The title covers it. Are there any custom ROMs out there with those two things baked in?
I tried Robbie's UberAK ROM, I like it a lot but it integrates Nova Launcher instead of Solo and there doesn't seem to be a way to uninstall Nova. I tried taking his ROM and modifying the system.new.dat, removing Nova Launcher and putting in Solo Launcher but during flash it just throws an assert error about the trustzone.
greatwolf said:
The title covers it. Are there any custom ROMs out there with those two things baked in?
I tried Robbie's UberAK ROM, I like it a lot but it integrates Nova Launcher instead of Solo and there doesn't seem to be a way to uninstall Nova. I tried taking his ROM and modifying the system.new.dat, removing Nova Launcher and putting in Solo Launcher but during flash it just throws an assert error about the trustzone.
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Can you not just use a root browser and remove nova from the system folder? They are both easily installed apps either from the play store or from a titanium backup, it would make more sense to me to find the perfect Rom and then just add those things as they are a personal preference.
But how can I be sure all traces of the old launcher is actually removed this way? I don't know what other changes might have been made during the process of installing Nova. It would be better if the ROM didn't start out with that launcher at all so this isn't a concern.
Nova is just a general apk app. If your rooted remove it with titanium backup. But make sure you have installed another launcher before removal of nova
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But how can I be sure all traces of the old launcher is actually removed this way? I don't know what other changes might have been made during the process of installing Nova. It would be better if the ROM didn't start out with that launcher at all so this isn't a concern.
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AFAIK all android apps are removed completely by removing the apk file. If you'd like to be sure, run a search for a unique part of the apk filename over the whole filesystem using a filesystem Explorer and remove everything you might find. It's rather likely to find something on your SD.
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Is it possible to make adw launcher a default launcher, and when i mean default i mean the stock launcher is gone thanks for help
HTC Wildfire S (VM) "s-off" "rooted" Stock Rom
Since you're rooted you can get rid of it by just deleting the app from /system/app, using something like Root Explorer, but why bother? As long as AWD is set to default then the other launcher won't even run after a reboot (unless it's TouchWiz - I've been informed that that does run, so you need to delete all the widgets from the screens first.)
Generally, whenever I change launcher I tend to remove everything possible from the previous one I was using, just in case it ever does run for some reason.
ok cause the reason i ask is because if i were to do a factory restore it would delete adw because its an app, so that means when i start up it will say foreclose and ill have to find an apk and drop it into the phone and install. is it possible to make it cm7, ware its not an app, its a default launcher?
You're basically talking about making your own ROM. That's the only way to pick and choose what's included in it.
I downloaded adw ex and pushed it into system/app and installed, i clicked home and selected adw ex as default launcher, i turned off my phone and flashed a zip i found here on xda that deletes sense rosie apk and launcher, rebooted and now my phone is running off adw ex, i did a factory reset to see if it still works and it did. by moving the app into the system/app it cant be deleted unless i go inside and delete it. thanks for all your help guys
Cool. I will try on my tablet.
Android311 said:
I downloaded adw ex and pushed it into system/app and installed, i clicked home and selected adw ex as default launcher, i turned off my phone and flashed a zip i found here on xda that deletes sense rosie apk and launcher, rebooted and now my phone is running off adw ex, i did a factory reset to see if it still works and it did. by moving the app into the system/app it cant be deleted unless i go inside and delete it. thanks for all your help guys
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Android311 said:
I downloaded adw ex and pushed it into system/app and installed, i clicked home and selected adw ex as default launcher, i turned off my phone and flashed a zip i found here on xda that deletes sense rosie apk and launcher, rebooted and now my phone is running off adw ex, i did a factory reset to see if it still works and it did. by moving the app into the system/app it cant be deleted unless i go inside and delete it. thanks for all your help guys
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So you just moved the apk to system/app and installed it from there?
Yes, I as running HTC.launcher so I completely deleted that and now my adw is my stock launcher, the reason I moved it to system is because if you install it like a regular app what happens if you do a factory reset or it accedintaly gets deleted, in system app its now apart of your rom, and to prove that go to settings then applications, you will see that regualr apps can be deleted but system apps cant, all it offers is to delete updates, you would need titanium backup to delete system apks , so that's why I moved it to system/app, (push Adw to system/app and install)
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I had original 2.1 android on my xperia x8, and before few days i installed kuyadroid 2.3.5. In that android deafult launcher is launcher pro so I want to know what is gonna be if I erase it.
Yes you can if you have root. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LAUNCHER FIRST! Download root browser than go to
/system/app
than delete launcher.apk.
Is there even a point to deleting it. If your not using it then it should be doing nothing more than taking up its space as a file, right?
I wouldn't
KitsuKun said:
Is there even a point to deleting it. If your not using it then it should be doing nothing more than taking up its space as a file, right?
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I agree. It's not hurting anything, and you might get yourself into trouble if you delete it without another launcher installed. Just my 2 cents.
thanks for answering.. like i sad before, in this kuyadroid 2.3.5. launcher pro is deafult launcher and i have option to delete it.. but i need to have another launcher installed to delete this one? right?
Salty_dog said:
thanks for answering.. like i sad before, in this kuyadroid 2.3.5. launcher pro is deafult launcher and i have option to delete it.. but i need to have another launcher installed to delete this one? right?
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yes you need to install any other launcher before deleting the stock launcher(if necessary)
i like the stock rom but would love a tool or a list of whats safe to remove
CheesyNutz said:
i like the stock rom but would love a tool or a list of whats safe to remove
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You could go with cleanrom and avoid the trouble or search "bloatware" and there is a list somewhere.
i started removing alot of bloat and stuff from the att hox rom. i was able to remove tons and keep it stable. i used titanium backup to uninstall most of what i removed. i assume you could just delete the apk/odex and get the same result though, although some leftover libraries get uninstalled if you do it through titanium backup.
what i did was in "settings,apps"; force stop, disable, clear *, then in titanium backup i wiped data again and uninstalled.
do a Google search for nocturnal sense rom tool v 1.3. Once you flash that from your recovery a cool little installation wizard comes out which gives you many options. You can delete bloatware and keep sense or even de-sense and achieve a stock is look using nova or apex launcher. does it all for u no other apps like apex are needed. u can keep sense if u like it. I hope it helps
Is copying a new launcher from data/app to system/app and freezing the stock launcher with TiBu or App Quarantine the best way to replace the stock launcher?
What I used to do:
1. Download Nova
2. Copy Nova in data/app
3. Paste in system/app and fix change the permissions.
4. Rename or delete Trebuchet/Launcher2/etc
However, when using ParanoidAndroid, it appears at first that doing this is fine. But after switching around PIE settings and switching between tablet, phablet and stock UI, I get into FC hell. Not sure what sets it off, but it happens randomly. Only solution is to stay in tablet UI mode.
Does anybody still replace the stock launcher on their current rom? Or do most people just install the 3rd party launcher and let it be?
If you do put your new launcher in system/app, do you freeze the stock launcher?
Just wondering what most people do when they install a new rom and put a new launcher on there. Maybe this is just a remnant of the old Android days.
What is the advantage of doing it that way instead of just installing it from Google Play and setting it as the default launcher?
PeterGunz said:
Is copying a new launcher from data/app to system/app and freezing the stock launcher with TiBu or App Quarantine the best way to replace the stock launcher?
What I used to do:
1. Download Nova
2. Copy Nova in data/app
3. Paste in system/app and fix change the permissions.
4. Rename or delete Trebuchet/Launcher2/etc
However, when using ParanoidAndroid, it appears at first that doing this is fine. But after switching around PIE settings and switching between tablet, phablet and stock UI, I get into FC hell. Not sure what sets it off, but it happens randomly. Only solution is to stay in tablet UI mode.
Does anybody still replace the stock launcher on their current rom? Or do most people just install the 3rd party launcher and let it be?
If you do put your new launcher in system/app, do you freeze the stock launcher?
Just wondering what most people do when they install a new rom and put a new launcher on there. Maybe this is just a remnant of the old Android days.
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You don't have to make Nova a system app.
Just install it normally via Play and then you can erase w/e the stock launcher is.
PeterGunz said:
Is copying a new launcher from data/app to system/app and freezing the stock launcher with TiBu or App Quarantine the best way to replace the stock launcher?
What I used to do:
1. Download Nova
2. Copy Nova in data/app
3. Paste in system/app and fix change the permissions.
4. Rename or delete Trebuchet/Launcher2/etc
However, when using ParanoidAndroid, it appears at first that doing this is fine. But after switching around PIE settings and switching between tablet, phablet and stock UI, I get into FC hell. Not sure what sets it off, but it happens randomly. Only solution is to stay in tablet UI mode.
Does anybody still replace the stock launcher on their current rom? Or do most people just install the 3rd party launcher and let it be?
If you do put your new launcher in system/app, do you freeze the stock launcher?
Just wondering what most people do when they install a new rom and put a new launcher on there. Maybe this is just a remnant of the old Android days.
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Best way, just download the launcher from the market and install it. I always keep my stock launcher incase if something happened to the third party launcher and if you don't have a backup, you may need to restore from nandroid or adb or fastboot to recover....definitely not fun!
I used this guide to root the device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzRn1yiICA
Then, I used RootJunky's app to install the google play store, and block ota updates.
https://www.rootjunky.com/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool/
Afterwards, I installed titanium backup, Evie Launcher or any launcher, it doesn't matter I don't think, and Link2SD.
Using Link2SD, I made my launcher of choice a system app, then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that, and the tablet will glitch a bit, I just restarted the device, and when it's booted, it should ask which launcher you want to use, and pick the one you chose.
Just to make sure it worked, I restarted the tablet a few times, and it stayed on the launcher I chose.
I just thought I'd say what worked for me, do this at your own risk though, I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong.
I'm also not sure how this affects alexa as I do not use her.
based on ur message, i did the same but in the step:
"then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that,"
just freeze homepage and get novalauncher automatically opened as default launcher
Perdio said:
based on ur message, i did the same but in the step:
"then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that,"
just freeze homepage and get novalauncher automatically opened as default launcher
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Yep - no reason to remove Homepages; just disable with the method/tool of choice once an alternative launcher is available. Keeping Homepages around will help with recovery (via adb) should some go wonky with the alternative launcher.
MafiaSix88 said:
I used this guide to root the device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzRn1yiICA
Then, I used RootJunky's app to install the google play store, and block ota updates.
https://www.rootjunky.com/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool/
Afterwards, I installed titanium backup, Evie Launcher or any launcher, it doesn't matter I don't think, and Link2SD.
Using Link2SD, I made my launcher of choice a system app, then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that, and the tablet will glitch a bit, I just restarted the device, and when it's booted, it should ask which launcher you want to use, and pick the one you chose.
Just to make sure it worked, I restarted the tablet a femw times, and it stayed on the launcher I chose.
I just thought I'd say what worked for me, do this at your own risk though, I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong.
I'm also not sure how this affects alexa as I do not use her.
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Theres a software root method for fire hd 8 (7th gen)? Can u pls link me up?
shawon11 said:
Theres a software root method for fire hd 8 (7th gen)? Can u pls link me up?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
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What does this mean?
If you have achieved root on such a device, do not remount the system partition as read/write.
Can i use adaway. And push or delete app from /system partition. Even if i get brick is there anyway to restore stock rom?
shawon11 said:
What does this mean?
If you have achieved root on such a device, do not remount the system partition as read/write.
Can i use adaway. And push or delete app from /system partition. Even if i get brick is there anyway to restore stock rom?
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Wrong thread to be asking such questions. Also should consider if rooting is the best choice if unfamiliar with the terminology. Best to read through the linked thread to get a better understanding of what you're headed into. Note the thread title: experimental
Davey126 said:
Wrong thread to be asking such questions. Also should consider if rooting is the best choice if unfamiliar with the terminology. Best to read through the linked thread to get a better understanding of what you're headed into. Note the thread title: experimental
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I am not unfamiliar with root. I have been using it for years . But the problem here is i always have backup stock rom. But in case of fire tabs i am new. & The thread isn't organised well.