Hey everyone, I am looking for the native android (froyo) 2.2 launcher/theme/look for the evo 4g?
I want to disable HTC Sense UI and use the native android 2.2 UI......
Any ideas on how we can get it? (without rooting or using anything like LauncherPro or AWD?)
RingAnswerHello said:
Any ideas on how we can get it? (without rooting or using anything like LauncherPro or AWD?)
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Well, outside of rooting, I'm guessing the only way would be finding an launcher app that looks similar.
Not a lot of options.
So there is no way to get it unless I root my Evo?
How do I get it if I root it?
RingAnswerHello said:
So there is no way to get it unless I root my Evo?
How do I get it if I root it?
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by installing a custom rom with it, or modifying your own rom to incorporate it.
TJDuckett said:
by installing a custom rom with it, or modifying your own rom to incorporate it.
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Where I can find this custom ROM?
I haven't had any such luck.
RingAnswerHello said:
Where I can find this custom ROM?
I haven't had any such luck.
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Look at the development section. Most roms have screenshots on there, so just find one with the style you're looking for.
of course, make sure to look at the descriptions of the roms, bc they're custom for more thean their looks. A lot of them add and remove features, and they may be things that you don't like. Definitely choose carefully.
Anyways, if you're not rooted, and u've installed the 2.2 update from sprint, you're not going to be able to root at the moment anyways.
TJDuckett said:
Look at the development section. Most roms have screenshots on there, so just find one with the style you're looking for.
of course, make sure to look at the descriptions of the roms, bc they're custom for more thean their looks. A lot of them add and remove features, and they may be things that you don't like. Definitely choose carefully.
Anyways, if you're not rooted, and u've installed the 2.2 update from sprint, you're not going to be able to root at the moment anyways.
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Awesome thanks for your help TJDuckett
I was hoping it was much easier than all of that.....like just some .apk that I install...
Oops, didn't see that don't want to use LP or ADW.. nevermind...
-Jerry
If you just want the stock 2.2 launcher go to settings then applications find the rosie app and clear defaults then when you hit the home button select launcher 2 as default. Sense will still be integrated through out the phone but you will have the stock 2.1 launcher
in the latest 2.2 update for Sprint they removed the native launcher all together. I have attached it to this post for you. Enjoy! It also reinstalls the stock backgrounds which were also removed. BTW this does not require root. Just simply install apk file.
TJDuckett said:
Look at the development section. Most roms have screenshots on there, so just find one with the style you're looking for.
of course, make sure to look at the descriptions of the roms, bc they're custom for more thean their looks. A lot of them add and remove features, and they may be things that you don't like. Definitely choose carefully.
Anyways, if you're not rooted, and u've installed the 2.2 update from sprint, you're not going to be able to root at the moment anyways.
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Just had to give u props for not flipping out on the n00b.
Sent telepathically via my Evo.
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where do we put the apk and how?
The apk is adw launcher which I'm already using.
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nextlevel_44 said:
If you just want the stock 2.2 launcher go to settings then applications find the rosie app and clear defaults then when you hit the home button select launcher 2 as default. Sense will still be integrated through out the phone but you will have the stock 2.1 launcher
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Do you have a link, the one I d/l from here I can't find any Sense widgets :/
Tregrad said:
where do we put the apk and how?
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In the root of your sd card (I made a folder on the sdcard called Android Apk and put all my apk's in there). Than open up Astro, migrate to the apk and install it.
Raadius said:
Do you have a link, the one I d/l from here I can't find any Sense widgets :/
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you cant put sense widgets on launcher2
BigRick10 said:
The apk is adw launcher which I'm already using.
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No the apk I uploaded is the stock 2.2 launcher.
Sense widgets go with the sense launcher which is why you won't find then when using the Android 2.2 launcher.
To install just double tap the apk in astro or another file explorer.
superevilllama said:
No the apk I uploaded is the stock 2.2 launcher.
Sense widgets go with the sense launcher which is why you won't find then when using the Android 2.2 launcher.
To install just double tap the apk in astro or another file explorer.
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I downloaded it and it said adw when I went to install it.
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BigRick10 said:
I downloaded it and it said adw when I went to install it.
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Then you didn't install this apk. Mine says:
Name: com.android.launcher
Label: Launcher
File Version: 2.2
Nowhere on the summary or details tab does it say ADW.
It is clearly the stock android 2.2 launcher.
Is there a reason the phone button doesn't work? I get a message saying there's no app installed on my phone.
Heyhey,
i've downloaded and installed BlackEditionHD_1.4_SE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077375). Everything is perfect, but i would be happier if i could use the Miui Launcher. This Launcher is not installed so i need an .apk or an update.zip. Do anyone got that? thx!
NoDiskNoFun said:
Heyhey,
i've downloaded and installed BlackEditionHD_1.4_SE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077375). Everything is perfect, but i would be happier if i could use the Miui Launcher. This Launcher is not installed so i need an .apk or an update.zip. Do anyone got that? thx!
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You could try downloading trips gb miui rom a extracting the apk and moving it into your rom and change permissions
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My phone says FC xD
Don't work.
I would like to replace the stock launcher with ADW launcher in the ROM I am cooking up.
Is this possible?
Also:
Does anyone know of a way to replace the default theme of the adw launcher apk?
lol just place it in it
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spacecaker said:
lol just place it in it
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I realize I can do that, but I want a seamless experience. I want it to default to adw launcher with a theme and completely bypass the standard launcher.
then delete adw launcher
mv_style said:
then delete adw launcher
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I think you mean delete the default launcher, but I tried that and the ROM refused for boot.
The launcher shouldn't cause boot issues. Does it boot with the stock launcher?
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The launcher shouldn't cause boot issues. Does it boot with the stock launcher?
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Yes, it boots fine when the stock launcher is there. LGLauncher.apk
But when I remove it and put ADW Launcher in its place it doesn't get past the boot animation.
ColdBlog said:
Yes, it boots fine when the stock launcher is there. LGLauncher.apk
But when I remove it and put ADW Launcher in its place it doesn't get past the boot animation.
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Hi to everyone,
I was looking exactly for that... but as far as I (don't) read the question is still open. Can anyone give it a point?
Thank you and have a nice Sunday,
Be sure that ADWLauncher is compiled for the 'matching' Android version. Btw. by using logcat while booting up your phone you would have seen immediately the kind of error ...
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hi
i want to remove tw launcher from my galaxy r can any one help??
scorpion.2300 said:
hi
i want to remove tw launcher from my galaxy r can any one help??
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if you are having any other launcher installed then you can go to Titanium backup and freeze it..
mj.vikram said:
if you are having any other launcher installed then you can go to Titanium backup and freeze it..
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thanks for the reply
by doing that can i get the original UI of gingerbread??
cause i want the original UI of Gingerbread..
No you can't because in system/app there must be also another launcher (gingerbread) which isn't there (TOUCHWIZ) so you can remove it but you cant do anything if you have NO launcher only if you have installed another launcher.
I suggest you to try this launcher which has the same feeling like the GB launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modaco.android.launchergb it is provided by MoDaCo, a popular android site where you can "bake" your own custom rom!
What's the difference between launchers and ROMs?
Will installing a launcher mess with an installed ROM?
Thanks in advance
Launcher is a UI that lays over the ROM to give a different user experience. Go ahead and try them... they are safe. I recommend nova launcher myself
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mpthegeneral said:
What's the difference between launchers and ROMs?
Will installing a launcher mess with an installed ROM?
Thanks in advance
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A launcher is an app. A ROM is the whole system of the phone.
The ROM is all the apps and such on your phone. A launcher only has the interface of your home screens.
A launcher shouldn't mess with your ROM.
|Trolling With A Smile|
I found Apex launcher to be good as well, so you can try that one also.
Will try out Nova which Glacierguy recommended later tonight to see how it looks and works.
Thanks guys. I'll go and play around for a bit now :laugh:
Vlacke said:
I found Apex launcher to be good as well, so you can try that one also.
Will try out Nova which Glacierguy recommended later tonight to see how it looks and works.
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CM9 build 12 + Nova Launcher + Cobalt blue theme + Awesome Beats + inverted apps = pure greatness
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