Basic information

How to buy app without Google Play

Send an email to zobnin@gmail.com, or send message to AIO Launcher developer via Telegram.

Where can I find more information and ask a question?

The main source of information and the primary place for AIO Launcher users to communicate is the Telegram channel (just post your question in the comments under the latest post). Monthly and annual subscribers also have access to a private Telegram group. To join it, contact the author by sending your email address associated with your subscription.

Main screen

AIO is widgets.

The entire AIO Launcher screen consists of information blocks called widgets. Widgets can be built-in, Android widgets, scripts, and plugins. To add any of these types of widgets, open the side panel, select "Widgets" in the bottom menu, and choose the widget you need. You can also find a widget through the search window.

How to move widgets?

First way: hold your finger on the title, then drag it to the desired position.

Second way: swipe widget to the right and long press it to move.

How to remove unwanted widgets?

Swipe the widget to the right and then click the "Trash" icon.

Some widgets take up too much space.

Any of them can be minimized/expanded to one line by clicking on the title or top right corner if titles is disabled. Also you can swipe widget to the right and press "minus" and "plus" buttons to change widget size.

Android widgets don't match the AIO interface visually.

To make the widget look more consistent with the launcher style, enable the "cleanup" mode: swipe the widget to the right, then tap the "image" button.

I want to add several Android widgets in a row.

Use the Widgets Container. It's an AIO widget that lets you add an unlimited number of 1x1 and 2x2 Android widgets inside it.

Apps and Shortcuts

How to add an app to the screen?

Add My Apps, Apps List or App Folders widget to the screen and drag any icons from the menu into it.

How to add a shortcut to the screen?

Add My Apps, Apps List or App Folders widget to the screen. Then hold the search button and tap the "plus" icon and select shortcut. The shortcut will be added to the first app widget.

Can I organize my apps into folders?

Yes, just add the App Folders widget to your desktop.

How do I remove an app?

Drag it from the apps menu to the "Trash" icon.

How to switch the apps widget to icons view?

First way: swipe the widget to the right and tap the picture button in the menu that appears.

Second way: long press the Search button, then tap AIO Settings and find the switches in the menu to enable the settings you need.

Why are all the "My apps" widgets removed when I delete the first one?

Copies of the "My apps" widget and other clonable widgets in AIO Launcher are implemented using an inheritance mechanism. This means the first "My apps" widget is the parent of all other "My apps" widgets. They cannot exist without it.

Where's the phone app?

Swipe on search button opens quick menu with phone, camera and market.

Hiding applications does not work.

By default, applications are hidden only from "Frequent apps". To hide applications also in the sidebar, turn off the option "Show hidden apps in sidebar".

I can't add a shortcut and don't see shortcuts when long-pressing on an app.

You probably haven't set AIO as the default launcher.

The shortcut icons disappeared.

You probably haven't set AIO as the default launcher.

Navigation and Sidebar

How do I quickly scroll through the side menu?

Click on a letter and then click on the letter you want to jump to.

I can't reach the top elements of the side menu when I'm holding the smartphone with one hand.

Pull down at the top of the list to move it lower.

Why don’t you use the same scrolling method as in Niagara?

The scrolling method used in Niagara Launcher looks impressive, but it's not the most efficient — especially as the number of apps grows. That's why AIO uses an alphabet-based scrolling method, similar to what was used in Windows Phone. It may take a little getting used to, but once you do, you'll likely find it much more convenient.

Scripts and Plugins

Where can I find more scripts?

Install the AIO Store app from the Play Store.

Where can I find plugins?

On the official website.

Plugins do not work.

You need to exclude the plugin from all energy saving mechanisms (not the launcher, but the plugin itself). Also, try opening the plugin settings. In this case, Android will recognize that you are using the app (plugin) and lift the restrictions imposed on it.

Search and Internet

In other launchers, I can launch the first search result by pressing Enter. Why not in AIO?

Other launchers use this approach mainly because their search results appear at the top, and it's easier to reach the Enter key than the top of the screen. AIO is designed for convenience from the start: search results appear at the bottom, just above the keyboard, so they are easy to tap. And you always know exactly what you're clicking — not what happened to be selected when you hit Enter.

Will there be support for the StartPage/Qwant/PreSearch/etc search engine?

AIO Launcher 4.4.1 supports any search engine. Just specify the search query in the "Own search engine" option, replacing the search string with %s. For example:

https://google.com/search?q=%s
https://www.qwant.com/?q=%s
https://www.startpage.com/do/search?q=%s
https://engine.presearch.org/search?q=%s

Google allows me to enter a mathematical expression in the search bar and get the result. Is it possible to do something similar in AIO?

Yes, just type an expression into the search bar.

I like the idea of bangs in DuckDuckGo. Is it possible to get something similar in the AIO search?

AIO supports bangs. Moreover, you can start a bang not only with the ! sign, but also with the @ sign.

Profiles

What are profiles?

Profiles are like snapshots of your AIO screen: they include your widgets, their settings and content, as well as theme, icon size, and font settings. Profiles let you quickly switch between different desktop layouts on the fly.

How do I create and switch profiles?

There are two ways to do this:

1. Through Settings - Profiles.
2. By long-pressing the Search button (note: this menu is only available if you have at least two profiles).

You can also set up automatic profile switching based on time, Wi-Fi networks, or connected Bluetooth devices.

Can I share my profile or use someone else's?

Yes! You can export your profile to a file via Settings and send it to a friend. You can also install the AIO Store app to browse and import profiles created by other users.

Keep in mind: when exporting, widget data will be removed to protect your privacy.

I imported someone else’s profile and want to change it.

Just customize your home screen as you like, then save the profile again — under the same name or a new one.

I created a profile, then changed the home screen, but those changes weren’t saved to the profile. Why?

As mentioned above, a profile is a snapshot of your home screen at the moment you save it. Any changes made afterward are not automatically saved to the profile — even if it’s currently active. So if you make changes and want to keep them, you’ll need to manually save the profile again under the same name.

P.S. There’s a script in AIO Store that can automatically save your current profile every time you return to the launcher.

Why do I see “Tap to add widget” instead of the actual Android widget when restoring a profile?

This happens because if a widget has a configuration activity, its settings are stored inside the widget’s app, and AIO can’t restore them. So the launcher works like this:

1. If the widget has no configuration activity and is installed — it will be added to the screen automatically.
2. If the widget has a configuration activity and is installed — a “Tap to add widget” message will appear.
3. If the widget is not installed — a “Tap to install widget” message will appear.

Other

Does the AIO Launcher support icon packs?

Yes. You can install an icon pack from Google Play and select it in the Apps settings.

Can I mix icons from two different icon packs on the same screen?

No, AIO Launcher doesn't support that feature. However, you can use apps like Icon Pack Studio or Icon Pack Mixer to combine multiple icon packs into one.

Does the AIO Launcher support themes?

Yes. Hold your finger on the search button, then click on the "Change theme" icon.

I want to change the news source.

You need to find the RSS feed of the site you need (via Google search) and specify it in the "News - RSS Feed URL" option.

I can't connect Yahoo (or other) mail via IMAP.

Most likely you need to create a so-called "application password" and use it to log in via IMAP. How to do this for Yahoo mail.

I clicked an item in the news widget, a window opened with the text of the news and the headline. But the headline doesn't fit.

Tap on the headline to expand it.

Compatibility Issues

Navigation gestures do not work in the AIO Launcher.

AIO Launcher fully supports navigation gestures, but your phone can disable them for third-party launchers. This is a known issue on Xiaomi phones and it can't be fixed by launcher developer.

The Home gesture causes delays, stuttering, and other issues.

Due to the way gesture navigation and third-party launcher support are implemented in modern Android, it's often better to use alternative gesture apps like Vivid NG or Edge Gestures when using third-party launchers. With those, the Home gesture works perfectly.

Recent apps button/gesture not working.

On modern Android devices, the recent apps screen is managed by the system’s default launcher. This setup generally works well, but on many Chinese phones — especially Huawei and Honor — the system aggressively closes background apps breaking it. If you use a third-party launcher, the stock one may get killed, causing the recent apps screen to stop working. To fix this, open the original “Huawei Home” or “Honor Home” and pin it in the recent apps list to keep it running in the background.

AIO Launcher is restarted every time you return to the home screen.

Most likely your phone is "killing" the app. You need to find an option that disables it. Fortunately, AIO Launcher includes a help section for many phones with instructions on how to do this: AIO Settings → About AIO Launcher → If the app does not work correctly.

AIO Launcher consumes too much battery

If AIO Launcher consumes a lot of battery power, it's most likely because your phone is forcefully killing the app when it goes to the background, causing it to restart every time you return to the home screen. This behavior is common on Chinese phones. The previous answer explains how you can try to solve this issue.

Android widgets don't work on Xiaomi phones.

Go to the application settings on your phone, find the application that owns the widget, click "Other permissions" and enable "Display pop-ups when running in the background" option.

Notification widget doesn't work on Xiaomi phones.

Settings - Battery and performance - Manage apps battery usage - Choose apps - AIO Launcher - No restrictions

On Xiaomi phones, AIO Launcher restarts after cleaning all apps.

Launch the "Security" app, then tap "Boost speed", then "Lock apps". Select AIO Launcher in the opened window.

Android widgets don't work on Xiaomi phones or you can't open notifications via the built-in Notifications widget.

Go to the application settings on your phone, find the application that owns the widget, click "Other permissions" and enable "Display pop-ups when running in the background" option.

AIO Launcher keeps losing the Accessibility permission.

Yes, unfortunately, Android tends to revoke this permission whenever it gets the chance. On some phones, disabling battery optimization for AIO Launcher in the system settings (under Apps) can help.

Known Limitations

The alarm clock widget shows the wrong time.

Due to the way Android works, the alarm clock widget can also show the time of reminders and calendar events. There is no way to fix this.

When will WhatsApp support be implemented?

Unlike Telegram, which is integrated directly into AIO, WhatsApp support can only be implemented through an external server, which would require disabling encryption and compromising your privacy.