OnePlus How to Change Default Apps
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Change default apps
The default apps on the OnePlus smartphone are the apps that perform a specific function each time and can be changed at any time if additional features are needed or the layout design is not appealing.
The following standard apps can be configured at any time:
- Assistant & Voice input
- Browser app
- Home app (Launcher)
- Phone app
- SMS app
- Camera app
- Gallery App
- Music App
- Mail app
- Opening links
More apps can be downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store.
Note: In this guide, we'll only navigate to the overview of the default apps.



- Open the Settings
- Tap on Apps & notifications
- Tap on Default apps
Default browser
The default app for the Internet browser can be changed at any time on the OnePlus smartphone.
The various browser apps differ in layout design and also in their functionality for personalization.
The most popular browser apps are for example Chrome, Firefox or Opera and can be downloaded and installed at any time from the Google Play Store.





- Open the Settings
- Tap on Apps & notifications
- Tap on Default apps
- Tap on Browser app
- Choose the default Browser app
Default Dialer-App
The default phone app can be changed on the OnePlus smartphone at any time if additional functions or the design of the layout leaves something to be desired.
Additional phone & dialer apps can be downloaded and installed from the Google Play Store.





- Open the Settings
- Tap on Apps & notifications
- Tap on Default apps
- Tap on Phone app
- Choose the default Phone app
Default SMS/messages app
The default app for messages on the OnePlus smartphone can be changed at any time if different settings or options are desired.
The various SMS, message or messaging apps differ in design, functionality and setting or customization options.
Further news apps can be downloaded and installed via the Google Play Store.





- Open the Settings
- Tap on Apps & notifications
- Tap on Default apps
- Tap on SMS app
- Choose the default SMS app
Default system launcher
The home app on the OnePlus smartphone is the launcher program that is responsible for the start screen, added widgets and app shortcuts.
Other launchers can be obtained from the Google Play Store and vary in functionality and design.
Some launchers focus on an uncomplicated and customizable design, others on the variety of functions or tools.
The default launcher can be set at any time in the settings of the standard apps, although you will be asked which service to use as soon as you install another launcher app.
The most popular launchers are for example Nova Launcher, Microsoft or Evie Launcher.





- Open the Settings
- Tap on Apps & notifications
- Tap on Default apps
- Tap on Home app
- Choose the default Home/Launcher app