It's incredibly simple. run an app on Android in a much faster way than we usually use, at least in my case. And that's because by using the Google search engine which are integrated into all Android mobiles, we can run apps just by typing their name. Faster to find the application icon.
Looking for an app
When we have few apps, it's easy to find and run them. When we have many apps, it's more difficult to locate them. We might have very organized deskand some apps are indeed very easy to find, or we have them in folders clearly categorized. In any case, we'll have to find the folder, and then the app within the folder. Either way, the process for running an app usually involves first looking for it on the desktop. If it's not there, we look in the different sections of the desktop. From here we move on to app drawerIf we don't see it, we sort the list alphabetically and search by letter. We should then find the app.
But it's much simpler to press on the Google search enginewhich in many cases we'll find on the home screen, at the top of the screen, and type the app's name. If we haven't changed the default settings, the smartphone It will also search among our appsSo, when you type the name of an application, like "WhatsApp," it will appear, and you just have to tap the icon to launch it. It's that simple. If you don't have this Google search bar at the top of your home screen, it could be for several reasons. One of them is that you're using a Google/Pixel launcher and then we just have to scroll left from the main menu to get to the feed with the Google search engine. Another option is that we have widget removed from the screen, but we can add it without any problem, since it's something that comes integrated in almost any Android device. A much simpler way to find apps, and very useful, especially for those applications that we don't have on the screen. main desk.
Add the Google app widget to your home screen
If the search box does not appear, you can add it from two quick ways:
Add from the Google app
- Open the google app on your phone or tablet.
- Touch your profile picture or initial > Settings > Customize Search Widget.
- Toca Add to place it on your home screen.
Add from the Widgets menu
- Hold down a Empty space on the home screen.
- Toca Widgets and search on Google.
- Press and hold drag the widget wherever you want to drop it.
To remove widgetPress and hold, then drag to Delete. Depending on the manufacturer or launcher, menu names may vary slightly.
Customize the search bar for even more speed.
From the Google app, in Settings > Customize Search widget, you can adjust:
- Shortcuts: adds buttons for search for a song, translate text, consult the tiempo and more.
- Colour y transparency: integrate the bar with your background or make it stand out.
The changes are save automaticallyIf you wish to restore its original appearance, tap Resetting in the top right. Bonus tip: on Pixel, the widget coexists with At a Glance to display useful information without opening apps.
If you don't see your application when typing
- Make sure it's active in the Google app Search on the device (Device and app results section).
- Check the permits from the Google app (storage, device activity) and try again.
- If it persists, clear cache from the Google app or restart your phone; sometimes the internal index updates.
Bonus tip: Use the Chrome toolbar
If you prefer the browser, add the Chrome search bar widget From Widgets > Chrome > Search bar. It works similarly for launching searches and frequently accessed items.
Mastering the Google toolbar for opening apps changes the way you use your phone: reduce touchesYou avoid scrolling through menus and keep your desktop clean. With the widget properly placed and customized, launching any application is just a matter of... write two or three letters.