Android is an extremely open platform, and its playability and plasticity are not comparable to other mobile phone platforms. You can even use Android to "simulate" the interface of iPhone and Windows Phone, which is actually achieved through a special launcher (the so-called "desktop"). The Android launcher is the most important part of the UI. In addition to an excellent launcher, an excellent Android UI should also have some personalized settings and usability settings.

The "prototype" of Android is a native Android based on the Nexus series, which is characterized by simple, smooth and stable style. Many mobile phones directly use the modified native system, and some exclusive launchers and options are added. Of course, native Android can also derive many "variants". For example, AOKP, CM and other systems are covered with native shells, but they should be more excellent in performance and richer in personalized settings. Of course, in addition to the "original" systems such as AOKP and CM, there are many brand UIs that are very distinctive and have their own recognition. Let's take a look at the characteristics of the following brand UIs.

Samsung TouchWiz

This is a set of deeply customized Android UI, which is widely used in Samsung's mobile phones, tablets and cameras (yes, you are right, that is, Galaxy Camera). This demonstration uses Galaxy Note II, the latest version of TouchWiz 5.0.

The screenshot of the desktop is simple in style, with the program menu in the lower right corner, which is different from the habits of other Android phones.

The choice of small components, Samsung's small component style is relatively refreshing.

The menu settings of the program list can hide applications or arrange programs in the desired order, which are more practical.

TouchWiz has a lot of motion functions. Of course, it needs to work in combination with various sensors of the phone.

The battery percentage can be displayed. This is also a humanized place. Generally, mobile phones only use graphics, which is not intuitive.

Here is a key light time selection. Although this is not strictly the content of the UI, the key light selection is still necessary. In addition to time adjustment, it is better to have brightness adjustment. Meizu MX can adjust the brightness of the key light.

The large plug-in of TouchWiz is convenient for touch operation.

Huawei Emotion UI

Huawei's Emotion UI is a newly launched in-depth customized Android system. The Emotion UI version 1.5 is tested here.

The biggest difference between the Emotion UI and the general Android UI is that there is no program list and all programs are placed on the desktop

Another great feature of the Emotion UI is that the desktop gadget is very user-friendly, especially the large part can be used to customize the gadget combination at will.

It also supports the selection of desktop sliding effect.

Drop down customization.

The settings are divided into two columns, General and All.

MIUI

MIUI can be said to be the best in Android UI. It is very good at ease of use and personalization. It has many highlights.

The desktop interface also has no program list.

Selection of desktop layout and effect.

There are many options in the drop-down list, which supports customization. It also has practical functions such as flashlight, restart, and screen lock. In particular, brightness adjustment is generally only available for third-party systems or additional software.

Customization of the drop-down list.

Some personalized settings, such as long press to return to the kill program, one button photography, volume wake-up, etc.

Color selection of Led, etc.

Anti false touch mode.

MIUI also has rich theme resources.

The author believes that an excellent Android UI should have the following points.

1. The desktop special effects are gorgeous and can be customized.
2. The drop-down list can be customized and supports brightness adjustment.
3. There is a program list, which can hide programs and select the sort order.
4. It can display the electric quantity digitally.
5. Can customize icons, folder names, and desktop layout.
6. It is equipped with one key lock screen, restart and other functions.

Of course, in addition to these elements, we also need to combine our own excellent supporting software. It is also necessary to customize the hardware's small functions (led, keyboard lights, etc.).

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