Google Pixel Launcher (Installed as a system app) wont update - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, so I have installed the Pixel Launcher(ODR-3952143) on my rooted Nexus 6P as a system app. I want to downgrade to the 7.1.1(3624681) Pixel Launcher because I don't like some of the features in the Android O launcher. What I did was clear data and cache of the new Android O Pixel Launcher then I cleared it as a default home launcher. Next, I used ES File Explorer(with the correct permissions) to remove the Android O Launcher and replace it with the older launcher(again with the correct permissions). Lastly, I restarted my phone several times to see if it would work. No luck! The version doesn't change. Under Apps in settings, it lists the Pixel Launcher as version ODR-395143. Nothing updated either as if nothing has changed.
Does anyone know of a fix, or why this is occurring?
Thanks in advance,
Milo

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akiraware said:
It's possible to revert to the old version?
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Yes, first uninstall update on poco launcher app in settings. After that update with google play or install old version apk :
updated 21.09.2022
POCO Launcher 2.0 - Customize, 2.7.4.39 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc. - APKMirror
POCO Launcher 2.0 - Customize, 2.7.4.39 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc. - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
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For me it failed to install the older versions with the error "Package appears to be invalid". Happened both after only removing the updates in settings and after completely uninstalling the current version with ADB AppControl. Any ideas on how to fix that error would be very appreciated.
Arach_No said:
For me it failed to install the older versions with the error "Package appears to be invalid". Happened both after only removing the updates in settings and after completely uninstalling the current version with ADB AppControl. Any ideas on how to fix that error would be very appreciated.
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If you have completely removed the default and only launcher, Poco launcher, from your phone, you will have problems. Here's how I solved the similar launcher problem I had before ; Install any other free launcher and choose it by default. Then re-install the Poco launcher from google play store or the link or from any other source and select it as the default launcher. Now you can completely uninstall the other launcher if you want.
xda-dvlprs said:
If you have completely removed the default and only launcher, Poco launcher, from your phone, you will have problems. Here's how I solved the similar launcher problem I had before ; Install any other free launcher and choose it by default. Then re-install the Poco launcher from google play store or the link or from any other source and select it as the default launcher. Now you can completely uninstall the other launcher if you want.
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That's how I tried to do it, I forgot the mention that I used another launcher (Nova, in this case) as default while uninstalling POCO Launcher so as not to end up without a working launcher. However, even while using Nova as default I couldn't install any of the other version of POCO Launcher I tested, all I got was the error message above.
Arach_No said:
That's how I tried to do it, I forgot the mention that I used another launcher (Nova, in this case) as default while uninstalling POCO Launcher so as not to end up without a working launcher. However, even while using Nova as default I couldn't install any of the other version of POCO Launcher I tested, all I got was the error message above.
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The last thing that comes to my mind is to install the x64 bit Poco launcher apk. Because sometimes i get this error too when i try to install any x32 bit apk.
I'm not completely a developer but i think horizontal recent apps menu is so bad. Vertical was way better than horizontal but just as an advice, put an option for this and optimize it.
5leafclover said:
I'm not completely a developer but i think horizontal recent apps menu is so bad. Vertical was way better than horizontal but just as an advice, put an option for this and optimize it.
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options for choosing between horizontal and vertical is in options so u can choose which u prefer
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