This essential feature is missing from Pixel Launcher, and I’m tired of it

Give me more control over my home screen layouts, Google.

May 3, 2025 - 15:08

This essential feature is missing from Pixel Launcher, and I’m tired of it

I often spend hours delicately tweaking my home screen, hand-picking each element and determining their best placement to ensure my device is perfect for my needs. This I do across all devices and launchers, even with Pixel Launcher. This makes the need to backup my various layouts especially important.

While I’ve previously written about how Pixel Launcher’s focus on minimalism has reduced distractions and improved my workflow on my Pixel 8, the default Google home experience still feels unfinished. It lacks several simple yet integral features that mature third-party Android launchers have offered for years, including a dedicated backup and restore feature.