Car Launcher Pro

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About this app

Car Launcher PRO — a launcher designed specifically for your car. Works on phones, tablets, and Android head units. It combines a convenient app launcher with a trip computer that tracks your distance over various periods (requires background GPS permission).

Key Features:

Set as the default launcher (for head units).

Unlimited apps on the home screen, folders for favorites (PRO feature).

Display current speed and trip data (GPS).

Speed in the status bar.

Quick list of all apps with sorting and uninstall option (long press).

Slide-out menu (trip computer), customizable to your needs. Data: speed (current/average/max), distance, time, acceleration (0-60/100/150 km/h), 1/4 mile. Reset statistics anytime.

View data for: current trip, day, week, month, all time.

Switch between km/h and mph.

Quick access to Google Assistant.

Auto-start (for head units).

3 themes + support for third-party themes, icon packs, music players with cover art.

Weather and location information.

On-screen volume control.

Custom splash screen, adjustable text colors and wallpapers.

Auto-brightness based on time of day.

Customizable screensaver/clock (layouts, fonts, date, colors, dimming).

System widgets and additional home screens.

Theme editor: resize, delete, move elements, assign multiple actions to a widget, lock widgets, change names and backgrounds.

Additional widgets: visualizer, analog clock & speedometer, address, driving/stop time, max speed, acceleration meters.

Favorites settings: infinite scroll, grid layout, curvature.

Custom logo and advanced color scheme settings.

🔐 Important Transparency Notice

Car Launcher uses the Android Accessibility Service.

Why? The service is required to recognize edge swipe gestures (Back, Home, Recent Apps) and convert them into system navigation actions. This provides convenient alternative control.

What the app does NOT do:
• It does NOT read, analyze, or collect your screen content, typed text, or personal data.
• It does NOT change system settings without your knowledge.
• It does NOT collect, store, or transmit your personal data or usage data.

Your Control & Privacy:
• Use of the service is voluntary.
• Upon first launch, a clear dialog will appear requesting access with an explanation.
• You can always disable it in your device settings: Android Settings → Accessibility → Car Launcher PRO.

Found an issue? Email: [e-mail]

Ratings and reviews

This looks like an awesome app til you actually try and set it up. There has to be a better way the devs can come up with for an editing menu. too many steps to open different menus to get what you want done. I tried, more than once. the video makes it look easy, and after 15-20 attempts I'm sure it would get that way. I just don't have the patience for it, or the time for the learning curve vs the results. Since it is paid for I will reinstall down now n then to see if has been refined.

I've been using this for my Joying head unit in a Mitsubishi Lancer for a few months now, and I love it! I wouldn't use it for phone at all, but only for an Android head unit. There is a learning curve for customization, but think if I really sat down and messed with it a bit longer it would be everything I need. However, as of now I'm very happy with the simplistic look and easy to use interface(once it has been customized).

Decent App, better than what's default on my aftermarket system. It is highly customizable to fit your wants and I would probably recommend. That being said there are a ton of bugs that come along with it. 1. Sometimes after connecting bluetooth to play music it just won't let you unless you have an internet connection. I've downloaded songs and since having this app they won't play. 2. The navigation integration is horrible. 3. The Screensaver is a cool feature but it glitches around.

What’s new

- Fixed overlap of the Car Launcher interface with virtual panels
- Added processing of system margins (WindowInsets)