How to Create a Custom Splash Screen in Flutter No Plugins
Want to build a beautiful, custom splash screen in Flutter **without using any plugins**? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the **entire process of creating a custom Flutter splash screen manually**, giving you full control over your app’s design and performance.
Most developers use packages like `flutter_native_splash`, but in this video, we’ll do it the **manual way** — so you can understand exactly how splash screens work under the hood. You’ll learn how to set up native splash screens directly in both **Android (XML)** and **iOS (Storyboard)** without depending on third-party tools.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this video:
✅ Why and when to create a splash screen manually in Flutter
✅ Setting up a native splash screen for **Android** using `launch_background.xml`
✅ Configuring the splash screen for **iOS** using `LaunchScreen.storyboard`
✅ Adding custom **branding, logos, and background colors**
✅ Ensuring smooth transitions from splash screen to Flutter’s main screen
✅ Pro tips to avoid flickering and layout issues during startup
By following this tutorial, you’ll have a **fully customized, professional splash screen** that perfectly matches your app’s theme — and since we’re not using any plugins, you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of how Flutter integrates with native platforms.
This method gives you maximum flexibility and helps you avoid extra dependencies, making your app **lightwe
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