[GUIDE] : HOW TO - Remove Stock Launcher on v.195 and above >

filip_pine

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Hi guys, well, finally, after i spend so many nights trying to find a solution to remove the stock Launcher on v.195, i have manage to find a working solution. Please keep in mind this solution will Uninstall/Disable the Stock Launcher on your User 0, it will not be remove from your phone. Is the same as we use to uninstall it just before the v.195 but this way is different, well, at least it works 100%. ( I tested on both my devices AL00 and it works ). We can also remove the Default PhoneManager App by this method, as Huawei block this PhoneManager to be removed by ABD with the v.915 Update.

This method i test it on my Windows 7 Home Premium X64 with the lastest drivers
Devices Used : 2 Devices AL00 China Version , both of them running v.195 Update


Please READ CAREFULLY, i do not take any responsability if you will brick your phone :

IMPORTANT : Before starting with this method, make sure you have another 3rd Party Launcher already installed, otherwise, when you will remove the Stock Launcher, your phone will freeze as you do not have another Launcher.

Things we need :
Direct Download links provided

1 - Latest Version of JAVA installed into your PC
2 - Minimal ADB and FastBoot Portable Version 1.4.1
3 - Package Disabler (All Android).apk

4 - Remove Any Accounts you already have on your Mate 20 X, otherwise, this method it will Fail. ( You can add them back on after you remove the Stock Launcher ) without any kind of problem. Keep in mind if you have any account on your phone, this method will not work.



STEP 1 :
- Install JAVA into your computer if you do not have it already.

STEP 2 :
-Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot ( it is already exectuable file just unzip it and you're good to go )
- Install ADB Composite Driver


STEP 3 :
- Install Package Disabler (All Android).apk into your Mate 20 X and Make sure you give Storage Permission, otherwise this method will not work.



STEP 4 :
- Connect your phone through ADB and input this command into your ADB Console : Adb Devices
If everything will be ok and you have all your drivers properly installed, you will see this message into your ADB Console :




Now, open Package Disabler App in your phone and access the first link, for NON Root Users :
- Input the following command into your ADB Console :


adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.kunkunsoft.rootpackagedisablerfree/.receiver.DPMReceiver
- If everything was ok ( JAVA Installed, No accounts on your device ) you will see the following message, which means you properly set device owner authorizathion for kunkunsoft Package Disabler.apk :



- Press OK on both screens in Package Disabler App



STEP 5 :
- Move to System Apps and find Stock Launcher > Tick The BOX to Disable it



Optional : You can disable the PhoneManager.apk as well if you wish, as Huawei block PhoneManager apk to be removed since the update v.195

Congratulations, you have now Remove the Stock Launcher from your Huawei Mate 20 X.

Additional Info: You may see a strange message on your Lock Screen

This device is managed by your company

To get rid of this message, simply Uninstall the Package Disabler.apk from your phone :
- Press the 3 dots on the right corner and Select Uninstall this app




That's it, enjoy your New Huawei with your favorite Launcher.

You are welcome.
 
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BigDisplay

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Nice one thx.
With this guide even i could figure it out i think.
Never did this kind of things with my phone before.

But i dont have the needs for doing it, but still a nice guide for a amateur like me... If [emoji3]
 

ajsmsg78

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I've been using Package Disabler for a few weeks and it seems to work well on the Mate 20 X. The best part is you can just uncheck an app when you want to enable it again.
 
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filip_pine

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I've been using Package Disabler for a few weeks and it seems to work well on the Mate 20 X. The best part is you can just uncheck an app when you want to enable it again.
Agree with that, but only if we can remove the Lock Screen Message : This device is managed by your company, that would be awesome... i still did not find this option in the settings...
 

filip_pine

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Get Nova Launcher Prime and activate the gestures... Me , i don't use gestures at all... I'm a classic guy, i use app drawer button...
 

letschky

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I've disabled the Huawei Stock Launcher with a simpler way.
Install your favorite Launcher.
Enable USB Debuggung and connect the Phone.
Open your ADB Console and type: adb shell.
and type:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher


With this Guide can many Systemapps uninstall
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-10/how-to/guide-to-remove-apps-root-t3828324

It will work on the most Huawei/Honor Phones.
My is Honor Note 10 and View 20
 

filip_pine

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I've disabled the Huawei Stock Launcher with a simpler way.
Install your favorite Launcher.
Enable USB Debuggung and connect the Phone.
Open your ADB Console and type: adb shell.
and type:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher
Please read description very carefully. Since the Update v. 195, Huawei block the option to Delete the Stock Launcher on Huawei Mate 20 X via ADB Console.

ADB Method is no longer supported ( INTERNAL FAIL ERROR ).
 

flatronics

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I'm one of those if not the only who was able to disable stock launcher via ADB command after the 195 update. I got the 198 update just a moment ago and it did not restore the stock launcher...
 

mscion

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I'm one of those if not the only who was able to disable stock launcher via ADB command after the 195 update. I got the 198 update just a moment ago and it did not restore the stock launcher...
Hi. Are you rooted and/or have unlocked bootloader? To be clear, what are exact commands you used? Thanks!
 

filip_pine

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Interesting.
Which version phone do you have? Chinese (AL00)? Thanks!
Don't get to excited mscion, i know exactly what he says... Trust me... You are able to Remove it first time only... Reset your phone to Factory Conditions again and the second time INTERNAL FAIL ERROR :)

I have 2 units AL00, first time after the 195 Update, when i was trying to Uninstall Stock Launcher, i was able to do so, after i reset the devices to Factory Settings while on v.195 Update, second time when i try to uninstall, Error.... :D
I think there is something that trigger itself after the first Remove attempt and then the Uninstall command become unavailable and it get back with INTERNAL FAIL ERROR
 
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mscion

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@mscion so you too did a factory reset after or while at update 195 that's why can no longer disable stock launcher?
Actually, I haven't tried anything yet. Just reading about things and trying to understand whats up and how to do mods. Regardless, right now I'm really disappointed with Huawei's policy with bootloader code. Just waiting a bit longer to see if it is possible to obtain. But soon I will give up and sell phone....
 

valerio.tosti

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Hey guys for me its not working. Look at the pic! Can someone help me i am so desperate!

I have app freezer but it wont freeze the homelaucher anymore after the update!

What can i do