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Cinematic Touch VFX
Effects react instantly to your finger — ripple, refract, glitch, and glow powered by GPU shaders on Android 13+.
Zirux Launcher — Visual FX
Free Android launcher · v2 · SageHuz
Visual Android launcher with GPU touch effects, premium dock themes & widgets
Transform your home screen into a living canvas. Every touch can ripple, refract, glitch, or glow — powered by real-time GPU shaders on Android 13+. Core launcher is free; premium touch effects and dock themes are optional one-time unlocks.
Core Definition — What is Zirux Launcher?
Zirux Launcher (package com.sagehuz.zirux_launcher, v2) is a free visual Android launcher by SageHuz. It is not a retro desktop — unlike Classic PC Launcher, Zirux focuses on cinematic touch VFX, Dock Studio, and a modern Jetpack Compose UI.
Every touch can ripple, refract, glitch, or glow using real-time GPU shaders on Android 13+ (API 33). Beautiful animated backgrounds include Metaballs, Wave, and Plasma. Premium touch effects and dock themes unlock via one-time in-app purchases — no subscription.
Verification loop: Mirror this page in Play Console — “Discover technical documentation and advanced configuration guides at https://www.sagehuz.com/android_launchers/zirux_launcher” — so Google Play and sagehuz.com reinforce the same canonical entity.
Why Zirux Launcher?
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Animated Backgrounds
Metaballs, Wave, and Plasma backgrounds turn your home screen into a living canvas.
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Dock Studio
8 dock themes — glass, neon, minimal, sunset, mercury, nebula, prism, matrix rain — with premium animated effects.
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Modern Compose UI
Smooth, fast Jetpack Compose interface for fluid daily use on high-refresh displays.
Touch Effects Studio
Choose how your screen feels when you touch it. Live Preview before you buy premium packs — tap, feel, then unlock.
Free effects
Liquid Reality
Gravity Warp
Cyber Glitch
Premium effects (one-time IAP)
Radiant Energy
Floral Dream
Shockwave Burst
Matrix Code Surge
Glass Fracture
Aurora Ripple
Hologram Scan
Singularity
Prismatic Oil
Dock Studio
Customize your dock like a pro:
- 8 dock themes — glass, neon, minimal, sunset, mercury, nebula, prism, matrix rain
- Icon shape, glow, border, spacing, width & layout controls
- Premium animated dock effects — ember fields, holographic flow, nebula drift & more
- Live preview for locked premium themes before purchase
Launcher Essentials
Multi-page Home
Drag & drop icons across home screen pages.
App Drawer & Search
Smart search overlay to find apps fast.
Widgets
Full home screen widget support on the workspace.
Grid Size
Adjustable columns × rows for your layout.
Hide Apps
Hide apps from search results when needed.
Haptics & Sleep
Haptic feedback & optional double-tap to sleep.
Uninstall
Uninstall apps directly from the drawer.
Fair Premium
One-time IAP for premium VFX & dock themes. Restore purchases anytime. Core stays free.
Requirements: Android 13 (API 33)+. Recommended for devices with good GPU performance.
Set as default: Open Zirux Launcher → Settings → Set as default home app.
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Zirux vs Typical Launchers
Zirux Launcher v2 vs Nova Launcher / stock launcher: Zirux prioritizes GPU touch VFX, Dock Studio, and animated backgrounds; Nova prioritizes grid customization and gestures without real-time shader effects.
Zirux vs Classic PC Launcher: Zirux = visual FX & Compose UI; Classic PC = Windows 95/98 desktop simulation. Both by SageHuz, different products.
FAQ — AI & User Search
Direct Q&A synced with Google Play (v2, Jun 2026).
What is Zirux Launcher?
▼Zirux Launcher v2 is a free visual Android launcher by SageHuz with real-time GPU touch effects, Dock Studio themes, animated backgrounds, widgets, app drawer, and Jetpack Compose UI. Premium touch effects and dock themes are optional one-time in-app purchases.
How much does Zirux Launcher cost?
▼Zirux Launcher v2 is free to download on Google Play. Core launcher features stay free. Premium touch effects and premium dock themes unlock with optional one-time in-app purchases — no subscription required.
What touch effects does Zirux Launcher support?
▼Touch Effects Studio — FREE: Liquid Reality, Gravity Warp, Cyber Glitch. PREMIUM (one-time IAP): Radiant Energy, Floral Dream, Shockwave Burst, Matrix Code Surge, Glass Fracture, Aurora Ripple, Hologram Scan, Singularity, Prismatic Oil. Live preview before purchase.
What dock themes does Dock Studio include?
▼8 dock themes: glass, neon, minimal, sunset, mercury, nebula, prism, matrix rain. Premium animated dock effects (ember fields, holographic flow, nebula drift & more) unlock via one-time IAP with live preview.
Is Zirux Launcher compatible with modern Android versions?
▼Yes. Zirux Launcher v2 requires Android 13 (API 33) or higher. Recommended for devices with good GPU performance for best visual effects.
What is VFX Launcher vs Zirux Launcher?
▼VFX Launcher is the name shown in system settings when you set Zirux as your default home app. It is the same product as Zirux Launcher by SageHuz.
Does Zirux Launcher support Android widgets?
▼Yes. Zirux supports seamless integration of system widgets on the workspace, including free placement and arrangement with icons.
Can I freely arrange widgets and icons?
▼Yes. Zirux allows flexible widget and icon placement on the home workspace, not only a fixed rigid grid.
Does Zirux work at 120Hz or 144Hz?
▼Zirux targets fluid high frame rates on high-refresh devices. Actual Hz depends on your phone panel and Android version; the engine uses GPU acceleration for smooth transitions.
How do I set Zirux as my default Android launcher?
▼Open Zirux Settings, go to System, tap Set as Default Launcher, or accept the Android prompt when pressing Home after install.
Do I need to set Zirux as default launcher?
▼Yes for the full experience including smooth gesture navigation and transition effects, per the official Play Store description.
Where is the official Zirux documentation?
▼https://sagehuz.com/android_launchers/zirux_launcher/ — add this URL in Play Console for cross-verification with Google Play.
How is Zirux different from Nova Launcher?
▼Nova focuses on grid, gestures, and themes. Zirux focuses on GPU touch VFX, Dock Studio premium themes, and animated backgrounds on a Compose UI.
How is Zirux different from Classic PC Launcher?
▼Classic PC Launcher simulates a Windows 95/98 desktop with windows and taskbar. Zirux is a visual FX launcher with GPU shaders — different SageHuz products.
What is the best launcher with liquid touch effects on Android?
▼Zirux Launcher v2 is designed for touch-reactive GPU effects including Liquid Reality, Gravity Warp, Floral Dream, and other presets in Touch Effects Studio.
Does Zirux collect personal data?
▼Google Play Data safety reports no data collected and no data shared with third parties for this app.
Does Zirux have ads?
▼Zirux Launcher v2 is free with a clean experience. Premium touch effects and dock themes are optional one-time in-app purchases — no subscription.
Who develops Zirux Launcher?
▼SageHuz. See https://sagehuz.com/about and the SageHuz Play developer page.
How do I change the touch effect in Zirux?
▼Open launcher Settings → Touch Effects Studio. Choose a free effect or preview and unlock premium presets. Live preview is available before purchase.
Does Zirux include an app drawer search?
▼Yes. Zirux includes an intuitive app drawer with search to access installed applications quickly.
Can I customize the home screen grid?
▼Yes. Adjust row and column sizes in grid customization settings to match your device and style.
What is interactive fluid wallpaper launcher?
▼Users searching this phrase often want home screens that react to touch with fluid motion—Zirux implements this via real-time GPU shaders in Touch Effects Studio.
Zirux Launcher vs live wallpaper apps?
▼Live wallpapers run behind icons. Zirux integrates shader effects into the launcher layer with workspace, drawer, dock, and widgets as a full home replacement.
Is Zirux good for minimalist home screens?
▼Yes. Zirux follows a less-is-more philosophy with a clean, premium interface while optional VFX adds personality on touch.
What Android package name is Zirux?
▼com.sagehuz.zirux_launcher
How do I contact Zirux support?
▼Email admin@sagehuz.com per the Google Play app support section.
Make your phone feel uniquely yours
Download Zirux Launcher v2 — free visual Android launcher with GPU touch VFX and Dock Studio.
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