FAQs

What is News Home?

News Home is an Android launcher that unites your home screen with breaking news. Our launcher puts the latest local and national news within the swipe of a finger. News Home also provides you easy access icons for breaking news from your favorite topics and sources.   

Why Did my Home Screen Change?

News Home replaces your existing home screen with a sleek and uncluttered experience that’s geared towards people who want easy access to breaking local and national news. You’ll still have easy access to your existing library of apps with a simple swipe up from the bottom of your home screen.

Can I Import My Existing Icons to News Home?

This feature is a work in progress and is already made available on certain devices. We’re working hard to ensure we constantly deliver features that make your News Home experience fast and smooth.

How Do I Go Back To my Default Home Screen?

Return to your default home screen by going to Settings – System – Apps. Select News Home, tap ‘Home Screen’, and change back to your preferred Home Screen experience! If you have difficulty with the settings menu on your device, you will be able to visit the News Home on the Play Store and uninstall directly from our full listing at that location.

How Do I Uninstall?

To uninstall News Home, navigate to your phone’s settings by going to Settings – Apps. Select News Home, tap ‘Home Screen/App’, and deselect News Home. With that done, return to the News Home settings screen, and tap Uninstall