Remove gapps from stock samsung - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

Hi
I wanted to know if it was possible to remove gapps from a stock Samsung as I have an old Samsung I would like to try to use without gapps and use apps like caldav and openstreet maps.
Thanks in advance
Joshdsy
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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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Galaxy S 3 launcher on nexus 7

Hi everybody. I've searched a lot the Touchwiz UX of galaxy s3 but they all need to be flashed.
So because i dont want to modify or root my device i'm looking for the apk which i can install and unistall without flashiong. I've found one in this forum but it's only for ics. I use jb (4.1.1 stock)
Thanks for any replies
It should work for JB too.
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I tryed it but it didn't work. So... help me please
davids1991 said:
Hi everybody. I've searched a lot the Touchwiz UX of galaxy s3 but they all need to be flashed.
So because i dont want to modify or root my device i'm looking for the apk which i can install and unistall without flashiong. I've found one in this forum but it's only for ics. I use jb (4.1.1 stock)
Thanks for any replies
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Have u seen that new Samsung add-on? That has a jb touchwiz launcher
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Yes but how can i install the apk without flashing or modify the original stock system like a normal app? Thanks.
davids1991 said:
Yes but how can i install the apk without flashing or modify the original stock system like a normal app? Thanks.
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there is no way without root so far, sorry!

Fixing gApps on Touchwiz

Hello,
I recently learned how to root my phone, and am currently learning how to flash a new ROM to it. In my noob-ness I installed gApps before the ROM that I was trying to install and messed up all my google apps...
Is there a thread that is able to fix this in a relatively easy way or does anyone have any advice that may help?
Thanks,
Mofro
Currently using the Epic 4G Touch/SPH-D710
Untouched Touchwiz ROMs come with Google apps already preloaded. Custom touchwiz ROMS don't include them but you can download Google apps from the play store.
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Why not just wipe your system and reflash the rom?
sent from my Provari with a mini rda!
Solved this. Thanks for all the help.
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[Q] Newbie questions

Hi,
I'm really new to this whole Android phone thing. I understand almost nothing, including different abbreviations (like cm, what does that stand for?)
So I apologize if I'm asking something that's already written in some newbie guide, I'd love it if someone could refer me to such a guide.
I have some newbie questions:
I've bought a new S4 mini, and I want to install Cyanogen, but I could only find Nightly or RC versions of it, is there a stable version somewhere?
Do I need to install CWM? Or is there another way to root my device without having to install CWM? I want to install as less applications as possible. Unless you guys tell me that installing CWM is a good idea.
You need CWM (aka CWMR for ClockWork Mod Recovery) to flash CM (CyanogenMod, sometimes Cyanogen for short), which currently only has nightlies and RCs for the S4 Mini LTE model only.
The model number for the LTE variant is GT-I9195.
There is also a test release for the international 3G variant (GT-I9190).
There is none for the Dual-sim variant, GT-I9192.
Thanks a lot! Is the RC version of cm "safe"? I don't want to start dealing with dev issues, I just want a comfortable phone to use.
Maybe it's better to install the debloat rom instead of an unstable cm version?
The debloated rom has its fair share of issues. It's a matter of personal preference actually.
I prefer having CM and it's working fine for me on the latest nightly. No pressing issues.
Whosat said:
The debloated rom has its fair share of issues. It's a matter of personal preference actually.
I prefer having CM and it's working fine for me on the latest nightly. No pressing issues.
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So if I just want to remove unneeded apps (which are consuming CPU / RAM) then maybe the best option for me is to just root my device and remove any app I don't want?
Oh and another question: in a different thread someone recommended wiping /data and /cache, how do I do this? By using ClockworkMod?
Yes and yes.
Removing unneeded apps is also known as debloating. Those unneeded apps are known as bloat ware.
There are explicit options within CWM to wipe data and cache.
I'm newbie in Samsung too, also want to ask which one CWM for stock kernel/Rom? I'm using S4 Mini LTE (GT-I9195). Thanks in Advanced.
hy,
try this link, http://www.youtube.com/user/s4miniarchive?feature=watch , is very useful and explain everything
Hey I have a s4 mini i9195, it wont download candycrush, from the play store neither the Internet. ..can some please help? Saying not compatible...
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[email protected] said:
Hey I have a s4 mini i9195, it wont download candycrush, from the play store neither the Internet. ..can some please help? Saying not compatible...
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That is truly odd. I have no issues with downloading Candy Crush Saga on my phone here in Singapore.
Perhaps its a region lock?
Mayb that could be it...thanks
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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.

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