What launcher are you using on your Pixel 4/4XL?

[Theot]

Just curious what launcher everyone is using as while I like a lot of things about the stock pixel launcher I do think it lacks a few things. Just came over from a Pixel 3 where I'd been running Nova using the old three button setup and while I do like the gestures I still miss some Nova features.

Poll posted above to make it easier to see numbers but if you want to tell us why or go more in depth feel free to post in the thread.

 

[eric002]

Just curious what launcher everyone is using as while I like a lot of things about the stock pixel launcher I do think it lacks a few things. Just came over from a Pixel 3 where I'd been running Nova using the old three button setup and while I do like the gestures I still miss some Nova features.

Poll posted above to make it easier to see numbers but if you want to tell us why or go more in depth feel free to post in the thread.

Good morning I honestly use the stock pixel launcher. I tried using the lawn chair launcher once or twice just for a customization of icon packs etc, but the stock pixel launcher just feels right and it feels guilty for me to use any other launcher but the stock picks a launcher lol

 

[dmxjago]

Same here I've tried Nova, lawnchair and a few others. Infact I have the Nova premium version which I purchased a few years and although I love how I can customize icons etc it's just not as fluid as the stock pixel launcher. I literally had it customized just like my pixel stock launcher with gestures and all but the features don't work as well and frustrating. If it wasn't for the meh gestures is probably use it.

 

[eric002]

Same here I've tried Nova, lawnchair and a few others. Infact I have the Nova premium version which I purchased a few years and although I love how I can customize icons etc it's just not as fluid as the stock pixel launcher. I literally had it customized just like my pixel stock launcher with gestures and all but the features don't work as well and frustrating. If it wasn't for the meh gestures is probably use it.

Yeah you're right for sure. in fact, I'll say, that with Nova launcher specifically, I used to use it on my Galaxy s8 all the time before my Pixel phone, and one thing that I really didn't like about Nova launcher was the fact that the weather widget was always inaccurate and never updated correctly and froze. And yeah I also had no reprime as well! Everyone at XDA developers and here on Android Central and other Android blogs always boasts and is glorified by the stock pixel launcher and goes out of the way to sideload the pixel launcher APK file onto their non-pixel phones. So that's also another good reason why I'm leaving it stock. Lol.

 

[Mike Dee]

Just curious what launcher everyone is using as while I like a lot of things about the stock pixel launcher I do think it lacks a few things. Just came over from a Pixel 3 where I'd been running Nova using the old three button setup and while I do like the gestures I still miss some Nova features.

Poll posted above to make it easier to see numbers but if you want to tell us why or go more in depth feel free to post in the thread.

I stopped using launchers when I bought the Pixel 2XL. I own Nova but just don't feel the need for all the extra customization.

 

[Ben_70]

Stock here as it's plenty customizable for my needs.

 

[Theot]

I think for me the two key features the pixel launcher is lacking are icon pack support and hiding of apps in the app drawer. If it had those I'd have no complaints. Double tap to lock would be nice to but that's icing on the cake. I've also gotten to the point where my most used stuff gets put into folders on my home screen so maybe I'm just nitpicking.

 

[eric002]

I'd rather have the accuracy of the weather widget and calendar widget over the customization of other launchers.

 

[Theot]

I'd rather have the accuracy of the weather widget and calendar widget over the customization of other launchers.

Yeah I just wish I could move it a little.

 

[eric002]

Yeah I just wish I could move it a little.

I hear you. I mean for example, do I wish that there was slight customization to the stock pixel launcher? Sure! But like I said, lawn chair launcher is very accurate for the weather and for the calendar, I just feel bad using your versus the stock pixel launcher at the end of the day. I hear what you're saying though...

 

[Scott337]

Stock launcher for me.

 

[Bkdodger1]

Nova prime never look back ever ...too many options and fluid here ...buttery smooth

 

[mustang7757]

Stock on pixel 4xl but have Nova always ready

 

[Tomster88]

Stock on pixel 4xl but have Nova always ready

same here. I think the pixel launcher is really fluid but I have Nova on my phone as well. I really do like customizing icons

 

[mustang7757]

same here. I think the pixel launcher is really fluid but I have Nova on my phone as well. I really do like customizing icons

Yeah I'll mix it up once in awhile
But I like the pixel look and launcher feel

 

[bhatech]

Same here Pixel launcher, works great for all my needs. Only thing I miss is locking the home screen to prevent accidental removing/moving of icons.

 

[eric002]

Yeah I just like to smooth this in over a responsiveness in the stock picks a lot. I mean sure, the lawn chair larger is replicating most of the stock pixel launcher feel, but it's just not the pixel launcher. Why would I download another pixel launcher just for the icon pack what I have it already on my phone? Lol That's what I keep on thinking of when I delete launch and launcher from my phone hahaha I just have to forget about the icon packs......

 

[Tomster88]

Okay so today I feel like rocking the Nova launcher.

 

[mustang7757]

Okay so today I feel like rocking the Nova launcher.

I get those days also

 

[Mathrania]

I have been using Nova Prime for years on all my phones so far. But the day i got my Pixel 4 XL, i never felt the need to install it anymore...so stock works very well for me.