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Description Metro UI Launcher 8.1
Tired of your Android phone looking exactly like every other device on the market?
You want a fresh, productive, and visually striking interface—but you don’t want to switch ecosystems. Metro UI Launcher 8.1 brings the iconic Windows 8 tile-based design straight to your Android device, giving you a desktop-caliber layout that’s both functional and customizable. Whether you’re a power user who craves granular control or someone who just wants a cleaner, more organized home screen, this launcher delivers a complete visual overhaul without sacrificing performance.
What Makes Metro UI Launcher 8.1 Different?
This isn’t just a skin—it’s a full launcher replacement that mimics the Metro interface down to the smallest details. You get the live tile grid, the start screen layout, and the signature profile avatar in the top right corner. But the real power lies in the customization engine. Every visual element can be tweaked: font style and size, tile color, column count, tile arrangement, and even the background. You can drag, drop, and resize tiles freely, so your most-used apps are always exactly where you want them.
The default setup arranges a handful of core apps into a near-identical Windows 8 layout, but you’re not locked in. Add or remove tiles, change their colors to match your mood, and even swap out your profile photo and name. The result is a personal, dynamic dashboard that feels like a completely new operating system running on top of Android.
Full Control, Limited Time in Free Mode
The free version of Metro UI Launcher 8.1 gives you access to every single customization option—but with a 15-minute timer. During those 15 minutes, you can change fonts, colors, tile layouts, and more. Once the timer expires, all customizations revert to the default theme. This means you get a full hands-on trial of every feature before deciding if the premium upgrade is worth it. No ads, no interruptions—just pure Metro customization with a time limit.
Core Capabilities at a Glance
- Mimics Windows 8 Metro interface with live tile grid and start screen layout
- Customize font, tile color, column count, and tile placement freely
- Add or remove apps from the home screen and resize tiles as needed
- Display your name and avatar in the top-right corner, fully editable
- Free version unlocks all settings for 15 minutes per session, then resets to defaults
Download Metro UI Launcher 8.1 Now
Transform your Android into a Windows 8-style powerhouse. Get the most configurable Metro launcher on the market and take full control of your home screen layout. Download now and start customizing your device today.
Heads up: you’ll need a stable internet connection for the initial setup and any future updates. Some advanced tile animations and cloud sync features require the premium upgrade.
Information
- Version
- 3.0.0.788
- Developer
- Mobile Software Solutions Knol
- Requirements
- Android + 5.0
- Updated
- 17.03.2026
- Size
- 16.39 MB
- Package
- com.myfknoll.win8.launcher
- Signature
- e21823a7c800c461eeb01da2c09312ff
- Architecture
- armeabi-v7a, x86, arm64-v8a, x86_64