how do I remove Microsoft Launcher from my phone

Anonymous
2017-11-06T02:47:32+00:00

I decided to respond to an email and sync my phone to 10.  After downloading, ti presented one program after another to download and will not accept a refusal and it keeps showing me ads.  I want my old control system back.  I cannot erase Microsoft launcher but I did deactivate it.  That has helped some. I have trouble getting the home page to have what I need on it and I have difficulty using it as a phone now at times although deactivating it did help this. Can I go back to my old management system on my galaxy 6?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-08T15:52:09+00:00

    Hi,

    You can try to uninstall Microsoft Launcher by opening your phone's Settings, click on Applications and then look for Microsoft Launcher. You can uninstall the app by clicking the Uninstall button. After uninstalling the application, you might need to restart your device. In the event that you'll experience any issues with changing your phone's launcher to default, we highly suggest that you contact the manufacturer of the device. They can provide you assistance with your concern because they have the expertise when it comes to navigating and managing the settings of your phone.

    Reply to this thread if you'll need further assistance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-15T15:33:40+00:00

    I was having the same issue and I FOUND THE SOLUTION!!!   I hated this app and went to uninstall, but it was greyed out and I only had the option to do a force stop. 

    I have a Samsung Galaxy 7, so hopefully this will help those with other phones as well. 

    Go to "Settings", then "Applications" and scroll down and open "Microsoft Launcher".   If your "uninstall" is in grey, scroll down to "Store" and click "App details in store".

    From there, it will allow you to click "Uninstall".  

    MY PHONE HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ALL ITS GLORY!   OH HAPPY DAY!!!  

    I hope this helps!   Have a good one, ya'll!  xo

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-10T21:19:55+00:00

    Hi - like the others here, the "Uninstall" button is not available to me.  PLEASE - how do I get rid of Microsoft Launcher and go back to what I had.  I can even find my contacts anymore.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-10T21:22:27+00:00

    MY "uninstall" button is still not lit up - did you have to do anything special to be able to uninstall the app.? This is so frustrating !

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-11-08T16:26:45+00:00

    Hi. The reason for my post was because the uninstall button for Microsoft Launcher in Applications was not selectable, i.e., it was not "lit up," for lack of a better phrase.  Mysteriously, it became available following Microsoft's response. Thank you for listening Microsoft as much appreciated.

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