Microsoft Launcher
Personalize your phone and stay organized on the go.
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Launcher is developed and provided by Microsoft Corporation. LDPlayer offers the download service only.
Version6.241002.0.1160250
Updated on
2025-07-22
Rating4.0
CategoryPersonalization
Package namecom.microsoft.launcher
Downloads1000+
Microsoft Launcher Description
This version of Microsoft Launcher has been rebuilt on a new codebase to make new features possible, including dark mode, and personalized news.
MICROSOFT LAUNCHER FEATURES
Customizable icons:
· Give your phone a consistent look and feel with custom icon packs and adaptive icons.
Beautiful wallpapers:
· Enjoy a fresh new image from Bing every day or choose your own photos.
Dark theme:
· Comfortably use your phone at night or in low light environments with Microsoft Launcher’s new dark theme. This feature is compatible with Android’s dark mode settings.
Backup and Restore:
· Easily move between your phones or try Home Screen setups through Microsoft Launcher’s Backup and Restore feature. Backups can be stored locally or saved to the cloud for easy transfers.
Gestures:
· Swipe, pinch, double tap, and more on the home screen to easily navigate on the Microsoft Launcher surface.
This app uses Accessibility Service Permission for optional gesture of screen lock and recent apps view.
Microsoft Launcher asks for the following optional permissions:
· Microphone: Used for speech-to-text functionality for Launcher features, such as Bing Search, Bing Chat, To Do, and Sticky Notes.
· Photo and video: Used for getting features, such as your wallpaper, Blur Effect, and Bing Chat Visual Search, and to show recent activities and backups. On Android 13 and higher, these permissions are replaced with the ‘All file’ access permissions.
· Notifications: Needed to notify you of any update or app activity.
· Contacts: Used for searching contacts on Bing Search.
· Location: Used for the Weather widget.
· Phone: Allows you to call your contacts with a swipe in Launcher.
· Camera: Used to create image notes for the Sticky Notes card and to search for images in Bing Search.
· Calendar: Used to show calendar info for the Calendar card in your Launcher feed.
You can still use Microsoft Launcher even if you do not consent to these permissions, but some functions may be restricted.
TERM OF USE
By installing this app, you agree to the Terms of Use (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338) and Privacy Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686).
Downloading Microsoft Launcher gives the option to replace the default launcher or to toggle between device launchers. Microsoft Launcher does not replicate the user’s PC home screen on the Android phone. Users must still purchase and/or download any new apps from Google Play. Requires Android 7.0+.
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Download Microsoft Launcher APK for Android
1. Click "download Microsoft Launcher APK for Android"
2. Install Microsoft Launcher
3. Launch and enjoy Microsoft Launcher
Get from Play Store
1. Click "Get from Play Store
2. Download Microsoft Launcher from the Play Store
3. Launch and enjoy Microsoft Launcher
Comments about Microsoft Launcher Android Version
I've got a Pixel, and unfortunately Google believes that having the option to hide/lock apps isn't necessary. This app solves that issue and also makes more space by reducing icon sizes on the home screens. All my other apps still work great so far (I've tried other launchers and they interfered with some operations). You can edit pretty much everything in the settings too, which is AMAZING. Kinda makes me miss my Windows phone. Btw, tiles should be an option ;).
Been using this launcher for at least 4 years and I'm never touching it again. Makes my device nonfunctional. App drawer will open and be invisible. I cannot close it no matter what I do. If I try to select an app on my home screen, it selects an app I cannot see in the drawer. Only fix is to restart my phone. If I had to make an emergency call, I would not be able to if this happened.
It is a great Launcher, and it has a lot of features that I find useful. However, it is not optimized, it slow down my phone and my phone is an average phone. Also, it's kind of buggy, I have come across two annoying bugs that messes up with my phone's controls permanently until I restart my phone, so I have to repeatedly restart my phone again and again. So it is a good app but poorly optimized.
I've got a Pixel, and unfortunately Google believes that having the option to hide/lock apps isn't necessary. This app solves that issue and also makes more space by reducing icon sizes on the home screens. All my other apps still work great so far (I've tried other launchers and they interfered with some operations). You can edit pretty much everything in the settings too, which is AMAZING. Kinda makes me miss my Windows phone. Btw, tiles should be an option ;).
Been using this launcher for at least 4 years and I'm never touching it again. Makes my device nonfunctional. App drawer will open and be invisible. I cannot close it no matter what I do. If I try to select an app on my home screen, it selects an app I cannot see in the drawer. Only fix is to restart my phone. If I had to make an emergency call, I would not be able to if this happened.
It is a great Launcher, and it has a lot of features that I find useful. However, it is not optimized, it slow down my phone and my phone is an average phone. Also, it's kind of buggy, I have come across two annoying bugs that messes up with my phone's controls permanently until I restart my phone, so I have to repeatedly restart my phone again and again. So it is a good app but poorly optimized.
Is Microsoft Launcher safe for my device?
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Yes, Microsoft Launcher follows the Google Play content guidelines to ensure safe use on your Android device.
What is an XAPK file, and what should I do if the Microsoft Launcher I downloaded is an XAPK file?
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A file with .xapk extension is a compressed package file. It is a container file format that incorporates APK and additional associated files required for the installation.
The XAPK format was introduced to package the APK file and OBB file together for a seamless delivery and installation process.
XAPK format can help reduce the package size of application.
On mobile phones, users need to install the XAPK installer first, and then install XAPK files through that installer. You can find the installer here:https://apkcombo.com/how-to-install/. But on PC client, you just need to put the file on LDPlayer.
Can I play Microsoft Launcher on my computer?
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Yes, you can play Microsoft Launcher on your computer by installing LDPlayer, an Android emulator. After installing LDPlayer, simply drag and drop the downloaded APK file into the emulator to start playing Microsoft Launcher on PC. Alternatively, you can open the emulator, search for the game or app you want to play, and install it from there.
