Because Jolla stopped actively maintaining the Android launcher project to focus on their core operating system and corporate licensing, you cannot find the Jolla Launcher on the Google Play Store. You must install it using an APK file. Step 1: Enable Unknown Sources
Wait a few seconds for the installation process to complete. Step 4: Set Jolla Launcher as Your Default
Jolla originally released an official Sailfish Launcher app on the Google Play Store. However, as of recent years, the launcher has been deprecated or removed from official channels. Jolla has shifted focus to their complete Sailfish OS licensing for devices (like the Sony Xperia series) rather than maintaining the Android launcher app. Download Jolla -Sailfish- Launcher APK For Android
Ensure you are downloading from a reputable community developer thread (such as the legacy ports on XDA Developers). Download the .apk file directly to your Android device. Step 3: Install the APK
While the project is long discontinued, for archival and historical exploration, here are the steps to find and install the original APK. Step 4: Set Jolla Launcher as Your Default
To download and install the Jolla Sailfish Launcher APK on your Android device, follow these steps:
A text-based, distraction-free home screen that mimics the philosophy of alternative operating systems. To help find the right version for your device, tell me: What Android version is your phone running? What brand/model of phone do you have? Ensure you are downloading from a reputable community
The launcher's structure was entirely vertical. Instead of swiping left and right between home screens, users would swipe up and down.
: It was designed for Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and above.
If you are interested in the modern Jolla ecosystem, your only real option is to purchase a licensed Sailfish OS device (like the Sony Xperia 10 III or Jolla C2) to experience the OS in its entirety, rather than using a decade-old alpha launcher skin.