Install Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk from Android 8.0 Oreo on any Android device [no root required]

In this short guide, you will be able to download and install Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk on any Android device without root.

Android 8.0 Oreo has been finally released for supported Nexus and Pixel devices. The Android 8.0 Oreo brought tons of new features, changes and modification in overall firmware, the Pixel launcher has been updated to v2.1 that brings some slight alterations such as the feature to swipe down to open the notifications shade and much more.

The official Pixel launcher on Google Play is limited to Pixel devices only but the Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk is modified by the developers that can be installed on any Android device without root. So you just need to download the Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk from the link below and install it manually on your device.

Also read: How to enable Google Assistant on any Android device

How to install Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk from Android 8.0 Oreo on any Android device

Download the Pixel Launcher v2.1 from Android 8.0 Oreo. Here

Now go to Settings > Security > Enable Unknown Sources

Transfer the downloaded Android 8.0 Oreo stock Pixel Launcher on your device storage.

Now open File Manager and choose the Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk to install it.

Once installed, press the Home button and choose the Pixel Launcher v2.1 apk as default.

That’s it! Give us your feedback.

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