Traditional App Drawer - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Can you convert to a traditional app drawer instead of the slide up style that's default on the Pixel?

I don't think the Pixel launcher has that option. I do it with a third party launcher like Nova. I use it's non-Play Store companion app to still have the slide to Google from the home screen feature, too.

enginuity2 said:
Can you convert to a traditional app drawer instead of the slide up style that's default on the Pixel?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sagrcasm.pixelADI

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Replace ADW Launcher EX drawer with Gingerbread?

I bet it has been requested a zillion times before, but I cannot find it. I love the ADW Launcher EX home replacement app, but I don't fancy the app drawer. Can I replace the different drawers with the one found in stock Gingerbread?
I've tried out the "4D drawer" in ADW EX, but it isn't as smooth as stock.
I would like this too
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Just wondering, have you tried the new vertical drawer? Most responsive/smoothest scrolling app drawer I've used. I don't know of a way to only use the app drawer of a launcher other than a 3rd party app replacement like alt drawer in this forum, or shortcut linking to a drawer like the blur one.
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yopete525 said:
Just wondering, have you tried the new vertical drawer? Most responsive/smoothest scrolling app drawer I've used. I don't know of a way to only use the app drawer of a launcher other than a 3rd party app replacement like alt drawer in this forum, or shortcut linking to a drawer like the blur one.
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Hmm, care to elaborate (bold)? I've tried all there is Even in Go Launcher and LauncherPro, but none come close to the smoothness of stock GB
Well, from your other posts it sounds like you have a Nexus/Stock by default phone, so you wouldn't be able to do this. But on the newer versions of the Motorola skin, like the 2.3.3 Droid X update, the app drawer can be chosen as a shortcut with a custom launcher, like LauncherPro. So you can map the app drawer icon in the dock to the app drawer itself: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/3...-new-blur-app-drawer-together-on-your-droidx/

beautiful icon styler app - any icon pack on stock launcher

beautiful icon styler (find it on play store)
this app can use custom icon packs on a stock launcher...
i tried the free version with dcikonz icon pack and it worked (sort of) - it changed the icons on the desktop although i think you'll need the full version of the app for icons to change in the app drawer as well...
nevertheless - this is a good step up
60nine said:
beautiful icon styler (find it on play store)
this app can use custom icon packs on a stock launcher...
i tried the free version with dcikonz icon pack and it worked (sort of) - it changed the icons on the desktop although i think you'll need the full version of the app for icons to change in the app drawer as well...
nevertheless - this is a good step up
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This app wont change the icons in the app drawer even if you buy full version. its meant to change icons of your home screen... (disappointment)...
B!GBOY said:
This app wont change the icons in the app drawer even if you buy full version. its meant to change icons of your home screen... (disappointment)...
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that's why i stated that i don't know how things are considering full version and app drawer...
personally - i don't care about app drawer if the desktop looks fine (that's why i use nova launcher, not the stock one)
60nine said:
that's why i stated that i don't know how things are considering full version and app drawer...
personally - i don't care about app drawer if the desktop looks fine (that's why i use nova launcher, not the stock one)
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If im not mistaken nova support icon packs not even on home screen but also in app drawer!
B!GBOY said:
If im not mistaken nova support icon packs not even on home screen but also in app drawer!
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yes, that's why i use it since ever... but we're talking about how to inproove the stock launcher...
and this thread is to help those with stock launcher (not me)
I actually like it since it don't mess up the icons in appdrawer
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TheHaso said:
I actually like it since it don't mess up the icons in appdrawer
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REMEMBER. This is for those that want to keep stock launcher. This doesn't replace your launcher like nova. So I want to keep my blinkfeed but have different icons this is what I need. And who cares about drawer icons lol. U spend the time on your home screen. Wow.
ajftl said:
REMEMBER. This is for those that want to keep stock launcher. This doesn't replace your launcher like nova. So I want to keep my blinkfeed but have different icons this is what I need. And who cares about drawer icons lol. U spend the time on your home screen. Wow.
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Why did you quote me?
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I dont understand why this app change all incon except the appdrawer one ( not the icons in app-drawer, but the appdrawer icon itself in home, the one with dots..)

Adding an "App Drawer" icon to the default Pixel Launcher

Hi all,
I would love the ability to be able to add a simple "All Apps" icon in the center of the dock like the old GEL launcher had. I know that Nova and Action Launcher can do this, but I like the barebones aspect of the Pixel launcher and would like to continue using that. Does anyone know if this is possible? I know there used to be an application in the play store that would add this shortcut to the pixel launcher last year, but that app appears to have disappeared. (I know there are some third party app launchers in the play store, but none of them are blazingly fast)
Only with launcher, sry mate
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Best workaround I could find, which is not really perfect but hey see screenshot
Download Nova launcher but don't set it as default. On pixel launcher, add a widget -> Nova action -> app drawer
You may have some few times you come back through Nova homepage this way when pressing home. Give it a try your self.
If I have some time I could see if there's a better way to do it by properly calling the app drawer..
So -- you can make Nova as bare bones as you want to. Any particular reason why you don't want to use Nova, configured to look and feel just like the Pixel launcher? It seems like the best option for what you want.
I know it doesn't replace a button, but tapping the arrow above the dock takes you to app drawer. How do you feel about this?

how to do quick app shortcuts?

is there a way to send quick messages by long pressing app icon like on regular Android 8.0 and iOS 3d touch? figured this would be a standard on miui
You'll need to change launchers to gain this feature. I use rootless pixel launcher.
Are the new gesture navigation options still available with a different launcher?
jhester1967 said:
Are the new gesture navigation options still available with a different launcher?
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Yep they work just fine.

Shortcut App that lets you change icons?

I have tried several with no luck and for whatever reason any 3rd party launcher seems to not consistently work, ie default launcher gets "un-selected". So anyone using a shortcut maker that allows you to select an image?
I've had no problems with Nova Launcher. I use the Samsung swipe up navigation gestures and all seems great.
Guyinlaca said:
I've had no problems with Nova Launcher. I use the Samsung swipe up navigation gestures and all seems great.
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If you install goodlock (and the taskchanger sub app) from the Samsung app store then all of the gestures work reliably

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