[Q] How can I change an original launcher, statusbar and locker? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, guys! I want to customize ROM that was customized before by another guy. But I'm a newbie and have some questions.
The first is: how can I change launcher? Now my device works with Apex launcher, but I realy like launcher8 and use it now. I want to have just only one launcher.
The second question: how can i take back an original statusbar. May I just change file framework-res.apk that is now on my device on original.
The third question: how can i remove an original locker and install locker that is being used in launcher8.
p.s.
Please, sorry me if my questions are stupid. It will be nice to see any links with the material that will help me in solution of my problem.

To edit the status bar you could manually edit systemui.apk or you could use uot kitchen.
For the lock screen u could use an app called widget locker which let's you apply themes to the lock screen
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chromium96 said:
To edit the status bar you could manually edit systemui.apk or you could use uot kitchen.
For the lock screen u could use an app called widget locker which let's you apply themes to the lock screen
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The UOT kitchen is not working at the moment. depending on the android version he will also have to edit the code in the framework Res apk
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Did you say helix launcher and 2.1 together? Get launcherpro and feel the power...
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yes, helix with android 2.1
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I know its not a direct answer to your question but you could try another launcher. Apex Launcher allows full control over icons and titles for every item on your home screens.
Forgive me for crashing the thread, but I also need some help changing icons. I want to change the dock icons (on stock Rom) and I am using apex launcher pro. On my HTC Sensation and apex launcher, all I need to do is long press the icon and I then have the option to change it, but when I long press on sgs, the only option I get is to remove app. I am sure it must be simple, can someone help me out. Thanks.
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You stole my avatar
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LOL

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Why not just install a custom launcher like nova or apex to edit icons and titles?
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krankdroid said:
Why not just install a custom launcher like nova or apex to edit icons and titles?
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well i like the stock launcher ..even though its slow compared to them..my bad i forgot to put a title

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Any insight on if this is possible?
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