Package
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Pixel Launcher
16device profiles
58observations
0user-facing hits
2 Jun 2026last seen
Package intelligence
Observed signing, permission, version and size signals from contributing devices - descriptive of that sample, not a verdict. These come from the v2 Package Search sync, which not every device has contributed to yet, so for some packages this detail is partial or not present at all.
2
signing certs
OEM-forked / varies
61
permissions
largest set observed
12.1 MB – 17.0 MB
APK size
33 – 10000
target SDK
10000 = current beta API level
13 → CinnamonBun
versions observed
7
device profiles
- Signed by Google's own signing key (the same key Google uses across devices), so it is a Google-provided preinstall that updates independently of the system image, though 2 different Google signing keys appear across the fleet.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 61 permissions: 3 runtime (user-granted), 30 signature or system-level, 9 install-time and 19 vendor or uncatalogued.
- Never reported as user-facing, so it runs as a background or system component rather than an app the user opens.
Declared permissions (61)
Largest permission set observed for this package. Text is Android's own published description where one exists; platform permissions Android does not document show their granted protection level (in grey) instead; vendor or unknown constants show the name only.
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
ACCESS_CONTEXTUAL_SEARCH |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
ACCESS_HIDDEN_PROFILES_FULL |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
ACCESS_SHORTCUTS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
BIND_APPWIDGET |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
CALL_PHONE |
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation, or dial carrier codes which cause incoming calls to be automatically forwarded to another number. |
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE |
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks. |
CONTROL_REMOTE_APP_TRANSITION_ANIMATIONS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
EXECUTE_APP_FUNCTIONS_SYSTEM |
- |
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR |
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
GET_TOP_ACTIVITY_INFO |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INTERNAL_SYSTEM_WINDOW |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_ACCESSIBILITY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_KEY_GESTURES |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MONITOR_INPUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
PERSONAL_CONTEXT_HOST_INSIGHT_SURFACE |
- |
PERSONAL_CONTEXT_PUBLISH_HINTS |
- |
PERSONAL_CONTEXT_READ_SETTINGS |
- |
PERSONAL_CONTEXT_RECEIVE_INSIGHTS |
- |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Allows the app to show notifications |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
Allows an app to see all installed packages. |
READ_DEVICE_CONFIG |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage. |
READ_FRAME_BUFFER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_REMOTE_TASKS |
- |
READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running. |
REGISTER_STATS_PULL_ATOM |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REMOVE_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES |
Allows an application to request deletion of packages. |
REQUEST_TASK_HANDOFF |
- |
ROTATE_SURFACE_FLINGER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_ORIENTATION |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_UNRESTRICTED_KEEP_CLEAR_AREAS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
SET_WALLPAPER |
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper. |
SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS |
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper size hints. |
START_TASKS_FROM_RECENTS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
STATUS_BAR |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
STATUS_BAR_SERVICE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
STOP_APP_SWITCHES |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
SYSTEM_APPLICATION_OVERLAY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
VIEW_INSTANT_APPS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
WAKEUP_SURFACE_FLINGER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
com.android.systemui.permission.LAUNCH_ACCESSIBILITY_SHORTCUT_CHOOSER_DIALOG |
- |
com.google.android.apps.miphone.aiai.matchmaker.overview.service.BIND_SERVICE |
- |
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
- |
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.GRID_CONTROL |
- |
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.HOTSEAT_EDU |
- |
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.QSB |
- |
com.google.android.apps.pixel.relationships.permission.LAUNCH_MAIN |
- |
com.google.android.apps.pixel.support.LAUNCH_PC |
- |
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper.permission.RECENT_WALLPAPERS_PROVIDER |
- |
com.google.android.as.allapps.SUGGESTION_CONSUMER |
- |
com.google.android.finsky.permission.DSE |
- |
com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS |
- |
Manage on devices
ADB commands for this package (the inverse of each is included so you can undo). Run from an authorised shell or wire the equivalent into your DPC. Verify on a test device first - this database doesn’t yet classify which packages are safe to change. --user 0 targets the current user; drop it (and use a privileged shell) to act device-wide.
Core platform package. Disabling or uninstalling this can break boot, the system UI, telephony, or app installs, so those commands are hidden. Only the recovery commands are shown - useful if it was previously disabled.
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Seen on
Each record is a device profile (make + model + Android version). Each unique handset that syncs against a matching profile will increase the observations of a package, thereby increasing confidence that a package is expected to be on a device.
| OEM | Model | Android | Provenance | Observations | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 10 Pro | Android 16 | 1 | 26 Mar 2026 | ||
| Pixel 10 Pro | Android 17 | 1 | 1 Jun 2026 | ||
| Pixel 6 | Android 12 | - | 1 | 22 Jun 2025 | |
| Pixel 6 | Android 16 | - | 1 | 13 Oct 2025 | |
| Pixel 6 Pro | Android 15 | - | 9 | 23 Jun 2025 | |
| Pixel 7 | Android 13 | 1 | 19 Feb 2026 | ||
| Pixel 7 Pro | Android 16 | 1 | 9 Mar 2026 | ||
| Pixel 8 | Android 16 | - | 4 | 1 Jun 2026 | |
| Pixel 8a | Android 15 | - | 1 | 5 Oct 2025 | |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | Android 16 | 21 | 29 Mar 2026 | ||
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | Android 17 | 2 | 2 Jun 2026 | ||
| Pixel 9a | Android 15 | - | 1 | 15 Jun 2025 | |
| Pixel 9a | Android 16 | - | 4 | 28 Nov 2025 | |
| sdk_gphone16k_arm64 | Android 16 | 2 | 6 Feb 2026 | ||
| sdk_gphone64_arm64 | Android 16 | - | 5 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
| sdk_gphone64_x86_64 | Android 12 | - | 3 | 1 Dec 2025 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Launcher | en-us | 40 |
| Pixel Launcher | en | 12 |
| Pixel Launcher | nl-NL | 12 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-gb | 7 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-GB | 4 |
| Pixel Launcher | 3 | |
| Pixel Launcher | nl-nl | 3 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-ca-u-fw-mon-mu-celsius | 1 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-us-u-fw-mon-ms-ussystem-mu-fahrenhe | 1 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-au | 1 |
| Pixel Launcher | en-de | 1 |