I've published a case study on a non-blocking custom splash that lets your main content load in parallel. It sits on top of the system splash APl and targets the branded layer many teams show. In tests, it cut first-screen load by ~90% without sacrificing branding.
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Breaking the Speed Barrier: How Non-Blocking Splash Screens Cut Android App Launch Time by 90%
A case study on optimizing Android splash screen performance through architectural innovation, including the trade offs you need to know.