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OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) on Windows Pc

Developed By: BennyKok

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 211 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 0.5.8(alpha)
Size 8.4 MB
Release Date November 19, 17
Category Personalization Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to set the wallpaper. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Mostly UI changes and some bug fixes More stable experienceRewritten drag and drop(Now with animation)Line indicator with arrow modeSearch UI view mode (grid... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Notice & Status
Please be aware that this version is not maintained by me anymore 😣, the project is still live and maintained by various contributor on GitHub 🙏, please check o... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) and install on Windows PC. OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) is free Personalization app, developed by BennyKok. Latest version of OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) is 0.5.8(alpha), was released on 2017-11-19 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 211 users, 23 users had rated it 5*, 124 users had rated it 1*.

How to install OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 0.5.8(alpha).

Download OpenLauncher (Alpha/Unstable) 0.5.8(alpha) on Windows PC – 8.4 MB

Notice & Status
Please be aware that this version is not maintained by me anymore 😣, the project is still live and maintained by various contributor on GitHub 🙏, please check out the project over there if you are a OpenSource Lover 😍.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission for locking the screen via gesture.

The screenshot may not be up-to-date.

Why another launcher?
This is an launcher project I started from scratch and with a little help of some library because I want to create an unique Android experience for myself, now I share with you.

Alpha2
#Hide apps!!!
#Swipe to open drawer
#Backup and Restore
#More settings added thx to a new collaborator(Gaukler Faun)
Check us on GitHub

Features
Paged desktop
Double tab to sleep
Scroll-able background
Paged app drawer
Vertical app drawer
Search bar
Icon packs

How can I help?
Translation
Code refactoring
Features request
Bug report

View Source on GitHub
Visit the Community
Mostly UI changes and some bug fixes
More stable experience
Rewritten drag and drop(Now with animation)
Line indicator with arrow mode
Search UI view mode (grid / list)
Animation fixes
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.