At a glance
- Latest version
- v5.0.9 (61)
- Updated
- Oct 4, 2026 (4 days ago)
- APK size
- 4.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- Any (no native code)
- Category
- Personalization (app)
- Listed since
- Feb 18, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 35 (9 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
AUG Launcher is an app by G_K_R in the Personalization category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 35 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including camera, read contacts and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.0.8.
What's new in v5.0.9
- Speedup and stability improvements
- Bug fixes
There are more to come :) Stay tuned...
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
AUG Launcher (Android Unique Gesture Launcher) is a unique launcher that has a number of interesting features.
AUG L is a package of, Launcher + App locker + Dialler (Existing phone contacts).
It is unique, why?
> Bring out a new level of experience using gesture.
> Highly customizable.
> Provide a secure wall between "OWNER" and "GUEST USERS".
> Powerful App locker.
> Dialler (Call your existing phone contacts).
> Plus the features of your phone's stock launcher.
Gesture is the heart of AUG L. Just draw a gesture on your screen and,
> Search Apps and launch,
> Directly launch Apps,
> Run Shortcuts,
> Run AUG L services,
> Search existing phone contacts and call,
> Control your phone's events :
- Hotspot
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Torch
- Mobile data (Can't modify directly from Android L devices because of security guidelines).
***
MAIN FEATURES
***
> Gesture :
Say goodbye to the old launchers & try something new with drawings to make a beautiful experience with your phone.
> Swipe :
Launch your favourite apps quickly by just a swipe(9 swipe actions).
> User Modes :
One of the most beautiful feature is to provide a secure wall between "OWNER" and "GUEST " users.
In "OWNER" mode, AUG L App locker will not lock apps and "HIDDEN APPS" that are visible in your "APP DRAWER" .
> App Locker :
You don't need another app locker. Have a powerful app locker combined with aug launcher's "User Modes".
> Make Call :
Search your existing phone contacts using gesture and make calls(when in "CONTACT MODE". Go to tutorial for more.).It’s that easy...:)
> Hide Apps :
Hide Apps and make a clean UI that holds your privacy.
(Even your widgets will also hide. You can still open hidden apps/run hidden app shortcut from “HOME” by using gesture and swipe. Go to tutorial for more.)
> Dock :
Access your favourite apps by just a TAP. "DOCK" is here... :)
> Folder :
Make folders based on your interests or the behaviour of the apps and thus make a clean & smart UI.
> App Drawer :
All of your apps(except "HIDDEN" apps when in “GUEST” mode) and folders are listed in Alphabetic order either in "HORIZONTAL" or "VERTICAL" mode.
> Icon pack :
Customize your apps icon, choose an Icon pack (Go to AUG L settings --> Icon pack).
> No Ads :
Ads in launcher, it’s annoying :(.
That's why I have no ads :).
It is a free pack, therefore some features are locked. Buy AUG L pro and unlock all features
> Use Search keys having a length of more than 1 character,
> Use Gesture for,
- Open apps
- Run Shortcuts
- Run AUG L services
- Control events (Wifi,Hotspot,etc…),
> Swipe actions(2 finger).
> Expand Notifications, Recent apps, Expand Quick settings by Gesture/Swipe.
> Customize unread badges.
> Pure black theme.
> More page animations (Book, One rotate, Fade all, etc…).
*** Support development ***
For the first 48 hours after installation, you can perform all gesture operations as a free trial.
If you are new to AUG L please follow the tutorial (on the first launch after installation)/Help (AUG L Settings -> Help) for understand how AUG L works.
If you found any bug, please inform me (AUG L Settings -> Contact & support).
To make gesture recognition better,
- It is recommend to edit the gestures based on your priority.
- Select a feasible sensitivity of gesture on home(Go to AUG L Settings -> Home).
This app uses the Device Administrator permission - ONLY FOR LOCK SCREEN BY USING SWIPE/GESTURE ACTION.
This app uses the AccessibilityService API for
1) LOCK SCREEN BY USING SWIPE/GESTURE ACTION.
2) SHOW NOTIFICATION BAR/QUICK SETTINGS BAR/RECENT APPS(in some devices only) by using SWIPE/GESTURE ACTION.
Because of some Android policy update, it is not possible to retrieve the unread count of SMS and MISSED CALLS
Version history
4 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.4.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 4, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “RG Group” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Oct 4, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Oct 4, 2026
- Signed byCN=Gokulnath K R, OU=GC, O=RG Group, L=Nedumkandam, ST=Kerala, C=IN
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)2A:06:90:35:9D:1F:4B:AF:AA:08:3F:23:0C:97:F1:BC:63:CB:12:2A
- File MD518de79a25c27d60fc2d8b82138c72d57
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (35)
AUG Launcher requests 35 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.
- Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Bind appwidget android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Expand status bar android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
- External applications available android.permission.EXTERNAL_APPLICATIONS_AVAILABLE
- Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
- Foreground service special use android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Gm read content provider (custom) com.google.android.gm.permission.READ_CONTENT_PROVIDER
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) g.app.gl.al.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
- Set wallpaper hints android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write secure settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
AUG Launcher APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the AUG Launcher APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 18de79a25c27d60fc2d8b82138c72d57.
