{"id":13361,"date":"2023-10-24T10:15:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T10:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/?p=13361"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:15:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T10:15:16","slug":"how-to-remove-google-search-bar-from-home-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/how-to-remove-google-search-bar-from-home-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove Google Search Bar From Home Screen?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; 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}img#mv-trellis-img-43{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-44::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-44{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>While some Android users find the Google search bar on the Home screen useful, others do not and feel it takes up too much screen space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are common ways to remove the Google search bar from your screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Touch and hold the Google search bar and tap Remove (phone with custom UI)<\/li><li>Use a custom launcher e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/nova-launcher-vs-one-ui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nova<\/a> (stock Android phone),&nbsp;<\/li><li>Disable the <a title=\"Chrome App vs. Google App: Which Should You Use?\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/chrome-app-vs-google-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google Search app<\/a> (phone with older Android version)<\/li><li>Use custom ROM (needs phone rooting)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-remove-google-search-bar-from-top-of-the-home-screen-in-android\">How do I remove Google search bar from top of the home screen in Android?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-pixel-phones\">How to remove Google search bar on Pixel phones?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-mi\">How to remove Google search bar on Mi?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-samsung\">How to remove Google search bar on Samsung?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-google-search-bar-from-home-screen-nokia\">How to remove Google search bar from Home screen Nokia?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-move-google-search-bar-to-top\">How to move Google search bar to top?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-get-google-search-bar-back-on-my-home-screen\">How do I get Google search bar back on my home screen?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-make-google-search-bar-smaller\">How do I make Google search bar smaller?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-you-clear-recent-searches-from-the-google-search-bar\">How do you clear recent searches from the Google search bar?<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-remove-google-search-bar-from-top-of-the-home-screen-in-android\">How do I remove Google search bar from top of the home screen in Android?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your Android device may run on custom UI and have the Google search bar at the top of the Home screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On such devices e.g. a Tecno smartphone running Android 10 or above, here&rsquo;s how the search bar can typically be removed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold on to the Google search bar.<\/li><li>In the popup menu, tap Remove.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979b26002.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979b26002.png.webp\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979c4d594.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979c4d594.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-remove-google-search-bar-on-my-android-nougat\">How can I remove Google search bar on my Android Nougat?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>On devices with Android Nougat (7.0) that use a custom UI (e.g. Samsung) you can disable the search bar as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold the search bar on the Home screen.<\/li><li>Drag the search bar to Remove at the top of the screen.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try disabling the Google Search or Google App from the App Settings as explained in the next section (also applicable here).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this method is likely to affect features such as Google Home on your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another approach is to use a custom launcher such as Nova Launcher, especially on devices with stock Android Nougat. This lets you customize the Home screen and easily remove the Google search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-remove-google-search-bar-on-my-android-lollipop\">How can I remove Google search bar on my Android Lollipop?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>To remove the Google search bar on an Android Lollipop (5.0 or 5.1) device, you need to disable the Google Search app as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to Settings &gt; Apps &gt; switch to the &ldquo;All&rdquo; tab.<\/li><li>Scroll down and tap &ldquo;Google Search&rdquo; or &ldquo;Google&rdquo;<\/li><li>In the App Info page, tap Disable.<\/li><li>Confirm by choosing OK&nbsp;<\/li><li>Return to the Home screen and check the search is removed.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that removing the search bar may sometimes cause issues with Google search on your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-pixel-phones\">How to remove Google search bar on Pixel phones?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Google&rsquo;s Pixel phones use the stock Pixel Launcher. With that launcher, you can&rsquo;t easily remove the Google search bar from the screen bottom&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, you will need to install a third-party launcher like Nova Launcher from the Play Store. You can then remove the search bar through the settings of the Nova Launcher. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nova Launcher<\/a> from the Play Store and set it as the default launcher on your Pixel device (see <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/can-android-work-without-launcher\/#how-do-i-uninstall-the-android-launcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for how)<\/li><li>Open the Nova settings: tap the Nova Settings icon on the Home screen, or press &amp; hold a blank area in the Home screen &gt; choose Settings.<\/li><li>Go to the Home screen section and tap &ldquo;Search Bar Placement&rdquo; &gt; choose &ldquo;None&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979d7aee5.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979d7aee5.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979dacfd7.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979dacfd7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979dd5b4f.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979dd5b4f.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e115f8.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e115f8.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e3aed3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e3aed3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/nova-launcher-vs-one-ui\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nova Launcher vs One UI: Which Is Better?<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-remove-google-search-bar-on-pixel-3-and-pixel-6\">How do I remove Google search bar on Pixel 3 and Pixel 6?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, Google&rsquo;s Pixel phones (including Pixel 3 and Pixel 6) come with Pixel Launcher. The Google search bar at the bottom is part of the default Pixel Launcher and can&rsquo;t be removed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawnchair 2<\/a> to remove the search bar on Pixel 3 and Pixel 6 phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the previous section for how to remove the Google search bar with Nova Launcher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/can-android-work-without-launcher\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can Android Work Without Launcher?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-mi\">How to remove Google search bar on Mi?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you have a stock Android Mi smartphone such as Mi Al, A2, A2 Lite, and A3, you can&rsquo;t remove the Google search bar using the in-built settings. You can use a third-party launcher such as Nova Launcher or Lawnchair 2 to remove it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to do it using Lawnchair 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Install and launch <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawnchair 2<\/a>.<\/li><li>Grant the necessary permissions and accept setting the app as default.<\/li><li>Press &amp; hold an empty area in the Home screen &gt; choose &ldquo;Home Settings&rdquo;.<\/li><li>Tap Search &gt; in the Dock section, disable &ldquo;Show Search Bar&rdquo;<\/li><li>Navigate back to the main settings page<\/li><li>Tap on the three dots at the top &gt; Restart.&nbsp; The launcher will relaunch and the Google search bar will be gone from the Home screen.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e66693.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e66693.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e903b0.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979e903b0.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979eb7a95.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979eb7a95.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979edf4f9.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979edf4f9.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remove-google-search-bar-on-xiaomi\">Remove Google search bar on Xiaomi<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you have a Xiaomi device with MIUI, the Google search bar can be removed when the built-in system launcher is being used. Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold the Google search bar on the Home screen.<\/li><li>Tap on Remove in the menu.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f15fdd.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f15fdd.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f420db.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f420db.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-google-search-bar-on-samsung\">How to remove Google search bar on Samsung?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Google search bar is a standard widget on the Home screen of Samsung Galaxy devices and can be removed easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold the Google search bar.<\/li><li>In the menu that shows up, tap on Remove.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f7616d.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979f7616d.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979fa6e3f.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979fa6e3f.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-google-search-bar-from-home-screen-nokia\">How to remove Google search bar from Home screen Nokia?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Nokia smartphones typically are Android One and Android Go devices that almost offer a stock Android experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On these devices, it&rsquo;s not possible to remove the Google bar through the built-in Settings, as it has been restricted by Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove the Google search bar on Nokia devices, you can again download and use a different launcher app (e.g. Nova Launcher or Lawnchair 2) from the Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These launchers have the option to remove the search bar from the Home screen on your device. Refer to the section &ldquo;How to remove Google search bar on Pixel phones&rdquo; earlier &ndash; the steps also apply to Nokia devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-move-google-search-bar-to-top\">How to move Google search bar to top?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If the Google search bar is not at the top of the Home screen on your Android phone, you can move it there as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-use-the-builtin-option\">1. Use the built-in option<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>On devices with custom UI e.g. Samsung Galaxy smartphones, you can use a built-in option to move the Google search bar to the top:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold the Google search bar on the Home screen; the handle appears.<\/li><li>Drag the Google search bar to the top &ndash; or some other desired position.<\/li><li>Tap on an empty space on the Home key to make the handles disappear.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979fd3d95.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_6245979fd3d95.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a00a4ba.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a00a4ba.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a034559.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a034559.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a05ef32.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a05ef32.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a08aae4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a08aae4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/add-to-home-screen-not-showing-android\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Add To Home Screen Is Not Showing On Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-use-a-thirdparty-launcher\">2. Use a third-party launcher<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>On Android devices like Pixel phones, the Google search bar sits at the bottom and can&rsquo;t be moved to the top using settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can use a third-party launcher such as <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nova Launcher <\/a>to position the bar at the top:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Ensure you&rsquo;ve installed Nova Launcher and set it as the default launcher on your device.<\/li><li>Touch and hold on an empty space on the Home Screen &gt; tap Settings. You can also open Nova settings by tapping on the gear icon at the top of the screen.<\/li><li>Go to the &ldquo;Home Screen&rdquo; section &gt; choose &ldquo;Search Bar Placement&rdquo;.<\/li><li>Choose &ldquo;Persistent&rdquo; to position the search bar at the top of the Home screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a0b668c.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a0b668c.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a0e1b9c.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a0e1b9c.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a11578a.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a11578a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a13ce64.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a13ce64.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a167af3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a167af3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-get-google-search-bar-back-on-my-home-screen\">How do I get Google search bar back on my home screen?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If the Google search bar isn&rsquo;t shown on your device screen, you can bring it back to your Home screen in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-add-the-google-search-widget-using-builtin-options\">1. Add the Google search widget using built-in options<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>On many Android devices (e.g. Samsung Galaxy and Tecno smartphones), you can add the Google search bar widget on the Home screen using the in-built options. Here&rsquo;s how on on a Samsung phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold a blank area on your Home screen<\/li><li>In the bottom bar that appears, tap &ldquo;Widgets&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Swipe left or right until the Google widget is shown &gt; tap on it.<\/li><li>Swipe across the Google widget until you get to the Google search bar.<\/li><li>Tap &ldquo;Add&rdquo; or drag it to the Home screenT<\/li><li>The search bar will be added.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1923a6.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1923a6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1bc7d2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1bc7d2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-27\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1e7842.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a1e7842.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-28\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a21b5b8.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a21b5b8.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-29\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2462f2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2462f2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-30\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-add-google-search-bar-using-a-custom-launcher\">2. Add Google search bar using a custom launcher<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you use a third-party custom launcher such as <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" rel=\"noopener\">Nova Launcher<\/a>, here&rsquo;s how to add the missing Google search bar back to the Home screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold on to an empty space on the Home screen, or tap the Nova Settings icon to open settings.<\/li><li>Choose &ldquo;Home Screen&rdquo;.<\/li><li>Choose &ldquo;Search Bar Placement&rdquo; &gt; select an option other than &ldquo;None&rdquo;. For instance, you can choose the Widget option to turn it into a widget or place it above or below the dock (the bar that contains your favorite apps on the Home screen bottom).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a27187b.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a27187b.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-31\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a29bd58.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a29bd58.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-32\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2c4a26.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2c4a26.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-33\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2ec4b7.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a2ec4b7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-34\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a321dab.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a321dab.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-35\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/cant-add-widgets-to-home-screen-android\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Can&rsquo;t I Add Widgets To The Home Screen On Android?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-make-google-search-bar-smaller\">How do I make Google search bar smaller?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to make the Google search bar smaller or longer on Android devices with custom UI (e.g. Samsung&rsquo;s One UI):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Touch and hold the Google search bar &gt; the handles to resize the search bar appear on the sides.<\/li><li>Drag the handles horizontally to make the search bar shorter or longer.<\/li><li>When done, tap an empty area on the Home screen to close the handles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a34e19c.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a34e19c.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-36\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a378010.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a378010.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-37\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a3a352a.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a3a352a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-38\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-clear-recent-searches-from-the-google-search-bar\">How do you clear recent searches from the Google search bar?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you have used the Google search bar on the Home screen, here&rsquo;s how to clear recent searches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Ensure you&rsquo;re signed into the Google account on the device&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tap on the Google search bar on the Home screen without entering any search query. Your recent searches will be displayed on the page.<\/li><li>Tap &ldquo;Manage History&rdquo;.<\/li><li>The &ldquo;Search History&rdquo; page in Chrome opens (myactivity.google.com or similar). Scroll down &gt; tap the Delete button on the right.<\/li><li>Select the date interval for which you want to delete the searches from the 4 options (today, all time, custom range, auto-delete):<ol><li>With the Custom Range option, you can set the After and Before dates for deleting the search history.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Tap the Delete button at the bottom to confirm your search history deletion choice<\/li><li>Your search history for the custom range will be deleted &gt;&nbsp; tap &ldquo;Got It&rdquo; to complete.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a3cc316.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a3cc316.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-39\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a401277.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a401277.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-40\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a42bd31.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a42bd31.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-41\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a456f0c.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a456f0c.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-42\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a4815c0.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a4815c0.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-43\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a4ac83f.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_624597a4ac83f.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-44\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some Android users find the Google search bar on the Home screen useful, others do not and feel it takes up too much screen space.&nbsp; 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