Changing launcher doesn't work, boots to default on startup. - Android TV General

I have a MXQ Pro 8K 5G Android box (1/8G), it runs Android 7, when i try to change the launcher to something better, it keeps it as default but boots to defualt on reboot, can anyone help?

set your new launcher as default, then go to settings > apps and disable the factory launcher, reboot and try again

donmega_icecube said:
set your new launcher as default, then go to settings > apps and disable the factory launcher, reboot and try again
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I tried it, it just reenables it

well, you could try to uninstall the default launcher, but first set the new launcher as default.
you'll need root access for that, and most of these boxes have root access by default.
so just search google play for a system app remover, just make sure you're removing the correct app so you don't blame me for messing up your box

I'm kinda nervous at deleting system apps, by the way I am gonna sleep rn

ya if you're not comfortable doing it, i suggest not to do it.
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Restore to default launcher

I just installed GDE, wanna give it a try before commiting on it.
Now when I press on the "Home" touch-button it will ask which launcher I wanna use. Kinda annoying.
Of course I can choose to use GDE as default, but before I figure out how to restore to default launcher, I don't wanna do it.
So, any hint for that?
If you choose this app as default fine. If you ever want to get the default launcher back go to settings, applications, manage applications then find the launcher app you are using in the list. Then stroll down page to the clear defaults tab.

Nova Launcher Prime

I installed Nova Launcher Prime and love it. One thing though. When I edit the apps in the drawer to show no label (name) it works great. But then for some reason whenever I reboot or install another app after I've already editing each app to show no name, it loses my setting and all the names come back. I tried making a backup of what I do, then restoring but it will not work. How do you make your edited apps in the drawer stick with their settings that you have made?
Weird, I've never had this issue with NL Prime. I just tried to reproduce what you said and it didn't happen.
I would ask for more details but I don't really know what to ask.
Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling NL and NL Prime?
I figured it out. If you have advanced task killer and you close all the apps in the list, which includes Nova that is what will reset the apps in the drawer. So now I just clear apps using the default 4.2.2 swipe away thing to close apps...
Advanced Task Killer has been obsolete since the Gingerbread days. Its best to just never use it.

Change default home launcher

Shield is absolutely amazing, but it's home screen is painful.
How can I change the default home launcher to something else?
Thanks!
You'll need to uninstall the current update from Google's TV Launcher, then install a 3rd party Launcher like "HALauncher". Also, turn auto updates off in Google Play Store settings so HALauncher will fix as your default launcher...
IberianPrince said:
You'll need to uninstall the current update from Google's TV Launcher, then install a 3rd party Launcher like "HALauncher". Also, turn auto updates off in Google Play Store settings so HALauncher will fix as your default launcher...
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Does this stil work?
I dont have the option to delete current update of the leanback launcher.
Can you say me where can i find option to remove update?
thanx in advance
wallyhenderson said:
Can you say me where can i find option to remove update?
thanx in advance
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I think you can search android tv launcher in the play store, select it and then select uninstall updates.
Does Prime launcher ect work? As a 2nd launcher/Home Screen
McDirty said:
Does this stil work?
I dont have the option to delete current update of the leanback launcher.
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Download Disable Application [ROOT].
Open Disable Application...go to activity...system...choose leanback.....choose disable main activity
Hi,
I've uninstalled the Latested Updates but Hal Launcher is still not being set as the Main Launcher. Even though it's selected as Home App. I don't get any option to set it as Default.
I've tried to clear the defaults from Learnback Launcher but that didn't work.
Don't want to Root now just incase I wish to return it. Still all new for me and want to test it out as much as possible.
Thanks

How to DEactivate default launcher and activate APEX launcher as default?

Hi there,
I got mine yesterday, very fine at least.
BUT, for me it´s not possible to DEactivate the default stock launcher and to activate the APEX Launcher as default.
I´ve installed apex, restored all my settings from old phone, that works.
But each time I left the menue, the app drawer, whatsever I´m back in the stock launcher and I have to select apex launcher manually.
In the settings menue there is no option to set apex as default
In the apex settings menue there is an option to select the default launcher, BUT there is only the stock launcher selectable, apex is not even listed as an option.
Any ideas to solve that?
Actual stock rom installed, play store and google apps, all is running fine, but not the launcher
juanitolo said:
Hi there,
I got mine yesterday, very fine at least.
BUT, for me it´s not possible to DEactivate the default stock launcher and to activate the APEX Launcher as default.
I´ve installed apex, restored all my settings from old phone, that works.
But each time I left the menue, the app drawer, whatsever I´m back in the stock launcher and I have to select apex launcher manually.
In the settings menue there is no option to set apex as default
In the apex settings menue there is an option to select the default launcher, BUT there is only the stock launcher selectable, apex is not even listed as an option.
Any ideas to solve that?
Actual stock rom installed, play store and google apps, all is running fine, but not the launcher
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You have to go to "Settings" then "Apps" and down on the middle side is "Default Apps" then you select "Launcher" and set the one you want as Standard.
hope i could help
Go to settings. Then apps. In the bottom you Will see default apps. Go in. In launcher you can select of all you have. I have the original, google launcher, pixel and Nova.
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lowrider_05 said:
You have to go to "Settings" then "Apps" and down on the middle side is "Default Apps" then you select "Launcher" and set the one you want as Standard.
hope i could help
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Faster than me.
Aarghh its that easy
I shouldn´t work till 2 am and try to figure out things like that.
Thanks that was the trick
juanitolo said:
Aarghh its that easy
I shouldn´t work till 2 am and try to figure out things like that.
Thanks that was the trick
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Cant blame you, i would've thought the same thing, i had a very hard time getting the Letv le max to work with another launcher, but they fixed that
Nova launhcer just jumped straight into the settings for me on this one

Change default Home app

I installed Pixel 2 Launcher.apk as default Home app. But when I reboot phone, I need manully set Pixel Launcher as default Home app, otherwise Home app will still be Launcher3.
How can I disable or delete Launcher3? Where is Launcher3 app in system?
Even I am using pixel launcher but I am not facing any such issues. If you have not already done, go to settings --> apps --> click gear icon(top right) --> under 'home' select ''pixel launcher'.
P.S : I am using pixel launcher v1.7
Ved K said:
Even I am using pixel launcher but I am not facing any such issues. If you have not already done, go to settings --> apps --> click gear icon(top right) --> under 'home' select ''pixel launcher'.
P.S : I am using pixel launcher v1.7
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Same version. It doesn't work.
rockice said:
Same version. It doesn't work.
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If your device is rooted just uninstall the default launcher using 'System App remover (root)' app. If your device is not rooted try to install third party launcher preferably 'Nova Launcher' and reboot, then set pixel launcher as default( As specified in my previous post). I am not sure whether this works. But initially I installed nova launcher and then later pixel. Hope it works.
Ved K said:
If your device is rooted just uninstall the default launcher using 'System App remover (root)' app. If your device is not rooted try to install third party launcher preferably 'Nova Launcher' and reboot, then set pixel launcher as default( As specified in my previous post). I am not sure whether this works. But initially I installed nova launcher and then later pixel. Hope it works.
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I advise you not to uninstall any of the system apps because you might have extra problems with installing OTA update. You should only freeze system apps, so they are not active, nor visible
Thanks Ved K's suggestion. I install 'System App Remover' app and find Launcher3.apk's path. Rename this apk, so I get Pixel 2 Launcher as my default Home app when I reboot system everytime.
The next I want solve is set Live Wallpapers - Your world, Solar System as my default Home screen when reboot.
rockice said:
Thanks Ved K's suggestion. I install 'System App Remover' app and find Launcher3.apk's path. Rename this apk, so I get Pixel 2 Launcher as my default Home app when I reboot system everytime.
The next I want solve is set Live Wallpapers - Your world, Solar System as my default Home screen when reboot.
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using the same launcher, not having such issue here
I'm using Microsoft Launcher and I don't find any issues keeping it as default launcher.
I just selected (ALWAYS) When asked Just once/always while touching home button.
I have MiA1.
Another alternate is to reset DEFAULTS in settings menu from the LAUNCHER3 APP.
There is no way to freeze Launcher3 if device is not rooted.
You can neither disable nor uninstall default launcher and imo! After playing with ADB tools for years and switching/flashing multiple/heavy OSs in my various devices I find rooting a waste. It makes your device vulnerable (not talking about security, talking about performance) and you eventually miss the future updates that feels miserable (flashing them is time taking, not for worthy people as every worthy individual is busy person).

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