Is it possible to switch off "Quick Access"?

[tetsi]

Hi there,

is it possible to completely deactivate the “Quick Access”? It’s super annoying as it interferes with one of my widgets that happen to have a button in the area of the edge of the screen.

Thanks

[jftr]

Do you mean the swiping gesture to open favorite apps?

You can disable this by using a different launcher. See a long list of possible alternatives on play store.

[Stefan]

…or our own forum compilation of Android launchers + descriptions and recommendations:

Android Launchers

This is a Wiki Post. Everybody can edit it to add information. Hello, inspired by this Topic I thought a Topic where different launchers can be introduced to other users could be interesting. A Launcher is the program, that shows your homescreens, allows you to organize your Apps and gives you the possibility to place your widgets. Because this App can be changed like every other App on Android, you can simply change the look and feel of your phone by changing the launcher. Because everybody…

[Meinrad]

is it also possible to change the lock screen (with the lock in the circle) or is that part of the OS?

[therob]

You can choose under "System Settings --> Security --> Unlocking"
Cheers, Robert