Does anyone know of an app that allows me to double tap the home navigation button to bring down the notification panel on my pixel 2 xl? Thanks in advance.
tanbir29 said:
Does anyone know of an app that allows me to double tap the home navigation button to bring down the notification panel on my pixel 2 xl? Thanks in advance.
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I know I'm not answering your question but you should try the gesture feature to bring down notification instead. I think it's better plus you don't need to run a third party application.
Go into settings>system>gestures>enable swipe down for notification
I really would like the swipe down to bring notifications down feature, that nova launcher does provide. Thats somehow a must have feature for me. I'd really like to use the stock launcher, but i just keep going back to nova because of this. Oh, and the icon packs... I don't find the swipe down on the fingerprint sensor that intuitive....
Ati75 said:
I really would like the swipe down to bring notifications down feature, that nova launcher does provide. Thats somehow a must have feature for me. I'd really like to use the stock launcher, but i just keep going back to nova because of this. Oh, and the icon packs... I don't find the swipe down on the fingerprint sensor that intuitive....
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Pixel launcher mod by amir has both of those features
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Ati75 said:
... I'd really like to use the stock launcher...
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Why use the stock launcher if there is a better one?
Lets say id like to try it out. I am quite fond of nova, been using itnfor years. Expressed it wrong. Just curious.
Ill try the mod by amir, thanks.
Nikos2k said:
Why use the stock launcher if there is a better one?
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Ati75 said:
Lets say id like to try it out. I am quite fond of nova, been using itnfor years. Expressed it wrong. Just curious.
Ill try the mod by amir, thanks.
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Prattham said:
Pixel launcher mod by amir has both of those features
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-aosp-t3741483
If you guys like the mod by amir. I found another one that's better in my opinion. It gives you options for how the the gradient is and more columns and rows, etc. I use the 6.1 mod.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-aosp-t3741483
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Greetings,
I have both, but I want to know which launcher gives the best battery life for the device? Anyone knows about it?
Thanks.
Good Q, I like to know that too and how to stop Stock.
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I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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-Zork- said:
I like more nova y feel more fluidly
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Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life
ExoidX said:
Yes, but would like to know the real impact in battery life
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After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.
willemhouterman said:
After the H update i switched backt to stock. But when i used it for a few days i missed nova launcher. It feels more smooth. I don't notice any difference in battery life.
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Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
Stock = always best battery but the difference is very minimal so I would go with nova any day
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Unless someone has a concrete objective assessment of the difference my subjective experience in terms of battery consumption is that both launchers, stock and Nova, are pretty similar with frankly no noticeable difference (for my usage)
Personally been using Nova prime for the past 2 weeks and don't think I'll leave it any time soon. Advantages; more functional than stock, most important for me is flexibility of grid size in both home and app drawer in addition to ability to resize icons. More fluid as well
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Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Well, i have no idea. I don 't use it. I don't think so. But try it. Its free
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Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
rfarrah said:
Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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If stock lock screen is maintained yes it works, however tap to lock does work only when tapping on status bar in Nova home, not any where else on screen though!
rfarrah said:
Does Knock Code unlock work with Nova launcher?
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Yes it does, you can use knock code or double tap to wake with Nova, but you can only lock it with double tap on the status bar.
ExoidX said:
Does switching to nova launcher still makes me have that part of the steps and smart tips of the stock launcher?
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Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me
ere1nion said:
Look for shortcut maker (or similar) on google play. hidden in app drawer but with shortcut maker, you can see it and make a shortcut. Worked for me
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Yes you are right, double tap on any empty part of the screen. You can also set the home button to lock if on the home screen.
If you buy the prime version, download some screen off APP and you can set a double-tap gesture to load that APP and lock tour device.
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Warning about Nova:
I used it on my previous GS3 and I installed it on my LG G3. But I saw that there is a delay before I see a call (= ringing + screen on).
I made a test with a friends and sometimes it rings 3-4 times for the caller before my G3 "wake up".
I came back to the stock launcher and saw that the problem came from Nova.
So now I switched to Apex who is for me nearly the same than Nova.
Maybe It is only me who has this kind of problem, but it worth a test...
So I know this isn't the place to ask but since everyone here is using either stock or Nova. What's the difference between Apex and Nova? I use Apex :/
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Apex is sweet too. Not much difference. I own both.
ExoidX said:
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You can make a shortcut to LG Health by going to Shortcuts - activities - LG Health
Hi!
For me, stock launcher is very smooth and battery friendly. At the moment I don't plan to switch to another launcher. Also, in my opinion, the best custom launcher is KK Launcher.
Regards.
How is it running on ze Pixel?
On mine is running great. I had no problems since day 1.
really good. i set it up to behave and look like pixel launcher.
Works like a champ.
Do you guys get the option for the Pixel Google Time/Weather Widget under Nova?
geovass said:
Do you guys get the option for the Pixel Google Time/Weather Widget under Nova?
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Do the pixel shortcuts work on long-pressing the icons while using Nova?
biggiestuff said:
Do the pixel shortcuts work on long-pressing the icons while using Nova?
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no
Works with action launcher 3
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So far so good with me. I tried the Pixel launcher for a bit, but reverted back to Nova.
MontAlbert said:
really good. i set it up to behave and look like pixel launcher.
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But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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It's like that with any launcher specific features. I personally use Beautiful Widgets with Nova Prime.
Nitemare3219 said:
But you still lose the home screen icon long-press shortcuts right? I'd also imagine you lose the weather widget.
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Nova still have a google widget although it doesn't have the weather... Not a huge issue tbh. Long press shortcuts are missing which is a pity but I reckon they'll implement them soon anyway.
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MontAlbert said:
Nova still have a google widget although it doesn't have the weather... Not a huge issue tbh. Long press shortcuts are missing which is a pity but I reckon they'll implement them soon anyway.
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Nova latest Beta includes weather widget and long press shortcuts!
Just wondering if anyone has tried using Nova, Action, Apex or any other 3rd party launcher and what your results have been.
I'm particularly interested in knowing which, if any, Pixel Launcher features are lost if using Nova (for example), and the workarounds to gain back those features.
Thanks!
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Just wondering if anyone has tried using Nova, Action, Apex or any other 3rd party launcher and what your results have been.
I'm particularly interested in knowing which, if any, Pixel Launcher features are lost if using Nova (for example), and the workarounds to gain back those features.
Thanks!
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I use nova launcher. The new Beta enables the icon shortcut and swipe up to get to your applications.
I use beta for nova as well and no problems to report. It features every feature I need from pixel with great customization.
Nova beta here too... Even has the same weather widget as the pixel launcher
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Try LGs UX 5 its very nice
I know Nova launcher doesn't have swipe left for Google Now. Most people don't care, but I actually like it
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I know Nova launcher doesn't have swipe left for Google Now. Most people don't care, but I actually like it
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I quite like it too! It's a shame Nova doesn't have it!
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I quite like it too! It's a shame Nova doesn't have it!
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agree..i use double tap for google now i instead
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used nova and action. action better in my opinion right now. pixel experience with all the customization. nova missing left swipe gesture which is good to set to get to google now. Once we have root and can place action in system app, will have better google experience.
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Nova beta here too... Even has the same weather widget as the pixel launcher
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Running Nova beta too. Where the heck is the pixel weather widget? I must be having a brain freeze... thanks
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Running Nova beta too. Where the heck is the pixel weather widget? I must be having a brain freeze... thanks
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Settings-->desktop-->search bar style and it's at the bottom
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Settings-->desktop-->search bar style and it's at the bottom
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Thanks. That adds the temp into the search bar. I misunderstood. Thought it put the pixel weather widget on the home screen.
r1ndr3w said:
Thanks. That adds the temp into the search bar. I misunderstood. Thought it put the pixel weather widget on the home screen.
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Yeah, you can make the search bar look like the pixel launcher. Correct. I shouldn't have said widget... Sorry
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I have been using the stock pixel launcher but after rooting I decided to go back to nova beta. The latest update was from October 27th. I set up everything yesterday with nova but experienced very high battery drain. I was also using teslaunread with nova which I never used before. Does teslaunread cause severe battery drain or could have it been nova beta? Was wondering if anyone else experienced quick battery drain and/or wakelock that wouldn't let the phone sleep. I have switched back to stock pixel launcher for the time being.
I believe the swipe left for Google now is an API restriction from Google. Not that the feature want included.
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Hi guys,
I'm relatively new to Android and had a few questions regarding customization.
I'm mostly happy with the Pixel Launcher, but I absolutely hate the white haze at the bottom search pill, it ruins my wallpapers.
I would also like the background of the app drawer (when you swipe up from the bottom to see all the apps) to be dark and translucent, so you can see the wallpaper still.
Can i do this anyway? I don't mind using another launcher if I can get it looking just like the Pixel one with those tweaks.
If it matters, I can't root as I have a Verizon Panda.
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Hi guys,
I'm relatively new to Android and had a few questions regarding customization.
I'm mostly happy with the Pixel Launcher, but I absolutely hate the white haze at the bottom search pill, it ruins my wallpapers.
I would also like the background of the app drawer (when you swipe up from the bottom to see all the apps) to be dark and translucent, so you can see the wallpaper still.
Can i do this anyway? I don't mind using another launcher if I can get it looking just like the Pixel one with those tweaks.
If it matters, I can't root as I have a Verizon Panda.
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Nova launcher has a Pixel-like launcher that has those options.
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shankville7501 said:
Nova launcher has a Pixel-like launcher that has those options.
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This!
If you're rooted, I got you covered - https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/mod-pixel-2-xl-launcher-mods-8-1-0-dp1-t3701939
Edit: Just noticed the "you can't root part," sorry.
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This video has 1 hell of a launcher mod in the description, best one I've seen. It has a modded customization feature added to it
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This video has 1 hell of a launcher mod in the description, best one I've seen. It has a modded customization feature added to it
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Yup, too bad that launcher mod doesn't install. Funny how it's called "rootless" when you need to be rooted to replace your stock Pixel launcher in the system app folder.
Nephilim said:
Yup, too bad that launcher mod doesn't install. Funny how it's called "rootless" when you need to be rooted to replace your stock Pixel launcher in the system app folder.
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Lol it's actually intended for other phones other than the pixel, it'll install on other phones without being rooted. But the pixel has to be rooted in order to use this launcher
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Lol it's actually intended for other phones other than the pixel, it'll install on other phones without being rooted. But the pixel has to be rooted in order to use this launcher
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Exactly, which makes it irrelevant to this thread since OP is looking for an option that doesn't involve root.
Nephilim said:
Exactly, which makes it irrelevant to this thread since OP is looking for an option that doesn't involve root.
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Ok thanks ?
mackentosh said:
Ok thanks ?
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Brilliant retort, I wasn't saying it's a bad mod, it looks great, but, it doesn't help OP.
I wasn't being rude, the face was me realising my error of not reading the entire OP
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I wasn't being rude, the face was me realising my error of not reading the entire OP
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Fair enough, no harm no foul. I hope Google adds some of those features into the legit Pixel Launcher.
Why are some bright wallpapers foggy and cloudy near the search bar at the bottom, it looks washed out and horrible, is this because of Google's launcher?
Yes
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Yes
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Other than using dark wallpapers is there anyway to get rid of it?
Other than that use different launcher
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Prattham said:
Other than that use different launcher
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Yeah, just use a different launcher like Nova. That issue is annoying. If you want like the at a glance widget, just use the Chronus app or Another Widget app
Cheers, just seems a bit weird Google would leave it like that in their own launcher.
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
I don't like nova
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Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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And that's what the Google launcher should look like, what the hell where they thinking!?
Triscuit said:
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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Can you please make s backup of your setup and share?
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Prattham said:
Can you please make s backup of your setup and share?
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Sure! Not sure how well it will restore for you though, I usually have to re set up "Another Widget" to look like at a glance. If you need help just let me know I'll help you get it looking like you want. Here you go: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1odB-3Sle4zWiabrS-3HBlCWtXo99BSXJ/view?usp=drivesdk
oh.. thank lord for this thread... I was getting upset that I am on receiving end of a new screen issue. Thanks guys.. diff launcher or black wallpapers.. Thanks a lot for bringing my spirit back up.
Triscuit said:
Yup, with Nova you can make it look exactly like the Pixel Launcher, here's what mine looks like.
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What at a glance widget is that?
grokus said:
What at a glance widget is that?
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It's called "Another Widget"
BTW there was a bug with that but if you do change wallpapers a couple times itll work fine. I personally dont like nova because it looks different than pixel. the icons look weird or small or something
I was able to match the look of my pixel launcher with action launcher actually. It has a built-in at a glance widget and if you scale the icons to about 85 percent on action it matches it nearly exact.