New Apps/Customization

[Luke18]

Hey all,

Not sure this is the correct spot to post this but.....was curious if anyone has come across any new apps or apps they already have that they like for customization and or making the experience better or easier for your Pixel 2XL?

Love everything about my 2xl but also love tinkering and messing with the phone to see what it can do.

Thanks!

Luke

 

[applejosh]

I'm sure you'll get 42 replies telling you that Nova launcher is something to look at when customizing your phone. I'm using the standard pixel launcher right now, but I really like Nova for little things like the swipe anywhere or swipe on icons/folders as shortcuts. It's my favorite 3rd party launcher, and while not new, not sure what exactly you're looking for.

Tasker used to be a pretty widely recommended/used app as well. Not sure it gets much love nowadays (also not new but may be new to you).

 

[Luke18]

I'm sure you'll get 42 replies telling you that Nova launcher is something to look at when customizing your phone. I'm using the standard pixel launcher right now, but I really like Nova for little things like the swipe anywhere or swipe on icons/folders as shortcuts. It's my favorite 3rd party launcher, and while not new, not sure what exactly you're looking for.

Tasker used to be a pretty widely recommended/used app as well. Not sure it gets much love nowadays (also not new but may be new to you).

O good point on the Nova Launcher....I have the Nova Launcher and love it....I guess beyond the home screen what is everyone using and playing with?

 

[Javier P]

Nova, KWGT, Tasker, the old good Zooper ...

Take a look here for more ideas about custom launchers.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=872152

 

[Luke18]

Nova, KWGT, Tasker, the old good Zooper ...

Take a look here for more ideas about custom launchers.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=872152

Thanks! Outside the home screen and launchers, what other goodies does everyone use or play with???

 

[Javier P]

Thanks! Outside the home screen and launchers, what other goodies does everyone use or play with???

Haha, sorry, we posted at the same time and only noticed after your last reply.

 

[Luke18]

Haha, sorry, we posted at the same time and only noticed after your last reply.

LOL! No worries! Thanks for the input.

 

[Nubwy]

I'm sure you'll get 42 replies telling you that Nova launcher is something to look at when customizing your phone. I'm using the standard pixel launcher right now, but I really like Nova for little things like the swipe anywhere or swipe on icons/folders as shortcuts. It's my favorite 3rd party launcher, and while not new, not sure what exactly you're looking for.

Tasker used to be a pretty widely recommended/used app as well. Not sure it gets much love nowadays (also not new but may be new to you).

I've had issues when restarting my phone getting the clock and Android Central widgets to load when I use Nova. I use the standard Pixel launcher mainly.