Objective
To remove the Google search bar from the home screen
Environment
- Moto G1
- Moto E1
- Moto X1
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
Procedure
- Tap Settings
- Tap Apps
- Swipe over and tap All Apps
- Scroll down and tap Google
- Tap to Disable
- Tap OK when prompted to return the app to factory version
- Reboot the phone
Additional Notes
The phone may display "Couldn't add widget." when using square button or other search functions on the phone after performing these steps. That widget is the search widget that has now been removed.
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