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Metro UI Launcher 8.1

Manage your homescreen in the unique Metro design.

myfknoll · com.myfknoll.win8.launcher

4.5 out of 5 (12 ratings) 1M+ downloads v3.0.0.788 16.4 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v3.0.0.788 (788)
Updated
Nov 8, 2025 (11 months 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
Jan 4, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
19 (5 sensitive)
Website
plus.google.com/u/0/communities/111921470172969821761
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Metro UI Launcher 8.1 is an app by myfknoll in the Personalization category, listed since at least January 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.

It asks for 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including read contacts, find accounts on the device and read shared storage.

Ratings

4.5out of 512 ratings
  • 5 ★75%
  • 4 ★0%
  • 3 ★25%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

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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 8 Modern UI ®) . Features: # Beautiful metro homescreen # Personalize your homescreen with your favourite Apps, Contacts and Widgets. # Rearange tiles with drag'n'drop. # Sidebar in Charmbar®-style # 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 # Quick-search via sidebar # Customize your launcher with lot of settings Other than in other launchers, this launcher is not imitating Windows Phone ®, but a similar design to the Windows 8 Surface ® Free-Version restrictions The Free version is limited. Widgets aren't part of the free version. Personal adjustments can be made, but will be restored after 15 minutes. 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 right corner and select “Settings” # How to rearrange tiles: - Swipe vertical on a tile to rearrange them. You can swap two tiles of the SAME size. # How to customize 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" #Where is the desktop? - We won't provide any kind of Windows Desktop, because this is only the Metro Modern UI®. # 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 8 apps? - NO, this an ANDROID launcher (homescreen replacement) # Why you don't make it like the original Windows 8? - We don't want to clone a Windows 8 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 8.1 ®. Before you are able to use this app, you must agree to the terms of use and privacy policy

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 8, 2025.
  • Certificate issued to “myfknoll” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet Nov 8, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Nov 8, 2025
  • 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 MD5462ff31a9414c78325b0d41c73856fb9
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Metro UI Launcher 8.1 requests 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Metro UI Launcher 8.1 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 Metro UI Launcher 8.1 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 462ff31a9414c78325b0d41c73856fb9.

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