Can I remove the search bar on the Optimus G homescreen?

[skullymullins]

Ok I just got an Optimus G E970 and at the top of my page there is this google search bar and I cant seem to find out how to remove it.
Can someone please help!

 

[zkSharks]

Andrew Martonik put up a nice answer to this question. If you're using the stock launcher (essentially the app that is your homescreen and app drawer), you can't remove the search bar unless you disable the Search app itself. A third-party launcher would allow you to do this and much more. If you're interested, check these two guides out:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ambassador-guides-tips-how-tos/299378-guide-nova-launcher.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...15-guide-action-launcher-updated-1-9-0-a.html