Launcher 7

A Windows Phone 7 style launcher for Android.

G+ page

https://plus.google.com/113192992285762862111

Unlike other current WP7 launchers (Windows Phone Android, Metro UI), this one allows you to properly modify your start screen. Just long press on a tile and drag tile where you want!

This version is free, but does have an ad in application list. Ad free donate version is available if you don't like the ad.

Also supported

  • 2 x 1 tiles
  • Original Windows Phone 7 backgrounds!
  • Freely configurable tile colors
  • Launcher options are available from Application List (press menu in app list)
  • Layout animations
  • Animated contacts tile! (still work in progress)

TODO-list

  • configurable animation parameters (soon)
  • folders (in donate version now)
  • clock tile of sorts
  • more animated tiles
  • facebook integration

Consider this as alpha quality at best. If it crashes, please email me or report the crash and we'll figure out a fix.

Recommended HDPI device, tested on Galaxy i9000.

MDPI devices should be now able to show things in correct scale, but performance and memory usage may very well be a problem in these devices.

Changelog

Version 1.1.12

  • contacts tile now flips instead of fading
  • .12.3: L7 is now launchable like ordinary application

Version 1.1.11

  • backup and restore updated, now it should work again
  • backup format changed, old backups no longer work (but then again they didn't work anyway, so nothing is lost)
  • search button can be removed (L7 settings->application drawer->hide search button)
  • search view now displays wallpaper
  • updating cache displays progress bar
  • android style drawer now follows transparent icons setting

Version 1.1.9

  • removed one unused bitmap per application from icon cache (should slightly help with memory issues)
  • removed one expensive graphics call from render loop (should give tiny bit more smoothness)
  • app drawer icons now have background enabled, to disable it go to L7 settings -> Application drawer -> Transparent icons
  • fixed crash when selecting application
  • fixed issue where tile modify didn't change app icon
  • if you do have problems, use the mail - logcat logs will guarantee an answer!

Version 1.1.8

Dreaded Update Sunday is upon us all!

Notable changes

  • built from donate version 1.1.8 codebase
  • picture hub & flipping mail tile added
  • smaller tiles for greater performance (and more authentic look)
  • new fly animation (old one is gone, there won't be option to resurrect it, you might want to adjust anim speed to ~350ms)
  • proper landscape mode (note: landscape has separate tiles from portrait mode)
  • caching to improve startup speed
  • better scaling to qHD and HD screens

Version 1.0.1.20

  • contact tile photo loading has been reworked
  • possibly fixed crash in animated contacts tile
  • juice defender should no longer cause hang while unlocking the phone
  • fixed issue where unpinned tile space was not reclaimed correctly
  • when adding new widget you can choose "real widget views", which will give greatly more interactive widget experience
  • existing widgets are unchanged

Version 1.0.1.17

  • if launcher crashes it will now attempt to resign from being default launcher (just to make sure you won't end up with unbootable phone)
  • out of memory errors now attempt to show message on screen before crashing. If that happens you must start reducing memory usage (use smaller bitmaps, less tiles etc.)

Permissions

android.permission.READ_SMS - SMS tile

READ_CONTACTS - contacts tile

INTERNET - ads <3

GET_ACCOUNTS - calendar tile

READ_GMAIL - gmail tile (2.2+2.1)

READ_CALENDAR - calendar tile

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - backup/restore

CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE - statusbar

READ_PHONE_STATE - statusbar

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - statusbar

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE - statusbar

EXPAND_STATUS_BAR -statusbar

Download

Price
Free
Version
1.1.13.2.
Author
Timo Kujala
Downloads
1,000,000-5,000,000
Size
20 MB
Rating
4.4 (38428)
Category
Tools
Type
application

Permissions

  1. approximate location (network-based)
  2. read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  3. full network access
  4. pair with Bluetooth devices
  5. read your contacts
  6. read calendar events plus confidential information
  7. read your Web bookmarks and history
  8. read call log

Comments

  • the launcher i love...... but when are you creating the lock screen that goes with the WP theme? that would be so cool! im using this WP 7 lock screen from another user and it's giving me trouble! when you lock phone screen, the stock locker appears and when you swipe down, then it' appears... wtf? so yeah, i love this launcher, it would be cool if you can make the lock screen that goes with this theme. thanks!
  • The best eva launcher ... The best retro looked launcher Highly responsive And wit some apps like wp7 dialer ,wp7notificatins and fedes muzik app this turned my android like a windows runnin phone... hats off to the devoloper .... love to see yur updates and also would love if some one can let me kno if ther is some app like windows phone styled gallery.... over all best app for freee
  • Fast,lightweight,highly customizable..and a GUI which meets every needs.. apart from the issue on mail tile..its flawless.. the free version seemed faster dan the donate one..add on with wp7 messaging, contact,phone lock n notification apps n u have a windows phone!!! adds on free version also come only wen ur gprs or wifi is on...im Happy using this...
  • I installed it in my EVO 4g and runs perfectly. Very intuitive and easy to custom to your needs and preferences. I love that you can remove from the application list those annoying apps like blockbuster, kindle, etc. I will never see them again. This is the best launcher I have tried after mx, awe and go launcher. Try it out!
  • The minimalistic nature of the launcher is great. Especially when you want to find items quickly. Drop your favorite apps on the main screen, and when you want to find another app, swipe your finger and their in alphabetical order. Customization of the app is fun also. Using on a t-mobile springboard
  • Using Launcher 7 with a mix of other WP7-style UI apps let's me have 2 completely functional OS in one phone. Completely amazing! If there's ever a "Launcher 8", I'll be the first to get it. (This launcher brings back the "Epic" on my Epic 4G Touch)
  • This app is really unbelievable..its just too great for my phone and it make me fill like I'm using a true real and so costly mobile just in 5$....I just love the app man..Its a must for every phone and thanks for creating this app, lord..;~}
  • There's this problem where any new app I download won't show up in the app list, and any deleted app won't get off the app list. Un-installing and re-installing solved this issue temporarily, but a permanent fix, would be appreciated
  • I really don't like installing launchers since they eat up RAM but i am keeping this one since it really captures the minimalist essence of windows phone 7. Great job. Would be perfect if the ad at the bottom is removed.
  • I haven't ever really strayed away from the stock launcher, but I'm glad I took a chance on this one. This is a minimalistic launcher and a great example of the flexibility that Android offers. Great job, Dev. Donated.

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