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Multi Launcher ‧ Home Screen

Multi Launcher ‧ Home Screen, Minimal UI Launcher

Multi Launcher: A Clean, Simple Android Launcher Built for Readability and Control

Looking for a launcher that ditches the clutter and keeps things easy? Multi Launcher is a powerful yet minimalist Android launcher that replaces tiny icons with clear, readable text buttons, making your phone easier to navigate.

Whether you want a simple home screen, need large text for visibility, or prefer quick gesture-based actions, Multi Launcher gives you full control without overwhelming you with options.

Why Choose Multi Launcher?


  • Text-Based Launcher: No confusing icons — just labeled text buttons for your apps.

  • Highly Customizable: Adjust layout, font sizes, clock position, and more.

  • Quick Gestures: Use taps, swipes, and long swipes to open apps, lock the screen, and access notifications.

  • Secure: Biometric lock for settings and privacy.

  • Great for Seniors or Simplicity-Lovers: Easy to read, use, and customize.

Key Features:


  • Custom App Names: Rename apps to match how you think of them.

  • Flexible Layouts: Organize apps in the way that makes sense for you.

  • Clock & Date Customization: Place widgets wherever you want.

  • App Usage Insights: See how much time you spend in each app.

  • Gesture Shortcuts: Set custom actions for double taps, swipes, and more.

Accessibility Features:
This app uses the AccessibilityService API to:


  • Lock the screen with a gesture

  • Open the power menu

  • Pull down the notification drawer

Multi Launcher respects your privacy. These features do not collect or share personal data.

If you’re tired of flashy, cluttered launchers and want something straightforward, stylish, and empowering, Multi Launcher is your perfect home screen solution.

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Versions

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  • Version 1.10.8.5 (1100805)suggestedAdded on Jul 24, 2025

    arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground

      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.

    • access precise location only in the foreground

      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.

    • Access hidden profiles

      Allows the app to access hidden profiles.

    • view network connections

      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

    • android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE

    • expand/collapse status bar

      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.

    • run foreground service

      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

    • have full network access

      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

    • query all packages

      Allows an app to see all installed packages.

    • run at startup

      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.

    • reorder running apps

      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.

    • request delete packages

      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.

    • use biometric hardware

      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication

    • use fingerprint hardware

      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication

    • prevent phone from sleeping

      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.

    • app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    • set an alarm

      Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.

    Download APK6.9 MiBPGP Signature|Build Log

  • Version 1.10.7.10 (1100710) - Added on Jul 01, 2025

    arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground

      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.

    • access precise location only in the foreground

      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.

    • Access hidden profiles

      Allows the app to access hidden profiles.

    • view network connections

      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

    • android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE

    • expand/collapse status bar

      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.

    • run foreground service

      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

    • have full network access

      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

    • query all packages

      Allows an app to see all installed packages.

    • run at startup

      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.

    • reorder running apps

      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.

    • request delete packages

      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.

    • use biometric hardware

      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication

    • use fingerprint hardware

      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication

    • prevent phone from sleeping

      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.

    • app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    • set an alarm

      Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.

    Download APK6.9 MiBPGP Signature|Build Log

  • Version 1.10.7.7 (1100707) - Added on Jun 27, 2025

    arm64-v8aarmeabi-v7ax86x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground

      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.

    • access precise location only in the foreground

      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.

    • Access hidden profiles

      Allows the app to access hidden profiles.

    • view network connections

      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

    • expand/collapse status bar

      Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar.

    • run foreground service

      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.

    • have full network access

      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

    • android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

    • query all packages

      Allows an app to see all installed packages.

    • run at startup

      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.

    • reorder running apps

      Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.

    • request delete packages

      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.

    • This app can appear on top of other apps

      This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.

    • use biometric hardware

      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication

    • use fingerprint hardware

      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication

    • prevent phone from sleeping

      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.

    • app.mlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    • set an alarm

      Allows the app to set an alarm in an installed alarm clock app. Some alarm clock apps may not implement this feature.

    Download APK7.0 MiBPGP Signature|Build Log

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