Ever wanted to get the Windows 8’s Metro look on your Android device? It’s possible now thanks to developers. You can now get the icons and overall look of Windows 8 on your Android device easily and free of cost.
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If, you are an Android user then, you might be familiar with the Launcher Themes which gives you Android devices a unique look easily other than the default Android skins. One such theme also brings Windows 8’s look with interface and icons.
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If, you are a Windows 8 fan and want to give your Android device a look of Windows 8 then, you can follow the instructions below.
Before proceeding to the instructions, you will need to fulfill few requirements:
• You must have the ‘Go Launcher EX’ app installed on your Android Phone which can be downloaded from here (http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nYXUuZ28ubGF1bmNoZXJleCJd).
• You will need the ‘Windows 8 Metro Go Launcher EX’ which can be downloaded from here (http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.com.silverleaf.MetroDroid&hl=en).
Note: You will need to have the Go Launcher theme before installing the Windows 8 Metro Go Launcher ex theme (http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.com.silverleaf.MetroDroid&hl=en).
Now, when you have fulfilled the above requirements, let’s proceed to their customization instructions.
Instructions:
• Expecting you have installed the above two items, open up the ‘Go Launcher Theme’ icon from your home screen or from the all apps menu.
• Your ‘Go Launcher Theme EX (http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.com.silverleaf.MetroDroid&feature=search_result)’ will open. Here go to the settings and select the ‘Windows 8 Metro Go Launcher Ex’ theme.
• Your theme would open and you will have the Windows 8 like icons on your home screen and in all apps menu.
• You can customize the home screen by moving widgets and app shortcuts to/from different screens.
• That’s all! You have Windows 8 like home screen and icons on your Android device.
You can add different live or still wallpapers as the home screen and all apps screens. There are some Windows 8 like background also available.
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source:windows8core