Launcher settings - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Hello guys!
I really like the Pixel 2 launcher, but I'd love to have a bunch of small features that the rootless version has like:
-swipe down anywhere for notifications
-disable white gradient on bottom of screen
-force coloured Google logo on any wallpaper
I cannot install that launcher as I need to uninstall the stock one and that requires root. Is there any way to get these features, especially the G logo thing?
Thanks in advance!
#teampixel

If it's rootless I would assume it installs as a second launcher that you can enable (settings, apps & notifications, advanced, default apps, home app). I assume "uninstall you old Pixel Launcher first (if you already have one" means if you installed the Pixel launcher while it was not the default one (like installing the Pixel launcher on a Nexus 6P).

stevemw said:
If it's rootless I would assume it installs as a second launcher that you can enable (settings, apps & notifications, advanced, default apps, home app). I assume "uninstall you old Pixel Launcher first (if you already have one" means if you installed the Pixel launcher while it was not the default one (like installing the Pixel launcher on a Nexus 6P).
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If I try to install it it says simply that it did not install. It conflicts with the stock one on the Pixel which cannot be uninstalled or even disabled.

Strange that a rootless launcher requires root. It's probably designed for a non-Pixel phone.

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paulds said:
Hi all, so my biggest bug bear with the Honor/Huawei devices is the launcher. In my opinion it looks outdated and a launcher.
I've been having some issues getting any third party launchers on the device but I've now found a modded Pixel launcher that work - link below.
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Enjoy, Paul.
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