Pixel Launcher Folders

Pixel Launcher Folders is an Xposed/LSPosed module that adds customizable folders to the Pixel Launcher app drawer.

Features

• Create and arrange folders as normal app-drawer cells.
• Sort folder contents and four-icon previews alphabetically.
• Pick apps with blue ticks for this folder, gray ticks for other folders, and empty outlines for unassigned apps, independent of wallpaper colors.
• Optionally keep folder apps out of the main alphabetical app list.
• Tap to launch an app; long-press to create a Home shortcut or start a native WM Shell drag.
• Back up and restore assignments through Android's user-selected Files storage.
• Preserve Android profile identity while excluding Private Space.

The module does not edit the launcher database, modify APKs, install apps, or read Private Space. It requires no Internet permission.

Requirements

• Android 15 or newer.
• Root access with LSPosed, Vector, or a compatible Xposed framework.
• Pixel Launcher package com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.

The maintained test target is Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Android 17, Pixel Launcher 17. Other launcher versions are unverified. Home shortcut, split-screen, pop-up, and bubble-target dragging remain experimental; disable the module's launcher scope if an update causes problems.

Installation

1. Install the APK from Releases.
2. Enable Pixel Launcher Folders in LSPosed or Vector.
3. Scope it only to com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.
4. Restart Pixel Launcher and open the Pixel Launcher Folders settings app.

Backup and restore

Choose a folder through Android's document picker. Export writes editable text files plus a JSON manifest containing folder order, IDs, profile identity, and settings. Import accepts that manifest or plain .txt files. Import changes only this module's folder configuration; it never installs, removes, disables, or modifies applications.

Screenshots

Support

Report issues at the source repository with the device model, Android version, Pixel Launcher version, module version, and reproduction steps.

Disclaimer

Pixel Launcher Folders modifies Pixel Launcher through an Xposed/LSPosed module. It requires root and is intended for personal use on devices you own. It is not affiliated with Google, Pixel Launcher, LSPosed, or any device manufacturer. Use it at your own risk and back up your launcher configuration: an incompatible launcher or firmware update can hide or break the module, and a root/Xposed failure can prevent the device from booting. The authors are not responsible for data loss, warranty issues, or problems caused by other modules or firmware.

License

Pixel Launcher Folders is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 3 only (GPL-3.0-only). See the license text. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.