The Galaxy S7 edge comes with a feature called Edge Apps that lets you quickly launch your favorite apps by swiping in from the edge of your screen. It's a natural and intuitive gesture, and as a result, we've seen a recent influx of apps that look to emulate this feature.
But none of these edge launcher apps are as beautiful, robust, and feature-rich as the latest offering from the development team at de-studio. Swiftly Switch, as it's called, features an arc-style popup with an emphasis on multitasking and a ton of customization options, making it easy to set things up in a way that matches your taste and personal usage.
Step 1: Install Swiftly Switch
There are two versions of Swiftly Switch available on the Google Play Store—both will work on most Android phones and tablets running 4.4 or higher. First is the unlimited pro version, which normally costs $1.99, and the second is a free version that limits you to one trigger zone, a fixed 4x5 favorite section grid, and a 14-day trial for pinning and the notification tray feature, as well as no icon pack support.
- Install Swiftly Switch - Edge Screen for free from the Google Play Store
- Install Swiftly Switch Pro for $1.99 from the Google Play Store
Step 2: Enable Swiftly Switch Features
For Swiftly Switch to be able to function properly, you'll need to grant the app a pair of special permissions. So from the main menu, select the "Step 1: Usage stat" option, then press "Go to setting." From here, select the Swiftly Switch option, then enable the first permission on the following screen.
With that taken care of, press your device's back button once, then select the "Step 2: Accessibility" option, and choose "Go to setting" again. From here, select the Swiftly Switch option again, then enable the second permission on the following screen.
Step 3: Customize the Edge Gesture
It's time to actually customize the look and feel of your new edge launcher. To start, tap the gear icon next to the "Edge 1" entry, then you'll see options for adjusting the placement of the trigger area, as well as its size and sensitivity. When you're done here, though, make sure to press the "OK" button in the bottom-right corner.
Then, if you'd like to have a second trigger area, enable the "Edge 2" option, then repeat this same process to adjust the trigger area of your edge launcher.
Step 4: Set Custom Apps
Before we get into the rest of setup, it would be best if you knew how the app behaves. When you swipe in from the edge of your screen, you'll see an arc with your most recently-used apps. Then, if you hover your finger over any of the app icons for a brief moment, you'll see a second menu, which is a fully-customizable list of apps called the "Favorite shortcut."
To customize this list, tap the edit button next to the "Favorite shortcut" entry. From here, you can adjust the grid size and spacing using controls at the bottom of the following screen, but the main thing you want to do here is tap each of the + buttons, then select an app to populate that spot in your Favorite shortcut.
From here, if you'd rather have specific apps pinned to the first popup that appears when you swipe in from the edge of your screen, as opposed to your recently-used apps, tap the edit button next to the "Pin apps to recent" option. From here, select any apps that you would like to pin, then you'll be able to reorder the list on the following screen.
Step 5: Tweak Appearance Options
Once you've got all of your favorite apps added to your edge launcher, all that's left to do is tweak appearance options. Under the "More setting" category, you can enable haptic feedback, apply icon packs, and even change colors. Then, if you'd like to get rid of the persistent notification, simply tap it, then enable the "Block all" option on the following screen.
Step 6: Launch Apps from the Edge of Your Screen
With everything set up now, you're ready to use your new edge launcher. To start, swipe in from the edge of your screen, and you'll see the arc-style launcher, and all you'd have to do to launch any of these apps is drag your finger on top of the icon, then let go.
Beyond that, you can drag your finger outside of the arc, then you'll see Paranoid Android PIE-style navigation controls, which let you go home, back, view your recent apps, or open your notification tray. Aside from that, if you hover your finger over any of the app icons in the arc-style launcher, you'll see a grid with your Favorite shortcuts, so it's incredibly easy to launch any app.
Hot Deal: Set up a secure second phone number and keep your real contact details hidden with a yearly subscription to Hushed Private Phone Line for Android/iOS, 83%–91% off. It's a perfect second-line solution for making calls and sending texts related to work, dating, Craigslist sales, and other scenarios where you wouldn't want to give out your primary phone number.
80 Comments
Done it with FB ... FB : Asyraf Mustaffa ... Thanks in advance
@quarkamole
I would love a code
Twitter name: adriancraigmon
@iRouaa_
https://twitter.com/iRouaa_
done
@MikeAngier
Done
My fb name is saad.thahim
My twitter: @thahim1
Followed on both.
Please i want this app.
@eeveethetroll
Done.
Twitter fihannaru
FB Prihandaru L Pambudi
Done, thank you
Ryan choate Fb
Done on Twitter Gigaify. Looking forward to the pro version!
I would love a code my Twitter name is Jchavez80
Hi my Facebook name is : Ali Nawaz
& my Twitter name is : @AlinawazOnly93
I followed on both done thank you so much hope I win.
Done!
@itskqi
let me try~
Twitter: mikefammc
www.facebook.com/ykl95
My FB is Miky Vyas.
Twitter: @IkeBiker
My twitter is @SHAZMATIC thaNKS GADGETHACKS
done...fb amer diri and twitter @davidodonkor
done. fb: Kevin Burkhead
Fb: Kenny Enercent
Done, my twitter: @McIlgar
Thanks. @kansashokie
Thanks fb is Tarea Lapiz
Thanks fb is Tarea Lapiz
I Hope im not to late FB--> Patrick Cliver PS: the pic on the left is my profile photo
Done, @JSebasIzquierdo
Done. @AcademyAwardKel or Kelvin Peacock
Hey all. Thanks for the interest in Swiftly Switch.
Promo codes for the first 25 verified members will be sent via private message shortly—keep an eye on your inbox!
Anybody who comments below this comment might not get one if the ones above get verified.
Done.. @idadzie_
Such a cool app this is going to really clean up my home screen
@djranoia
Done. Nikolay Nikolaev Yanakiev.
Done!
Lisa hackenburg on Facebook
Facebook name Nicole netherton
I would love this
Twitter handle is @sp30830
Done @dogtrainerky
Done - Doug Gessler
FB - Surbhi Kanotra
FB Jennifer Thompson-Neill
Would love this...hope I'm not too late.
FB @majohns66
Cool app...Don glass
Looks really cool.
Facebook: Kenny Malachi - www.facebook.com/FANATICALLYSICK
@AHSINNAPLES following now. Can't wait to try this. Hope I am in time to get it free
Twitter account: Larry112066
Done fb scott stonge
Nice @Blane2u
Twitter: @shaydee5. Thanks!
Twitter: slittlejr
Done on Facebook Michelle Mae Lewis. Probably too late to win anything..... sad panda.
twitter @paulie227 Bummer, too late, unfollowed
BTW it nearly impossible to sign up on your website from a phone (the signin/signup) is hidden all the way to the left. When after signing up on my PC where I kept getting an Ajax error message when attempting to crop and save my pic, my signin isn't recognized from my phone. 20 minutes, I never get back.
Awesome hack
I'd really like to get this
Twitter
@mtoenjes
Done and love it
Done
Code for cool Android swipe? Thanks
https://twitter.com/rufus_x
https://www.facebook.com/dave.bergeron.7
Twitter: mioshaman Hopefully I'm not too late for the free code,
FB @samsang33
Nice and done
Fb@Varun Soma
Nice app launcher, following you on Facebook
Nice app, would love a promo code.
FB Ara Kasumyan
Twitter @gfrice
Twitter name: SpenceKC
Am I too late? Facebook.
Twitter: @iqbalhere4u
Facebook : J.C. Wright
I have done what you asked please please give me a code
Yeah..im pretty late...but followed anyways.....name is A Esteban Baker
Saul Macias!
Done with Facebook: Dana Wilson
Really awesome app
This would be so great, especially while working on my Note5. Hope I'm not to late for the free promo code.