any way to disable the temp/date at top of homescreen? - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Title says it all. Is there any way to disable the temperature and date from displaying the top line of the home screen without getting a custom launcher. Thanks

Cowbell_Guy said:
Title says it all. Is there any way to disable the temperature and date from displaying the top line of the home screen without getting a custom launcher. Thanks
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Isn't that just a widget that you can take off the screen?
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abuttino said:
Isn't that just a widget that you can take off the screen?
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It's not a widget, I'm talking about the line at the very top. Impossible to removed as far as I know.

Cowbell_Guy said:
It's not a widget, I'm talking about the line at the very top. Impossible to removed as far as I know.
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Use Nova
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Cowbell_Guy said:
Title says it all. Is there any way to disable the temperature and date from displaying the top line of the home screen without getting a custom launcher. Thanks
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If you're talking about the "at a glance" notifications just long press on it and hit preferences. Then just disable everything.

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[Q] Question Mark in the Weather Widget

Does anybody know how to remove the Question mark in the Weather Widget in the homescreen? See attachment.
I was actually going to post this this morning. Whats it for? When I tap it I get a forbidden error. Screenshot attached-
blackangst said:
I was actually going to post this this morning. Whats it for? When I tap it I get a forbidden error. Screenshot attached-
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I get the same thing when I tap on it. I'm sure that widget would like nice without it.
It wants you to set up the smart notice?
Sfkn2 said:
It wants you to set up the smart notice?
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My Smart Notice is set up. I already set it up.
After some researching, it appears the ? on the widget is supposed to launch LG's "Quick Help". I neither would use quick help nor do I use Google Now very much (thus, dont need constant updates), so I changed the Smart Notice widget for the regular clock/weather widget. It *is* pretty cool that it changes color depending on your wallpaper, though.

Any way to remove the ugly shadow gradient in the quick settings?

I can't be the only one this eyesore bugs. Is there a way remove or mask it?
Click on the pen to enter the edit mode and tap on each icon you want to hide
Dushaine said:
Click on the pen to enter the edit mode and tap on each icon you want to hide
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lol No, I'm talking about the shadow at the bottom not the icons. I guess the screenshot isn't showing my issue off very well.
To see the shadowing one must turn the brightness to the max. I don't know how to get rid of it. I know I don't have it but I am in Nougat. And not so many icons can be presented at once.
showofdeth said:
lol No, I'm talking about the shadow at the bottom not the icons. I guess the screenshot isn't showing my issue off very well.
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Screenshot does show it quite well, I see what you mean. I guess it may look different on different screens ... and eyes [emoji14]
That said, I don't know how to fix it. Maybe try looking at some Xposed modules (you are running Marshmallow, right?)
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use transparent pulldown menu, might look better than.

Search bar...

Any way to get rid of the Google search bar at the bottom of the home screen? It is annoying and I never use it.
Thanks!
a.demarco said:
Any way to get rid of the Google search bar at the bottom of the home screen? It is annoying and I never use it.
Thanks!
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custom launcher... only.
reyscott said:
custom launcher... only.
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Ok, thanks!
Really only using custom? No possible to disable it being my phone rooted?
last_nooby said:
Really only using custom? No possible to disable it being my phone rooted?
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Your rooted so check out end of this thread post #565 from @Tulsadiver, he shared a couple files to remove search bar plus a couple features.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/mod-pixel-2-xl-launcher-mods-8-1-0-dp1-t3701939
It's funny, because before I had no use for it. I'd always stick with opening chrome and typing in the search area there. For the last year now I've been using the search bar widget on my homescreen and seriously can't go without it. I barely even open Chrome anymore. And even when I do use a customer launcher time to time usually Nova...first thing I do upon setup is stick that search bar right at the bottom lol.

No way to turn off "At A Glance"?

It's kind of worthless since it will ONLY use the Google Calendar, and I use another app for calendar displays.
It takes up real estate.
But you can't turn it off? Is that really correct?
If you're using the stock launcher then no, not that I've found. You could always try using a different launcher, I'd recommend Nova.
Yeah, I was trying to give google's a fair chance, but getting irritated with the large gaps between icons as well. Thanks.
Nope, you can't turn it off or remove it but you can turn off the 2 functions is has - Calendar events and Traffic information. Just long press on it and a little pop-up comes up labeled Preferences. Tap that.
This should solve your issues. Install it on top of your stock Pixel Launcher. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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Linwood.Ferguson said:
It's kind of worthless since it will ONLY use the Google Calendar, and I use another app for calendar displays.
It takes up real estate.
But you can't turn it off? Is that really correct?
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I use the google calendar and still get no notifications or events on the screen. I thought I'd give pixel launcher a chance but i'm going back to nova. all the gaps are annoying me.
billywilly said:
I use the google calendar and still get no notifications or events on the screen. I thought I'd give pixel launcher a chance but i'm going back to nova. all the gaps are annoying me.
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It only shows them close to the event time. I'm not sure if it honors the notification period on the event (which I think is like 10 minutes?) or if it has a hard coded value, I just moved the appointment right up close, in a bit later it appeared. Completely anti-climatic, I much prefer seeing what's queued up, e.g. Smooth Calendar widget is one I've been using for ages, nothing special but at least it makes sense.
mine still doesn't show events happening in the next 2 min. I think I'm going back to nova launcher. btw I use Event Flow Widget. It's hands down my favorite and having that on my homescreen is the #1 reason I couldn't get an iphone. i have to have that widget on the homescreen.
Linwood.Ferguson said:
It's kind of worthless since it will ONLY use the Google Calendar, and I use another app for calendar displays.
It takes up real estate.
But you can't turn it off? Is that really correct?
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you can turn that feature off if you just want the time and date instead.
i believe you long press on it widget and go into the settings of it.
joeyhuab said:
This should solve your issues. Install it on top of your stock Pixel Launcher. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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how did you get that menu?
CarameloPT said:
how did you get that menu?
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Go to the settings of the launcher.
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I know this is old but I found it looking for the same thing. Open it up and click on the settings gear icon. Toggle everything to off and it disappears

Android P Ambient Display Question

Anyone know what this line is for on the ambient display for android p?
https://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nexus2cee_ambient-display-p.png
I'm thinking it may be where weather would go if you have that feature set up. I don't. Wondering if there's a way to remove it.
Thanks!
byproxy said:
Anyone know what this line is for on the ambient display for android p?
https://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nexus2cee_ambient-display-p.png
I'm thinking it may be where weather would go if you have that feature set up. I don't. Wondering if there's a way to remove it.
Thanks!
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I assumed it was just a separator between the phone's info (time, date, etc) and the notifications? I guess you need to find someone who has the weather enabled (I don't) to see if it's still there. I'm guessing it is.
bigbamboo5 said:
I assumed it was just a separator between the phone's info (time, date, etc) and the notifications? I guess you need to find someone who has the weather enabled (I don't) to see if it's still there. I'm guessing it is.
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Yeah it's a separator. You won't see it unless you have notifications
henderjr said:
Yeah it's a separator. You won't see it unless you have notifications
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No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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This comment says you don't need to:
"Uninstalled Google updates (disable then enable the Google app from phone settings) => restart => update Google app => restart and Voilaaaa the weather in the lock screen [emoji2][emoji2]
N.B.: I have a Pixel 2 XL and got the Android P through OTA if that matters."
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EeZeEpEe said:
This comment says you don't need to:
"Uninstalled Google updates (disable then enable the Google app from phone settings) => restart => update Google app => restart and Voilaaaa the weather in the lock screen [emoji2][emoji2]
N.B.: I have a Pixel 2 XL and got the Android P through OTA if that matters."
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Confirmed. Good stuff.
Ironically, the separator is still there with the weather.
http:// said:
No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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The line is a seperator on ambient display, the pics in the link you quoted are the lockscreen, not ambient display.
the weather on ambient display appears to the right of the date just as it does on homescreen.
remember ambient display is an all black screen.
And yes, it also does appear on the lockscreen, in the same format: date - weather
Seems some people have it, others dont.
I had it yesterday, but its gone today.
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No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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http:// said:
Confirmed. Good stuff.
Ironically, the separator is still there with the weather.
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Yep it is a separator to split out notifications from the standard Ambient Display info.
Thanks for the info on getting the weather to display. Good stuff! :good:
When I fixed the weather thing I just removed the Google update then put it right back. No reboot was required for me.
uicnren said:
The line is a seperator on ambient display, the pics in the link you quoted are the lockscreen, not ambient display.
the weather on ambient display appears to the right of the date just as it does on homescreen.
remember ambient display is an all black screen.
And yes, it also does appear on the lockscreen, in the same format: date - weather
Seems some people have it, others dont.
I had it yesterday, but its gone today.
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LOL
Not relevant.
Thanks for this. Any way to have the weather in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius?
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LOL
Not relevant.
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completely relevant to this thread that is titled "Android P Ambient Display Question"
but thats OK.
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bigbamboo5 said:
Thanks for this. Any way to have the weather in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius?
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launch assistant, go to settings: under account > preferences > weather select your desired setting
uicnren said:
launch assistant, go to settings: under account > preferences > weather select your desired setting
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Thanks for this. I do have F set there, which means on the homescreen I have the correct temperature, but on the lockscreen it's in C. Odd.
bigbamboo5 said:
Thanks for this. I do have F set there, which means on the homescreen I have the correct temperature, but on the lockscreen it's in C. Odd.
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ohh, that is very odd.
I didn't need to wipe the phone to fix the missing weather on the lock screen. Go into apps and disable Google. That reverts it to an older version. Reenable and give it a little bit and it will be there.
uicnren said:
ohh, that is very odd.
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Although it's less of a problem, because this morning it has disappeared altogether. Still, never mind. I'll just look out of the window.
I actually never got it to work even though I tried the "fix" I quoted. And further along in the comments, it looks like it disappears for everyone.
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I reported mine worked last night after disabling Google then re-enabling it. This morning it is gone again.
EeZeEpEe said:
I actually never got it to work even though I tried the "fix" I quoted. And further along in the comments, it looks like it disappears for everyone.
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ya, seems for me to go away after about 3 hours.
uicnren said:
ya, seems for me to go away after about 3 hours.
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If anything, I'm happy that the battery percentage is now on the AOD. That's more helpful to me.
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