How to return the Google bar to the home screen. How to remove built-in Yandex applications from a tablet

Many people want to know how to remove the Google search bar on Android devices. The developers of this operating system They always try to impose their services on smartphone owners, and many of them occupy pride of place in the main menu and even on the main screen.

The Google search widget is located on the desktop of every new Android device by default. If a person doesn't use this line or thinks it takes up a lot of space on home page, then you can get rid of it. Android Developers strive to ensure that the service Google Now became popular. In this regard, near search string there's even a microphone icon for voice dialing. If this search feature were missing from the home screen, it would have a negative impact on its popularity.

Methods for Samsung and Sony Xperia

Typically, users want to disable Google because the panel takes up too much space that could be used to place application icons. Removing this panel is easy, but the process may vary depending on the model of device you are using. For example, on Samsung phones and LG removes it just like any other widget on the screen. However, on Sony smartphones Xperia this shutdown method does not work.

To remove Google search from the screen Samsung gadget, you need to do the following:

1. press the search bar and hold your finger for a while;
2. Drag the widget to the trash can icon at the top of the screen.

To remove search on a Sony device, you need to follow these steps:

• press the line and hold your finger for a while, as a result of which a new menu should appear;
• click the “Hide” button located at the top of the screen near the search bar;
• press Home or Return;
• from now on the panel should be hidden.

Other methods

Another easy way to get rid of the search bar is to install a launcher such as Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher. This software allows you to customize Android device in accordance with your preferences (so that it looks exactly the way the user wants). Some launchers can be downloaded for free.

An alternative method is to remove it by rooting mobile device. Anyone who has ever used this method has probably used it to remove many unnecessary functions. If you have access to the root of your phone, you can easily remove the Google search bar as well.

Rooting is getting full control over your smartphone. It will be enough to install any custom ROM to remove unnecessary line. It should be borne in mind that rooting is a gross violation user agreement, after which the right to warranty repairs is lost.

We are used to the fact that annoying applications from Mail.ru and Yandex can only be encountered on a computer. But you were probably surprised when you found them in your new tablet. Companies are trying to advertise themselves in any way possible, so you shouldn’t be surprised at their persistence. These applications are built-in programs and can also be called system programs. They differ from regular applications by removing system services in the usual ways it is forbidden. This material describes in detail how to remove Yandex products.

There are two ways to remove Yandex services from your tablet:

• Disabling programs– you don’t need developer rights (ROOT) for this. Yandex services will stop functioning, will not load the processor, and will disappear from all menus. The setting will be saved even when the tablet is rebooted. The only drawback is that the applications will remain in the memory of your gadget.
• Removing built-in Yandex applications – this action can be performed if the gadget has ROOT access. The applications will be completely removed from the device. Unlike other system services, Yandex products do not affect the operation of the tablet.

If you are a novice user, then choose the first option. IMPORTANT! Installing Root rights will void your tablet's warranty period.

Turn off Yandex applications

The scheme is the same for all gadgets running on the Android platform:

1. Let's go Settings, we find a section there Applications or Application management.
2. Here you will see a list of programs that are installed on the tablet. There will also be built-in Yandex products.
3. Before disabling the program, you must press the button Stop. Now erase the data, there will be a function in the settings Clear cache.
   Data about the program’s operation has been deleted, now click Disable. Android will warn you that disabling Yandex products may affect the operation of other services. Ready!

Removing applications (for tablets with ROOT rights)

If you have developer access, then you can completely get rid of Yandex applications. You also need to download an explorer that can work with ROOT rights. An excellent option would be free application ES Explorer– you will find it on Google Play.

In addition to files, this explorer also lists applications. For example, you chose Yandex Books. Information about the service and two buttons will appear - Stop And Delete. We are interested in the second option. Done, the built-in application has disappeared from your tablet.

When the Nexus 5 launched with Android 4.4 KitKat, it also introduced a new launcher for it. flagship smartphone Google. The launcher contains Google Now directly on the home screen.

On the Nexus 5, you no longer have to swipe up on the Home button to access Google Now. Google Now is permanently located on the desktop on the left edge. Swiping up will show Google Now and all your personal cards and, of course, you can still access the service by swiping up on the home button.

For some, this feature will be more useful since it is now ready to use out of the box rather than hidden. But others, I think, will be annoyed by it, due to setting it as a dedicated home screen, especially if they're not big fans of Google Now.

Uninstalling Google Now from the home screen can be done in one of two ways. There are advantages and disadvantages to these methods, so I'll leave it up to you to decide what works best for you personally.

Disable Google Now.
The first way is to disable Google Now altogether. You can do this by launching Google Now and clicking on the menu button, followed by the settings button. Turn the Google Now toggle switch to the "Off" position and accept the warning that your cards will be reset. You'll no longer be able to swipe left to view cards, but you can still quickly launch Google Search by swiping up on the Home button or using the command phrase "OK Google."

This will remove Google Now from the list of home screens, but it will also disable the functionality provided by Google service Now. Obviously, this is not a very big gain compared to a potentially larger loss.

Using a different launcher.
The second method is to install a third-party launcher. The Android launcher is an application that will allow you to customize the device's performance, in addition to the measures provided by the default bootloader. Each device manufacturer has its own own launcher but there are some really good downloaders independent developers.

Installing launchers like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher will allow you to customize not only application icons, but also keep Google Now enabled and at the same time remove it from the home screen.

So, fellow Nexus 5 owners, what happens next? Will Google Now be present on your desktop or will you get rid of it?