Does anyone know if it's possible to fit more icons on the Pixel XL home screen or on the dock. Changing dpi doesn't do it for me, nor does changing the font size
Thanks
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Use a different launcher like nova. There you can change the grid and the dock.
ih8un said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to fit more icons on the Pixel XL home screen or on the dock. Changing dpi doesn't do it for me, nor does changing the font size
Thanks
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How many do you want? Any more than 4 + the app drawer is too many for me anyway.
neverstopdroiding said:
How many do you want? Any more than 4 + the app drawer is too many for me anyway.
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At least 5 on the home screen, and 6 on the dock. I want to avoid using another launcher, I quite like the flow of the Pixel launcher
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ih8un said:
At least 5 on the home screen, and 6 on the dock. I want to avoid using another launcher, I quite like the flow of the Pixel launcher
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Fair enough, but I think you're out of options. Nothing's as intuitive as Nova for me anyway and the ton of custom options are always nice.
ih8un said:
Does anyone know if it's possible to fit more icons on the Pixel XL home screen or on the dock. Changing dpi doesn't do it for me, nor does changing the font size
Thanks
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That's weeks. Changing the dpi allows me to have more icons on my home screen with pixel launcher. I'm on stock system with some of my own mods. See picture below. I didn't change anything with the launcher. Only the dpi.
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That's weeks. Changing the dpi allows me to have more icons on my home screen with pixel launcher. I'm on stock system with some of my own mods. See picture below. I didn't change anything with the launcher. Only the dpi.
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I tried changing it 700 and still couldn't get it done. Even if it worked it'll come at an expense of smaller fonts and requires a magnifying glass.
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Fair enough, but I think you're out of options. Nothing's as intuitive as Nova for me anyway and the ton of custom options are always nice.
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Thanks! I gave nova a go, [emoji106] it's very simmialr to pixel launcher and gave me exactly what I need and with more options. Not sure why I was against the idea in the first place. Change is good [emoji1]
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ih8un said:
I tried changing it 700 and still couldn't get it done. Even if it worked it'll come at an expense of smaller fonts and requires a magnifying glass.
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Wrong direction with the numbers lol. That's why it won't work for you. You need to change you're dpi to something like 493 or 500. That will get you the desired effect. You can also go into display setting and pick the smallest screen size option and that will lower the dpi to roughly 500.
Wallpaper
Where did you find a that wallpaper? It's so good.
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Is there a way to change the amount of home screens that appear on the launcher without using launcher pro or adw? I've been trying to find a way to change it to 5 screens, but I can't seem to figure itt out. Thanks in advance for any help,
Russell
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No there isn't.
But out of curiosity... why no love for the better launchers?
sinistersai4d4d said:
No there isn't.
But out of curiosity... why no love for the better launchers?
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I have been using ADW for awhile now. I just like the look of the stock launcher and app drawer. Also the transition to landscape is rediculously smoothe in comparison. I just don't like that I can't change the number of screens and use 4 quick keys at the bottom instead of the page dots.
Try Launcher Pro, its the only one I found very similar to the stock launcher and has tons of options (set number of home screens).
^ I agree with you, but the OP was pretty clear about the fact that he didn't want to use Launcher Pro.
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Try Launcher Pro, its the only one I found very similar to the stock launcher and has tons of options (set number of home screens).
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I used launcher pro on my vibrant but spacing seemed a bit off. I'll give it a whirl on the G2. Thanks,
Russ
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I used launcher pro on my vibrant but spacing seemed a bit off. I'll give it a whirl on the G2. Thanks,
Russ
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I had a Vibrant for a while and used Launcher Pro with it. Because of its larger screen size and relatively different aspect ratio, I had to increase the number of home screen columns to 5. LP allows you to do this, as well as auto-stretch certain widgets to fit the column change. You may try to do this with the G2. I've used both LP and ADW and found LP to be a bit more to my liking. Bummer about no setting to change the # of screens on stock. Reminds me of how the Vibrant locked screen 4 as the default no matter what.
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I had a Vibrant for a while and used Launcher Pro with it. Because of its larger screen size and relatively different aspect ratio, I had to increase the number of home screen columns to 5. LP allows you to do this, as well as auto-stretch certain widgets to fit the column change. You may try to do this with the G2. I've used both LP and ADW and found LP to be a bit more to my liking. Bummer about no setting to change the # of screens on stock. Reminds me of how the Vibrant locked screen 4 as the default no matter what.
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Sounds great. Downloading now. Thank you!
Russ
Now I've looked long and hard on this one. Thoughout xda and any other site that is similar. But to no success. So I ask...
Where and/or how can I get a launcher that has just 4 icons in its dockbar?
The touchwiz one is slow and the homescreen is locked on the first screen "iPhone" style.
ADW launcher and its EX version have been updated to not allow the old "secondary AB settings" anymore.
Launcher pro cant do it period
And the open home launcher is too difficult and I cant pay for it. Used up this weeks app budget.
So I need a launcher that has 4 icons in its dockbar. The new MIUI.ADW launcher has it in its settings but I dont like the scaling and size of the app icons in the drawer and homescreens.
Any help please?
And I mean 4 icons as in similar to touchwiz. Three changable apps and one app drawer icon.
Well you could set up LauncherPro with only 4 shortcuts in the dock. Just leave one of the spaces blank.
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kd0axs said:
Well you could set up LauncherPro with only 4 shortcuts in the dock. Just leave one of the spaces blank.
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Yeah but that makes it appear disorganised. I wan one that's spaced the way the toucwiz launcher is spaced. Go check out miui for adw launcher in the market. Some Guy managed to alter it to use only 4 icons in the dock. I would just use that one with a different theme, but the icons are blown up way too much.
Download launcher pro icons via the market you can change the appearance of you dock 100%.
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Download launcher pro icons via the market you can change the appearance of you dock 100%.
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So you can make the just 4 icons (including launcher) appear evenly amongst the entire dock? There will not be an open space where an icon should be?
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So you can make the just 4 icons (including launcher) appear evenly amongst the entire dock? There will not be an open space where an icon should be?
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I don't think so. I just tried LPI and didn't see any option of making it have what you want. I didn't play around with it too much though because I wanted to uninstall it within the 15 minutes so I didn't get charged for it.
I know what I suggested isn't what you are looking for it was just a thought. You might want to check out this themed version of LP though. It comes with icons in the first 3 dock spaces, then the 4th one blank and the app drawer on the far right. Doesn't look too bad actually.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962242
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I don't think so. I just tried LPI and didn't see any option of making it have what you want. I didn't play around with it too much though because I wanted to uninstall it within the 15 minutes so I didn't get charged for it.
I know what I suggested isn't what you are looking for it was just a thought. You might want to check out this themed version of LP though. It comes with icons in the first 3 dock spaces, then the 4th one blank and the app drawer on the far right. Doesn't look too bad actually.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962242
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It does look nice but its not quite what I'm looking for. Does anyone know a way to mod the Adw launcher to have 4 icons in the dock?
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher.miui&feature=search_result
I tried this launcher for a few minutes but I cant get the icons to scale properly with another theme. They all look blown up.
Why not just use ADW Ex with no Dock? This would put 4 Icons on the bottom row and you could make one the app drawer. I am not sure if free ADW has the option for no dock, but I know for sure the Ex version does. I think this way will give you the best most uniform look available.
Live home... but havent found it in the gb market
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Why dont you flash miui, if your rooted obviously. It has 4 changeable dock icons that seem to be what your looking for. I personally like it, except it has no app drawer if thats a deal breaker for you. I dont mind it.
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Another happy new Mix owner here. Given that the main feature of this phone is the bezel-less screen, this makes the home screen layout and wallpaper choice particularly significant to the overall effect.
I usually go for something dark but in this case I have gone for bright and minimalist to bring out the edges of the screen.
What are others doing?
Love the Clock, Is it part of a theme or standalone?
It's a zooper widget from King Rollo collection.
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My home screen with 340 dpi and nova launcher
This is my setup
Could some owner upload system apps,wallpaper,audio and such? a system dump?
kenny17430 said:
My home screen with 340 dpi and nova launcher
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Which icon/theme are you using?
yakuzlin said:
Which icon/theme are you using?
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I'm using the icon pack Clix, you should find it on the playstore
Here's mine - Using TSF launcher, shame it no longer seems to be supported, but it's an awesome super smooth launcher with Elun icon pack. The clock is a TSF animated widget.
kenny17430 said:
My home screen with 340 dpi and nova launcher
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how do you change the DPI on the mix?
Zooper widget
Very simple.. Also using sidebar launcher and nova launcher.
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how do you change the DPI on the mix?
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Just follow this tutorial
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Just follow this tutorial
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oh man thanks, that is soo much better
Some of my screens, using c locker for my lock screen and it has my personal info so not sharing that.
Wall paper is a live wallpaper I set up for water ripple effect.
Home bottom got cut off a bit when I took screen shot, it's should be full screen. And should be no notification bar on top also.
...i need a better way to snap screenshot
Hi,
here is my homescreen ... I am awaiting xiaomi code for root my device and setup some details with xposed...
Futuristic
it took some time but it works, took the screen shot but the notification bar should be hidden
I'm new to android modding (its been 2 tough years with a company phone being an iphone 6 and 6s+) can I use an icon pack without using the entire launcher? I like miui - I just hate that they round the icons and I have no idea how to turn that off without an icon pack
Right I've spoke about this before when using anything other than a dark wallpaper the xl is a complete mess at the bottom of the launcher, it's a washed out white, while I've been told it's the oreo software or Google's launcher, can anyone explain why this does not happen on my partner's standard pixel 2 with the exact same wallpaper !? It's frustrating that the cheaper model does not exhibit this ****ty behaviour yet the xl does, without changing the launcher is there any of fix without rooting ? Feel like sending it back because of this alone, if it doesn't do it on the 5" why does it do it on the xl ?
I think it's a launcher issue it's almost like the launcher is treating it as a white background not dark, i get same issue and the app draw is white... As well as the Google home page, only if I use a Google supplied dark wallpaper does it work correctly, hopefully gets fixed in an update...
wakers said:
I think it's a launcher issue it's almost like the launcher is treating it as a white background not dark, i get same issue and the app draw is white... As well as the Google home page, only if I use a Google supplied dark wallpaper does it work correctly, hopefully gets fixed in an update...
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There's been a few updates now i don't think it's going to get fixed, what i can't understand is why is it fine on my partner's pixel 2 5"
I have a pixel 2 which is my work phone and it suffers the same issue, so that's proper weird...
My nokia 8 oreo has same issue. It's annoying when using dark wallpapers and looks like cheap display panel.
Just install Nova launcher and be done with the pixel launcher....the white washout is a "feature" of pixel launcher....and it's ugly.
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If you're rooted, you can try one of my modded launchers here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/mod-pixel-2-xl-launcher-mods-8-1-0-dp1-t3701939
All of them have that white bottom shade on the home screen removed.
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sharkie405 said:
If you're rooted, you can try one of my modded launchers here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/mod-pixel-2-xl-launcher-mods-8-1-0-dp1-t3701939
All of them have that white bottom shade on the home screen removed.
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Just grab the modded launcher APK.
Reuben_skelz92 said:
Just grab the modded launcher APK.
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The only thing is you have to be rooted to install this apk on a Pixel.
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Triscuit said:
Just install Nova launcher and be done with the pixel launcher....the white washout is a "feature" of pixel launcher....and it's ugly.
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Yeah, Nova Launcher works best and you can set it up to resemble the Pixel launcher in every way.
Hello all....
I just switched to the Pixel 2 XL from being with Motorola Phones for the last 18 years.
It was a welcomed change but a different experience for sure.
Since getting my Pixel I have made the following changes:
Downloaded:
Nove Launcher Prime - Changing the Home Screen, Dock and Drawer
Pixelation Icon Pack - I just wanted a few more options from stock
Motorola Command Center Weather Widget - Well because I like it
Zooper Widgets - To add the date to my home screen
I really like the Pixel Launcher that came with the phone but the Google Search Bar was driving me crazy so that's what lead me to XDA. Looking for workarounds on moving this bar.
I was also looking at possibly downloading the Android P Beta 3 but was not sure if that would be over my head or not.
So for I am really liking this Phone. Really wanted to wait until the Pixel 3 XL came out but had to make a move so hear I am.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
There is a ton of info on here it just gets crazy trying to jump all over looking for answers.
Thanks for taking a look and have a good day,
Rodney
Welcome to the party. If you are wanting to try Android P, I would start by reading here
https://developer.android.com/preview/download
Nova launcher will remove the Google search bar it's part of the launcher I use to really like it until Oreo came out then I prefer Google's launcher
This may not be true but I prefer to stay stock in sense of launchers and skins because otherwise I feel it's a little bloaty and feels like the phone slows down a bit more then other apps I own.
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gjkrisa said:
Nova launcher will remove the Google search bar it's part of the launcher I use to really like it until Oreo came out then I prefer Google's launcher
This may not be true but I prefer to stay stock in sense of launchers and skins because otherwise I feel it's a little bloaty and feels like the phone slows down a bit more then other apps I own.
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Yep feel the same way.... I just had to move that search bar it was driving me bonkers....
Thanks... Will take at look at it now...
Nova ftw. I have never even tried Oreos launcher, so I wouldn't know how it is.
mac796 said:
Nova ftw. I have never even tried Oreos launcher, so I wouldn't know how it is.
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The stock Pixel launcher was really nice just wouldn't let me remove the search bar.
I am really liking Nova it allows you customize every aspect of the phone.
Rodney_1218 said:
The stock Pixel launcher was really nice just wouldn't let me remove the search bar.
I am really liking Nova it allows you customize every aspect of the phone.
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Yeah I love it and you can backup your settings to Google Drive so you never have to worry about setting it up again.
mac796 said:
Yeah I love it and you can backup your settings to Google Drive so you never have to worry about setting it up again.
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Yep I backed mine up then went back to stock to see which one I preferred. Nova won!!!! :good::good::good:
Since you're new to Nova:
https://www.androidauthority.com/nova-launcher-885296/
Personally I'm waiting for the little Android P quirks to get fixed but before that, I've been a Nova Launcher user for a several years now. Great stock look and feel yet extras that don't make it a bulky launcher.
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EeZeEpEe said:
Since you're new to Nova:
Personally I'm waiting for the little Android P quirks to get fixed but before that, I've been a Nova Launcher user for a several years now. Great stock look and feel yet extras that don't make it a bulky launcher.
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It really seems like a stock launcher... Super quick and smooth...
Thanks for the link I will go check it out now
EeZeEpEe said:
Since you're new to Nova:
Personally I'm waiting for the little Android P quirks to get fixed but before that, I've been a Nova Launcher user for a several years now. Great stock look and feel yet extras that don't make it a bulky launcher.
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Have you found a way to add the flashlight to a gesture?
I never set a Nova gesture to do that. I usually just do the flash light with the lockscreen on, swipe down the quick settings, and tap the flashlight.
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EeZeEpEe said:
I never set a Nova gesture to do that. I usually just do the flash light with the lockscreen on, swipe down the quick settings, and tap the flashlight.
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Yea that works.... Quick
Thanks
I like ROMs for that because they usually have hold power to turn on flashlight Wich is my favorite way to turn it on with one hand
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Rodney_1218 said:
Hello all....
I just switched to the Pixel 2 XL from being with Motorola Phones for the last 18 years.
It was a welcomed change but a different experience for sure.
Since getting my Pixel I have made the following changes:
Downloaded:
Nove Launcher Prime - Changing the Home Screen, Dock and Drawer
Pixelation Icon Pack - I just wanted a few more options from stock
Motorola Command Center Weather Widget - Well because I like it
Zooper Widgets - To add the date to my home screen
I really like the Pixel Launcher that came with the phone but the Google Search Bar was driving me crazy so that's what lead me to XDA. Looking for workarounds on moving this bar.
I was also looking at possibly downloading the Android P Beta 3 but was not sure if that would be over my head or not.
So for I am really liking this Phone. Really wanted to wait until the Pixel 3 XL came out but had to make a move so hear I am.
Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
There is a ton of info on here it just gets crazy trying to jump all over looking for answers.
Thanks for taking a look and have a good day,
Rodney
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Welcome to the party! Obviously there are alternate launchers but if you like the functionality of the pixel launcher try 'LawnChair' it's currently in alpha but from what I've heard it's pretty stable.
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=lawnchair
XDA is the right place to be if you're looking to customize, There's also 'rootless pixel launcher' if you're looking for similar customization https://www.xda-developers.com/rootless-pixel-launcher-3-4-released-large-tablet-support/
tarroyo said:
Welcome to the party! Obviously there are alternate launchers but if you like the functionality of the pixel launcher try 'LawnChair' it's currently in alpha but from what I've heard it's pretty stable.
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=lawnchair
XDA is the right place to be if you're looking to customize, There's also 'rootless pixel launcher' if you're looking for similar customization https://www.xda-developers.com/rootless-pixel-launcher-3-4-released-large-tablet-support/
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Thank you Sir... Will sure look into these
Welcome aboard and enjoy your new toy on XDA!
galaxys said:
Welcome aboard and enjoy your new toy on XDA!
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Thank You.... So far so good!!!!! :good::good::good::good: