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I've seen a few of these suggestions around but I had to go digging to find the solution to why I couldn't get it to work for me. I'm going to give a list of things to try.
Update pixel launcher in the play store. You may not be able to see it in your apps so you might have to search for it or go to this link on your device: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Swipe to the Google screen to the left and pull down to refresh
Toggle location off then back on using quick settings
Open the google page to the left and use the hamburger menu and select customize. Select "everything else" at the bottom. Find anything that says weather and set it to yes.
The last one was my solution. I forgot that I had disabled these way back when Google Now was new.
Edit: If Google is derping in your country this is the most recent version of Pixel Launcher http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/pixel-launcher/pixel-launcher-7-1-1-3359438-release/pixel-launcher-7-1-1-3359438-android-apk-download/
So why does the Pixel Launcher only have 500k - 1 million installs?
Apps like Hangouts and Google Maps have been installed a billion times since it comes pre-installed on phones, so I would assume preinstall numbers count for Google Play's install stat.
It's a preview image for their android launcher.
Basically you can make your android phone's homescreen look however you want by installing an app that replaces your phones default launcher. This looks like it is Google's official launcher that they put on their Nex.. uh pixel devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
Edit: added explanation as to what launchers on android do
They're different launchers.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=nl
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
But as dimo2 pointed out, you can get this look with Nova Launcher as well.
Either keep an eye on this page: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/pixel-launcher/
Or, look around and see if someone that has a Pixel or the Pixel factory image to extract it for you.
edit: Or compare the version that is currently on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Just search for it...It is the new launcher that all pixel phones use.
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/download/Pixel-v1.2/Launcher3-aosp-debug.apk
Or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
For some reason, the Pixel Launcher needed to be updated via the web for some people. It's like the app store on the phone just wasn't recognizing it as an installed app. Once it was updated manually via the web, you could then swipe over to the Google Now screen and do a pull-down to refresh. This should pull the latest weather info based on your location.
Maybe check out the Play Store page for the Pixel Launcher. I don't have my phone yet, but it's possible there's an update that wasn't quite ready before the phones were packaged and shipped.
In the launcher settings,
try:
-Go to google now. In the settings select customize. Scroll down to"everything else." In there you'll find multiple options for weather in certain places. Ensure they're all enabled.
is the launcher updated?
You literally search "Pixel Launcher" on the Play store
If anyone has the 7.1 preview, can you confirm if you're able to download and use the pixel launcher available on the play store or not?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
>u/jb0rys - ...I'm not familiar with RRO or priv-app. I suppose the Play Store detects the device and delivers only the appropriate version of launcher for that specific device?
There is one important info missing from your OP and that's which GApps package you installed exactly.
For my Galaxy S5 G900M LineageOS 18.1 klte build 2021-10-03 + MindTheGapps:
On the computer & logged in Play Store, the page Pixel Launcher by Google LLC says:
>This app is not available for your device > >Updated June 6, 2017 > >7.1.1-3862848
And the app is hidden in Play Store on my S5.
>LineageOS Buid Number: lineage_klte-userdebug 11 RQ3A.210805.001.A1
I never learned how to decipher that build number. :/
It's better to use > Settings > About phone > Android version > LineageOS version to find the build date IMO.
Pixel Launcher doesn't have this option. Use a different launcher, like Nova.
You're using Pixel Launcher. It's a very minimal launcher with very few customization options. If you decide to use Nova Launcher, which will solve your problem, you might find the animations to be messed up. Android 11 gestures don't play well with Nova. But you will be able to actually customize your homescreen.
Your old Samsung device wasn't running Pixel Launcher. It was running an old version of Samsung's launcher.
So get Nova Launcher and you'll be happy. But keep in mind that Google has removed much of the customization options (with each Android version) to make things more "simple" or iOS-like. For example, with Android 12 (beta) they removed the wifi toggle in quick settings. Yes. You read that right. After a ton of backlash, I have heard that they have (or are going to) add it back. Android used to be a device for the power user right out of the box. Now, they are targeting my grandmother with hopes that the power users will find a workaround.
Try Pixel launcher or if you cant download it try rootless launcher
Pixel launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Rootless launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
This will make your phone look like Google Pixel.
An advantage of android is that you don't have to stick with the original launcher. You can download thousands, and one of them is the Pixel Launcher
Ahh ja, wat vervelend! Dit klinkt als een probleempje in de launcher van je toestel. Een launcher op Android is als een soort start-menu op Windows. De launcher laat al jouw geinstalleerde apps zien en je kunt ze vanuit hier openen.
Je kan gelukkig andere launchers installeren mocht die van jou niet goed werken. Wellicht dat je telefoon beter werkt met de officiele Google Launcher of Nova Launcher.
Oh, Android has a basic search function. Many manufacturers override it. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of "Pixel" Android phones -- They demonstrate a clean default behavior that Google's often been frustrated in getting to customers. The UI is the main reason I stopped using Samsung phones. Their UI is very heavy handed and makes a lot of assumptions that are not always correct.
If you want to "fix" this problem for yourself, try installing the Pixel Launcher. Note that the thumbnails shown clearly demonstrate that a search bar is available.
I'm not entirely sure, you should be able to uninstall it and then download the pixel launcher through the Play Store but don't quote me on that
But I doubt you'd need to roll back since the Pixel 3 launcher is pretty much the same if not a bit better
If you configure your device for adb access, you can undo most of the bad things with the correct adb command. E.g, if you accidentally install an incompatible app like an alternative home screen, you can use adb uninstall com.package.name to uninstall the app. The com.package.name is the part of the URL after the id= when you search for the the app on the web Play Store such as https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
If you mean this then no, afaik (I'm not running stock so can't confirm).
However there are loads of third party solutions (launchers, mods) that will get you a 1:1 (or very close) Pixel launcher even without rooting.
The APK sites sometimes have access to beta builds but I agree I use the Play Store version only.
Pixel Launcher is on version: 7.1.1-3359438
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
If you search on you phone it'll only show compatible apps. You can find it on PC https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=pl
As for download: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/pixel-launcher/
Pixel Launcher wont be in the app drawer. But it is in your app list (settings/ apps/)
click on this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher and hit update if you haven't yet. wait 10mins and weather should replace the date on your home screen-
I am able to search for it now that I have it installed.
For those who can't find it, try following the desktop link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
That did work using the link and it lets me update. Weird How I cant see it from doing a search from Play Store. Thanks All hope this fixed the weather widget issue.
Don't know if this is relevant, but I can install the Pixel launcher from the play store. Or was it released for everyone (Nexus) to install?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
It also shows available in the Play Store. That might be because I have changed my device type to Pixel for the Google Assistant. :-)
I just installed this last night and so far it's been great. Not a single crash or drop in framerate, all apps I've tried work fine.
My one question is, and it may be due to my ignorance, is there a new "N" Launcher? If so, how do we get it? I just installed the Google Now Launcher, which is still cool, but I'd like the "N" experience :)
EDIT: I realize there are apks for download. My true question should be: What is the most "proper" way to get the launcher? I just kind of assumed it would be part of the GApps (or maybe it is and I downloaded too small a package?)
EDIT Again: I remember about 5 minutes after writing this that it's now called pixel launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
doh!
"This app is incompatible with all of your devices"
Sad face.
That 3rd screenshot really just defines this whole update
This is the link to the Pixel Launcher, I'm not sure what phones it's compatible with though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher Was just going to post that. You just beat me to it. ��
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
Update then wait 10mins or so
It's Android they have almost exactly the same customization untill you get into very specific rooting things.
- Test out Pixel Launcher for an extremely basic launcher. If not try Apex or Nova and expect to get the paid versions eventually.
- Go into drawer settings after you install and select your hidden apps (ie Google Keyboard) and manage drawer to make it only apps or apps + widget instead of all installed and widgets. You can also make pages or scroll horizontaly.
- Consider replacing Facebook with Swipe for Facebook as Facebook's app sucks.
- Look into Zooper Widget or KWGT to make custom pretty widgets.
- Look into Tasker for location aware tasks and tricks. Also light flow for notification light modifications.
- AdAway or Firefox mobile + ad block extension or root for ad blocking.
- Themer my colour screen and /r/AndroidThemes for inspiration.
Honestly. I have a Pixel. It's smaller, it's got some quirks in the saving / file system I need to mess with and the battery is OK. However the small is 32 GB and I'm at 20.69 GB / 29.70 GB with mostly apps alone. The expandable memory of Samsung is nice, especially if you travel a lot and need to throw movies and music on it instead of streaming.
Speaking of streaming set up Google Photos and Music to upload your entire library and save some space.
The new clock features are out of beta, thank you for all the feedback!
Unique features:
Puts icons on home screen using widgets
- Lets you use icon packs in any/every launcher
- Place icons in any formation: scattered, alternating grid, circle etc
- Some layouts offer variable size icons
- Mix icon packs, choose individual icons.
- Size, spacing fine-adjustments
Clock widget
- You can theme the clock bubble with the icon pack: use masking info from pack
- Clock-only widget, or surround with app icons
- Choose from 100 different analog/digital themes, mix components (hands, dials, backgrounds)
- Use your own images: back, dial, overlay. Built in recolor and crop tool
- Customize bubble content: time/date format
No battery impact
- This clock widget works without the need of a background task
- Most other clock widgets need a constantly running background task which uses battery and slows your phone even when the widget is not shown
- Bubble Cloud clock uses Android's system clock widget, yet stays highly customizable
Setup used in the video
- Pixel Launcher (with icon packs!)
- Bolt icon pack by JustNewDesigns
- Wallpaper and some screenshots using Candoy icon pack by A1 Design
- Bubble Cloud Widgets app
For more information about Bubble Cloud please see last week's post
The new clock features are out of beta, thank you for all the feedback!
Unique features:
Puts icons on home screen using widgets
- Lets you use icon packs in any/every launcher
- Place icons in any formation: scattered, alternating grid, circle etc
- Some layouts offer variable size icons
- Mix icon packs, choose individual icons, size, spacing fine-adjustments
Clock widget
- You can theme the clock bubble with the icon pack: use masking info from pack
- Clock-only widget, or surround with app icons
- Choose from 100 different analog/digital themes, mix components (hands, dials, backgrounds)
- Use your own images: back, dial, overlay. Built in recolor and crop tool
- Customize bubble content: time/date format
No battery impact
- This clock widget works without the need of a background task
- Most other clock widgets need a constantly running background task which uses battery and slows your phone even when the widget is not shown
- Bubble Cloud clock uses Android's system clock widget, yet stays highly customizable
Setup used in the video
- Pixel Launcher (with icon packs!)
- Bolt icon pack by JustNewDesigns
- Wallpaper and some screenshots using Candoy icon pack by A1 Design
- Bubble Cloud Widgets app
For more information about Bubble Cloud please see last week's post
use the ~~pixel launcher~~ ~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en_CA~~
rootless launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher&hl=en_CA
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I always use pixel launcher on my galaxies.. feels just like a pixel phone, literally no difference
this is a non-buggy launcher for Android 10
Go to the play store listing and choose uninstall https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Try the Pixel Launcher. It works really good.
P.S.: I hate this Gramma-Nazi-Bot -.-
I think the google now launcher was deprecated in favor of pixel launcher. Have you tried that one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
That's the Now launcher I think, do you have this installed?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
I didn't know aobut this one. I'll have to check it out if it's available for my phone.
> Yeah but you can't download it/install from the playstore.
That 1.5 billion is active users in a 30 day snapshot on the Play Store as of Sept 2015. Morgan Stanley has Pixel sales estimated at about 3 million units by years end with overall sales numbers being around the 10 million unit mark.
If we assume that Google hit halfway, which is substantiated by the number of installs for the Pixel Launcher, that would put the number of devices that come preinstalled at a bit over 1 million. Even with the Nexus devices running 7.1 beta, which let's be honest isn't a huge amount in the grand scheme of things, it isn't shocking that 7.1 hasn't hit 0.1%.
Sources:
It's official in the Play store....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
/u/shadowfax1007 try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Have you tried installing from a PC?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Says not eligible for my device however...
Its already available to anyone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Looks like your launcher isn't properly tapping into the unread counts. I think Google did something recently that changed/added/updated how this was done. Can't remember what exactly, but I read about it somehwere.
And the Pixel Launcher does not tap into this feature, which is strange by itself. Google is funny like that.
So other than that exclamation point, there are many other things I'm seeing that prove you aren't using the stock Pixel Launcher that came with every Pixel. Looks like you did a copy/transfer to your new Pixel by plugging in your old phone (probably a Chinese brand... Oppo/OnePlus? Xiaomi? Looks kinda MIUI-ish to me) and it copied over the launcher from your previous phone.
I wonder if you've even got the latest version of the stock Pixel Launcher on your phone... try going here to update it.
You've been using your phone for a month without the true launcher for this phone!
EDIT: found what I read... so a recent update on Google's Messenger app allows it to display unread SMS counts on the icon, even though the Pixel Launcher doesn't support it... probably coming soon though in a future update to the Pixel Launcher
Needs root or a custom recovery. Just put the pixel launcher apk in /system/app and reboot.
For play store, I don't know why it doesn't show up for your phone. Here is a direct link, try this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
They manipulate install numbers on their own app. 1.