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WP Launcher (Launcher 8) for Android

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 1.9.0
  • 4.3

    (36)
  • Security Status

If you want a Window Phone filled with Android apps, this could be the answer

WP Launcher is an app that transforms you Android device's interface to look like that of a Windows Phone. It isn't flawless, but it does give an alternative to the, at times, clunky android interface.

Looks like Windows Phone

Once installed and activated WP Launcher makes your Android home-screen function like the Windows Phone interface. It is a significant, and (depending on your personal preference) not unpleasant visual change – but do not be fooled it does not alter what is going on behind the scenes.

Starting the app you are asked if you would like to set the launcher as you default starting interface. A word of warning here – use it for a time before making this decision. You can easily start it from the apps icon each time you use your phone. Until you know it is right for you, do not shun the default interface.

Feels like Android

The clean Window Phone interface is appealing with large colorful tiles to represent each app. Swiping up and down scrolls through all the apps pinned to your home-screen with ease, while a quick swipe delivers you to a handy search menu. WP Launcher does add a few twists to this established formula, with a little more ability to edit blocks, but otherwise is all there - warts and all.

It’s not all good news though. WP Launcher does not manage to correct any of the Windows Phone issues, as it still proves tricky to organize the tiles.

Plus, the launcher is in a constant battle with the original Android interface. Jumping into any app, you will be thrust back into an environment designed for a different operating system, making using your device feel inconsistent.

Not quite either

WP Launcher does a good job re-skinning the basic Android experience. However, the occasional crash, and inconstancy between the home-screen and apps, mean you may not want this as your default launcher.

Bored with Android’s user interface? Want to try a new style like Window phone 8?Launcher 8 is an excellent app for you to e

Bored with Android’s user interface? Want to try a new style like Window phone 8?

Launcher 8 is an excellent app for you to experience the wp-style UI on your Android devices. Launcher 8 will make your Android phone look like Winphone 8.

With this fast, clean launcher 8, you can customize personalized Windows phone 8 layout for your Android phone. Just surprise your friend with the new desktop on your android phone! Also, don’t forget to share your wonderful themes designed by yourself after learning how to use this Launcher 8, may be your theme will loved by all of us!

If you have any questions about Launcher 8, just feel free to let us know. Please contact us via Email.

Features?

-You can add tiles with different size

-You can add tiles with variety of colors

- You can save and restore the theme.

- You can edit the start screen layout.

- You can set the current background style.

- You can switch the style of the application list

- You can add Android widgets in the tiles.

- You can set the wp8 style lock screen and status bar.

- You can select countless theme colors.

- You can add special features tiles, like time, LED light, Live Gallery and Live contact.

- Change tiles from 4 rows to 6 rows for big screens. (Just support Launcher 8 Pro)

- Single contact avatar animation tile. (just support the Launcher 8 Pro version)

Reminder:

1 The live contact needs to read the contact data (Avatar) access permission;

2 Direct dial call shortcut need the CALL PHONE permission;

3 Direct send text message shortcut need Send Message permission.

4 Download the themes need access the network permission.

5 The LED Light need access the Camera permission.

Note:

The notification feature requires manual activation . After activating this service, please return to the Launcher 8 Settings > Status bar > Notification app > Open the switch if you need to message notification on the app(eg: Facebook).

How to activation all app notification:

1.On Launcher 8 home screen, click Menu, click "Settings" - "Status bar" - "Notifications active" - turn on ;

2.Then will go to "Accessibility" - "Services" - "Launcher 8 statusbar noti

PROS

  • Transforms your Android interface
  • Mimics the attractive Windows Phone interface well
  • Makes you appreciate WP more

CONS

  • Apps prove inconsistent with interface
  • Crashes from time to time
  • Fiddly at times (like the WP interface)

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WP Launcher (Launcher 8) for Android

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 1.9.0
  • 4.3

    (36)
  • Security Status


User reviews about WP Launcher (Launcher 8)

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    New look for Android phone..
    Windows phone style on Android phone, And you can DIY a theme for yourself.


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