Apps & Contacts

App Shortcuts

Tree Launcher is a full home screen replacement, so launching apps is a core function. You can place app shortcuts on any page in your tree.

Adding an App

1. Enter Edit Mode and tap +
2. Select App from the item type menu
3. Browse or search the list of installed apps
4. Tap an app to add it to your page

Launching Apps

Tap any app item to launch it — just like tapping an app icon on a traditional home screen.

Organizing Apps

One of Tree Launcher's strengths is organizing apps into meaningful groups:

Home
├── Social
│   ├── Messages
│   ├── Instagram
│   └── Discord
├── Work
│   ├── Slack
│   ├── Gmail
│   └── Calendar
└── Utilities
    ├── Settings
    ├── Files
    └── Calculator

You can place apps alongside notes, tasks, and other content on any page.

Contact Shortcuts

Contact shortcuts let you quickly call or message your favorite contacts directly from your home screen.

Adding a Contact

1. Enter Edit Mode and tap +
2. Select Contact from the item type menu
3. Choose a contact from your phone's contact list
4. The contact shortcut is added with their name and photo

Using Contact Shortcuts

Tap a contact item to quickly dial or message them.

Android Settings Shortcuts

You can add shortcuts to specific Android system settings screens:

1. Enter Edit Mode and tap +
2. Select Android Setting
3. Choose from the available settings screens (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Display, etc.)

This is handy for quick access to frequently used settings without navigating through the system settings app.

Pointers

Pointers are special reference items that link to built-in destinations:

• Launcher Settings — Quick access to Tree Launcher's settings from any page
• Recycle Bin — Quick access to the recycle bin from any page

Add a pointer via + → Pointer and choose the destination.