Since lite apps are not available for all website, you will need to download a utility called Hermit, from the Play Store. Hermit is technically a web browser that supports customization. You can customize a web service to make an ad-free app of your own that also saves battery life. Hermit creates a shortcut with an icon of the web service on the home screen of the launcher. The shortcut can be used as a stand-alone app and customized as required. It does not run in the background, therefore cannot track you.
Install Hermit
Download Hermit and follow the instructions to install the app. The app is supported on Android 4.4 and above. However, it is best experienced on Lollipop and above. You can create only 2 lite versions with the free app. To create unlimited apps you need to opt for the Premium version.
Create Your Own Lite App
Note: Screens may differ slightly, depending on the device you are using and the Hermit version but options will more or less be the same.
As an example, let us create the lite version app of the Facebook. Regardless of the method that you choose, the set up process remains the same. Note: If you have the Facebook installed on your device, uninstall it before proceeding to create the lite app version of the Facebook app. After creating a lite app, Hermit automatically adds an icon to your home screen.
To launch the newly created lite app, tap the icon and start using the app as required. Except for the interface, the rest of the app is basically the mobile version of the website that you can use as required without draining your battery. Creating a lite app version is ideal for people who prefer to browse their favorite web service using the web browser rather than the app to save the battery power. Hermit is the perfect solution for such users. Should you have any question on this topic, please feel free to ask in the comments section. We at TechWelkin and our reader community will try to assist you. Thank you for using TechWelkin!
