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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Help => Topic started by: cerys on June 12, 2013, 02:24:50 PM

Title: google search bar
Post by: cerys on June 12, 2013, 02:24:50 PM

can i remove the google search bar from my home screen and i can how do i go about it cheers

Title: Re: google search bar
Post by: JayJ on June 12, 2013, 03:21:00 PM

You cannot remove it from the stock launcher, you could install a 3rd party launcher from the Play store. Something like Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, Holo Launcher, Action Launcher etc etc...

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Title: Re: google search bar
Post by: bjs229 on June 12, 2013, 05:14:25 PM

Just out of curiosity, why would you buy a Google tablet with IMHO the best search engine and want to remove it?

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Title: Re: google search bar
Post by: cerys on June 13, 2013, 01:52:35 AM

thanks for replies. i dont want to remove google search from my device (its the only one i use on my phone and pc) it just seems to spoil the picture i put on home screen. i do not understand what is meant by 3rd party launchers
cheers

Title: Re: google search bar
Post by: JayJ on June 13, 2013, 06:52:54 AM

The Launcher is a combination of activities on your tablet, the homescreen and app tray being too two primary parts.
Simply install a Launcher from the Play store to replace the stock launcher and this has more customisation than the stock launcher.

Try Nova Launcher...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

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Title: Re: google search bar
Post by: bjs229 on June 13, 2013, 05:50:37 PM

I understand now. I keep some apps and an occasional widget on my home screen. I don't go for the sterile environment.

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