Top "Launcher" questions

A launcher is a program that stores locations of applications to aid users in starting them.

How can a C++ binary replace itself?

I asked this question in a more general design context before. Now, I'd like to talk about the specifics. Imagine …

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Info about Action MAIN and Category Launcher in Android Manifest

In the Android manifest file, what do you mean by the category Launcher and action MAIN category android:name="android.…

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How to start an Intent from a ResolveInfo

I'm trying to make a custom launcher for android, and I'm trying to figure out how to launch a different …

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what are the uses of main, default and launcher in manifest file in android

<activity android:name="ApiDemos"> <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" /> <category …

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Which launcher is running?

Usually there is one launcher on an Android device. But sometimes users install a few while only one of them …

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Android launcher icon too small

I have googled forever for a solutions to my problem. My launcher icon is very small. I have launcher icon, …

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Block/unblock an application from my application: Android

I want to block/unblock (where user can not use/access the blocked application) some application in an android device …

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Android app OOM (Out Of Memory) adjustment priorities for processes

I am developing an Android Launcher (Home screen replacement) application and running into the launcher getting killed in low-memory situations. …

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Android Homescreen

Hey folks, this is my first post so go easy on me! I want to develop an application where you …

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How to override the enter activity animation if it is stated by launcher

I tried to do Google search but I only found the solution for intra-activity animation using overridePendingTransition() method. However, is …

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