How do I differ the shortcut name of my app from its "real" name?

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I would like a shortened name for the icon that is displayed in launcher, and when the user makes a shortcut on his home screen, that differs from the name displayed in manage applications and the default title bar that shows up in the app itself.

I feel like this is simple, and should be some short code in the manifest, but I am having a hard time finding a solution as most results in google point to end users renaming apps themselves. Thanks for any help!

I do believe this answers your question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3488664/android-launcher-label-vs-activity-title . Try to search this site before asking a question. — nmagerko, Jan 01 '12 at 00:50

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 01 '12 at 04:34

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Changing the following parameter in the launcher intent filter or activity or the application tag in the manifest file will give you the desired result.

android:label="Any String !!"

Android Manifest Guide.

I hope it helps..

answered Jan 01 '12 at 04:34

R.daneel.olivaw

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It was changing the label parameter in the activity tag that did it, thanks! – Gagan Singh Jan 01 '12 at 20:48

How do I differ the shortcut name of my app from its "real" name?

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