Overlay Launcher

Overlay Launcher Free App

Rated 4.40/5 (367) —  Free Android application by Jskt

About Overlay Launcher

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I have stopped development for Overlay Launcher.
Try the successor app, "Smart Task Launcher"

from Developer
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This is fastest function(Apps, Shortcut, open/close Notification, etc.) launcher.
You can do most operations by moving your thumb slightly.

1. By touching Hotspot (the gesture area that are always visible on the screen), you can call the functions corresponding to the gesture. (If your device is Rooted, you can also issue a hard button events)
2. By registering apps to Launcher, you will be able to start them at any time quickly.

Gestures that can be registered in Hotspot
-> Left, Right, Up, Down scroll
-> Single-tap
-> Long-press
-> Double-tap

Function that can be registered in each gesture.
-> Open Launcher
-> Application, Shortcut
-> Open/Close Notification
-> Go to Home app
-> Hide Hotspot
-> Back, Menu, Search, Power key (only ROOT user)
-> etc.

Functions that can be registered in Launcher
-> App
-> Shortcut
-> Widget
-> Recent Apps


** From developer **
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How to Download / Install

Download and install Overlay Launcher version 3.1.5 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: jp.jskt.overlaylauncher, download Overlay Launcher.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
CORRECTION
"Open Quick Settings" was for "Android4.2~". (NOT for "JellyBeans~")
Ver.3.1.5
Add
- Hotspot action : Open "Quick Settings"
- Link to developer's apps
Improvement
- Hotspot width 1% ~ 10%

What are users saying about Overlay Launcher

K70%
by K####:

Why isn't this app rated the best yet? It provides instant access to apps, widgets and shortcuts being very user friendy and offering great customisation in terms of looks, functions and accessibility. This is the only app I use to reach out to my other apps - no app drawer, no cluttering of app shortcuts on home screen or other similar access points.

K70%
by K####:

Like Back Button Gesture Launcher but has more grids and allows shortcuts and widget. Slower to open though but so far one of the best. Such a pity development has stopped. Smart Launcher is way too slow for an in-memory launcher.

K70%
by K####:

Fix Back tab and fast change launchern on right/left, good it change hand :) then 5 stars

K70%
by K####:

Best multitasking application.

B70%
by B####:

It looks really great app .. but the think is im not sure how to use it. I still dont understand the description. Please help out.

N70%
by N####:

DOES NOT START service AUTOMATICALLY when rebooting -- instead you have to manually restart the app yourself.

N70%
by N####:

Works great on both tablets and phones. This one has the best combination of functions and they all work perfectly.

Q70%
by Q####:

I love it! I use the "last app" all the time

N70%
by N####:

best

T70%
by T####:

Like Back Button Gesture Launcher but has more grids and allows shortcuts and widget. Slower to open though but so far one of the best. Such a pity development has stopped. Smart Launcher is way too slow for an in-memory launcher.

T70%
by T####:

Works great on both tablets and phones. This one has the best combination of functions and they all work perfectly.

T70%
by T####:

best

A70%
by A####:

Excellent and smart!

C70%
by C####:

Powerful settings and easy to use.

C70%
by C####:

Works better than advertised!!!

C70%
by C####:

Marvellous, job well done

C70%
by C####:

جربت كتير برامج شبيهة فيه بس هو الوحيد الي اشتغل صح بسرعة وبدون بطء، جربوه. انا شغلتو عل htc 816

C70%
by C####:

Very Cool

A70%
by A####:

Goo d

C70%
by C####:

I have been trying a whole bunch of overlay style launchers in order to quickly swipe and switch around the apps i am using all day. This one is stable, fast, accurate and highly configurable. On a Note2 with the big screen it now allows me to open/close my notifications with a swipe on the bottom right, open recent apps, apps i configured to launch (the ones i use the most) and go to my lightning launch home screen (set up like a dashboard of information - calls, emails, calendar). Definitely perfect for everyone who wants to handle their phone as fast as possible. Highly recommended.

I70%
by I####:

Utilizes minimal resources. Fastest, most configurable free launcher panel overlay app thus far!(swapps, sidebar, swipepad) Although it is the fastest out there, please strive to make the app even faster.

C70%
by C####:

Awesome, this replaced two apps. Please add hide /exclude apps from recent /running apps. Android had too many launchers. This adds gestures, I. E. WebOS!!!

Y70%
by Y####:

I prefer this to SwipePad or Unity Launcher - It doesn't require you to keep your finger on the screen whilst you select an app (so you can see the full screen rather than partially hiding stuff, and can take your time) The free version of Swapps is also much more limited than this. I took inspiration from the BB Z-10 and have the Hotspot set at 3% along the bottom of the screen, so a swipe up brings my pre-configured app Launcher drawer. Left swipe to switch back to last used app, and Right swipe to see recents (which is faster than holding down the Home button on my SGS i9000)

C70%
by C####:

The best overlay laucher I tried and I have tried a few. My only complaint if it could look better

U70%
by U####:

Love the fact you can place it on the bottom!

C70%
by C####:

Excellent

J70%
by J####:

1) support navigation commands such as Home, Back, Recent Apps, Menu, Search in the launcher; 2) add the function kill current/foreground app so we can call up Overlay Launcher to terminate a non-responding app; 3) instead of a bar at the side or top, also has the option to display the hotspot as a user-moveable on-screen button. Thank you!

C70%
by C####:

best

C70%
by C####:

Sorry for updates? Not at all dear. This app in my view is the most efficient launcher app in terms of usability and memory footprint. Excellent work. Keep going!

C70%
by C####:

I've been looking for the best app Launcher & this by far exceeds my expectations. Skyfish comes close but setup is way too complicated. Swipe pad needs to take note, The bar has been raised. Thanks Devs!!

C70%
by C####:

This is by far the best quick launcher I have used! It does anything I've tried to do!

L70%
by L####:

With this Can now replace the stock new HOME! ithink this! would be SUPERFAST! This what Im lookin for!

O70%
by O####:

I love it! I use the "last app" all the time

G70%
by G####:

Just needs an uplift in aesthetics of the application... I mean the interface can improve.. Well done..

C70%
by C####:

Blows away wave, sidebar, dock4droid, and swipepad. Tons of customizable options, supports widgets and free! Good job Dev. Just a thought, maybe future updates could incorporate the use of the home button swipe up feature...as hotspots on bottom of the screen are hard to use because Google now keeps opening.

X70%
by X####:

It looks really great app .. but the think is im not sure how to use it. I still dont understand the description. Please help out.

C70%
by C####:

Update: seems to be some excessive battery drain, please fix..... This has so many features and customization! Provides access to apps, widgets, recent apps, search function, themeable. List goes on. I have tried them all. This is the best. You need to set down and play with the set up to learn just how much it does, but it's worth it. This dev has put A LOT of work in this. Thanks.

C70%
by C####:

Works great on both tablets and phones. This one has the best combination of functions and they all work perfectly.

C70%
by C####:

One, the app does not start on its own on reboot even if auto start button is ticked. It always have to be started manually, in earlier Android 4.1.1 version and now 4.3. This is pretty annoying considering this is the only shortcut app I use to open any app from any app. Two, that ugly icon has to stay in notification bar by having to tick that button for it to run constantly, else it shuts down randomly. I have put it in safe list of the two auto app killer apps, so it doesn't get killed.

C70%
by C####:

Only direct call does not work (galaxy s4)


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