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Labor day drunkness made me mess up my Evo

I rooted the other day and am running CM6 on my Evo. I don't much like ADW launcher, so I installed Launcher Pro. Every time I reboot my phone it defaults back to ADW. So today, I decided to buy Root Explorer and delete the APK for ADW in my system/apps folder, along with a couple other apps that I don't use. Without doing much research (drinking), I proceeded to delete some APKs. My phone will now not boot. It is stuck on the boot animation (which is beautiful).
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can fix this issue? I promise to never delete anything again, and stop drinking.
Thanks!
Love, a drunk stupid californian

Yeah hold the volume down +power button while the phone is off till you get to the white screen and select recovery.
reflash from there.

LearnIIBurn said:
I rooted the other day and am running CM6 on my Evo. I don't much like ADW launcher, so I installed Launcher Pro. Every time I reboot my phone it defaults back to ADW. So today, I decided to buy Root Explorer and delete the APK for ADW in my system/apps folder, along with a couple other apps that I don't use. Without doing much research (drinking), I proceeded to delete some APKs. My phone will now not boot. It is stuck on the boot animation (which is beautiful).
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can fix this issue? I promise to never delete anything again, and stop drinking.
Thanks!
Love, a drunk stupid californian
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well what you should have done is:
1. don't delete something if you don't know what it is
2. simply go to menu>settings>apps>manage apps>adw launcher and hit clear defaults
now to fix it... boot into recover wipe everything and re-flash

HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help

nicholaaaas said:
well what you should have done is:
1. don't delete something if you don't know what it is
2. simply go to menu>settings>apps>manage apps>adw launcher and hit clear defaults
now to fix it... boot into recover wipe everything and re-flash
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I understand this. I did read to delete the apk in the system/apps folder on multiple articles. It's a completely legit way to remove apps according to many people.
And of course I tried to clear ADW's defaults, if that worked I wouldn't be trying to delete it. It starts whenever it wants to despite me telling it not to.

LearnIIBurn said:
HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help
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thru titanium back-up... you can delete pretty much everything/anything you want
LearnIIBurn said:
I understand this. I did read to delete the apk in the system/apps folder on multiple articles. It's a completely legit way to remove apps according to many people.
And of course I tried to clear ADW's defaults, if that worked I wouldn't be trying to delete it. It starts whenever it wants to despite me telling it not to.
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are you using homeswitcher? if you have LP set to default and clear ADW defaults you should be good

LearnIIBurn said:
HAHA yes thank you. I forgot about my nandroid. Extended memory loss is one of the greatest side effects.
So do you know the proper way to remove apps using root explorer? Or will CM6 trip out if I touch any of its preloaded apps? Thanks for the help
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Yeah, research this while not drinking.
PS: Labor Day is tomorrow.

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
List of things that are okay/not okay to remove.
I'm not sure how up-to-date it is.

Black status Bar??

Does anybody know how to change the status bar from plain white to black?? And I'm looking to do this without adding a launcher..Any help?

I asked the same question in Enom's themed rom thread. You have to change certain system settings if i'm not mistaken. His manup themed rom that runs off the sd card has a black notification bar. It would be amazing if we can change it via a script or something.

i used 2 change the status bar on my g1 2 black whenever the roms had the normal white one. you have to edit the 'framework' (i think thats what it was called) files in a zipped rom file. that was the way i would change them at least.
i havent tried on my g2 even tho i do have temp root. just really havent bothered really and i think it would return 2 the white one after reboot even if the rooting takes place at reboot. dont take my word for this cuz i havent tried but... i dunno... the white one hasnt bothered me much yet. lol.

There are many threads on this. Two main ways use enomthrs manup rom or use metamorph. Both ways have instructional threads in the G2 forums... just search
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SuperDave81 said:
There are many threads on this. Two main ways use enomthrs manup rom or use metamorph. Both ways have instructional threads in the G2 forums... just search
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i manually updated so i cant use Enomthrs Manup Rom until he fixes it, and i have no idea how to use ADB or anything so i am SOL with that... and i have no clue on how to use metamorph so i am going to read some threads about it, but i did download the app from the market and i am temp rooted using visionary but when i go to open the app sometimes it wont open, like today the 1st 3 times i tried to open it gave me an error and when i went to see the error again it worked fine lol

WarBird87 said:
i manually updated so i cant use Enomthrs Manup Rom until he fixes it, and i have no idea how to use ADB or anything so i am SOL with that... and i have no clue on how to use metamorph so i am going to read some threads about it, but i did download the app from the market and i am temp rooted using visionary but when i go to open the app sometimes it wont open, like today the 1st 3 times i tried to open it gave me an error and when i went to see the error again it worked fine lol
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Lookup busybox installer, it's by the same dev as metamorph. That should fix your problem with starting it up. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the morphs to apply though. At the end of every theme install, it syas "reboot required". I know I obviously can't do that because it would be erased, but I tried a "hot" reboot and it didn't work either. I think it's because everything needs to be de-odexed. If that's the case then no themes.

**facepalm**
Click yes. It does a hot reboot not a full reboot.

SuperDave81 said:
**facepalm**
Click yes. It does a hot reboot not a full reboot.
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Well I clicked yes and nothing happened. Actually, the same popup asking if I want to do the reboot again, each time I click yes it pops up again. I tried my script I use for a hot reboot as well as a market app and neither time did the morph apply. Unless I'm missing something then I don't think it works.

It works.... just not great. Try a complete reboot, run visionary, then metamorph, then hot reboot, then all your scripts, then hot reboot (if your scripts require). That's how my setup works everytime from a full shutdown.

I've been using various nexus one metamorphs lately, cool stuff. FYI, the LG Optimus launcher works flawlessly on this phone, that too was also ported and is in the nexus one theme section
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[App] Fix S-Voice Network Error W/ Download Link (Root Explorer Fix)

USE AT OWN RISK
Download S-Voice - not modded apk
download and install like you would any other app
Fix S-Voice Network Error
After installing the S Voice app, use a root explorer app to edit your build.prop
Change...
ro.product.model= ( your Phone )
To
ro.product.model=GT-I9300
and also change
ro.product.device=GT-I9300
HowTo Manually Edit your build.prop File.
Open Root Explorer
Scroll down to your /system directory and tap on it.
At the top of the screen tap the button that says 'Mount R/W' (it will change to 'Mount R/O')
Long press on your build.prop file and select 'Open In Text Editor'.
Your build.prop file is now fully editable, please pay attention to what you are changing!
Make Changes
Hit back twice, Root Explorer will ask you to save it. Tap 'yes'.
Reboot
Root Explorer (File Manager) - Android Apps on Google Play

It works but what about everything you want it to do locks up? Set alarm..lock up. Maps, lock up. Lol does anything work?
sent from Transformer Prime cranking it out with WSG customs.

Scuddster said:
It works but what about everything you want it to do locks up? Set alarm..lock up. Maps, lock up. Lol does anything work?
sent from Transformer Prime cranking it out with WSG customs.
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From what JC tested on Venum Ice, that's kind of what it only does... Lol
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i used the command navigate to (Location)
and it worked
i believe the alarm part does not work cause it depends on the clock from gs3

you should try the modded apk then cause not having any of those issues with that apk.

but u have to force install that apk file by coping it to system and changing permissions
that is to hard for some people

Es file explorer, super manager are easy to use not hard at all

if you want to post the file link to the other apk and detailed instructions i will add it to op

is the link in the OP the modded apk?

no

changed post to reflect not modded apk

htls said:
changed post to reflect not modded apk
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thats what im saying.. when modded apk is posted id try that. i had it but uninstalled already and didnt back it up. but it is good to have two options.. if its too hard to set permissions they can take your route .. i personally only used it to check weather lol.. and i did ask this:
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Beware anyone changing their build.prop. Some apps wont run like mobile odin and some other apps may not install, just saying. AND WHATS UP Rob. I hope you and your family are well man!!!
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Will this work on gb, blazer 4.1?

your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.

draconx said:
your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.
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You do know every thing we do in here is at your own risk. You could of said hey I am running blah blah blah rom and did the fix but it wont let my phone boot up. So that others reading this would know that there are even more risks... Jus' Sayin'
Hope you get back up and running

wow .. it works ... thanks buddy .. last day i installed SVoice but frustrated bcz it didnt work .. now it works ..

playya said:
You do know every thing we do in here is at your own risk. You could of said hey I am running blah blah blah rom and did the fix but it wont let my phone boot up. So that others reading this would know that there are even more risks... Jus' Sayin'
Hope you get back up and running
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your right, i apologize, I'm on CM9 alpha 4. epic 4g touch. and i did this "fix" and it wouldn't let me boot my phone so i had to re insatll the CM9 rom through odin to get it to boot again.
try it out if you guys want but make sure you have odin and whatever rom your currently on.

draconx said:
your stupid fix ****ed up my phone. i rebooted it and now it only goes past the "boot" screen and goes black and that's it. it wont boot at all... just great! :0/.
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Hahaha couldn't help but laugh. Playya is right OPs are not responsible for what happens to your phone.

Should I revert back to the old build.prop before flashing a different rom?
Edit: So I did some reading and figured it out. Sometimes it's better to look for the answer on ur own. Ignorance is not bliss!

Not able to disable the Google search bar

Hi,
I am on stock ROM with JB 4.1 and wanted to disable the Google search bar present in all the screens. I did a search and found that disabling it from "All Apps" removes it from the homescreen and so I tried that. What it does is removes the Google search bar, but the space occupied by it is still present with a rectangular patch and I cant place any widgets in that space. Can someone please tell me how to permanently remove the search bar.
P.S - My phone is not rooted!!!! Its new and I want to enjoy stock till I can...

Just root the phone and don't install a custom rom, thus you will still be stock except for the SU app. Then you can remove the search bar all together and gain that space back. This way you can enjoy the STOCK rom too. Although if you remove the search you technically aren't stock anymore.
G-Nexus Sent

Install nova or apex launcher, you can enable/disable the search bar or just have it only on one screen and not all.

peachpuff said:
Install nova or apex launcher, you can enable/disable the search bar or just have it only on one screen and not all.
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I know I can do that..but isnt there a way to do it in Stock launcher itself...??its so smooth...i like it very much..!!!
ifly4vamerica said:
Just root the phone and don't install a custom rom, thus you will still be stock except for the SU app. Then you can remove the search bar all together and gain that space back. This way you can enjoy the STOCK rom too. Although if you remove the search you technically aren't stock anymore.
G-Nexus Sent
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Hmmm..yes..thanks for that..But once rooted, i wont be able to resist the temptation to install a Custom ROM..thats why am avoiding it till now..

siddharthmani said:
I know I can do that..but isnt there a way to do it in Stock launcher itself...??its so smooth...i like it very much..!!!
Hmmm..yes..thanks for that..But once rooted, i wont be able to resist the temptation to install a Custom ROM..thats why am avoiding it till now..
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Resistance is futile. Time for some BAMF! :victory:

ifly4vamerica said:
Just root the phone and don't install a custom rom, thus you will still be stock except for the SU app. Then you can remove the search bar all together and gain that space back. This way you can enjoy the STOCK rom too. Although if you remove the search you technically aren't stock anymore.
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How do you do this?

[Q] Keep browser address bar always visible

Hi,
Is there an option for the stock ICS browser to keep the address (URL) bar always visible, instead of auto-hiding after ~2 seconds?
I would use Chrome, but it keeps freezing and rebooting my phone randomly.
Thanks,

marcio.f said:
Hi,
Is there an option for the stock ICS browser to keep the address (URL) bar always visible, instead of auto-hiding after ~2 seconds?
I would use Chrome, but it keeps freezing and rebooting my phone randomly.
Thanks,
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I have tried to edit Browser.apk to make it according to your needs.
Download the apk, and place it in your internal storage. The get a file manager and go to /system/app and delete Browser.apk and Browser.odex (if present) and copy my Brower.apk to /system/app and set permissions like this:-
XX-
X--
X--
Reboot and tell me if it is working.
Edit:- I forgot to tell you that you will need root access too. If you have not rooted your phone yet, you can check this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154348

Thank you so much for your effort, but I don't want to void the warranty on my phone just yet.

marcio.f said:
Thank you so much for your effort, but I don't want to void the warranty on my phone just yet.
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Rooting does not.void your warranty. Unlocking the bootloader may void it
Check my signature for the rooting guide if you are still interested.
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Odp: [Q] Keep browser address bar always visible
Bull****. Rooting void your warranty, too, but it's really easy to remove it without flashing so you can back to unrooted device easily
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ThaweK said:
Bull****. Rooting void your warranty, too, but it's really easy to remove it without flashing so you can back to unrooted device easily
Tap Tap Tapatalk - Sony Xperia S
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Do not act like a stupid and do not use offensive words here.
Rooting doesn't void warranty. Go to SONY official forum and see what they say about it.
So do not post misleading information. If you do not have proper idea about something, then do not talk about it.

auni said:
Do not act like a stupid and do not use offensive words here.
Rooting doesn't void warranty. Go to SONY official forum and see what they say about it.
So do not post misleading information. If you do not have proper idea about something, then do not talk about it.
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Exactly.
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