Version History
Here you can find the changelog of BIG Launcher since it was posted on our website on 2014-06-13.
The latest version is 5.2.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 21 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.2.0
posted on 2024-03-01
v5.2.0
+ added our custom design to Preferences
+ added appearance and accessibility preferences apply instantly on change
* fixed visibility of call's duration preference option
* fixed visibility of call's no screen fix preference option
* fixed Delete contact preference option transfer between companion apps
* fixed rare incorrect translation in menu dialog when resumed from background
version 4.9.0
posted on 2024-01-24
v4.9.0
+ added Widgets popup dialog in our design
- removed system Widgets popup dialog
* fixed potential memory leak when not finished Widget's configuration
* fixed slow loading Preferences icon when it is on a big button
* fixed rare ARN when updating apps database on a background thread
version 4.8.0
posted on 2023-12-10
v4.8.0
Set targetSDK=33 (Android 13) and fix what it needs:
+ added billing lib version 6
+ added new Bluetooth Switcher dialogue
* changed day of week to better representative in VI language
* changed chance to see review dialog
version 4.7.0
posted on 2023-08-29
v4.7.0
Set targetSDK=30 (Android 11) and fix what it needs:
* changed apps listing due to new permission
* changed background toast popup messages fonts to the system default
* changed toast popup message position to the bottom of the screen
version 4.6.0
posted on 2021-08-16
v4.6.0
+ added billing lib version 3
v4.5.0
+ added wifi signal strength indicator to home screen header (option in preferences)
+ added customizable big buttons icons (can use any image)
+ added starred functionality to big button config
+ added contacts functionality to big button config
+ added contacts search by name/surname (option in preferences)
* speed up with more parallel threads: contacts and number functionality, signal icon, badges update
version 4.5.1
posted on 2021-06-21
v4.5.1
* fixed: fixed missing day of week on home screen in IW language
v4.5.0
+ added wifi signal strength indicator to home screen header (option in preferences)
+ added customizable big buttons icons (can use any image)
+ added starred functionality to big button config
+ added contacts functionality to big button config
+ added contacts search by name/surname (option in preferences)
* speed up with more parallel threads: contacts and number functionality, signal icon, badges update
version 4.3.1
posted on 2021-05-11
v4.3.1
* fixed crash when there is no default gallery app
v4.3
+ added In-App Review dialogue
* set minSDK=9 (Android 2.9)
* changed: contacts cache is cleared completely when changing any contact data
* fixed rare ARN when starting app from applications list
* fixed rare ARN when updating time on home screen
* fixed rare ARN when starting gallery app from default gallery button
* fixed rare ARN when stopping DTMF tone in Dialer
version 4.2.0
posted on 2021-02-22
v4.2.0
+ added dynamic and pinned external shortcuts
+ added 3x5 big buttons screen layout
+ added starred/all contacts filter to contacts (option in preferences)
+ added option to enable/disable blinking notification on the button in the button config screen
+ added tap outside to close the dialog (option in preferences)
+ added privileged behavior for BIG apps (option in preferences)
+ added clear badges action - can fix external apps blinking (option in preferences)
version 4.1.1
posted on 2020-11-17
v4.1.1
* fixed missing overriding icons for phone/contact on big buttons
v4.1
+ added higher quality app icons to the big buttons
+ added deep link functionality to big button URL functionality
+ added enter in dialer/keypad invoke primary action
* fixed bad description in Preferences for SOS message
* fixed rare ARN during boot because of slow storing badges from third-party apps
* fixed rare ARN when registering SOS GPS location provider
* fixed rare crash when cropping the contact photo
version 4.0.1
posted on 2020-11-17
v4.0.1
* fixed crash on ringtone selection if READ_STORAGE_PERMISSION is not granted
* fixed rare crash on sms intent if a draft sms exists and SMS permission is not granted
v4.0.0
Set targetSDK=29 (Android 10) and fix what it needs:
+ added new WiFi Switcher dialogue
* increased resolution of contacts photos when reading from camera
* changed storage to FileProvider
- removed all raw files access
- removed EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions
version 3.9.2
posted on 2020-09-25
v3.9.2
* fixed missing contact photo on big buttons
v3.9.1
* fixed low quality of contact phstos on big buttons
* fixed rare ARN when loading contact photos on big buttons
v3.9.0
* SMS: reorganized Messages preferences
+ Phone: added button with SIM position receiving an incoming call (option in Preferences)
* Phone: fixed text with the duration of the call longer than an hour
+ added big buttons label position option to Preferences
+ added more options to Safe borders dialog
version 3.9.0
posted on 2020-08-20
v3.9.0
* SMS: reorganized Messages preferences
* SMS: fixed missing "Run MMS app" button on some Android version even it was set in Preferences
+ Phone: added button with SIM position receiving an incoming call (option in Preferences)
* Phone: fixed text with the duration of the call longer than an hour
+ added big buttons label position option to Preferences
+ added more options to Safe borders dialog
+ added dialog to choose a default launcher when it's cleared as default in Preferences
version 3.8.0
posted on 2020-06-21
v3.8.0
+ added custom text size on big buttons
+ added translated text 'automatic' by the system to language dialog
+ added three dots menu to all devices even with hardware button
* fixed no signal update for some network types
* fixed rare ARN when updating signal
* fixed rare ARN when switching wifi state on the big button
* fixed rare crash when inherited from an external shortcut
version 3.6.0
posted on 2020-03-05
v3.6.0
+ added translations: az, bn, ha, hy_AM, jv, ku, pa_IN, pa_PK, ta, te, ur_PK
+ added round application icon
+ added black color option for the bottom navigation bar (option in Preferences)
+ added system language title to language option
* reorganized preferences
* fixed badge button not blinking if one of many notifications removed
* fixed bad link to the full version from the nag activity
* fixed rare crash on some Motorola phones because of no black navigation bar support
version 3.5.0
posted on 2019-12-16
v3.5.0
+ show/hide alarm icon (option)
+ show/hide duplicate contact items (option)
+ enable buttons with no functionality (option)
+ button blinking on 3rd party app notification (option)
+ activate buttons on long-press (option)
+ website shortcut button functionality
* default SOS text is SOS!
* automatic license check on first launch
* improved notifications updates
* black navigation bar on all devices
* faster loading
version 3.4.3
posted on 2019-10-04
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG Launcher 3.4.3
* notifications engine fixed
BIG Launcher 3.4.2
* fixed boot crash
BIG Launcher 3.4.1
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
version 3.4.2
posted on 2019-10-01
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG Launcher 3.4.2
* fixed boot crash
BIG Launcher 3.4.1
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
version 3.4.1
posted on 2019-09-30
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them has to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG Launcher 3.4.1
* fixed notification arn
* updated gl, it translations
version 3.3.7
posted on 2019-08-18
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them have to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
BIG Launcher 3.3.7
+ added support for older Android versions
version 500,000+
posted on 2019-07-31
BIG Launcher has been divided into multiple apps due to the new Google Play Store policy.
Each of them have to be downloaded separately:
BIG Launcher
BIG Phone for Seniors
BIG SMS for Seniors
version 500,000+
posted on 2019-07-16
Updated release to comply with the newest Google Permission Policy.
On March 9th 2019, Google has changed the permissions policy for the Android apps. This means BIG Launcher can't access the call history and messaging functionality of your phone anymore. You have to use some different app for calling and messaging. Sorry about that. We are working really hard on the solution. Please be patient and wait for the next BIG Launcher update.
version 2.5.7
posted on 2015-11-27
v2.5.6,* added support for following languages: українська мова,* fixed LTE signal indicator,v2.5,+ set photo in contact editor,+ alternative layouts,+ third-party icon pack support,+ preferences shortcut in the apps list,+ text labels for big buttons,+ preferences background fixed for e-ink devices,+ share text to sms message,+ ability to change dpi of resources,Visit http://bit.ly/BLchangelog for complete changelog.
version 2.3.1
posted on 2013-06-27
Several fixes and updates