TryLawnchair Launcherinstead, a malleable, sort-of-DIY version of the Pixel launcher.
It also doesnt require root, and its effortless to useno previous experience required.
Heres a primer on how to get started customizing your Androids phone interface with Lawnchair.
Note: This article covers customization with Lawnchair V2, which is currently in its alpha stage.
To ensure you have the latest version, download Lawnchair V2 from trusted sources like LawnchairsGoogle+ communityandAPK Mirror.
If youre on Oreo and above, an option will appear for this after installing the APK.
Customizing your own Lawnchair Launcher look is easy.
Tap on Themes to get started.
Note that this only applies to the general interface and the app drawer.
The notifications shade follows whatever option you set in Androids system controls.
Customize your icons
There are several ways to customize the app icons in Lawnchair Launcher.
The changes will immediately propagate across the interface, from the home screen to the utility drawer.
Choose from the seven options available, then be sure to choose the Generation adaptive icons option below that.
Now, head to the Desktop tweaks to customize what your icons will look like on the home screen.
The feature does not work with live wallpapers.
Under Desktop > Layout, tap off the option to display the Google app.
Note that this feature requires enabling the voice search bar.
Play around with the different options available here until you like what you see.
Lawnchair Launcher makes this part of the interface entirely customizable under the app drawer prefs menu.
In the Lawnchair options panel, tap on Gestures to begin perusing the list.
If you dont like something, you might turn it off.
In the Lawnchair configs menu, scroll to the bottom and tap on Backups to preserve your interface customizations.
If you oughta restore your setup, theres a button to do that, too.
