Startscreen Lumia 8.1 HD 2.0.0.0
To help them in this respect, a number of specialized utilities have been developed and among them you can find and try one suggestively called Startscreen Lumia 8.1 HD.
Common looks for a shortcut-filled layout
This application comes with a relatively simple look, easy to use and with a fairly uncomplicated design. The focus is set on functionality, so as to make the information easier to read and the tiles quickly accessible from their corresponding areas.
The system tiles you have at your fingertips have a neat design, with clear graphics, while the navigation inside the few areas of the app is fluent at all times.
A noticeable drawback from the visual perspective is the presence of some full screen adverts at startup and you are also presented with some prompts to rate Startscreen Lumia 8.1 HD even from the first use.
One screen to host them all
There are a lot of settings and system apps you can access from inside this utility and all of them they are linked to the most often visited areas.
Thus, you have at your disposal shortcuts that will get you quickly to the airplane mode, location services, Bluetooth, WiFi or cellular sections. In case you want to write messages, compose emails or access social services, just tap the corresponding tiles to reach the dedicated app or webpage.
Taking photos, searching using Bing or Cortana (depending on the installed operating system) or sharing content on the fly are all possible thanks to Startscreen Lumia 8.1 HD, which makes these actions available with one tap.
Advanced options and management tasks
With the help of this utility you can check out the battery status and activate the battery saver system feature. Accessing the appointments is also supported, while there is an Instant Call section that enables you to place phone calls or browse the contacts on the spot.
The account and lock screen management options can be just as easy to reach, and there is a coveted Maps feature that allow you to locate and place in a matter of seconds and view it on the map. Also, there is no possibility to send any of the shortcuts to the actual Start screen, like is the case with may similar apps.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
The decent look of the app, with clear tiles and easy to access functions has some drawbacks represented by the ads and prompts. |
Function8
There are many useful shortcuts for system apps, settings and some extra options, but there are also some misses that take away a few points. |
Security10
The utility remains perfectly discreet while running, as it leaves alone all the secure areas of the system. |
Battery2
Startscreen Lumia 8.1 HD requires a huge amount of power and if it is used for longer periods of time, a recharge will be required pretty soon. |
Price9
All the features are provided completely free of cost, but there are some bothersome ads and prompts inside. |
Compatibility9
Designed to be used on the more recent devices on the market, the app functions well on Windows Phone 8 or higher handsets. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 2.0.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 2.0.0.0
- developer:
- GI Exclusive Tools
- category:
- SYSTEM & SHELL
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 348