Is Vivid Car Launcher Still Worth Using in 2026?

Vivid Car Launcher is one of the most-loved Android car launchers ever released… but it’s also one of the hardest to find. In this deep dive review, we show every setting, test two different versions, demonstrate installation on both a desk-mounted head unit and a real car, and give you a completely honest breakdown of what still works — and what no longer does. In this video, we walk through permissions, themes, widgets, automation, splash screens, customisation, valet lock mode, and the classic vs card dashboard layouts. We also explain why Vivid may have been discontinued, how to download the latest available version, and what to expect when running it on modern Android 12/13 head units. Whether you’re an Android head-unit user, a car tech enthusiast, or looking for the best launcher for everyday driving, this guide shows exactly how Vivid performs in 2025. If this helps, hit LIKE and subscribe for more Android launcher deep dives — including AutoZen, Car Web Guru, Infinite, FCC, iLauncher, and more. 🛠️ ANDROID CAR TECH & GEAR: Android Car Launcher Series ➔ https://tr.ee/smvnZz (The ultimate playlist for setup, reviews, and deep dives) The Master List & Specs ➔ https://tr.ee/fourthwall-launchers (Detailed specs of every launcher we’ve found) Upgrade Your Head Unit ➔ https://tr.ee/druJ44 Save with Discount Code: FT10 (Official Eonon Store) 🌍 TRAVEL PLANNING & ESSENTIALS Buses & Trains in Asia: https://12go.asia/?z=11180835 eSIM (15% OFF): https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6088765/2071037/15608 NordVPN (73% OFF): https://nordvpn.com/footstepstyretracks Our Favorite Itineraries: https://plannin.com/en?refId=FootstepsTyretracks 💳 TRAVEL CARDS WE USE Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/referral?code=Udl4ja Revolut: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=marcz55v!NOV1-25-VR-GB-MDL-CTRL&geo-redirect 🚐 GEAR & MERCH Our Travel & Vanlife Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/footstepstyretracks Get the Merch: https://footsteps-tyretracks-shop.fourthwall.com Our Soundtrack (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fpupd2 📸 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE Blog: https://footstepstyretracks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footsteps_tyretracks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footstepstyretracks Support our adventures on Ko-fi ➔ https://ko-fi.com/footstepstyretracks (Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes, and video credits) 📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES footstepstyretracks@gmail.com 00:00 - Start & What Happened to Vivid Launcher? 01:15 - Testing Setup: Head Unit Mounted on My Desk 02:53 - First Look at Vivid Car Launcher (Initial Impressions) 05:25 - Full Breakdown of the Features Menu (All Options Explained) 07:11 - Themes Menu: Classic vs Card Dashboard Comparison 11:37 - Display Menu: Light/Dark Mode, Brightness & Units 12:52 - General Menu: Version Info, Reset Options & Language 14:48 - User Menu: Accounts, Valet Lock & Privacy Tools 16:43 - Connections Menu: Wi-Fi and System Access 16:56 - A Newer Version? Testing an Updated Vivid APK 22:48 - Adding & Removing Apps Along the Bottom Bar 25:55 - How to Download Vivid Launcher in 2025 (APK Sources) 27:33 - Testing the Launcher in a Real Car Head Unit 29:02 - Fixing “Restricted Apps” Permission Issue (Android 12/13) 32:46 - Final Thoughts: Is Vivid Still Worth Using? #VividLauncher #AndroidCarLauncher #HeadUnitTech