Android 5.0 Lollipop brings with it a great user interface and a number of improvements to make Android devices run as smoothly as possible. While there are a number of devices that have been confirmed to receive this latest update, there are other devices that aren’t lucky enough to be updated to the Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Thankfully, the third-party developers come to the rescue. And this time, they have brought some of the amazing launchers that let you give the Android Lollipop look to your device. Here are five of the best such launchers.
1. Blinq Lollipop Launcher
The Bling Lollipop Launcher carries the Material UI that lets you make your device look as if it’s running the real version of the Android 5.0.
Regardless of what Android version you’re running on your device, you can now have the Lollipop feeling on your device right away using this launcher. It lets you create your own gestures, extreme customizations, more transition effects, and so on.
What makes this launcher distinct is its gestures. They’re really amazing, and you'll definitely want to give it a shot. Head over to the Google Play store, and download it for free.
2. Action Launcher 3
If you’re looking for a true Lollipop launcher, Action Launcher 3 is something you should try out. With the combination of material UI and the launcher’s own designs, it lets you make your device look like a perfect Lollipop device. For faster access to your apps, it offers a unique feature called Quickdrawer that holds shortcuts to all of your apps. Just tap on any app, and it'll launch.
The Quicktheme feature in the launcher combines the color of your wallpaper with the layout to ensure great blendings. And for widgets, you have Shutter that lets you create widgets for your favorite apps with just your hand gestures.
All in all, the launcher packs great features of Lollipop, and it’s available for free from the Google Play store.
3. Lollipop Launcher
As you may have already guessed by its name, the Lollipop Launcher has all the things you need to turn your Ice-cream Sandwich- or JellyBean-based Android device into a Lollipop device. From the material UI to speed improvements, the launcher carries almost all the elements that can make you feel as if you’re one of the lucky device owners to receive the Lollipop update.
It supports the “Ok, Google” keyword to quickly launch the search panel for you. The infinite scrolling and hand gestures make the launcher worth giving a shot. It’s available for free at the Google Play store.
4. Epic Launcher
Epic Launcher is one of the best looking Lollipop launchers that you can get on your Android device. With the support of “Ok, Google” keyword and a number of other goodies, it'll make you feel as if your device is really running on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The launcher supports letting you specify custom icon and text sizes, locking and unlocking desktop, infinite scrolling, and the list goes on.
To find out what all this launcher has for you, hit the download link and check it out for yourself.
5. KK Launcher
If handy features and a smooth interface are what you desire, KK Launcher is for you. With the integration of material UI, the launcher has become perfect for those looking to give a Lollipop makeover to their Android devices.
Some of the notable features of the launcher include a handy sidebar that lets you quickly jump to your favorite apps, support for “Ok, Google”, over sixteen transition effects, unread counts, and many more.
Once you install the launcher on your device, you'll find that it makes your device look clutter-free. It’s just so neat and clean everywhere.
Conclusion
Whether you haven’t received the update to the Android 5.0 Lollipop or you don’t want to switch to the latest version just yet, these launchers should help you get all of those fancy features in Lollipop on your device right away. Do let us know which launcher worked best for you!
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