Android gives you the complete freedom to customize. Apart from pre-applied custom skins, with third-party launchers, you can easily change the themes, icons, and layout of your smartphone as preferred to give it a whole new look.
One such popular launcher is the CM launcher which allows you to not only personalize your home screen but also optimize the device performance and improve battery life at the same time.
Everything is well and good, but if you are bored of it and want to switch to a new one, you will need to uninstall the CM launcher and we will show you how to do it.
How to Uninstall CM Launcher or Microsoft Launcher on Your Samsung Phone
CM launcher is a popular choice among third-party launchers for Android users to personalize the look and feel of their device’s interface and sometimes it also comes pre-installed on some devices. So, how do you remove it?
Note: You need to use another launcher in order to be able to uninstall your current one.
Method 1: Via App Settings
Follow the steps below to uninstall the CM launcher from your Samsung phone:
1. Open Settings, tap on Apps, and then on the Choose default apps option.
2. Tap on the Home app option and select another launcher.
3. Once the new launcher is set, go back to Settings > Apps.
4. Tap on CM Launcher and then tap on Uninstall.
Method 2: Via the App Drawer
Follow the below-mentioned methods:
1. Long press on the CM launcher app icon.
2. Tap on the Uninstall option.
3. Tap on Uninstall once again to confirm.
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Method 3: Use ADB Commands
If the CM launcher or Microsoft launcher is pre-installed on your phone, you can remove it using Android Debug Bridge commands:
1. Open Settings, tap on About phone, and then on Software information.
2. Tap multiple times on the Build number, and enter the device pin if asked to enable Developer Mode.
3. Go back to Settings, tap Developer options, and then turn on the toggle for USB debugging.
4. Connect your Android device to your computer via USB.
5. Install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on the PC and then open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
6. Go to the cd C:\adb directory and run the ADB devices command.
7. Uninstall the adb launcher using ADB uninstall (package name).
Note: Replace the package name with the package name of the CM launcher.
8. Confirm it and disconnect the device.
When Should You Uninstall the CM launcher App?
You should uninstall the CM launcher app in the following situations:
- It starts to lag or stops abruptly
- It consumes high background data or drains a lot of battery
- Your personal and sensitive data is being collected
- Device is affected by virus or malware
Also Read: How to Change App Icons on Android Phone
How to Remove CM Launcher If It’s Set as Administrator
If the CM launcher is set as administrator, here’s how to uninstall it:
1. Open Settings, tap on Security and privacy, and then on Other security settings.
2. Tap on Device admin apps and then turn off the toggle for CM launcher.
3. Now, go to Settings > Apps > CM launcher and tap on Uninstall.
We hope our guide helped you uninstall the CM launcher from your Android device.
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