Launcher guide
Android launcher setup guides
Learn what a launcher changes, how to set or remove one, and how to choose a home app that fits your phone and routine.
6 guides
Written for Android
Updated when behavior changes
How to change the default launcher on Android when the Home prompt does not appear
Set a new Android Home app through the system chooser or Settings, with fallback paths for Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, and other phones.
How to choose an Android launcher for a low-RAM or older phone
Check memory, startup, icon loading, permissions, and package size when choosing a lightweight launcher for an older or low-RAM Android phone.
How to switch back to the default Android launcher without uninstalling anything
Restore your phone's stock Home app from Android settings, preserve the other launcher's data, and fix a missing or disabled default option.
How a text-based launcher on Android works and who it suits
See how a text-first Android launcher handles favorites, search, icons, accessibility, and app discovery before replacing your current Home app.
What is an Android launcher and what changes when you install one?
Understand what an Android launcher controls, what stays unchanged, and what to check before replacing your phone's default Home app.
What a minimalist Android launcher changes, and what it does not
A plain guide to replacing your Android home screen with a focused launcher.