ANDROID LAUNCHERS

ANDROID LAUNCHERS:

VIRE LAUNCHER

     
                       
VIRE Launcher is an awesome launcher for any android device. It makes your phone looks extremely attractive.
You can view at how Vire Launcher is being used from here :
 https://www.mediafire.com/?yqa2ov65v79fylu

Nova Launcher:

It is a home launcher that works only with Android 4.0 and later versions and, it was created by TeslaCoil Software. It currently holds 5 millions install and the total number of users running it  on their respective Android smartphones is somewhat lower than that.
Nova Launcher free version comes with tons of features and functions that are making your phone’s UI look great. It contains support for Color Themes, Icon Themes from various other launchers, Scrollable Dock for both tablets and smartphones, a highly customizable app drawer, effect for scrolling pages, infinite wallpaper, desktop and app scrolling, folder icons, a function that allows you to backup/ restore its configuration. The backup/ restore function is great for when you decide to change the ROM and most of the times, that requires a wipe data process.
You can add widgets in its dock section, you can add more than one app on your desktop screen simultaneously or even an entire folder at the same time. All of the above are functions that are working with the Free version.
If you opt to install the Prime ( paid variant ) of Nova Launcher you will get support for creating Drawer Groups where you can add folders in the App drawer, an infinite number of custom tabs which are allowing you to manage all apps via tabs and folders. Gestures feature will also be unlocked and you can use pinching, swiping and two-finger swiping actions to make your launcher perform your pre-configured tasks.
Nova Launcher allows you to hide applications, perform dock swipes, Unread Counter that tells you how many unread emails, SMS, missed calls, Gtalk messages you have. Also, this functions works with any other application that is able of showing counts in dock, desktop screen, drawer and even in folders.
There are tons of other features included within the NOVA Launcher app and you can only view the true power of this app by using it. It is simply one of the best things that ever happened to Android devices.
Get the Nova Launcher free version from HERE. In case you enjoy the free variant and you want to get your hands on the Prime functions, then you should go to the Nova Launcher Prime Play Store web page and buy the FULL variant.

GO Launcher EX:

This is one of the oldest home launchers that were released to Google’s Play Store and it currently numbers almost 100 million downloads and installed. However, the number of users running it right now is lower than that, but this is still a great application for devices that aren’t running Android 4.0 ICS or 4.1 Jelly Bean.
It works with any Android version and it a great tool for users that are still using Gingerbread OS and lower. It comprises tons of extra features and customization options. The transition between screens is very smooth and you can choose from thousands of different themes, each of these are created by numerous users and you can find them by searching the ‘go launcher theme’ term into Google Play Store.
Go Launcher EX comes with tons of extra widgets and apps that you can use as an alternative to SMS, Weather, Calendar and multiple other applications. It is a powerful tool for everyday Android user as it has functions that allows you to hide applications, clean memory, refresh home screens, sort files and icons etc.
It has recently received a Jelly Bean update that mimics the Android 4.1 TouchWiz launcher. It allows you to change the icon sizes and other elements of the UI so that it will suit better to your needs. The GO Store is included and you can use it to get new themes, lockers and widgets.
This is a totally free of charge application and you can easily set it as your default launcher, especially if you’re not on the Android 4.0 or later versions. Also, it features a file browsing application.
A low point of it might be the Process Management screen where you can close all apps and clear memory, but this is an unnecessary action as your Android OS already has an internal app that does all that.
Get GO Launcher EX home launcher from Google Play Store here.

Nemus Launcher:

This is another Android home desktop launcher and despite the fact that it isn’t that well known, it still managed to gather 1 million installs. It can be used with any Android OS version starting with 2.1. It is a great alternative to all of the above memory eating launchers as it only uses a low part of your phone’s memory while delivering a great and smooth performance.
It is extremely easy to use and its main features are the multiple Dock bars, you can hide the page indicator, edit the grid size for homescreen. It features a  badge display for missed calls and SMS text messages, as well as support for widget resizing. You can add new themes as ZIP or SSKIN or even Go themes. The main home drawer can host up to 9 different screens. Select from multiple app lists styles. Obviously, it comes with support for expandable folders both on desktop and app drawer.
There are multiple other small features and functions that are making the Nemus Launcher an enjoyable tool for Android devices that are high-end. In case you can think of any other better function of this app, please tell us in comments; I was unable to find any special utility in it, but maybe if we’ll be lucky, Nemus Launcher will get an update in the near future.
Install Nemus Launcher for Android from Google Play Store HERE.HERE

Holo Launcher:

Holo Launcher is being developed by Mobint Software and it is great alternative to NOVA and APEX launchers because it can be installed on Froyo, Gingerbread, INS and Jelly Bean. It is a great home launcher and since it has received support for Android 4.1 I had to include it in this article.
The Holo Launcher has an ICS look and feel but it is great for users that want a simply launcher which uses a low amount of memory. It is free to use and in case you want more from it, then you should update to the PLUS version.
Almost every single element in this launcher can be edited and you should give it a try. It has support for backup and restore actions, which means that you can keep the same configuration even after you install a new ROM or Android OS by simply restoring the Holo Launcher backup file (this require the re-installation of Holo Launcher of course). Gestures function is included within and you can use it for a easier access to all areas of your device.
If you opt to install the Plus version of HOLO then you will get an unlimited number of configurable drawer tabs, unread counter for app notifications, dock icon swipe up and down gesture, support for GO launcher icon packs, overlapping widgets, you can add widgets to your dock and many others.
Get Holo Launcher free version from HERE. For the full version click HERE and pay $4 to install it.
Also, you can choose to use the Holo Launcher HD variant, which brings full support for Jelly Bean OS. Note that this one will work exclusively with Android devices that are running at least Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
I think that these are all the great launchers you can use on your Android devices. If you think that there are other titles, then you should tell us in comments and we will update the post with the best of them.

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Note that all the download links listed above are from Google’s Play Store and some of the apps listed in this post might ask for you to pay in order to use all of their functions and features.