I want to switch to a new launcher. Probably nova or apex. When I install a new launcher I still have the old one running in the background. Is there a way to delete the launcher? The guy that made slim pics somehow managed to. He made zeam instead of stock.
Am I right that you're running Slim ICS with Zeam Launcher?
If so, get a root explorer/browser > go to /system/app find the zeam launcher and delete the apk.
Reboot and clear cache. should do the trick
Stoux
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Or even you can use titanium backup to uninstall that app.
Use App freezer.
You may want to use it later but want to reduce memory consumption so i suggest you to do with titanium backup to freeze or use app freezer to freeze it ^^.
Thanks guys! And, no, I'm not on slim, don't like it. ICSSGS FTW!
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Does anyone know how I can change from the adw launcher to launcher pro? I'm using the cynogen mod 6.0 RC 1 and I hate the adw.
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Download it from the market. Then press the "Home" key. It will ask you what launcher you want to use. Make it default.
Yea but what about the themed versions...any out there?
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I actually thought the same regarding themed versions.
The problem, I assume, is that LP isn't also, and its a "lite" version with the option to upgrade - $
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Raytaka1222 said:
Does anyone know how I can change from the adw launcher to launcher pro? I'm using the cynogen mod 6.0 RC 1 and I hate the adw.
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So I just removed ADW with titanium backup app
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Like has been said, download from the market and install. Once you install, and tell your phone to use it, you can remove ADW with Titanium Backup if you want...But make sure you are USING LauncherPro first. Probably mess something up if you dont...Nandroid first to be safe. I like LauncherPro much better myself
Raytaka1222 said:
Does anyone know how I can change from the adw launcher to launcher pro? I'm using the cynogen mod 6.0 RC 1 and I hate the adw.
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If your clear default button is grayed out..go to the market and download Default Home and install it.Follow the directions and use it to allow you to switch to LP. No need to really un-install it until you know for sure you don't want to use it. I used it for a good while and then started using ADW for my default launcher. I really like how it works now and plan on using it mostly,but have the option to go back whenever I want..
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AOSP launcher2 for 5.6.890
Just install zip from cwm.
GBLauncher, Black status bar, % with the battery icon and extra animations: http://www.4shared.com/file/DSsT0mmb/GBlauncher3.html
Just GB launcher.http://www.4shared.com/file/p_kJVC-_/launcher2-Only.html
This replaces your launcher2.apk with a stock launcher2.apk
Works fine for me but install at your own risk. And do a backup first.
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AOSP launcher2 for 5.6.890
Just install zip from cwm.
http://www.4shared.com/file/p_kJVC-_/launcher2-Only.html
This replaces your launcher2.apk with a stock launcher2.apk
Works fine for me but install at your own risk. And do a backup first.
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Thanks works perfectly
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Does it matter if you are running a stock system or a deodexed rom ?
DNK
I don't know. Mine was just rooted.
Screen?
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Installed with no problems... Just don't see any difference... looks like the motoblur launcher still...
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Installed with no problems... Just don't see any difference... looks like the motoblur launcher still...
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You should now have the aosp launcher. Try flashing it again.
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Loving this launcher
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I will have pictures up soon.
I have found out how to turn the toolbar black. To save time/trouble I asked someone if we could use their systemui.apk. I will release a second version with that as an option when I get the ok.
Thanks for this, been using modaco gingerbread launcher on the market but this one has a much faster app drawer.
Also I just unzipped and installed it no need to flash it.
Flashed three times.. no error during install... still only motoblur launcher... I see the file under system/app... any recommendations?
ckarrow2 said:
Flashed three times.. no error during install... still only motoblur launcher... I see the file under system/app... any recommendations?
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Using root explorer go to /system/app. Then mount r/w. Then rename blurhome2.apk to blurhome2.bak(to be safe) then(this is important) do not leave rootexplorer(you have no launcher currently) find where you have the download for this launch and go to it and click it and install it. That should do the trick.
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Using root explorer go to /system/app. Then mount r/w. Then rename blurhome2.apk to blurhome2.bak(to be safe) then(this is important) do not leave rootexplorer(you have no launcher currently) find where you have the download for this launch and go to it and click it and install it. That should do the trick.
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when i renamed blurhome2.apk to the .bak version I kept getting a FC on the home application repeatedly, and it wouldn't let me back out. I used adb to rename the file back and just installed using the ASOP launcher app. worked like a charm!
It's good to see a piece of stock GB!
Thanks for all the help!
Can I flash this on a sensation? ?
Is this the 3d launcher? ?
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Wouldnt having ADW or GoLauncher enabled at the time stop the force close issue until the stock one is installed? Does Home Switcher recognize it as installed once you get it all done?
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Stock Kernel, Custom lite De-bloat)
When I loaded a Quick Contact widget onto the screen it seemed nothing happened. Then I realized they were invisible. I could long-hold (guessing where they were) and drag them to the recycle bin to delete the invisible icons. Weird, huh? Any recommendations on a cool contact widget?
Also, just an observation.. I was dicking with redoing my screen layout and was in landscape mode.. all of a sudden the launcher crashed and just for a few seconds I could see the motoblur launcher. The stock launcher quickly re-started and was working normally again.
By installing through the apk is it possible this launcher is just an overlay? The OP said it would replace the launcher, but I bet that's only during a CWM flash.
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Because you couldn't get it to work with cwm I am not sure. I actually replace the file on mine. I don't touch the blur stuff. I always work from a fastboot flash, reset and and fresh root.
New post on OP. Black status bar and such.
had to restore default launcher. pdanet no longer works when this is active
Is my d3 a bad egg?
Scrolling through pages is really unsmooth for me. All stock launchers are like that for me. Obviously LP is butter for me but it seems like none of you have this problem...
All non stock launchers have caused issues for me unless you can actually change kernels and other system files. On CM on my droid Inc and inc 2 it was very easy to swap and it didn't cause issues.
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Is there a way?
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Hmm, good question. Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think it's possible.
Edit: What might work is that you copy the TouchWiz launcher APK. If you're rooted then just go to system/app, find the APK and copy it.
I THINK this will do it.
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Use Titanium Backup and System data/app (whatever it called again) backup - scroll down to Twlauncher to backup it settings. This should do it.
I usually do it with mine old Desire to backup the HTC Sense launcher settings, email/gmail settings etc and should be the same with TouchWiz.
But u can only restore, if using same ROM and cant restore the settings on another custom ROM.
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Is there a way?
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Can u be more specific?? like if you want backup all apps use titanium backup, or if you want to store all stuff like s memo, wallpapers, messages etc use Kies.
I have this question as well. Specifically, is there a way to back up the folders in the app drawer as well as the arrangement of icons and Widgets on the home screen?
LordManhattan said:
Hmm, good question. Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think it's possible.
Edit: What might work is that you copy the TouchWiz launcher APK. If you're rooted then just go to system/app, find the APK and copy it.
I THINK this will do it.
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This wont do it.
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Use Titanium Backup and System data/app (whatever it called again) backup - scroll down to Twlauncher to backup it settings. This should do it.
I usually do it with mine old Desire to backup the HTC Sense launcher settings, email/gmail settings etc and should be the same with TouchWiz.
But u can only restore, if using same ROM and cant restore the settings on another custom ROM.
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This will do it.
hey, is it possible to delete samsung home (samsung stock launcher) from the system and just use a launcher (like launcher 7, GO or ADW) ?
thanks
force_close said:
hey, is it possible to delete samsung home (samsung stock launcher) from the system and just use a launcher (like launcher 7, GO or ADW) ?
thanks
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Why not install a new launcher and make it your default? It is possible to delete it if you are rooted but it is also preferred not to delete it, just to be on the safer side. Always have a backup launcher..
kitrax59 said:
Why not install a new launcher and make it your default? It is possible to delete it if you are rooted but it is also preferred not to delete it, just to be on the safer side. Always have a backup launcher..
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I'm already have a launcher, just wondering if i can delete the stock launcher, so i can freed up some memory
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What is touchwiz? Just a launcher.. u can install it again delete it and do wateva u want. Dont worry. U can delete it..
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What is touchwiz? Just a launcher.. u can install it again delete it and do wateva u want. Dont worry. U can delete it..
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Okay then, I'll try, but I'll try first by freezing it using titanium backup, just in case something happenned so I can unfreeze it
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force_close said:
I'm already have a launcher, just wondering if i can delete the stock launcher, so i can freed up some memory
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hmm.. if your purpose is to free up space then it's no use. twlauncher is just kb in size. it will only reduce a very little amount of memory. better use app2sd scripts or apps like s2e, link2sd, etc.. to maximize your internal memory..
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hmm.. if your purpose is to free up space then it's no use. twlauncher is just kb in size. it will only reduce a very little amount of memory. better use app2sd scripts or apps like s2e, link2sd, etc.. to maximize your internal memory..
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No no.. I mean the RAM, u know even I use another launcher it still running in BG, n it consumed about 10-15mb of ram. Another launcher also consumed same amount but has better look
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use swap!!!!!!!!Lol!!!!!
aprizND said:
use swap!!!!!!!!Lol!!!!!
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How to use it on stock rom?
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first u need rooted stock!
second u can use app2sd(an option for swap already in there)most easy.
or take swap script from swap2sd script.
third. of course swap partition on SD card.
if you only want a simple step :
1. rooted
2. uninstall the samsung launcher with Titanium Backup
done
i like changing roms a lot! and i do prefer to do a full wipe each time to avoid unwanted bugs, but there is one thing that upsets me the most after each new rom and thats rearanging my launcher...
now i whould use nova launcher since it has backupand restore features, but unfortunatly it's not so usfull for stock roms since it can't find the weather, photos or music player widgets which are the ones i mostly use, niether does it show the AOSP version of those widgets.
so i was wondering if someone knows how to backup the stock launcher settings or layout to restore later, or an alternative lanucher with backup abilities that can use the sony widgets i'd love to know.
Use nandroid backup
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Use nandroid backup
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yeah but this messes up the whole idea of doing a clean flash without previous programs and possible bugs and errors...
so i've found the solution is anyone is intrested.
all you need to do is copy /data/data/com.sonyericsson.home to a safe location (sdcard)
and after you wipe your device restore the folder to it's original location.
this restores homescreen layouts, widgets locations and sizes and apps shortcuts, i've just tried it works greats.