Pixel Launcher

[Anubarak16]

Hello all

the OnePlus 5 will be my first "not google" smartphone - since now I had always Nexus phones with google stock launcher or the incredible pixel launcher. I saw several screenshots and videos from unofficial pixel launchers here in this forum but none of them were like the original pixel launcher (with the searchbar and latest news when you swipe left).
I would just like to know whether it is possible to have a pixel looking design with my new OnePlus. I can download the original pixel launcher via playstore but can I access it with a OnePlus too?
Sorry if this sounds stupid but as I said it's this is my first change of manufacturer with android devices.

Thank you very much

 

[Kahun]

Hello all

the OnePlus 5 will be my first "not google" smartphone - since now I had always Nexus phones with google stock launcher or the incredible pixel launcher. I saw several screenshots and videos from unofficial pixel launchers here in this forum but none of them were like the original pixel launcher (with the searchbar and latest news when you swipe left).
I would just like to know whether it is possible to have a pixel looking design with my new OnePlus. I can download the original pixel launcher via playstore but can I access it with a OnePlus too?
Sorry if this sounds stupid but as I said it's this is my first change of manufacturer with android devices.

Thank you very much

To use the Pixel Launcher from the playstore you need at least android Nougat which OP5 does come with so yes. OxygenOS is very similar to stock android anyway.

 

[Anubarak16]

Thx for your fast reply. I know the launcher was pixel exclusive for a few months and I was not so sure if it is still the case.
Have a nice day

 

[maddoguk]

To have it running properly (with all Pixel features) it needs to be installed as a system app, needing root.

 

[_Dusty_]

I'm think I'll just go for the good old Nova Launcher I mean.... who can live without Icon packs ?

 

[Anubarak16]

To have it running properly (with all Pixel features) it needs to be installed as a system app, needing root.

I`ve never done this before (installing an app as system app) do I just need to install the pixel launcher normally and follow these steps http://www.droidviews.com/install-third-party-apps-system-apps-android/ or are there zip files I can flash directly in TWRP to make it work.

 

[maddoguk]

I`ve never done this before (installing an app as system app) do I just need to install the pixel launcher normally and follow these steps http://www.droidviews.com/install-third-party-apps-system-apps-android/ or are there zip files I can flash directly in TWRP to make it work.

I always have root and then install Titanium Backup. Once you install the app Titanium can covert it to a system app.

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[apascual89]

I'm think I'll just go for the good old Nova Launcher I mean.... who can live without Icon packs ?

Nova has the swipe to Google now as well. So yeah same here. I'm back on good old nova

 

[ZeevoX]

To have it running properly (with all Pixel features) it needs to be installed as a system app, needing root.

Nope, you can get Pixel Round Icons and swipe for Google Now with this Pixel Launcher mod: https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/download/Pixel-v1.5/Launcher3-aosp-debug.apk

 

[maddoguk]

Nope, you can get Pixel Round Icons and swipe for Google Now with this Pixel Launcher mod: https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/download/Pixel-v1.5/Launcher3-aosp-debug.apk

You can use a mod, I prefer the apk. Means it can be updated without waiting for the dev. Not seen the mod, may be possible with that as well.

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[3DSammy]

I'm think I'll just go for the good old Nova Launcher I mean.... who can live without Icon packs ?

I could have sworn I saw in one of the YouTube OP5 reviews that the Oxygen stock OS has an icon pack changing feature in the settings. This article is for the OP3/3T but I doubt that feature has been removed "How to Change Icon Packs on the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T".

 

[Anubarak16]

To use the Pixel Launcher from the playstore you need at least android Nougat which OP5 does come with so yes. OxygenOS is very similar to stock android anyway.

Seems not possible to install it normally.... do you guys know a reliable download link for the apk?

 

[Kahun]

Seems not possible to install it normally.... do you guys know a reliable download link for the apk?

Give this one a go.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/pixel-launcher/pixel-launcher-7-1-1-3862848-release/pixel-launcher-7-1-1-3862848-android-apk-download/