Smart Launcher 5.4 build 043 (Android 4.2+)
By Smart Launcher Team
- Performance improvement: Start-up time is now 50% shorter
- Fixed a bug that was causing unexpected behaviors during the loading of the Google feed
- Fixed a bug that caused the next panel to never work in Indonesia
- While modifications are locked, the launcher prevents apps to be uninstalled using the search page.
- Other minor changes.
We designed Smart Launcher for people who need a more efficient and smart way to use their Android devices. Smart Launcher is a home screen replacement that automatically sorts your app into categories and integrates modern solutions to let you perform your daily tasks faster and easier.
What's in Smart Launcher?
Automatic app sorting
Apps are automatically sorted in categories, you won't have to waste time organizing your icons anymore! The advantages of the automatic app sorting have been recognized also by Apple which introduced it in their App Library in iOS 14
Ambient theme
Smart Launcher automatically changes the theme colors to match your wallpaper.
Adaptive icons
The icon format introduced with Android 8.0 Oreo is fully supported and available for any Android device! Adaptive icons means not only customizable shapes but also beautiful and bigger icons!
Designed to be used with one hand
We moved the items you need to interact the most in the bottom part of the screen where they are easier to reach.
Ultra immersive mode
You can now hide the navigation bar in the launcher to maximize the screen space
Smart search
The Smart Launcher search bar allows to quickly find contacts and apps or to perform actions like searching on the web, adding a contact or performing a calculation.
Built-in clock widget with weather
The built-in widget has been redesigned to show info like alarm, next event and weather.
On screen notifications
Smart Launcher will now show you which apps have active notifications without requiring to download an external plugin. This makes the feature more stable and reliable.
Gestures and hotkeys
Both gestures and hotkeys are supported and configurable. You can turn off the screen with a double tap or show the notification panel with a swipe.
Customization
Smart Launcher is completely customizable thanks to many options. Hundreds of themes are available to downloads and icon packs are fully supported
Protect your apps
You can hide the apps you want and if you want to keep them secret, you can protect them with a PIN.
Wallpaper selection
Smart Launcher includes a very efficient wallpaper picker that allows you choose between many sources of pictures. You can also backup your wallpaper before to try a new one!
Smart Launcher is community-driven project, regularly updated with new features to support the most recent Android APIs and new devices. You can join our community and find out how to become a beta tester using this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/smartlauncher
