Users can modify the look and feel of their device's interface by installing custom launchers.Advanced options for changing how the homescreen and app drawer looks are provided by these launchers.One such launcher, called Apex Launcher, is an ideal one to try for those who like the "no frills" look of the original Android home screen, but with added transition animations, gesture controls, and the like.It works on any device running the most recent version of the operating system.
Step 1: Go to the play store.
The Play Store's white shopping bag icon can be found on your home screen or app drawer.
Step 2: There is a search for Apex Launcher.
In the upper right portion, tap on the search icon and type "Apex Launcher" to open the field.
Step 3: Go to the Apex Launcher.
Click on the app's name to find it.The information page is where you will be taken.If you want, you can read the reviews.
Step 4: The app needs to be installed.
The install button is at the top of the page.Wait for the app to download and install after you tap on "Accept" on the Permissions page.
Step 5: The choices in the launcher should be brought up.
After you install the app, press the Home button on your device to open a pop-up window asking you which launcher you want to use.
Step 6: Apex will be selected.
The installed launchers should come up on the list.If you tap on "Apex", your device will use it as its default launcher.
Step 7: You can add app shortcut.
The home screen will be bare once you are on the game.The stock launcher has app shortcuts that you can add.To open the application drawer, begin by tapping on the Apps icon.In the drawer, tap and hold the app to bring it to the home screen, then drag it into an area you want to place it, and let go.If you want to add all the apps to your home screen, do this.You can add apps by holding a blank area on the home screen and selecting from the menu that appears.Select the app you want to place on the home screen.
Step 8: You can addwidgets.
You can add things to the home screen.These interactive home screen elements can show information from existing applications, such as weather, time, various feeds, and so forth.You can bring up the home screen menu by holding a blank area on the screen.If you tap onWidgets, you'll be taken to a list that comes out.The grid size you set for your home screen will determine the size of the widget you choose.
Step 9: Add actions to the list.
The home screen customization menu can be brought up by tapping and holding a blank area on the screen.Pick an app, then select an action that the icon will execute after you tap on it.
Step 10: You can change your wallpaper.
Your wallpaper won't be changed if you set Apex as your default launcher.You can change the wallpaper from the menu that appears when you hold the home screen.From the menu, selectWallpapers, then tap on a wallpaper from the list.Go to the top left corner and tap on the wallpaper you want to use.
Step 11: The settings menu can be accessed.
The settings icon will be placed on the home screen if your device doesn't have touch buttons.The menu touch button on your device will bring up the settings option if it does.If applicable, you can use the Menu button on your device.The settings menu will allow you to change many internal settings.
Step 12: You can choose an option.
You can change the appearance of your home screen and app drawer on the settings menu.Home Screen settings will show you grid size, margins, icon scale, scrolling options, and more.Drawer settings allow you to set app drawer grid sizes, transition animations, tabs, icon labels, and etc.You can set dock size, icon labeling, margins, and so forth.You can change the way the folders are displayed on the home screen.The behavior settings allow you to set gesture functions, custom home key functions and more.Theme settings allows you to change the icon pack and style.The Advanced settings allow you to set icons, menu buttons, andwidget padding.
Step 13: The settings on the launcher should be adjusted to your heart's content.
The various options available on the Apex Launcher are part of the joy of customization.You can use the options to make your home screen and app drawer your own.
Step 14: You can import.
You can import settings from a previously installed launcher.There are settings for home screen configuration, app drawer settings, gesture settings and more.From the settings menu, tap on "Backup & restore" to import.You can import desktop data at the bottom of the menu.You can import the desktop settings from the launcher.
Step 15: Back up.
You can save your settings if you tap on the "Backup desktop data" menu.The launcher will make a backup if you haven't already made one.You can change the data with the new backup if you have already made one.
Step 16: Restore.
If you tap on "Restore desktop data" from the menu, a prompt will tell you if it successfully locates backup data for you to restore with.The settings will be applied when you tap on "Yes" after reading the prompt.