
Go into Settings to change the default apps to Google’s. Make Google apps the default Ryan Whitwam/IDG Almost any third-party launcher will offer more features and customization, but not all of them are a close match for the Pixel’s launcher. Samsung’s stock home screen has those distinctive icons, the sideways app drawer, and a very clunky menu system. You will interact with the home screen on your phone more than any one app, so that’s a good place to start your S21’s transformation. Some of the most popular Android launchers can be configured to look and work almost exactly like Google’s Pixel Launcher. Google Pixel 4a review: Android’s affordable answer to the iPhone SE.Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: All of Android for somewhat less.Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12: This is the $800 phone to buy.Samsung Galaxy S21 review: A premium phone that’s a great value.Here are five ways to make your S21 more like a Pixel. If you want to enjoy the Galaxy S21’s amazing build quality with a more Google-y software experience, you just need to make a few tweaks. If rejected, you are encouraged to submit again during the next open window.Samsung has risen to the top of the Android device ecosystem by offering stunning hardware, but its software lags behind the competition in some key areas. If approved, you are given access to Galaxy Themes Studio to begin designing and publishing your themes. After the review has been completed, you are notified whether or not you have been approved. This review may take approximately 30 days. During the open window, click the “Open” button to submit your themes application and portfolio.Īfter submitting your themes portfolio, the team at Samsung reviews your designs to determine if you have the talent to become a UI themes designer. Themes portfolios can only be submitted during the two week Themes Submission Open Window that occurs once every quarter.

You are required to submit at least three (3) different designs (a total of three sets of app icons and 18 UI screen designs). The starter kit gives you an understanding of what is required for each design when submitting your themes portfolio. The starter kit includes a Photoshop template containing the app icons and the six (6) required UI screens that need to be designed, and the "Themes Studio Portfolio Submission Example.pdf" for those who do not use Photoshop. After signing up for your free Samsung account, download the Themes Submission Starter Kit.
