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Android Disable Swipe Left News and Articles Turn off Google Discover

To replace the swipe left function on your Android phone with something other than the Google app, you can use a custom launcher or disable the Show Google option in your current launcher.

Android Disable Swipe Left News and Articles Turn off Google Discover

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Phone: Sony Xperia 1V Android 14 version.

1. Install a Custom Launcher: Download and install a custom launcher from the Google Play Store. Popular options include Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, and Action Launcher.

2. Set Up the Launcher:
– Open the launcher app you installed.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to set it as your default launcher.

3. Customize the Swipe Left Action:
   – Open the settings of your custom launcher.
   – Look for an option related to gestures or home screen settings.
   – Configure the swipe left action to open a different app or perform a different function.

For example, in Nova Launcher:
   – Go to Nova Settings.
   – Tap on Gestures & inputs.
   – Find the Swipe left gesture and set it to the desired action or app.

This way, you can personalize your home screen experience and replace the default Google Discover page with something more useful to you.

In your current default launcher, you can disable the Google Discover feature on your Android phone by following these steps:

1. Long press on an empty area of your home screen.
2. Tap on Home settings.
3. Toggle off the option for “Swipe to access Google app” or “Google Discover” (the wording might vary depending on your device).

If you have a Samsung phone, you might need to:
1. Long press on the home screen.
2. Swipe right to the leftmost home screen page.
3. Toggle off the switch at the top or select “Samsung Free” instead of Google Discover.

This should disable the Google Discover feature when you swipe left on your home screen.