[Q] How to remove Nova launcher from CM10? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can I remove it and just stay with trebuchet launcher? I keep getting updates for something I never use. I also have purchased ADWLauncher EX, so after i test it, if I like it, can I remove Trebuchet launcher too? Thanks!

Yes.
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XperienceD said:
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what's the procedure? just remove .apk file or there's something more into it?

Navigate to system/app and then delete the launcher. Never used cm so assume it is the same as normal app.
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zolaisugly said:
Navigate to system/app and then delete the launcher.
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You can do it that way, but I prefer to use Titanium Backup as, I assume it also removes system folders etc giving a cleaner removal.

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[HELP]How to cook Launcher Pro Plus into CM6?

I need some help into cooking Launcher Pro Plus into CM6. I bought and installed it to my current CM6 test5 from koush and it runs really,really good. Best one yet. I understand that it works great, as is, but I'd like to cook it in and take ADW Launcher out.
I know I would need to do much more than just switching out apk's. What other files would I have to modify for cooking it in?
Would it be much easier for me to push,pull, and modify a few files from my current ROM?
I just want it installed as my main launcher in system. The PLUS version is a paid app so I'm sure I won't be the only one asking how to do this.
7 zip works.
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Wouldnt it be as easy as deleting ADW and the just pushing Launcher Pro to /system/
Don't really think you need to do anything else.
TNS201 said:
Wouldnt it be as easy as deleting ADW and the just pushing Launcher Pro to /system/
Don't really think you need to do anything else.
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Heh. Well that's what i'm trying to find out. I thought I would have to modify more files to instruct the install process or 2.2 to look for Launcher Pro Plus, instead of ADW.
I'm a noob so I don't know.
Greasy Joe Bick said:
Heh. Well that's what i'm trying to find out. I thought I would have to modify more files to instruct the install process or 2.2 to look for Launcher Pro Plus, instead of ADW.
I'm a noob so I don't know.
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Nope. Any file manager will do fine.
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jdkoreclipse said:
Nope. Any file manager will do fine.
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Ok. Thanks. Didn't think it would be that simple. I'll pull the ADW apk from test5 zip and replace with LauncherPro Plus apk.
**UPDATE** Worked! easy.
Greasy Joe Bick said:
Ok. Thanks. Didn't think it would be that simple. I'll pull the ADW apk from test5 zip and replace with LauncherPro Plus apk.
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You can have multiple launchers on your phone. If you put LauncherPro and others on your phone. If you have more then one installed at first it will ask you when your first boot your phone to select which one you want to run. It also has an option to set as default, meaning that is the default launcher that will always go to. If you don't set a default, every time you press the home key it will ask you which launcher to run. If you set a default and later want to change it to another launcher, go to settings>applications>choose the current default launcher and select clear defaults. Then it will go back to asking what you want to launch when you press the home key and you can choose a new default.
homeswitcher is an app in the market that lets u manage your launchers...very easy, great app!
BillytheKid82 said:
homeswitcher is an app in the market that lets u manage your launchers...very easy, great app!
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Sadly, no support for froyo
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jdkoreclipse said:
Sadly, no support for froyo
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yes there is, im running it on Sky Raider froyo v1.9 right now. here's the apk if it doesn't show up in the marketplace.
Not for cm6. It is shot. I can change homes , bit when i hit the home key, it just redirects me to my old hyme.
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Why not just remove ADW through root and reinstall LauncherProPlus from Titanium Backup? Provided you already have a version saved on there?
So... you're going to put one of t
he few paid apps that deserves a couple if bucks in a publicly available download?
Edit: nevermind, my noobness didn't read the post more carefully. My apologies.
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Timescape, stock media/gallery widgets?

Hi all, just wanted to know if it's possible to flash or install Timescape and the stock gallery/media widgets into a custom ROM? I'm using Fasty ROM(stock-based, really cool and smooth btw) and i like those widgets. I do have the .zip files that came with the Acronium ROM, but I don't know if they would work.
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Take a backup and try it.
dp94 said:
Take a backup and try it.
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I guess I'll have to experiment on my own xD haha.
If i had another system backup, will it overwrite it? I don't want a whole bunch of space on backups on my SD card..
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SkVergil said:
I guess I'll have to experiment on my own xD haha.
If i had another system backup, will it overwrite it? I don't want a whole bunch of space on backups on my SD card..
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If you take backups in CWM it won't.
You can delete them in /sdcard/clockwork/backup, but watch out if you delete the right backup.
Note that many of the stock SE widgets (music, weather, Timescape, etc.) only work with the SE Launcher and won't appear in the widget list on other launchers (I tried ADW and Zeam and they aren't in the list).
rec71 said:
Note that many of the stock SE widgets (music, weather, Timescape, etc.) only work with the SE Launcher and won't appear in the widget list on other launchers (I tried ADW and Zeam and they aren't in the list).
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I think he knows that and SE launcher is the stock launcher in Fasty ROM either way.
dp94 said:
I think he knows that and SE launcher is the stock launcher in Fasty ROM either way.
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Yeah I know I use the stock launcher. It's really smooth in this ROM and with DooMLord's kernel it's even smoother.

[Q] SGS2 Clock+Weather Widget

I just tried to install the SGS2 clock widget and also the Weather widget, but when I tried installing them i kept on getting this message:"Application not installed". I then tried moving it to system/app and it couldn't be moved. Any suggestions?
What did you uss to try to move it? You neex something like root explorer and click the upper corner to change it r/w.
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I don't have root explorer, I really don't want to pay for it. Is there anything else I can use?
samsungepicgeek said:
I don't have root explorer, I really don't want to pay for it. Is there anything else I can use?
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ES file explorer. Then go to the bottom of the settings and enable root explorer and system mount options.
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Ok, so I moved the two apk's to system/app and when I went to widgets, none of the two widgets appeared. I then rebooted my phone but it still didn't show up.
samsungepicgeek said:
Ok, so I moved the two apk's to system/app and when I went to widgets, none of the two widgets appeared. I then rebooted my phone but it still didn't show up.
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What launcher are you using? It may need touchwiz launcher.
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kennyglass123 said:
What launcher are you using? It may need touchwiz launcher.
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Trebuchet launcher on CM9
samsungepicgeek said:
Trebuchet launcher on CM9
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If it is a Samsung Touchwiz app then forget it. You are on an AOSP ROM.
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kennyglass123 said:
If it is a Samsung Touchwiz app then forget it. You are on an AOSP ROM.
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Ok then ,thanks for your time anyways
just double checking, I cannot get either of these widgets or anything close to it on CM9 http://www.careace.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/galaxy-s-ii-widgets.png?
Try the Weather Channel app.
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samsungepicgeek said:
just double checking, I cannot get either of these widgets or anything close to it on CM9 http://www.careace.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/galaxy-s-ii-widgets.png?
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Have you looked at Beautiful Widgets on the market? It's skinable, super customizable, and has a clock/weather widget that is similar to what you are describing.
poit said:
Have you looked at Beautiful Widgets on the market? It's skinable, super customizable, and has a clock/weather widget that is similar to what you are describing.
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I looked at that and I really like those widgets, but I rather not pay for apps.

[Q] STOCK 4.0.X Launcher on SGS2

Hi Guys.
Is it possible to use the original android launcher for the Galaxy S2 (ICS 4.0.3.)? If so, where can I get it?
Now TouchWiz is installed and tells me not at all.
Thanks to all
Hoodsey said:
Hi Guys.
Is it possible to use the original android launcher for the Galaxy S2 (ICS 4.0.3.)? If so, where can I get it?
Now TouchWiz is installed and tells me not at all.
Thanks to all
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674
Make sure you install it in system/app
can i do install this apk via root explorer? paste and copy into system/app
Hoodsey said:
can i do install this apk via root explorer? paste and copy into system/app
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yes, and if it does not work after that, try to reboot your phone
Alternatively, you could just download the Nova Launcher from the market. It's also based on the AOSP Launcher, but more customizable. You can make it look and behave just like the stock launcher, though.
It feels a bit more polished than Trebuchet to me ATM.
I found ApexLauncher on Play Store. A little bit better as nova
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slashvanyoung said:
Alternatively, you could just download the Nova Launcher from the market. It's also based on the AOSP Launcher, but more customizable. You can make it look and behave just like the stock launcher, though.
It feels a bit more polished than Trebuchet to me ATM.
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Hoodsey said:
I found ApexLauncher on Play Store. A little bit better as nova
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afaik none of the three support folders or tabs (to emulate new pages in TW) in app drawer, so TW still has some use
Hello guys,
I tried apex and nova .. not bad, but not allow you to create folders in the app drawer: (
Unfortunately this is a big problem .. I prefer the theme golauncher ics (golauncher is free but the theme costs about 1.50 €).
sli
Is there any way to transfer over the tw launcher used in the last few beta roms? I really liked the transition effect of it.
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xSliv3r said:
Hello guys,
I tried apex and nova .. not bad, but not allow you to create folders in the app drawer: (
Unfortunately this is a big problem .. I prefer the theme golauncher ics (golauncher is free but the theme costs about 1.50 €).
sli
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Neither trebuchet... As far as i've seen only TW allows folders in app drawer.
Nova launcher i apex launcher on google play
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euklidis said:
Neither trebuchet... As far as i've seen only TW allows folders in app drawer.
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ADW launcher Ex allows folders too.
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fuk apex and nova, i cannot use some samsung widgets, like email, accu weather, etc.
go launcher ex i used to use, but it is a drain battery. so im tryin to get another one.
im gonna try adw
duendeskt said:
fuk apex and nova, i cannot use some samsung widgets, like email, accu weather, etc.
go launcher ex i used to use, but it is a drain battery. so im tryin to get another one.
im gonna try adw
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On the official ICS with nova all samsung widgets work like a charm...

How do I: Back up the homescreen/with icon location

I want to back that up for when I do full wipes, to keep icon location/folder location...
Would be nice if I could keep my notification set to what I had them set to.. but that is not really an issue and is faster to do... setting up my folder takes awhile :/
What launcher do you use? Most of them have a backup/restore option. I know Nova does for sure. Just make sure all apps and stuff are installed before restoring. Check in your launcher settings.
Randomacts said:
I want to back that up for when I do full wipes, to keep icon location/folder location...
Would be nice if I could keep my notification set to what I had them set to.. but that is not really an issue and is faster to do... setting up my folder takes awhile :/
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Apex will also backup the "desktop", though it may be only in Apex Pro, which is what I use.
Like already said, most aftermarket launchers have backup capabilities...usually found in the settings menu of the launcher.
I use Titanium Backup, and when restoring apps, it will restore your icons and placement as well. Widgets will need to be replaced manually if you have any of them placed on your home screen.
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Use go backup pro
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I use TBackup to backup all apps/data. After wipe, restore Holo Launcher with data will put everything back as was.
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NunHugger said:
Like already said, most aftermarket launchers have backup capabilities...usually found in the settings menu of the launcher.
I use Titanium Backup, and when restoring apps, it will restore your icons and placement as well. Widgets will need to be replaced manually if you have any of them placed on your home screen.
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TB doesn't restore app icon location for me on CM10
sailzfast said:
I use TBackup to backup all apps/data. After wipe, restore Holo Launcher with data will put everything back as was.
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I don't know if I have holo launcher... is that the default? I am running cm10
Randomacts said:
TB doesn't restore app icon location for me on CM10
I don't know if I have holo launcher... is that the default? I am running cm10
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Trebuchet is the default launcher for CM. Back up and restore it in TiBu.
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dnorthington said:
Trebuchet is the default launcher for CM. Back up and restore it in TiBu.
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Thanks, I feel alil stupid now =p
Or try TrebuchetBackup
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Randomacts said:
I want to back that up for when I do full wipes, to keep icon location/folder location...
Would be nice if I could keep my notification set to what I had them set to.. but that is not really an issue and is faster to do... setting up my folder takes awhile :/
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Should the enter key!
Buzz launcher remembers without doing anything in settings but you will have to replace your widgets.
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