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Losing Default Launcher Choice

I'm using LauncherPro Plus on my stock but rooted Epic Touch 4G, but any time I use the built in (hold-home button) app switcher it clears the default setting for the launcher app and I have to reselect LPP and set it as default. How can I avoid this clearing of the default launcher app?
Also, any suggestions on how can I replace the stock app switcher with one that shows more than 6 apps?
Thanks in advance for any advice...

galt said:
I'm using LauncherPro Plus on my stock but rooted Epic Touch 4G, but any time I use the built in (hold-home button) app switcher it clears the default setting for the launcher app and I have to reselect LPP and set it as default. How can I avoid this clearing of the default launcher app?
Also, any suggestions on how can I replace the stock app switcher with one that shows more than 6 apps?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
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Just downloaded launcher pro to test this and I cannot replicate the issue. I downloaded LP, hit home, clicked set as default and chose lp. Once lp is loaded I then held home for the mutlitasking screen, navigated around a few apps, hit home once and back to lp I go..
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When you install a new launcher typically the first time you hit the home button, it will ask you to select the launcher of choice. After doing so before hitting okay or accept there is a box at the bottom to set as default. That has always worked for me.
Edit: always sfhub or barnicles beating me : (
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Mynaga said:
When you install a new launcher typically the first time you hit the home button, it will ask you to select the launcher of choice. After doing so before hitting okay or accept there is a box at the bottom to set as default. That has always worked for me.
Edit: always sfhub or barnicles beating me : (
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Yeah, I set this (and reset it) but it doesn't stick if I use the app switcher. Weird? I didn't have this problem running LPP on my OG EVO on CM7.

barnacles10 said:
Just downloaded launcher pro to test this and I cannot replicate the issue. I downloaded LP, hit home, clicked set as default and chose lp. Once lp is loaded I then held home for the mutlitasking screen, navigated around a few apps, hit home once and back to lp I go..
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Weird, thanks for testing dude. I wonder if there's something I have installed that is conflicting with the launcher preferences? So, are you all still seeing the default Samsung TW app picker that only displays a few app icons and has the link to a task manager?

galt said:
Weird, thanks for testing dude. I wonder if there's something I have installed that is conflicting with the launcher preferences? So, are you all still seeing the default Samsung TW app picker that only displays a few app icons and has the link to a task manager?
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Yeah. This isn't controlled by launcher pro.
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Ah, turns out it was a conflict with QuickDesk (even when it wasn't set to be the default home app). Thanks everyone for your help.

Auto stop app?

Is there any app that can stop apps from auto running. In background I tried rom toolbox but it sucks when I disable apps in auto manager.
Any help?
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I think this should be on Q&A, not sure.
Anyway, try Autostarts from Play Store.

You must search here:
https://play.google.com/store

Autostarts
Autostarts, it's a paid app in the play store. Amazing app! After a flash its my first app downloaded right after titanium backup

I also use Autostart, it is a great way to stop apps from auto-running in the background!

But wich Autostart ? On Google Playstore we have two apk: One from Michael Elsdörfer, and other from Cyberhorse.
Wich is right ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Cyberhorse

xunair said:
Is there any app that can stop apps from auto running. In background I tried rom toolbox but it sucks when I disable apps in auto manager.
Any help?
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i recommand using app called "fast reboot" its not auto but its a 1 click thing
also u can use the go launcher task manager
it has n auto stop option and also the one click thing that stops all running apps.
its great and im using it
no u dont need go launcher 2 run it

in my opinion u must not force close apps as it restarts and drain more battery.
android manages the background apps very efficiently
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[Q] Arc s Starting up memory/application clean up and disabling

Dear Friends
i am using Arc S
i have roooted it with the help in here
and my phone is getting slow now
can any one tell me how to disable some starting up applications which are unwanted ?
and how i can optimized some start up memory ?
thank you

thilan said:
Dear Friends
i am using Arc S
i have roooted it with the help in here
and my phone is getting slow now
can any one tell me how to disable some starting up applications which are unwanted ?
and how i can optimized some start up memory ?
thank you
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Use root explorer or root uninstaller and delete useless inbuilt apps(list in sticky thread) and disable all animations and clean cache using 1 tap cleaner or history eraser or such apps and reboot atleast once a day to avoid unwanted lag.
Press thanks if I helped
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thxx
koradiavatsal said:
Use root explorer or root uninstaller and delete useless inbuilt apps(list in sticky thread) and disable all animations and clean cache using 1 tap cleaner or history eraser or such apps and reboot atleast once a day to avoid unwanted lag.
Press thanks if I helped
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can i know some thing
when i pressed back button
will the application is going to QUITE or is it running in back ground ?
if so how i can closed them
or auto killing them ?

When u exit an application it automatically gets killed or else u can go to settings>running and chose desired app and then click force close but keep in mind it shouldnt be a system app it should be a third party or a downloaded app like whatsapp, facebook messenger etc. And back button feature isnt present in every rom u can check it in settings>developers option the last option but I dont prefer using it coz the tasks or apps u kill restart immediately.
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koradiavatsal said:
When u exit an application it automatically gets killed or else u can go to settings>running and chose desired app and then click force close but keep in mind it shouldnt be a system app it should be a third party or a downloaded app like whatsapp, facebook messenger etc. And back button feature isnt present in every rom u can check it in settings>developers option the last option but I dont prefer using it coz the tasks or apps u kill restart immediately.
Press thanks if I helped
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what i can see by long pressing the Home key ?

thilan said:
what i can see by long pressing the Home key ?
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Yes that is sort of task manager. Bt it doesnt end tasks as it shows. Instead go to settings>running and close apps u want to.
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Android kills apps itself, when it needs memory. You don't have to do anything.
Android doesn't work like Windows, so it is a lot easier for the users.

Someguyfromhell said:
Android kills apps itself, when it needs memory. You don't have to do anything.
Android doesn't work like Windows, so it is a lot easier for the users.
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i have root my arc s
by downgrading kernel
if i update it back
will i lose the root facilities ?

Why apps run in background without opening them

Hey guys, I always wandered why apps run I'm background even though its been 2 weeks or so since u used them.
How can I prevent that from happening?
The reason I am asking is because those apps kill my ram. My ram hit 80% occupied and every time I have to hit kill tasks.
Some other times I hit kill tasks but those apps keep running in background sooo annoying.
I also installed greenify which hibernate those apps and they keep running.
I don't wanna install them cause I use them from time to time. So what could be the solution for this problem?
Please help thanks a lot.
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The run at startup. Some do. Restart your phone check what's running and uninstall or stop the processes
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I already limited that to only the apps I want to start at boot. So u don't think that's the issue.
At boot things go well but after 4 days things start to get messy and apps start in background by it self and when I kill them, they just load again. Its nuts.
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If that happens I just uninstall things I don't need etc like 3rd party lunchers keyboards all that uses ram
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Android is designed to do this..
Do a search for how android / linux kernel managed ram.. YOUR Fighting your phone and how it works by killing off apps. If you device needs the ram it will kill off the least used app ..
but there are some rogue apps. IF THE APP Creates account LIKE Facevirus
you have to disable its sync settings.. ohh and you will have to do so every day or to it turns its setting back to suit there needs not yours..
other rogue apps do the same..

If you are rooted, you can use Greenify. With this you can hibernate any application that starts in background which will save both your RAM and Battery.
Search for this app on XDA or Play store
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[Q] Apps draining battery (Spotify, Netflix, Redbox, etc...)

So, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. Great and very helpful site!
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note II and an SIII and SII before them. I'm a bit of a Samsung Galaxy fan.
I've noticed with these devices that apps like Spotify, Netflix and Redbox drain my battery like crazy but when I go to:
Settings / More / System manager / Application manager and scroll to these apps, then click the "Force stop" button it helps like crazy.
I've tried looking this up on the inter-webs and it appears that you're not supposed to do that?
I've also tried using task manager type apps to kill these programs when I'm done with them but even though these apps say that the progs are killed I still have the "Force stop" button highlighted and my battery draining in the background.
Please help me understand this? My next thought is to as for help writing a simple bit of code that kills all of the apps that I hardcode in the program.

Try Greenify from the play store it hibernates apps your not using and it has an extention in xposed to do even more with system apps try it b4 doing something more drastic
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I'm not rooted if that matters but ill give it a try
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This Greenify program is perfect! It does exactly what I was looking for. I pick the apps that I want to participate in this and it creates a hibernate shortcut on my desktop. I click the shortcut and it "Forces Close" all of the apps that I pre-chose! Thank you!

Your welcome glad to help
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