How to Use Dual Launchers on Pixel Fold/Pixel 9 Pro Fold

In this guide, we will show you the steps to use dual launchers on your Pixel Fold/Pixel 9 Pro Fold. When it comes to foldable devices, then there are quite a few noteworthy players in the market, however, the offering from the South Korean conglomerate [Samsung] and the Chinese smartphone manufacturer [OnePlus] have firmly established themselves as the top contenders among the buyers.

So it was always going to be a tough task for an OEM to make a late entry to this segment and make their presence felt. However, when the OEM in question is Google, then one should expect a few exceptions to the aforementioned statement. And that has indeed been the case. While it might not offer the absolute best hardware in the foldable segment, but its software is definitely worthy of praise

A clean stock OS with just the right amount of features [including a slew of nifty AI tweaks] and bereft of bloatware spells a fast and snappy usage experience. Out of the box, you get the Pixel Launcher which is sufficient to get the job done for many [it is among the very few launchers that is able to show screens 1 and 2 side by side when the device is unfolded].

However, if you are among those set of users who wish to customize and tweak their launcher, then this de-facto launcher might leave you disappointed. So what could be done? Well, there does exist a nifty workaround using which you can use dual launchers on the Pixel Fold 1 and 2. So without any further ado, let’s check it out.

How to Use Dual Launchers on Pixel Fold/Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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To carry out this task, we will be using a combination of Pixel Launcher and Nova Launcher. In this regard, the tweak will launch the Nova Launcher when the device is closed/folded and the Pixel Launcher when opened/unfolded. It does so by using the hinge state of the device. Moreover, while we are using Pixle and Nova, you are free to use any two launchers of your choice. So with that in mind, let’s get started. [Credits: Reddit User Ok_Paper_5827]

  1. To begin with, download and install Tasker and AutoTools from below: Tasker: Play Store [Paid|Full] | Official Website [Free|Trial] AutoTools: Play Store [Free]
  2. Then launch Tasker and proceed with on-screen instructions to set it up.
  3. Now go to this link and “Import” the Fold Dual Launcher Tasker profile.
  4. Once that is done, set AutoTools as the default launcher on your device.
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