Launcher for Android is a type of system utility. It is also called a launcher (the problem of transliteration from English). It is an interface that is installed on a “clean” Android system, setting its design, design, control points of access to installed applications, and much more. This means that the launcher is a shell. By default, in all "Android" devices there is already a "native" launcher, but if you wish, you can install some other one, fortunately, the choice is very large. The article just presents the best launchers for Android. It remains only to choose the right one for yourself.
Hola launcher
One of the most popular launchers, which is worthy of competing with the standard one, is the launcher for Android called "Hola".
He has several advantages. Firstly, it is absolutely free.
Secondly, if the default design is already fed up, Hola offers a great alternative.
Thirdly, in addition to aesthetics, developers have invested in their product also a functional feature - acceleration and optimization of the use of system resources.
By itself, it does not take up much space and does not “load” the smartphone or tablet on which it is installed.
Among the Hola tools, it is worth noting the ability to manually clean the RAM or set up automatic cleaning.
Arrow
Arrow (translated as "Arrow") is the first launcher from Microsoft. "Arrow" was available for some time only in beta build, but last fall, the shell was finally presented to users in all its glory.
The Microsoft company in the development decided to go its own way, releasing not just a modified design, but a new radical solution. This Android launcher is addictive. Five desktops are available, the activity of which can be turned on and off. Immediately after installation, three of them are available: "Last", "Applications" and "Contacts". Two more that can be activated: Widgets and Reminders.
"Arrow" is free, supports icons from third-party manufacturers and has its own collection of wallpapers.
Windows 8 Launcher
But the adaptation of the most common OS on PCs for smartphones - the Windows launcher for Android was released by developers who have nothing to do with Microsoft. First of all, he, of course, imitates the stylization of this system, delighting everyone to whom it impresses.
Among other features: live tile, which contains Google Mail, Twitter, Weather, News, a calendar and much more; the tile contains its own configuration; scaling of tile elements is supported.
Launcher for “Android” under “Windows” is lightweight and easy to install, but does not have a Russian interface.
Nova launcher
The release of the Nova launcher took place not so long ago, but the application turned out to be successful enough to already gain fans.
Soon, the best launchers for "Android" can no longer be imagined without this software product.
First of all, the excellent design is remembered, in the second - simplicity. Launcher "Nova" does not have fine-tuning and many configuration parameters. It is chosen by those users who do not want to understand this, but want to see the speed of their device and the speedy opening of the applications that they launched. Well, “Nova” really copes with this task.
The standard functionality of the launchers in the program also has: display of unread messages, missed calls, desktops, etc.
The only drawback: desktops are empty by default and you will have to fill them in with widgets yourself. But some will find this even a plus.
GO Launcher EX
An additional version of GO Launcher, the launcher of the same name for Android with the addition of an EX particle at the end, combines not even two, but three in one.
First of all, these are elegant themes for every taste. The perfect aesthetics of the design is amazing.
Secondly: fast performance, as the launcher optimizes the operation of the device on which it is installed.
In addition, it is a beautifully designed interface, which is the standard for the comfortable use of all the functions provided by the gadget. Much has been done to ensure that the capabilities of the touch screen are fully realized - convenient, and most importantly, smooth scrolling, zooming and gesture support.
A huge plus of all the applications described above - they are not only for smartphones, they are also launchers for Android tablets.