Activity Launcher

Activity Manager, a hidden activity launcher

André de Sousa · com.andrefrsousa.tools.activitymanager

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 100K+ downloads v4.1.0.1466 4.7 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.1.0.1466 (41261466)
Updated: Jun 30, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 4.7 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (1 sensitive)
Website: andrefrsousa.github.io
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Activity Launcher is an app by André de Sousa in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.6.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: see all installed apps. Compared with version 1.6.3, it adds 6 new permissions (“See all installed apps”, “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and 3 more) and drops 3 (“Get tasks”, “Add home-screen shortcuts” and “Google Play install referrer”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.1.0.1466

• Improvements for reliability and speed • Improve search results and UI

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Unlock the hidden power of your Android device! Have you ever wanted to jump directly into a specific setting, launch a hidden feature within an app, or bypass tedious menus? Activity Manager gives you total control, allowing you to explore, launch, and create custom home screen shortcuts for any activity inside any installed app. Whether you are a power user looking to optimize your daily workflow or a developer needing quick access to package names, Activity Manager is the lightweight tool you’ve been looking for. ★ What can you do with Activity Manager? • Bypass Menus: Launch specific sub-settings or hidden app features directly. • Personalize Your Phone: Create home screen shortcuts using custom icons and names. • Boost Productivity: Use the Quick Settings Tile to launch your favorite activities from anywhere on your device. ★ Key Features: ✓ Light & Lightning-Fast: Super optimized to launch instantly without draining your battery. ✓ Deep Activity Launching: Access and trigger any activity from any installed app. ✓ Custom Shortcuts: Build personalized home screen icons for your most-used features. ✓ Favorites System: Bookmarks your top activities for one-tap access. ✓ Smart Analytics: A "Most Used" section to seamlessly track your daily activity usage. ✓ Quick Settings Integration: Pull down your notification shade and access favorites on the fly. ✓ Instant Power Search: Find any app, class, or hidden activity in milliseconds. ✓ Developer Friendly: Easily copy class and package names to your clipboard with a single tap. ✓ Modern UI: Complete support for Dark, Light, and System themes. ★ Global Support (Available in 10 Languages): Activity Manager is fully localized for: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語, Português, Português (Brasil), 简体中文, and Русский. 💬 We Love Your Feedback! We are constantly improving! Have a feature suggestion or found a bug? Reach out directly to the developer at [email protected]. Enjoying Activity Manager? Please leave us a 5-star rating! Your support helps us keep building great features.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.6.2. Since v4.1.0.1466 it requires Android 8.0+.

v4.1.0.1466 LATEST Jun 30, 2026 4.7 MB TRUSTED v1.6.3 Jun 6, 2026 4 MB TRUSTED v1.6.2 Jun 28, 2026 3.9 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “DeSoft” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 30, 2026
Signed byCN=Andre Sousa, OU=Mobile Development, O=DeSoft, L=Leiria, ST=Leiria, C=PT
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B0:29:60:CB:74:93:F9:0A:A9:61:CB:E7:96:6A:4C:2A:C4:BB:96:9B
File MD5d809a2b246f0973cf1a85f7843bc7de7
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

Activity Launcher requests 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.andrefrsousa.tools.activitymanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Activity Launcher APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Activity Launcher for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.6.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 1.6.3 · All versions

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 Activity 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 d809a2b246f0973cf1a85f7843bc7de7.