How to change the default launcher of your Android terminal

Today, thanks to Phone Arena, we teach newcomers to the Android family how to change the main launcher of the terminal you have, since sometimes they weigh on performance or do not provide all the functions and options that one needs, this We teach how to do it in the terminals of the main firms, such as Sony, Samsung, LG, HTC and even older terminals that do not have Android 4.4 Kit Kat and suffer some limitations when it comes to switching between launchers.

If your smartphone is stuck in a not very recent version, you can also easily change to an application called Home Switch.

Once installed, open it, select the launcher you have previously downloaded and click on Always so that when you hit the “home” button, it won’t come out again.

Samsung Terminals

The firm is famous for Touchwiz, its customization layer included in all its terminals, which stands out for the little fluidity it gives off in many aspects. However, no one takes it away from enjoying an attractive modern and minimalist design.

To switch to a different launcher, go to “Settings”> “Default applications”> “Start”> Select the launcher. You can also do it by pressing the “home” button on your terminal, just like the previous paragraph.

LG terminals

LG has reconsidered and finally renewed its customization layer called Optimus UX, which despite enjoying the great performance and good options for the user, sported a horrible and old design in its menus and icons.

To change go to “Settings“> “Home screen“> “Select startup“> Change to the new one previously installed. You can also do it by pressing the “home” button on your terminal, just like the previous paragraph.

Sony Terminals

Sony has always maintained a fairly similar layer that has evolved little by little. Still, it supports more customization than the previous ones, and it is even easier to change the default launcher.

Go to “Settings“> “Start“> Change the launcher to a new one. You can also do it by pressing the “home” button on your terminal, just like the previous paragraph.

HTC Terminals

HTC, like Sony, also has a layer of personalization with excellent performance, although something different from the ordinary, especially in the application drawer, since it scrolls vertically.

Go to “Settings“> “Personalize“> “Home screen“> Select the new launcher. You can also do it by pressing the “home” button on your terminal, just like the previous paragraph.

I want to emphasize that this “tutorial” is aimed at those newer to the Android operating system so that they know how to switch between different launchers, since thanks to the immense possibilities that Android has, we can change many things to our liking. In addition to some of them, they provide much more customization and options than the default ones, in which you can change the default icons of your terminal, among many other things.