OnePlus was once known for providing faster updates. But unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. With an increase in its product offerings, the brand began to grow slower in delivering updates. As a result, its devices are now mostly out of date, in terms of security patches. Also, the company is yet to deliver the stable Android 11 update for its 2019 flagships. But ahead of it, the firm has updated the OxygenOS 11’s OnePlus launcher to run on older devices.

OxygenOS 11 is the latest version of OnePlus’ mobile operating system based on Android 11. It brings a redesigned UI, which happens to be similar to Samsung’s One UI. Also, the stock launcher gets a visual overhaul.

This new launcher is only available for OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 11, such as OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. But not anymore as the brand has rolled out a new updated build on the Play Store with version number 5.x.

The new update adds support for OnePlus phones running OxygneOS 10 (Android 10). But for some reason, it is not supported the brand’s budget handsets – OnePlus N10 5G and OnePlus N100. However, a company spokesperson has confirmed Android Police that the launcher will be made available for these two devices later this week.

That means only users of the following OnePlus smartphones can install the latest OnePlus launcher from the Google Play Store.

• OnePlus Nord
• OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 6
• OnePlus 6T

Lastly, as far as new features are concerned, the updated OnePlus launcher brings redesigned OnePus Shelf, Google Discover integration, new quick search gesture, and more.

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A new feature is now available for OnePlus users in India. Called OnePlus Scout, it allows users to search for almost anything from a single search bar. The new feature comes with the new version of the OnePlus Launcher.

Before, you could only search for apps using the search bar available in the launcher. However, with OnePlus Scout, users can now search for files, contacts, locations, restaurants, and public spots. It doesn’t end there. You can also search for news and weather updates from the web and even solve math problems by accessing the Calculator app on the phone according to XDA-Developers.

OnePlus Scout is available with version 4.7.2_200818175549 of the One Plus launcher app. After the update, you will be greeted with a setup menu for the feature. It will request for permission to access your contacts, storage, and location. As you can see, it doesn’t request access to your messages, so sadly, you will not be able to search for info from there.

OxygenOS is known for its customizations and OnePlus allows you to customize certain features of OnePlus Scout. You can choose to have all the apps display when you enter the app drawer or just the search bar. You can also choose whether search results should be from other installed apps or also from the web. There is also a toggle for enabling search tips.

OnePlus Scout is a nice feature and one we hope will be available for other markets. We hope OnePlus announces a wider rollout soon.

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OnePlus launcher is the default home app on OnePlus smartphones. In the latest version, the brand has implemented a quick toggle on the left pane to switch between Google Discover and OnePlus Shelf.

Unlike most other launchers out there, the OnePlus launcher comes with OnePlus Shelf, which offers quick access to certain apps and functionalities. But with the launch of OnePlus 8 series, the brand replaced it with Google Discover. 

However, the shelf returned again last month with a new way to access – a swipe-down gesture. But now, in OnePlus launcher v4.5.6, the brand has added a quick toggle to access it.

This quick toggle is not available for all users on OnePlus launcher v4.5.6 as it seems to be a server-side update. As you can see from the 9to5Google YouTube video embedded above, the toggle appears on the top right corner on the left side pane.

The implementation is neat as users can now change between Google Discover feed and the old OnePlus shelf with a simple tap. 

The brand has a made good decision in this regard as though most users prefer Google Discover with recommended news and updates, there are certain users who make use of the OnePlus Shelf.

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OnePlus is well-known for its OxygenOS Android skin apart from the great hardware it makes. The company’s phones come with OnePlus Launcher as default. Recently, the brand updated it to version 4.4.2, which brings a revamped app switcher view to improve the overall experience.

Previously, the app switcher on Android used to be a core feature of the operating system. Hence, if an OEM wants to tweak it, they had to release an OTA update. It is still the same with heavy-skinned Android skins like MIUI, EMUI, and ColorOS to name a few. 

But the phones running near-stock Android 10 like OxygenOS simply require a launcher app update from the Google Play Store to bring changes. That’s what OnePlus has done with the OnePlus Launcher v4.4.2 as the app switcher is now part of the device’s launcher rather than the core software as earlier.

The new update changes the overall look of the app switcher on OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 10. The running apps now have their icons below them for better clarity with their names at the top. Also, there is a new ‘CLOSE APPS’ button replacing the old circular icon with a cross. Further, the user has to now long press on the desired app to access the menu for multi-window and pinning as the three-dot menu has been removed.

If you are an OnePlus user, then make sure to update the OnePlus Launcher to v4.4.2 from the Google Play Store to experience the new changes.

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OnePlus is popularly known for its premium smartphones featuring refined OxygenOS and some dedicated applications like OnePlus Camera, OnePlus Gallery, and OnePlus Launcher. These applications possess compelling features while ensuring a bug-free experience. The stock-Android like experience makes these apps favorite among most of the users. These feature-rich applications often attract non-OnePlus users. We have got a hands-on modified OnePlus Launcher APK that is compatible with all Android devices.

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OxygenOS is one of the most refined Android Skins available right now. The company has worked effectively on every tiny feature of the OxygenOS. Due to such refinement, the OxygenOS offers blazing-fast performance while offering some additional features that are usually a part of custom ROMs. OxygenOS features a night mode theme, fast performance, and few apps that enhance the premium experience on OnePlus smartphones. However, now the users can download and install OnePlus Launcher on any Android device.

OnePlus Launcher Features

OnePlus launcher is a powerful utility app officially compatible with all OnePlus smartphones. It has received various new features overtime via upgrades. It features much-needed tweaks while maintaining the premium features. Here are some major OnePlus Launcher features:

• Wallpaper, Icon Pack and App Shortcuts support.
• Left-Side shelf for weather information, notes, recent Apps, storage stats, and parking location, cricket card, wallet, zen mode, and dashboard.
• Support for third-party widgets in home screen or Left-Side shelf.
• Ability to Hide Apps

These are some inbuilt features of OnePlus Launcher which are usually absent from any other stock launcher. Let’ss see below the way to get it on any Android smartphone.

Note: The modified APK is compatible with devices running Android 8.0 or newer.

Download OnePlus Launcher

It is quite easy to sideload an external APK on Android smartphones. The users just need to enable installation from “unknown sources” on the smartphone. Grab the APK from the link below:

Download OnePlus Launcher APK

Steps to Install OnePlus Launcher

Note: If you’re installing any external apk for the first time, then you need to enable installation from “unknown sources” by heading to the device settings.

1. Download the OnePlus Launcher APK from the link above.
2. Tap on the APK file and Install OnePlus Launcher.
3. Tap on the Home button, and then select the OnePlus Launcher as default.
4. Enjoy!

We hope you have successfully installed the OnePlus Launcher successfully on your non-OnePlus smartphone. If you have any problem, then do let us know via the comments below.

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Stability is the primary feature of OnePlus’s OxygenOS. OnePlus always tend to provide stable and meaningful features to its smartphone users. There’s a whole lot of OnePlus Apps that are solely present for OnePlus smartphones on the Play Store. However, despite enormous efforts from OnePlus developers to provide the new experiences, the users are missing Google Feed on OnePlus Launcher. In today’s writeup, we will guide you on how to get Google Feed feature on OnePlus Launcher.

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Google Feed, aka Discover tab, is now homepage for Google mobile app. It showcases news topics, videos, and podcasts based on your personal searches and interests. It is even denoted as a personalized newsfeed that shows what matters to you. Google Feed Magisk Module can show you the weather information and some other useful information. It replaced Google Now a few years ago and offered a whole new service with improved features.

Unlike the Pixel devices, the new Google Feed is not available on the swipe for OnePlus devices. The user either needs to use Nova Launcher or can get the new modded OnePlus launcher for Google Feed. Root access is necessary for modded OnePlus Launcher to work flawlessly without any issue.

Advantages of using Modded OnePlus Launcher

1. Get Access to OnePlus Shelf
2. OnePlus Launcher’s inbuilt features work flawlessly
3. Ability to toggle the Google Feed and OnePlus Shelf.
4. Native icons and features availability

Steps to get the Google Feed on OnePlus device

Make sure you have the root access via Magisk. The Magisk module let the new launcher to use OnePlus Shelf. The user can tweak from the settings to either use Google Feed or OnePlus Shelf. Now, Follow the steps below carefully to get the Discover Feed on OnePlus device:

1. Uninstall the OnePlus Launcher by going into the Settings>Apps.
   (Note: The OnePlus Launcher will only uninstall the latest updates, and will return to the factory version.)
2. Head over to the Google Play Store > OnePlus Launcher > Tap 3-dot button on the top right corner.
3. Display the auto-update by unticking the ‘Enable auto-update’ checkbox.
4. Now, Download and enable the Magisk module for OnePlus Google Feed Module.
5. To Enable, Open Magisk Manager App>Open Main UI > Tap Menu on Left>Head to Modules Section > hit plus button and locate the OnePlus Google Feed module zip.
6. Tap the “Reboot” button to restart the smartphone.
7. After a restart, You can enable the Google Feed by tapping the Home Settings > Left Most screen.
8. That’s it!

From now on, whenever you will swipe to the left, you’ll see Google-Feed instead of the OnePlus Shelf. You can easily toggle between both things. However, Google Feed appears to be more useful for me. What’s yours?

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