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 In my opinion it looks outdated and a launcher.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.
Once you've installed it and before you set as your default launcher, ensure you go into the app permissions within the app and set all of them on. Then set as your see default and bingo, you've got Pixel launcher.
Enjoy, Paul.
On a side note Honor/ Huawei, please update your launcher. It's poor and looks so dated.
Pixel 2 Launcher modded v5.2.0.apk
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 In my opinion it looks outdated and a launcher.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.
Once you've installed it and before you set as your default launcher, ensure you go into the app permissions within the app and set all of them on. Then set as your see default and bingo, you've got Pixel launcher.
Enjoy, Paul.
On a side note Honor/ Huawei, please update your launcher. It's poor and looks so dated.
Pixel 2 Launcher modded v5.2.0.apk
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Action Launcher is actually a pretty decent replacement. My issue is sliding up to get to the recently used apps on this device.
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I've tried the new pixel launcher and I like it. I'm sure once my new pixel xl arrives the launcher will even get better. I've since gotten rid of the pixel launcher and have setup my Nova launcher to imitate the pixel close enough and still keep the ability to modify it. This is my point. Why hasn't Google of all companies made a launcher that unless I've missed something lacks the ability for even minor modifications. I'm not asking for Nova types of mods, maybe little basic like being able to change icons or adding dock pages. I hate having my pages littered with icons or even folders. I usually add dock pages and keep my folders in there leaving a clean looking phone. So for me anyway if whatever launcher won't allow me to do those couple things I won't use it. I'd anyone else out there that would love just the ability to do little modifications?
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jarnoldsr said:
I've tried the new pixel launcher and I like it. I'm sure once my new pixel xl arrives the launcher will even get better. I've since gotten rid of the pixel launcher and have setup my Nova launcher to imitate the pixel close enough and still keep the ability to modify it. This is my point. Why hasn't Google of all companies made a launcher that unless I've missed something lacks the ability for even minor modifications. I'm not asking for Nova types of mods, maybe little basic like being able to change icons or adding dock pages. I hate having my pages littered with icons or even folders. I usually add dock pages and keep my folders in there leaving a clean looking phone. So for me anyway if whatever launcher won't allow me to do those couple things I won't use it. I'd anyone else out there that would love just the ability to do little modifications?
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Exactly my concern as well. I'm a long time Nova Launcher user like you are, but you'll probably get a truer Pixel Launcher experience with Action Launcher. Pixel widgets, app drawer, folders and quick pop up menus that you see in Pixel Launcher also work in the latest version of Action Launcher.
Not only that, but Action Launcher sizes the Pixel Launcher wallpapers correctly, which is a big reason I'm using it right now.
Back to your point... I'm hoping that Google will finally allow the same customization with Pixel Launcher as they do with the Google keyboard nowadays (changing themes, etc...). I don't want to lose any of the features that are exclusive to Pixel Launcher by using something else, but I also need that customization.
Hello all,
I am about to get the new moto z play as the seller has not shipped it yet, and in moto z play after coming from htc one m8 with its good sense ui and classic/freestlye layout themes, i will not want to use/keep the stock feel. So I want experts kind help, to tell me some great and importantly lag free launchers/ui paid or free for Moto Z Play ?
Just want to also tell that I will never root it. So no answers on custom roms, etc needed.
Will highly appreciate the answers. It may help many more too!
I love you XDA !!
Hi,
Take a look at Nova Launcher.
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Sony Xperia launcher 206b is Fab...
My link.
No folder bug pertained to KitKat on Moto phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51598290&postcount=1
Dev's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Some say it is not as good (as it was,) on Marshmallow.
Edit, sadly I just realized wallpapers do not work.
No so, on our phone, albeit has one minor issue not showing all of the bottom row of app drawer icons. So the labels get chopped. For this I have a work around. Folders work, backup and restore and everything else.
Screenshot minus wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3975999&stc=1&d=1482369835
Action Launcher 3 Pro is love <3
Stock launcher is actually fairly nice with little to no bloat. That being said I loaded Nova Prime since I had it already and love the tweaks it allows.
I personally use T-UI (called Shell launcher on the Play Store). It is completely different from the stock launcher and is lag free, but unless you like using a linux terminal you will not like it.
Action Launcher 3 Pro, Nova Launcher.
I have paid Nova with a live wallpaper and a white line icon pack to go with my black theme, and even with animations at stock speed and using the transition animations in Nova, it's super smooth.
I've been using Smart Launcher for awhile now.. find it to be really smooth and unbloated
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Nova. I believe they have an offer/discount for the premium version on the playstore
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Action Launcher 3 Pro is love <3
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I chose this, its very good!
i prefer stock launcher, on my previous phone i used pixel launcher
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My link.
No folder bug pertained to KitKat on Moto phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51598290&postcount=1
Dev's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Some say it is not as good (as it was,) on Marshmallow.
Edit, sadly I just realized wallpapers do not work.
No so, on our phone, albeit has one minor issue not showing all of the bottom row of app drawer icons. So the labels get chopped. For this I have a work around. Folders work, backup and restore and everything else.
Screenshot minus wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3975999&stc=1&d=1482369835
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Please forgive me for quoting myself.
I do not think most of you realize what a great launcher this is.
Let me count the ways...
Instantly sort apps by date, most used or name
Migrate browser favs which I have saved to many home pages, in various folders, after a FDR or to others phones. This is part of it's backup feature.
It is fast.
You do have to put up with a black only wallpaper and an app drawer that hides some of is bottom row. Which you can work around by touching the icon to see the whole row.
See pics.
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Action Launcher 3 Pro. Without a doubt one of the best launchers I've used and loaded with features. It makes it easy to replicate a Nougat look too.
Commented about lag in another thread on stock rom. Glad I'm not the only one.
If there is any way to make software fast instead of smooth please lmk. Every animation is off and it still chokes on a single factory widget.
Go to this forum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/themes/root-pixel-look-moto-z-play-t3580446
Evie Launcher is the best. I think
Evie Launcher is free and adfree.
No lags... light weight with lot of features. better than default Oreo UI
Nova launcher here for the past 5 years fast smooth and very customisable.
Ive installed the pixel launcher but it keeps crashing. Is it not compatible with the android one OS? Do i have to remove the launcher3 app to make it work? running 8.1 on stock
Which Pixel Launcher? I use v6 of this modded Pixel Launcher, and I have no issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
I use apex and nova launcher instead. both very nice.
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Which Pixel Launcher? I use v6 of this modded Pixel Launcher, and I have no issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
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am using this one as well and no issues to date.
Im using Rootless Launcher (used to be called Rootless Pixel Launcher)
https://www.xda-developers.com/rootless-pixel-launcher-google-play-store-pixel-bridge/
You have to get their companion app to get the google now feed working. Its pretty lightweight and you can use custom icon packs.
Smooth Pixel Launcher?
Hi all,
I've noticed the stock launcher with Nokia 6.1 (2018) has gotten a little jumpy even since just getting the phone in June. I assume because of software updates. Looking to use a Pixel Launcher that runs smoothly on this phone. Any advice?
Use Lawnchair
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/delet...hair-2-2-0-589-ci-alpha-android-apk-download/
Hey guys need help here,
I have observed that on my pixel 2 XL the the Weather on Always on Display does not work when i shift to Nova Launcher... it works always if I am on the default Pixel Launcher
I did try few settings as mentioned in the below reddit thread, it works for a limited time and then later it disappears again.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...to_get_the_weather_to_show_on_the_lockscreen/
Is this launcher related known issue ? can anyone help pls
Horoscope said:
Hey guys need help here,
I have observed that on my pixel 2 XL the the Weather on Always on Display does not work when i shift to Nova Launcher... it works always if I am on the default Pixel Launcher
I did try few settings as mentioned in the below reddit thread, it works for a limited time and then later it disappears again.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixe...to_get_the_weather_to_show_on_the_lockscreen/
Is this launcher related known issue ? can anyone help pls
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I have had the same issue with weather coming and going at random with Nova launcher. I mentioned it in the Nova launcher for Google + but did not get any feedback on a fix. Would love a fix if anyone has one. Nova launcher is my go to launcher but in the Nova Google + all they said was to use a weather app and widget. I have other weather apps but don't need another app for something that Google already provides and works perfect for what I need.
For me works without problem, in AOD show weather. I'm use nova prime
paulyz said:
For me works without problem, in AOD show weather. I'm use nova prime
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Same here. But, sometimes it disappears from aod, then returns later...
So now that Google deprecated the Google Launcher, what is my best bet to make my Tab S4 look and behave more like my Pixel 3? I've frozen the Samsung apps by and large and replaced them with the Google ones on the home screen. What is my option for overall behavior? I'm a fan of Samsung hardware, but not any of their interfaces that I've ever used. I may still be bitter from TouchWiz UI.
personally I m using Nova or Shade Launcher (there are other options)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/source-shade-launcher-make-phone-feel-t3931886
I use Action Launcher - have used it for years on my tablets and my cell phone.
Lighting launcher
I use Nova Launcher Prime cause I need all the fancy stuff, but for cleaness I would use Lawnchair Launcher. Simple launcher, with yet, a few good features under the hood, including the usefull Sidepanel with Google News Feed.
How did you freeze apps?