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How to replace system apps?

I want to replace default launcher with LauncherPro, browser with Opera Mobile, etc., Do I just re-name the app (like browser.apk), and replace?

It would probably be better to just change the defaults so that the system will use LP and Opera.
Settings >applications >manage applications > clear the defaults for browser and twlauncher
Next time you press home it will ask for your preferred launcher. The next browser action will ask for your choice of browser.
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Bear55 said:
It would probably be better to just change the defaults so that the system will use LP and Opera.
Settings >applications >manage applications > clear the defaults for browser and twlauncher
Next time you press home it will ask for your preferred launcher. The next browser action will ask for your choice of browser.
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For LauncherPro, this is fine, but for the browser, it doesn't ever want to work correctly, for different activities (like clicking links within apps, or doing a google search) it will ask me randomly which one to use.
I have another question, where are 3rd party apps (every app that's not a system app) stored?
Ty.

Haloman800 said:
For LauncherPro, this is fine, but for the browser, it doesn't ever want to work correctly, for different activities (like clicking links within apps, or doing a google search) it will ask me randomly which one to use.
I have another question, where are 3rd party apps (every app that's not a system app) stored?
Ty.
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/data/app in root explorer
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge

I use the ADW Launcher as it has so many configurations. How many icons you want up or across, the main icons at the bottom of the page etc..

can i replace system apps by 3rd party?

No. You can not just overwrite system apps with third party ones. The second post explains the best way to take care of your request.

I think GO Launcher EX is the best out there. I've tried ADW and Launcher Pro and GO Launcher is the fastest, most stable one of the three. No homescreen hang/withdraw(unless the launcher crashes and restarts, which rarely happens but even when it does it's only for about 2-3 seconds)
Anyways, i wouldn't replace system apps unless it's to update(Like Swype. You sometimes need to uninstall it before you can install the updated version)

hi all, i like go sms but the program is very quick if i always to use it. if sometime i use it, the program is very slow to start.
so, what way is the solution, if i copy the apk file to the system/app/ so can it start to faster

blarrick said:
I think GO Launcher EX is the best out there. I've tried ADW and Launcher Pro and GO Launcher is the fastest, most stable one of the three. No homescreen hang/withdraw(unless the launcher crashes and restarts, which rarely happens but even when it does it's only for about 2-3 seconds)
Anyways, i wouldn't replace system apps unless it's to update(Like Swype. You sometimes need to uninstall it before you can install the updated version)
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Cool may give that a try I was gonna re do my phone anyhow.

Personally, when I replace a system app, just install whatever replacement app you want to use and the I use Titanium Backup to freeze the system app. You shouldn't get any pop-ups asking which app to use for an action, because there will only be one choice since the system app has been frozen.

i can't freeze any system apps by titanium backup.

[App Request] Launcher settings converter

Hi there,
first off, sorry if this is in the right forum. Please move it to the right one in that case.
Then:
I originally posted this in the Apex Launcher thread but some users pointed out (correctly) that this is probably an idea that should deserve its own app and is not limited to Apex alone. Here goes:
Android has the great ability that you can change launchers quite freely, allowing you to change the look and feel of the main GUI with a few clicks. Unfortunately, every launcher has a different way to store their settings and when you switch to a new one, you will lose the settings from the old one. I personally switched from GO Launcher EX to Nova Launcher when I upgraded my Desire to ICS but would now like to switch to Apex - but after taking all the time and effort to recreate half a dozen of folders with 50+ apps sorted, I don't feel like doing that again.
My idea would thus be to have an app that can detect a backup you made with one launcher (almost all of them allow backups these days) and convert it to the backup-format of another launcher, allowing the user to import it into the new launcher. That way stuff like folders and settings could be transferred, allowing people to switch launchers more easily.
I'm not a dev, so I have no idea whether this is possible and if so, how hard it would be to develop it, but I wanted to request it here in case someone might be able to do it.
TIA
SoWhy

Nova-Launcher already does it!
Even if this is an older request: I would also appreciate, if there would be an app which can do that. And: In general this conversion is for sure possible. The Nova-Launcher already has this function of transferring already implemented. But it would be better, if there's an independant app for this, 'cause at the moment it's only "one way", from another launcher to Nova, but not the other way round.

[Q] Is there a way to automatically sort my apps?

I've gotten so many apps the only way to keep track of them all is to have them sorted alphabetically... except its an incredible pain to manually maintain that. Any way to get them autosorted?

Download Go launcher and in App drawer press menu, sorting, then Choose whatever u like!
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or download Apex launcher, if you running 4.0.4

Will these conflict with MIUI?

I suppose I should clarify.. I don't particularly care to replace the MIUI launcher (which is what I have, and quite prefer to other 'drawer' based launchers), I just want to get my icons automagically sorted.

What's the first thing you do after getting your device?

As the title says, what are the first things you do after getting your Note 10.1?
Do you root right away? What apps do you install? Do you run benchmarks? Do you apply a screen protector before using it?

After all the initial set up I do root as soon as possible. I don't bother with benchmarks. There are plenty of results already and since our tablets are similar I really don't care about the number on my particular sample. Now if I notice lag or a slow down I will run benches and test to try and find the cause.

Waiting for the dust to settle before rooting - need to make sure all is working properly. Meanwhile, I'm installing fav apps, listening to Pandora, testing everything. So far, so good.

Install CWM and root so that I can install SixAxis app to enable Sony PS3 bluetooth controller to compare games such as Dead Trigger, Modern Combat 3, etc. against my Nexus 7. With the Ultra High graphics hack for Dead Trigger GN 10.1 is even smoother and faster overall than N7.

See how well the pr0n looks on said device... incognito of course
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"pr0n"
??? Apologies for being dense...

Mikandi app I suppose =p
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:good: :laugh:

I smell it.

Do you guys mind sharing your must have apps list?
I personally always tinker with the settings to my liking.
Then I install
data meter,
restore my nova launcher,
install some productivity office apps, notes + ms office replacement
games
music apps (g music + pandora)
and I'm good to go until I find myself needing other things.

antwan* said:
Do you guys mind sharing your must have apps list?
I personally always tinker with the settings to my liking.
Then I install
data meter,
restore my nova launcher,
install some productivity office apps, notes + ms office replacement
games
music apps (g music + pandora)
and I'm good to go until I find myself needing other things.
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Root
Then gesture control so I can hide the notification bar to use my full screen
Button savior gives you all the controls of the notification bar on the right side of the screen near where I'd rest my right hand. It makes navigating so much easier.
Ad block to get rid of ads on websites
Thumb keyboard.
Nova launcher

The first thing I did was remove all the widgets and changed the background. Next I added some apps and widgetsI like to use. Like circlelauncher lite, wifi file explorer pro, cool reader, es task manager with es file explorer, fora dictionarys, unit converter, opera mobile (that used to br my favorite browser but the built-in one seems to work so well that opera has become my backup), hp eprint home&bus, some others that I decided I did not need and some games.
Next I started trying out the built-in apps and features which is what I am still doing. I am finding that many of the built-in apps work so well that I don't need many of the apps I have used in the past.

Some good built-in apps, for sure.

First, I open the box. Then I remove the big plastic sheets. Then I slowly remove all the sticky plastic sheets all over the tablet..
(Why did that sound way more pron than it sounded in my head.... )

Because the porn is all in your head.

[Q] question about launchers from other devices

why can't we just install touchwiz launcher and xperia home like normal apk?? why does it need to be "ported"?? isn't those just an apk?? thanks

For Samsungs Touchwiz there are essential apps that it needs (or they say so) to use it, Accuweather.com.apk, mediahub.apk etc. all the apps are built around it, its kinda stupid but they all revolve around each other with sending data (weather,news other stupid things Samsung has built in) same with sense it needs the other apps in order to work.