[APP] Apex Launcher Final (Android 4.0+)

Apex Launcher is a highly customizable launcher replacement based on the AOSP 4.0.3 Launcher. Android 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich) is required to run Apex Launcher.

Now out of beta and on the Google Play Store







Features

• Customizable homescreen grid size and up to 9 homescreens
• Scrollable dock with up to 7 icons per page and up to 5 pages
• Infinite & elastic scrolling (homescreen, drawer and dock)
• Fancy transition effects (tablet, cube, etc.)
• Hide elements as you want (persistent search bar, status bar, or even the dock)
• Customizable icons and labels for shortcuts and folders
• Choose different folder preview styles and background
• Multiple drawer styles (transparent/opaque, horizontal/vertical, paginated/continuous)
• Drawer apps sorting (title, install date, mostly used)
• Hide apps from the drawer
• Lock your desktop to prevent accidental changes
• Enjoy homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)
• Backup/restore settings and data
• Optimized for both phones and tablets
• Lots of other customization options!

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Download & Install

Download from Google Play Store
Play Store Link

Download Stable Version APK
Apex Launcher APK

Download Beta Version APK
Apex Launcher Beta APK

Install as system app (root required)

Code:

adb remount
adb push ApexLauncher.apk /system/app

Or you may also move the APK file to the /system/app directory manually. Make sure you set the file permission properly. To uninstall, please remove ApexLauncher.apk from /system/app manually.

The in-drawer widgets feature should work when Apex Launcher is installed as a system app. If it doesn't, please reboot your device and try again.

Install as regular app (root not required)

Code:

adb install ApexLauncher.apk

Or you may also copy/download the apk file on your device and install it using Astro etc.

Note: Due to limitations of the Android framework, you won't be able to add widgets from the app drawer if Apex Launcher is installed this way.


Tips

• Pinch the screen to access screen previews (like Exposé or HTC Sense).
• Long press an icon to drag and drop it over another one to create a folder.
• Long press icons/folders on the desktop and choose edit from the popup menu to customize icons and labels.
• Drag, hover, and drop app icons over the delete button at the top of the screen to quickly uninstall apps.
• Long press an app in the hide apps list to quickly launch that app.
• Reboot after installing as system app (root required) to add widgets from the drawer.

Permissions

• BIND_APPWIDGET: Required to add widgets from the drawer (only if installed as system app).
• CALL_PHONE: Create direct-dial shortcuts on the homescreen.
• EXPAND_STATUS_BAR/SET_WALLPAPER/SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS/VIBRATE: Standard launcher functions.
• INTERNET/ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Check for updates and anonymous usage/error reporting (optional).
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Backup/restore settings and data.

Frequently Asked Questions

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