Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips
Various users have report issues of Google now Launcher not working on Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, and Galaxy Note 7 devices. Most of all this error occurs due to using Knox security features or secure folder in your Samsung Galaxy S8 phone. It’s quite easy to fix Google Launcher not working on Galaxy S8 & Galaxy S8 plus. To fix this Google launcher issue, disable secure folder feature in your galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus devices. You can change launcher on the Galaxy S8 phone. Google now launcher app removed from the play store.
Google launcher is the best to make your galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus device fast, clean home screen, and quick access to search from the home screen. Also, download Google now launcher from the play store and install it in your device. Follow the below-given step by step guide to fix Google Launcher not working on Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, and Galaxy Note 7.
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How to Fix Google Now Launcher Not Working on Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus and Galaxy Note 7
If you have used Google now launcher in your galaxy S8 device and use KNOX security then this Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus Google launcher problem occur. Due to this problem, Google now launcher not shows any apps in the app drawer, app drawer would show a blank screen. If you are facing this Google now launcher not working problem in your Samsung device, try below steps.
Restart your Phone
Press & hold the volume down and power key at the same time until restarting your Samsung device. Now, check the issue.
Reset settings
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Tap General Management.
Step 3: Tap Reset.
Step 4: Tap Reset Settings.
Step 5: Again tap Reset Settings.
Now, restart your S8 and check to fix the issue.
Disable/Uninstall Secure folder
First of all, disable secure folder on galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus device.
Step 1: Go to “Settings” in your galaxy S8 & galaxy S8 plus phone.
Step 2: Touch “Lock screen & security”.
Step 3: Tap the “Secure folder” section.
Step 4: Touch “Uninstall”.
You can backup your data before disabling a secure folder on galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus device.
Step 5: Tap “Backup & Uninstall” to backup data.
Now, disable KNOX security features and secure folder in your device. Once the Samsung KNOX feature enables, Google launcher not working on the Galaxy S8 device. Anytime you can enable/disable secure folder on Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus phone.
Download Third-Party Launcher
If none of the methods worked for you, download and use the third-party launcher in your Samsung Galaxy devices.
Change Launcher on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
Settings > Apps > Three vertical dots at the top right corner > Default apps > Home screen > Select launcher
That’s all. I hope the above-given steps fix Google launcher not working on galaxy S8 and galaxy S8 plus device. If you find it helpful, don’t forget to share it with others. Stay connected with us for Samsung Galaxy S8 tips and tricks.
