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 Launcher-instellingen.
- Scroll naar beneden en selecteer Backup en herstellen.
- kies Back up Microsoft Launcher.
- You can choose between backup to Cloud Storage of te lokale opslag. 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 Een back-up knop.
- Select the settings you want to save. It’s best to select them all. Now select the Back-up nu knop.
- 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 Launcher-instellingen.
- Blader naar beneden naar geavanceerde instellingen.
- kies Switch to another launcher op de Scherm Geavanceerde instellingen.
- Selecteer een andere Home-app en Maar een keer or Altijd. Kiezen Maar een keer if you want your Android to switch back to Microsoft Launcher automatically the next time you restart the device. Choose Altijd 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 App informatie.
- In het App informatie scherm, scroll naar beneden en selecteer Instellen als standaard.
- Selecteer de knop Standaardinstellingen wissen.
- 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 Altijd. 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 Installatie ongedaan maken.
- The phone will ask you to confirm that you want to uninstall the app. Select OK.
- Zodra je het ziet 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 Launcher-instellingen.
- Scroll naar beneden en selecteer Backup en herstellen.
- kies Restore Microsoft Launcher.
- You can choose between restoring from Cloud Storage or lokale opslag. Choose the one that applies to your backup. Select the Herstel knop.
- If you have multiple backups, they’re listed here. Select the one you want to use, then select herstellen.
- Choose the settings to restore and then select Nu herstellen.
- To confirm that you want to replace the current layout, select Bevestigen.
- Je zult het zien Downloading backup voortgangsbalk.
- 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.
- Ga naar uw Microsoft Launcher page on Google Play en selecteer Install. It will download and go through the initial installation.
- De Welcome to Microsoft Launcher screen will appear when the initial install finishes. You can watch the introductory slideshow or select Start te gaan.
- It will ask if you want to share data with Microsoft. Your choice, but we usually go with Niet nu.
- Now it asks for permission to access the device’s location. If you want to get the most out of Microsoft Launcher, choose to Alleen toestaan tijdens het gebruik van de app. 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 Allow.
- Choose between your current wallpaper or a new wallpaper from Microsoft Bing every day. Select voortzetten.
- Next, you can choose to go with your current app set up on your home screen or Pas. Chances are you like the way it is, so choose voortzetten.
- We’re at the end, sort of. You can use the default account for your phone or Voeg een werk- of schoolaccount toe. If you use Microsoft products heavily at work or school, add that account. If not, select Laten we gaan 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 Voeg een nieuw account toe en volg de aanwijzingen.
- Now you can set Microsoft Launcher as your default launcher. First, select Niet meer laten zien, Selecteer dan Instellen als standaard.
- Your phone will ask you to set a Home app. Choose Microsoft Launcher en Altijd.
That’s it! Microsoft Launcher is installed and configured. Go through it and check out all the features.