Microsoft Launcher6.260402.0.1178950
Publisher Description
Microsoft Launcher -Personalize your phone and stay organized on the go.
Microsoft Launcher provides a new home screen experience that empowers you to be more productive on your Android device. Microsoft Launcher is highly customizable, allowing you to organize everything on your phone. Your personalized feed makes it easy to view your calendar, to do lists, and more. Sticky Notes on the go. When you set up Microsoft Launcher as your new home screen, you can either start fresh with your favorite apps or import your current home screen layout. Need to switch back to your previous home screen? You can do that, too!
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+.
About Microsoft Launcher
How to install Microsoft Launcher on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Microsoft Launcher is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Microsoft Launcher will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Microsoft Launcher will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
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Version History
version 6.260402.0.1178950
posted on 2026-10-11
version 6.240502.0.1144110
posted on 2024-07-25
Copilot in Your Feed
We’re thrilled to enhance your Microsoft Launcher experience with the integration of Copilot right into your feed. This update brings your everyday AI companion closer to you:
- Effortless Access: Copilot is now just a swipe away, ready to assist you with answers and content creation.
- Creative Power: Generate images and text directly from your mobile feed using simple words.
- Pro Performance: For our Copilot Pro users, enjoy a more responsive and swift interaction.
version 6.240303.1.1134420
posted on 2024-07-01
Known bugs were fixed and performance improvements were made.
version 6.230703.0.1122680
posted on 2023-10-26
New - start a Bing Chat conversation from anywhere in Launcher you find search
• Bing is your AI-powered copilot, and can provide helpful answers to your questions.
• Bing Chat functionality is available in regions supported by Bing Chat bing.com/new
• Bing Chat functionality requires Android 8.0 and up
Bug fixes
version 6.230302.0.1095300
posted on 2023-05-29
- Provide users with an option to select the default notification badge color.
- Other known bugs were fixed and performance improvements were made.
version 6.220304.0.1041800
posted on 2022-05-16
- Enable long click to pin a historical search query to top.
- Enable More/Less footer for search history section.
- Known bugs were fixed and performance improvements were made.
version 6.211203.0.1025840
posted on 2022-03-28
- Promotional banner was added on News feed page for users who don't have Start app installed.
- Microsoft Rewards widgets now support Italy and Spain.
- Other known bugs were fixed, and UX improvements were made on feed.
version 6.211102.0.1017440
posted on 2022-01-13
- Launcher’s feed and overall design were updated.
- The News feed experience was enhanced.
- The toggle between work and personal apps was improved.
- Additional filters are now available to improve searching.
- Other known bugs were fixed, and improvements were made.
version 6.211002.0.1011020
posted on 2021-12-01
- Age restrictions on telemetry data were updated for existing child users and expanded to new countries.
- Banners may now appear under the personal and work tabs on the app screen.
- Some design features were updated, including icons and the navigation bar.
- Other known bugs were fixed and performance improvements were made.
version 6.210602.1.994630
posted on 2021-10-28
- Age restrictions on telemetry data were added.
- The cricket widget was removed.
- Other known issues were fixed for an improved experience.



