Metro UI Launcher 10 app icon

Metro UI Launcher 10

Get the Windows UI on your Android(tm) device - anniversary update

Mobile Software Solutions Knoll e.U. · com.mss.metro10.launcher

4.6 out of 5 (10 ratings) 1M+ downloads v3.0.0.868 16.4 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v3.0.0.868 (868)
Updated
Jun 13, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size
16.4 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Personalization (app)
Listed since
Jun 9, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
20 (7 sensitive)
Website
mss-knoll.at
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Metro UI Launcher 10 is an app by Mobile Software Solutions Knoll e.U. in the Personalization category, listed since at least June 2023. 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.

It asks for 20 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including read contacts, approximate location and find accounts on the device.

Ratings

4.6out of 510 ratings
  • 5 ★80%
  • 4 ★0%
  • 3 ★20%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Metro Launcher now on your Android Device. Manage your homescreen in the unique Metro design. (Inspired by Windows 10® tablet mode) . Features: # Homescreen in tablet mode # Personalize your homescreen with your favorite Apps, Contacts and Widgets. # Rearrange tiles with drag'n'drop. # Fast access to your main functions: Internet, Store, Contacts, etc. # See your recent opened apps # Customize your background with (live) wallpaper # Change displayed account name and image # Optimized for tablets and smartphones # Customize your launcher with a lot of settings Other than in other launchers, this launcher is not imitating Windows Phone®, but a similar design to the Windows 10 tablet mode® Free-Version restrictions The Free version is limited. Personal adjustments can be made, but will be restored after 5 minutes. Also there are advertisement in this app. If you don't want any limitation, please buy the Pro Version which is available in the Store. Please keep in mind that this launcher is still in development Stay tuned for upcoming changes FAQ: #How can I start this App? - In fact it's an Launcher, you can simply start it with the home-button and select this Launcher. If you already selected a other default launcher, you first have to clear the default config in your settings. # How can I add apps to homescreen? - Open the appdrawer by click on "Start". If you long press on an app, you can add it to your homescreen with "Pin to Start". # How can I open Settings of this App? There are two ways: - Open the charmbar and select settings. - Click on the account on the top left corner and select “Settings” # How to customize & rearrange tiles: - Long press on a tile. A bar at the bottom appears, where the tile can be configured. # How can I open the Charmbar®? - Simple slide on the homescreen your finger from the right screen edge to the middle of the screen. Then the Charmbar® should be appear on the right side. # How I can reach all my apps. - There are some methods: 1.) Click on "Start" on the left top corner of the home screen 2.) Open your Charmbar and select "Search" or "Start" 3.) Swipe from the buttom #Where is the desktop? - We won't provide any kind of Windows Desktop, because this is only the Metro Modern UI® in tablet mode # How can I uninstall this launcher? - Go to your settings, select this application and uninstall application # I have a lot of suggestions and improvements - Please leave a comment in the store,community or contact us via mail. Thank you very much # Can it handle multi windows? - NO, this functionality cannot be supported in our launcher # Can it run Windows 10 apps? - NO, this an ANDROID launcher (homescreen replacement) # Why you don't make it like the original Windows 10? - We don't want to clone a Windows 10 for Android, but provide the Metro interface for your Android Homescreen. There won't be any Desktop implementation. Also, not every functionality can be provided, because this is NOT Windows 10 ®.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “myfknoll” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jun 13, 2024
  • Signed byCN=Florian Knoll, OU=Home, O=myfknoll, L=Schwertberg, ST=Ober”sterreich, C=AT
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)44:26:CE:A7:9D:69:97:6D:2B:B1:23:6D:D8:AC:77:93:65:69:96:3C
  • File MD5229182be7e162afc5195faa2bfb4a246
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Metro UI Launcher 10 requests 20 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Metro UI Launcher 10 APK: questions and answers

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 Metro UI Launcher 10 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 229182be7e162afc5195faa2bfb4a246.

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