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how do i uninstall adw launcher?

i'm using Azure CyanogenMod 6 1.0.1 and adw launcher is the standard launcher.
how can i uninstall the adw launcher and get launcher2?
when i install launcher2.apk it displays that THAT is adw launcher. huh?
please help me!

can anyone help me?

Its installed as a system app. Search the legend Android development forum on how to uninstall system apps but install an other home first otherwise you will get stuck. Try launcher pro.
Edit: you could also try it with adb with this guide: http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/309227/how-to-remove-system-apps-from-the-htc-desire-with-adb-in-windows/
Its for desire but I can confirm it works great on legend too I used it to delete adw and street view
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thanks, i tried it with root explorer but i got the FC every time...
will try this out now

Why dont u just install the launcher you want and set it as default?
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because when i reboot adw launcher is back...
its annoying and it didnt work... i still have adw launcher

[Q] How to update an application in custom rom ?

Hi,
I use Racht Froyo à.15 custom ROM.
I would like to update the app Launcher Pro Plus with the new version.
I already have the .apk file.
So I tried to delete the old one and replace it by the new one in the /system/app directory but when I reboot, I stuck on Froyo logo.
How it is possible to do that ?
Thank

First you must install other launcher like adw and then remove launcher pro

Thanks for your quick reply !
I will try that

can't you just open newer apk file in file manager and there is option uninstall or update. It's so in all apps I noticed but don't know how about launcher.

how do you remove the stock launcher and replace it with another launcher?

Defenistrator said:
how do you remove the stock launcher and replace it with another launcher?
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I think you install a new, set it as default and the unistall the stock one...
Yours, GreatApo
(Sent from my Xperia X8)

[Q] Merge Launcher Pro with Miui

Hi,
I am a big fan of MIUI but i awfully hate its default launcher.
I was wondering if there is a way whereby i can replace the stock MIUI launcher with the launcher pro?
Thanks!!

Just download it from the market.
Sent from my Defy+

fiskenigaten said:
Just download it from the market.
Sent from my Defy+
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Thanks for the reply fiskenigaten.
But i was actually wondering of integrating it with the rom itself.
you know what i mean ?
There should be no miui launcher left!!
thanks.

Shrewdy said:
Thanks for the reply fiskenigaten.
But i was actually wondering of integrating it with the rom itself.
you know what i mean ?
There should be no miui launcher left!!
thanks.
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Just set it as default when you install it. Then you'll never see miui launcher ever again.
Or if you want to take it to the extreme, you can use titanium backup to fully remove miui launcher after you've installed launcher pro. But honestly I don't recommend it. Just stick with the first solution bud
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If u decide not to keep miui don't move launcher pro to SD. . Or use a root explorer and move /data/app/ launcher pro (I think its a different name but same icon) to /system/app and long press it, hit "permissions" and unchecked all 3 on the 3rd row, and the 3rd one on the second row. Save. Reboot.
Sent from my M886

I've never used MIUI So results may vary
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Thanks
Supupa said:
Just set it as default when you install it. Then you'll never see miui launcher ever again.
Or if you want to take it to the extreme, you can use titanium backup to fully remove miui launcher after you've installed launcher pro. But honestly I don't recommend it. Just stick with the first solution bud
sent from my wii remote
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salas2324 said:
If u decide not to keep miui don't move launcher pro to SD. . Or use a root explorer and move /data/app/ launcher pro (I think its a different name but same icon) to /system/app and long press it, hit "permissions" and unchecked all 3 on the 3rd row, and the 3rd one on the second row. Save. Reboot.
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Thanks a lot guys!! will try out "salas2324" solution. If it does not work then i will stick with your advice "Supupa"...

Shrewdy said:
Thanks a lot guys!! will try out "salas2324" solution. If it does not work then i will stick with your advice "Supupa"...
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Titanium backup pro has the option to integrate into the rom, just find launcher pro and long press and you will see it. I do this all the time with go launcher it lets you still do a factory reset safely, whereas it would disappear and you would have no launcher if you didn't D:
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Shrewdy said:
Hi,
I am a big fan of MIUI but i awfully hate its default launcher.
I was wondering if there is a way whereby i can replace the stock MIUI launcher with the launcher pro?
Thanks!!
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install launcher pro... select as default after pressing home button...
use a root enabled file explorer e.g. root explorer...
navigate to & mount system/app/
rename Miuihome.apk (think that's its name) to Miuihome.bak...
done ^^ no more Miuihome.apk a.k.a MIUI stock launcher :highfive:

Using launcher pro, I have a black screen and can see only the dockbar after unlocking defy, just for me?? I have wajkiui.......a mix of miui an cyano

kryptonitiko said:
Using launcher pro, I have a black screen and can see only the dockbar after unlocking defy, just for me?? I have wajkiui.......a mix of miui an cyano
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Maybe its the rom, try a different launcher like ADW or go launcher and see if they work
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix

Questions go in the Q&A section

touchwiz 5*5 grid needed

Hello everyone
wish u having a great day
I am coming from a note device so I am more used to 5*5 in the launcher and I love to stick to touch wiz
can anyone help me?
Thanks

Just install nova prime launcher.best available option for android phones.
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re: Touchwiz 5x5 launcher
alaa1ali said:
Hello everyone
wish u having a great day
I am coming from a note device so I am more used to 5*5 in the launcher and I love to stick to touch wiz
can anyone help me?
Thanks
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Here you go.... Touchwiz 5x5 Launcher
Installation:
You will need a root capable file manager like "root explorer" to install this.
Temporarily install another launcher while doing this
Unzip the file and copy it over to the internal sdcard
Rename the stock SecLauncher3.apk to SecLauncher3.ap_ (just as a backup).
Copy the new SecLauncher3.apk to the /system/app directory.
Reboot
Set default back to TouchWiz Launcher
Good luck!
Enjoy!
Here is the download link:
http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads/SGS4/mods/SecLauncher3 - 5x5 Home - 5x6 App.zip

Misterjunky said:
Here you go.... Touchwiz 5x5 Launcher
Installation:
You will need a root capable file manager like "root explorer" to install this.
Temporarily install another launcher while doing this
Unzip the file and copy it over to the internal sdcard
Rename the stock SecLauncher3.apk to SecLauncher3.ap_ (just as a backup).
Copy the new SecLauncher3.apk to the /system/app directory.
Reboot
Set default back to TouchWiz Launcher
Good luck!
Enjoy!
Here is the download link:
http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads/SGS4/mods/SecLauncher3 - 5x5 Home - 5x6 App.zip
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Indicate which versions you are running/offering the i9500 tw launcher does not launch well on the i9505
alaa1ali said:
Hello everyone
wish u having a great day
I am coming from a note device so I am more used to 5*5 in the launcher and I love to stick to touch wiz
can anyone help me?
Thanks
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paradise220 said:
Just install nova prime launcher.best available option for android phones.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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thank you buddy for ur reply but i prefer touch wiz :$
Misterjunky said:
Here you go.... Touchwiz 5x5 Launcher
Installation:
You will need a root capable file manager like "root explorer" to install this.
Temporarily install another launcher while doing this
Unzip the file and copy it over to the internal sdcard
Rename the stock SecLauncher3.apk to SecLauncher3.ap_ (just as a backup).
Copy the new SecLauncher3.apk to the /system/app directory.
Reboot
Set default back to TouchWiz Launcher
Good luck!
Enjoy!
Here is the download link:
http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads/SGS4/mods/SecLauncher3 - 5x5 Home - 5x6 App.zip
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nice one worked like sharm :highfive:
but....
i noticed an annoying dark bar beside each icon
that kinda made me feel lucky and thankful for you already to do a backup of the original file before replacing
i hope i can find a fix for that
thank you so much
saywhatt said:
Indicate which versions you are running/offering the i9500 tw launcher does not launch well on the i9505
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yes
thank you for the note
my phone is 9500
thanks for your reply

I want to delete the stock launcher (help me)

I want to delete the stock launcher and use some other launcher. Is there any way to completely delete it?

ZaKh10 said:
I want to delete the stock launcher and use some other launcher. Is there any way to completely delete it?
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If you have Root, install a custom ROM, or install a launcher then using TWRP or a root explorer, rename, freeze, delete stock
You can also use No Limits ROM, it's really a Magisk MOD, yet it has the option to remove stock launcher and replace with a different one. Here is the link to it.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3799167&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
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ZaKh10 said:
I want to delete the stock launcher and use some other launcher. Is there any way to completely delete it?
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Very simple no root needed.
Install the launcher that you want
Go to Settings/Apps & notifications/Default apps/Home app
Change to your installed new launcher
No need to delete the stock launcher
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I do NOT recommend to remove the OnePlus launcher if you are using the gesture navigation.
The launcher process is also containing the services for the gestures.
Therefore, like stated above, I also recommend to leave the default launcher as it is and just install the one you want.
Edit: screenshot for reference. I'm using an alternative launcher and still need OnePlus launcher because of the running service.