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How to remove the Google Search bar from any Android homescreen

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The Google Search bar is an unavoidable feature when setting up a new phone. Although convenient, its main objective is clear: Keep us tied into Google's ecosystem—and of course, feed its algorithms. If you want to take back its space on your Android phone home screen, there are a couple of ways to get rid of the search bar, depending on your phone.

Why remove the Google Search bar?

If you don't use the search bar, it takes precious space that you could otherwise use for more shortcuts or widgets. Especially now that many phones are set to launch Google Assistant automatically from the power button, the search bar is getting increasingly redundant, yet it is still enforced by Google on Android phones from all brands.

Even if you don't have many icons or widgets on the home screen, removing the search bar can help you appreciate your wallpapers, and as a bonus side effect, removing the search bar avoids unintentional commands.

How to remove the Google Search bar with simple gestures

Remove the Google Search bar on Stock Android

Removing the Google Search bar on stock Android isn't possible on Google's own Pixel devices and on most modern smartphones using a stock ROM, like the Sony Xperia models, using the default Pixel Launcher. On other devices running stock Android 10 and above, long-press the widget, drag it to the area where it says Remove, and drop it.

On Pixel phones, the Google Search bar can only be removed by using a custom ROM, or an alternative launcher app, such as Nova

Let's now check out how to remove the Google Search widget on devices made by other brands and running other Android skins

Remove the Google Search bar on Samsung devices

  1. Long press the Google Search bar.
  2. Select Remove from the popup menu.
Screenshots displaying how to remove the Google Search Bar on OneUI
The screenshot above shows the One UI 6 system, but the steps should be similar in older versions. / © nextpit

To retrieve the Search bar on Samsung

  1. Tap and hold an empty space on the home screen.
  2. Tap Widgets in the menu that appears.
  3. Click on the Google app.
  4. Drag and drop the Search bar from inside the folder to a suitable space on one of your home screens.

Xiaomi MIUI and HyperOS phones

  1. Long press the Google Search bar.
  2. Tap on Remove.
Screenshots displaying how to remove the Google Search Bar on MIUI
A little less cluttered MIUI home screen. / © nextpit

Remove the Google search bar on OnePlus' OxygenOS

  1. Long press the search bar.
  2. Choose Remove widget.
  3. Confirm by tapping on REMOVE WIDGET.
Screenshots displaying how to remove the Google Search Bar on OxygenOS
OxygenOS requires an extra tap to remove the Google Search bar. / © nextpit

Motorola smartphones

  1. Tap and hold the Google Search bar.
  2. Drag the widget to the Remove button.
Screenshots displaying how to remove the Google Search Bar on MotoUX
Motorola's MotoUX interface deviates from the Pixel Launcher fixed search bar. / © nextpit

Remove the Google Search widget from Huawei and Honor phones

On EMUI or MagicUI phones, the steps are pretty much the same as the ones above:

  1. Long press the Google Search bar.
  2. Choose Remove.
  3. Confirm by tapping on REMOVE.
Screenshots displaying how to remove the Google Search Bar on EMUI and MagicUI
Honor teaches you how to revert the very step you are trying to take. / © nextpit

User suggestions

There's more than one way to solve a problem like Google Search, and our readers have chimed in with a few helpful techniques in the comments section. We've now included them in the main section of the article for your convenience.

Disable the Google App

On older Android versions before Android 10, Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings. Here's how it works:

  1. Open Settings, then open Apps.  
  2. In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it, and select Disable.
  3. Reboot your phone and the Search bar should be gone!

This trick, however, no longer works on devices running Android 10 and above. Be warned, however, that Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.

Check your settings

Courtesy of Kenneth Cyr, here's a simple method that could work for many:

  1. Press on an empty space on your home screen.
  2. Several options should pop up, including Settings. Select it.
  3. Disable Show Google toolbar on home screen or similar.

How to remove the Google Search bar with a custom launcher

Another simple way to get rid of the Google Search bar is to simply find yourself a custom launcher, such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair. These can completely customize your Android device to look and work the way you want it to, and you can even get some launchers for free.

Custom launcher
A custom launcher such as Apex (pictured) can make the Search Bar disappear. / © nextpit

Third-party custom launchers are brilliant things, and Nova and Lawn aren’t the only ones out there. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the best Android launchers available, and we’re pretty sure at least one of them will excite and delight you.

It should be noted that installing a custom launcher is the only way to get rid of the Google Search bar on Google's own Pixel phones and other brands that use a stock Android launcher.

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How to remove the Google Search bar by rooting your phone

This won’t come as a surprise to those of you who have heard of this process. If you root your phone, you can remove the Google Search bar. If you don’t already know about rooting, it’s when you grant yourself complete control over your phone–at the "root" level.

A rooted Android is almost infinitely customizable, and once you’ve rooted your device, almost any custom ROM will let you uninstall the Google Search app. We've written a complete guide to rooting, which will tell you not just how to do it, but how to do it as safely as possible.

Android custom ROM
Using a custom ROM is a more drastic way to remove Google Search. / © nextpit

Worried that rooting will void the warranty on your device? Don’t be: we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how to root your Android device without voiding the warranty.

Have you removed Google Search from your home screen? Did the process cause any issues on your phone? Share your experience in the comments!


Article updated in February 14th to clarify how to remove the search bar on Pixel smartphones.

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Having written about technology since 2008 for a number of websites in Brazil, Spain, Denmark, and Germany, I specialize in the mobile ecosystem, including various models, components, and apps. I tend to not only value performance and specifications, but also things like repairability, durability, and manufacturer support. I tend to prioritize the end-user's point of view whenever possible.

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  • Anand Mahindrakar 1
    Anand Mahindrakar Apr 24, 2022 Link to comment

    As suggested, I have disabled Google app and restarted Android 8.1 phone, but there is white rectangular strip on home screen. Please guide further.


  • 11
    bill m May 28, 2021 Link to comment

    You should have mentioned that the search bar size can be shortened . I made mine smaller to free up space for other icons. Also, it can always be moved to another screen.


  • 1
    Peyton Mar 6, 2021 Link to comment

    I couldn't remove the google search bar from my Pie version tablet with the suggestions here.

    However, the Nova Launcher was so intuitive that it pretty much pulled me through removing Google search bar and letting me put my default browser and search engine on the home page in a widget that took up half the space. I rooted a device years ago for stuff like this but I'm much more comfortable fixing minor irritants with this type of solution. Thanks for the suggestion!


  • 1
    Gorj Oct 30, 2019 Link to comment

    I removed the Google search from my Android 8.1 BLU, BUT the box is still there. Can not seem to remove it. Any suggestions? Thanks


    • Anand Mahindrakar 1
      Anand Mahindrakar Apr 24, 2022 Link to comment

      Same here. Please advise if you have removed d box...


  • 1
    gaddy00 Oct 6, 2019 Link to comment

    Nova launcher


  • 1
    H8Pie May 27, 2019 Link to comment

    Just figured out that if you have an international version of a phone running Pie you do not have the stupid search bar jammed in the most inconvenient location on your screen. Sounds like the US needs to follow the EU and hit Google with a multi billion dollar fine for being tools. What I am most amazed by is that there doesn't seem to be any press coverage on this. I am coming to the Pie game very late and I am really surprised that no tech reporter has picked up on this, then again Google could just be suppressing the search results. Time to go flame some supposed tech reporters.


  • 1
    HippyTed Apr 2, 2019 Link to comment

    Alas, I've not been able to remove it on a Nokia 8.1 under Pie. I havn't got as far as installing another launcher or rooting it yet.


  • Hermanus Wolvaardt 1
    Hermanus Wolvaardt Jan 31, 2019 Link to comment

    I just bought a CAT s41, all went well until the last update 2 nights ago, now everytime i restart its resets my font to default and changes my language to Austrian German. Damn impressed with the rest, but it is damn inconvenient to have to go after settings every time, better after i managed to translate enough German to find the fix at first.


  • 2
    Pär Eklund Jan 15, 2019 Link to comment

    Google search Bar in Android Pie cannot be disabled on any phone running "stock" Android, i.e. Pixel ; Nokia, Xiaomi A1/A2, Lenovo MOto etc. The same goes for the stupid date/weather widget at the top. The only solution is to install a 3rd party launcher.
    I agree with every comment above: Google is turning Android into IOS, forcing all users to share the same (lousy) experience. If they continue like this they will effectively ruin Android and the freedom of choice that Android users are used to. In the end it's all about promoting Google's own components for commercial reasons without any respect for the end users. I have been using stock Android phones since the beginning but now my journey ends. I will turn to OnePlus for my next phone.

    HippyTedKajol Kajol


    • 1
      Dennis Jul 10, 2020 Link to comment

      I agree and have used Nova launcher but I also have removed all shortcuts from a second or third sweep right page. The big advantage is that a photo used as wallpaper stays as you want to view it and is not spread out over multiple screens.


  • Alex Mh 2
    Alex Mh Aug 17, 2018 Link to comment

    In other words, lady, you don't know how to remove it, LOL. On my Nokia 1 this bar came up after I tapped Widgets by mistake. It is not "Google Assistant", just a regular GooSearch bar. Now I can't remove it, and it is doesn't respond to press-hold like a regular widget. Oh, btw, disabling Google App results in an empty Search Bar - it's still there, just empty, white, blank. Obviously, there are launchers, duh. Kinda awkward route - adding one app to remove another. Why writing an article when you have nothing to say?

    Mirta


    • 1
      hidrogeno5 Nov 27, 2018 Link to comment

      @Alex I rebooted my phone after disabling the Google app and the search bar was gone. Don't assume that your experience applies to everyone, sir. Oh, btw, LOL, obviously. Kinda awkward comment.


    • 1
      simk Jul 28, 2019 Link to comment

      its the same for me, i disable google app and the search still appear in home screen with blank and white


  • 9
    Cynthia F. Aug 2, 2018 Link to comment

    I was wondering why nothing worked for me, then at the very end it says that this won't work for Pixel 2's ... yup! However, the Microsoft Launcher removes the Google Bar ... Hallelujah! On my Home Page I just want a beautiful Wallpaper, nothing else, especially that ugly Google Bar.


    Love useful articles on how to do stuff ... thank you!


  • Albin Foro 30
    Albin Foro Aug 2, 2018 Link to comment

    I've been with disabling the Google Search app altogether since realizing it's not required except for services I don't use - the ordinary Google Search as default browser box / web page is enough. Instead of launching the app just launch the browser. (I do install Startpage, the Google-based privacy search app, but don't use its widget.)


    • 1
      JDR Aug 9, 2018 Link to comment

      So, you've not noticed any reduction in quality or disturbances in other areas of functionality?? tbh I've not noticed much difference myself, and I installed a new launcher in addition to disabling Google (see message below, I am concerned I might unintentionally be disabling other important functionality I may not be aware of)...

      Mind you, my mobile is brand new & I changed a lot of other settings to improve speed & functionality, so it's harder for me to pinpoint causative or even corollary explanations...


  • 1
    JDR Aug 1, 2018 Link to comment

    I'm concerned. The only method that works for my Blackview (Europe) is disabling Google. But WHAT ELSE IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE GOOGLE APP THAT IS NOW ALSO DISABLED??! I feel like I'm likely disabling major functionality (care less about features) for a benign (yet annoying) problem, like I'm amputating my arm cuz I don't like my nail polish colour. Does it work? Yes, but I'd prefer 99p nail polish remover to Saw XXX.

    Personally, I just hate constantly tapping the bar & searching accidentally cuz it's right at the top of Page1 for fex sake as an integrated fixed widget


  • 2
    Keith May 23, 2018 Link to comment

    Motorola G5 Android 7. Tried all the above. Even disabling the Google app (leaves the search bar,just stops it working).The only way I found that works is to use another launcher. I think the factory one is called "launcher3". Any other ideas would be welcome.


    • Alex Mh 2
      Alex Mh Aug 17, 2018 Link to comment

      Yep. Disabling leaves an empty white bar. The author doesn't have any ideas of her own. Adding launcher app to remove another app... yeah, well... Off to "real" Android forums.

      Keith


  • Damien Alcock 1
    Damien Alcock May 11, 2018 Link to comment

    Hallelujah. Thankfully the 'click and hold' routine worked for me. Never did like that ugly search bar. It's an eyesore. Thanks for the tip.


  • Vijay Rathore 1
    Vijay Rathore Jan 20, 2018 Link to comment

    Very good sir...Very helpful article


  • 1
    foo bar Jan 20, 2018 Link to comment

    Another one of those articles written just for the sake of filling empty space.


    • Patrick Murphy 2
      Patrick Murphy Jul 30, 2018 Link to comment

      Ironic because the same could be sayed for your comment...


  • 1
    Don Montana Jan 12, 2018 Link to comment

    Thank you, from my Blackberry Motion


  • Overlord_Laharl 2
    Overlord_Laharl May 2, 2017 Link to comment

    If none of these methods work try and disable/freeze the Google app, then reboot your phone.
    Had to do this on a Blu diamond m. because there was no reaction to long press for this search bar on that devices stock rom.

    SandigMartellis Hughes


    • Nitin Puranik 1
      Nitin Puranik Mar 29, 2018 Link to comment

      Thanks! This method worked for me.


    • 1
      Sandig Jun 8, 2018 Link to comment

      This was the only thing that worked, thank you!


  • Raveek Mishr 1
    Raveek Mishr Apr 14, 2017 Link to comment

    Thank You :)


  • 1
    Colette Beane Feb 25, 2017 Link to comment

    using nova launcher, how do you remove persistent google search bar from samsung galaxy s7..disabling google search works on galaxy's default home screen, but search bar reappears in nova launcher


  • Danielle Furry 2
    Danielle Furry Feb 17, 2017 Link to comment

    a lot very clever n eeer some what complex ways of getting rid of the pesky search bar but the one method that's really easy n always works regardless of droid version -> enter apps <> all apps " Google app " tap it and select disable reboot phone search bar be gone and real easy if u want it back just do the reverse got a brand new phone today with android lollipop 5.1 on it and yep the disable google app still works

    Overlord_Laharl


    • alan 1
      alan Dec 7, 2017 Link to comment

      which google app? i have account manager, backup transport, calendar app, contacts sync, one time init, partner set up, play games, play services, play store, services framework... but nothing that just says google app.


  • Poonam Jain 2
    Poonam Jain Feb 9, 2017 Link to comment

    I HV Moto E3 Power .. and not able to remove Google search bar..

    Allin Wayin


  • 1
    Trei Pink Jan 16, 2017 Link to comment

    Pfff can not get rid of it on CAT S60 :S


  • Kenneth Cyr 4
    Kenneth Cyr Jan 11, 2017 Link to comment

    Listen. Click on an empty space and hold it... you'll see the third option is settings. Unclick the show Google tool bar on home screen. Boom. You're all welcome

    Cammi HudsonScott McClenaghanJerry's W.Gayle Wildman


    • Kristyn 1
      Kristyn Jan 20, 2017 Link to comment

      Holy Cow! you are awesome! Did the trick!! TY!!!!!!


    • Stef Parthemore 1
      Stef Parthemore Jan 25, 2017 Link to comment

      OMG...YOU ROCK!!


    • Garry Yarwood 1
      Garry Yarwood Jan 29, 2017 Link to comment

      crap


    • Lance Hillyer 1
      Lance Hillyer Feb 12, 2017 Link to comment

      Thank you


    • Jerry's W. 20
      Jerry's W. Apr 11, 2017 Link to comment

      This tip should be added to the article!! Thank you !


    • Amanda Jo Zimmerman 1
      Amanda Jo Zimmerman Apr 20, 2017 Link to comment

      Well holy shit, that worked.


    • Ben Mordecai 2
      Ben Mordecai Apr 22, 2017 Link to comment

      For some reason when I follow these steps the only option I have is "Allow Home screen rotation"

      Patrick PomerleauAllin Wayin


      • Erin Williams 2
        Erin Williams Jul 24, 2017 Link to comment

        I agree, that's the only setting I have too. I'm missing the disable Google search bar from home screen. It figures!

        Patrick Pomerleau


    • Scott McClenaghan 1
      Scott McClenaghan Sep 23, 2017 Link to comment

      You are a beautiful human being.


    • 1
      ChucklesM Mar 12, 2018 Link to comment

      No option for "show Google tool bar on home screen" or similar on Nexus 5X, Project Fi.


    • Patrick Murphy 2
      Patrick Murphy Jul 30, 2018 Link to comment

      This didn't work for me. I'm using an Moto X 2nd gen and this option is not available for me ???

      Janet Herring


      • 1
        Janet Herring Feb 6, 2019 Link to comment

        i have moto g gen 2 and cant remove , did you ever find a way ?


  • Burcet 6
    Burcet Jan 9, 2017 Link to comment

    This is usually the first thing I do after setting up my android for the first time.


  • Chad_Higgins 15
    Chad_Higgins Jan 8, 2017 Link to comment

    You need a new launcher from play store to remove it. It clearly says this in article!

    Allin Wayin


    • Kenneth Cyr 4
      Kenneth Cyr Jan 11, 2017 Link to comment

      No you don't

      Scott McClenaghan


  • Beorhtio Gliskron 2
    Beorhtio Gliskron Dec 27, 2016 Link to comment

    For ZTE
    To Disable:Go to Settings->Apps->You will see on top sections Running bla bla swipe left and go to All,and then find Google Search tap it and you will se right of Force Stop a Disable,then tap on disable.

    To Enable:
    Go same way but your Google Search will be now down down down just swipe up...tap it and Enable.

    Allin Wayin


    • Kenneth Cyr 4
      Kenneth Cyr Jan 11, 2017 Link to comment

      No you click and hold on an empty space then click on settings and unclick the show Google tool bar wanker


      • Patrick Murphy 2
        Patrick Murphy Jul 30, 2018 Link to comment

        That doesn't work for everyone !!!


    • Erin Williams 2
      Erin Williams Jul 24, 2017 Link to comment

      Google search is missing from my "Apps". Same for Google toolbar. They have really changed it to try and stop some phones from disabling this stupid thing.


  • 1
    Li Ann Oct 4, 2016 Link to comment

    I rooted my phone and uninstalled Google search bar and now I can't open my apps menu, or even Install apps. :( I hard reset my phone thinking this will help me but I was wrong now I don't know what to do!!!


  • 2
    Lori M Oct 2, 2016 Link to comment

    I have a ZTE Max Plus android smartphone and I am not able to remove the google search bar at the top of the home page. I didn't see any suggestions for the ZTE Max Plus so any suggestions will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

    Allin Wayin


    • SheSoBae 1
      SheSoBae Dec 25, 2016 Link to comment

      I have the same problem.. did you ever get it off the home screen?


      • Saba khan 1
        Saba khan Jan 8, 2017 Link to comment

        i have same problem saw a post on idownloadblogs i resolved my issue and same on this site :) happpy


      • Kenneth Cyr 4
        Kenneth Cyr Jan 11, 2017 Link to comment

        Yes see above comment


    • Andria D. 11
      Andria D. Jan 7, 2017 Link to comment

      I had the same problem and it was driving me wild, so I installed Nova Launcher, which is just awesome, even the free version -- but the Prime version is only 99 cents, which totally surprised me. But Nova, even the free one, can let you completely change your look & feel to suit yourself.


    • Chad_Higgins 15
      Chad_Higgins Jan 8, 2017 Link to comment

      Must get a launcher to remove it!


  • 2
    Tom Drummer Jul 14, 2016 Link to comment

    Nothing works to remove bar on my Moto S phone. There is nothing in google settings. I am glad someone else said they dont like talking to their phone. I would actually like to remove All together google embedded apps on my phone for my own reasons. I would probably be able to do it with rerooting but I hate getting used to a new look and feel .or whatever.

    Allin Wayin


  • David Villanueva Jr. 2
    David Villanueva Jr. May 27, 2016 Link to comment

    How can I do this on a Motorola Droid Turbo 2??

    rkt


    • Matt 2
      Matt Jun 30, 2016 Link to comment

      Long hold on open home screen. Select "settings" button and you will see the option to turn off Search bar.

      fl2oftmdrkt


      • Kip Mussatt 1
        Kip Mussatt Aug 30, 2016 Link to comment

        Thank you!!


      • Deanna Neel 1
        Deanna Neel Dec 2, 2016 Link to comment

        This worked! I tried everything to rid that Google search bar for 10 months and I found your advice! Thanks!!


      • 1
        Til Kaynine Dec 17, 2016 Link to comment

        THANK YOU THANK YOU this finally allowed me to turn off those infuriating trending search zig zag lines when I tapped the search bar. I spent 6 hrs til 5am last night & couldn't figure it out. Bless you sir!


      • Brian Loveland 1
        Brian Loveland Dec 28, 2016 Link to comment

        double thank you from me!! Could not stand that google thinks it knows better than me how i want my phone set up...google is starting to smell like microsoft!


      • 2
        AJ Bruno Jan 5, 2017 Link to comment

        Matt as others have said - THANK YOU THANK YOU!! On my Motorola Droid Turbo it works to remove that damn search bar. And thats why I hate to upgrade the system.


    • Kenneth Cyr 4
      Kenneth Cyr Jan 11, 2017 Link to comment

      Click on an empty space the 3rd option is settings click on that then you see show Google tool bar on home screen unclick that


    • 6
      fl2oftmd Jan 22, 2018 Link to comment

      I have a turbo 2. I used nova launcher


  • Donna Ewing 2
    Donna Ewing May 25, 2016 Link to comment

    Need Google top white bar removed on moto e phone

    Allin Wayin


  • Levi Allen 2
    Levi Allen May 18, 2016 Link to comment

    I don't think this works on the current Nexus phones.

    Allin Wayin


  • Dominik Herencic 2
    Dominik Herencic May 4, 2016 Link to comment

    ok


  • 11
    Hilko R. Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

    I like the Google Now launcher a lot, but the search bar at the top of my screen is useless, I always fire up Chrome if I want to do anyting. And I dont enjoy talking to my phone anyway, so for me this thing is utterly useless and takes space on my homescreen I want back. Really annoying it cannot just be turned off.

    Donna EwingDominik Herencic


  • Alfred Gilbert 5
    Alfred Gilbert Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

    I don't usually use the bar, I think it's a little bored.

    Donna Ewing


  • 10
    sam pack Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

    not that easy on a one plus x.


  • 31
    Deactivated Account Apr 26, 2016 Link to comment

    Gettin rid of the solid white search bar that arrived with Lollipop was probly no.1 reason for using Nova launcher...
    Nova does the job nicely, along with removing the notification bar and getting transparent nav bar...
    funny thing is I use Google Now and search etc just about every time I use my device,
    but I also like having what I like on my homescreen....


  • 51
    Deactivated Account Apr 26, 2016 Link to comment

    For old Sony devices (4.3) we can hide the bar as another widget.

    Donna Ewing


  • 10
    Dayle Steele Apr 26, 2016 Link to comment

    To reinstall just go to disabled apps under application manager and find it there. it works on Samsung devices anyway


  • 18
    Deactivated Account Apr 26, 2016 Link to comment

    Whats should be done if you are using Google Now Launcher on Lollipop (without rooting).


    • Alex 17
      Alex Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

      use Nova Launcher Prime ...It has all premium features including google now features and you can remove the google search from the screen have been using nova launcher prime for an year now..

      Deactivated Account


      • 18
        Deactivated Account Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

        Thank you Alex for the help but I was curious that how can I remove this on Google Now. May be it is not possible because Google Now is designed in such a way that search bar has to remain on the screen.


      • Alex 17
        Alex Apr 30, 2016 Link to comment

        :)


  • Gabe Ghiby 3
    Gabe Ghiby Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    Hi there,

    I am writing this in Feb of 2016, so I guess some tips won't apply anymore without an update as they figured it out we want to get rid of this search bar and took steps to prevent us to do so

    I personally have nothing against Google and I use it as a main search engine anyway, however I don't like to have a search bar imposed by them - without my approval as the user - on my screen on my cellphone and/or tablet, so I want it out of my screen, until I may call for it on my own choosing

    now I wanted to disable it, following the steps described, but guess what the "google search" app is not even listed anymore, as I assumed was listed once - hence I have no way to disable it, since I can't even find it on my apps list

    so, what should I do..??... I still want it out - I am using a RCA tablet and I need that spaced cleared... hehe...

    thank you

    alanAllin Wayin


    • DroidBro 3
      DroidBro Feb 28, 2016 Link to comment

      Assuming you have android 6.0 , click the three-dot icon in the top right corner or on your navbar and select " show system ". There ya go.

      Scott Adam Gordon


      • Gabe Ghiby 3
        Gabe Ghiby Feb 28, 2016 Link to comment

        Hi Fred and thank you for taking the time to answer me back...

        since I was quite eager to get rid of that search bar - again, no offense to google team, as I'm stilll using their search engine - but I need it the space that bar was covering and I don't like to have imposed on me what to use and how to use it by others, regardless if is coming from google or any other developer, so since I was feed up with it, I followed the steps in the article to install a new launcher in fact, so now I have the Nova launcher and it works great, I am happy with it, and of course the google search bar is not anymore on my screen... so I'm happy for now, thanks to Nova launcher...

        thank you all, I'll keep monitoring this site-blog as I find it quite useful...

        peace out guys

        Scott Adam Gordon


      • Scott Adam Gordon 31
        Scott Adam Gordon Apr 26, 2016 Link to comment

        Thanks for the comments Gabe and DroidBro, I've updated the article now so it should be up to date with later Android versions. Thanks.


      • Erin Williams 2
        Erin Williams Jul 24, 2017 Link to comment

        I did that and it's still missing. I use the ZTE as it seems very buried with this phone.


    • 6
      fl2oftmd Jan 22, 2018 Link to comment

      nova launcher


  • Dave Boone 1
    Dave Boone Jan 13, 2016 Link to comment

    So I have recently purchased a nexus 6p, an I do not mind the search bar on my home screen, but it pisses me off to no end that is on every screen. In the past I have done both but is there no way other than a home screen launcher or rooting the phone?


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    Eduardo Figueiredo Oct 2, 2015 Link to comment

    Hello Gary! What's up!
    I have a Moto G 3 and can't to do this process. The disable button is "disable" (hahaha funny). How can I turn able the button disable? Thanks!!

    Allin Wayin


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    Aftab Ejaz Apr 3, 2015 Link to comment

    Working post mate thank you may also like this Samsung Galaxy Note5: “Rumors Unveil Specs of Most anticipated Smartphone
    http ://goo.gl/OICwD3


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    Moni Mihailov Apr 3, 2015 Link to comment

    I've got a Galaxy S5 so the bar is merely a widget that i can hold and drag to the recycle bin ☺ I don't use Google Now because it drains the battery much more than it needs to. If i wanna search for something Firefox shortcut is in my notification panel so i just pull it down and launch the browser.


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    Pam O. Apr 3, 2015 Link to comment

    I'm fine with the bar. Love my Nexus 6.

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