Start

Make your phone yours! Get the news you care about whenever you wake your phone

Start: Your Personalized News & Utility App

"Start" is an all-in-one Android app that delivers personalized news, music, weather updates, and utilities right to your home screen, making it easier to stay informed and unique.
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App stats

Users: 125,458,928
160.83K
33 new ratings
Version: 7.4.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-21)
Creation date: 2012-08-01
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • prevent app switches
  • modify secure system settings
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • disable your screen lock
  • full network access
  • close other apps
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings
  • read Google service configuration

Ranking

# 926 ▼ 2

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App summary

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All the news and videos that matter to you, from the Start -- no more menus or multiple steps to find what’s new.

Start is jam-packed with great features:

✔ Start Magazine - You'r one destination for all content in a variety of topics: news, sports, entertainment, business, technology and the newest viral videos.
✔ HUGE Wallpaper Gallery - Choose from a large variety of free wallpapers and backgrounds and make your phone unique.
✔ Music Player - Listen to your music and create playlists for every mood.
✔ Weather - Instant access to weather updates in your location.
✔ Selfie - Selfies have never been easier. Take a selfie picture right from the Utilities Starter.
✔ Smart Search - Whether you’re searching for apps, contacts, or within the web - do it all from your home screen.
✔ Social Networks - all your friends are right here in one screen.
✔ Start Caller ID- identify calls from unknown numbers the second you receive them. No more number guessing or avoiding Know who you’re talking to.
✔ Notifications Manager - with Start, your important notifications are always shown first.

Please visit our Terms of Service at https://www.taboola.com/policies/taboola-terms-of-use-start-magazine and Privacy Policy https://www.taboola.com/policies/privacy-policy-start-magazine before accessing or using Start.
Start is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Cannot be uninstalled or removed from the device
    • Intrusive notifications and ads
    • Causes performance issues and slows down the phone
    • Confusing interface and poor functionality
    • Replaces personal lock screens and custom wallpaper
    Most mentioned
    • App is pre-installed and considered bloatware
    • Frequent issues with notifications and app behavior
    • Users express frustration over the inability to remove or fully disable the app
    • Negative impact on phone usability and performance
    • Annoying updates and lack of useful features
    User reviews
    I just kind of dealt with it for the majority of the time I had it, but now it doesn't show up when I turn off and on my phone. I was ok with this but now it's giving me notifications saying it's "preparing start" but then it does absolutely nothing. Is this just an issue I'm having or is this a common thing because I've tried everything to fix it, I've uninstalled and reinstalled updates I've cleared cache I've even force shut down and back on again but nothing works.
    by cyanity101, 2024-11-01
    Worthless. Absolutely a worthless app, and the fact that you can't remove it makes it worse. I disabled it, and it bugged out my system UI, so thanks for that. The update removes the wheel of ACTUAL useful things, and shoves a news feed on your phone that you are basically stuck with. It isn't even GOOD or WANTED news stories. Please get rid of this ridiculous app.
    by Jessica Skipper, 2022-05-15
    This is the most intrusive tracfone app. I can't stand it, I don't think anybody likes it... It's one step from being a virus. It's annoying and a waste of space and your data plan plan... Serves no purpose. On a tracfone it can't even be uninstalled you're only hope is to click on settings , apps , disable, and enjoy never seeing it again.
    by Brett Wood, 2022-05-06
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