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How to Install and Use the Google Experience Launcher on Any Android Device

How to Install and Use the Google Experience Launcher on Any Android Device

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Page 1: How to Install and Use the Google Experience Launcher on Any Android Device

How to Install and Use the Google Experience Launcher on Any Android Device

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The Google Experience Launcher’s code is buried in the Google Search app. As of Google Search version 3.1.8, the Google Experience Launcher is capable of running on devices running Android 4.1 or newer.

Introduction

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• INSTALLATION1. To get the app, visit Android Police’s site and download the

‘com.google.android.launcher’ file from one of their mirrors. Either download it on your device or download it to your computer and copy it over. Enable the “Unknown Sources” option in the Security screen and sideload the app.

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2. After sideloading the APK file, tap your device’s home button and you’ll be able to choose the Google Search Launcher as your new launcher.

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• Using the Google Experience Launcher

The Google Experience Launcher is “always listening,” so you can simply say “OK Google” and start talking to search or perform a voice action.

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Google’s new launcher also integrates Google Now. Rather than requiring a swipe up from the home button.

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The look has been overhauled and now

offers a cleaner experience