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Remove Google Discover on home screen & replace it with an app

In this guide, we will show you the steps to remove Google Discover from your home screen and replace it with any other app. The Discover section brings a list of curated content based on your search history and browsing habits. So there’s no denying the fact that the contents are mostly in sync with our interests. But what if we don’t even what this section on your home screen? Unfortunately, that is not possible, at least via the native way.

If you own a Pixel device, then Google has designated the Discover Feed at the extreme left of the home screen. And there exists no method whatsoever through which you could bid it adieu. But we did manage to find out a nifty workaround using which not only could you remove Google Discover from your home screen but could even replace it with any other app of your choice. So without further ad, let’s check out how this could be carried out.

How to Remove Google Discover on Home Screen and Replace it with an App

  1. To begin with, you will have to root your device via Magisk.
  2. Next up, download and install Xposed Framework LSPosed.
  3. Now download and install Discover Killer APK from GitHub.
  4. Then launch LSPosed, go to its Modules section, and enable Discover Killer.
  5. You may now either disable it altogether or assign any other app from the Overlay section.

That’s it. These were the steps to remove Google Discover from your home screen and replace it with any other app of your choice. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.


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