What's in the latest Square Home build?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. This build brings a refreshed design, new tile background and corner options, Home search support, and bug fixes. If Square Home's Metro-style layout suits you, install it from Google Play when convenient; the details are on the next screen.
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These are the three changes in Square Home - Windows style 4.0.10 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01A refreshed app design
The build applies a new app design, giving Square Home's Windows-inspired launcher a visual refresh while keeping its focus on configurable tiles and a Metro-style home screen.
- 02More tile appearance options
Two tile background effects, Blurred (Inverse) and Grayscale (Inverse), are added, along with a Round radius option in Tile size and style.
- 03Search and maintenance updates
Home options now support the Search feature, and the build also lists bug fixes and optimization as part of its maintenance work.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Square Home - Windows style page.
Also updated this week
Square Home - Windows style is one of 51 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Try the new tile effects
Open the tile size and style options and compare Blurred (Inverse) and Grayscale (Inverse) with your existing tile backgrounds. These effects are useful when you want a more distinctive home screen without changing the launcher’s overall Metro-style layout. You can also adjust Round radius there to tune the tile corners.
- Explore Home search support
Look through Home options for the Search feature and decide whether it suits the way you arrange or find launcher settings. Search support is listed for this area in the latest build. If the wording or placement differs on your device, use the app's own options rather than assuming a particular menu layout.
- Use tiles for notifications
Square Home can show live notifications and unread counts directly on tiles, letting you check activity from the home screen. Choose the apps and tile arrangement that matter to you, then review how much information you want visible at a glance. This can make a tile-based layout more useful for everyday checks.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
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FAQ
Is this the official list of Square Home changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with Total_Apps. Google Play's Square Home page is the authority for the app's current listing and changes. Check that page for the developer's own wording and availability before installing, especially if you want to compare the listed build details with what Google Play shows for your device.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play may show Open when the build is already available to the account, or when an update has not yet appeared for that account through a staged rollout. Check the app's Play page again later if you want to see whether the button changes. You can keep using the installed version in the meantime.
Does Square Home need special permissions?
Square Home uses Device Administrator permission for its screen-lock launcher action on Android versions below 9.0. Its Accessibility service is used only when needed for launcher actions such as expanding notifications or quick settings, opening recent apps, screen lock, and the power dialog. Review permission prompts and enable only the actions you want.