Swipe Down for Notifications

[rexxsor]

Managed to play around with a Pixel 4 XL earlier and found you can swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to bring down notifications.

Will this feature be coming to Pixel 3? Been waiting for a long time for this. Seems like a very simple feature to include.

 

[eric002]

Managed to play around with a Pixel 4 XL earlier and found you can swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to bring down notifications.

Will this feature be coming to Pixel 3? Been waiting for a long time for this. Seems like a very simple feature to include.

Yes, that feature is also coming to the Pixel 3. The problem is that if you're in an application you can't just swipe down from anywhere within that application to get the notification shade. On previous generations of the pixel phones, you could use the fingerprint scanner to swipe down from any application and get the notification shade. Let's just say that It was a really handy feature!

 

[rexxsor]

Yes, that feature is also coming to the Pixel 3. The problem is that if you're in an application you can't just swipe down from anywhere within that application to get the notification shade. On previous generations of the pixel phones, you could use the fingerprint scanner to swipe down from any application and get the notification shade. Let's just say that It was a really handy feature!

Nice, looking forward to it. Thanks for the confirmation.

I've been using the fingerprint swipe down. However, sometimes I find it unresponsive. Also, much faster and more consistent to swipe down from home screen.

 

[eric002]

Nice, looking forward to it. Thanks for the confirmation.

I've been using the fingerprint swipe down. However, sometimes I find it unresponsive. Also, much faster and more consistent to swipe down from home screen.

I mean I can understand that. I'll try to swipe down from the home screen too it's just that it doesn't work when you're in an application. I like to Swype down from the fingerprint gesture because it works no matter where you are in the phone.

 

[patruns]

I have been swiping down for notifications on my Pixel 3 home screen since the day I got it. Don't really understand the post.

 

[eric002]

I have been swiping down for notifications on my Pixel 3 home screen since the day I got it. Don't really understand the post.

And to be honest with you, I don't quite understand the point of this thread as well, but just trying to be helpful.

 

[ArtieTheOneManParty]

I think the new feature is that you don't have to swipe down from the TOP of the screen, but anywhere on the screen. Even with my large hands it can be difficult to reach the top the screen on my XL.

 

[rexxsor]

I think the new feature is that you don't have to swipe down from the TOP of the screen, but anywhere on the screen. Even with my large hands it can be difficult to reach the top the screen on my XL.

Yes. This is what I meant. Thanks

 

[rexxsor]

I have been swiping down for notifications on my Pixel 3 home screen since the day I got it. Don't really understand the post.

I meant anywhere on your home screen. So you don't have to stretch your thumb just to reach the top.

 

[rexxsor]

And to be honest with you, I don't quite understand the point of this thread as well, but just trying to be helpful.

Wait.. so you don't actually understand the point of what I am asking, yet you confirmed my question above?

 

[rexxsor]

I am seriously just asking about a simple feature which I find very useful.

I can go Nova launcher for it, but I still prefer Pixel launcher on my Pixel device.

You can basically swipe up from any spot on home screen to bring up app drawer. Should make sense to have the same for swiping down notifications.

 

[mustang7757]

You can download pixel 4 launcher to achevie this until it comes to older pixels

 

[rexxsor]

You can download pixel 4 launcher to achevie this until it comes to older pixels

Oh I can do that? Do you have a link?

Though it is not a high priority item for me. Just wanted to confirm if it will be coming officially to my phone.

Thanks man!

 

[mustang7757]

Oh I can do that? Do you have a link?

Though it is not a high priority item for me. Just wanted to confirm if it will be coming officially to my phone.

Thanks man!

Definitely , your welcome !
Once you download that's it enjoy

https://9to5google.com/2019/09/27/download-updated-pixel-launcher-pixel-4/

 

[rexxsor]

Definitely , your welcome !
Once you download that's it enjoy

https://9to5google.com/2019/09/27/download-updated-pixel-launcher-pixel-4/

Works like a charm. Thanks a lot!

 

[mustang7757]

Works like a charm. Thanks a lot!

Your welcome!

 

[SupraLB]

Nova launcher has had this for a long time. I had forgot it wasn't a stock feature. You can create swipes or double taps for just about any type of action or shortcut.

 

[mustang7757]

Nova launcher has had this for a long time. I had forgot it wasn't a stock feature. You can create swipes or double taps for just about any type of action or shortcut.

Your correct , but if want keep the stock launcher this is way to go.

 

[anon(10645356)]

Add Microsoft Launcher (ex Arrows Launcher) as well, for anyone Pixel - less.

 

[eric002]

Yep yep, most third-party launchers have supported swipe down anywhere on home screen for the notification shade for a long time. Pixel launcher just got it though!