Help removing Google search bar

[windplr]

I have a new RAZR M running JB - 4.1.1. I can't seem to find a way to remove the Google search bar from the top of the desktop. Normally a long press on a widget will allow you to drag it to the Trash, but not with this one. What am I doing wrong?

 

[rsisley]

This already has been brought up. If you go to setting/all/Google search, you can disable it and it removes it from all the screens.

 

[windplr]

Thank you. Too bad it doens't let you use that part of the screen for anything else.

 

[bigbadwulff]

DO NOT REMOVE IT!! It caused voice input on my phone to become unuseable. Only a factory reset fixed it.
But if you wish to go there:
Settings/ APPS/ ALL/ Google Search/ DISABLE

You have been warned though

And, yes that part of the screen is unusable. Another Launcher would fix that problem without affecting voice search.

 

[jhawkkw]

Thank you. Too bad it doens't let you use that part of the screen for anything else.

If you want to use the space, then using a custom launcher like nova or apex will allow you to remove it as well as set up how many rows/columns of icons you want on each home screen. Both can be found for free on the play store with the option of purchasing an upgrade for a couple extra features, but the main reason I mentioned above is part of the free version.

 

[bigbadwulff]

GO Launcher is a good choice also.