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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.

[Q] default browser....

I'm in ARHD 3.0.1 since last week and all is fun and good. Only 1 little problem : when i launch any web adress i ve got a window who let me the choice between Stock Browser and Opera Browser. Even if i check the "by default " everytime i launch again it's seem impossible for the ROM to save my choice...
Any idea???
Thanks for help and forgive my poor english, i do it better next time

Try clearing defaults for both apps in settings. Then choose your default browser again. If it's still not working, try a different browser.
I'm using ics browser+ set as default with no issues.

Hmm... not heard of this before. Make sure you really check the checkbox in the bottom-left corner of the dialog. It should work.

Thanks
I'm sure for the check, anyway thanks for your answer. I'll try the way of reset of all defaults options and see if it's good....

Can't clear stock browser as default

For some reason since the update I've been wanting to use google chrome for my browser as default. I've gone into settings, application, all, the found internet (stock browser) and cleared it as default. I pressed back and immediately click on the stock browser again and come to find out it automatically made it the default again. I have no idea what I need to do to make google chrome my default browser. Anyone else having this problem with any other apps since the update? Even before when I would make dolphin my default browser, I would choose it in settings, and it would pop up on the screen to make one of my browsers the default. Did that method and still didn't work.
I fixed it, but for some reason it made me have to clear the data and cache for it to clear the default settings for the stock browser. Never had to do that before.
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[Q] New Rom, cannot download videos instead of streaming them now

I rooted and flashed the Tweaked 2.2 ROM. Before I did this I was on stock 2.3.6. My problem is this: Before I did all this I was able to browse sites in the stock browser, click on a video link, and was given the choice to either use the browser (which would download the video) or the video player (to stream the movie). Now, I am not given these options and it will only open the video player. I checked in the video system app to see if I could reset the "Launch on default" option but it is already greyed out. I did that with the Browser app as well and it was greyed out.
If anyone knows of why my phone is doing this now and how to fix it, I'd be very grateful!
Thanks in advance.

ChunkyMPB said:
I rooted and flashed the Tweaked 2.2 ROM. Before I did this I was on stock 2.3.6. My problem is this: Before I did all this I was able to browse sites in the stock browser, click on a video link, and was given the choice to either use the browser (which would download the video) or the video player (to stream the movie). Now, I am not given these options and it will only open the video player. I checked in the video system app to see if I could reset the "Launch on default" option but it is already greyed out. I did that with the Browser app as well and it was greyed out.
If anyone knows of why my phone is doing this now and how to fix it, I'd be very grateful!
Thanks in advance.
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This is most likely due to Tweaked using the AOSP browser as opposed to the TW one. You can always get the TW one back through tweaktools - it's in CWM Mods > ThemeTweaks.

dwitherell said:
This is most likely due to Tweaked using the AOSP browser as opposed to the TW one. You can always get the TW one back through tweaktools - it's in CWM Mods > ThemeTweaks.
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Got the stock browser through tweaktools. Rebooted. Installed. Rebooted. Opened the browser and it locked up my phone. Long pressed the power button to reset. Tried to open again. Same thing. Re-did the entire process of installing the browser and it is still doing it. Only shows one browser installed right now. Should it show two (stock and Tweaked)?

Went back to the AOSP browser and it hadn't locked up since. Still can't download instead of stream though. Guess I'll try Firefox or Dolphin browser.
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ChunkyMPB said:
Went back to the AOSP browser and it hadn't locked up since. Still can't download instead of stream though. Guess I'll try Firefox or Dolphin browser.
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Looking into this - not sure what the issue is, but hopefully I'll have it figured out soon. I have a workaround, but I'm not a fan of it. That being said, it seems the best I can do at the moment.
In tweaktools, there are two things you will NEED to do to get the TW browser -
1) Applications > preselected apps > TWAOSPapps > StockFP1TWBrowser
2) CWM Mods > ThemeTweaks > StockFP1TWBrowserFwk
That ought to do it

Tried what you said and it worked perfectly! I had also installed Dolphin browser and wasn't able to download instead of stream with it either. But after I got the stock browser back and uninstalled Dolphin, it was giving me the option again.
Thanks for your help!
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L I B. You can download videos off CMT. Whoda thunk?
I didn't have to uninstall Dolphin for it to work though.

Default apps on TouchWiz

This is more of a touchwiz question. When I click on a web link from some app I get a dialog asking which browser I should open the link with. It then designates that browser as the default and opens subsequent links with it. I want to choose the browser every time I click on a link. Is this possible?
Thanks in advance

This app had been working pretty good for me:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aboutmycode.betteropenwith
It allows you to set a default app, or to show you the list so you can choose yourself. It also features a timer, so you can choose that it always chooses a default app if you choose nothing for a few seconds. It's very nice!

Thanks. It did the trick.