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Deleting gallery

Currently running urban regeneration and quick pic. Us it possible to eery remove gallery completely? If so, is that accomplished by using a file explorer?
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adoniscomplex87 said:
Currently running urban regeneration and quick pic. Us it possible to eery remove gallery completely? If so, is that accomplished by using a file explorer?
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Yes like Root Explorer, ES File Explorer or SDX App Removal tool
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I removed mine completely, and have for the past few roms I flashed. I prefer to use AntTek App Manager Root for my freezing and removing needs...
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I guess this question is sort of related to this so I'll ask it here. In Gallery is there any way that anyone knows of to NOT display every single folder that has an image in it? It's a little annoying going to the gallery and having folders for music album folders, certain apps, themes etc. I just want to see what in my DCIM folder and sub folders

MikeyLee said:
I guess this question is sort of related to this so I'll ask it here. In Gallery is there any way that anyone knows of to NOT display every single folder that has an image in it? It's a little annoying going to the gallery and having folders for music album folders, certain apps, themes etc. I just want to see what in my DCIM folder and sub folders
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Such an option exists within quick pic, I never figured out how to do it in gallery, if it's possible
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MikeyLee said:
I guess this question is sort of related to this so I'll ask it here. In Gallery is there any way that anyone knows of to NOT display every single folder that has an image in it? It's a little annoying going to the gallery and having folders for music album folders, certain apps, themes etc. I just want to see what in my DCIM folder and sub folders
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In the folder you wish to hide, create a .nomedia file in it. That will hide the folder from appearing in gallery.

So I have root explorer, but where do I go to to delete Gallery?

/system/app/Gallery3D.apk

chris41g said:
/system/app/Gallery3D.apk
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I do that and it tells me,
"Gallery3D.apk cannot be deleted because the files system is read only."
I am running Random Rom Osprey, with EG22.

Neckberg said:
I do that and it tells me,
"Gallery3D.apk cannot be deleted because the files system is read only."
I am running Random Rom Osprey, with EG22.
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Have to mount root explorer r/w
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ZiggSVO said:
Have to mount root explorer r/w
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Awesome! Thanks so much for the help! I feel so empowered that I can now delete anything off my phone.

Lock Gallery

What do you guys use for locking several files or folders,
for example I dont want porn to show up in my gallery with the other videos,
anything free??
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Try Kii safe free. Otherwise, create a file named ".nomedia" in the folders you want to be ignored by the media scanner.
And alternatively, you can just not have porn on your smartphone...i mean, come on dude : do you realize that google knows all about it now?
You'll be getting personalized ads soon, lol

create a file with its name is .nomedia
and put it in folder you want media scanner to exclude..

Thanks guys.
but really porn look awsome on SGS
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Sorry to bump this again, I created a text file named .nomedia, inside the folder but still gallery picks up
Im on Ginger JVR
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You could also create a folder like this:
.pron
Then move your files into the folder.

Picture Hide Apps

Quick Question...why do picture hide, picture vault, apps...need all those permissions?? I dont understand why they need internet access to hide pictures..anyone has an explanation? Thanks!!

If you need to hide your pr0n, you don't need those apps. Using a file manager such as ES File Explorer, create a new folder with a "." in front of it (Ex. ".Pictures"). The phone doesn't search for media in folders with a "." in front of their name. I think for ES File Explorer, you'll have to go into the settings so you can view all the folders with a "."
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IronReaver17 said:
If you need to hide your pr0n, you don't need those apps. Using a file manager such as ES File Explorer, create a new folder with a "." in front of it (Ex. ".Pictures"). The phone doesn't search for media in folders with a "." in front of their name. I think for ES File Explorer, you'll have to go into the settings so you can view all the folders with a "."
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Ouuu nicee...im finna play with it...thanks!!

O wait...i created the folder ".xpics"..but uhhh...as a noob in this situation..i can not find the folder...??????

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Disregard!!!! Thanks....i was too excited to read the last sentence in your ever so helpful post lol

Glad you got it working
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I use Hide It Pro. It's free too.
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Vault is a great free app to hide things
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I believe that creating a .nomedia file in what ever folder you don't want to be scanned will do the trick also
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You hide & secure folders with QuickPic.

It works. Like a charm. The stock my files.apk Will work also. You have to go into settings and click hidden files. And there you be. And the best part is. Most people are not tech savy so they don't know about it. I named mine. Binary. Lol
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[Q] Is it possible to change scanned folders for the Gallery app?

I'm not finding any way to make adjustments and looks like the app picks up anything with an image. For example, I see some albums showing up in the folders because of cover art

Add a file named .nomedia to that folder and refresh the Gallery. It should disappear.
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I have to do that with every folder then?

andy_d0 said:
I have to do that with every folder then?
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Yes, every folder that its scanning that you don't want it to.

Where did my apk goes?

Hi,
i ve bought and installed an app (motiongraph from sony inc) and i can t find the apk in /data/app .
where can it be?
thxx for helping

I dont have my hox any more, but, move the app to phone (settings->installed apps) and it should appear in /data/app
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androidino95 said:
I dont have my hox any more, but, move the app to phone (settings->installed apps) and it should appear in /data/app
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thxx for the tip, but i can t shift it, buttun is unactive :/
this is weird, it must surely be somewhere

You can back up it
You can use Android assistant to back up it and have it on your memory card as it appears doesn't support moving to sd

this is what i would liek to understand:
when you buy an app, before it get installed, it has to be downloaded,and then stored. I though it was done in /data/app but it seems that not all app are stored there by default obviously.
where else can it be?

uninstallable system apps located at system/app

tomascus said:
uninstallable system apps located at system/app
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and where are the others?