Microsoft Launcher for Android - Is It Any Good?
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Date: 2020-05-09
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Comments and reviews: 8
Ciara
I'm having difficulty with my installation of the app. I use Android KitKat, but I'm not sure if the fact that it's an older version of Android is the reason I have fewer options than you have. For example, Bing wallpapers only works partially for me, it changes everyday but does not allow me to change it quickly with an allocated gesture. Another thing is that the blur effect when the transparent theme is applied is completely greyed out for me. I've had issues with Cortana but that's down to the fact that it's not supported in my country. Overall, although I like the app, with some versions it leaves much to be desired, especially since it literally dangles features right in front of your face.
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I'm having difficulty with my installation of the app. I use Android KitKat, but I'm not sure if the fact that it's an older version of Android is the reason I have fewer options than you have. For example, Bing wallpapers only works partially for me, it changes everyday but does not allow me to change it quickly with an allocated gesture. Another thing is that the blur effect when the transparent theme is applied is completely greyed out for me. I've had issues with Cortana but that's down to the fact that it's not supported in my country. Overall, although I like the app, with some versions it leaves much to be desired, especially since it literally dangles features right in front of your face.
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My
This is a very very intelligent move by Microsoft. They re using the half of a million users (and more to come) as testers and at the same time they re preparing people for a new Microsoft phone that will hit the market. Microsoft soft might have killed their phone s os, but they ll never give up on the phone itself. You ll remember me. This launcher is amazing and is completely free with no ads, why? Yup. Anyway, I ve had two issues with it. First, it uses a ton of resources and it sucks the battery much quicker than normal. Second and related to first, it lags at times to a point of a complete freeze. They re polishing it, though. They ll surprise us all soon.
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This is a very very intelligent move by Microsoft. They re using the half of a million users (and more to come) as testers and at the same time they re preparing people for a new Microsoft phone that will hit the market. Microsoft soft might have killed their phone s os, but they ll never give up on the phone itself. You ll remember me. This launcher is amazing and is completely free with no ads, why? Yup. Anyway, I ve had two issues with it. First, it uses a ton of resources and it sucks the battery much quicker than normal. Second and related to first, it lags at times to a point of a complete freeze. They re polishing it, though. They ll surprise us all soon.
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mackstertube
Thank you for this. I bought a new pc and on seeing it up it asked for my phone number and if I wanted to download an app. To make it easier to use with phone. Before I knew it my whole phone had clanged and I instantly paniced for a second. Then I thought I would just look on YouTube. Even though I have a Note 8 I was able to use your instructions to quickly find how to change began browsers. I just wanted to say thanks so I didn't have to uninstall etc so I can Swap between them while learning and testing. different ones. I will continue watching now.
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Thank you for this. I bought a new pc and on seeing it up it asked for my phone number and if I wanted to download an app. To make it easier to use with phone. Before I knew it my whole phone had clanged and I instantly paniced for a second. Then I thought I would just look on YouTube. Even though I have a Note 8 I was able to use your instructions to quickly find how to change began browsers. I just wanted to say thanks so I didn't have to uninstall etc so I can Swap between them while learning and testing. different ones. I will continue watching now.
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Michael
Nice video! I have both Action Launcher Plus (in my spare phone) and Nova Launcher Prime (in my tablet) but I like this on my main phone. For me this is the only one where Dashclock widget works flawlessly (time always stops updating on the other launchers). I also like how they made the app drawer: segregated alphabetically and you can go directly to where the app you want is located by tapping on the letter at the side of the screen.
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Nice video! I have both Action Launcher Plus (in my spare phone) and Nova Launcher Prime (in my tablet) but I like this on my main phone. For me this is the only one where Dashclock widget works flawlessly (time always stops updating on the other launchers). I also like how they made the app drawer: segregated alphabetically and you can go directly to where the app you want is located by tapping on the letter at the side of the screen.
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Garry
Would be nice if you could lock the screens. I sometimes turn my phone on (Note 4) to find that the icons have moved or disappeared from the screen and I have to hunt them down and put them back. It's particularly annoying when the App Drawer icon goes missing. And getting that double row of icons at the bottom to scroll up and show the second row just doesn't work for me any more.
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Would be nice if you could lock the screens. I sometimes turn my phone on (Note 4) to find that the icons have moved or disappeared from the screen and I have to hunt them down and put them back. It's particularly annoying when the App Drawer icon goes missing. And getting that double row of icons at the bottom to scroll up and show the second row just doesn't work for me any more.
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Karthik
This is actually one of the best Launcher for Android. It looks great and works very well. I have paid for other launchers including nova and eve. But, I haven't used any other since I installed this launcher. I'm not into too customization or messing with my screen settings. This gives pretty much every basic options and some more. Perfect for set once and forget about it life.
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This is actually one of the best Launcher for Android. It looks great and works very well. I have paid for other launchers including nova and eve. But, I haven't used any other since I installed this launcher. I'm not into too customization or messing with my screen settings. This gives pretty much every basic options and some more. Perfect for set once and forget about it life.
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Magic
Currently this is the best Launcher. Light, fast and full of necessary features. Plenty gestures support. Frequently used apps and quick contacts on feed page are quite essential. I've also installed LaunchBoard app which I trigger with gestures to easily find the needed app with just two taps. Has Zooper, KWGT and icon masking support. Lastly, is free with no Ads.
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Currently this is the best Launcher. Light, fast and full of necessary features. Plenty gestures support. Frequently used apps and quick contacts on feed page are quite essential. I've also installed LaunchBoard app which I trigger with gestures to easily find the needed app with just two taps. Has Zooper, KWGT and icon masking support. Lastly, is free with no Ads.
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Peter
Microsoft Launcher is one of the best launchers, indeed. I don't really need more features, may be a user adjustable weather widget. Transitions are smooth, some unique functionality is offered, such as the information page, and it just works and looks fine. The only thing I don't like is the huge memory footprint.
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Microsoft Launcher is one of the best launchers, indeed. I don't really need more features, may be a user adjustable weather widget. Transitions are smooth, some unique functionality is offered, such as the information page, and it just works and looks fine. The only thing I don't like is the huge memory footprint.
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