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How to get the new Google Now launcher on any Android phone or tablet

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Feb 27, 2014, 7:31 AM

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How to get the new Google Now launcher on any Android phone or tablet

Google just released its new stock launcher in the Play Store, but it appears for download only on Nexus devices, and those Google Play Edition flagships you may or may not have. Fret not, as you can obtain the goodies that come with the Google Now Launcher on any Android device, too, though if you are running a custom ROM, you might experience some hiccups.

1. First off, you have to download the latest version of Search, and have it preinstalled on the gear, as it's an integral part of the experience.

2. Download the Google Now Launcher, and sideload it as an APK file, if you have anything different than the abovementioned Nexus and GPe devices.

3. Say "OK, Google", and start bothering the Mountain View brainiacs with quirky questions.

source: WillVerduzko (XDA-Devs)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.