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Z Launcher Beta 1.3.8-Beta

10.5 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 4.3 - 39,136 reviews


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Z Launcher Beta, developed and published by Nokia Apps Distribution LLC, has released its latest version, 1.3.8-Beta, on 2016-04-14. This app falls under the Personalization category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.3, based on 39.136 reviews.

Z Launcher Beta APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.nokia.z

Updated: 9 years ago

Developer Name: Nokia Apps Distribution LLC

Category: Personalization

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Installation Instructions

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

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

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

App Rating

4.3
Total 39,136 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2016-12-24
not for fancy pants wearing feather in the hat types, this is the to the point - no frills - performance minded - simple and effective way to do it. of course every person will have a different perspective, I say that out of the others launchers that this is the one for me. major things i like include drawing on the screen to find a app, which has become second nature now. and the launchers above average learning, it is very awesome imo. if you like precision =get this

5 ★, on 2016-10-04
Love the scribble part. I just have to think of the app I want then scribble the first letter of the app name and voila it's there! No need to search on the screen or in your app drawer no need to scroll to find what youre looking for. It saves you alot of time and keeps you focused on what you want to do. The only thing I would want in the future would be the inclusion of Google search bar on the homescreen. Makes it even more convenient to search from the homescreen.

4 ★, on 2016-07-15
Definitely one of the best launchers I've used. I really like how much they've simplified launching an app, which is arguably the most important function of a launcher. One issue I've found is that the app drawer doesn't refresh when you uninstall an app, which means that the icon for the uninstalled app will just stay there until you restart your phone or force close the launcher. Still a very good launcher with some unique features and notable for its simplicity.

4 ★, on 2016-05-14
heyyyyyyyy this launcher is super cool and fluid and very unique I love it, but it would be very nice if you could put a notification badges so it can show us our missed calls or messages from each app. PLEASE I really need it for my business work! I got so many missed clients bc I couldn't see how many people was contacting me. thanks

4 ★, on 2016-07-06
This is what we call innovative. I certainly loved it but many easier things gone harder. Thers no folders which means you have to remember the name of all the apps. Honestly i d/l and remove so many apps a week. Please add folders so i can put them in a category and pick new apps faster.. love u Nokia anyway

4 ★, on 2016-06-17
Great to see Nokia active in the public mobile space again. I'm assuming that this is a trial for whatever device they'll make when their contract restriction with MS runs out. I'm surprised at how old school international Swiss this is. I'm strongly reminded of the gorgeous Zune player interface of the mid-00s. There's also a bit of Sailfish in there too. Excited to see where this goes!

Previous Versions

Z Launcher Beta 1.3.8-Beta
2016-04-14 / 10.5 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

From Nokia, a re-imagined way to use your Android. Adapts to you. Launches anything in one second.


Throughout the day, Nokia Z Launcher is learning how you use your phone and promoting your favorite apps so you can get to them faster. The more you use it, the better it gets.


IT’S SO SIMPLE

*Scribble – Scribble a letter to find what you want

*Launch – Apps, contacts, or websites

*Adapt – It learns to promote the right stuff at the right time


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT Z LAUNCHER

“Nokia just made the smartest Android launcher around” – Slashgear

“Wonderfully simple and shockingly innovative” – BGR

“A predictive Android launcher, that actually looks great.” – Venturebeat

“Simple. Effective. Interesting. And Nokia.” – Phandroid


Thank you for trying out Z Launcher Beta and providing your very helpful feedback.


Since our original 1.0.0-Beta release on Nov 18, we have made lots of improvements based on your feedback. Our latest update continues this trend with addition of our most highly requested feature in recent months: support for standard Android widgets. We hope you like it!

Please be sure to visit our FEEDBACK forum at www.zlauncher.com and submit or vote on other issues or features you would like to see!

New features

- Faster, more stable and reduced data usage
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an application to tell the AppWidget service which application can access AppWidget's data.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
This permission can be used on content providers to allow the global search system to access their data.