Can you install Pixel launcher since Oreo on the 6P seeing as the Google Now launcher hasn't been updated in a long time.
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Nexus-N/Pixel XL ( 2016 )
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I really appreciate the help, including the videos and screenshots.
Unfortunately, my home screen settings (accessed by long-pressing on the home screen) do not have an app icon shape option. I also cannot download the Pixel launcher. When I view the launcher in the play store, instead of a download button I instead see a notice that says "Your device isn't compatible with this version."
Bah!
Unfortunately, my home screen settings (accessed by long-pressing on the home screen) do not have an app icon shape option. I also cannot download the Pixel launcher. When I view the launcher in the play store, instead of a download button I instead see a notice that says "Your device isn't compatible with this version."
Bah!
I'd recommend Lawnchair Launcher if you want a Pixel launcher experience. It's been developed by XDA folks and is fantastic. In fact, I'm using it on my Pixel XL as it's got more customization than even the Pixel stock launcher.
I tried it on my S8 and the nav buttons are greyed out. I couldn't figure out anything to change to fix it, so I went back to Nova Prime. But yeah, Lawnchair Launcher is a great and full-featured launcher.
Having had both sizes I do think the XL is the slightly better device. Its screen is a bit sharper and battery life is small bit better, however its not by a significant margin especially if price is a factor.
On sale at Newegg.
Pixel XL 128GB black $649.99
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA66S6D20519
Pixel 128GB black $609.99
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA66S6D20501
Pixel XL 128GB black $649.99
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA66S6D20519
Pixel 128GB black $609.99
https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA66S6D20501
I just saw, thanks. Still a bit steep.
Thinking of replacing some phones for my parents...
What type of screen was in the Pixel? I can't recall ever finding out? Was it OLED or LCD?
I remember not liking the screen on mine - was really vibrant almost retina burning - even with reduced brightness.
Hoping that isn't the case with the 2.
I remember not liking the screen on mine - was really vibrant almost retina burning - even with reduced brightness.
Hoping that isn't the case with the 2.
Yeah it's a Samsung Super AMOLED panel, but not the greatest one due to quite poor outdoor visibility which is awkward when you want to use that fantastic camera, and really oversaturated colours that sadly suffers when putting it into SRGB mode in developer options. It really needs a colour calibration tool. Hopefully Pixel 2 will be better.
Oh... edit.
Just found an app called display calibration and you simply click adjust and it auto calibrated your screen. It recognised my Pixel XL running Oreo then prompts you to restart.
I am now in SRGB mode with whites that are white and not yellow. It looks great finally and no retina burning colours ....
Additional edit ...
NOPE just a Placebo ...
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Yeah so did I for 15 seconds lol ...
Haha oops.
This is like me looking for a blue light filter or 'night mode' app for my Xperia.
Not having one baked into the OS is really really annoying and no app comes close to just swiping down and pressing. Nor do they look as good!
Yeah, I like the reduction in vibrancy, unfortunately it adds a yellow cast to the overall white balance.
But I am using it in SRGB anyway because I prefer more natural colours in video and photos etc.
