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How to remove bloat ware from my rooted G2?

I rooted my phone, now how do I remove all this Google junk I don't need?
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I'm sure somehow this will offend you, or offend someone else for some reason, but did you try searching? There are several threads and posts showing you how to do it.

No, I don't get offended. Don't even worry about it. Yes, I will do some more searches.
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there are at least two ways that I know of. U can use ADB to remove them while your phone is in recovery mode or u can use Titanium back to uninstall just about any app.
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Thank you, I will try this.
I just searched and came up with nothing.
~'76 F350 76SCS Anthony~
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rm -r /system/app/whateverthenameoftheapkis.apk
rm -r /system/app/whateverthenameoftheapkis.odex

In adb it would be
adb remount
adb shell
# rm -r /system/app/whateverthenameoftheapkis.apk
# rm -r /system/app/whateverthenameoftheapkis.odex

You could also use Root Explorer (or Android Mate, or SU File Manager), and go to /System/App, or use Titanium Backup, and delete that way. Be aware though, deleting the wrong things could seriously bork your install, causing you to need to relash.

Different ROMs have different methods. For example, is your ROM de-odexed? Are all apps stored in /system/app? I'm working on a script that can remove bloatware. Just trying to iron out the kinks.
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I tried getting Root Explorer from a friend, but it wouldn't install.
I can't order from the Market any paid apps because I don't remember credit card info, when will they support paypal or add to your bill?
None of these apps are under system/app
Titanium Backup doesn't even work... I say Force Delete and then it says it will restart my phone twice and then it restarts it and it will sit at that screen where like your getting a update for 10 minutes then I click the power button and it says E: can't find signature or somethin' like that, so I select restart and I'm back to square one...
I am running the stock ROM.

'76 F350 said:
I tried getting Root Explorer from a friend, but it wouldn't install.
I can't order from the Market any paid apps because I don't remember credit card info, when will they support paypal or add to your bill?
None of these apps are under system/app
Titanium Backup doesn't even work... I say Force Delete and then it says it will restart my phone twice and then it restarts it and it will sit at that screen where like your getting a update for 10 minutes then I click the power button and it says E: can't find signature or somethin' like that, so I select restart and I'm back to square one...
I am running the stock ROM.
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here ya go http://tinyurl.com/2erltv7

I hope this thread is a joke? and it should be in general.
Use adb and use pm uninstall.

Or...more simple than anything... grab titanium backup and just pick and choose ANY apps you want to get rid off without doing any extra steps...
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Ok...I must be retarded...but I can't figure out how to delete protected apps "bloat ware" using the free version of TI backup
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I really think you need to do some reading and learning before you start jumping into this. From ur posts u obviously have no idea what you are doing and need to know before you ruin your phone. Apps arent just labeled as you see them in the phone. If u can't figure out how to delete the stock apps you don't want there's no was your goining to figure out witch apps are witch in the system folder. And if you delete the wrong one ur effd. No offence or anything just read up and take notes then jump into it. oh ya post in the rite section

No offense taken. Still learning. Google is my friend I figured it out
That's why I love this community...lots to learn and always to better my knowledge and of course lots of helpful people.
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Vinsane said:
Ok...I must be retarded...but I can't figure out how to delete protected apps "bloat ware" using the free version of TI backup
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I'm having the SAME EXACT problem.
~'76 F350 76SCS Anthony~
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What I did...was in TI Free...hit the "problems" button and it will ask if you want to load busy box...
Do it
Then it will list all your apps
Find the one you want to delete...press and hold
It will pop up a window and on the end of that window list there is a option to force uninstall.
That's how I got rid of a few apps I didn't want or need and my phone is running great.
But as the guy above said...be careful.
Good luck
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Vinsane said:
What I did...was in TI Free...hit the "problems" button and it will ask if you want to load busy box...
Do it
Then it will list all your apps
Find the one you want to delete...press and hold
It will pop up a window and on the end of that window list there is a option to force uninstall.
That's how I got rid of a few apps I didn't want or need and my phone is running great.
But as the guy above said...be careful.
Good luck
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Tried this exact method to remove cyberon voice....phone rebooted and showed e signature file error bhut before that it showed android dude and triangle....? What happened? I still have the app too wth.
Editt:......figured it out
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jark99 said:
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Tried this exact method to remove cyberon voice....phone rebooted and showed e signature file error bhut before that it showed android dude and triangle....? What happened? I still have the app too wth.
Editt:......figured it out
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This is what it does on my phone, how did you fix it? Be specific, I'm stupid.
~'76 F350 76SCS Anthony~
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Deblur flipside

Got my daughter a flipside for her birthday. Decided to tweak and deblur the phone so it has some free space
Will upload buildprop in a few days
Much work this weekend
Cheers
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rdannar said:
Got my daughter a flipside for her birthday. Decided to tweak and deblur the phone so it has some free space
Will upload buildprop in a few days
Much work this weekend
Cheers
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I would love to see how this works for you. Not much on here about deblurring.
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Just a build prop tweak
Its pretty easy
pre4speed said:
I would love to see how this works for you. Not much on here about deblurring.
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rdannar said:
Just a build prop tweak
Its pretty easy
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Can't wait for instructions.
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Man I would love a deblurred version cuz the lack of internal memory on this phone is driving me crazy!!

Any update??

sorry, just had a baby boy so a little distracted from posting. here it is just replace original build.prop with this one, then do a factory reset and you will have a deblur version.

Hmm think i'll try this out for a while til my upgrade. Do i unzip it...replace it where? in the system folder? and then just factory reset??

Unzip the downloaded file (will contain build.prop)
Get a file explorer (like es file explorer) and go to setting and select the root explorer
Explore into "system" folder, and create a backup of the existing build.prop file (to your memory card)
Replace it with the unzipped build.pop download.
Factory restore and you're done! If you don't like, just copy the backup build.prop file and overwrite, factory reset and you're back Blurred!
one question though...how does one transfer all blurr contacts to gmail? Tried this file on my wife's phone and could only restore gmail contacts...

Yea got it to work...deblur is much appreciated....phone is way more manageable and I can actually download apps again!

are there any differences in this file other than the addition of the line
Code:
ro.mot.deblur=true
??
Edit:
Found the answer, good work. Only issue I had was the one time init was black text on black background.

telegraph0000 said:
one question though...how does one transfer all blurr contacts to gmail? Tried this file on my wife's phone and could only restore gmail contacts...
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This is a pain in the ass. Go to each and every contact, unlink them then delete the blur contact so you're only left with the gmail contact. Then go to your accounts and sync gmail contacts so they are all synced to google. Turn off sync to blur if possible (sorry its been a while doing this cuz I got an atrix that allows me to choose where I want contacts saved). This should solve that.
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Herox said:
Thanks for bricking my phone. Now it gets stuck at the AT&T picture because it has no launcher.
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The method posted works just fine, if you're stuck at the boot animation, reflash from the sbf and try again, it's certainly not bricked.

It didnt brick it.
I reinstalled the stock froyo. Works fine. Thanks. I had accidentally uninstalled the blurhome.sys or whatever.

this build.prop overclocked the terminal?

cesargdmi said:
this build.prop overclocked the terminal?
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Don't know about that but it might be because when I used this tweak, my device would reboot every 5 minutes or so. Flashed back to stock froyo and hasn't had a reboot since

is it like all aosp apps when you use this
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foster626 said:
is it like all aosp apps when you use this
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Nope.. If I remember correctly, it disables having to log into a blur account, and disables the home launcher (causing the screen to be black). Probably a few other small things..
To avoid the black screen, you can copy an apk of another launcher (launcher pro, adw, go launcher, etc) to /system/app/
Been awhile since I did this, so I may be missing something

"Must haves" on your newly rooted xt907

Hi guys I opened this thread up to share some of my top favorite rooted applications. Many experienced users will know what most of these are but some may be new, and of course this is a great place to begin for inexperienced root users. I'm not going to go into crazy detail about all of them but I'm hoping that others will post, comment, and share their findings as well. Take a look.
Avast! - advanced mobile security that gives you virus scan, theft protection, firewall, text/call block, and more!
Adfree- self explanatory. One of the best ad blockers for your browser in the market.
Airdroid- this is my personal favorite. Simply run the app, follow the quick instructions and BOOM you are managing all your own files from your phone both internal and external on your regular desktop computers or laptops. Its super easy to use and a must have.
Cachemate- clears cache with a click of a button.
My backup (root edition) - serves just like titanium backup. Easily backup your apks and data or just apks alone. Also includes photos/videos/music. Reason why I prefer this is because I used to use titanium mainly for freezing and backing up but ics/jb both have the "disable" option now.
Quickboot- quickly boot into recovery/reboot/power off
Root browser- arguably the best file explorer/manager out there. Pretty fast r/w speeds.
Root call blocker- not only can you manually enter the numbers you want blocked but this is one of the first apps I found where your phone won't even ring whatsoever.
SD booster- boost SD card speed. Don't know too much about it but was told from a friend to set the speed to 2048kb for optimization.
Terminal emulator- the "command prompt" of android.
Undelete- ever accidently delete a file and get really mad? Simply run this app and snatch it back!
Voodoo ota- copies your superuser binaries and allows you to keep root after an ota update (going to come in handy once the official jb comes through )
Hope you guys enjoy these apps. Obviously not responsible for anything that these do to your device. Please comment and also share your findings ! Thank you
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I'll just leave this here....best rooted apps...i installed at least 2 apps from each page of the list....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ted-user-should-know-about-part-5-apps-34-41/

ROM toolbox enough said, and smart ram booster !

why was this not more of a thing?
Also, a cool app TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS WITH (ONLY) is DroidSheep. It's a packet sniffing app, it's cool.

Titanium Backup
Disable Services
Fantastic apps we all need to have.
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Sixaxis Controller
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
SoftkeyZ
Adaway
Xposed Installer
Orbot
These are some if the root apps I use everyday
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I am using Grrenify and Seeder. From "hacktools" Faceniff and wi-fi kill.

greenify is great.
my recommendations are Android Firewall, Root Explorer, and Titanium Backup.
Android Firewall is great in that it blocks internet (WiFi/mobile data/both) to apps that you specify. this is great for blocking ads for those that want to play games that do not require a data connection.

As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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ezknives said:
As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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not sure what you mean by "screen recorder" - but check out Dragon - it has a voice recorder app.

ezknives said:
As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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I just found an app in the Android apps and games section called Shou that worked well for me
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jco23 said:
not sure what you mean by "screen recorder" - but check out Dragon - it has a voice recorder app.
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Its like a screen shot in video form... records everything that happens on the screen....
just found and installed shou... doesnt work... started it once to test it... recorded about 45sec stopped it tried to play back and same as the rest... its a 1kb file that says cannot be played... now I can start recording but not stop it... oh well...
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ezknives said:
Its like a screen shot in video form... records everything that happens on the screen....
just found and installed shou... doesnt work... started it once to test it... recorded about 45sec stopped it tried to play back and same as the rest... its a 1kb file that says cannot be played... now I can start recording but not stop it... oh well...
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ah - no, I have not... haven't really needed too. although, I'm sure there are some. I've seen folks show the "angry birds walkthrough" - and that looks like a screen recorder.
sorry I couldn't help.

jco23 said:
ah - no, I have not... haven't really needed too. although, I'm sure there are some. I've seen folks show the "angry birds walkthrough" - and that looks like a screen recorder.
sorry I couldn't help.
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No worries... some times you just wanna record that skype session ... and im never on the pc anymore only if i brick or need to transfer backups to the good ole external hard drive for safe keeping....I've tried them all... starting to think its just an issue with my M not a xt907 issue... the dev of shou messaged me tho I hope to get it working...
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Greenify,Titanium Backup
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Thanks:laugh:

[NEW] Conversation skins for deodexed 4.1.2 JB

You can download them here: ------> Mon1t0r's 1337 Conversation Skins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i60baaxe0rvdn86/Screenshot_2013-04-14-15-50-48.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i6mosp3y3dsw59e/Screenshot_2013-04-14-15-56-16.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtu4e9kowocefo/Screenshot_2013-04-14-20-08-08.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvhkfzkbhny1e4v/Screenshot_2013-04-14-15-57-23.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltj4gwbqkxk03wo/Screenshot_2013-04-14-15-57-32.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgsfvsm4bh2trjg/Screenshot_2013-04-14-15-57-46.png
This is the first thing I've ever done to customize my android. I got the idea after looking at Bleached45's posts as well as just generally being disgusted with the default options. This pack does not include extra conversation skins, it replaces the stock conversation skins. So be sure to keep a backup of your old LGUSMms.apk incase you want to go back.
INSTRUCTIONS
I shall not be held liable for any damage you do to your phone. I made these conversation skins for myself and I am sharing them as a courtesy to the forum that gave me the knowledge and means to create them. Back your stuff up and all that common sense rhetoric every disclaimer feeds you.
1.) Kill your messenger via stop process.
2.) Use a root browser with all permissions and go to your root directory>system>app, cut your LGUSMms.apk to a safe location
3.) Paste the apk you downloaded from my link into root>system>app and then change permissions to rw-r--r--
4.) Reboot phone
5.) I don't know if it's just my phone or the ES file browser I'm using, but it would sometimes take me several tries to successfully paste this into the apps folder. I went through some disconnecting from media sync and just the old "click this thing in there as many times and ways as possible until it works." - and it works eventually.

What would happen if I just replace this one with the one that comes with the phone?
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demar01 said:
What would happen if I just replace this one with the one that comes with the phone?
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I'm not quite sure I follow you. Could you elaborate?

demar01 said:
What would happen if I just replace this one with the one that comes with the phone?
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divide by 0 and you should be set lol. are you saying to just not save youre old one? you could do that but if something goes wrong you wouldnt have a back and would have to ask someone to pull it from their phone. it more for safety then it is a necessity.

That's true. Well I followed your instructions and everything works fine. Thanks for the skins!
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The one with tree is just beautiful! Thanks!

This works great . And my phone is just rooted too

thanks for the skins! The only thing is i got confused on the path you posted, it should be:
Use a root browser with all permissions and go to your root directory>system>app, cut your LGUSMms.apk to a safe location
Paste the apk you downloaded from my link into root>system>app and then change permissions to rw-r--r--
and not "apps" Other than that worked like a charm!

[Q] File Transfer Apps

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if I could get some suggestions on good wifi file transfer apps - like my last Samsung I can't for the life of me get this phone to be recognized by Windows. I am rooting and running the awesome Kang AOKP ROM.
WiFi File Explorer is having trouble moving files around - I keep getting network errors on my failed downloads in Chrome on my PC.
Any other more stable app suggestions?

I still can't connect mine either haha
I use Air droid from the market..free and works awesome
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I find ES explorer to do pretty much anything I need. Wifi, samba, bluetooth, wifi direct. Also free in the market, and allows root access (su permitting)
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Search before asking. Someone has likely already asked.
Spell your words completely, and use punctuation. It confuses people when you use "u" and "ur" and "dat", or when you wrongly use "there/their/they're/your/you're".
Be nice. Don't be rude, just move on to another post without leaving a comment. We are not 7 years old.
And PLEASE, do not ask for the "best" anything. We all have our preferences.

Thanks for the suggestions I will check them both out... I already have ES but didn't configure any servers on it. I am having luck with WiFiDroid- another freebee
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yeah they are all similar. I find airdroid very fast.. i transfer a 1.4 gig file in about 5 min.

PScales17 said:
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if I could get some suggestions on good wifi file transfer apps - like my last Samsung I can't for the life of me get this phone to be recognized by Windows. I am rooting and running the awesome Kang AOKP ROM.
WiFi File Explorer is having trouble moving files around - I keep getting network errors on my failed downloads in Chrome on my PC.
Any other more stable app suggestions?
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ES Filexplorer is the best.
GUI gets a little wierd at times but it has so many features it can do what your asking.

I actually just discovered pushbullet today it allows for file, picture, text, etc to be pushed from Chrome, or any Android device to another. It even lets you push them to friends phones who have the app as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android
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ShrekOpher said:
I actually just discovered pushbullet today it allows for file, picture, text, etc to be pushed from Chrome, or any Android device to another. It even lets you push them to friends phones who have the app as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android
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Nice. I use Air droid for huge files.like moving my ROMs to my phone etc..
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