Android - creating custom launcher

android launcher
Waypoint picture Waypoint · Aug 18, 2011 · Viewed 19.7k times · Source

I am intending to develop custom Launcher for Android phone. I have searched web, but I haven't found any valuable information regarding creating "launcher" project. What does an android app needs for being at the top of the GUI (aka launcher)?

Answer

David Olsson picture David Olsson · Aug 18, 2011

Well, firstly you need to listen to the android.intent.category.HOME intent. Here are some links with full source code which you can have a look at:

Or take a look at launcher plus.

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