If you are getting the ‘Pixel launcher has stopped’ error message on your device after the December update, here is a workaround to fix it. You can try the two methods given below to fix the Pixel launcher crash. While the first one is simple, the latter requires some technical expertise. First method: Second method: If you cannot open the Play Store app on your device, then try this method on your Pixel 2/Pixel 3. It requires ADB and fastboot driver setup on your PC. If you are still experiencing an occasional launcher crash, try the first method. [Source – Reddit]