Samsung Galaxy S9 launcher APK is now available for download. The phone was just announced a few days back, but we already have plenty of things ported over for other phones from the Samsung Galaxy S9. The latest item to be ported is the Samsung Galaxy S9 launcher, also known as, Samsung Experience Home. This is part of the new Samsung Experience 9.0 which is built over Android Oreo. This Galaxy S9 launcher has been ported for other Android devices and has been tested to work well.
Unlike with every major Samsung Galaxy phone launch, Samsung did not do any major changes to the UI. Most of the phone software looks and feels just like the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8. Similar experiences, but it has been improved with minor new features. Anyone who would want to try out the Galaxy S9 launcher before the phone starts shipping is most welcome to download from the link below. Go ahead, and give it a try on your Android Oreo devices. This Galaxy S9 launcher APK is part of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Stock Apps package.
Download Samsung Galaxy S9 Launcher APK
You can download the Galaxy S9 Launcher (Samsung Experience Home / TouchWiz Home) APK from the following link: Download Galaxy S9 Launcher APK
After you download it, install it like any other APK. If you are installing an APK for the very first time, you would have to allow “Install from Unknown Sources” option in settings. Continue reading below on instructions on how to install an APK manually on your phone and also watch this video demo of the launcher.
How to Install Samsung Galaxy S9 Launcher APK
As mentioned before, you need to be running Android Nougat for this tutorial to work.
Step 1 – Download Samsung Galaxy S9 Launcher APK:
- GalaxyS9_TouchWizHome_Launcher.apk
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Step 2 – Locate the APK you just downloaded and open it to install it.
Step 3 – If you are installing an APK directly for the very first time, you would be notified to enable “Unknown Source” setting. If not sure about this, see link below on where to find this setting.
Step 4 – After enabling, the app should install. You can open it by pressing your HOME button and then select the “TouchWiz home” option.
That’s it! You can now set the Galaxy S9 Launcher (Samsung Experience Home) as your default app and use it on your Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8 Plus phones.
If this instructions / guide was not clear enough or you are stuck somewhere, you can read our complete guide on how to install APK files on your Android device here:
You may also be interested in the following Samsung Galaxy S9 articles:
- Galaxy S9 Wallpapers: Download Samsung Galaxy S9 Stock Wallpapers.
- Galaxy S9 Ringtones: Download Stock Galaxy S9 Ringtones, UI Sounds.
- Galaxy S9 Apps: Download Samsung Galaxy S9 Stock Apps.
- USB Drivers: Download Samsung Galaxy S9 Drivers for Windows and Mac.
How to Uninstall Galaxy S9 Launcher From Your Phone
If you are already tired of playing with the Samsung Galaxy S9 launcher or you just didn’t like it and want to revert back to the default / stock launcher of the Samsung Galaxy S8 / Galaxy S8+, here is a quick tutorial on how to do that.
Step 1 – Go to Settings > Applications on your phone.
Step 2 – Tap the three-dot menu icon (top right) and select “Show system apps”
Step 3 – Now scroll down and look for the “Samsung Experience Home” app. Tap on it.
Step 4 – Now, again tap the three-dot menu icon (top right) and select “Uninstall updates”
