So you installed the Microsoft Launcher on your Android device and don’t care for it. It can’t just be uninstalled like other Android apps. Turn off The Microsoft Launcher first, then you can uninstall it. Turning it off isn’t as intuitive as it could be, but it is simple.
What’s Microsoft Launcher?
Maybe you came to this article because this is the first time you’ve heard of Microsoft Launcher. So before we go into how to turn it off, you may want to know what Microsoft Launcher is.
Well, we think it’s one of the best Android launchers. If you can power search in Outlook, plot a linear regression in Excel, and know how to give a PowerPoint presentation without making people fall asleep, you’ll get the most out of Microsoft Launcher. If that’s you and you want to install Microsoft Launcher, skip to the end of this article.
Backup Microsoft Launcher Settings
First, back up your Microsoft Launcher settings, just in case you decide to try it again.
- Long press on the background of the home page until it changes. Near the bottom-right, select Настройки на стартовия панел.
- Превъртете надолу и изберете Архивиране и възстановяване.
- Изберете Back up Microsoft Launcher.
- You can choose between backup to Cloud съхранение или да локално хранилище. Cloud storage will be safer, in case something happens to your phone. For cloud storage, it will use whatever Microsoft account you set as the primary when you installed Microsoft Launcher. It will automatically store the backup in your OneDrive space. Select the Архивиране бутон.
- Select the settings you want to save. It’s best to select them all. Now select the Архивиране сега бутон.
- You’ll see a progress bar of the backup uploading.
- Finally, you’ll see the Backup successful! message. Now use one of the methods below to turn off Microsoft Launcher.
Turn Off Microsoft Launcher from the Home Screen
- Long press on the background of the home page until it changes. Near the bottom-right, select Настройки на стартовия панел.
- Превъртете надолу до Разширени настройки.
- Изберете Switch to another launcher на Advanced settings screen.
- Изберете различен Начално приложение и след това Само веднъж or Винаги, Изберете си Само веднъж if you want your Android to switch back to Microsoft Launcher automatically the next time you restart the device. Choose Винаги if you want to use the other launcher from now on.
Turn Off Microsoft Launcher from App Info
- Find and long press on the Microsoft Launcher icon. A box will appear above it. Select the right-arrow > to see more options. Select Информация за приложението.
- в Информация за приложението screen, scroll down and select По подразбиране.
- Изберете бутона Изчистване на настройките по подразбиране.
- The next screen will say No defaults set. Go back to your home screen.
- The phone should ask you to select a Home app now. Select the one you want and then select Винаги. You should be back to your original launcher.
Should I Uninstall Microsoft Launcher Now?
After turning off Microsoft Launcher, you may still notice it doing things like giving you notifications. If that’s annoying, it’s probably best to uninstall Microsoft Launcher completely. You can only do this after turning it off.
With your Microsoft Launcher settings safely backed up, proceed with uninstalling the Microsoft Launcher app.
- Go to the Microsoft Launcher app and long press on it. In the options box that opens, select Uninstall.
- The phone will ask you to confirm that you want to uninstall the app. Select OK.
- След като видите Uninstalled Microsoft Launcher message, any lingering unwanted effects of the launcher will be gone.
How Do I Restore My Microsoft Launcher Settings?
Either you’ve turned Microsoft Launcher back on or reinstalled it. Now you want to restore the Launcher settings you had before. Let’s do that.
- With Microsoft Launcher on, long press on the background of the home page until it changes. Near the bottom-right, select Настройки на стартовия панел.
- Превъртете надолу и изберете Архивиране и възстановяване.
- Изберете Restore Microsoft Launcher.
- You can choose between restoring from Cloud съхранение or локално хранилище. Choose the one that applies to your backup. Select the Бутон за възстановяване.
- If you have multiple backups, they’re listed here. Select the one you want to use, then select Възстановявам.
- Choose the settings to restore and then select Възстановете сега.
- To confirm that you want to replace the current layout, select потвърждавам.
- Ще видите Downloading backup лента за напредък.
- Once the download finishes, the phone will update. When the update finishes, you’ll be back at your home screen with all of your settings back in place.
How Do I Install Microsoft Launcher on Android?
Yes, it’s a bit odd that the installing Microsoft Launcher bit is at the end of the article. Frankly, it’s because people ask how to turn off Microsoft Launcher more than how to install it.
There’s nothing wrong with Microsoft Launcher, it’s just a flavor for a Microsoft crowd.
- Отидете в Microsoft Launcher page on Google Play и изберете инсталирам. It will download and go through the initial installation.
- - Welcome to Microsoft Launcher screen will appear when the initial install finishes. You can watch the introductory slideshow or select Как да започнем да продължи.
- It will ask if you want to share data with Microsoft. Your choice, but we usually go with Не сега.
- Now it asks for permission to access the device’s location. If you want to get the most out of Microsoft Launcher, choose to Разрешаване само докато използвате приложението. Note that you’ll always be using the app, because it’s a launcher.
- When it asks for access to photos, media, and files on your device for the best performance, choose Позволете.
- Choose between your current wallpaper or a new wallpaper from Microsoft Bing every day. Select Продължете.
- Next, you can choose to go with your current app set up on your home screen or Персонализирайте. Chances are you like the way it is, so choose Продължете.
- We’re at the end, sort of. You can use the default account for your phone or Добавете служебен или учебен акаунт. If you use Microsoft products heavily at work or school, add that account. If not, select Да тръгваме and skip to step 10.
- If you chose to add a work account, do that here. If it’s already on your phone, it’ll show. If not, select Добавете нов профил и следвайте указанията.
- Now you can set Microsoft Launcher as your default launcher. First, select Не показвай повече, След което изберете По подразбиране.
- Your phone will ask you to set a Home app. Choose Стартиране на Microsoft намлява Винаги.
That’s it! Microsoft Launcher is installed and configured. Go through it and check out all the features.