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Remove ALL Sprint Crapware? (Q from an ex-WinMo Poweruser)

I moved from an HD2 to the Evo this week (no more TMobile, woot!). I am very familiar with custom WMO ROMS, Hard SPL, blah blah...
I have nearly zero Android development, custom ROM knowledge, etc, however.
I'd like to flash a custom ROM based on the factory, without all the Sprint programs preloaded.
Clearly I need to root; I am on steady ground with that knowledge. After that? Not so clear. There doesn't seem to be a thread with the steps I need to proceed.
Any info would be invaluable, thanks!
(PS - side question: why does Android launch all sort of processes in the background seemingly at random?)

ifiweresolucky said:
I moved from an HD2 to the Evo this week (no more TMobile, woot!). I am very familiar with custom WMO ROMS, Hard SPL, blah blah...
I have nearly zero Android development, custom ROM knowledge, etc, however.
I'd like to flash a custom ROM based on the factory, without all the Sprint programs preloaded.
Clearly I need to root; I am on steady ground with that knowledge. After that? Not so clear. There doesn't seem to be a thread with the steps I need to proceed.
Any info would be invaluable, thanks!
(PS - side question: why does Android launch all sort of processes in the background seemingly at random?)
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This should be in Q & A.. But unless someone creates a rom with the apps removed. Its easier to just do it yourself.
If you did toasts method of rooting. Boot into recovery and type this
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
ls
This displays all apps on the phone. Do this to delete them.
rm NameOfApp.apk
rm NameOfApp.odex
It is caps sensitive and make sure you type the apk exactly as its written.

Jus10o said:
This should be in Q & A.. But unless someone creates a rom with the apps removed. Its easier to just do it yourself.
If you did toasts method of rooting. Boot into recovery and type this
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
ls
This displays all apps on the phone. Do this to delete them.
rm NameOfApp.apk
rm NameOfApp.odex
It is caps sensitive and make sure you type the apk exactly as its written.
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any reason adb remount isn't working for me? I do adb devices and my devices is there but when i type adb remount i get "remount faild: Invalid argument"

I started Toasts root directions, placing PC36IMG.zip on the base directory of the SD card. Shut down, loaded with the Vol Down and Power buttons. The bootloader checked the file on the SD card but then stopped on the white screen.
It seems it was supposed to proceed automatically? But I am dropped off with options on the white screen: FASTBOOT, RECOVERY, CLEAR STORAGE, SIMLOCK, and HBOOT USB.
Directions show Vol Up and Down for previous and next and Power for select.

Alright, I resolved this issue. I recopied the file to the SD card and made sure to eject drive before shutting the device down. Seemed to make all the difference! Proceeding with the remainder of Toast's directions now...

p-slim said:
any reason adb remount isn't working for me? I do adb devices and my devices is there but when i type adb remount i get "remount faild: Invalid argument"
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I'm running in to the same issue...

rgordon3091 said:
I'm running in to the same issue...
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i fixed it. you have to do this.
adb shell
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
cd /system/app
ls

Getting error trying to remove nascar..
Code:
rm Sprint_NASCAR.apk
rm failed for Sprint_NASCAR.apk, Directory not empty
Any ideas?

That's Linux trying to protect you. Essentially the rm command by default just removes one file at a time.
Try...
rm -r NameOfFolder
...to delete recursively.
Sent from my EVO 4G using Tapatalk

Go see the thread in the apps sub-forum about this. I have a post (#28, I believe) with the exact code to remove the bloatware. You can just copy any paste.
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Sent from my HTC EVO 4G using Tapatalk Pro.

nick325i said:
Getting error trying to remove nascar..
Code:
rm Sprint_NASCAR.apk
rm failed for Sprint_NASCAR.apk, Directory not empty
Any ideas?
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you shouldn't have a problem deleting the apk, because an apk is not a directory.
i deleted it without the same message.

p-slim said:
i fixed it. you have to do this.
adb shell
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
cd /system/app
ls
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hmmm i put im adb shell then i got a "#" so i put in "mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system"
and i got mount:mounting /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system failed: No such file or directory
so what did i do wrong?

Found the issue. Thanks all

Jus10o said:
This should be in Q & A.. But unless someone creates a rom with the apps removed. Its easier to just do it yourself.
If you did toasts method of rooting. Boot into recovery and type this
adb remount
adb shell
cd /system/app
ls
This displays all apps on the phone. Do this to delete them.
rm NameOfApp.apk
rm NameOfApp.odex
It is caps sensitive and make sure you type the apk exactly as its written.
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By the way, when I "cd /system/app" and then "ls" I see only NamesOfApps.apk. There are displayed no *.odex files. Is that normal?

thread dead?
IDK if this threads still monitored by anyone, but here's my question: I don't use adb, but I just rused root explorer to locate sprint crap, and added a .bak to the end of all of them to essentially 'disable' them. Is this a safe method? Will Android system waste energy looking for them anymore (they no longer show in app tray, but are they still using resources) ? Thanks much.

scottspa74 said:
IDK if this threads still monitored by anyone, but here's my question: I don't use adb, but I just rused root explorer to locate sprint crap, and added a .bak to the end of all of them to essentially 'disable' them. Is this a safe method? Will Android system waste energy looking for them anymore (they no longer show in app tray, but are they still using resources) ? Thanks much.
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I was just about to say something similar. I had uninstalled Nascar using Titanium Backup, and the found out that I cant do the 2.2 OTA unless its there. TB didn't have the ability to restore it for some reason, so I got an APK from XDA, and put it in the system/app folder via Root Explorer. Then, I had to reset the permissions to match the other APK's, and it showed up and launched perfectly. Even did an update. Much easier than all that adb stuff, I think.

I used system app uninstaller for a buck on the market.. Easy and all there with the icons for easy to find and delete sprint and gapps.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

scottspa74 said:
IDK if this threads still monitored by anyone, but here's my question: I don't use adb, but I just rused root explorer to locate sprint crap, and added a .bak to the end of all of them to essentially 'disable' them. Is this a safe method? Will Android system waste energy looking for them anymore (they no longer show in app tray, but are they still using resources) ? Thanks much.
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Thats a good way.. If something goes wrong just have to rename.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

Flash this zip and it should remove most of the Sprint apps. It will back them up to /sdx on your SD card so if anything is removed that you want, it will still be there. It's signed to work with RA.
http://grathwohl.me/uploads/android/evo/Sprint-Apps-Remover-signed.zip

I've seen a few people reference my post, but my post was really just trying to ask if anyone knew if, now that I've renamed them, and they don't run, they shouldn't be using up resources? Right, is that correct, or am I wrong in thinkin this?
And thanks cosine83, that's a really helpful post for a lot of people.

How to remove applications native HTC Desire?

ola staff, how are you all?
Firstly apologies if I'm creating a topic out of rules and with a subject ja discussed and case find necessary, moderation can delete without any problem!
I have a doubt: it would be possible to remove (uninstall) native applications of Desire?
What is the most appropriate way to do this?
I ask because ja had a motorola milestone and it managed to remove many native applications as the launcher, the music player, etc!
What do I need to do and which path to take to achieve this feat! Agradeceria if any of you, more experienced could help me, indicating the best way!
Thank you and peace!

- Root, flash a ROM with the apps removed.

Pajorve said:
ola staff, how are you all?
Firstly apologies if I'm creating a topic out of rules and with a subject ja discussed and case find necessary, moderation can delete without any problem!
I have a doubt: it would be possible to remove (uninstall) native applications of Desire?
What is the most appropriate way to do this?
I ask because ja had a motorola milestone and it managed to remove many native applications as the launcher, the music player, etc!
What do I need to do and which path to take to achieve this feat! Agradeceria if any of you, more experienced could help me, indicating the best way!
Thank you and peace!
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Moved to Q&A as not development.
You can remove apks from /system/app, though I am not an expert on the desire. It's possible, perhaps someone can help with the specifics here.

Thank you very much, but I didn't really expresei correctly as it should.
I wonder if it is possible this procedure ja with Rom installed if having to another in order to withdraw flashear these applications!
with the root explorer is unfortunately not possible ...!
is how to do?
Thanks again for the quick response!

First of all please look over your English again, as some of it came out very bad/impossible to understand
But if i get you right, you want to remove some of the native apps. These are stored on the /system partition. If you want to remove some of those, you will first have to root your phone. Then you can remove them while in recovery mode using adb commands.
This might seem a bit difficult, but if you are rooted, i can easily guide you through it. Another way, if you are rooted is to install the new s-off hboot which will allow you to make the changes using root explorer

mortenmhp said:
First of all please look over your English again, as some of it came out very bad/impossible to understand
But if i get you right, you want to remove some of the native apps. These are stored on the /system partition. If you want to remove some of those, you will first have to root your phone. Then you can remove them while in recovery mode using adb commands.
This might seem a bit difficult, but if you are rooted, i can easily guide you through it. Another way, if you are rooted is to install the new s-off hboot which will allow you to make the changes using root explorer
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Truth .... I know that my English is very bad ...! sorry!
Yes my Desire is totally root and could you please explain to me how to proceed in case extrans ABD to remove applications?
Know the method S-Off AlphaRev site, but I have to confess I didn't understand a lot about it, could tell me how to do this procedure correctly for non brickar my player?
excuse such noobs, but I'm just wanting to learn a little more ...!
Thanks for the great help

Finnaly S-OFF Tnx guys !
I ended up making the procedure of S-off and now I am with my desire in full swing!
Thank you for your strength and pela great help!
I removed all native applications that they had no use for me. ..
Thank you!

Hehe great to hear it worked out for you It was probably also easier to go the s-off road right away. Issuing adb commands is a bit more difficult.
And sorry for not answering on you request, but i have had a busy day

friend I thank you for the tips
mortenmhp said:
Hehe great to hear it worked out for you It was probably also easier to go the s-off road right away. Issuing adb commands is a bit more difficult.
And sorry for not answering on you request, but i have had a busy day
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friend I thank you for the tips
thank you very much!
Are people like you goodwill that make all the difference!
hug and sits on God's peace!

If you want to remove apps after you have flashed the ROM you can boot into recovery mode, connect device to pc in debug mode and use adb:
adb shell remount /system/
adb shell cd /system/app
adb shell ls
adb shell rm [application name.apk]
Blame me if I'm wrong, sending from my phone so I can't check atm.
Sent from my HTC

Tanx man...great ! Thank you !!
shoemeistah said:
If you want to remove apps after you have flashed the ROM you can boot into recovery mode, connect device to pc in debug mode and use adb:
adb shell remount /system/
adb shell cd /system/app
adb shell ls
adb shell rm [application name.apk]
Blame me if I'm wrong, sending from my phone so I can't check atm.
Sent from my HTC
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Now I'm trying to change the boot animation but simply can't .... ja tried in ADB follow in the footsteps of the link corresponding to the subject in thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=648555
somehow can help me ... thanks!
ja tried everything, all commands and nothing ... the appliance makes the reboot and when I think he will ride the bootanimation, I get the old boot!
swear I don't know how do I change my boot animation?
I'm using the Rom Froyo 2 with Root Version 2.12.911 .1 any tips on how to do this procedure work?
Thank you very much!

Now I have S-off with my desire and downloaded root manager from market place can I mount r/w goto to system apps and add and remove apps? Or am I being a totall noob

Pajorve said:
Now I'm trying to change the boot animation but simply can't .... ja tried in ADB follow in the footsteps of the link corresponding to the subject in thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=648555
somehow can help me ... thanks!
ja tried everything, all commands and nothing ... the appliance makes the reboot and when I think he will ride the bootanimation, I get the old boot!
swear I don't know how do I change my boot animation?
I'm using the Rom Froyo 2 with Root Version 2.12.911 .1 any tips on how to do this procedure work?
Thank you very much!
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It can depend on where the bootanimation.zip file is.
In some ROMS they're at a different location.
cheekystew said:
Now I have S-off with my desire and downloaded root manager from market place can I mount r/w goto to system apps and add and remove apps? Or am I being a totall noob
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I never used root manager but I suppose it's the same as root explorer.
But it can indeed remove files from your system, sometimes need to reboot system afterwards to see the effect. It's a paid app.

Thanks buddy shoemeistah ... Any tips of where to find this file on your system
Thanks for the explanation friend, why I can't change the bootanimation my Desire!!!
The paths that follow to try to change the bootanimation on my Desire were as follows: With the Root Explorer threw the image date/location and nothing!
After reading lots found a different way to play the file bootanimation that was as follows: System/media nor gave nothing!
Have any tips of where it could be this file bootanimation so I can make the procedure and get definitely?
Once again I'm very grateful!
Thank you!
USING FROYO 2 WITH ROOT ROM Version 2.12.911.0.1

shoemeistah said:
If you want to remove apps after you have flashed the ROM you can boot into recovery mode, connect device to pc in debug mode and use adb:
adb shell remount /system/
adb shell cd /system/app
adb shell ls
adb shell rm [application name.apk]
Blame me if I'm wrong, sending from my phone so I can't check atm.
Sent from my HTC
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True but it's so much easier with S-OFF and Root Explorer...

Discovered a simple way how to change the bootanimation on my Desire!
shoemeistah said:
It can depend on where the bootanimation.zip file is.
In some ROMS they're at a different location.
I never used root manager but I suppose it's the same as root explorer.
But it can indeed remove files from your system, sometimes need to reboot system afterwards to see the effect. It's a paid app.
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Thanks to all of XDA, ja I S-OFF and tbm discovered a simple way how to change the bootanimation on my Desire!
Thank you to all of you for the great discussion here in this thread!
=]
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[Q] Power-off shortcut??

Hi guys,
Is it possible to have a shortcut icon on homescreen that powers the phone off. I have a protective gel case on my Desire and its a pain in the a**e having to long press it through the case and then select power off and then ok to confirm.
I am using quick boot app which is excellent but no power off option with it. Just reboot, recovery and quickboot. Have already requested Dev to add the function but not hopefull.
When long pressing the power button a menu pops up right? Is it possible to invoke that power menu in another way? Perhaps with a shortcut?
Surely its not rocket science to be able to click an icon and the phone powers off???????
Edit: see last post for solution

??
C'mon guys, someone must know a way to achieve this. Otherwise, whats this forum for?
5 minute job to knock up a zip patch file or a simple app for someone who know's what their doing. I feel a lot of people (certainly those using protective cases) would find such an app or patch (for rooted users like me) very welcome.
I would happily do it for someone else.

you can power off with the command
reboot -p
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you can use gscript (light version available on the market for free.) to add a shortcut to that command on the homescreen.
You will need root access, i think.

??
C'mon man, you must know how to show some sort of gratitude or give some sort of feedback. Otherwise, whats this forum for?
5 minute job to go on your computer (or phone) and post a reply for someone who know's what their doing. I feel a lot of people (certainly those who help others) would find a simple thank-you very welcome.
I would happily do it for someone else.
My point is if you can't be arsed to reply to your own thread in 24 hours why bump it after a day with no reply?

reboot controll widget

Mercianary,
Don't get your knickers in a twist
Only seen your reply this morning. Thanks for your suggestion - gscript. Gonna try it out later today. Will post back.
Cheers dude.

What....these feelings...I feel bad now...sorry.
That widget looks like it would do the job great. Just depends of your stingy like me and wouldn't pay 87p for an app when I can do the same for free.

Just installed gscript and run a reboot -p script but it doesn't work
I get a stderr: not permited error
I am rooted and have the superuser app
Any ideas??

Try
su
reboot -p
Edit: that wont work. Make sure you tick 'needs su' box in gscript when you make the script. Should make it work

Got su box checked.
Tried
su
reboot -p
Tried re-installing gscript.
Tried reboot
Is it not working because, although I am rooted with unrevoked 3.2, I still have s-on? I wonder. Or, is it because reboot is not allowed to be run as a script???
But I have superuser app. Puzzled. Any more suggestions as I really want to get this working. By the way scripts not requiring su run fine.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/quick-boot/com.siriusapplications.quickboot

Hello
Yes I am already using quick boot but it doesn't have the option to simply power off the phone. Only reboot, recovery and bootloader. I have asked the Dev to add this option as others have also asked but not hopeful anytime soon.
All I want is a homescreen shortcut that powers off the phone. Simples!
Why am I getting not permitted error messages when trying to run following from gscript.....
reboot -p
It is set to use superuser but gives the error. WHY!!!!

Try running the command from a terminal emulator. If that works we know gscript is the problem (in which case I can tell you a work around).
If it still doesn't work maybe your rom doesn't support it (I use cyanogenmod and it works fine for me.).
Edit: double check gscript is set to 'allow' in superuser.

Su
Shutdown
Works in terminal.
Sent from my Evil Lair using Doomsday Device

Ik Desire said:
Su
Shutdown
Works in terminal.
Sent from my Evil Lair using Doomsday Device
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Not for me. It must be different on different roms.
Are you using a sense rom?

By terminal emulator, do you mean an adb shell from a command prompt on P.C........Or do you mean something that runs on the phone?
Edit: Ran Alpharev last night and am now s-off All went smoothly. Have installed root explorer and was wondering what file/directory permissions I need to change to be able to execute scripts?
btw, thanks for your suggestions Mercianary and IK Desire
Edit: installed Android Terminal Emulator and ran
su (it asked for superuser permision and i allowed)
#shutdown (phone powered immediately off but would not switch back on - had to pull battery)
#reboot -p (same as above)
Totally stumped and baffled.

mercianary said:
Not for me. It must be different on different roms.
Are you using a sense rom?
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Leedroid 2.2e. Using terminal emulator on phone. I have the same problem (have to pull battery before rebooting). But previously this was not the case.
Sent from my Evil Lair using Doomsday Device

Update
Have found a solution (sort of!). Have installed busybox and have created a gscript script as follows....
busybox poweroff -d 10 -f
This works and powers the phone off after 10 seconds. The reason for the 10 second delay is to give the system enough time to unmount filesystems and stop services. An ordered shutdown if you like.
Thing is....Is this what actually happens? I mean the poweroff command in busybox doesn't go through the init system. So, is it a "clean, ordered" powerdown???? It switches back on ok afterwards and everything seems to work.
But the question is am I risking corrupting the filesystem by shutting down in the way?

[Q] can't install busybox

my device is rooted and I want to backup all my apps before flashing a new ROM
but titanium backup wont start saying that im not rooted although I am and it stated that I need busybox installed. But when installing busybox it says failed to copy over /system/xbin and my device suddenly reboot. please help
will thank every useful post

Please help

From recovery:
mount /system
mount /sdcard
cp /sdcard/busybox /system/xbin/busybox
chmod 755 /system/xbin/busybox
cd /system/xbin
./busybox --install
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .

Obviously you have to put a good busybox binary within /sdcard/
Sibere's Data2sd thread had one attached
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .

Droidzone said:
From recovery:
mount /system
mount /sdcard
cp /sdcard/busybox /system/xbin/busybox
chmod 755 /system/xbin/busybox
cd /system/xbin
./busybox --install
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .
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I'm sorry but I don't understand what ur trying to say
im really a new to the desire. I dont understand what cp, chmod 755, cd is
Droidzone said:
Obviously you have to put a good busybox binary within /sdcard/
Sibere's Data2sd thread had one attached
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .
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it's busybox.zip attached to this thread rite? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=852219. If so Ive downloaded.
and I can't do nandroid backup please help me.
thanks for the respond btw I really appreciate it

You're a newbie...why didnt you say so at first?
Never mind, just flash this..

Well, did it work?
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .

Droidzone said:
You're a newbie...why didnt you say so at first?
Never mind, just flash this..
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thank you so much! I'll try and report back later cos the phone is not currently in my hand
thank you!!

Droidzone said:
Well, did it work?
TouchPal-d from my Desire running Starburst Classic Rom - 450 apps and counting. .
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Umm... Sorry for the long reply n not being really active. I flashed succesfully but after i go to busybox installer it says that i dont have busybox installed. I think i may have done something wrong with rooting....
When i go to the recovery it says:
E: cant find misc
E: cant mount cache: recovery/ command
E: cant find misc
E: cant mount cache: recovery/ log
E: cant find misc
And when i want to do a nand backup it says
Error while dumping boot image!
E: cant mount cache: recovery/ log
E: cant find misc
What did i do wrong?

Troble Installing Could Do With Some Help Thanks .
* NEED HELP INSTALLING BUSYBOX *
I have joined this form as i have finally came to my wits with trying to get Busybox installed but i am getting nowhere with it. I found and old HTC desire 620 phone lying around and i thought i would use it as a project phone its running on Android Kitkat 4.4.4 i unblocked it first for any sim and its network is BT it use to be with O2 then i paid One Click Root to Root my phone (PROBS A STUPID THING TO DO AS THERE IS LOADS OF WAYS TO DO IT BUT I JUST WANTED IT DONE THERE AND THEN ) and i dont no much about the android system but would like to get familiar with it tho at somepoint. Once the phone was rooted my boot menu is with TWRP But i think i can change that to Clockwork or would it matter what one i have.
I have watched lots of vids and read a good few forms aswell but still cant get this app to install. If i download anymore apps to try helping me install this app i wont have any more room at all and this is the part is where you are probs going to see how stupid i am with android below are a list of apps i have downloaded to try help me :-
I paid for SuperSu Pro, Paid for Busybox Pro, ROM Installer, ROM Toolbox Lite, ROM Manager, Busybox on Rails, ES File Explorer, Mount /system RO/RW App, ASTRO, Hack App Data, SU Update Fixer, SU Root Tools, Total Commander, Terminal Emulator and i even downloaded Titanium Backup as someone said it could help with the install of Busybox but hasnt got me anywhere. I also have dsploit and Lucky Patcher both apps that i would like to work but both require Busybox to be installed.
Now i have downloaded a few Busybox apks and even the free vrsion from the app store Stephen (stericson) version and nothing happend then i paid to get the full version thinking it should work straight away as i have now paid for it but still wont install. This is my situation when i open up the app i am on the install page i select the box in the top right hand corner (Auto Update Busybox), the version is Busybox 1.26.2 and the install path to /system/xbin and when i hit the install button the message i get back says :- ( It looks like the installation of Busybox was not successful, try installing to a differant location, that may resolve the issue) the i hit the red X button and the app cuts of back to the home page. When i reopen the app i change the path to /system/bin the i get the same message and a split 2 seconds l8r my phone just cuts of then reboots only happens everytime i press the install button and the location selected is /system/bin. When i even tryed the other to paths :- /su/xbin and /su/bin at the bottom of my screen a quick message flashes up saying :- (Systemless root is not configured, please choose another install location)
I do apologize for this very long message but it would be appreciated if there is anything someone could do for me or point me in the right direction as every where else i have looked it has been unsuccessfull or its been far to confussing to even understand. I guess there would be most of use saying if i dont no what i am doing i shouldnt be playing around i do no that i could brick the phone or end up in a constant bootloop but as i said i found a spare phone that was still working and though i would give it a go and you can always learn along the way from help by others. If you need more info just message me and i will give u as much info u need but i hope with what i have said so far will give you a chance to see where i have went wrong as i have said its prob been something so basic that is right under my nose but i just havnt noticed it lol.
I hope there is something you can do for me and i hope to hear back soon thanks for your time if you even get to read this.
Kind Regards
Davie

davie6098 said:
* NEED HELP INSTALLING BUSYBOX *
I have joined this form as i have finally came to my wits with trying to get Busybox installed but i am getting nowhere with it. I found and old HTC desire 620 phone lying around and i thought i would use it as a project phone its running on Android Kitkat 4.4.4 i unblocked it first for any sim and its network is BT it use to be with O2 then i paid One Click Root to Root my phone (PROBS A STUPID THING TO DO AS THERE IS LOADS OF WAYS TO DO IT BUT I JUST WANTED IT DONE THERE AND THEN ) and i dont no much about the android system but would like to get familiar with it tho at somepoint. Once the phone was rooted my boot menu is with TWRP But i think i can change that to Clockwork or would it matter what one i have.
I have watched lots of vids and read a good few forms aswell but still cant get this app to install. If i download anymore apps to try helping me install this app i wont have any more room at all and this is the part is where you are probs going to see how stupid i am with android below are a list of apps i have downloaded to try help me :-
I paid for SuperSu Pro, Paid for Busybox Pro, ROM Installer, ROM Toolbox Lite, ROM Manager, Busybox on Rails, ES File Explorer, Mount /system RO/RW App, ASTRO, Hack App Data, SU Update Fixer, SU Root Tools, Total Commander, Terminal Emulator and i even downloaded Titanium Backup as someone said it could help with the install of Busybox but hasnt got me anywhere. I also have dsploit and Lucky Patcher both apps that i would like to work but both require Busybox to be installed.
Now i have downloaded a few Busybox apks and even the free vrsion from the app store Stephen (stericson) version and nothing happend then i paid to get the full version thinking it should work straight away as i have now paid for it but still wont install. This is my situation when i open up the app i am on the install page i select the box in the top right hand corner (Auto Update Busybox), the version is Busybox 1.26.2 and the install path to /system/xbin and when i hit the install button the message i get back says :- ( It looks like the installation of Busybox was not successful, try installing to a differant location, that may resolve the issue) the i hit the red X button and the app cuts of back to the home page. When i reopen the app i change the path to /system/bin the i get the same message and a split 2 seconds l8r my phone just cuts of then reboots only happens everytime i press the install button and the location selected is /system/bin. When i even tryed the other to paths :- /su/xbin and /su/bin at the bottom of my screen a quick message flashes up saying :- (Systemless root is not configured, please choose another install location)
I do apologize for this very long message but it would be appreciated if there is anything someone could do for me or point me in the right direction as every where else i have looked it has been unsuccessfull or its been far to confussing to even understand. I guess there would be most of use saying if i dont no what i am doing i shouldnt be playing around i do no that i could brick the phone or end up in a constant bootloop but as i said i found a spare phone that was still working and though i would give it a go and you can always learn along the way from help by others. If you need more info just message me and i will give u as much info u need but i hope with what i have said so far will give you a chance to see where i have went wrong as i have said its prob been something so basic that is right under my nose but i just havnt noticed it lol.
I hope there is something you can do for me and i hope to hear back soon thanks for your time if you even get to read this.
Kind Regards
Davie
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First of all, the topic chosen for Desire Bravo A8181, which means that you have chosen badly.
If you want to be sure to busybox from the root, then first check that you have the root with a root checker.
For busybox you do not need to have root, however.
Check the Install BusyBox (No Root).
It works for me. I have Android 4.3 on Samsung.

How to make some apps to remove or make it stop on 2.3?

Best dear xda members,
i was wondering how to remove apps or make them stop working example '' googlemaps ''

aygul12345 said:
Best dear xda members,
i was wondering how to remove apps or make them stop working example '' googlemaps ''
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Info please.
Are you:
Rooted?
If Yes:
Using a custom ROM?
S-OFF?
If No, you need to be at least rooted. Please let me know exactly what your set up is.

rootSU said:
Info please.
Are you:
Rooted?
If Yes:
Using a custom ROM?
S-OFF?
If No, you need to be at least rooted. Please let me know exactly what your set up is.
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Thanks fo ya reply,
i'm on 2.3 officeel htc rom,
Yes S -off,
Yes rooted
no not a custom rom, i'm on 2.3 officeel htc rom,

aygul12345 said:
Thanks fo ya reply,
i'm on 2.3 officeel htc rom,
Yes S -off,
Yes rooted
no not a custom rom, i'm on 2.3 officeel htc rom,
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OK, s-off is the biggest enabler. You can do 3 things. 2 cost, one is more involved....
1) Simply "Freeze" the applications with titanium backup. This stops them running and hides them from the app drawer
2) Using root explorer, navigate to /system/app (mount R/W) and delete the apks.
3) Use adb (I have a guide for this but if you own either of the above applications, its not worth it).
If you were not s-off and using a custom rom, another option would be to remove the apk's from the rom zip file and reflash it. Thats not an option here though.
Hope this helps.

rootSU said:
OK, s-off is the biggest enabler. You can do 3 things. 2 cost, one is more involved....
1) Simply "Freeze" the applications with titanium backup. This stops them running and hides them from the app drawer
2) Using root explorer, navigate to /system/app (mount R/W) and delete the apks.
3) Use adb (I have a guide for this but if you own either of the above applications, its not worth it).
If you were not s-off and using a custom rom, another option would be to remove the apk's from the rom zip file and reflash it. Thats not an option here though.
Hope this helps.
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I think to '' freeze '' best sulution is and to delete i gues...
Use ADB? why is it not worth for this? explain, i wanna learn it!

aygul12345 said:
I think to '' freeze '' best sulution is and to delete i gues...
Use ADB? why is it not worth for this? explain, i wanna learn it!
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Oh ok, yeah if you want to learn...
Well its just more complex and uses command line. I have a guide to do this in my signature if you're interested.
If you want to learn adb and fastboot, I have an FAQ for those too. Read both of those

rootSU said:
Oh ok, yeah if you want to learn...
Well its just more complex and uses command line. I have a guide to do this in my signature if you're interested.
If you want to learn adb and fastboot, I have an FAQ for those too. Read both of those
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But first... if i get it right... there a 3 ways to do it right? Step 1-2 must to do.. but what means step 3 ? How it works? What is the different about 1,2
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Im sorry, I dont know what you mean?

There's more to English than just words. I can't for the life of me, understand the meaning of this thread title. OP post seems ok, so why not make the title meaningful?

rootSU said:
Im sorry, I dont know what you mean?
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Hahaha, you said they are 3 ways to do this, step 1 and 2 are the steps you must to do,
but like i said.. step 3 .. what is the diffence than about step 1 and 2? ,
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aygul12345 said:
Hahaha, you said they are 3 ways to do this, step 1 and 2 are the steps you must to do,
but like i said.. step 3 .. what is the diffence than about step 1 and 2? ,
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Oh you mean Option 1, option 2 and option 3.
Option 1 and 2 use an application that you have to pay for. In fact these applications, all rooted users should own.
Option 3 uses adb so you have to connect to a PC to do it.
Actually, you could do it in terminal emulator if you are s-off, instead of adb, but adb is easier.
In adb, you can boot to recovery, connect to adb and simply
Code:
mount /system
where as in terminal emulator you would have to
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
But thats annoying to type on a soft keyboard.

Err.. I think there's two commands in that one line.

...which you need to mount system read / write whilst android is running. Unless you have a simpler line that works?

Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
-t should be required only the first time you mount it.

Droidzone said:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
-t should be required only the first time you mount it.
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Seems to work. Whatys teh Yaffs2 actually doing then and why is it almost every solution on the internet?

yaffs2 needs to be specified the first time you're mounting something, or mounting after umounting, where you need the -t to specify file system type.
mount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
While specifying a re mount, system is already aware of the type.

Ah thank you.

rootSU said:
Oh you mean Option 1, option 2 and option 3.
Option 1 and 2 use an application that you have to pay for. In fact these applications, all rooted users should own.
Option 3 uses adb so you have to connect to a PC to do it.
Actually, you could do it in terminal emulator if you are s-off, instead of adb, but adb is easier.
In adb, you can boot to recovery, connect to adb and simply
Code:
mount /system
where as in terminal emulator you would have to
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
But thats annoying to type on a soft keyboard.
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Soo.. step 1 and 2 are apps that cost, but yea indeed you must to pay it.
Soo option 3 is the easyist way? And can you learn me more about that coding/ commands, soo what do i have to download it?
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Have a read of the faq I wrote, then the guide. They both tell you what to download and do
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rootSU said:
Have a read of the faq I wrote, then the guide. They both tell you what to download and do
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Can you post the link please. i see differents lot a links of you.. give me the correct one.