Launcher pro on the X uninstall question

[DroidyMcDroid]

I want to try this app out. My question is : does a new launcher remove the stock launcher? if I decide I'd rather use my stock settings on my X can I simply uninstall the new launcher as easily as a normal app and my phone will be just like it was prior to installing the new launcher?

 

[Ricky Babalu]

It does not remove the stock launcher, it simply lays over the stock one. If you decide you prefer the stock simply uninstall launcher pro. My guess is you will love Launcher Pro!

*******Make sure all your screens are blank and remove any widgets prior to setting up launcher pro.

 

[DroidyMcDroid]

It does not remove the stock launcher, it simply lays over the stock one. If you decide you prefer the stock simply uninstall launcher pro. My guess is you will love Launcher Pro!

*******Make sure all your screens are blank and remove any widgets prior to setting up launcher pro.

why do i need to make sure all my screens are blank and remove all my widgets? do i need to remove app shortcut icons too?

 

[PensHockey]

I didn't remove anything. It works great. Just download and try it free. I love it because it offers landscape home screen.

 

[jerseyboy357]

When you first Launch it, the system will ask you which program you want to use as your default launcher. Click Launcher Pro and it will just lay on top of the stock one until u unchecck make this default in app settings. Thats for any app that is a twin of the stock. Once you chose Launcher Pro as your default, the stock will stay the way it is, like underneath it.

 

[DroidyMcDroid]

so there is no way this could mess up my phone and nothing special i need to do to make sure it works properly?

 

[Ronindan]

Having not working widget from your stock luncher helps preserve battery power

Sent by my droid

 

[wildman]

You may want to check out ADW Launcher also, I like Launcher Pro but at the moment t ADW Launcher has won me over.

 

[Arelunde]

why do i need to make sure all my screens are blank and remove all my widgets? do i need to remove app shortcut icons too?

You want to clear your stock launcher's screens of widgets and shortcuts if you are going to keep the Launcher Pro (Plus = paid version -- well worth it). You do NOT want unused widgets operating in the background, draining your battery and also possibly creating conflicts with the LPP.

You can also download the free app Home Switcher from the Market where you can go back and forth at will between stock and dl launchers. Also, you can set or change the default launcher using this app.

I also recommend that, after installation of the new launcher, you do a battery pull (battery out, wait 60 seconds, put battery back, turn on). Gives the X a chance to settle in.

 

[DroidyMcDroid]

Thanks for all the info. I'll give it a try. What features does the paid version give you that aren't in the free version?

 

[jerseyboy357]

You'll find out when you try to do something and it tells you to upgrade,lol. I just can't remember right now.

 

[DroidyMcDroid]

if i purchase beautiful widgets, will they still work on launcher pro and launcher pro plus?

 

[jerseyboy357]

Yes that is an app with widgets that can be added to your home screen(s) which is on your launcher. +1 on Beautiful Widgets, great stuff, I use it myself w the animation add-on.

 

[droidxixis]

Thanks for all the info. I'll give it a try. What features does the paid version give you that aren't in the free version?

Facebook, Twitter, Friends, Messages, and Gmail widgets...a few more, too. But I can't remember what they are right now. Maybe calendar and something else...

 

[DroidyMcDroid]

thanks again everyone. you've all been very helpful. thanks all around.

 

[WAldenIV]

Paid version of Launcher Pro also allows for resizing widgets.

 

[jerseyboy357]

Paid version of Launcher Pro also allows for resizing widgets.

Ahh yes, that is a good one. Especially for the weather/clock up top of a home screen

 

[Wildo6882]

I've been using LPP+ for awhile and I love it. But lately, when I'm on the browser and I press "home" it keeps restarting LPP+. Has anyone else had this issue and/or know how to fix it? Thanks!

 

[Arelunde]

BTW, with the most recent update to the Launcher Pro Plus app, you can change the way the home screens transition one to the other.

AND, with a dock you can rotate and have 15 app shortcuts PLUS 15 more swipe shortcuts and up to 7 home screens .... VERY hard to beat!!! Lovin' it. Like having a brand new X whenever you inspired to change things around. All kinds of customization.

 

[Ms Charli]

STOP! Before you download LP, Try GO LAUNCHER you will definitely like it a lot better and it's free!! :->