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How to install the Nothing Launcher on your Android smartphone?

For the past few days, Nothing has been offering users the chance to try out its in-house launcher on the latest Samsung Galaxys and Google Pixels. However, it is also possible to test it on Huawei and Xiaomi smartphones by downloading the official APK. We explain how to proceed.

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As you may know, Nothing launched the public beta of Nothing OS, its in-house overlay, on April 28, 2022. It should notably be found on the Phone (1), the brand’s first smartphone. In reality, users can only try (for now) the Nothing launcher. As explained by the young brand founded by Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, only a few smartphones are officially compatible with the launcher, namely Samsung devices from the Galaxy S21 and S22 range and the latest Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 6. .

However, the manufacturer also offers a launcher apk file, downloadable from the APK Mirror site. In fact, it is possible to test it on other devices, in particular Huawei smartphones (provided they are under EMUI 12), on Xiaomi smartphones (under MIUI 12 and 13), but also on a plethora of devices such as Many posts on social networks prove it.

Indeed, several Internet users have shown screenshots in support that the APK of the launcher also works on their Aquos R6, their Galaxy Z Flip 3, their Sony Xperia 1 or even on the Redmi Note 9S. In other words, and contrary to what is advertised by the brand, the Nothing launcher works like a charm on many devices. Here’s how to download the Nothing launcher APK to try it on your device.

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How to Download Nothing Launcher APK

First of all, you will have to go to the APK Mirror site to Download Nothing Launcher APK (Beta) 1.0.0. Note that it may be necessary allow installation of applications from external sources from the Security tab in your smartphone settings. Please note, however, that this option should be deactivated again after installation to guarantee the security of your device, as the installation of applications outside the Google Play Store always presents risks.

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  • Once the APK file is downloaded, go find it in the tab Downloads or via File Explorer
  • Then go to the tab Apps > Applications to use by default
  • Click on the tab Home screen app
  • Choose Nothing Launcher
  • That’s it !

As a reminder, Nothing’s in-house launcher offers some exclusive features such as the ability to enlarge app and folder icons, custom weather and clock widgets, and Nothing wallpapers and style.

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