Today I want to present a practical tutorial that, although it seems simple if we look at the title itself, how to change Xiaomi Launcher step by stepTruth be told, many users of the terminals of the popular brand of Chinese origin have trouble finding this option among the many options and possibilities of the Roms Miui.
So for this very reason I have decided to create a practical video tutorial in which taught them to change the Launcher on Xiaomi terminals as well as the way to solve the problem that sometimes the new Launcher does not appear in the options to select it by default.
Practical video tutorial: How to change Xiaomi Launcher
How can you see in the video that is just above these lines, change Xiaomi Launcher It is as simple as finding the option in which we can select the predefined applications by default. An option that is not as visible as in pure Android versions or in other layers of customization from other manufacturers of Android terminals, and that is why this simple practical video tutorial exists.
We will be able to find the option in question within the settings of our Xiaomi, in the section of Installed applications if we are Miui V7 users and in the option of Applications simply if we are users of Miui V6.
Once inside that section, we will go to the gear at the bottom of the screen where it says Default applications o Predefined applications. Then, just by clicking on the first option called Launcher, we will be able to select the default Launcher to govern our Xiaomi.
Solution of most common problems when changing Xiaomi Launcher
If after installing a new Launcher for your Android, it does not appear in this new Launcher within Predefined Applications / Launcher, to solve it we will only have to restart our Xiaomi, that is, turn off the terminal completely and turn it on again so that the new Launcher recently installed appears and we can select it as the default or Launcher by default to use in our sensational Xiaomi terminal.
Here you will find that the specific launcher, if it is launched, will open. If not, you have to see if it is a problem with the installation, which is a cause that could happen to you. On the other hand, it is recommended that when you reach the previous route (Predefined applications/Launcher) you can restart it from here and without having to turn off the device.
You will see the following screen once you access "Launcher" and specifically you have the second one (orange icon) in which to access the settings. On the other hand, it is recommended that you do what you deem appropriate, which in the end is recommended by the way, depending on what you need on your phone to redecorate and have different settings. Getting here involves following the previous route, always entering the aforementioned predefined applications and then going to "Launcher", clicking on it.
Use one of the best, Nova Launcher
The launcher integrated by Xiaomi is really interesting, also the one created by Google, but today one of those that have grown and has been installed on millions of devices is Nova Launcher. An application that has a multitude of options for the user and adaptation to the Android phone they have.
Working with this one is not very complex, setup won't take too much time, despite that it has a good number of things that if you tweak it, it will improve the performance of the terminal. Getting started with it will not be complex, but there are several adjustments you can make and you will surely be convinced to have it on your phone.
If you want to download and configure Nova Launcher, do the following on your phone:
- The first thing will be to download the “Nova Launcher” app from the Play Store, the link is specifically below
- Install it and grant all the permissions, which are several to start working with the new Launcher
- It will be necessary to set it as default, to do this you have to go to the settings of your device and then go to "Applications", once inside select "Nova Launcher", go down to the options that are additional calls, click on the one that says "Use Nova Launcher as your default launcher application"
- Click on the message and it will set the app, being the launcher that you have by default
- Now it will show you the Nova Launcher settings, which is fully configurable from the phone when installing this interesting launcher
An important alternative, Apex Launcher
Nova Launcher is not the only launcher with which to work and customize everything completely, showing a new interface, programming things on the phone, among other tasks. One that has matured over time and is at its height is Apex Launcher, an app created by the developer Android Does.
Apex Launcher is also a program with which to edit anything that appears on your screen, including icons, shortcuts and anything on the device. The only negative thing is that it is outside of Google Play, despite that it is functional and free of any virus or malware that affects your phone.
Among other things, you have hiding applications, blocking them and some settings that will make you start using this renowned utility for Android. Once you install it, go to settings and make the different changes, which are useful as well as necessary if you want to redesign the home screen.
Download: Apex Launcher
The launcher, a customization option
Once we have reviewed, all of them completely customize the phone's interface; it will largely depend on the person who installs it, who must configure many parameters of the downloaded application. Nova Launcher has an automatic mode, which will allow you to customize the appearance of the screen, icons and some other details.
Apex Launcher has several modes, although it is true that the appropriate is to adjust each parameter, because it is up to you to take the main skin, change icon by icon, among other additional things in the app.
