How to Install Google Pixel 2 Android 8.0 Oreo Launcher APK on All Android Phones
About a few weeks ago, Google announced a new set of mobile phones – the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Both devices come with the latest Android version which is Android 8.0 Oreo. Just as we have said in other articles before, Android 8.0 Oreo comes with a lot of new features and it also accompanies some changes compared to the previous Android 7.0 Nougat. One of the changes the Android 8.0 Oreo is the brand new Google launcher.
The difference between the Pixel launcher released last year and the Pixel launcher that came with the Android 8.0 Oreo is quite huge. One of the biggest and noticeable change is the change of the position of the search bar. Instead of the native top spot the search bar always has, it is now positioned at the bottom. It appears right below the dock. This new position makes it easier for users to quickly tap on the search bar and quickly make a search online or make a command on the phone.
The new Oreo launcher can now be installed on other Android devices thanks to users who posted the APK file of the update online. The launcher can be installed on devices that run Android 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow and also 5.0 Lollipop. Installing the app on other Android devices does not require any rooting at all. It can be installed as a simple APK app on your device.
How To Install Google Pixel 2 Android 8.0 Launcher APK
The launcher works on all phones that run any of the Android versions listed above. If you want to install the launcher on your Android device, make sure to check the Android version of your device first.
- Google Pixel 2 Oreo Launcher APK | Download
Installation
- First of all, download the Oreo launcher APK file from the link provided above.
- Next, open the File Manager app on your device and find the folder where the file you downloaded was saved.
- Now, tap on the APK file and install it.
- When it is done installing, go to your App Drawer and launch the launcher app.
- If the app force closes when you open it, go to your phone’s settings and wipe the data and cache of the app.
- Now, restart your phone and try launching the app again. If the app force closes on a Samsung smartphone, make sure to check that Secure Folder is disabled.
That’s all.
Wrapping Up
The Oreo Launcher is a real improvement and it also shows just how far Android has come. What do you think about the launcher? Share your feedback and views in the comments section below.
Also, If you have any questions, share them in the comment section below.
