What\u2019s New on Google Pixel?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nGoogle Pixel is the first phone that comes with Android 7.1. Though, as mentioned earlier there are many features that are exclusive to Pixel only. Here\u2019s a quick list of the exclusive features:<\/p>\n
\n- Pixel Launcher<\/li>\n
- Google Assistant<\/li>\n
- Unlimited Google Photos Backup<\/li>\n
- New Support Tab in Settings with screen share functionality<\/li>\n
- Google\u00a0Camera App with EIS 2.0 and many new Pro photography features<\/li>\n
- Wallpaper picker with new wallpapers and sounds<\/li>\n
- Smart Storage \u2013 will automatically remove old backed up photos\/videos<\/li>\n
- Android 7.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So, that\u2019s a quite luring list of exclusive features for the Pixel. We can get some of these features on our phone. So, let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n
1. Boot Animation:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-301.png\")
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Back when I got into rooting and customizing my Android gadgets, changing the boot animation was one of the things I enjoyed. Every new iteration of Android brings in a new boot animation for us to enjoy. Be that as it may, I was not exceptionally satisfied with the one we got on Android Nougat. I believe Marshmallow’s boot activity was better however we truly like the Google boot movement in Pixel.<\/p>\n
Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We\u2019ll install the Pixel boot animation via a flushable zip file<\/strong>. So, you can install it through a custom recovery. Or else, you can just place it in the root folder of your device as explained here. Now, there are two boot animations. One with the black background and the other with white. So, choose accordingly.<\/p>\nDownload Link:\u00a0Android Nougat Boot Animation<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSource: <\/strong>By\u00a0PlayerZ_ZawZaw\u00a0on XDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Pixel Launcher:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-243.png\")
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Going onto the launcher that is particularly created for straightforwardness and usability \u2013 Pixel Launcher. It doesn’t wear any components to get amped up for however its rich plan ought to draw enough for the normal clients. The swipe-up motion to open the application drawer and brisk look for applications are very helpful. Google look bar is supplanted with a more articulate Google logo on the upper left. Furthermore, aside from being easy to use, I ought to state that it’s simple on the battery as well.<\/p>\n
The APK is available on APKMirror and you can just download it and install on your device. However, before you do that, do make sure to enable \u201cUnknown sources<\/strong>\u201d in Settings->Security<\/strong>. Also, the launcher might not work as well on every Android device, so keep your expectations low.<\/p>\nRequirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Link:<\/strong>\u00a0Pixel Launcher [APK]<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n3. Google Assitant:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-227.png\")
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Google right hand is one of those restrictive elements that makes Google Pixel a must-buy smartphone. The voice colleague has supplanted Google Now and keeping in mind that we experienced it with Allo, the undeniable Assistant is far more intelligent and utilitarian. You can utilize it as your wellbeing master, climate estimate columnist, as a Wikipedia, Travel control or simply mess around with it playing games. The opportunities are endless, as Google begins taking off new updates for it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All things considered, surprisingly this Pixel-no one but highlight can be effortlessly empowered on your Android 7.0 controlled telephone with only a couple changes. We’ve officially shared a guide on the best way to empower Google Assitant on your telephone, so you ought to look at that. Additionally, on the off chance that you get utilizing it, do experiment with some cool Google Assistant traps.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 7.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Pixel Style Navigation Bar:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-206.png\")
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The other interesting change we get to see is the navigation bar at the bottom. The icons now are filled in with white and the home base has another round outline. It likewise shows a liveliness when the Google Assistant is activated.<\/p>\n
All things considered, you can get this navigation bar on your Android without root. There’s additionally a root technique. Be that as it may, here we’ll demonstrate to you the non-root one. We’ll be utilizing an application named Navbar Apps, which enables you to set custom pictures for your route bar and for that, we’ll be making a custom picture of the Pixel route bar. Nonetheless, do remember that the capacity to set custom pictures in the route bar is just accessible in the paid form of the application.<\/p>\n
The size of the navigation bar image should match the one your smartphone. You can check that by taking a screenshot<\/strong> or else Navbar apps will show you the dimensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-188.png\")
<\/p>\n
Now, make sure you use an image editing tool that supports transparent<\/strong> editing as shown above. It is a screenshot taken on Photoshop for my 1080p display phone. I\u2019ll link my image down below in the downloads. So, if your device has got a 1080p display, you can use it for your phone. However, you\u2019ll need to make sure the height is correct. The dimension is 1080x144px. Also, the image format should be PNG<\/strong>. And, you\u2019ll also have to create a navbar for landscape mode too.<\/p>\nSo, after you\u2019ve created your image, you just have to upload it to the app. And, select the custom image.<\/p>\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-170.png\")
<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll get more information in the source linked below.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Image editing tool like Photoshop or similar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Links:\u00a0<\/strong>Navbar<\/strong> <\/span>Apps<\/a> | 1080p Navbar PNG Image.<\/p>\nSource:<\/strong>\u00a0By FaserF<\/strong><\/span> on XDA<\/a><\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n5. Google Phone Dialer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAndroid 7.1 on the Google Pixel brings a new dialer, which packs in a new caller UI that matches the one in Google Duo.<\/p>\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-148.png\")
<\/p>\n
Sadly, the new dialer app\u00a0can\u2019t be installed on non-Nexus devices<\/strong>. The latest APK update is available on APK Mirror<\/a>. But, it won\u2019t install.<\/p>\nSo, there\u2019s a\u00a0workaround you can apply on your phone. It\u2019s a flashable zip file which contains the necessary framework needed to install the app<\/strong>. The zip file contains the APK, which will be installed as a system app.\u00a0The below-attached download link\u00a0contains Phone Dialer V5.1<\/strong> which is available on the Pixel. However, you\u2019ll have to flash it through a custom recovery on a rooted Android device.<\/p>\nRequirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 6.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Custom Recovery to Flash the zip file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So, that\u2019s a quite luring list of exclusive features for the Pixel. We can get some of these features on our phone. So, let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n
1. Boot Animation:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
Back when I got into rooting and customizing my Android gadgets, changing the boot animation was one of the things I enjoyed. Every new iteration of Android brings in a new boot animation for us to enjoy. Be that as it may, I was not exceptionally satisfied with the one we got on Android Nougat. I believe Marshmallow’s boot activity was better however we truly like the Google boot movement in Pixel.<\/p>\n
Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We\u2019ll install the Pixel boot animation via a flushable zip file<\/strong>. So, you can install it through a custom recovery. Or else, you can just place it in the root folder of your device as explained here. Now, there are two boot animations. One with the black background and the other with white. So, choose accordingly.<\/p>\nDownload Link:\u00a0Android Nougat Boot Animation<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSource: <\/strong>By\u00a0PlayerZ_ZawZaw\u00a0on XDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Pixel Launcher:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
Going onto the launcher that is particularly created for straightforwardness and usability \u2013 Pixel Launcher. It doesn’t wear any components to get amped up for however its rich plan ought to draw enough for the normal clients. The swipe-up motion to open the application drawer and brisk look for applications are very helpful. Google look bar is supplanted with a more articulate Google logo on the upper left. Furthermore, aside from being easy to use, I ought to state that it’s simple on the battery as well.<\/p>\n
The APK is available on APKMirror and you can just download it and install on your device. However, before you do that, do make sure to enable \u201cUnknown sources<\/strong>\u201d in Settings->Security<\/strong>. Also, the launcher might not work as well on every Android device, so keep your expectations low.<\/p>\nRequirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Link:<\/strong>\u00a0Pixel Launcher [APK]<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n3. Google Assitant:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
Google right hand is one of those restrictive elements that makes Google Pixel a must-buy smartphone. The voice colleague has supplanted Google Now and keeping in mind that we experienced it with Allo, the undeniable Assistant is far more intelligent and utilitarian. You can utilize it as your wellbeing master, climate estimate columnist, as a Wikipedia, Travel control or simply mess around with it playing games. The opportunities are endless, as Google begins taking off new updates for it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All things considered, surprisingly this Pixel-no one but highlight can be effortlessly empowered on your Android 7.0 controlled telephone with only a couple changes. We’ve officially shared a guide on the best way to empower Google Assitant on your telephone, so you ought to look at that. Additionally, on the off chance that you get utilizing it, do experiment with some cool Google Assistant traps.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 7.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Pixel Style Navigation Bar:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
The other interesting change we get to see is the navigation bar at the bottom. The icons now are filled in with white and the home base has another round outline. It likewise shows a liveliness when the Google Assistant is activated.<\/p>\n
All things considered, you can get this navigation bar on your Android without root. There’s additionally a root technique. Be that as it may, here we’ll demonstrate to you the non-root one. We’ll be utilizing an application named Navbar Apps, which enables you to set custom pictures for your route bar and for that, we’ll be making a custom picture of the Pixel route bar. Nonetheless, do remember that the capacity to set custom pictures in the route bar is just accessible in the paid form of the application.<\/p>\n
The size of the navigation bar image should match the one your smartphone. You can check that by taking a screenshot<\/strong> or else Navbar apps will show you the dimensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Now, make sure you use an image editing tool that supports transparent<\/strong> editing as shown above. It is a screenshot taken on Photoshop for my 1080p display phone. I\u2019ll link my image down below in the downloads. So, if your device has got a 1080p display, you can use it for your phone. However, you\u2019ll need to make sure the height is correct. The dimension is 1080x144px. Also, the image format should be PNG<\/strong>. And, you\u2019ll also have to create a navbar for landscape mode too.<\/p>\nSo, after you\u2019ve created your image, you just have to upload it to the app. And, select the custom image.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll get more information in the source linked below.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Image editing tool like Photoshop or similar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Links:\u00a0<\/strong>Navbar<\/strong> <\/span>Apps<\/a> | 1080p Navbar PNG Image.<\/p>\nSource:<\/strong>\u00a0By FaserF<\/strong><\/span> on XDA<\/a><\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n5. Google Phone Dialer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nAndroid 7.1 on the Google Pixel brings a new dialer, which packs in a new caller UI that matches the one in Google Duo.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sadly, the new dialer app\u00a0can\u2019t be installed on non-Nexus devices<\/strong>. The latest APK update is available on APK Mirror<\/a>. But, it won\u2019t install.<\/p>\nSo, there\u2019s a\u00a0workaround you can apply on your phone. It\u2019s a flashable zip file which contains the necessary framework needed to install the app<\/strong>. The zip file contains the APK, which will be installed as a system app.\u00a0The below-attached download link\u00a0contains Phone Dialer V5.1<\/strong> which is available on the Pixel. However, you\u2019ll have to flash it through a custom recovery on a rooted Android device.<\/p>\nRequirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Android 6.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Custom Recovery to Flash the zip file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n- \n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We\u2019ll install the Pixel boot animation via a flushable zip file<\/strong>. So, you can install it through a custom recovery. Or else, you can just place it in the root folder of your device as explained here. Now, there are two boot animations. One with the black background and the other with white. So, choose accordingly.<\/p>\n
Download Link:\u00a0Android Nougat Boot Animation<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Source: <\/strong>By\u00a0PlayerZ_ZawZaw\u00a0on XDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n
2. Pixel Launcher:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nGoing onto the launcher that is particularly created for straightforwardness and usability \u2013 Pixel Launcher. It doesn’t wear any components to get amped up for however its rich plan ought to draw enough for the normal clients. The swipe-up motion to open the application drawer and brisk look for applications are very helpful. Google look bar is supplanted with a more articulate Google logo on the upper left. Furthermore, aside from being easy to use, I ought to state that it’s simple on the battery as well.<\/p>\n
The APK is available on APKMirror and you can just download it and install on your device. However, before you do that, do make sure to enable \u201cUnknown sources<\/strong>\u201d in Settings->Security<\/strong>. Also, the launcher might not work as well on every Android device, so keep your expectations low.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Link:<\/strong>\u00a0Pixel Launcher [APK]<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
3. Google Assitant:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nGoogle right hand is one of those restrictive elements that makes Google Pixel a must-buy smartphone. The voice colleague has supplanted Google Now and keeping in mind that we experienced it with Allo, the undeniable Assistant is far more intelligent and utilitarian. You can utilize it as your wellbeing master, climate estimate columnist, as a Wikipedia, Travel control or simply mess around with it playing games. The opportunities are endless, as Google begins taking off new updates for it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All things considered, surprisingly this Pixel-no one but highlight can be effortlessly empowered on your Android 7.0 controlled telephone with only a couple changes. We’ve officially shared a guide on the best way to empower Google Assitant on your telephone, so you ought to look at that. Additionally, on the off chance that you get utilizing it, do experiment with some cool Google Assistant traps.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Android 7.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Pixel Style Navigation Bar:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nThe other interesting change we get to see is the navigation bar at the bottom. The icons now are filled in with white and the home base has another round outline. It likewise shows a liveliness when the Google Assistant is activated.<\/p>\n
All things considered, you can get this navigation bar on your Android without root. There’s additionally a root technique. Be that as it may, here we’ll demonstrate to you the non-root one. We’ll be utilizing an application named Navbar Apps, which enables you to set custom pictures for your route bar and for that, we’ll be making a custom picture of the Pixel route bar. Nonetheless, do remember that the capacity to set custom pictures in the route bar is just accessible in the paid form of the application.<\/p>\n
The size of the navigation bar image should match the one your smartphone. You can check that by taking a screenshot<\/strong> or else Navbar apps will show you the dimensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nNow, make sure you use an image editing tool that supports transparent<\/strong> editing as shown above. It is a screenshot taken on Photoshop for my 1080p display phone. I\u2019ll link my image down below in the downloads. So, if your device has got a 1080p display, you can use it for your phone. However, you\u2019ll need to make sure the height is correct. The dimension is 1080x144px. Also, the image format should be PNG<\/strong>. And, you\u2019ll also have to create a navbar for landscape mode too.<\/p>\n
So, after you\u2019ve created your image, you just have to upload it to the app. And, select the custom image.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll get more information in the source linked below.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Image editing tool like Photoshop or similar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Download Links:\u00a0<\/strong>Navbar<\/strong> <\/span>Apps<\/a> | 1080p Navbar PNG Image.<\/p>\n
Source:<\/strong>\u00a0By FaserF<\/strong><\/span> on XDA<\/a><\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n
5. Google Phone Dialer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Android 7.1 on the Google Pixel brings a new dialer, which packs in a new caller UI that matches the one in Google Duo.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nSadly, the new dialer app\u00a0can\u2019t be installed on non-Nexus devices<\/strong>. The latest APK update is available on APK Mirror<\/a>. But, it won\u2019t install.<\/p>\n
So, there\u2019s a\u00a0workaround you can apply on your phone. It\u2019s a flashable zip file which contains the necessary framework needed to install the app<\/strong>. The zip file contains the APK, which will be installed as a system app.\u00a0The below-attached download link\u00a0contains Phone Dialer V5.1<\/strong> which is available on the Pixel. However, you\u2019ll have to flash it through a custom recovery on a rooted Android device.<\/p>\n
Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Android 6.0 and above<\/li>\n
- Rooted device<\/li>\n
- Custom Recovery to Flash the zip file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Android 5.0 and above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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