We are sure you will not buy a duo of its premium Pixel 2 Google it's just because it wants to try the latest Pixel launcher. Create a budget, there is an easy, cheap way, feel Pixel Launcher on Pixel 2 using the latest Nova Launcher customization.
The second generation of "Made by Google" Pixel smartphone (produced by HTC and LG), Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, was announced October 4, 2017. One of its new features, which is so far exclusive is the new version of Pixel Launcher that gets a thorough overhaul, with the identity of the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
Although not all users like his position, but can not be denied many who wondered how it feels to interact with the launcher. Buying premium duo Pixel 2 products that are high prices do not seem the best solution for all circles. Another way, you can try this one, make all Android become like Pixel 2 using the latest Nova Launcher.
1. Download the Latest Nova Launcher
First you need to download and install the latest Nova Launcher. If you already have it, just skip this point. If not, you need download it first (you can find it in play store) link: here . You can get most of the function just by using the free Nova version, but some further customization of this guide will require a paid version. Below the customization will be limited to the paid version, so you can easily decide whether it is worth it to buy just this Pixel-style look.
2.Run Nova Launcher
Now launch the app, and follow the steps mentioned in the app to set up the Launcher. No need to customize this time, because you will still adjust it later. Just make sure Nova is your default launcher when any commands appear on the screen.
3. Clean The Home Screen
The first step is you have to clear all the icons on the Nova screen. Touch and hold the icon or widget, then select remove. Continue until nothing is left.
4.Go to Nova Settings
Now, you need to go to "Nova settings" to set up the settings. Touch and hold in any part of the screen, then select "Settings". This is where we will make all the changes.
5.Gesture to Unlock Drawer
First, you can make the gesture function "swipe your finger up to open the app drawer", the same function as in Pixel 2 Launcher. To do this, select "App & Widget drawers" and then activate "Swipe to open" and disable "Swipe indicator." Now, go back to the main menu.
6.Clean The App Label
As in MIUI 9 and also Pixel 2 launcher, there is no "app label" on the Pixel 2 Launcher home screen. To get the same look, clean, and delete app labels, just select on "Desktop" then go to "Icon layout." Here, disable the "Labels" option. Now your icon will not have a label on the home screen
7.Setting the Distance between Icon
Another advantage of Nova is the customization of panels on the home screen. You can get a size like a Pixel 2 launcher this way. While still in Desktop settings, you can adjust the height and width of the home screen layer. Select "Height Padding" and select the "Medium" option. Do the same for "Width Padding." This will ensure that all the icons and widgets that you install on the home screen will eventually appear as closely as possible with the Pixel 2 launcher view.
8.Eliminate Page Indicators
It's also necessary to make Nova be like a Pixel 2 launcher. Still in Desktop settings, scroll down to find the "Indicator" option, touch there, and select "None."
9.Transparency Settings
Now, back from the Desktop to the main settings menu. Here, select "Dock," then select "Background Dock" and then set "Transparency" to 100%.
10.show Google Search Widget
Now go back to the home screen, touch and hold it there, and then select the widget. find the "Quick Search Bar" widget in the Nova Launcher section and add it to the home screen.
Oops, the size does not match your screen yet? Simply touch and hold on the widget, and select the "Resize" option. Now, change the widget size to fit the width of your home screen.
11.Replace Icon For Pixel Like
Unfinished, now touch and hold on widgets, but this time, select the "Edit" option. In the "Bar Style" section select the first option. Now scroll down to find "Style Logo" and select the color "G" icon. Still in the same options, you can enable "Search as overlay". That way you get a smooth animation effect like in Pixel 2 launcher.
12.Install Wallpaper Pixel 2
Now go back to home, and and drag the Google search widget to the bottom of the screen, according to its position in the Pixel 2 launcher. Now add your favorite app icon on top of the search widget to design your own home screen. Also, download the default Pixel 2 wallpaper and set it as your default Nova home screen wallpaper to give it a look like the original Pixel 2.
you can download from: here
13.Add a Pixel 2 Calendar Widget
There is one more thing to do. You need to add a cool widget, "At a glance widget," which will show you a calendar event, as well as other information like time and weather. To do so, first, download the "Business Calendar 2" app from the Play Store link: here. Now, launch the app, then set its permissions.
14.Add the Business Calendar Widget
Now, on the home screen, touch and hold an empty section, then select the widget option and add the Business calendar 2 widget on your home screen. Continue by setting the size, as you did with the Google search widget first press briefly to resize it to fit the width of the screen. When you're done resizing, click the gear / settings icon on the top right of the widget.
Continue by selecting the option "Colors" then set opacity to 0%, and save the settings. The widget will not look exactly the same as in the launcher Pixel 2, but quite close to it. We think that the most important function, which works well.
You can see below, the left image is the original Pixel 2 home launcher view, and the right one is the latest Nova Launcher customization
Since Pixel 2 Launcher is also based on Android Oreo, you get functions like "Notification Dots," this is a small indicator on the icon that indicates if there is a notification for the application. Unfortunately, for our customization this time, you can get the same features just by accusing the paid version of Nova Launcher Prime link:here
After purchasing the Prime version, you can get an immediate option to enable this Notification Dots (which is also explained to make Nova launchers to be like Android O).
Comparison of the above is not similar, but the same function. And that's all thanks to Nova Launcher. Talk to this launcher, recently TeslaCoil Software as the developer announced if their launcher application has been downloaded to more than 50 million times.
Not surprisingly, this is one of the most favorite launchers. Even the developers always managed to bring the latest Android OS features. Start with icon customization, choose app drawer style, customize Google search bar, and even you can activate Google Feed (Google Assistant) with gesture to right from home screen (like Pixel, Nexus, or other Android that integrates Google app ).
Source: beebom
