Google recently announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Both come with the latest Android variant which is Oreo with version number 8.0. As we have mentioned before, Oreo brings many new features and changes to the table compared to Nougat, and one of those changes is the brand new Google launcher.
There is a huge difference between last year’s Pixel launcher and this year’s. The biggest change is the reposition of the Google search bar. Instead of being at the top, the Google bar is now located at the bottom, beneath the app dock. This makes it easier for users to quickly search something on the phone or online.
The Oreo launcher can now be installed on other devices, as users have published the APK file online. It can be installed on phones running on 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow and even 5.0 Lollipop. It doesn’t require root access and you can install it as a simple APK app.
How To Install Pixel 2 Android 8.0 Launcher APK
This APK file works on all phones. Make sure you have the right Android version and you are good to go.
- Google Pixel 2 Oreo Launcher APK | Download
Installation
- Download the Oreo launcher file from the link above.
- Go to your phone’s File Manager and find the “Download” folder.
- Tap on the APK file and install.
- Press the home button and select the newly installed Oreo launcher.
If the launcher force closes, wipe data and cache of the app. The restart your phone and try again. Also, if it force closes on your Samsung phone, make sure Secure Folder is disabled.