Microsoft Launcher is an efficient home screen app that makes switching between your computer and mobile device smooth and seamless. To ensure you’re getting the most out of Microsoft Launcher, add your Android phone to your computer.

How to Install and Set up Microsoft Launcher for Android

Now that your Android device is linked to your Windows 10 computer, it’s time to install Microsoft Launcher. If you followed the steps above, you’ll receive a link from Microsoft in a text message. To set up Microsoft Launcher:

Personalize Microsoft Launcher on Android

Microsoft Launcher customizes its look and feel with Windows 10-style wallpapers, themes, and icons. You can also change the default search engine from Bing to Google, Yahoo, AOL, or Ask.com.

How to Change Your Wallpaper With Microsoft Launcher

To change the background on your home screen within Microsoft Launcher on your Android device:

How to Edit Themes in Microsoft Launcher for Android

Go to Launcher Settings > Personalization > Theme to edit the header, theme, opacity, blur, and accent colors for Microsoft Launcher.

How to Change the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Launcher

Go to Launcher Settings > Search > Search engine and tap one of the available search engines to make it the default.

How to Add Applications to Microsoft Launcher and Access Your App Drawer

Microsoft Launcher keeps your Microsoft mobile apps organized in a single folder on the home screen. To manage and add Microsoft applications to your Android device:

How to Sign in and out of Your Microsoft Accounts

Go to Launcher Settings > Accounts > Sign in or Sign out to log in or log out of your Microsoft account.

How to Access and Customize Your Feed

It’s also possible to customize your feed in Microsoft Launcher:

How to Use ‘Continue on PC’

Use the Continue on PC option in Microsoft Launcher to open your current Windows session on your computer: The web page opens in the Edge browser on your linked Windows 10 PC. If you tap Continue later, you’ll receive a notification on your linked PCs.

How to Use Cortana Virtual Assistant in Microsoft Launcher

To use Microsoft’s virtual assistant, Cortana, on Android with Microsoft Launcher: