This may be a dumb question But I am new to the Nook Tablet and the Android world (I still have a flip-phone) and could use some help.
I am rooted (Thanks Indirect and albertwertz! There is a special place in the afterlife for those who help others!) and I chose Honeycomb launcher.
I would like to try other launchers but do not know if I have to re-root in order to do so or can I install another and just change to that?
Any advice on the best launcher would be appreciated also. I know this is subjective but I appreciate your opinion.
And one more question. If I re-root and have purchase apps from the Android Market and Amazon can I re-download them without paying or can i back them up (I have Titanium Backup) and restore them.
Thanks for any replies, All help is appreciated!
Once you are rooted, you will stay rooted unless you unroot yourself or are unrooted by an OTA update. So yes, you can try other launchers. And anything you purchase through Google or Amazon can be redownloaded at no charge as long as you are signed in with the same account.
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To install another launcher just install the apk or go to the Market and install one through there.
To get rid of Honeycomb Launcher, just go to the Android Market > My Apps and click on HCL Launcher and then Uninstall.
I recommend ADW Ex launcher, it's by far my favorite of all and really has amazing customization potential. A great out-of-the-box launcher is Go Launcher EX, which may be good for you until you get a hang of things.
Just to show what I've accomplished with ADW Ex, check this out.
Hi, I can't seem to uninstall Go Launcher Ex as I'd like to stick with ADW. Does anyone know how to do that? I get an error when I try to do it.
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Hi, I can't seem to uninstall Go Launcher Ex as I'd like to stick with ADW. Does anyone know how to do that? I get an error when I try to do it.
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What does the error say?
Did you try the uninstall through the'manage apps' interface?
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Do you mean through the Android Market? If so, yes, and it says it is uninstalled, but then it can be selected through the home button interface again and is still there.
greenjeddak said:
Do you mean through the Android Market? If so, yes, and it says it is uninstalled, but then it can be selected through the home button interface again and is still there.
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Did you move it to /system/app rather than /data/app?
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goex.apk is in system/app -- i dont have an /app folder in data
That's why it's not uninstalling from the market. System apps don't work that way. You can delete it from /system/app.
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OK, good to know, thank you. However, I can't seem to delete it. Any suggestions for doing so? Maybe I'm not using the right file browser?
greenjeddak said:
OK, good to know, thank you. However, I can't seem to delete it. Any suggestions for doing so? Maybe I'm not using the right file browser?
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Use this to uninstall applications from data and system
root_app_remover.apk
Veronica
greenjeddak said:
OK, good to know, thank you. However, I can't seem to delete it. Any suggestions for doing so? Maybe I'm not using the right file browser?
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I'd just use ES File Explorer, but you have to make sure you mount the system as read-write first.
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Thanks, lavero.burgos -- that worked for me.
Sounds like your not doing half bad for yourself as an android newbie! I have to ask, are considering an upgrade from your old flip phone yet? =p
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I just found this app through Amazon called Gemini App Manager and I love it. It's like a titanium backup in a way because it can backup apps and even block them for rooted users. It has a cache cleaner, tells you all the permissions an app user uses by using symbols by each app and more. It's great so far and best of all it's free. I have no affiliation with it, I just thought I would share because I like it so much. Give it a try.
Its in the market too.
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Actually, I downloaded it from the market because it wasn't working from Amazon. I probably should have put that in the OP. But thanks for pointing that out.
Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try
bahaugur said:
Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try
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I hope you like it. Let me know what you think of it.
Blars1206 said:
I hope you like it. Let me know what you think of it.
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I can't download it. using CM7 market 3.1.3
Not available in turkiye, i tried different market enablers, clearing the market data none of them worked. But i will find a way to get the app.
It is too bad, we can't reach all apps in the market without tricks.
That's a major bummer. I will try to post the apk if I get the chance.
For some reason I can't get adb working on my laptop so I won't be able to get the apk off my phone. Maybe if someone else had they could post it. Sorry.
Blars1206 said:
For some reason I can't get adb working on my laptop so I won't be able to get the apk off my phone. Maybe if someone else had they could post it. Sorry.
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At least you tried thanks. i'll find a way to get it.
did it!
Revert back to old market
link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231358
With the help of market enabler, installed Gemini app manager, tried it. looks nice. but i'm not using app2sd thing. other stuff, i already have titanium backup, app manager vs. also got the apk with titanium backup,attached it, if anyone has a problem like me.
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did it!
Revert back to old market
link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231358
With the help of market enabler, installed Gemini app manager, tried it. looks nice. but i'm not using app2sd thing. other stuff, i already have titanium backup, app manager vs. also got the apk with titanium backup,attached it, if anyone has a problem like me.
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Thank you. I had finally got the apk and was about to put it on here and see you beat me to it. I hit your thanks.
Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
Thanks
If you data wipe it will remove your launcher unless it is converted to a system app. (95% sure on this)
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Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
in99flames said:
Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
Thanks
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I do know that system apps cannot be uninstalled unless you use something like titanium backup or root explorer.
in99flames said:
Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
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This is why I make my launcher a system app.
I think u might be able to hold down search key and say market to be able to download one as long as u don't have voice search deleted or frozen like I do
Better safe than sorry tho
Ok i use Tbackup for all my program freeze/removal. I converted launcher pro to system app. Thanks for all the input!
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What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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TransX2 said:
What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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Rw-r--r--
Im pretty sure all system app permission are the same
If u long press any other system app and choose change permission u can see what it should look like. Then just cancel out and go to launcher app and make it look the same way
looks like this::
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I know right now all the fuss is how to get stuff on the device, but I'm curious if anyone knows how to remove it. Seeing as we have to go through search to access what we install from the amazon market, how do we take it off?
If you use go launcher you and just drag it to a screen, long press it, and hit uninstall.
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If you use go launcher you can uninstall from the drawer. Or you can install appmenu and have access to the standard android menu to uninstall, etc.
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Or download AppMenu then go to Manage Applications.
AppMenu (previously thps_launch) (thanks to lionclaw) - http://suipre.com/AppMenu.apk
n8w said:
I know right now all the fuss is how to get stuff on the device, but I'm curious if anyone knows how to remove it. Seeing as we have to go through search to access what we install from the amazon market, how do we take it off?
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Fwiw, i use zdbox for uninstalling apps. Works fast.
ZDBox gets a vote from me as well.
lanceot said:
ZDBox gets a vote from me as well.
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Where did you get the .apk for Zdbox?
lanwarrior said:
Where did you get the .apk for Zdbox?
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Android market
Is there a way to take stock launcher out of system apps and replace with a different launcher of your choice so I don't have 2 launchers on my phone hogging it? I am rooted on 2.2 acclaim.
use root explorer and delete your stock launcher in /system/app/ or use titanium backup..
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That won't conflict anything?
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I think you can use titanium backup and delete the stock launcher.
Deleting your stock launcher is never a good idea.
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Do a CWM backup before anything, also make sure to have the launcher you actually want to have as the main one, already installed and put into system/app folder just incase something happened where you can't do anything an have to hard reset, losing the launcher not in system/app in the process.
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What do you mean hogging it? Just check default launcher to what ever launcher you like and done. I wouldn't recommend deleting default launcher.
Well I was told I can intergrate my launcher into my rom,but know how I do that.
how about you just freeze it using titanium,and use your fav launcher,wont conflict,dont worry..
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I thought about doing that.
Deleting the stock launcher is not a good idea and neither is freezing it. What do you gain by freezing it? You don't free up any additional resources and as long as you change the defaults it will not run. You should always have a fall back launcher just in case.
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Deleting the stock launcher is not a good idea and neither is freezing it. What do you gain by freezing it? You don't free up any additional resources and as long as you change the defaults it will not run. You should always have a fall back launcher just in case.
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why did you say that?did you try and finally brick your phone?if that so why dont you state the "not a good idea" thing here,so our friend here will not do that as you suggest
p.s:im using xperia arc s stock rom with modded touchwiz launcher,work brilliant,plus i delete the stock launcher,and finally using v6supercharge to make bulletproof launcher
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It depends on the launcher. I don't think substituting the default launcher with a third party launcher (like Go Launcher, etc.) is a good idea. Do you disagree?
I'm running CM10.1 I lost most of my icons. However the apps are still there becuase I can see them in the "Manage Apps" .
I have camera, messaging, internet, gallery, settings. Nothing else... Any ideas how to get them back?
Thanks!
tls1
Try a different launcher
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iurnait said:
Try a different launcher
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Should I call NASA? Could you explain?
tls1tls1 said:
Should I call NASA? Could you explain?
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What he means is to use a different program as your homescreen. Like apex launcher which you can find on the play store. However your problem actually is that when you installed CM10.1 all your apps where on your internal sdcard and CM10.1 defaults to your external if you have one. You have to change some line in the build.prop to sdcard0 instead of sdcard1. I'll go into more statistics later but have to work right now.
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Ok thanks! I am looking a free launchers 'Go Launcher EX' and'Apex Launcher'. I will try to reinstall one later.
I did not change any source code. I was playing with manage apps trying to conserve battery... and they disappeared. but I turned everything back on and they're gonzo.
Go back to work dude! Thanks !
tls1
i installed the 'Go Luancher EX' and now the button in the play store says installed (instead of install). But I cannot find it. And I still have no icons.Theonly way I can find some apps (not all), is to use the google search at the top of the home screen.
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i installed the 'Go Luancher EX' and now the button in the play store says installed (instead of install). But I cannot find it. And I still have no icons.Theonly way I can find some apps (not all), is to use the google search at the top of the home screen.
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When you managed apps, did you move any apps to the SD card?
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not that I am aware of...
when I click on manage apps in the
SD card: is poweramp and viper android fx
running: settings, poweramp, viper, dsp manager, keyboard
all: big list...
I did click "reset app preferences"... didn't do anything
When you lost your apps, did you just flash CM10.1?
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a couple of days later... I noticed that the battery was drainin quckly and asked for help in the forum. They said to use manage apps.So I did that to disable some apps and then it happened.But since then I re-enabled them and rebooted and still have never go ttem back.
thanks!
tls1
tls1tls1 said:
a couple of days later... I noticed that the battery was drainin quckly and asked for help in the forum. They said to use manage apps.So I did that to disable some apps and then it happened.But since then I re-enabled them and rebooted and still have never go ttem back.
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tls1
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When you disable an app, it no longer shows up on your homescreen, and you can only do that for system apps or apps flashed in the ROM you installed. Is there any other information as I am trying to diagnose your problem
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Any way to turn one of those back on? I guess buy disabling it then it does not appear in the "ALL" section of the manage apps? Oups
I can go into the file manager and navigate to the SD card. I find the CM 10.1 zip file but when I click on it to reinstall it says "There is no application registered to handle the type of file selected". I guess I used to have something that could install directly from a zip file....
I don't mind reinstalling cm10.1 if that would fix it... but how?
i rebooting into recovery mode and I'm reinstalling CM10.1... see if that helps
I installed cm10.1 and gapps... its still the same
success... I was looking at the apps and I know trebuchet is the default launcher. I took a chance and clicked on the clear data.... and then all the icons came back...weird eh? wooohooo! thanks everyone for your help
tls1tls1 said:
success... I was looking at the apps and I know trebuchet is the default launcher. I took a chance and clicked on the clear data.... and then all the icons came back...weird eh? wooohooo! thanks everyone for your help
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Glad to know you figured it out. Well done.
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