Question

In some modified version(for example, CM7), you can long press the shortcut to rename it.
But CM7 have some bugs now.

I would like to know is there a way I can do that? modify the database, change the programs code or resources is OK. Thanks.

Answer 1

You need to change AndroidManifest.xml file. You should find the activity that is launched by this icon and change android:label value there. This will change the icon name in Application Launcher and on Home Screen.

It should looks something like this:

<activity android:name=".HelloWorld" android:label="@string/app_name">
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
            <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
        </intent-filter>
</activity>

The activity definition in AndroidManifest.xml should contain MAIN and LAUNCHER in its intent filter (otherwise the activity will not be visible in Application Launcher).