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Metro UI Launcher 10 on Windows Pc

Developed By: Mobile Software Solutions Knoll e.U.

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 19.455 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.0.0.868
Size 16.4 MB
Release Date January 17, 21
Category Personalization Apps

App Permissions:
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Description from Developer:
Metro Launcher now on your Android Device. Manage your homescreen in the unique Metro design.
(Inspired by Windows 10®) .

Features:
# Homescreen in tablet mode
# Personalize you... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Metro UI Launcher 10 and install on Windows PC. Metro UI Launcher 10 is free Personalization app, developed by Mobile Software Solutions Knoll e.U.. Latest version of Metro UI Launcher 10 is 3.0.0.868, was released on 2021-01-17 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Metro UI Launcher 10 is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 19,455 users, 1,468 users had rated it 5*, 12,973 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Metro UI Launcher 10 on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Metro UI Launcher 10 on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Metro UI Launcher 10 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 Metro UI Launcher 10 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 "Metro UI Launcher 10" 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 Metro UI Launcher 10 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 "Metro UI Launcher 10" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 3.0.0.868.

Download Metro UI Launcher 10 3.0.0.868 on Windows PC – 16.4 MB

Metro Launcher now on your Android Device. Manage your homescreen in the unique Metro design.
(Inspired by Windows 10®) .

Features:
# Homescreen in tablet mode
# Personalize your homescreen with your favorite Apps, Contacts and Widgets.
# Rearrange tiles with drag'n'drop.
# Sidebar in Charmbar®-style
# Fast access to your main functions: Internet, Store, Contacts, etc.
# See your recent opened apps
# Customize your background with (live) wallpaper
# Change displayed account name and image
# Optimized for tablets and smartphones
# Quick-search via sidebar
# Customize your launcher with lot of settings

Other than in other launchers, this launcher is not imitating Windows Phone®, but a similar design to the Windows 10 tablet mode®

Free-Version restrictions
The Free version is limited. Personal adjustments can be made, but will be restored after 5 minutes.
Also there are advertisement in this app.
If you don't want any limitation, please buy the Pro Version which is available in the Store.

Bonus:
Meanwhile the Widgets are now for free available. Thank you for the continuous support.

Please keep in mind that this launcher is still in development
Stay tuned for upcoming changes





FAQ:
#How can I start this App?
- In fact it's an Launcher, you can simply start it with the home-button and select this Launcher.
If you already selected a other default launcher, you first have to clear the default config in your settings.

# How can I add apps to homescreen?
- Open the appdrawer by click on "Start". If you long press on an app, you can add it to your homescreen with "Pin to Start".

# How can I open Settings of this App?
There are two ways:
- Open the charmbar and select settings.
- Click on the account on the top left corner and select “Settings”

# How to customize & rearrange tiles:
- Long press on a tile. A bar at the bottom appears, where the tile can be configured.

# How can I open the Charmbar®?
- Simple slide on the homescreen your finger from the right screen edge to the middle of the screen. Then the Charmbar® should be appear on the right side.

# How I can reach all my apps.
- There are some methods:
1.) Click on "Start" on the left top corner of the home screen
2.) Open your Charmbar and select "Search" or "Start"
3.) Swipe from the buttom

#Where is the desktop?
- We won't provide any kind of Windows Desktop, because this is only the Metro Modern UI® in tablet mode

# How can I uninstall this launcher?
- Go to your settings, select this application and uninstall application

# I have a lot of suggestions and improvements
- Please leave a comment in the store,community or contact us via mail. Thank you very much

# Can it handle multi windows?
- NO, this functionality cannot be supported in our launcher

# Can it run Windows 10 apps?
- NO, this an ANDROID launcher (homescreen replacement)

# Why you don't make it like the original Windows 10?
- We don't want to clone a Windows 10 for Android, but provide the Metro interface for your Android Homescreen. There won't be any Desktop implementation. Also, not every functionality can be provided, because this is NOT Windows 10 ®.

By installing this app you agree to the following privacy policy:
'http://www.oneaudience.com/privacy/?package_name=com.mss.metro10.launcher
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.