Note: If you get an «App Not Installed» error (or similar), it's probably because you have an older version of
the Pixel Launcher installed.
At this point, you'll be asked to select a launcher — pick «
Pixel Launcher» from the list.
When AmirZ noticed that Google was intentionally denying
Pixel Launcher fans the chance to enjoy all the goodies the launcher comes with, he set out on a mission to bring these features back.
This is similar to what Google's
Pixel Launcher does on the Pixel 2.
At the moment, there are people who are already enjoying the full feature set of
the Pixel Launcher on their phones, however, this is not without having the phone rooted or making some modifications to the system in order to make it possible.
Developer Quinny899 quickly ported the updated
Pixel Launcher from the new build, so you can try it out on other phones right now.
No, because
the Pixel Launcher package name is not allowed.
It's now approaching the year mark since the Google Pixel and Pixel XL made their debut alongside an exclusive
Pixel Launcher, however, smart people have already found ways of bringing this launcher to not only non-Pixel devices but also non-Google devices running on the older Android Marshmallow operating system.
Yes, despite the availability of the newer and flashier Galaxy S8, Google's Pixel still takes the top spot because it runs stock Android and Google's
Pixel launcher, which gives Android a cleaner look and gets the latest Android updates on time.
Tweaked
Pixel Launcher brings Pixel - exclusive Features to any Android device, including Google Now pane — No root or mods required
Only
the Pixel Launcher package is allowed to use the weather widget on the home screen
It is possible to download and install
the Pixel Launcher on basically any device using the APK file.
Just in case that's not enough, Zaidi's also included a ton of extra features that you won't find on the official
Pixel Launcher.
Unfortunately, the integrated Google Now page won't work, as this feature requires you to install
the Pixel Launcher as a system app, which itself requires root.
The Pixel smartphones run Google's
Pixel launcher, which gives Android a cleaner look and bakes in Google's helpful AI, Assistant.
If you are okay with having to trust some random person to port every update that Google's rolls out to
the Pixel Launcher, feel free to hit the source link below, where you'll also find the download link.
Not much has changed since the last
Pixel Launcher update with Android Oreo, but a few finishing touches have been added.
From there, select «
Pixel Launcher,» then tap on «Home screen» and choose «
Pixel Launcher.»
The default launcher takes cues from
the Pixel launcher and also supports app shortcuts.
The Pixel Launcher's home screen is getting its biggest redesign ever with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Previously, when you installed
the Pixel Launcher without root, you'd be missing the integrated Google Now page.
As the name suggests,
the Pixel Launcher is meant for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
We'll be discussing the methods for doing so using three of the most popular apps in this category: Action Launcher, Nova Launcher, and
the Pixel Launcher.
Overall, it's a herculean effort from a fantastic developer, because if you ignore the extra features, it's impossible to tell that this isn't the official
Pixel Launcher from Google.
The Pixel and Pixel XL run Android 7.1 Nougat which brings with it a number of new features including Google's new
Pixel Launcher and the Google Assistant.
Aside from all of the above customization options, Lawnchair looks and behaves exactly like the official
Pixel Launcher from Google.
In fact, it even offers additional features that
the Pixel Launcher doesn't have, like icon pack support and the ability to hide apps, so this is one you'll definitely want to try.
Speaking of
the Pixel Launcher, in the Pixel 2, the search bar has moved from the top of the home screen to the bottom, providing a buffer between the dock apps and the nav buttons and putting the search bar in a much more easily tapped location.
You really have to applaud Kottmann's effort, because he's done a terrific job creating a full - featured
Pixel Launcher port that doesn't require root at all.
Installing
the Pixel Launcher is a little more intricate than the previous two, so make sure to check out this guide to learn how to do it.
The home screen launcher still swipes over to Google Now, though you do lose
the Pixel Launcher's long - press app functions, as well as the swipe up gesture to access the app drawer — there's the old - fashioned button taking up space in your dock instead.
If you'd like to learn more about the features in
Pixel Launcher, check out our full guide at the following link.
For instance,
the Pixel Launcher received an update in Android O, and developer linuxct quickly ported the new version to work on devices running Marshmallow or higher, and even managed to do so without requiring root.
To account for that,
the Pixel Launcher from DP1 (as activated by XDA) has a design that separates the Assistant shortcut in its own oval - ish bubble from the rest of the search bar.
The Pixel Launcher, which has the Google Feed built in (which is awesome when you take the time to tweak it), is only available on Pixel devices.
Update (May 23, 2017): linuxct has updated this mod by porting
the Pixel Launcher from the first public beta version of Android O.
However, you won't get important features found on the Pixel (which has Android 7.1), such as the new Google Assistant, the handy Google Now widget and the snappy
Pixel launcher.
The biggest overlay in use is
the Pixel Launcher.
For starters, you'll be prompted to select a new home screen app, since the mod installed a fully - functional version of
the Pixel Launcher, complete with the new long - press app shortcuts.
The most recent update to the app via APK Mirror is
Pixel Launcher 7.1.1 - 3359438 from October 19th, 2016 as of press time for this article.
First up, if you have an older version of the ported
Pixel Launcher installed on your device, you'll need to uninstall it before you do anything else.
Regardless of how you installed it,
Pixel Launcher is a sleek - looking home screen app with several unique features — most notably, an app drawer that's tucked away neatly behind the aforementioned swipe gesture, which means there's one less icon in your dock.
Luckily though, the «No Google Now» version installs as an update to the stock first - gen
Pixel launcher, meaning you will continue to have Google Now integration if you install it on a 2016 Pixel or Pixel XL.
First spotted by a few Android Police readers, this new change tosses a bit of text to the search bar which appears at the bottom of the screen on
the Pixel Launcher.
From there, long press
the Pixel Launcher entry in the list, then choose «Convert to System App,» and reboot when prompted.
It should be noted that, while most users report that the app runs without errors,
the Pixel Launcher may crash the first few times you use it, depending on your phone.
At the moment,
the Pixel launcher is an exclusive for the Pixel phones.
This week the user known as deletescape has released his first Rootless
Pixel Launcher.
A notable example is
the Pixel Launcher with the bottom search bar that was released alongside the Google Pixel 2.
This is because the modded version has a different signature than
the Pixel launcher that came pre-installed on your phone, so it won't install.