Shade Launcher 2020-09-01

Name: Shade Launcher
Rating: 4.22711 (5460 reviews)
Author: Amir Zaidi

2.6 MB / 500K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 5,460 reviews

Shade Launcher, developed and published by Amir Zaidi, has released its latest version, 2020-09-01, on 2020-09-11. This app falls under the Personalization category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 500000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 5.460 reviews.

Shade Launcher APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 7.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

App Screenshot

App Details

Package name: amirz.shade

Updated: 4 years ago

Developer Name: Amir Zaidi

Category: Personalization

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Shade Launcher on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2

Total 5,460 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-10-09
This app is perfect if you want to look like your phone's home screen to Google pixel.

5 ★, on 2020-10-09
5 star because app is really good... But I have a problem with the notifications showing on the screen... If you could help fix that... Would be good...

5 ★, on 2020-10-05
This is the best pixel launcher I have ever tried! Nice efforts,but it can be better if we can hide apps also.

4 ★, on 2020-10-07
A simple but great launcher. No gimmicks!

4 ★, on 2020-08-04
Support for app folders in app drawer will be a good addition. There are bugs, when unlocking the phone. The icons get stuck during the scroll. Also the firefox search widget when replacing the google widget, works only when the browser is open. That is, the widget will only work only if i open the browser first. The launcher is awesome !

5 ★, on 2020-09-05
So many times, I have been trying to find a decent pixel launcher and making home screen setups with nova and making it look like a pixel phone. This launcher finally ended that ordeal. Using the icons made by the same developer, it pairs perfectly. One of the features that made me migrate from the default launcher is the Google Feed. Because the feed is based on your interests and syncs with other devices, it couldn't be replaceable.

Previous Versions

Shade Launcher 2020-09-01
2020-09-11 / 2.6 MB / Android 7.0+

About this app

Shade has been updated to Android Q!

This launcher is the embodiment of my vision for Android apps. It can be enjoyed by everyone, without having to scroll through a massive list of options.

Features:

- Adaptive Icon Packs
Choose from many popular icon packs to customize your home screen. Even icon packs with adaptive icons are supported.

- Smart Unread
The widget on the first page will show the most important notification on your phone.
When music is playing, control it by tapping the widget. Tap once to pause, twice to skip, three times to rewind.

- Themes
Choose between Light or Dark mode, or let it decide from the wallpaper. Then pick an accent to apply throughout the launcher, for a modern look that’s personalized in the iconic shades of Shade.

- News Feed
Swipe right to open a feed selected in the settings. Any app can implement a feed.
To show Google's News Feed, you need Rootless Pixel Bridge from my GitHub: https://amirzaidi.github.io/bridge.html

- Grid Division
Choose if you want 4, 5 or 6 columns on your home screen. Or let the launcher decide using your phone's size.

- Shortcuts
Hold an app icon to show quick shortcuts that immediately jump into the app.

- Hiding apps
Hide apps by dragging them to the Hide icon, then find them again by scrolling down veeeery far in the app drawer.

- Tap to go home
Android Q users can add a tap to go home action to the gesture navigation bar. Activate the Draw Over Apps permission and the Accessibility Service to enable this feature.

Any phone that runs Android 7.0 or higher is supported.
There is no unexpected fee, nor any advertisements. No data is collected.

Sources can be found on my GitHub:
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Shade

New features

This will probably be the last update before the Shade Android 11 version.

Support long press on Unread to open media player, single tap is play/pause like it was long ago.
Improve At A Glance to look more like Google's.
Close app info sheet when the app gets uninstalled.
Change color of app info icons to be the same as AOSP Settings.
On light theme, make top of the screen transparent black instead of light gray.
Fix some rare crashes.

App Permissions

Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper hints.
Allows an application to tell the AppWidget service which application can access AppWidget's data.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.