Google Now Launcher

Google Inc. · com.google.android.launcher

4.2 out of 5 (197 ratings) 100M+ downloads v1.4.large 7.9 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.4.large (104002)
Updated: Jun 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 7.9 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Google Play services: Required
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 2
Website: support.google.com/websearch/answer/4541722
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Google Now Launcher is an app by Google Inc. in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor. It needs Google Play services, so it may not work on phones without them.

Since version 1.1.0.1167994, the APK shrank from 11.8 MB to 7.9 MB. It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Ratings

4.2out of 5197 ratings

5 ★59%
4 ★11%
3 ★23%
2 ★2%
1 ★5%

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Description

From the listing uploaded by “rptoide”.

Upgrade the launcher on your device to make Google Now one swipe away. From your primary home screen, swipe right to access Google Now cards that give you just the right information, at just the right time. Available on Nexus or Google Play edition devices with Android 4.4 (KitKat). Key features: • Google Now on your home screen – its easier than ever to get just the right information at just the right time. • Just say "OK Google" – when you're on your home screen, just say OK Google to trigger voice input. Then say your search query. Or tell your phone what to do, like send a text message, get directions or play a song (available in the US, UK and Canada). • Faster search – tap the search box and you can enter your query immediately. • Easy access to your favourite Google products and services, like Gmail, YouTube and Maps. • Larger viewing area – the status and navigation bars are now translucent, so your wallpaper pops from every pixel, and is even visible when you expand your apps drawer (when supported by device). • Intuitive wallpaper picker – select any image that's stored on your device or in the cloud. Position and preview your wallpaper before you set it.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.0.1167994.

v1.4.large LATEST Jun 14, 2025 7.9 MB TRUSTED v1.1.0.1167994 Aug 1, 2014 11.8 MB WARNING

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate with Google's generic name Google Play App Signing gives the keys it manages this name, but anyone can put it in a certificate, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 14, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Jun 14, 2020
Tested by the source store's staff Nov 8, 2019
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)38:91:8A:45:3D:07:19:93:54:F8:B1:9A:F0:5E:C6:56:2C:ED:57:88
File MD5ddc372f88833a94cbb5e1f9090060368
Uploaded by “rptoide” 31 followers · uploading since 2025

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Permissions (2)

Google Now Launcher requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Launcher read settings (custom) com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Google Now Launcher APK: questions and answers

Does Google Now Launcher need Google Play services?

Yes. The APK declares Google Play services as required, so it may not work on phones without them, such as recent Huawei models.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Google Now 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ddc372f88833a94cbb5e1f9090060368.