Google’s new Pixel smartphones have increased some genuine fame appropriate from its launch. The top-notch hardware, unique design and the latest Android update have made sure that people take notice of the very first “made by Google” phones. Be that as it may, what truly supported the ubiquity of the Google Pixel was the exclusivity of features. Yes, the new Pixel gadgets accompanied some truly cool elite elements, that aren’t even accessible for Nexus gadgets.

We are positively awed with the exceptional elements in the Google Pixel and on the off chance that you are as well, you more likely than not thought about whether there is an approach to get the Pixel includes on your Android cell phone. All things considered, as you may have speculated, this article is about how you can get Pixel highlights on any Android gadget. Before we get on with it, how about we investigate what’s new on the Google Pixel.

Note: You should be able to get various Pixel features if you are running Android 7.0, 6.0 and even 5.0. We’ve mentioned the specific requirements for each feature. If you’re rooted, it’ll be super easy for you. However, there are some features that won’t require root.

What’s New on Google Pixel?

Google 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’s a quick list of the exclusive features:

• Pixel Launcher
• Google Assistant
• Unlimited Google Photos Backup
• New Support Tab in Settings with screen share functionality
• Google Camera App with EIS 2.0 and many new Pro photography features
• Wallpaper picker with new wallpapers and sounds
• Smart Storage – will automatically remove old backed up photos/videos
• Android 7.1

So, that’s a quite luring list of exclusive features for the Pixel. We can get some of these features on our phone. So, let’s dig in.

1. Boot Animation:

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.

Requirements: 

• Rooted device
• Android 5.0 and above

We’ll install the Pixel boot animation via a flushable zip file. 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.

Download Link: Android Nougat Boot Animation

Source: By PlayerZ_ZawZaw on XDA.

2. Pixel Launcher:

Going onto the launcher that is particularly created for straightforwardness and usability – 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.

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 “Unknown sources” in Settings->Security. Also, the launcher might not work as well on every Android device, so keep your expectations low.

Requirements:

• Android 5.0 and above

Download Link: Pixel Launcher [APK]

3. Google Assitant:

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.

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.

Requirements:

• Android 7.0 and above
• Rooted device

4. Pixel Style Navigation Bar:

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.

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.

The size of the navigation bar image should match the one your smartphone. You can check that by taking a screenshot or else Navbar apps will show you the dimensions.

Now, make sure you use an image editing tool that supports transparent editing as shown above. It is a screenshot taken on Photoshop for my 1080p display phone. I’ll 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’ll need to make sure the height is correct. The dimension is 1080x144px. Also, the image format should be PNG. And, you’ll also have to create a navbar for landscape mode too.

So, after you’ve created your image, you just have to upload it to the app. And, select the custom image.

You’ll get more information in the source linked below.

Requirements:

• Android 5.0 and above
• Image editing tool like Photoshop or similar

Download Links: Navbar Apps | 1080p Navbar PNG Image.

Source: By FaserF on XDA

5. Google Phone Dialer:

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.

Sadly, the new dialer app can’t be installed on non-Nexus devices. The latest APK update is available on APK Mirror. But, it won’t install.

So, there’s a workaround you can apply on your phone. It’s a flashable zip file which contains the necessary framework needed to install the app. The zip file contains the APK, which will be installed as a system app. The below-attached download link contains Phone Dialer V5.1 which is available on the Pixel. However, you’ll have to flash it through a custom recovery on a rooted Android device.

Requirements: 

• Android 6.0 and above
• Rooted device
• Custom Recovery to Flash the zip file

Download Link: Google Phone Dialer V5.1 with Framework

Source: By fadeout on XDA

From the above-linked source, you can even download other older versions of the Google dialer app if the current one seems buggy on your phone. Thereafter, you need to give the app necessary permissions so that it can read the contacts. You can then further set it as the default dialer (if you want to).

6. Google Camera:

Google released its latest and greatest update for Google Camera during the N Preview and it comes pre-installed on the new Pixel devices. The new camera app update brings a number of cool changes and additions. Here is what’s new:

• New flattened settings layout
• New zoom animation when tapping a photo to view it from the viewfinder
• New look for Timer/HDR/Flash toggles
• New HDR “processing” animation
• Volume key action can now be specified: Shutter (default), Zoom or Volume
• You can now swipe left to right to pull out the menu.
• Navigation buttons dim slightly when you open the app.

The APK for Google Camera v4.1 is available for download but with a slight caveat. It only works on Android 7.0+ devices. And, there’s no way to get it working on the older devices.

Requirements:

• OS: Android 7.0 and above

Download Link: Google Camera V4.1

7. Pixel Icon Pack:

Well, it won’t be an ultimate Pixel encounter without the ideal symbol pack. Android 7.1 on the Pixel brings adjusted symbols, which look truly great. The uplifting news is, there’s a symbol pack accessible on the Play Store that emulates the new adjusted symbols in the Pixel. Notwithstanding, you should utilize an outsider launcher application like Nova, which gives you a chance to change symbol packs. We’ll prescribe you to utilize Nova Launcher, as it additionally brings Nougat’s adjusted envelope styles.

Requirement:

• Android 4.0 and above

Download Link: Pixel Icon Pack

8. Pixel Wallpapers:

Well, you might have noticed that the wallpapers option in the Pixel Launcher crashes when you tap on it. Well, that’s because you need to have the new Wallpapers app by Google. With this app, you get different wallpapers in different categories and a feature to update your home screen daily with a new wallpaper. The Wallpapers app is available on the Play Store.

Requirement:

• Android 4.1 and above

Download Link: Wallpapers by Google 

9. 3D Touch Inspired Quick Shortcuts:

Android 7.1 brings a 3D Touch like feature that provides app shortcuts when an app icon is long-pressed. You can easily get this feature by entering Nova Launcher’s Beta program. The latest Beta build of Nova Launcher (Version 5.0-beta8) contains Pixel-like app shortcuts. So, all you have to do is just enter the beta program from Play Store. Otherwise, you can even grab the. apk from APKMirror.

Requirement:

• Android 4.1 and above

Get the Pixel Experience on your Android Device

Android is all about customization and tweaking your way through different features. And, that’s what we did here. Android updates have always been a problem and chances are, most of us won’t get the Android 7.1 update and some great features in the Pixel will remain exclusive to it.