If you find these older APKs unstable on newer Android versions, consider these modern apps from the Google Play Store :

: Add tiles in different sizes and colors, and "bind" specific Android apps to them.

: Includes options for a Windows-style status bar and lock screen.

: For a modern, free alternative that faithfully recreates the Windows Phone experience, check out GrooveLauncher on GitHub. Key Features

: Frequently cited as one of the best current ways to get the Windows Phone look on Android.

While there isn't a single official "Windows Phone 8 Launcher Pro" app from Microsoft, you can download , a popular third-party Android app that replicates the Windows Phone 8 tiled interface. It allows you to customize your Android phone with resizable tiles, WP8-style lock screens, and animated transitions. Download Options