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[For Starters][TouchWiz 4 Replacement]

Guys...most of us think that Touchwiz is a laggy launcher and mostly people suffer from it who do not want to install a custom rom....i have got this post for those starters who want a launcher replacement for TouchWiz with Stock Rom...So the method is very simple...You just need to follow....
First...You need to root your phone....I prefer the Recovery Method from the link below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
After this...you will need a Root Explorer (Play Store)...Install it and
Then go to your system/apps and search for TwLauncher.apk and also .odex file...copy both the files into your sd card for back up (change mounting if it says the system files cant be moved) ...
Now install an alternative launcher that you need against TouchWiz...If you are looking for speedy and lite launcher...Zeam Launcher(Play Store) might be a good option...Go launcher...AdW Launcher...Holo Launcher...Nemus Launcher are other options if you want Style with Performance...
After you have installed your launcher...apply it as the launcher...again go to root explorer and delete both the Tw files (that you backed up) from system/app folder....restart your phone...and you are done!
If you want to restore it again...simply place the copied files back in system/app folder and dont forget to change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (if you are confused...see the permissions of other apps) ...after changing permissions...restart your phone and you will be done!
Hit Thanks and help me if I helped you...!
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Thanks for your post, however to install e.g. Go Launcher you don't even need to root your phone...

[.::MDT::.] said:
Thanks for your post, however to install e.g. Go Launcher you don't even need to root your phone...
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Only rooting is needed to remove touchwiz from system apps through root explorer...in order to save RAM...
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Shehram Ahmad said:
Only rooting is needed to remove touchwiz from system apps through root explorer...in order to save RAM...
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How does removing TW save RAM??
If you are not using it as your default Home Launcher....
e.g. you are using for example Launcher Pro, like me, and TW will never be in system RAM??
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irishpancake said:
How does removing TW save RAM??
If you are not using it as your default Home Launcher....
e.g. you are using for example Launcher Pro, like me, and TW will never be in system RAM??
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Correct!
Anyway, thanks for your work to describe the procedure of replacing the stock launcher.
What annoys me a bit is the fact that I have to choose a launcher everytime it(Go Launcher) gets updated.
Is updating done without problems if the stock launcher is uninstalled?
greets
THE-E
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Actually it was made for touchwiz haters....who wanted to remove touchwiz permanantly...and wanted another quick default launcher without flashing custom roms....like me when i was a starter and hated laggy tw...but now xxlm8 value pack has solved it and i am back on tw....
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I dont think updating will cause any problems for the secondary launcher if default tw launcher is removed....because the system will only have one launcher in RAM available...so after update...the launcher should automatically restart and run as normal...(as far as i think)...however please share if there is something different... Thanks
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THE-E said:
Correct!
Anyway, thanks for your work to describe the procedure of replacing the stock launcher.
What annoys me a bit is the fact that I have to choose a launcher everytime it(Go Launcher) gets updated.
Is updating done without problems if the stock launcher is uninstalled?
greets
THE-E
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Cheerz E...
and thanks as well to Shehram Ahmad....TW Hater
for the instructions!!!
I don't have that problem.....coz LPP never gets updated
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Nexus7 Launcher2 App

This is a simple Launcher2 App, install as any other app,
THIS IS BASED ON TEAMEOS ROM!
( is will just act as an update to the stock Launcher2 app, to unistall simply click Uninstall updates to go back to stock)
What this is:
Stock Launcher2 +
Deodexed
Hidden search bar in both landscape and portrait
No divider
Rotation on home screen enabled
Download
Launcher2.apk - 14.95 MB
Screen shots
portrait
landscape
For stock rooted users follow this
dansskittles said:
Works on a stock rooted rom!
Here is how I got it working
1. Install a temporary launcher (Anything will do)
2. Using Root Uninstaller backup stock launcher
3. Uninstall stock launcher
4. Reboot
5. Install this launcher
My stock rooted nexus 7 now hows this awesome launcher!
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Won't install for me
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Luda305 said:
Won't install for me
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what rom are you running?
if stock then thats your problem, this is deodex so you may need to remove the odex file, but have adb ready, casue if you remove it the launcher will crash and you wont be able to do anything
Soryy i forgot to mention its based on teameos Rom
it should work for any rom, just not stock

runandhide05 said:
what rom are you running?
if stock then thats your problem, this is deodex so you may need to remove the odex file, but have adb ready, casue if you remove it the launcher will crash and you wont be able to do anything
Soryy i forgot to mention its based on teameos Rom
it should work for any rom, just not stock
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Oh I see... Yea I'm stock... Anyway you can make an odex one.
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Would also like to see a odex version that can be installed on stock.

dansskittles said:
Would also like to see a odex version that can be installed on stock.
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If I get some free time I'll restore to stock and see what I can do.
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runandhide05 said:
If I get some free time I'll restore to stock and see what I can do.
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Will be waiting for this
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Luda305 said:
Will be waiting for this
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Are you guys rooted? Custom recovery?
Or 100% stock?
I ask because if you r 100% stock how do u intend on replacing the .apk and .odex files.
Also if you are rooted how about try to rename the .odex to .back and the stock launcher from .apk to .bak
Just spit ballen ideas here, cause its not likely I will be able to get it odex, too time consuming, and I'd rather spend time adding to the launcher.
if.
Sorry guys
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I'm 100% stock. Couldn't you just make a regular apk to install it normally? If possible...
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Luda305 said:
I'm 100% stock. Couldn't you just make a regular apk to install it normally? If possible...
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No and here's why,
Widgets are loaded from other system apps, along with Google search, and many other things that are inter graded with the launcher. If you ever used nova at the beginning stages you needed root to include the widgets and what not. And my skill level is not high enough to make a launcher from scratch.
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Got this working on a rooted ROM. Thanks for this. Stock with both viewing angles, love it, thanks.

Been waiting for a stock launcher with rotate enabled, thanks OP.

Works on a stock rooted rom!
Here is how I got it working
1. Install a temporary launcher (Anything will do)
2. Using Root Uninstaller backup stock launcher
3. Uninstall stock launcher
4. Reboot
5. Install this launcher
My stock rooted nexus 7 now hows this awesome launcher!

dansskittles said:
Works on a stock rooted rom!
Here is how I got it working
1. Install a temporary launcher (Anything will do)
2. Using Root Uninstaller backup stock launcher
3. Uninstall stock launcher
4. Reboot
5. Install this launcher
My stock rooted nexus 7 now hows this awesome launcher!
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Your instructions have been added to the OP.
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For those wanting to try this on 100% stock no rooted,
Try this.
1)Download and install any third party launcher from the market.
2) open the third party launcher at least once,
3) open settings and go to apps
4) find the stock launcher in the all tab and disable it
5)Reboot
6)Then try to install my launcher
7) report back
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runandhide05 said:
For those wanting to try this on 100% stock no rooted,
Try this.
1)Download and install any third party launcher from the market.
2) open the third party launcher at least once,
3) open settings and go to apps
4) find the stock launcher in the all tab and disable it
5)Reboot
6)Then try to install my launcher
7) report back
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Its a no go. Won't allow option to disable stock launcher.
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Luda305 said:
Its a no go. Won't allow option to disable stock launcher.
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OK thanks for trying, it was just a thought.
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Luda305 said:
I'm 100% stock. Couldn't you just make a regular apk to install it normally? If possible...
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Unlock, root, flash ROM, benefit. Or if you dont want to root/unlock, then I would say check out another launcher as they will all give you the landscape and portrait modes. And there are apps out there that will let you rotate your stock launcher without rooting but they do cost $$.

Luda305 said:
Its a no go. Won't allow option to disable stock launcher.
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try installing this like any other app,
and let me know the outcome please
launcher2(installable as user app)
edit, that probably wont work, but worth a shot,

runandhide05 said:
try installing this like any other app,
and let me know the outcome please
launcher2(installable as user app)
edit, that probably wont work, but worth a shot,
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Nope, did not work, thanks for trying though.
Frank
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[Q] How do I get original S3 theme back?

So I installed CM10 Nightlies and TBH I really don't like the way it looks and love the way my S3 originally looked. I've looked all around the S3 section and strangely none of the sections have a thread ACTUALLY tell you how to install theme. It usually say "Install theme then flash it." Those aren't good instructions at all. Not to mention I don't know which one to use to restore the theme and look.

Most themes are installed the same way you do a rom. Flash in recovery.
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I have found some cm10 themes from play store... you may find an s3 one there
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Touchwiz theme
If your using cm10, you could download apex launcher... Pretty sure I've seen a Touchwiz theme for apex. To install. First download apex launcher from play, install. Select apex as launcher over the default trebuchet. Next download touchwiz theme from play, install like any apk. Go to apex settings, theme settings, select touchwiz theme. Otherwise, youll just have to flash a Touchwiz based ROM.

Your on cm10 use the theme engine to change the look of your rom.. you can download a few off the play store and others are here at android > themes
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DocHoliday77 said:
Most themes are installed the same way you do a rom. Flash in recovery.
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So I just move the file to my phone, go into recovery and install it from zip card?

ThaGreatest said:
So I just move the file to my phone, go into recovery and install it from zip card?
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Yup, themes are flashed (install from zip) just like a rom.

[Q] Help with. Xperia Home has stopped working

I installed Trinity Vengeance RaptorXL V2.9. Everything's great but I get this message often. ''Xperia Home has stopped working''.
Before installing i wiped data/factory reset,wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache and did reinstalled it twice but problem is back. I flashed kernel Trinity1 from rom package.
Thanks.
Xperia S LT26i

It is cos the framework doesnt support honami home
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Yasharkhan said:
It is cos the framework doesnt support honami home
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Please what to choose instead of Honami. (sorry I'm begginer with this)
I'm reinstalling rom. Its offering me Apex launcher, Holo Launcher HD, Nova Launcher, Nexus Launcher, Trebuchet Launcher, Galaxy S4 Launcher and LMT launcher.
I'm waiting answer
Thanks a LOT

Jegone said:
Please what to choose instead of Honami. (sorry I'm begginer with this)
I'm reinstalling rom. Its offering me Apex launcher, Holo Launcher HD, Nova Launcher, Nexus Launcher, Trebuchet Launcher, Galaxy S4 Launcher and LMT launcher.
I'm waiting answer
Thanks a LOT
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You can use HONAMI, but first flash the HONAMI Framework. After that it will be OK.

skywalkerdroid said:
You can use HONAMI, but first flash the HONAMI Framework. After that it will be OK.
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Sorry I'm new with all that stuff. Can I use some other launcher from menu in installation of Trinity Rom instead Honami so I dont have to flash framework (can't find one for xperia s). Will it work properly with some of those I have listed.

Jegone said:
Sorry I'm new with all that stuff. Can I use some other launcher from menu in installation of Trinity Rom instead Honami so I dont have to flash framework (can't find one for xperia s). Will it work properly with some of those I have listed.
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Yes, should work.

skywalkerdroid said:
Yes, should work.
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Which one do you recommend? I don't care about how it looks. Only stability

Jegone said:
Which one do you recommend? I don't care about how it looks. Only stability
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Nova

Yasharkhan said:
It is cos the framework doesnt support honami home
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Really? Ive added Support for that's theres. A problem in her side not rom
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Download stock 5.0.1 launcher?

Hey, installed clean rom 4.0 in order to get android Lollipop. It comes with nova launcher but I'd rather have the stock launcher, can you simply install it via an apk file (if so, can someone upload it please?) or do I need to reinstall a fresh rom that has it built in?
Thanks guys!!
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TheCoon324 said:
Hey, installed clean rom 4.0 in order to get android Lollipop. It comes with nova launcher but I'd rather have the stock launcher, can you simply install it via an apk file (if so, can someone upload it please?) or do I need to reinstall a fresh rom that has it built in?
Thanks guys!!
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You can download the Google Now Launcher from the Play Store.