Google makes Android, but now it makes its own phones too. The new Pixel was announced it new flagship devices – Pixel and Pixel XL. The hardware is decent along with the software. The UI is pleasing with a new set of rounded home screen icons that you cannot get anywhere else. But these Pixel exclusive icons did not stay exclusive for very long. LlabTooFeR leaked the Pixel’s firmware and a Reddit users extracted those exclusive icons. Now you can get those icons on any Android device. Here’s how to get Google Pixel icons.
How to get Google Pixel icons
Reqirements:
- Awesome Icons
- File manager (should support .zip files)
- Google Pixel’s icons
Step 1: Download the icon pack from the link provided above. Click on the link and the download should start immediately.
Step 2: Extract the icons. Open your preferred file manager and navigate to the Download folder. Extract the PixelLauncherIcons.zip file.
Step 3: Now, install the Awesome Icons app and open it.
Step 4: Make sure your current launcher is selected from the menu located at the top of the screen.
Step 5: Tap on the icons next to the apps mentioned below. These are the only rounded icons Google has for the Pixel at this moment.
- Calculator
- Camera
- Contacts
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Google Messenger
- Google Photos
- Google Search
- Hangouts
- Newsstand
- Phone
- Play Books
- Play Games
- Play Movies & TV
- Play Music
- Settings
- Voice Search
- YouTube
Step 6: Now, tap under the Icons then select Picture. Choose the appropriate icon from the extracted folder.
Step 7: Make sure the area cover the entire icon. Tap on Crop and then on OK.
Step 8: Repeat the same process for all the remaining icons.
Note: These icons will not appear on your device’s app drawer; only on your home screen.
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