What happens if I delete launcher?

Answered by Robert Dupre

If you delete the default launcher on your phone, it can have some significant consequences. I’ve actually experienced this myself, so I can speak from personal experience.

First of all, let me explain what a launcher is. A launcher is essentially the home screen and app drawer interface on your Android device. It’s the app that allows you to access all your other apps, widgets, and settings. The default launcher is the one that comes pre-installed on your phone, and it’s the one you’re probably most familiar with.

Now, if you delete the default launcher, it’s like removing the gateway to all your other apps. Without a launcher, you won’t have a way to access any of your apps or settings. It’s like having a phone with a broken screen – everything is still there, but you just can’t interact with it.

When I accidentally deleted my default launcher, my phone essentially became unusable. I couldn’t access any of my apps, and the home screen was completely blank. It was like my phone had crashed or frozen, but it was actually still functioning – it just didn’t have a way to display anything.

To make matters worse, I didn’t have any other launcher installed on my phone at the time. So even if I rebooted my phone, it would just boot up to a blank screen with no way to access anything. It was a frustrating situation, to say the least.

Fortunately, there is a way to recover from this situation. If you have root access on your phone, you can use a file explorer app to manually install a new launcher onto your device. This requires some technical knowledge and can be a bit tricky, so it’s not recommended for beginners.

Alternatively, if you have a custom recovery installed on your phone, you can try restoring a previous backup that includes the default launcher. This will essentially roll back your phone to a previous state where the launcher was still intact.

If you don’t have root access or a custom recovery, your best bet would be to take your phone to a professional or contact the manufacturer for support. They may be able to help you restore the default launcher or suggest other solutions.

Deleting the default launcher on your phone can have serious consequences. It essentially renders your phone unusable until you can find a way to install a new launcher or restore the default one. It’s always a good idea to be cautious when making changes to system apps, especially if you’re not sure of the consequences.