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# How to set up Smart Launcher in 5 minutes

Use this quick flow if you want to start clean and get productive immediately.

1. Set Smart Launcher as default launcher.
2. Place your most-used apps on the home screen.
3. Add one useful widget (for example calendar, weather, or tasks).
4. Enable notification badges from `Preferences -> Home page -> Notifications`.
5. Try Smart Search for launching apps instead of scrolling through the full app list.
6. Keep the first layout simple for a few days, then refine it.
7. When you are satisfied with the setup, create a backup so you can restore it later.

Recommended first layout: `4-8` icons on the home screen plus `1` widget.