your device in a variety of ways, including changing the overall theme, adding specialized widgets, managing app color and menus, better search functionality, smarter app organization and resizing and hiding apps. It’s also a great way to create a branded user experience for a specific device or for OEM solution builders looking to provide a consistent UI across devices.
Launchers can take many different forms but most are split into two categories, design or smart. Design-focused launchers like Niagara focus on the bare essentials by bringing your most important notifications and apps front and center, with a minimal UI that avoids visual frills and extra features. Smarter launchers like APUS reorganizes your app drawer to prioritize installed and frequently used apps, while offering other functionality like a curated newsfeed. Despite some technical hitches with app arrangement, APUS is an engaging and visually appealing option.