How To Customize Your Android Device Easily Without Rooting

Making your device looks better is the best thing you can do for your smartphone.There are different ways to customize android device.One of them is installing custom firmware,but it need root.Most of the android users do not want to root their hone as it void its warranty.So,in this guide we will show you the easiest method to customize your device without rooting and it is by installing third party launchers.



What is Launchers ?

Launcher is the name given to the part of the Android user interface that lets users customize the home screen (e.g. the phone's desktop), launch mobile apps, make phone calls, and perform other tasks on Android devices (devices that use the Android mobile operating system). Launcher is built into Android but there are third party launcher available in android market to replace built-in launcher.

Some of them are

• Nova Launcher
• Action Launcher 3
• C Launcher
• Buzz Launcher
• Apus Launcher
• CM Launcher
• Apex Launcher
• Arrow Launcher
• Go Launcher
• Next Launcher
• Hola Launcher

        etc. 

In this guide I am using nova launcher as it is my favorite launcher ever.It is one of the smooth,user friendly and highly customizable launcher.

Some Features Of Nova Launcher

Custom Grid

Configure the rows and columns to fit all your app and widget needs.

Scrollable Dock

Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.

Scroll Effects

Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack and more for Prime users.

Infinite Scroll

Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously.

Folder Icons

You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon.

Backup/Restore

Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running.

Gestures (Prime)

Quickly start Nova Actions or Apps from gestures on the desktop, such as pinching, swiping or two-finger swiping.

Hide Apps (Prime)

Keep a clutter free drawer by hiding never used apps.

Icon Swipes (Prime)

Get more use out of your desktop and dock icons by setting swipe-actions

Drawer Groups (Prime)

Categorize your apps into custom tabs and folders within the app drawer



So let us start,


Requirements

1. An Android Phone
2. Nova Launcher apk 
3. Any Working Internet for downloading the file
4. (Optional)Any Icon Pack Of Your Choice (I Like Candy Cons Icon Pack)

Steps To Install Nova Launcher ?

If seeing "Install Blocked" promt,you should

 

1.Click "Settings" and check "Unknown Sources" in "Security" section;

2.Download Nova Launcher.Click Here To Download. 

3.Open and Install it.

 
4.Open the App Drawer.




5.Open Nova Settings.


6.Click on Select Default Home.

 









 7.Select Nova Launcher and click on Always.



Steps To Install Icon Packs In Nova Launcher 
1.Download any icon packs of your choice from Playstore (Here I Am Using Candy Cons Icon Pack) 
2.Again open App Drawer
3.Open Nova Settings.
4.Click on Look & Feel

 
 5.Click on Icon Theme
 
6.Select your desired icon pack
 


 This is how you can easily customize your device.


                            Video Tutorial

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